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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
I'd say keep one and sell one. But go with what you deployed with. That was my original intent and then like you said " my collection continues to grow". I know a guy you can sell one to if you feel like it. Regardless I'm hitting you up on email to square the redi mag away. View Quote Email replied to, mentioned the lone star |
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I'm not an addict,I just have a growing collection
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: The EE is a bit crazy lately. View Quote @5pt56 Attached File |
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Originally Posted By crazysarge16:
@Tigwelder1971 @5pt56 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/394510/download-522217.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By crazysarge16:
Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: The EE is a bit crazy lately. @5pt56 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/394510/download-522217.JPG I saw you got the hookup from @5pt56, gotta look out, the man's fukn quick! Wasn't that long ago I remember being one step behind you on the good stuff 3 days a week! |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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I'm not an addict,I just have a growing collection
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
@crazysarge16 I saw you got the hookup from @5pt56, gotta look out, the man's fukn quick! Wasn't that long ago I remember being one step behind you on the good stuff 3 days a week! View Quote Yeah, I've calmed down on the EE for now, spent too much awhile back |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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What do you guys recommend securing the light switch to the kac vfg? I was using double sided Velcro but it keeps peeling off
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I'm not an addict,I just have a growing collection
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Originally Posted By Vuong0916:
What do you guys recommend securing the light switch to the kac vfg? I was using double sided Velcro but it keeps peeling off View Quote I always used 100mph tape or electrical tape, whichever I had on hand at given moment |
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Originally Posted By Vuong0916:
What do you guys recommend securing the light switch to the kac vfg? I was using double sided Velcro but it keeps peeling off View Quote |
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Finally finished building my upper this past weekend and got my lower milled out. Productive weekend.
Hopefully I can get to the range next week and pop her cherry. Couple questions though, first, need suggestions for an optic. I've seen EOTech's, Aimpoints and ACOGS all used, although ACOG seems to be the most prevalent. Which ACOG? Also might just want a non-magnified site like an M2. Thoughts? Second, to stamp or not to stamp? I'm a little ways off from finishing the lower, but can't decide to get it stamped or extend and pin this barrel? I see pros and cons to both. In the meantime, I have another stamped lower to use it on. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Finally finished building my upper this past weekend and got my lower milled out. Productive weekend. Hopefully I can get to the range next week and pop her cherry. Couple questions though, first, need suggestions for an optic. I've seen EOTech's, Aimpoints and ACOGS all used, although ACOG seems to be the most prevalent. Which ACOG? Also might just want a non-magnified site like an M2. Thoughts? Second, to stamp or not to stamp? I'm a little ways off from finishing the lower, but can't decide to get it stamped or extend and pin this barrel? I see pros and cons to both. In the meantime, I have another stamped lower to use it on. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/m4-523688.JPG View Quote As for a recommendation. Are you trying to clone anything specific? If not then pick what you like. If you are then it would either be the ACOG, EoTech or Aimpoint CompM2/3 respectively. Stamp or not to stamp. I've done P&W and too many damn stamps so my first question is are you planning to run a can on this? That matters for a few reasons. If no, then I say P&W with a standard A2 and $20 spacer from ADCO (Or the @Tigwelder1971 spacer if you got lucky enough to get some of his). P&W a standard A2 is MUCH cheaper than an NT4 or SF hider. The upside of a standard is it's cheap enough to have it cut off and go with something else in the future. Don't go with the extended A2 IMO. (read "they look bad") You can go through a lot of changes on the P&W price wise before you hit the $200 tax stamp cost if using a standard A2 FH. If you are running a can.....NT4 or SF then get the tax stamp or plan to dedicate that can and setup on the upper for a much more permanent future. I am pinning and welding an NT4 and an SF4P because those are "forever" historically accurate set-ups. For me it's a bit of a different purpose than most. (I think). I don't change things...I add new things...lol. Hope this makes sense and helps. I'm sure you'll hear several different opinions but this is what I think after spending time waiting on many NFA items and going both routes. |
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Thanks for the info!
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Nice lower! Acog is the TA01NSN. The easiest way to identify is that it doesn't have the fiber optic at the top. As for a recommendation. Are you trying to clone anything specific? If not then pick what you like. If you are then it would either be the ACOG, EoTech or Aimpoint CompM2/3 respectively. > P&W with a standard A2 and $20 spacer from ADCO (Or the @Tigwelder1971 spacer if you got lucky enough to get some of his). P&W a standard A2 is MUCH cheaper than an NT4 or SF hider. The upside of a standard is it's cheap enough to have it cut off and go with something else in the future. Don't go with the extended A2 IMO. (read "they look bad") View Quote No plans to fab more anytime soon, those were a MF! to run. Also, I got a one time pass from admin to sell those, no recurring sales ads. I may have a few stragglers in a parts box?? I'd have to dig. Eta: JT at Retro Arns Works makes them also, I hear they are A+. (Like everything he does). |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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SBR it, imo.
I should have something to show in here when I get home. I am killing time in the airport thinking about all the goodies in my mailbox. |
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Finally finished building my upper this past weekend and got my lower milled out. Productive weekend. Hopefully I can get to the range next week and pop her cherry. Couple questions though, first, need suggestions for an optic. I've seen EOTech's, Aimpoints and ACOGS all used, although ACOG seems to be the most prevalent. Which ACOG? Also might just want a non-magnified site like an M2. Thoughts? Second, to stamp or not to stamp? I'm a little ways off from finishing the lower, but can't decide to get it stamped or extend and pin this barrel? I see pros and cons to both. In the meantime, I have another stamped lower to use it on. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/m4-523688.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Nice lower! Acog is the TA01NSN. The easiest way to identify is that it doesn't have the fiber optic at the top. As for a recommendation. Are you trying to clone anything specific? If not then pick what you like. If you are then it would either be the ACOG, EoTech or Aimpoint CompM2/3 respectively. Stamp or not to stamp. I've done P&W and too many damn stamps so my first question is are you planning to run a can on this? That matters for a few reasons. If no, then I say P&W with a standard A2 and $20 spacer from ADCO (Or the @Tigwelder1971 spacer if you got lucky enough to get some of his). P&W a standard A2 is MUCH cheaper than an NT4 or SF hider. The upside of a standard is it's cheap enough to have it cut off and go with something else in the future. Don't go with the extended A2 IMO. (read "they look bad") You can go through a lot of changes on the P&W price wise before you hit the $200 tax stamp cost if using a standard A2 FH. If you are running a can.....NT4 or SF then get the tax stamp or plan to dedicate that can and setup on the upper for a much more permanent future. I am pinning and welding an NT4 and an SF4P because those are "forever" historically accurate set-ups. For me it's a bit of a different purpose than most. (I think). I don't change things...I add new things...lol. Hope this makes sense and helps. I'm sure you'll hear several different opinions but this is what I think after spending time waiting on many NFA items and going both routes. View Quote stamped an 80% lower before. Seems like it defeats the point! lol. Not cloning anything specific, just a stereotypical GWOT carbine. Something like this: Attached File |
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Thanks for the response, and yes it makes perfect sense. I'm inclined to get a stamp, the wait sucks though. I've done a few SBR's in the past, so it's nothing new, but I haven't stamped an 80% lower before. Seems like it defeats the point! lol. Not cloning anything specific, just a stereotypical GWOT carbine. Something like this: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/carbine-523778.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By tifosi:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Nice lower! Acog is the TA01NSN. The easiest way to identify is that it doesn't have the fiber optic at the top. As for a recommendation. Are you trying to clone anything specific? If not then pick what you like. If you are then it would either be the ACOG, EoTech or Aimpoint CompM2/3 respectively. Stamp or not to stamp. I've done P&W and too many damn stamps so my first question is are you planning to run a can on this? That matters for a few reasons. If no, then I say P&W with a standard A2 and $20 spacer from ADCO (Or the @Tigwelder1971 spacer if you got lucky enough to get some of his). P&W a standard A2 is MUCH cheaper than an NT4 or SF hider. The upside of a standard is it's cheap enough to have it cut off and go with something else in the future. Don't go with the extended A2 IMO. (read "they look bad") You can go through a lot of changes on the P&W price wise before you hit the $200 tax stamp cost if using a standard A2 FH. If you are running a can.....NT4 or SF then get the tax stamp or plan to dedicate that can and setup on the upper for a much more permanent future. I am pinning and welding an NT4 and an SF4P because those are "forever" historically accurate set-ups. For me it's a bit of a different purpose than most. (I think). I don't change things...I add new things...lol. Hope this makes sense and helps. I'm sure you'll hear several different opinions but this is what I think after spending time waiting on many NFA items and going both routes. stamped an 80% lower before. Seems like it defeats the point! lol. Not cloning anything specific, just a stereotypical GWOT carbine. Something like this: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/carbine-523778.JPG |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
The TA01NSN wide widespread ARMY issued in the M951 days, the TA31RCO-M150 would better match your 952V as far as time lines go. That's also the same setup I have (just slightly dif reticle) traded off the RMR for an EOTech that's now on my CQBR https://i.imgur.com/sp1O97u.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Don't listen to this guy. NSN or bust. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
The TA01NSN wide widespread ARMY issued in the M951 days, the TA31RCO-M150 would better match your 952V as far as time lines go. That's also the same setup I have (just slightly dif reticle) traded off the RMR for an EOTech that's now on my CQBR https://i.imgur.com/sp1O97u.jpg |
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Thanks for the response, and yes it makes perfect sense. I'm inclined to get a stamp, the wait sucks though. I've done a few SBR's in the past, so it's nothing new, but I haven't stamped an 80% lower before. Seems like it defeats the point! lol. Not cloning anything specific, just a stereotypical GWOT carbine. Something like this: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/carbine-523778.JPG View Quote I never thought about it but you make a point on the 80%'s although my primary reason for those are to be able to look more accurate such as your Baller FN lower. |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
The TA01NSN was more widespread ARMY issued in the M951 days, the TA31RCO-M150 would better match your 952V as far as time lines go. That's also the same setup I have (just slightly dif reticle) traded off the RMR for an EOTech that's now on my CQBR https://i.imgur.com/sp1O97u.jpg View Quote |
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I have several stamped lowers but not my Block 1.5 clone or BHD/IDF clone, both with 14.5s. Mainly because they’re my go-to rifles and I didn’t want to deal with that.
Having said that, I prefer the extended A2 over the spacer, maybe I’m just weird. |
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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Great information, thank you! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By tifosi:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
The TA01NSN was more widespread ARMY issued in the M951 days, the TA31RCO-M150 would better match your 952V as far as time lines go. That's also the same setup I have (just slightly dif reticle) traded off the RMR for an EOTech that's now on my CQBR https://i.imgur.com/sp1O97u.jpg @Mossyrocks its gotta be the pain meds talking or all your blood has gone to your hurt balls. Spacer is mo betta than A2X |
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Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
I have several stamped lowers but not my Block 1.5 clone or BHD/IDF clone, both with 14.5s. Mainly because they’re my go-to rifles and I didn’t want to deal with that. Having said that, I prefer the extended A2 over the spacer, maybe I’m just weird. View Quote Then again you have good taste in movies so I suppose you're not THAT weird...... |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
You are weird! Then again you have good taste in movies so I suppose you're not THAT weird...... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
I have several stamped lowers but not my Block 1.5 clone or BHD/IDF clone, both with 14.5s. Mainly because they’re my go-to rifles and I didn’t want to deal with that. Having said that, I prefer the extended A2 over the spacer, maybe I’m just weird. Then again you have good taste in movies so I suppose you're not THAT weird...... To each their own. If we all liked the same shit it'd be damn boring! |
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Prefer the A2X!!?? To each their own. If we all liked the same shit it'd be damn boring! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
I have several stamped lowers but not my Block 1.5 clone or BHD/IDF clone, both with 14.5s. Mainly because they’re my go-to rifles and I didn’t want to deal with that. Having said that, I prefer the extended A2 over the spacer, maybe I’m just weird. Then again you have good taste in movies so I suppose you're not THAT weird...... To each their own. If we all liked the same shit it'd be damn boring! I couldn't mount my fuggin BFA on it! |
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Haha, oh you guys...
I think it’s because the A2X is just another flash hider, but the spacer looks like a bandaid or something. Like it shouldn’t be there...? I dunno, can’t quite put my finger on it. I thought they looked weird when I first did it but I don’t notice it anymore. And they still make excellent Griffin M4SD mounts. Hehe. |
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40xb-shooter: When a man whose eyes are pointing in two different directions says "don't try this at home" I tend to follow that advice.
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Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
Haha, oh you guys... I think it’s because the A2X is just another flash hider, but the spacer looks like a bandaid or something. Like it shouldn’t be there...? I dunno, can’t quite put my finger on it. I thought they looked weird when I first did it but I don’t notice it anymore. And they still make excellent Griffin M4SD mounts. Hehe. View Quote |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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40xb-shooter: When a man whose eyes are pointing in two different directions says "don't try this at home" I tend to follow that advice.
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
@Vuong0916 this is with my PEQ pressure switch, I use the same setup for SF pressure switch as well tho. https://i.imgur.com/1xIoWGG.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Dude....toss the flosser when you're done with it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
@Vuong0916 this is with my PEQ pressure switch, I use the same setup for SF pressure switch as well tho. https://i.imgur.com/1xIoWGG.jpg |
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40xb-shooter: When a man whose eyes are pointing in two different directions says "don't try this at home" I tend to follow that advice.
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Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
Speaking of A2Xs, I’m not sure how I feel about the cut of this one from Adco compared with the one from BCM. The slits aren’t cut as far and are actually less open than a standard A2. Like it’s not bored out as much. https://i.imgur.com/iurQPVU.jpg View Quote |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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40xb-shooter: When a man whose eyes are pointing in two different directions says "don't try this at home" I tend to follow that advice.
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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40xb-shooter: When a man whose eyes are pointing in two different directions says "don't try this at home" I tend to follow that advice.
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Originally Posted By Mossyrocks:
I haven’t tried it yet. I plan to test it head to head with the BCM. Both are Colts with a Colt M4 barrel. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Help me out guys.....
I know not shit about lasers. Local guy has one for sale. All I know: It is tan, it works, it takes CR123 battery. Has a couple filters with it. Says it has visable/IR settings. Serial # "may be ground off". I showed him a pic of the LA-5, says it looks the same. What do I Iook for to verify it's real? If it is mil (S/N fubar), can I even own it? I don't wanna take it in the shorts on an airsoft dupe...or get a visit from the man. @MILSPEC556 |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
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Also, what is a fair price?
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Help me out guys..... I know not shit about lasers. Local guy has one for sale. All I know: It is tan, it works, it takes CR123 battery. Has a couple filters with it. Says it has visable/IR settings. Serial # "may be ground off". I showed him a pic of the LA-5, says it looks the same. What do I Iook for to verify it's real? If it is mil (S/N fubar), can I even own it? I don't wanna take it in the shorts on an airsoft dupe...or get a visit from the man. @MILSPEC556 View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Roger that, thank you. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Tell him to send you pics, and shoot me an I.M. with said pics and ill tell you its model and the rundown If the adjustment turrets aren't raised and there's no white light (PEQ-16, of which there are also a couple diff models of) then its a PEQ-15 or an ATPIAL-C. But if the serial is gonezo then its def not an ATPIAL-C |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I will say if its an LA-5 (raised adjustment turrets is how you tell by eye) it is expensive. Especially if UHP model (uber high output) If the adjustment turrets aren't raised and there's no white light (PEQ-16, of which there are also a couple diff models of) then its a PEQ-15 or an ATPIAL-C. But if the serial is gonezo then its def not an ATPIAL-C View Quote Also if it's a full powered PEQ-15 it will show that on the side label and should be 45 mw. |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
I just sold my 16b and shipped this morning or I could have sent you a pic of that. Also if it's a full powered PEQ-15 it will show that on the side label and should be 45 mw. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I will say if its an LA-5 (raised adjustment turrets is how you tell by eye) it is expensive. Especially if UHP model (uber high output) If the adjustment turrets aren't raised and there's no white light (PEQ-16, of which there are also a couple diff models of) then its a PEQ-15 or an ATPIAL-C. But if the serial is gonezo then its def not an ATPIAL-C Also if it's a full powered PEQ-15 it will show that on the side label and should be 45 mw. |
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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Ima get some pics hopefully tonight. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I will say if its an LA-5 (raised adjustment turrets is how you tell by eye) it is expensive. Especially if UHP model (uber high output) If the adjustment turrets aren't raised and there's no white light (PEQ-16, of which there are also a couple diff models of) then its a PEQ-15 or an ATPIAL-C. But if the serial is gonezo then its def not an ATPIAL-C Also if it's a full powered PEQ-15 it will show that on the side label and should be 45 mw. |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Also, was he the one that said "serial may be ground off?" cause if he owns it and isn't sure if its ground or not, that sounds kind of sketch. Almost like some possible sting. Or he's just really that dumb. View Quote |
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