One Piece “vs” Two Piece (Removable Forend) Chassis

[stanley_white]

What are your opinions regarding one piece chassis like the MDT ACC or XLR Element vs a two piece (removable forend) chassis like the MDT ESS or those made by Accurate Mag?

I put “vs” in quotations marks as I don’t know if there is a versus here, but wanted to ask.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

-Stan

 

[spife7980]

You mean a chassis with a removable foreend?

 

[stanley_white]

You mean a chassis with a removable foreend?

Yes.

I am sorry for my imprecision.

Thread title updated.

-Stan

 

[moaorbust]

I have a Cadex which has a removable front and and several MPA which do not. Honestly the removable front has a little flex which I don’t like. Whether it really matters beyond OCD is debatable.

 

[spife7980]

Yes.

I am sorry for my imprecision.

Thread title updated.

-Stan

Ive got an acc and an element and I cant tell any difference in flex between those and my xrs with its removable enclosed fore end.
Im sure there are some crappy chassis that you can but in those I have messed with I havent been able to.

 

[Cascade Hemi]

Assuming proper engineering of the attachment point, the issue is primarily weight.

 

[stanley_white]

Assuming proper engineering of the attachment point, the issue is primarily weight.

Please elaborate.

What weight?

Thank you.

-Stan

 

[Cascade Hemi]

Please elaborate.

What weight?

Thank you.

-Stan

The attachment apparatus adds complexity and weight. All things being equal, the two piece design will weigh more. If they are the same weight something else was sacrificed.