New ArmaLite AR-24 pistols in their production configuration.
There are two shots of the basic gun in its production state, and the 1st photo of a prototype for the "Special" model intended as a competition gun. On that picture you can see the checkered back strap and adjustable rear sight. The AR-24 pictures show several of the upgrades over the base Tanfoglio. The front sight is dovetailed from the side. This means replacement sights will be available for various purposes. The extractor is heavier than the traditional one. Front cocking serrations are absent, while rear serrations are on a widened slide section for easier grasping. Mark Westrom wanted the slide to look much like a Sig P210 and to preserve a clean appearance without excessive cuts to the metal. Of course these guns are forged as was originally stated by ArmaLite. You can also see the magazine base plate is metal rather than the plastic used by Tanfoglio. In the shot of the Special model the firing pin retaining plate is visible if you look close. Grips are the current version, but ultimately Mark intends to replace those with a quality rubber model more like what CZ offers. Wood will be available as an option. The guns will likely still fit CZ-75 leather as the lines are pretty close.
There are two shots of the basic gun in its production state, and the 1st photo of a prototype for the "Special" model intended as a competition gun. On that picture you can see the checkered back strap and adjustable rear sight. The AR-24 pictures show several of the upgrades over the base Tanfoglio. The front sight is dovetailed from the side. This means replacement sights will be available for various purposes. The extractor is heavier than the traditional one. Front cocking serrations are absent, while rear serrations are on a widened slide section for easier grasping. Mark Westrom wanted the slide to look much like a Sig P210 and to preserve a clean appearance without excessive cuts to the metal. Of course these guns are forged as was originally stated by ArmaLite. You can also see the magazine base plate is metal rather than the plastic used by Tanfoglio. In the shot of the Special model the firing pin retaining plate is visible if you look close. Grips are the current version, but ultimately Mark intends to replace those with a quality rubber model more like what CZ offers. Wood will be available as an option. The guns will likely still fit CZ-75 leather as the lines are pretty close.
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