Put this one together today. Brownell's 11.5", 1/12" CL'd barrel that I pinned and welded a TNTE 5.5" moderator/FH onto. The upper is a Luth C7, sourced from Brownell's as well. The Lower receiver is an H&R Commando, H&R buttstock, etc. Nice and light. I'll try to get out and run some rounds through it tomorrow! Attached File
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Originally Posted By mtomso7464: I have a couple of SBR'ed lowers, from the free SBR stamp deal but are a2's. I might just do this and call it good.
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Yeah, I have a few stamps, including an SBR. But I didn't feel like jumping through the hoops on this build. Maybe the next one I'll SBR and leave as an 11.5".
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading." -Thomas Jefferson
RIP TSgt Jason Norton and SSgt Brian McElroy. KIA 22 Jan 06, near Taji, Iraq.
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How does the balance feel on it? I have the same barrel and faux moderator for my GAU clone out for pin and cerakote and wondered if it would be really front heavy? I figured the aluminum stock would even it out some.
Feels good to me, but that is probably because it is a lot lighter than all of my other ARs. Maybe a tad muzzle heavy, but once a loaded mag is in it, that will change the feel a lot more than the moderator.
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RIP TSgt Jason Norton and SSgt Brian McElroy. KIA 22 Jan 06, near Taji, Iraq.
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While I have a lot of respect for the guys who build totally clone-correct rifles, I like those Retro-look/inspired rifles too.
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Originally Posted By hotdog250j: I've never noticed what appears to be a set screw on your receiver extension nut in the 2nd picture, is it?
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Nope. Standard old-style lock ring/castle nut.
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RIP TSgt Jason Norton and SSgt Brian McElroy. KIA 22 Jan 06, near Taji, Iraq.
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