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Posted: 1/22/2024 3:02:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Have only used the TA01NSN and TA-31F. Used the TA01NSN from 95-08', triduum goes dead in reticle after 10 yrs. I purchased a TA-31F and with the fiber optic, its always bright. Do you prefer the chevron over the crosshair of the ta01? The ta31-ch has the crosshairs just like the ta01 nsn but with fiber optic illumination as well as the tritium. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 3:11:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: Do you prefer the chevron over the crosshair of the ta01? The ta31-ch has the crosshairs just like the ta01 nsn but with fiber optic illumination as well as the tritium. I was very comfortable with the TA01NSN reticle. Never seen a TA31-CH at the time so maybe. I'm now comfortable with the TA-31A but the target is obscured a bit at 200m |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 3:16:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: I was very comfortable with the TA01NSN reticle. Never seen a TA31-CH at the time so maybe. I'm now comfortable with the TA-31A but the target is obscured a bit at 200m Thanks. Think I'll pick up the ta-31ch. I was very fond of the crosshair. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 6:50:28 PM EDT
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Does anyone know when SOCOM profile barrels started showing up for SF and the 75th? And how rapidly the barrels were shifted to that standard?
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Posted: 1/23/2024 1:48:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midazoslam: Does anyone know when SOCOM profile barrels started showing up for SF and the 75th? And how rapidly the barrels were shifted to that standard? Over 20 years ago around 01-02'. We were getting cook offs after mad minute in an ambush with Govt profile barrels in the mid 90s. The SOCOM barrel was designed as a heat sink. SOCOM ran test back in the late 90s on this. Steve Holland would share the data with me at the time as we were both working up at 5th Gp Staff then. |
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Posted: 1/23/2024 6:14:20 AM EDT
[#6]
Would it be fair to assume that by OIF II-III most if not all of the M4A1s had been converted? Working on an oddball Ranger Regiment clone after happening into an ITL MARS, looks like it was from 2004-5. Figured it would use a SOCOM barrel but wanted to check before embarking on that search.
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Posted: 1/23/2024 10:05:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midazoslam: Would it be fair to assume that by OIF II-III most if not all of the M4A1s had been converted? Working on an oddball Ranger Regiment clone after happening into an ITL MARS, looks like it was from 2004-5. Figured it would use a SOCOM barrel but wanted to check before embarking on that search. No as some guns could be off somewhere or during rebarrel of shot out gun, Govt profile used instead as that is what was available (Block 1/1.5) When Block IIs first came out the DD RIS II M4A1 used cut down Govt profile barrels from Crane. DD RIS II M4A1 w/ FSB reused the SOCOM/Govt barrel on the gun. Both are correct for Groups. I rebarrel with what I have on stock down range. If I have both, give the shooter a choice. Every part is a durable expendable except for the lower receiver. Guns get totally rebuilt at times or parts replaced as needed. IE wear items. CD |
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Posted: 1/23/2024 12:14:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
[#8]
Im going to throw up my aimpoint pro with both the new qrp1 and qrp2 mount up. I also got the replacement battery caps and the adjustment caps to make it look like the old m68 cco we had. It has just been mounted on my rifle, but never fired and only a couple weeks old if that. Purchased from eurooptics. My acog should be here tomorrow hopefully.
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Posted: 1/23/2024 5:33:54 PM EDT
[#9]
Great info thanks CD
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Posted: 1/24/2024 6:02:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
[#10]
Swapped out for an acog today..
 Attached FileThis leaves me with a brand new aimpoint pro with a new qrp 1 and qrp 2 mount and covers I swapped out.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/24/2024 7:20:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: Swapped out for an acog today.. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028782_jpg-3106184.JPG This leaves me with a brand new aimpoint pro with a new qrp 1 and qrp 2 mount and covers I swapped out. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028788_jpg-3106186.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028789_jpg-3106187.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028790_jpg-3106188.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028791_jpg-3106189.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028792_jpg-3106190.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000028793_jpg-3106191.JPG In my shop that requires the start of another build. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 3:39:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Protraband]
[#12]
What's up guys. Doing a little bit of posting here and wanted to share my SOPMOD inspired Colt build. I did a review of it here you can check out if you want to.
 SOPMOD Builds Are Still The Greatest Ever  I can post a build list if anyone's interested. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 1/25/2024 3:40:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Protraband]
[#13]
 I have no idea how images work on this site. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 1/26/2024 3:59:20 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Protraband: https://imgur.com/Ga023Sd I have no idea how images work on this site. change the link to i.imgur.com and add a .jpg to the end of it |
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Posted: 1/26/2024 4:47:38 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Protraband: https://imgur.com/Ga023Sd I have no idea how images work on this site. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Picture_posting_tutorial_and_PICTURE_test_thread/168-638569/? i recommend Imgur. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 1/26/2024 8:36:07 PM EDT
[#16]
seems to have that already. Ah well.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 1/27/2024 7:14:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AMMOTECH]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Protraband: https://imgur.com/Ga023Sd I have no idea how images work on this site. There you go. Nice build. 
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USA
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Posted: 2/7/2024 6:58:16 PM EDT
[#18]
Downgraded my light from an m600. Going to go with a Malkoff LED drop in.
Pic thread: 
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Posted: 2/11/2024 4:27:07 PM EDT
[#19]
Stumbled on this lot last week. Barrels are all dated 2004. Early Diemaco’s. What should I build?
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Posted: 2/12/2024 2:26:32 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WittyTiger: Stumbled on this lot last week. Barrels are all dated 2004. Early Diemaco’s. What should I build? https://i.imgur.com/pjzZXMZ.jpeg Block I or M4 MWS |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 3:00:47 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Block I or M4 MWS Block I for sure, Mk12 maybe? |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 3:27:54 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WittyTiger: Block I for sure, Mk12 maybe? For just the upper possible. I was looking more at the whole upper. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2024 3:42:50 PM EDT
[#23]
Very nice. By far my favorite uppers.
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Posted: 2/20/2024 3:00:03 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WittyTiger: Stumbled on this lot last week. Barrels are all dated 2004. Early Diemaco’s. What should I build? https://i.imgur.com/pjzZXMZ.jpeg Same upper I was issued 2002-2017. Worked great for me. Qualled expert with AF, Army and USMC courses and went through several shooting courses. |
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Posted: 2/20/2024 10:06:56 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WittyTiger: Stumbled on this lot last week. Barrels are all dated 2004. Early Diemaco’s. What should I build? https://i.imgur.com/pjzZXMZ.jpeg Block 1, Block 1.5, MRE build Bam |
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Posted: 2/23/2024 8:42:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/23/2024 1:33:45 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.thoroughbredarmco.com/product/177/ Heads up on Colt waffle stocks priced right.  Nice! |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 8:27:37 AM EDT
[#28]
Looks like KAK posted their 10.3” and 14.5” contract barrels for sale.
https://kakindustry.com/govt-contract-clone-ar-15-barrel-5-56-nato-10-3/ https://kakindustry.com/govt-contract-clone-ar-15-barrel-5-56-nato-14-5/ |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 9:13:42 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JTM20: Looks like KAK posted their 10.3” and 14.5” contract barrels for sale. https://kakindustry.com/govt-contract-clone-ar-15-barrel-5-56-nato-10-3/ https://kakindustry.com/govt-contract-clone-ar-15-barrel-5-56-nato-14-5/ Remember I posted about receiving a 10.3" barrel of theirs. CD |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 1:22:24 PM EDT
[#30]
@Combat_Diver
How bad was the slop or wobble between the uppers and lowers you guys used? Did you guys try to match them to fit tighter? Or generally no big deal? |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 1:36:08 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HammerForged: @Combat_Diver How bad was the slop or wobble between the uppers and lowers you guys used? Did you guys try to match them to fit tighter? Or generally no big deal? Don't remember any amount of wobble between the two. Not an inspectable item. So, no big deal. Usually during rebarrel used the same upper again. Replace parts as needed. If I was just flying in somewhere sometimes instead of rebuilding there as didn't want to bring all the tools and vise, I would just swap on a prebuilt upper. |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 3:47:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
[#32]
I picked this up today. It's the proper 74" silent sling issued early on for the m4. I ordered from two different suppliers , so I should have a spare arriving if anyone needs the spare when it arrives. In the past all I have been able to find were the 53" m16 slings.
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Posted: 2/24/2024 4:21:37 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: I picked this up today. It's the proper 74" silent sling issued early on for the n4. I ordered from two different suppliers , so I should have a spare arriving if anyone needs the spare when it arrives. In the past all I have been able to find were the 53" m16 slings. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000003664_jpg-3139950.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/380981/1000003665_jpg-3139951.JPG Difference between the two. M16 is shorter due to the fact the way it was carried ie over shoulder only. M4 longer as designed for across body carry.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/24/2024 4:27:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Difference between the two. M16 is shorter due to the fact the way it was carried ie over shoulder only. M4 longer as designed for across body carry. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6205_jpeg-3139996.JPG I was well aware, but I'm sure you were posting that for everyone else benefit and education and not directed towards me.. I suppose I should have included that in my post.. That being said, I'm not sure why it's harder to find the proper 74" m4 length vs the 53" that are all over the place. A lot of people mis mark the 53" as a m4 sling and you have to be careful and make sure you are getting the 74" version. Heck sometimes they even include the wrong nsn with the 53" version when selling them online. |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 2:34:21 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: I was well aware, but I'm sure you were posting that for everyone else benefit and education and not directed towards me.. I suppose I should have included that in my post.. That being said, I'm not sure why it's harder to find the proper 74" m4 length vs the 53" that are all over the place. A lot of people mis mark the 53" as a m4 sling and you have to be careful and make sure you are getting the 74" version. Heck sometimes they even include the wrong nsn with the 53" version when selling them online. Correct not directed at you but general information. I'm not always clear on posts. |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 9:12:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MrRecon]
[#36]
 I have a ton of SBRs but for some reason I never SBR'd this to put the proper flash hider on. Same stock and magazine (with some Mosul poop-sand still stuck to it) from deployment. I recently added an H&R M16A2 lower (I wanted the burst) but the guts inside are all Colt. |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 9:45:31 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrRecon: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77537/IMG_0290_-_Copy-3150479.jpg I have a ton of SBRs but for some reason I never SBR'd this to put the proper flash hider on. Same stock and magazine (with some Mosul poop-sand still stuck to it) from deployment. I recently added an H&R M16A2 lower (I wanted the burst) but the guts inside are all Colt. I have a psa m4 stripped lower with burst for my Block 1. It's just like my first block 1 except psa marking and went with ta33 vs tao1nsn. Wanted fiber crosshairs vs only tritium. |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 10:26:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Posted: 3/9/2024 12:33:56 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryVery good deal, thanks. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 2:57:09 PM EDT
[#40]
Old rehashed pics but damn good rifles.............................MRE rifle is now sporting an Acog till a Short Dot is source......
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Posted: 3/14/2024 8:44:54 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Very good deal, thanks. Probably should have checked the SKU closer before FO'ing, this arrived today and is a socom stripped/non-fsb barrel. Either way I'm not sending it back and into the parts reserves it goes as 14.5 socom stripped colt barrels do not come up for sale often and it's still a great deal, but others should be aware it's not correct for a Block I or 1.5. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 9:11:59 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Probably should have checked the SKU closer before FO'ing, this arrived today and is a socom stripped/non-fsb barrel. Either way I'm not sending it back and into the parts reserves it goes as 14.5 socom stripped colt barrels do not come up for sale often and it's still a great deal, but others should be aware it's not correct for a Block I or 1.5. Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 9:15:38 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By JLAudio: Probably should have checked the SKU closer before FO'ing, this arrived today and is a socom stripped/non-fsb barrel. Either way I'm not sending it back and into the parts reserves it goes as 14.5 socom stripped colt barrels do not come up for sale often and it's still a great deal, but others should be aware it's not correct for a Block I or 1.5. Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. Right? I'd be at least asking for a free FSB and maybe a small discount to cover pinning. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 9:32:21 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Right? I'd be at least asking for a free FSB and maybe a small discount to cover pinning. Well alright then. Off to email them asking if it was mistakenly shipped. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 9:45:32 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Well alright then. Off to email them asking if it was mistakenly shipped. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Should be a FSB barrel. Somebody screwed the pooch. Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Right? I'd be at least asking for a free FSB and maybe a small discount to cover pinning. Well alright then. Off to email them asking if it was mistakenly shipped. Most definitely. |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 10:21:16 PM EDT
[#46]
Tombstone Tactical continues to be GTG, No issues, no hassle.
 I think i'll keep it as a spare though. Still a good price for a good barrel. |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 10:52:07 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Tombstone Tactical continues to be GTG, No issues, no hassle. https://i.imgur.com/7f5A135.png I think i'll keep it as a spare though. Still a good price for a good barrel. Well shit! Assuming that these were all stripped barrels then? What a bummer. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/16/2024 4:18:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ChrisWMT]
[#48]
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Posted: 3/16/2024 4:55:54 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Well shit! Assuming that these were all stripped barrels then? What a bummer. I also ordered one and it’s stripped. I was actually pleasantly surprised since I’m doing a non-FSB upper. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 11:33:36 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jibles: I also ordered one and it’s stripped. I was actually pleasantly surprised since I’m doing a non-FSB upper. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jibles: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Well shit! Assuming that these were all stripped barrels then? What a bummer. I also ordered one and it’s stripped. I was actually pleasantly surprised since I’m doing a non-FSB upper. Still, a shitty let down when one orders a FSB version with a purpose in mind. |
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