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Posted: 2/5/2020 4:45:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pezboytate]
I don't think this has been done.
I though it would be nice to have a thread dedicated to currently available anodized parts in colors other than black. Please post parts that are for sale that are in anodized earth colors other than black and I will update. I will probably take a picture of some parts I have next to a Magpul FDE part for color comparison. Aero Precision Currently sells Kodiak Brown, tan, OD Receiver - Kodiak Brown receiver extension- tan, OD handguards - tan, Kodiak Brown, OD ALG Defense Currently sells Desert Dirt Color (DDC), Gray Ergonomic Modular Rails - DDC. Gray American Defense Mfg Currently sells FDE and OD various optic mounts - FDE and OD SureFire mount - FDE Annex Defense Currently sells tan Ultralight ARCA Swiss Rail for MLok Rails - tan AR15 Anodized Gun Parts Currently sells brown Upper Receivers - brown 6 Position Carbine Receiver Extensions - brown Various other parts Arisaka Defense Currently sells tan optic mounts- tan light mounts - tan Arson Machine Co Currently sells tan M-LOK WireGuide- tan Picatinny WireGuide- tan Backwoods Sports Currently sells bronze 6 Position Carbine Receiver Extension - bronze Ejection Port Cover - bronze Various other parts Badger Ordnance Currently sells tan Charging Handles - tan Various Scope Mounts - tan Battle Arms Development currently sells FDE and OD Aluminum Enhanced Takedown and Pivot Pin Set- FDE and OD Enhanced Magazine Release- FDE and OD Cloud Defensive maybe currently sells? Flat Dark Earth, OD Green, Urban Grey, Clear CMT Tactical currently sells brown DRT Rails in various lengths- brown Daniel Defense Currently sells FDE MK18 RIS II - FDE M4A1 RIS II - FDE M4A1 RIS II FSP - FDE Ed's Gun Shop Currently sells brown Carbine Receiver Extension - brown Pistol Carbine Receiver Extension - brown Elcan Currently sells Flat Dark Earth SpecterDR 1X/4X Flat Dark Earth SpecterDR 1.5X/6X Flat Dark Earth Eotech Currently sells tan EXPS3-0 - tan EXPS3-2 - tan Ferro Concepts Currently sells tan 1913 and M-LOK sling mount - tan Fabrique Nationale Herstal Currently sells FDE FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE P-LOK - FDE Fortis MFG Currently FDE and OD handguards, grips, safeties, and charging handles - FDE and OD Forward Controls Design Currently sells Desert Tan and OD Green TGF Trigger Guard - Desert Tan and OD Green EPC Ejection Port Cover - Desert Tan Geissele Automatics Currently sells Desert Dirt Color (DDC), Olive Drab (OD), 40mm Green, Grey JE Machine Technology Currently sells tan and OD 6 Position Receiver Extensions - tan, OD 8 Position Receiver Extensions - tan, OD Pistol Receiver Extensions - tan MSP Armory currently sells FDE and OD upper and lower receivers - FDE, OD Outdoor Sport USA Currently sells dark earth/tan Pistol Carbine Receiver Extension - dark earth/tan Outdoor Tactical Supplier Currently sells tan 6 Position Carbine Receiver Extension - tan Precision Reflex Currently sells FDE Gas Buster Charging Handles - FDE Radian Weapons Currently sells Clear Raptor Charging Handle- Clear Talon Selector- Clear R1 Tactical Currently sells FDE Charging Handles - FDE 6 Position Carbine Receiver Extensions - FDE Reptilia Corp Currently sells Flat Dark Earth and Tobacco Surefire Compatible 300 bodies - Flat Dark Earth, Tobacco Surefire Compatible 600 bodies - Flat Dark Earth, Tobacco Aimpoint Micro Mounts - Flat Dark Earth Aimpoint ACRO Mounts - Flat Dark Earth Trijicon RMR Mounts - Flat Dark Earth Trijicon MRO Mounts - Flat Dark Earth RGuns Currently sells Sand, OD Green Ripcord Industries Intermittently sells tan and ODG receivers - tan and ODG receiver extensions - tan S&S Precision Currently sells Coyote Tan IFM Surefire Compatible 3V Light Bodies - Coyote Tan IFM Surefire Compatible 6V Light Bodies - Coyote Tan SCALARWORKS Currently sells tan PEAK iron sights - tan LEAP scope mount - tan SIG Sauer Currently sells FDE TANGO6T 1-6x - FDE Sparrow Dynamics Currently sells FDE, OD, and gray M-LOK finger stop, safety, mag button - FDE, OD, and Gray Streamlight Currently sells Coyote, Flat Dark Earth, Flat Dark Earth Brown TLR-VIR II - Coyote TLR-1 HL - Flat Dark Earth, Flat Dark Earth Brown Strike Industries Currently sells FDE Charging Handles - FDE Extended End Plates - FDE Carbine Length Pistol Receiver Extensions - FDE Billet Ultimate Dust Covers - FDE Magazine Release Buttons - FDE Ultra Light Takedown Pins - FDE Trigger Guards - FDE Safeties - FDE Advanced Carbine Receiver Extensions - FDE Forward Assists - FDE Surefire Currently sells tan Rifle and SMG WeaponLights - tan Handgun WeaponLights - tan Tiger Rock Inc Currently sells tan 6 Position Carbine Receiver Extension - tan Trijicon Currently sells Coyote Brown, in the past sold FDE Trijicon RMR HRS - Coyote Brown True North Concepts Currently sells Earth Brown and Olive Drab GripStop - Earth Brown and Olive Drab Unity Tactical Currently sells FDE FAST - FDE FUSION - FDE Hot Buttons - FDE Vltor Coming soon? - DUNE (tan), SADFAN (brown), OD Green Vortex Currently sells brown Various Razor Optics - brown Wilcox Intermittently sells tan Various Optics Mounts - tan Various NVG Mounts - tan |
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Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.)
Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale |
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Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.) Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale View Quote Got me |
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"We don't live in a third world country, we can oil our fucking rifle." -John Noveske quoting a friend
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Originally Posted By officerX: Got me View Quote Sorry! More Tano from OP Oops. Looks like this one is Cerakote. Still nice though.. Edit: Well, this one's Tano! |
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Geissele Black Friday sale is live.
DDC receiver set for $160 and charging handle for $65 in my cart. ETA: The Geissele LPVO in DDC is on sale for $400. Seen a lot of nitpicking the feature set on them but that’s $600 off. |
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Originally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Geissele Black Friday sale is live. DDC receiver set for $160 and charging handle for $65 in my cart. ETA: The Geissele LPVO in DDC is on sale for $400. Seen a lot of nitpicking the feature set on them but that’s $600 off. View Quote I’m in for another DDC set as I wasn’t happy with my MSP rose gold color. Great price on a receiver set, period. |
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Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.) Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale View Quote It’s darker in person |
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"We don't live in a third world country, we can oil our fucking rifle." -John Noveske quoting a friend
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Originally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Got mine in today. Daaang she purty. It’s about as close to tano on steel in appearance as you’re going to get. Staking is good, gas ring to race fit is right where it should be, bolt is marked, everything is as advertised. If I wasn’t going on an AR hiatus after this build I’d probably order a few more. Next to a DDC rail. https://i.ibb.co/wKkRd38/IMG-2984.jpg View Quote Mine came in and matched my DDC rail pretty closely too. Very very nice quality. |
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Originally Posted By officerX: It’s darker in person https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335460/IMG_0600-3042257.jpg View Quote Still looks nice, no doubt. And, it's Tanno! |
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Got my SCH from Black Friday today. Same dark anodizing as my Mk16 and a spot on match. Wondering if Geissele didn’t change things up. Unfortunately my buffer tube and receivers are still pending.
Really beating myself up on a barrel. Wanting something really light but the CHF options for 14.5 LW barrels suck hard. BCM is forever out of stock. Debating just throwing a Faxon in it since FN and DD seem to think lightweight means anything but HBAR. |
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Originally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Got my SCH from Black Friday today. Same dark anodizing as my Mk16 and a spot on match. Wondering if Geissele didn’t change things up. Unfortunately my buffer tube and receivers are still pending. Really beating myself up on a barrel. Wanting something really light but the CHF options for 14.5 LW barrels suck hard. BCM is forever out of stock. Debating just throwing a Faxon in it since FN and DD seem to think lightweight means anything but HBAR. View Quote Not CHF, but these are a great option. |
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"We don't live in a third world country, we can oil our fucking rifle." -John Noveske quoting a friend
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View Quote Ballistic Advantage barrels are great. BKing has the best prices and is great to deal with. They ship very quickly. BKing Firearms offering of Ballistic Advantage items |
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I haven’t had the best of luck with BA unfortunately.
Turns out the place I looked had the wrong profile for the picture so going to go with a DD LW CHF 14.5” with a Geissele gas block. That will probably have to wait until after the holidays though as I’m looking at around $600 for the barrel, gas block, muzzle device, and pinning. Ouch. Anyone have experience with Geissele’s 4-6 week wait on FFL items? Hoping it’s not actually 4-6 weeks. Still planning to go no black on this build. Debating if I have the Mk16 rail bolts coated. Sounds cheesy but they’re literally going to be the only thing that’s black. |
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Originally Posted By Samuel L. Johnson:
“He who makes a beast of himself, gives up the pain of being a man” |
Originally Posted By Goody454: Hardcore View Quote Yeah I’m torn on committing. Stuff like sling buckles, iron sight screws, etc, there’s a lot of little stuff to chase down that just doesn’t seem logical. Oh well, I won’t finish it out for a month or two so plenty of time to change course. |
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Just got my Black Friday receivers from Geissele. No doubt they changed their anodizing process. All are more brownodized and it’s thick too. Will throw some pics up later. Was hoping for a lighter shade but not any less enthusiastic.
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Originally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Just got my Black Friday receivers from Geissele. No doubt they changed their anodizing process. All are more brownodized and it's thick too. Will throw some pics up later. Was hoping for a lighter shade but not any less enthusiastic. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 135Patriots: Totally subjective but my favorite shades of DDC were the older, kinda purple/rose gold hues of brown. A lot of the CMT handguards mimick those shades. View Quote Same. I have bought like 7 different DDC products in the last month, all of them are basically gold. Which is fine, but I do miss the old variation. Guess I’ll stick to the blem sales |
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My lower is pretty copper in color. Also didn’t know the receiver sets came with tabbed uppers. Guess I’ll have to keep an eye out for a tabbed Mk16 during sales. Not far off from completing the blooper duty.
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Originally Posted By -OdieGreen-: My lower is pretty copper in color. Also didn't know the receiver sets came with tabbed uppers. Guess I'll have to keep an eye out for a tabbed Mk16 during sales. Not far off from completing the blooper duty. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/61399/PhotoRoom_20231208_162015_jpeg-3053646.JPG View Quote My card has not even been charged yet from the BF sale. |
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Originally Posted By Outrider: Got my Black Friday DDC receiver set in and pretty disappointed in A) the matching between receivers, period and B) the copper/rose gold color of the lower. The upper shade is actually really nice. I've included some comparisons among some other tandodize shades including a DDC set from a few years ago. I'll have to figure out what I want to do. https://i.imgur.com/PIalXxn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/EkbAFB3.jpg View Quote that rose/copper DDC on your lower looks similar to the older DDC color that was on the older rails. how does it look in natural light vs artificial light? t |
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Originally Posted By 5L33P3R: that rose/copper DDC on your lower looks similar to the older DDC color that was on the older rails. how does it look in natural light vs artificial light? t View Quote These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. |
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Originally Posted By Outrider: These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. View Quote Agreed. I like the more tanish gold like my Mk8’s. I can live with mine though. At least it’s not metallic maroon like my CMT DRT rail. There’s an anodizing shade trade thread in their industry forum FYI. |
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Originally Posted By Outrider: Got my Black Friday DDC receiver set in and pretty disappointed in A) the matching between receivers, period and B) the copper/rose gold color of the lower. The upper shade is actually really nice. I've included some comparisons among some other tandodize shades including a DDC set from a few years ago. I'll have to figure out what I want to do. https://i.imgur.com/PIalXxn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wOLAm4V.jpg View Quote That DDC and MSP combo in your second picture looks pretty nice to me! |
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Originally Posted By Samuel L. Johnson:
“He who makes a beast of himself, gives up the pain of being a man” |
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MSP upper/lower look good to me. All the other stuff looks good too truthfully. 500 shades..
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I’d buy that new DDC lower if you want to sell it.
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Originally Posted By Outrider: These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. View Quote The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. |
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Originally Posted By jmh556: The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. View Quote https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/product/m18-receiver-set/ I'm pretty sure they do Ripcord's products. |
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Originally Posted By jmh556: The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. View Quote Maybe here? MSP Receiver Set Edit: Outrider beat me to it! |
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Non tano but tano looking heathenry: ATEI does FDE PVD that looks very tanodized for steel parts.
I just ordered a coyote frame HK USP and will eventually have the slide, jet funnel magwell, and slide stop done in this finish. (This belongs to a member here but don’t know who.) Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Outrider: https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/product/m18-receiver-set/ I'm pretty sure they do Ripcord's products. View Quote Thank you for the link. |
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Gentlemen. I need the hivemind's assistance. I have caught the bug. Trying to find a tano'd 7" quality rail with a 1.3" or larger ID to fit a riflespeed gas block on a pistol-length gas system. Been researching and Aero's Kodiak Atlas apparently won't work due to the material where the gas block/tube would sit. Also looking back on the thread, I missed the train on a G rail that isn't 9"+.
Trying to build a 50 shades of Tan or Tano/Green-o 8.5" 300 not-a-honey-badger-why-do-I-not-just-buy-one-at-this-point. |
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View Quote Why do you have a rear back up sight in addition to the Unity Mount? Can you use the Peak sights with the Unity mount or do you have to remove it? |
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Originally Posted By BobaDebt: Why do you have a rear back up sight in addition to the Unity Mount? Can you use the Peak sights with the Unity mount or do you have to remove it? View Quote I've got a 3 of mine setup this way. Unity mount has a window down below that allows use of iron sights. Ya just need to remove the "guts" on the Unity mount for a clear window. No big deal. |
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Aluminum Tan Anodized Cable Guides
I’m not sure if these have been posted yet but I found them on Amazon for $12 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KXRJMYN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details You get 2 single hook guides and one double hook guide The double hook got tight enough to not move but I had the sand one side of the single hook to make it tight enough not to bother me Some might say it’s a waste of $12 but I’m an Aircraft Electrician and making harnesses look pretty is what I have done for the past 25 years so….. I tried the plastic clips but they pop off just sitting on the rack so I'm sure the wouldn't hold under recoil |
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Originally Posted By BobaDebt: Aluminum Tan Anodized Cable Guides I’m not sure if these have been posted yet but I found them on Amazon for $12 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KXRJMYN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details You get 2 single hook guides and one double hook guide The double hook got tight enough to not move but I had the sand one side of the single hook to make it tight enough not to bother me Some might say it’s a waste of $12 but I’m an Aircraft Electrician and making harnesses look pretty is what I have done for the past 25 years so….. https://i.imgur.com/jeln0ff.jpg I tried the plastic clips but they pop off just sitting on the rack so I'm sure the wouldn't hold under recoil https://i.imgur.com/b3emnJv.jpg View Quote Those haven’t been posted yet I don’t think, but the Made in USA version the Chinese copied to make those have. Arson Machine wire guides |
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Originally Posted By Samuel L. Johnson:
He who makes a beast of himself, gives up the pain of being a man |
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Originally Posted By Goody454: Those haven’t been posted yet I don’t think, but the Made in USA version the Chinese copied to make those have. View Quote Putting thier name on them would drive me crazy once I had to use 2-3 of them and the names alternated You don't have to put your name in an obvious place on everything you sell |
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Originally Posted By BobaDebt: Putting thier name on them would drive me crazy once I had to use 2-3 of them and the names alternated You don't have to put your name in an obvious place on everything you sell View Quote I hear you, I’m glad it only took one on this setup. The Mlok version is much less obtrusive. |
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Originally Posted By Samuel L. Johnson:
He who makes a beast of himself, gives up the pain of being a man |
Just wanted to shout out @MackDaddy1962
I definitely caught the tano-bug bad. Got the 7” G MK 4 DDC yesterday. Great guy to deal with. Now I’m waiting for my Kodiak Aero “light weight” lower to come in. Also have an ODG-O lower on the way. Should I go straight Tano for the .300 or Tan/Green-o? I’ll be putting together a 13.9” mid as my primary 5.56 gun as well. |
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Originally Posted By GreenBastard:
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Originally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: Just wanted to shout out @MackDaddy1962 I definitely caught the tano-bug bad. Got the 7” G MK 4 DDC yesterday. Great guy to deal with. Now I’m waiting for my Kodiak Aero “light weight” lower to come in. Also have an ODG-O lower on the way. Should I go straight Tano for the .300 or Tan/Green-o? I’ll be putting together a 13.9” mid as my primary 5.56 gun as well. View Quote The correct answer is obviously both, but either would look good. Here’s some inspiration :) Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Samuel L. Johnson:
He who makes a beast of himself, gives up the pain of being a man |
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I stumbled over THIS outfit last night. I know nothing about them except they have an active Facebook page. They at least appear legit. I might be buying a couple FDE parts from them.
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