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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2010 12:23:16 AM EDT
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one last question, does the barrel and upper receiver have M4 feedramps?
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Posted: 4/12/2010 12:36:43 AM EDT
[#2]
Originally Posted By rogue007:
one last question, does the barrel and upper receiver have M4 feedramps? or is it a regular feedramp upper? Actual M16A4's do not have M4 feed ramps and extensions. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2010 6:27:27 AM EDT
[#3]
If you guys would have to choose a barrel to put on the A4gery right now, who would you buy it from?
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Posted: 4/12/2010 7:52:38 AM EDT
[#4]
Originally Posted By rogue007:
If you guys would have to choose a barrel to put on the A4gery right now, who would you buy it from? Bushmaster makes a nice barrel but it lacks the "F" marked front sight base. BCM is what I have. Colt if you can find one. FN if you can find one. And or Sabre. |
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Posted: 4/12/2010 9:56:53 AM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Originally Posted By rogue007:
If you guys would have to choose a barrel to put on the A4gery right now, who would you buy it from? Bushmaster makes a nice barrel but it lacks the "F" marked front sight base. BCM is what I have. Colt if you can find one. FN if you can find one. And or Sabre. +1. Colt and FN barrels (sometimes NOS) show up in the EE quite often. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2010 12:28:29 AM EDT
[#6]
The sling we used through part of boot camp as well as when I got to my unit, was/is a 3-point from Sling-System. http://www.slingsystem.com/generalslingmain.htm
Now that said, some of the guys who went over to Iraq in '05 were issued a different 3-point with a mag pouch for the butt stock. If a Marine wanted to, he could purchase his own sling and use it. At least at our unit he can. |
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Posted: 4/18/2010 10:36:08 PM EDT
[#7]
Well my kids have lost my camera. So no pictures.
I have added an M5 RAS and a butt stock magazine pouch. The one I have is black and from Specter Gear. Great quality stuff as always, just a longer wait to ship then anticipated. I still need some rail covers. |
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Posted: 4/18/2010 10:37:57 PM EDT
[#8]
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Well my kids have lost my camera. So no pictures. I have added an M5 RAS and a butt stock magazine pouch. The one I have is black and from Specter Gear. Great quality stuff as always, just a longer wait to ship then anticipated. I still need some rail covers. Great job on going with the Specter Gear pouch. I love mine. 
Are you going with Knight's for the rail covers? |
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Posted: 4/19/2010 12:32:52 AM EDT
[#9]
Originally Posted By rogue007:
If you guys would have to choose a barrel to put on the A4gery right now, who would you buy it from? My A4gery has a Sabre barrel from PK, not sure if they still sell them. |
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Posted: 4/19/2010 8:03:47 AM EDT
[#10]
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Well my kids have lost my camera. So no pictures. I have added an M5 RAS and a butt stock magazine pouch. The one I have is black and from Specter Gear. Great quality stuff as always, just a longer wait to ship then anticipated. I still need some rail covers. Great job on going with the Specter Gear pouch. I love mine.
Are you going with Knight's for the rail covers? Yes. Since I am maintaining the clone thing, I'm going to use KAC rail covers. I was a specter gear fan before they were specter gear. They used to be CQB Solutions. The product is just as good, but shipping has slowed a bit. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2010 2:11:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
[#11]
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/M16.jpg
Deleted by Moderator... No BOTD in the tech forums. |
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Posted: 4/19/2010 2:29:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
[#12]
Originally Posted By Jeffu:
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/M16.jpg NOT SOON ENOUGH!!! MOARRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: 4/20/2010 12:05:50 AM EDT
[#13]
missed it... anyways... pic thread and all... 
- Clint |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 4/20/2010 6:53:27 PM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By KaBar3:
The sling we used through part of boot camp as well as when I got to my unit, was/is a 3-point from Sling-System. http://www.slingsystem.com/generalslingmain.htm Now that said, some of the guys who went over to Iraq in '05 were issued a different 3-point with a mag pouch for the butt stock. If a Marine wanted to, he could purchase his own sling and use it. At least at our unit he can. Thanks for posting this I ordered one today in coyote tan
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Posted: 4/20/2010 10:51:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/20/2010 10:57:06 PM EDT
[#16]
I knew that I was somehow justified in putting side swivel on my A4! 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/21/2010 12:33:48 AM EDT
[#17]
Originally Posted By Jeffu:
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/denimtalk/M16.jpg Deleted by Moderator... No BOTD in the tech forums. Nice gear all around. What vest is that? |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 7:43:10 AM EDT
[#18]
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
I knew that I was somehow justified in putting side swivel on my A4! Pretty typical Marine setup. No BUIS, easy on the rail covers. I like the pic though! |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/21/2010 8:15:47 AM EDT
[#19]
Lovin the A4 clones keep them coming.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2010 11:39:15 AM EDT
[#20]
What is the rectangle cut outs on the L and R rail towards the gas block? Whats it for?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2010 1:27:57 PM EDT
[#21]
Originally Posted By avtomatwasr-10:
What is the rectangle cut outs on the L and R rail towards the gas block? Whats it for? For mounting an M203. Dustin |
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Posted: 4/23/2010 1:37:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Black-Tiger]
[#22]
Well, this is my project; as you can see I started a couple of days ago; scouring the parts bin for parts to use and i don't have many to start with, other than the pistol grip, spare mag pouch (black) and the trigger guard. 
I'll get there somehow.... Hmmm, I wonder where i could get an F height FSB to swap out with an FN barrel i am looking at on GB. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2010 4:13:03 PM EDT
[#23]
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By avtomatwasr-10:
What is the rectangle cut outs on the L and R rail towards the gas block? Whats it for? For mounting an M203. Dustin ahhhhhhh ok I was thinking it was for a sling. Thanks dustin
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Posted: 4/26/2010 10:11:46 AM EDT
[#24]
I'm running out of pictures. 
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Posted: 4/26/2010 8:27:58 PM EDT
[#25]
Note the PMAGS and all kinds of mismatched gear colors.
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Posted: 4/26/2010 9:02:15 PM EDT
[#26]
Diggin' through some extra parts (future projects) I came across 2 extra KAC rail covers... haha... 
- Clint |
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Posted: 4/26/2010 11:48:25 PM EDT
[#27]
I need more rail covers. And I can't decide if I like the VFG on here or not.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2010 12:05:30 AM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I need more rail covers. And I can't decide if I like the VFG on here or not. It doesnt need one to be a complete copy, it is your preference.............I just watched the FN factory tour where they actually made all the parts from scratch, and all the M16A4's had on them was just the Knights rails and panels on all 4 sides of the rails......... No VFG from the factory. I like my VFG because it helps me turn that long barrel as I am used to SBR's and carbines. |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2010 12:27:39 PM EDT
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BCM upper RRA lower ACOG ta31 horseshoe reticle Matech BUIS KAC M5 Surefire 951 on arms mount General sling system 3 pt BCM FA BC and mpi tested bolt Took me over a year to put this together and I am still waiting on the grip pod that should be here friday. |
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Posted: 4/28/2010 1:11:15 PM EDT
[#30]
Originally Posted By SD307:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/2010-04-2811-00-27_0079.jpg BCM upper RRA lower ACOG ta31 horseshoe reticle Matech BUIS KAC M5 Surefire 951 on arms mount General sling system 3 pt BCM FA BC and mpi tested bolt Took me over a year to put this together and I am still waiting on the grip pod that should be here friday. Very, very nice!  I particularly like that Surefire. Is that the one the Marine Corps issues? If not, then which one do they issue?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2010 1:37:41 PM EDT
[#31]
Oh no...............not another issue item..............
A SureFire lamp now?.......................What's next, a fricking issued buttscratcher?!?! This clone is racking up to be the most expensive AR in the safe! I'm glad I dont want a MKII mod 0..............................................nevermind, I do..... |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2010 1:39:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SD307]
[#32]
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Very, very nice! I particularly like that Surefire. Is that the one the Marine Corps issues? If not, then which one do they issue?The light is a Surefire 951. LOOK AT THE 1ST 2 PICS ON PAGE 39. The 961 and 951 are issue the 951 is only 60 lumens the 961 is brighter but heavier. Many pics also show some soldiers have 6p and other odd lights they purchased themselves. The lights are not issued to everyone and just like BUIS many chose not to mount it. I know when I was in Iraq I wished I had a light several times mostly when we were doing house searches there are some awfully dark closets in that country. |
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Posted: 4/28/2010 7:37:44 PM EDT
[#33]
Originally Posted By SD307:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/2010-04-2811-00-27_0079.jpg BCM upper RRA lower ACOG ta31 horseshoe reticle Matech BUIS KAC M5 Surefire 951 on arms mount General sling system 3 pt BCM FA BC and mpi tested bolt Took me over a year to put this together and I am still waiting on the grip pod that should be here friday. The only thing that doesn't have is..... a range report. |
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Posted: 4/28/2010 10:02:49 PM EDT
[#34]
Sweet SD307...
- Clint |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2010 12:20:18 AM EDT
[#35]
Updated pic, now with Aimpoint and Larue mount.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2010 9:16:43 AM EDT
[#36]
Does anybody here have a painted or camo'd A4?
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Posted: 4/30/2010 7:25:29 PM EDT
[#37]
Originally Posted By rogue007:
Does anybody here have a painted or camo'd A4? ..as CAMO as it gets for me.
I pieced the lower together. As far as the upper, It is believed to be a pre-m16A4 spec flattop upper from Colt...noting the carry handle forge mark, carry handle/upper rail interface, non "F" FSB, and flashhider with 45 degree offset flats from vertical...estimated age is early 1990's-ish...No I dont want to get a "modern one"...I would rather buy other guns until M16A4 parts are more readily available. 
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SD, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2010 8:07:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SD307]
[#38]
Its done the grip pod came yesterday. Th goal was to make a clone like what i was seeing in recent photos. So matech BUIS, General sling sytems 3 point, and grip pod were a must. Other items the surefire 951, acog (I know its the wrong reticle but I disliked the chevron), and KAC M5, are older issue. I have had her out several times now she shoots quite well with m193 55 grains I got some 62 grain stuff today. I have shot some 2 in groups at 200 yards but no 1 in groups at 100 yards yet. At 400 yards she is keeping them on paper but there is no real "group" at that range. She is heavy around 11 lbs as set up in the pic. The photo doesn't really do it justice it looks like a battleship in person. This is a great thread thanks to all of you for your info and insite in helping me put this beauty together. |
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Posted: 4/30/2010 10:58:15 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By SD307:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/best2.jpg Its done the grip pod came yesterday. Th goal was to make a clone like what i was seeing in recent photos. So matech BUIS, General sling sytems 3 point, and grip pod were a must. Other items the surefire 951, acog (I know its the wrong reticle but I disliked the chevron), and KAC M5, are older issue. I have had her out several times now she shoots quite well with m193 55 grains I got some 62 grain stuff today. I have shot some 2 in groups at 200 yards but no 1 in groups at 100 yards yet. At 400 yards she is keeping them on paper but there is no real "group" at that range. She is heavy around 11 lbs as set up in the pic. The photo doesn't really do it justice it looks like a battleship in person. This is a great thread thanks to all of you for your info and insite in helping me put this beauty together. I have a friend that wants that sling. Where did you get it? |
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Posted: 4/30/2010 11:04:52 PM EDT
[#40]
I have an A2 that I'm thinking about making into an A4, but I'm worried that with the rails it will be very front heavy. Anyone think the A4 is front heavy?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2010 1:02:47 AM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By Joshisskinny:
I have an A2 that I'm thinking about making into an A4, but I'm worried that with the rails it will be very front heavy. Anyone think the A4 is front heavy? It might add alittle weight, but honestly I don't notice a difference with either the A2 handguards or KAC M5 rails installed. The KAC rails are light. |
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Posted: 5/1/2010 1:17:48 AM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By CPT1-285TH:
Originally Posted By Joshisskinny:
I have an A2 that I'm thinking about making into an A4, but I'm worried that with the rails it will be very front heavy. Anyone think the A4 is front heavy? It might add alittle weight, but honestly I don't notice a difference with either the A2 handguards or KAC M5 rails installed. The KAC rails are light. Handles real well until you start adding lights, PEQ's etc... |
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Posted: 5/1/2010 2:14:11 AM EDT
[#43]
Originally Posted By SD307:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/best2.jpg Its done the grip pod came yesterday. Th goal was to make a clone like what i was seeing in recent photos. So matech BUIS, General sling sytems 3 point, and grip pod were a must. Other items the surefire 951, acog (I know its the wrong reticle but I disliked the chevron), and KAC M5, are older issue. I have had her out several times now she shoots quite well with m193 55 grains I got some 62 grain stuff today. I have shot some 2 in groups at 200 yards but no 1 in groups at 100 yards yet. At 400 yards she is keeping them on paper but there is no real "group" at that range. She is heavy around 11 lbs as set up in the pic. The photo doesn't really do it justice it looks like a battleship in person. This is a great thread thanks to all of you for your info and insite in helping me put this beauty together. What.........no buttstock mag pouch??
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Posted: 5/1/2010 2:54:22 AM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By FlDiveCop71:
Originally Posted By SD307:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ROKbeef01/best2.jpg Its done the grip pod came yesterday. Th goal was to make a clone like what i was seeing in recent photos. So matech BUIS, General sling sytems 3 point, and grip pod were a must. Other items the surefire 951, acog (I know its the wrong reticle but I disliked the chevron), and KAC M5, are older issue. I have had her out several times now she shoots quite well with m193 55 grains I got some 62 grain stuff today. I have shot some 2 in groups at 200 yards but no 1 in groups at 100 yards yet. At 400 yards she is keeping them on paper but there is no real "group" at that range. She is heavy around 11 lbs as set up in the pic. The photo doesn't really do it justice it looks like a battleship in person. This is a great thread thanks to all of you for your info and insite in helping me put this beauty together. What.........no buttstock mag pouch??
Yeah, What gives  ????
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Posted: 5/1/2010 7:13:12 AM EDT
[#45]
Originally Posted By CPT1-285TH:
Originally Posted By Joshisskinny:
I have an A2 that I'm thinking about making into an A4, but I'm worried that with the rails it will be very front heavy. Anyone think the A4 is front heavy? It might add alittle weight, but honestly I don't notice a difference with either the A2 handguards or KAC M5 rails installed. The KAC rails are light. KAC M5 RAS is about 17oz. So your slapping over a pound to the front of the rifle. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2010 8:47:08 AM EDT
[#46]
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Originally Posted By CPT1-285TH:
Originally Posted By Joshisskinny:
I have an A2 that I'm thinking about making into an A4, but I'm worried that with the rails it will be very front heavy. Anyone think the A4 is front heavy? It might add alittle weight, but honestly I don't notice a difference with either the A2 handguards or KAC M5 rails installed. The KAC rails are light. KAC M5 RAS is about 17oz. So your slapping over a pound to the front of the rifle. You sure?........ it doesnt seem that heavy...................or maybe Im that strong!!!!!! |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2010 9:50:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SD307]
[#47]
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I have a friend that wants that sling. Where did you get it? There is a link on page 40 from Kbar3 to general sling sytems- Originally Posted By SD307:
Originally Posted By KaBar3:
The sling we used through part of boot camp as well as when I got to my unit, was/is a 3-point from Sling-System. http://www.slingsystem.com/generalslingmain.htm Now that said, some of the guys who went over to Iraq in '05 were issued a different 3-point with a mag pouch for the butt stock. If a Marine wanted to, he could purchase his own sling and use it. At least at our unit he can. site isn't fully set up yet but I sent them an email they called me 2 biz days later and I ordered the sling. There is no mag pouch because I wanted to clone what I was seeing in recent pics- 09, 10. I have not seen any mag pouches in those years. Take a look at the pics on pages 39, 40, 41 thats what i was going for. She does not feel front heavy if the light is not mounted. |
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Posted: 5/1/2010 11:27:36 AM EDT
[#48]
Originally Posted By SD307:
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I have a friend that wants that sling. Where did you get it? There is a link on page 40 from Kbar3 to general sling sytems- Originally Posted By SD307:
Originally Posted By KaBar3:
The sling we used through part of boot camp as well as when I got to my unit, was/is a 3-point from Sling-System. http://www.slingsystem.com/generalslingmain.htm Now that said, some of the guys who went over to Iraq in '05 were issued a different 3-point with a mag pouch for the butt stock. If a Marine wanted to, he could purchase his own sling and use it. At least at our unit he can. site isn't fully set up yet but I sent them an email they called me 2 biz days later and I ordered the sling. There is no mag pouch because I wanted to clone what I was seeing in recent pics- 09, 10. I have not seen any mag pouches in those years. Take a look at the pics on pages 39, 40, 41 thats what i was going for. She does not feel front heavy if the light is not mounted. Thanks. What a poorly designed web site. Can't order from it and it says the only color is black. Hmmm... I'll pass it on anyway. Maybe he can figure it out. |
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Posted: 5/1/2010 12:29:39 PM EDT
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I keep forgetting to post this. I saw it in another thread which I can't find now. A QD mount for the ACOG.
M4/M16 R-COM E-Model (Rifle Combat Optic Mount) 
USMC AUTHORIZED for use with issued Trijicon TA31RCO 4x ACOG. Also compatible w/ 3.5 & 5.5x ACOG and RX30 Reflex series. Link I couldn't remember if it was here in this thread or not. But now it is so I can find it again.
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Posted: 5/1/2010 12:33:44 PM EDT
[#50]
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I keep forgetting to post this. I saw it in another thread which I can't find now. A QD mount for the ACOG. M4/M16 R-COM E-Model (Rifle Combat Optic Mount) http://ustacticalsupply.com/images/products/display/GDI_RCME.jpg USMC AUTHORIZED for use with issued Trijicon TA31RCO 4x ACOG. Also compatible w/ 3.5 & 5.5x ACOG and RX30 Reflex series. Link I couldn't remember if it was here in this thread or not. But now it is so I can find it again. Have yet to see any of those in the fleet. In fact the new SDOs (SU-258/PVQ) come with Larue mounts instead of those. |
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