Black Collar Arms Leaks Lighter Pork Sword Chassis — SHOT Show 2024

in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2024
A red rifle with suppressor sits in front of a mirror.
This is the author’s personal 375 Raptor SBR build on the Pork Sword chassis; consisting of a SIG Cross stock, Priapus Grip, Desperado guitar sling connectors, Preferred CF barrel, AB Suppressor Raptor 8, and Leupold MK 5 optic, to name most of the parts.

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Black Collar Arms is gearing up to introduce a new product to the firearms community – a sleek, skeletonized chassis that, interestingly, hasn’t been christened with a name just yet. This lightweight chassis is set to make its debut as a full rifle build, boasting a carbon fiber barrel, a titanium action, and an impressively light total weight of around 4 lbs 12 oz.

Now, here’s the scoop: if the demand for this featherweight wonder surpasses the popularity of the existing Pork Sword offering, it seems we might witness the emergence of this lighter chassis as the new standard from Black Collar Arms.

A rifle stock lays on a black table.
The skeletonized, unnamed chassis is impressively lightweight and minimalistic while fully functional.

So, how is this marvel crafted? It’s a straightforward process. Initially, a standard chassis is churned out through CNC manufacturing. Then, the finished product takes a trip to another machine for some strategic material removal. This new skeletonized chassis maintains the same strength as its predecessor, but it sheds weight by intelligently trimming away material from non-structural areas.

To achieve this, pockets are carved into the handguard and chassis block, and M-LOK slots are widened where they’re rarely put to use. The result? A skeletonized chassis that retains the original’s structural rigidity and strength but is significantly lighter.

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Let’s talk numbers. When I say much lighter, I mean it. The chassis block sheds 25% of its weight, going from 12.4 oz to a petite 9.4 oz. The 6-slot handguard follows suit, dropping 23% from 7.4 oz to a mere 5.7 oz.

Utilizing 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, the original Pork Sword chassis is already minimalist and lightweight. Still, this new skeletonized chassis takes it up a notch, improving the existing product by a solid 24% of average weight loss.

A handguard lays on a scale that reads 7.4 ounces.
The original 6-Slot M-LOK handguard weighs 7.4 oz.
A lightened handguard lays on a scale that reads 5.4 oz.
The new, skeletonized 6-Slot M-LOK handguard weighs 5.7 oz.

Expect these lighter components to hit the market as part of a full rifle build as early as next month, February 2024. Soon after, we can expect to see the individual components become available for purchase.

While the pricing details are still under wraps, considering the extra effort in crafting this lighter masterpiece, it’s safe to assume a slightly higher price tag than the current Pork Sword offering (currently $299.99 for the chassis and $189.99 for the 6-slot M-LOK handguard).

The full rifle build, however, is anticipated to land at around $5,000.00 – a figure that might raise a few eyebrows but aligns well with the promise of a premium, ultralight setup, comparable to the cost of a similar custom build. Love it or not, the price seems fair for those seeking top-tier performance in an ultralight package.

The Pork Sword Chassis lays on the scale that reads 12.3 oz.
The original Pork Sword Chassis weighs an advertised 12.4 oz, where it shows 12.3 oz on this scale.
The skeletonized Pork Sword Chassis lays on a scale, reading 9.4 oz.
The new, skeletonized Pork Sword Chassis weighs merely 9.4 oz.

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About the author: Riley Baxter is an avid and experienced hunter, shooter, outdoorsman, and he’s worked in the backcountry guiding for an outfitter. He also get’s a lot of enjoyment out of building or customizing his firearms and equipment. Check out Riley’s Instagram @Shooter300

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