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MS, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2022 11:49:11 AM EDT
Did everyone quit making the A2 uppers? Seems like no one has stock.
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Posted: 6/19/2023 7:24:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Nice, I have been thinking about doing a FCD extended A2 keymo on instead of the nox but idk.... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg Nice, I have been thinking about doing a FCD extended A2 keymo on instead of the nox but idk.... It would look slightly more correct, but I don’t think it would be worth it if yours is already pinned. |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 8:42:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: I need that in my life. Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg I'm not a fan of the furniture but that's personal preference, everything else looks great. 
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Posted: 6/19/2023 9:33:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: I'm not a fan of the furniture but that's personal preference, everything else looks great. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: I need that in my life. Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg I'm not a fan of the furniture but that's personal preference, everything else looks great. The nice thing about it is that you can swap the lower and the handguard out in 30 seconds and have retro styling. I go back and forth on stuff a lot so that’s likely to happen. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2023 1:29:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: The nice thing about it is that you can swap the lower and the handguard out in 30 seconds and have retro styling. I go back and forth on stuff a lot so that’s likely to happen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By HipSh0T: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: I need that in my life. Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg I'm not a fan of the furniture but that's personal preference, everything else looks great. The nice thing about it is that you can swap the lower and the handguard out in 30 seconds and have retro styling. I go back and forth on stuff a lot so that’s likely to happen. I agree! I have a little "Commando" clone that I swap out the furniture almost every time I actually go use it. It gets the old carbine handguards and the small CAR stock when it sits in the safe and when I get it out to fondle it...but I hate shooting it with that little CAR stock on it and I hate the stock handguards...but it sure looks good for pictures with that old retro stuff on it! I also don't particularly like the A2 grip, but that stays on most of the time. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2023 8:10:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: It would look slightly more correct, but I don’t think it would be worth it if yours is already pinned. Correctness hasn't been the goal for me, but the 3 prong just looks off for my taste but it works so idk. Fortunately I have been messing with it on my SBR lower just with different furniture so I could see what I liked the best. If I didn't want to suppress it I would just SBR another lower and run a A2. maybe I will have to build another 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2023 10:07:42 PM EDT
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Finally finished my build after few weeks of putting off!
Fit and finish is great. PSA M16A2 lower and TT A2 upper have a slight slop but nothing too bad. All in all can’t wait to shoot and sight it in. Hopefully I’ll figure out how to post pictures soon. |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 7:42:20 AM EDT
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Finally found a A2 upper, once that, and the BCG and Gas tube show up and its time to slap it together....
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2023 7:07:17 PM EDT
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Im really digging this RRA HBAR 16" mid gas Le trade in upper I picked up from Buckinghorse. Probably going to put a PRO on it next but for now I love the weight of this thing. Makes me want to shoot unsuppressed again.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 6/28/2023 7:33:37 AM EDT
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Can anyone comment about the color of the anodizing of the Thunder Tactical A2 stripped uppers? Will it match closely to the anodizing on PSA standard lowers?
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/28/2023 9:14:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadetoblack73: Can anyone comment about the color of the anodizing of the Thunder Tactical A2 stripped uppers? Will it match closely to the anodizing on PSA standard lowers? My PSA lower is a bit more shiny than my other lowers for some reason, but it matches the other lower its on pretty well and is the same shade as my m&p lower too.  The lower its on most of the time 
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Posted: 6/28/2023 10:40:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadetoblack73: Can anyone comment about the color of the anodizing of the Thunder Tactical A2 stripped uppers? Will it match closely to the anodizing on PSA standard lowers?  Attached FileProbably a bad picture but this is a Thunder Tactical A2 upper on a PSA M16A2 lower. |
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Posted: 6/28/2023 10:53:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FailureToFun: Im really digging this RRA HBAR 16" mid gas Le trade in upper I picked up from Buckinghorse. Probably going to put a PRO on it next but for now I love the weight of this thing. Makes me want to shoot unsuppressed again. https://i.imgur.com/Nss3VXe.jpg NICE! Let me guess, you got the last one? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/28/2023 3:57:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: NICE! Let me guess, you got the last one? |
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Posted: 6/28/2023 9:42:26 PM EDT
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 Look what came in the mail today.. I slapped it together just to check it out, waiting on my gas tube,BCG and a GI charging handle It's funny, I forgot how light an standard A2 Carbine is. I have to have my Rubber coated K2+ and I could never stand the N stock, no grip to it. So I got the LWRC stock which has a small foot print and a rubber butt pad. If my shit comes in, I may be able to go to the range this weekend and shoot it. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/29/2023 3:21:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2023 7:58:30 PM EDT
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My BCG and charging handle show up today.... but no Gas tube... turns out it ships from a different supplier...Grrrr.
But tracking says Fed Ex delivery tomorrow. So I may get to shoot it this weekend yet. |
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Posted: 7/1/2023 3:35:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harv24]
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Slapped it together last night and hit the range this morning to check for function and zero.
Before I put it together, I checked the size of the gas port on the barrel. it was .062" I like to shoot the cheap stuff, so I reamed it out to a .067" and assembled it. I tested with Wolf .55 gr. 1 rd in the magazine. rds later, all locked the bolt back. did my 25 yd zero. about 10 clicks left windage and down about 4 clicks and on the money. All the brass piled up in a nice little pile at around 4 O'clock Ran some PMC as well. no issues. did a 5 rd head shot at 25yds  Overall, it's a sweet little rig.  Will most likely get a rail for the carry handle and mount a red dot on there. Maybe a light, we'll see. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/6/2023 5:18:30 PM EDT
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Nice! I hopefully get my M16A2 out to the range to sight in sometime the next few weeks.
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Posted: 7/10/2023 7:56:47 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 7/11/2023 1:33:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1321 In stock. Ordered! Thanks for the heads up. I have been looking for an A2 upper forever. |
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Posted: 7/11/2023 9:28:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1321 In stock. I messaged RRA too, but I assume no M4 cuts? |
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Posted: 7/11/2023 9:34:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: I messaged RRA too, but I assume no M4 cuts? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1321 In stock. I messaged RRA too, but I assume no M4 cuts? M4 ramps last I handled one. |
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Posted: 7/11/2023 11:11:41 AM EDT
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Do the Thunder Tactical uppers have forging marks on them? Looking at the pics it appears there are none.
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Posted: 7/11/2023 11:23:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tspike: Do the Thunder Tactical uppers have forging marks on them? Looking at the pics it appears there are none. 2 of them on first page in that thread show BAFE forge markings. ETA LINK Seems to be hit and miss. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2023 12:03:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tspike: Do the Thunder Tactical uppers have forging marks on them? Looking at the pics it appears there are none. The one I got does not |
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Posted: 7/11/2023 12:29:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: 2 of them on first page in that thread show BAFE forge markings. ETA LINK Seems to be hit and miss. Originally Posted By Vroomvette: The one I got does not Okay thanks! |
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Posted: 7/11/2023 5:13:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1321 In stock. I didn't really need one but I couldn't pass this up. (I just dropped off a stripped upper (Black H&R) with all the parts for assembly with my local gunsmith this morning)  Thanks Sarge |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2023 6:32:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vroomvette: The one I got does not Mine doesn't have a forge marking either. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2023 6:42:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tspike: Do the Thunder Tactical uppers have forging marks on them? Looking at the pics it appears there are none. Mines marked BAFE too |
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Posted: 7/12/2023 6:55:06 PM EDT
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Are the Thunder Tactical uppers GTG?
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2023 6:59:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: Are the Thunder Tactical uppers GTG? Meh, if you are gonna paint or coat it I'd say yes. |
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Posted: 7/12/2023 9:49:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
[#32]
https://www.jsesurplus.com/A2UpperReceiverw/M4FeedRamps-Stripped.aspx
Now up to 117 units. Must have opened up the back room.
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Posted: 7/13/2023 4:05:38 PM EDT
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Just ordered one, 100 left
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Posted: 7/13/2023 9:47:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tspike: Just ordered one, 100 left 60 now. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2023 10:24:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: drerickson77]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.jsesurplus.com/A2UpperReceiverw/M4FeedRamps-Stripped.aspx Now up to 117 units. Must have opened up the back room.  Sold out. Wow. The thirst for retro is real. |
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Posted: 7/14/2023 10:35:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drerickson77: https://media.tenor.com/gfSWsxaDN78AAAAC/south-park-its-gone.gif Sold out. Wow. The thirst for retro is real. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drerickson77: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.jsesurplus.com/A2UpperReceiverw/M4FeedRamps-Stripped.aspx Now up to 117 units. Must have opened up the back room. https://media.tenor.com/gfSWsxaDN78AAAAC/south-park-its-gone.gif Sold out. Wow. The thirst for retro is real. I'm honestly surprised that it surpassed the 24 hours. |
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Posted: 7/16/2023 4:55:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drerickson77: https://media.tenor.com/gfSWsxaDN78AAAAC/south-park-its-gone.gif Sold out. Wow. The thirst for retro is real. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drerickson77: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.jsesurplus.com/A2UpperReceiverw/M4FeedRamps-Stripped.aspx Now up to 117 units. Must have opened up the back room. https://media.tenor.com/gfSWsxaDN78AAAAC/south-park-its-gone.gif Sold out. Wow. The thirst for retro is real. Oh wow. Glad I got one, it just shipped out. Should see it Tuesday |
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USA
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Posted: 7/17/2023 10:14:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sarge8497: I didn't really need one but I couldn't pass this up. (I just dropped off a stripped upper (Black H&R) with all the parts for assembly with my local gunsmith this morning) Thanks Sarge Anyone get a shipping notice on these yet? Email I got after I purchased it didn't sound to reassuring that they actually had them in stock? |
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Posted: 7/17/2023 1:22:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dennis1979gm: Anyone get a shipping notice on these yet? Email I got after I purchased it didn't sound to reassuring that they actually had them in stock? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dennis1979gm: Originally Posted By Sarge8497: I didn't really need one but I couldn't pass this up. (I just dropped off a stripped upper (Black H&R) with all the parts for assembly with my local gunsmith this morning) Thanks Sarge Anyone get a shipping notice on these yet? Email I got after I purchased it didn't sound to reassuring that they actually had them in stock? I just called them to check on the upper and was told that they are waiting on them being returned from being ano'd. Said he thinks a week or two. Sarge |
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USA
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Posted: 7/17/2023 1:55:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sarge8497: I just called them to check on the upper and was told that they are waiting on them being returned from being ano'd. Said he thinks a week or two. Sarge Awesome! Thank you |
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Posted: 7/17/2023 4:18:39 PM EDT
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Got mine today. As advertised M4 feedramps, very good quality. Finish is dark but I have a lower that will match.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2023 11:05:51 AM EDT
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I received mine yesterday. Everything appears to be perfect. It's nice to have M4 ramps. I am really happy to have another A2 to build. Hopefully JSE will do another run soon.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2023 12:43:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By railweed: I received mine yesterday. Everything appears to be perfect. It's nice to have M4 ramps. I am really happy to have another A2 to build. Hopefully JSE will do another run soon. Just be aware, the Brownells A2 barrels don't have a ramped barrel extension. I'm pretty sure the Window barrels do. The DSA one definitely does. (and, an "F" front sight base) |
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Posted: 7/21/2023 12:53:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
[#44]
Disregard, misfire. |
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Posted: 7/21/2023 1:34:14 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Another source for upper receivers: https://www.dwilsonmfg.com/AR-15-C7-Stripped-Upper-Receiver-Black_p_126.html Nice. Your move now, H&R |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2023 1:47:30 PM EDT
[#46]
@fadetoblack73
Originally Posted By fadetoblack73: Can anyone comment about the color of the anodizing of the Thunder Tactical A2 stripped uppers? Will it match closely to the anodizing on PSA standard lowers? TT A2 upper with PSA A2 lower  
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Posted: 7/21/2023 4:27:44 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Another source for upper receivers: https://www.dwilsonmfg.com/AR-15-C7-Stripped-Upper-Receiver-Black_p_126.html that’s not an A2 upper |
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Posted: 7/21/2023 5:35:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: that’s not an A2 upper Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Another source for upper receivers: https://www.dwilsonmfg.com/AR-15-C7-Stripped-Upper-Receiver-Black_p_126.html that’s not an A2 upper You are correct. I looked right past things. |
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Posted: 7/21/2023 6:07:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
[#49]
Glitch post.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2023 8:04:57 PM EDT
[#50]
Dumb question, but looking at drawings the difference between f marked and non f marked is not much.
I have an f marked carbine barrel I want to pare with an a2 upper. This as simple as adjusting the front sight post, or am I better off replacing? |
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