Keyholes? Yes, please. AI’s AX Chassis.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Here’s a peek at the AI AX chassis that brought keyholes to long gun systems last year.

The lightweight fore end allows mounting accessories on 8 surfaces without dealing with PIA back plates that should be frustratingly familiar to any one that’s got a modular handguard system.

I asked one of AI’s reps if they have any inclination to get into AR parts. The answer was non-committal. I suspect AI are pretty happy with their place in the upper echelon of the precision market.