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DontBuryMe

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Posted: 1/12/2020 11:20:50 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Guntoter:
Here is another view of Spc Christopher Lord (aka: The Lord) with his M4, but with a standard KAC VFG. Note the UID tag and Matech rear sight.

Photo that can be enlarged

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/137/M4_Spc__Christopher_Lord_jpg-1232151.JPG

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He also brands his personal purchase items with a permanent marker symbol. Visible on the Ergo grip in this pic, and on the stock latch on the CTR in the first pic.

This is the guy that makes unit armorers nervous. Lol

Winniethepooh Joined Nov 2012 Posts 811 EE 100% (151) WA, USA	Posted: 1/13/2020 2:40:15 PM EST [#2] Block 1.5 One day I’ll figure out how to post pics

CMCctx

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Posted: 1/13/2020 2:48:43 PM EST

[#3]

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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:

He also brands his personal purchase items with a permanent marker symbol. Visible on the Ergo grip in this pic, and on the stock latch on the CTR in the first pic.

This is the guy that makes unit armorers nervous. Lol

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Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but that Thompson grip is about to become part of my rig. At least to test out. I'm thinking an A.R.M.S. #17dl would be more sturdy. If nothing else it's a fun project.

CMCctx Joined Aug 2017 Posts 355 EE 100% (43) TX, USA	Posted: 1/13/2020 2:51:06 PM EST [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By Winniethepooh: Block 1.5 One day I’ll figure out how to post pics View Quote Nice stick, bro! I dig the different colors. My Mod 1 was taken from a bunch of different builds/paint schemes and makes for a cool rig to look at, I think.

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 27859 EE 100% (449) IA, USA	Posted: 1/13/2020 2:55:53 PM EST [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By Winniethepooh: Block 1.5 One day I’ll figure out how to post pics View Quote @Winniethepooh
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DontBuryMe Nobody. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 10794 EE 100% (343) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/13/2020 3:16:05 PM EST [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By CMCctx: Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but that Thompson grip is about to become part of my rig. At least to test out. I'm thinking an A.R.M.S. #17dl would be more sturdy. If nothing else it's a fun project. View Quote Awesome. Post it up when you're done.

Winniethepooh Joined Nov 2012 Posts 812 EE 100% (151) WA, USA	Posted: 1/13/2020 4:48:56 PM EST [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200113-135440_Samsung_Internet-1232857.jpg @Winniethepooh View Quote How about this one;)? Block 1.5

VeganCrossfitter Joined Jun 2018 Posts 36 EE 100% (13) TX, USA	Posted: 1/16/2020 7:19:44 AM EST [#8] Block I

RotorWash109 Member Joined Sep 2019 Posts 653 EE 100% (64) IN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2020 9:36:03 AM EST [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By VeganCrossfitter: Block I https://i.imgur.com/gJZAARP.jpg View Quote Very nice rifle.
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DontBuryMe Nobody. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 10802 EE 100% (343) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/16/2020 9:46:29 AM EST [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By VeganCrossfitter: Block I https://i.imgur.com/gJZAARP.jpg View Quote This is nice.

DJ_Skinny

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Posted: 1/16/2020 3:40:30 PM EST

[#11]

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Originally Posted By Winniethepooh:

How about this one;)?

Block 1.5

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You just need to add the "img" tags around the address for the photo. On Flickr there's a little arrow at the bottom right of your photo. If you click that it will give you the URL to post. Just put the [*img*]http://....[*/img*] around that address to post a pic. Make sure to delete the asterisks * from inside those brackets and you should be good to go.

Block 1.5 by ernie miranda, on Flickr" />

CMCctx Joined Aug 2017 Posts 365 EE 100% (43) TX, USA	Posted: 1/16/2020 9:32:25 PM EST [#12] Does anyone know what years the KAC 600m and 300m rears were introduced?

DontBuryMe Nobody. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 10803 EE 100% (343) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/16/2020 10:47:28 PM EST [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By CMCctx: Does anyone know what years the KAC 600m and 300m rears were introduced? View Quote The NSN for the 300m BUIS shows October 8, 1997 as the established date.

CMCctx

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Posted: 1/17/2020 12:46:16 PM EST

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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:

The NSN for the 300m BUIS shows October 8, 1997 as the established date.

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Thanks for the info. The 600m NSN looks like January 20, 2010. So I guess I'm going with the 300. My upper is from 05/01, handguard 08/16/00. Trying to keep everything close together.

Then again, the Gen 1 SOPMOD is October 27, 2006. So that might keep me awake at night.

Combat_Diver

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Posted: 1/17/2020 12:58:55 PM EST

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Originally Posted By CMCctx:

Thanks for the info. The 600m NSN looks like January 20, 2010. So I guess I'm going with the 300. My upper is from 05/01, handguard 08/16/00. Trying to keep everything close together.

Then again, the Gen 1 SOPMOD is October 27, 2006. So that might keep me awake at night.

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Gen 1 was like 96-97' ish. Got issued the M4A1 in 95' and had a ACOG when I went to Haiti the same year.

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CMCctx Joined Aug 2017 Posts 368 EE 100% (43) TX, USA	Posted: 1/17/2020 1:01:47 PM EST [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Gen 1 was like 96-97' ish. Got issued the M4A1 in 95' and had a ACOG when I went to Haiti the same year. CD View Quote I must have found/searched the wrong NSN. That's great news!

wissota4 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 3402 EE 100% (57) MN, USA	Posted: 1/17/2020 9:59:58 PM EST [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By CMCctx: I must have found/searched the wrong NSN. That's great news! View Quote Are you searching in fedlog or something? It should say other nsn's used.

CMCctx Joined Aug 2017 Posts 371 EE 100% (43) TX, USA	Posted: 1/18/2020 10:49:56 AM EST [#18] Quote History Originally Posted By wissota4: Are you searching in fedlog or something? It should say other nsn's used. View Quote I used.. uh.. Google. I suspect that's the point where I went wrong.

JoeBud B/1/9 - 4/27/67 - Khe Sanh Joined Oct 2001 Posts 3086 EE 100% (346) AR, USA	Posted: 1/18/2020 6:15:49 PM EST [Last Edit: JoeBud] [#19] Still waiting on a good deal on a used RAS. ETA: found a RAS and a Comp m2 on a Wilcox mount. This one is done.
	"If its worth shooting, shoot it twice."

CouchCommando22 Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 12813 EE 100% (339) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 3:38:02 PM EST [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By JoeBud: Still waiting on a good deal on a used RAS. https://i.imgur.com/cUZ04I8.jpg View Quote I just sold my last spare. Usually Shark Arms has new ones for a decent price
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veeklog Member Joined Dec 2006 Posts 1728 EE 100% (36) USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 3:46:49 PM EST [#21] Originally Posted By DoctorLove: I just sold my last spare. Usually Shark Arms has new ones for a decent price View Quote Looks like Chris at Shark Arms has them in stock; if he out, try Thoroughbred Tactical. Just bought my last set from them for $179 USD
	Mark it Zero!!

JoeBud B/1/9 - 4/27/67 - Khe Sanh Joined Oct 2001 Posts 3090 EE 100% (346) AR, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 8:54:05 PM EST [#22] Thanks, guys. I found a local guy that has one for sale.
	"If its worth shooting, shoot it twice."

CMCctx Joined Aug 2017 Posts 374 EE 100% (43) TX, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 10:34:27 PM EST [#23] Was the FF RAS carbine ever issued on anything? Now that I have the proper one almost buttoned up, kind of wanting to deviate course a little into the oddball clones.

GHOS7 Lost account est. 2006 Joined Feb 2016 Posts 1277 EE 100% (19) TX, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 10:50:46 PM EST [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By DoctorLove: I just sold my last spare. Usually Shark Arms has new ones for a decent price View Quote Got mine from Shark also, brand new in the plastic. I paid $160ish I think last yr.
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JoeBud B/1/9 - 4/27/67 - Khe Sanh Joined Oct 2001 Posts 3093 EE 100% (346) AR, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 7:31:40 PM EST [#25] Now it is complete for the time being.
	"If its worth shooting, shoot it twice."

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 28100 EE 100% (449) IA, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 7:51:56 PM EST [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By JoeBud: Now it is complete for the time being. https://i.imgur.com/ucQw8v1.jpg View Quote Nice!
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Kidnap_44 Extremely Deplorable Joined Oct 2012 Posts 737 EE 100% (137) MN, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 7:59:03 PM EST [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By JoeBud: Now it is complete for the time being. https://i.imgur.com/ucQw8v1.jpg View Quote Awesome, love it!
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srob7001 Joined Sep 2011 Posts 2892 EE 100% (72) FL, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 8:32:50 PM EST [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By JoeBud: Now it is complete for the time being. https://i.imgur.com/ucQw8v1.jpg View Quote We need a like button

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 28101 EE 100% (449) IA, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 9:12:17 PM EST [#29] RAS M4s in the EE HERE
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DontBuryMe Nobody. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 10806 EE 100% (343) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 10:58:17 PM EST [#30] Waiting on a black Gen 1 SOPMOD to come in...

CaptShiess Joined Nov 2006 Posts 2999 EE 100% (244) UT, USA	Posted: 1/24/2020 1:57:19 AM EST [Last Edit: CaptShiess] [#31] Quote History Originally Posted By JoeBud: Now it is complete for the time being. https://i.imgur.com/ucQw8v1.jpg View Quote Looks great! Makes me want to replace my car stock with a sopmod

brodband8 YCSMF Joined Oct 2011 Posts 6836 EE 100% (717) FL, USA	Posted: 1/24/2020 2:02:15 AM EST [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: Waiting on a black Gen 1 SOPMOD to come in... https://i.imgur.com/7WbWAGO.jpg View Quote I have the matching gen 1 lmt sopmod that was originally sold with that m952v. Paint matched and all.

DontBuryMe Nobody. Joined Jul 2012 Posts 10807 EE 100% (343) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/24/2020 1:50:23 PM EST [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By brodband8: I have the matching gen 1 lmt sopmod that was originally sold with that m952v. Paint matched and all. View Quote Oh really? Long lost pair

JoeBud

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Posted: 1/24/2020 2:22:08 PM EST

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Originally Posted By CaptShiess:

Looks great! Makes me want to replace my car stock with a sopmod

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Funny you say that, because all of my carbines are fitted with a CAR stock. I was a little reluctant to getting it, because I really like the looks of the CAR. The cheek weld is soooo much better, but it is just so darn wide compared to the CAR. It's just a bulkier stock. It's almost a little bit of a love/hate relationship. I at least now have a little diversity in my stable.

"If its worth shooting, shoot it twice."

brodband8 YCSMF Joined Oct 2011 Posts 6837 EE 100% (717) FL, USA	Posted: 1/24/2020 2:36:56 PM EST [#35] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: Oh really? Long lost pair View Quote Yes. I sold the light and stock separately. Both came from the same issued rifle so had same paint and wear. Looks like someone removed some of the paint from the light tho.

CaptShiess

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Posted: 1/24/2020 10:02:34 PM EST

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Originally Posted By JoeBud:
Funny you say that, because all of my carbines are fitted with a CAR stock. I was a little reluctant to getting it, because I really like the looks of the CAR. The cheek weld is soooo much better, but it is just so darn wide compared to the CAR. It's just a bulkier stock. It's almost a little bit of a love/hate relationship. I at least now have a little diversity in my stable.

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Originally Posted By CaptShiess:

Looks great! Makes me want to replace my car stock with a sopmod

Funny you say that, because all of my carbines are fitted with a CAR stock. I was a little reluctant to getting it, because I really like the looks of the CAR. The cheek weld is soooo much better, but it is just so darn wide compared to the CAR. It's just a bulkier stock. It's almost a little bit of a love/hate relationship. I at least now have a little diversity in my stable.

I totally get it. I’ve come full circle on my tastes and I’m back to the car stock on the majority of my rifles. I just love the simplicity/weight/size, but I do love the looks of that sopmod and you can’t deny the comfort of it... especially having a beard with the whisker pulling car stock.

DontBuryMe

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Posted: 1/25/2020 3:05:10 PM EST

[#37]

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Originally Posted By brodband8:

Yes. I sold the light and stock separately. Both came from the same issued rifle so had same paint and wear. Looks like someone removed some of the paint from the light tho.

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Yeah I took some of it off- started out with scrubbing the dirt out of the bezel so it would lock into white and IR modes. I left some of it for the salt

brodband8 YCSMF Joined Oct 2011 Posts 6838 EE 100% (717) FL, USA	Posted: 1/26/2020 7:00:02 PM EST [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By DontBuryMe: Yeah I took some of it off- started out with scrubbing the dirt out of the bezel so it would lock into white and IR modes. I left some of it for the salt View Quote gotcha. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

DontBuryMe

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Posted: 1/26/2020 9:19:33 PM EST

[Last Edit: DontBuryMe] [#39]

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Originally Posted By brodband8:

gotcha.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/283538/80690918_668311830365370_877474816432327-1251173.JPG

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/283538/79681938_1455496111284823_64945067679662-1251174.JPG

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Nice! That is how I had my last M4 set up too. I wont be putting a PEQ on my clone of it any time soon, so I am just missing the SOPMOD (should be here any day now...) for now. Thanks for the pics.

sanman28 Member Joined May 2009 Posts 9919 EE 100% (43) MO, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 10:16:43 AM EST [#40]

CMCctx

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Posted: 1/27/2020 6:18:56 PM EST

[#41]

Went standard and ordered a MaTech from Shark Arms. Eventually going to grab KAC 600 and 300m rears, but this can carry over to my M16A4 when that time comes.

Families be expensive. Maybe I can start the market on being an influencer for being poor

even getting paid in Ramen, I only need 228 packs to equal a KAC 300m rear. It ain't the proudest hustle, but it would get the job done!

HD2006

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Posted: 1/27/2020 8:12:59 PM EST

[#42]

Picked up a light for my Block I build. Wanted to go a little different and found a Surefire 660 Classic. It’s an interesting light, I’ve owned an older 660 in the past but this model is a little different. It’s basically a 660 body with an M951 series bezel in black and an XM dual switch. It’s current output is basically negative lumens but I plan on installing a Malkoff drop in eventually. Last pic is a comparison to an M951.

DontBuryMe

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Posted: 1/27/2020 9:15:05 PM EST

[Last Edit: DontBuryMe] [#43]

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Originally Posted By HD2006:
Picked up a light for my Block I build. Wanted to go a little different and found a Surefire 660 Classic. It’s an interesting light, I’ve owned an older 660 in the past but this model is a little different. It’s basically a 660 body with an M951 series bezel in black and an XM dual switch. It’s current output is basically negative lumens but I plan on installing a Malkoff drop in eventually. Last pic is a comparison to an M951.

https://i.imgur.com/cwCcp4L.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/P1eYXgR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1FKWFIf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dmWYROh.jpg

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I used to have one of those on an older rifle. A whole 65 lumens haha.

Nice build.

CaptShiess

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Posted: 1/27/2020 9:25:02 PM EST

[Last Edit: CaptShiess] [#44]

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Originally Posted By HD2006:
Picked up a light for my Block I build. Wanted to go a little different and found a Surefire 660 Classic. It’s an interesting light, I’ve owned an older 660 in the past but this model is a little different. It’s basically a 660 body with an M951 series bezel in black and an XM dual switch. It’s current output is basically negative lumens but I plan on installing a Malkoff drop in eventually. Last pic is a comparison to an M951.

https://i.imgur.com/cwCcp4L.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/P1eYXgR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1FKWFIf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dmWYROh.jpg

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Looks good! I have one of those on my A2 build and tried the m61 drop in and no go :(. I don’t know if there is a drop in that can convert the classic 660. If you find one, let me know. Cool looking lights though.

HD2006

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Posted: 1/28/2020 12:54:44 AM EST

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Originally Posted By CaptShiess:

Looks good! I have one of those on my A2 build and tried the m60 drop in and no go :(. I don’t know if there is a drop in that can convert the classic 660. If you find one, let me know. Cool looking lights though.
https://i.imgur.com/VXVa2qN.jpg

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I took the Malkoff drop in from my 951 and it worked in the 660.

CaptShiess

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Posted: 1/28/2020 12:59:07 AM EST

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Originally Posted By HD2006:
I took the Malkoff drop in from my 951 and it worked in the 660.

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Originally Posted By HD2006:

Originally Posted By CaptShiess:

Looks good! I have one of those on my A2 build and tried the m60 drop in and no go :(. I don’t know if there is a drop in that can convert the classic 660. If you find one, let me know. Cool looking lights though.
https://i.imgur.com/VXVa2qN.jpg

I took the Malkoff drop in from my 951 and it worked in the 660.

Do you know which drop in it was? I need one bad too! Thanks for the info!!

Guntoter

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Posted: 1/28/2020 1:08:43 AM EST

[#47]

For those who are wanting to upgrade the bulb in the M951 or M952 Surefire's, here is what you need:

LED Milspec upgrade bulb

I am running this in my light and it's outstanding, something like 900 or so lumens compared to the 65 it came with. Gives you choices on orange peel or smooth reflector (I used orange peel to duplicate original) and several different bulb "heat" ranges (I used the Cree XP-L2 Cool White) The bulb is designed to fit in the 951 or 2 head with the shock absorber in the bezel, just need to pull off the outer spring of the bulb before installing, it's all in the directions it comes with. No need to modify anything, stretch springs or stand upside down with your tongue sideways to make it work like with the Malkoff, which are way more expensive. The Lumens Factory Milspec D-26LED is $35 and works.

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CaptShiess

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Posted: 1/28/2020 1:24:51 AM EST

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Originally Posted By Guntoter:
For those who are wanting to upgrade the bulb in the M951 or M952 Surefire's, here is what you need:

LED Milspec upgrade bulb

I am running this in my light and it's outstanding, something like 900 or so lumens compared to the 65 it came with. Gives you choices on orange peel or smooth reflector (I used orange peel to duplicate original) and several different bulb "heat" ranges (I used the Cree XP-L2 Cool White) The bulb is designed to fit in the 951 or 2 head with the shock absorber in the bezel, just need to pull off the outer spring of the bulb before installing, it's all in the directions it comes with. No need to modify anything, stretch springs or stand upside down with your tongue sideways to make it work like with the Malkoff, which are way more expensive. The Lumens Factory Milspec D-26LED is $35 and works.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/137/Light_lens_jpg-1252817.JPG
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Thanks man! Just ordered one!

FlyingMailman Joined Feb 2019 Posts 277 EE 0% (0) LA, USA	Posted: 1/28/2020 7:09:59 AM EST [#49] I've noticed a lot of these don't have the slight step down in the barrel profile before the flash hider, but the flash hiders are extended. Are these 16" barrels cut to 14.5" with a pinned/welded FH? I've been interested in having this done to a Colt 6920 but I'm afraid of any potential downsides. What are they? Can it chip the chrome lining?

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 28189 EE 100% (449) IA, USA	Posted: 1/28/2020 7:35:35 AM EST [#50] One of my favorite bang around guns...
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