CAA agada rifle: a more natural stance? $899

I'm always interested in innovative transgressions from the institutionalized norms, whether it's in engineering, science, music, the arts or simply a new way of thinking: the Agada rifle is potentially one of these branches off the mainstream trunk of established mores and could just alter the way we hold our longarms. Or it could go the way of other good ideas of the past, vanishing into the oblivion created by the public's resistance to, and disinterest in change. Either way CAA needs to make the concept inherently usable and appealing to the eye. The above pictured rifle immediately strikes me as large and uncomfortable with all it's sharp, angular edges so I'm assuming as the weapon evolves it'll look more attractive (and less hazardous) to grab up quickly and use effectively - as is obviously intended - by putting the shooter into a natural fighting (boxing) stance. Any unorthodox architecture needs to win hearts by promising increased comfort. Honestly I think they're onto something, and I think it'll go through a few incarnations until they get it perfect, but thankfully CAA have the R&D money to take this solidly to market. Price point will need to be attractive to entice early adopters. This from their WEBSITE:

Introducing the AGADA, the first truly revolutionary, innovative and ultimately ergonomic rifle, designed by LTC (Ret.) Mikey Hartman, CEO of CAA USA.AGADA (pronounced Ah-Ga-Dah) means “Legend” in Hebrew, and its unique design is a first to radically alter the traditional standards of how a rifle is constructed and instead, facilitates a natural and ergonomic hold that will increase accuracy and consistency for any shooter at any level.

DESIGNED & MADE IN AMERICA
Designed and manufactured in Pompano Beach, Florida by CAA USA, the AGADA is born from Hartman’s 22-years of experience serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) and training over a half a million soldiers. The AGADA is the first weapon system built around the ergonomics of the human body, while in the past, the shooter’s body needed to contort in order to grip the “broomstick” (straight line from stock to muzzle) design of the rifle, i.e., there is no need to “break” your wrist in order to grip the rifle.

VARIANTS
Using existing GLOCK 9mm magazines, as well as CAA USA proprietary magazines, the AGADA will come in three basic configurations:
· 16-inch rifle
· 10-inch NFA SBR
· 10-inch Carbine with faux suppressor pinned and welded to an OAL of 16-inches
The AGADA utilizes a gas blow-back operation and will be available for right or left-hand users.
What makes the AGADA truly different you ask?

STOCK
The AGADA stock rests both on and against the shooter’s shoulder. Provides optimal balance, head and body position when firing.
· The AGADA stock will fold to the opposite side and still be capable of firing when folded.
· No more head tilt! Increased surface area on cheekpiece provides more optimal head positioning.
· Cheekpiece is adjustable up-down, forward-back. CAA675

LOWER RECEIVER/PISTOL GRIP
The AGADA magwell is uniquely designed with an oversized opening, allowing for easier and faster mag insertion without taking your eyes off the target while reloading.
· Pistol grip is integrated and curls forward and off to the side of the lower, putting the shooter in a more “boxer” like position, as well as a more natural continuation of the arm.
· There will be two safeties in the AGADA:
· In the top of the thumb groove located in the pistol grip.
· Ambidextrous safety lever in the lower.
· A “last round bolt hold open” with release lever, rarely seen on blowback action firearms, will be incorporated into the AGADA.

TRIGGER
·AGADA‘s fire control group has been altered from a traditional rearward pull to a downward pull, exploiting the natural flow of the arm in the “boxing” position.
·Extremely light 2.5 lbs. trigger pull with glass-like breaking point.

FORWARD GRIP
· Off set and angled forward, the ergonomic forward grip quickly adjusts to any shooter and without detaching from the rail, can be moved forward and back.
· The forward grip module also features an integrated flashlight mount for even more versatility.