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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2019 11:38:39 AM EST
[Last Edit: JLS81]
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You guys might wish to purchase the MCTAR-22G2 as your free float option.
MCTAR-22G2-BLK  I am pretty sure that @Knife_Sniper has this on his A5 set up. |
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USA
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Posted: 1/24/2019 12:16:12 PM EST
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I actually have a BCM QRF with a titanium barrel nut from V7.
It weights a tenth of an oz more than plastic handguards with the titanium barrel nut. In my case I built around a colt HBAR barrel so I needed a nice looking tube for the build that also cut some weight. Ill post pictures when its more done. |
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Posted: 1/24/2019 12:24:07 PM EST
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Posted: 1/24/2019 2:00:53 PM EST
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If anyone is looking, I posted a complete FN m16a4 upper in the EE. Complete with the KAC rail.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 7:42:07 PM EST
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/29/2019 4:14:11 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HD2006:
https://i.imgur.com/GNVrS9I.jpg |
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Posted: 1/29/2019 7:06:54 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC7382:
Looks good. Where did you get your UID decal? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/29/2019 8:08:30 AM EST
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thanks
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Posted: 1/30/2019 5:07:27 PM EST
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Posted: 2/4/2019 10:20:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLS81: @SoloDallas ping Looks like a mixed bag of lowers being used to mate up with Colt and FN A4 upper assemblies. What lower are you using in your A4 clone? That lower = NDS A2 lower, painted in "Colt gray" Norrells. Love it so much. |
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Posted: 2/5/2019 2:11:03 AM EST
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The area I drive through every day is scattered with ANA/ANP/MOI troops carrying M16A4s. It looks weird to me, seeing those guys carrying our weapons...
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/5/2019 6:06:32 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleclaw:
The area I drive through every day is scattered with ANA/ANP/MOI troops carrying M16A4s. It looks weird to me, seeing those guys carrying our weapons... 
Yeah, I know they picked up a lot of them from routed Iraqi forces. But do you remember when the Obama administration "accidentally" dropped pallets of weapons onto ISIS positions? Pepperidge Farm remembers. |
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Posted: 2/5/2019 10:38:36 AM EST
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 7:40:02 AM EST
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NOS FN M16A4 uppers are back in stock at Ohio Ordinance Works
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 8:29:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Swanson2255:
NOS FN M16A4 uppers are back in stock at Ohio Ordinance Works FN M16A4 Upper NOS |
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Posted: 2/8/2019 10:34:27 AM EST
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Is a colt or fn lower more correct? Would they both have the same serial number prefix on an issued rifle?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 9:01:24 PM EST
[Last Edit: LedDuck]
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Just bought one of those FN surplus uppers to start my M16A4 clone build.
Anyone have any recommendations on correct/high quality A2 stocks? I've been scouring the web and it seems like Colt is OOS everywhere and everything else out there seems to come with plastic trapdoors and spacers. I see that Fulton Armory lists one with a metal trap door, but no idea who the supplier is. |
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Posted: 2/8/2019 9:15:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck:
Just bought one of those FN surplus uppers to start my M16A4 clone build. Anyone have any recommendations on correct/high quality A2 stocks? I've been scouring the web and it seems like Colt is OOS everywhere and everything else out there seems to come with plastic trapdoors and spacers. I see that Fulton Armory lists one with a metal trap door, but no idea who the supplier is. Colt A2 Stock |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 9:35:53 PM EST
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I saw that one, but was hoping to avoid setting up a GB account. Looks like that's the best option though, thanks.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 9:44:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck:
Just bought one of those FN surplus uppers to start my M16A4 clone build. Anyone have any recommendations on correct/high quality A2 stocks? I've been scouring the web and it seems like Colt is OOS everywhere and everything else out there seems to come with plastic trapdoors and spacers. I see that Fulton Armory lists one with a metal trap door, but no idea who the supplier is. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2019 9:52:58 PM EST
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Thank, emailed them.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2019 2:29:21 PM EST
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Well, it looks like I'll be joining the A4 crowd in the near future. Just picked up a full KAC M5 RAS yesterday for a reasonable price. Time to dust off that old butt stock mag pouch I put away all those years ago.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2019 4:49:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryEnded up snapping this one up, thanks. OOW ships pretty quickly. My upper shipped today and arrives Wednesday. |
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Posted: 2/11/2019 7:14:42 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck: Ended up snapping this one up, thanks. OOW ships pretty quickly. My upper shipped today and arrives Wednesday. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2019 9:42:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
You should add the BFG front rail sling loop. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2019 9:42:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck: Ended up snapping this one up, thanks. OOW ships pretty quickly. My upper shipped today and arrives Wednesday. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/13/2019 12:11:06 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Swanson2255: Just got mine today, it has a keyhole forge upper. it was covered in oil so I took some time to wipe it all down. |
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Posted: 2/14/2019 9:44:39 AM EST
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Posted: 2/14/2019 12:59:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcw107:
An A4 in action. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1008068776069723&id=154894841387125  
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/14/2019 3:00:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck: Nice, looking forward to getting mine. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/15/2019 1:59:52 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
ouch Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By bcw107:
An A4 in action. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1008068776069723&id=154894841387125 
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/15/2019 7:39:57 AM EST
[Last Edit: JLS81]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Swanson2255: I'm new to A4's. Has a NOS contract upper ever been offered like this before? If you are referring to FN M16A4 Upper NOS yes they do show up from time to time. Snagged one on the EE in December plus Shark Arms has has sold the FN M16A4 Upper NOS in the past. Their stock of uppers sold out pretty quick. |
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Posted: 2/15/2019 1:55:58 PM EST
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VCAS slings at Primary Arms for 36 Dollars today!
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Posted: 2/15/2019 10:50:01 PM EST
[Last Edit: Akin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
VCAS slings at Primary Arms for 36 Dollars today! I suspect so, as the part number includes “VCAS”, just want to confirm. Is “coyote” the color to get? Or black? |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 12:40:22 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wissota4:
Is a colt or fn lower more correct? Would they both have the same serial number prefix on an issued rifle? As far as the commercial A4 rifles go, in my opinion, the Colt is going to be closer to using all the same MILSPEC parts as their real M16s, but the roll mark and label (AR-15A4) doesn’t match the real thing. The FN Military Collector M16A4 has more accurate lettering on the lower, but they made some mistakes with it, such as putting AUTO instead of BURST by the selector. Apparently they also may not be able to use true MILSPEC parts on their A4 because they don’t own the specs for commercial sales, only under government contract. |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 3:32:34 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
If you’re talking about the real issued M16A4s, neither is more correct, since both manufacturers have produced A4s for the U.S. military. However, a lot of people want to clone FNs because that’s the predominant brand in the Marine Corps. The Army seems to have a little more of a mix of Colts and FNs. The serial numbers all seem to be somewhere in the 10XXXXXX range, since they were produced in batches. My Army issued FN was in the 10163XXX series, and I’ve seen pictures of Colts in the 10022XXX range. It would be interesting to find some kind of production records to see which company produced which serial number ranges. As far as the commercial A4 rifles go, in my opinion, the Colt is going to be closer to using all the same MILSPEC parts as their real M16s, but the roll mark and label (AR-15A4) doesn’t match the real thing. The FN Military Collector M16A4 has more accurate lettering on the lower, but they made some mistakes with it, such as putting AUTO instead of BURST by the selector. Apparently they also may not be able to use true MILSPEC parts on their A4 because they don’t own the specs for commercial sales, only under government contract. |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 4:37:14 AM EST
[Last Edit: Akin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
Confirming is the “VCAS” the same as this? I suspect so, as the part number includes “VCAS”, just want to confirm. Is “coyote” the color to get? Or black? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
Originally Posted By lafmedic1:
VCAS slings at Primary Arms for 36 Dollars today! I suspect so, as the part number includes “VCAS”, just want to confirm. Is “coyote” the color to get? Or black? Is the cheaper one that Primary Arms is selling still good to go? (This it here) |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 5:26:04 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
Okay, upon further review, it appears that the one Primary Arms is selling is different than the VCAS that people have linked to before (and I linked above). It doesn’t have the quick-release buckle. The part number is different, too. Is the cheaper one that Primary Arms is selling still good to go? (This it here) |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 9:58:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Yeah the one PA is selling is still quality but it’s not the isssue one. Just get the quick release buckle BFG sells and you’re fine. If it’s still cheaper with the shipping from both places then it’s worth it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By Akin:
Okay, upon further review, it appears that the one Primary Arms is selling is different than the VCAS that people have linked to before (and I linked above). It doesn’t have the quick-release buckle. The part number is different, too. Is the cheaper one that Primary Arms is selling still good to go? (This it here) Tan or coyote or whatever is the correct color? |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 2/16/2019 1:18:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
Apparently they also may not be able to use true MILSPEC parts on their A4 because they don’t own the specs for commercial sales, only under government contract. |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 2:09:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin: Confirming is the "VCAS" the same as this? I suspect so, as the part number includes "VCAS", just want to confirm. Is "coyote" the color to get? Or black? |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 2:18:44 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
Well, there’s a substantial price difference, but I’ll go with the one from BFG. Tan or coyote or whatever is the correct color? |
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USA
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Posted: 2/16/2019 4:59:41 PM EST
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Posted: 2/16/2019 8:14:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LedDuck:
Just bought one of those FN surplus uppers to start my M16A4 clone build. Anyone have any recommendations on correct/high quality A2 stocks? I've been scouring the web and it seems like Colt is OOS everywhere and everything else out there seems to come with plastic trapdoors and spacers. I see that Fulton Armory lists one with a metal trap door, but no idea who the supplier is. |
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Posted: 2/16/2019 9:10:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knife_Sniper:
http://www.thenewrifleman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACOG-M16A5-DMR-3.jpg |
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USA
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Posted: 2/16/2019 10:17:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
M16A5? 
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2019 8:14:17 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knife_Sniper:
http://www.thenewrifleman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACOG-M16A5-DMR-3.jpg |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 6:46:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar_mcadams:
My new in the box Colt A4 has a plastic trap door. My old preban sporters are metal. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar_mcadams:
Originally Posted By LedDuck:
Just bought one of those FN surplus uppers to start my M16A4 clone build. Anyone have any recommendations on correct/high quality A2 stocks? I've been scouring the web and it seems like Colt is OOS everywhere and everything else out there seems to come with plastic trapdoors and spacers. I see that Fulton Armory lists one with a metal trap door, but no idea who the supplier is. |
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GU, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 8:07:55 PM EST
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FN 15 Military Collector m16
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Posted: 2/20/2019 8:15:27 PM EST
[Last Edit: cone256]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar671:
FN 15 Military Collector m16 https://i.ibb.co/R4j3BZV/image.jpg https://i.ibb.co/zZVF0SS/image.jpg 
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