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I kind of really hate the laser etching
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Originally Posted By DocBach:
I kind of really hate the laser etching Yeah, I think I would be forced to paint it. |
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Originally Posted By DocBach:
I kind of really hate the laser etching As do I. I didn't realize that DD is now offering an M4A1 branded upper. That's why I used DD custom build codes to build both of my M4A1 block II uppers and my MK18 upper. I now am craving a custom RIS II for a 12.5" barrel to round out the collection. We need to convince DD to put out another run of that handguard. |
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According to them, they aren't offering the upper right now, only complete guns. (believe me, I tried, since ordering an upper doesn't involve an FFL)
Laser etching: Meh, I don't really care either way, and I figure this will ultimately be a limited run of guns and having the laser etched "M4a1" will give it credence to being a factory built "socom" gun from DD much like the Colt LE6920SOCOM. Might still end up painting it, though--since some of the pictures in this thread of painted, battle-worn M4s look so badass. |
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Originally Posted By NapeSticksToKids:
Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By NapeSticksToKids:
So I've got the cqd mounts already, what slings work well with them? I've always used the ms2 and my tag one point but I'm ready to move on to a 2 point. You might like the HK hooks so it's worth a shot. For me I hated how the HK hooks were put at an angle so I went back to the QD swivel stuff. |
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Originally Posted By the444shooter:
<a href="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/the444shooter/media/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m485/the444shooter/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg</a> No, it's actually a factory gun, but only available through the distributor AcuSport from what I can gather. I got it from grabagun.com's retail store up by DFW (didn't see it on their website) I think that's where all the component RIS IIs are going, rather than to the custom build program through DD. want |
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Originally Posted By captainpooby:
I'd want the thing back. Damn right I would and I couldn't give a shit if it was used to shoot the balls off the Pope. |
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Just got in my base model for my SOCOM project. I picked up a Daniel Defense "M4a1 Socom" and it is SWEEEEET. It's got a pinned 14.5" (plus brake for legal length) DD CHF barrel, MOE stock, MOE trigger guard, and most importantly, the FDE RIS II rail system. I was surprised at how maneuverable it is even with the longer rail system on it. Comparing it to my unloaded V1 lightweight, I'd say that the "SOCOM" is actually a tad lighter, but in fairness, my V1 lightweight is wearing iron sights and a riser-mini red dot combo, so that can add slight amount of weight to skew my perception. It's also been said that DD triggers aren't the best on a consistent basis, but what I've found to be true in this case is that mine is VERY smooth, with no grit, and minimal creep. Now I'm just wrestling with optics for my next major investment--as I've posted in this thread, my options for Eotechs, ACOGs, and Elcans all leave me with different dents in my bank account, so I don't know which one I'll be going for just yet. Hopefully whatever I end up with will be worthy of a picture in this thread! Sounds awesome! Pics? Did you get it with the FDE RIS II off of the build your own ddm4? I've been waiting forever for that specific rail to show in stock in the build your own system but hasn't been available for a while. <a href="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/the444shooter/media/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m485/the444shooter/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg</a> No, it's actually a factory gun, but only available through the distributor AcuSport from what I can gather. I got it from grabagun.com's retail store up by DFW (didn't see it on their website) I think that's where all the component RIS IIs are going, rather than to the custom build program through DD. Is there a place I can buy one online then? Or do you have to get them through the brick and mortar store? I went to AcuSport's web page and it looks like they only do wholesale |
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Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Just got in my base model for my SOCOM project. I picked up a Daniel Defense "M4a1 Socom" and it is SWEEEEET. It's got a pinned 14.5" (plus brake for legal length) DD CHF barrel, MOE stock, MOE trigger guard, and most importantly, the FDE RIS II rail system. I was surprised at how maneuverable it is even with the longer rail system on it. Comparing it to my unloaded V1 lightweight, I'd say that the "SOCOM" is actually a tad lighter, but in fairness, my V1 lightweight is wearing iron sights and a riser-mini red dot combo, so that can add slight amount of weight to skew my perception. It's also been said that DD triggers aren't the best on a consistent basis, but what I've found to be true in this case is that mine is VERY smooth, with no grit, and minimal creep. Now I'm just wrestling with optics for my next major investment--as I've posted in this thread, my options for Eotechs, ACOGs, and Elcans all leave me with different dents in my bank account, so I don't know which one I'll be going for just yet. Hopefully whatever I end up with will be worthy of a picture in this thread! Sounds awesome! Pics? Did you get it with the FDE RIS II off of the build your own ddm4? I've been waiting forever for that specific rail to show in stock in the build your own system but hasn't been available for a while. <a href="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/the444shooter/media/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m485/the444shooter/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg</a> No, it's actually a factory gun, but only available through the distributor AcuSport from what I can gather. I got it from grabagun.com's retail store up by DFW (didn't see it on their website) I think that's where all the component RIS IIs are going, rather than to the custom build program through DD. Is there a place I can buy one online then? Or do you have to get them through the brick and mortar store? I went to AcuSport's web page and it looks like they only do wholesale I'd like to know as well. I've got a buddy waiting for a DD build code when they actually have FDE M4A1 RIS IIs available. He'd jump all over one of these. |
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"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Just got in my base model for my SOCOM project. I picked up a Daniel Defense "M4a1 Socom" and it is SWEEEEET. It's got a pinned 14.5" (plus brake for legal length) DD CHF barrel, MOE stock, MOE trigger guard, and most importantly, the FDE RIS II rail system. I was surprised at how maneuverable it is even with the longer rail system on it. Comparing it to my unloaded V1 lightweight, I'd say that the "SOCOM" is actually a tad lighter, but in fairness, my V1 lightweight is wearing iron sights and a riser-mini red dot combo, so that can add slight amount of weight to skew my perception. It's also been said that DD triggers aren't the best on a consistent basis, but what I've found to be true in this case is that mine is VERY smooth, with no grit, and minimal creep. Now I'm just wrestling with optics for my next major investment--as I've posted in this thread, my options for Eotechs, ACOGs, and Elcans all leave me with different dents in my bank account, so I don't know which one I'll be going for just yet. Hopefully whatever I end up with will be worthy of a picture in this thread! Sounds awesome! Pics? Did you get it with the FDE RIS II off of the build your own ddm4? I've been waiting forever for that specific rail to show in stock in the build your own system but hasn't been available for a while. <a href="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/the444shooter/media/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m485/the444shooter/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg</a> No, it's actually a factory gun, but only available through the distributor AcuSport from what I can gather. I got it from grabagun.com's retail store up by DFW (didn't see it on their website) I think that's where all the component RIS IIs are going, rather than to the custom build program through DD. Is there a place I can buy one online then? Or do you have to get them through the brick and mortar store? I went to AcuSport's web page and it looks like they only do wholesale I've seen a few on gunbroker, and obviously Grabagun.com has the ability to get them (this was the only one in the store, so maybe they just had one and didn't want to put it online?) so you could possibly call them and see if they're going to be getting more. I know that Champion Firearms in College Station, TX also carries a ton of Daniel Defense, so you could call them, too. The part number on the box says "DA-08221," which might help them search (I used to work retail gun sales, and it helps immensely when you give the actual part number,) and comes from AcuSport, they'll at least have the two variables that help them search--the availability is the only unknown factor good luck! |
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You don't want any part of me right now, I'm full of bitterness, Scotch, and impure thoughts!!!!
. PA-PA-PA-PA-POW! Like 10 pounds of C4 in your sister! --Redhed97 |
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Originally Posted By Brunks:
Originally Posted By the444shooter:
Just got in my base model for my SOCOM project. I picked up a Daniel Defense "M4a1 Socom" and it is SWEEEEET. It's got a pinned 14.5" (plus brake for legal length) DD CHF barrel, MOE stock, MOE trigger guard, and most importantly, the FDE RIS II rail system. I was surprised at how maneuverable it is even with the longer rail system on it. Comparing it to my unloaded V1 lightweight, I'd say that the "SOCOM" is actually a tad lighter, but in fairness, my V1 lightweight is wearing iron sights and a riser-mini red dot combo, so that can add slight amount of weight to skew my perception. It's also been said that DD triggers aren't the best on a consistent basis, but what I've found to be true in this case is that mine is VERY smooth, with no grit, and minimal creep. Now I'm just wrestling with optics for my next major investment--as I've posted in this thread, my options for Eotechs, ACOGs, and Elcans all leave me with different dents in my bank account, so I don't know which one I'll be going for just yet. Hopefully whatever I end up with will be worthy of a picture in this thread! Sounds awesome! Pics? Did you get it with the FDE RIS II off of the build your own ddm4? I've been waiting forever for that specific rail to show in stock in the build your own system but hasn't been available for a while. <a href="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/the444shooter/media/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m485/the444shooter/Snapbucket/7282D70F.jpg</a> No, it's actually a factory gun, but only available through the distributor AcuSport from what I can gather. I got it from grabagun.com's retail store up by DFW (didn't see it on their website) I think that's where all the component RIS IIs are going, rather than to the custom build program through DD. Is there a place I can buy one online then? Or do you have to get them through the brick and mortar store? I went to AcuSport's web page and it looks like they only do wholesale I've seen a few on gunbroker, and obviously Grabagun.com has the ability to get them (this was the only one in the store, so maybe they just had one and didn't want to put it online?) so you could possibly call them and see if they're going to be getting more. I know that Champion Firearms in College Station, TX also carries a ton of Daniel Defense, so you could call them, too. The part number on the box says "DA-08221," which might help them search (I used to work retail gun sales, and it helps immensely when you give the actual part number,) and comes from AcuSport, they'll at least have the two variables that help them search--the availability is the only unknown factor good luck! Does anyone else know of away to get a rifle with a FDE RIS II rail online? Other than build your own ddm4 or through gun broker? I would prefer not to buy a rifle, buy a FDE RIS II, have to have someone instal the RIS II, and sell the other rail. And it's funny you mention Champion Firearms. I got to Texas A&M and still have another semester over there. Can't walk in to the store now cause I'm on internship in Florida. |
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Less talk, more pics.
Google works, BTW. |
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Originally Posted By patriot_man:
Originally Posted By NapeSticksToKids:
Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By NapeSticksToKids:
So I've got the cqd mounts already, what slings work well with them? I've always used the ms2 and my tag one point but I'm ready to move on to a 2 point. You might like the HK hooks so it's worth a shot. For me I hated how the HK hooks were put at an angle so I went back to the QD swivel stuff. I'm at the point where I'm going to buy the ares, LBT, SOB, and VTAC all to try. |
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"I suggest you give the tampons back to your sister and spend some of your cigarette money on trauma dressings."
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Semi-block 2 related. If there's anyone in NH or ME looking for a WMX200, I just saw 2 used at Kittery Trading Post listed for $250. There's only 1 left as I walked out with 1 of them for $200.
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Please, call me Joe
There is definitely something perverse about two men who carry guns 24/7 being so happy that others are giving theirs up. -happycynic Jack Ryan 2016 |
RIS II and Taupe KAC sight listed in EEs
Keeping on topic loving the PR setup even more already. |
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Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Semi-block 2 related. If there's anyone in NH or ME looking for a WMX200, I just saw 2 used at Kittery Trading Post listed for $250. There's only 1 left as I walked out with 1 of them for $200. Damn!! What color and mount? I am seeking another but having a hard time with the $520 price. |
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Originally Posted By SuperiorSOLO: Originally Posted By TurbineGuy: Less talk, more pics. Google works, BTW. http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b572/Travis_Vandenberghe/20130601_100130_zps739f994a.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b572/Travis_Vandenberghe/20130601_100124_zps5532b8df.jpg http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b572/Travis_Vandenberghe/20130601_100116_zps54c35162.jpg Block II and a PR at the range together equals win. |
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Originally Posted By RadOP:
RIS II and Taupe KAC sight listed in EEs Link? |
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Originally Posted By AggiePhil:
Originally Posted By RadOP:
RIS II and Taupe KAC sight listed in EEs Link? Check your email |
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Originally Posted By AggiePhil: Originally Posted By RadOP: RIS II and Taupe KAC sight listed in EEs Link? Sorry Aggie... Beat you to the punch on the sight Been checkin the EE constantly for a month now. Finally scored. Thank again Rad.
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Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Semi-block 2 related. If there's anyone in NH or ME looking for a WMX200, I just saw 2 used at Kittery Trading Post listed for $250. There's only 1 left as I walked out with 1 of them for $200. Damn, wish I'd looked around a bit - was just there today to pick up some ammo/targets on the way to the range. |
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"Law is solely the organization of the individual right of self-defense which existed before law was formalized. Law is justice." ~ Frederic Bastiat
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I rember awhile back someone saying something about pmags don't really have anything to do with the m4a1 block II , well I just thought I would put this out there I was looking at some stuff and came across this I am sure some of you know but those that don't NSN 1005-01-5765159 magpul pmag gen m2. Thought that was interesting considering I thought marines ban them and I heard could just be here say that army talked about it but then backed out.
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Originally Posted By Zpelk69:
I rember awhile back someone saying something about pmags don't really have anything to do with the m4a1 block II , well I just thought I would put this out there I was looking at some stuff and came across this I am sure some of you know but those that don't NSN 1005-01-5765159 magpul pmag gen m2. Thought that was interesting considering I thought marines ban them and I heard could just be here say that army talked about it but then backed out. Marines banned them because they were incompatible with the new M-27 IAR. The new M3 is however. |
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Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders?
Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with.
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Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders?
Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo stamped/brand fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with.
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Originally Posted By GreenSwamperin:
Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders? Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with. Doesn't Ergo FDE match TD's and Magpul's? I ask because I've custom built two factory DD block II FDE uppers, and they both shipped with FDE ladders that match my Magpul FDE ladders. |
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"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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Originally Posted By GreenSwamperin:
Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders? Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with. Ergo = Magpul and the DD rails come with Ergo marked ladders |
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Originally Posted By patriot_man:
Originally Posted By GreenSwamperin:
Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders? Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with. Ergo = Magpul and the DD rails come with Ergo marked ladders That's what I thought. |
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"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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I think awhile back I showed a picture of the ladders from the RIS box vs the ladders that come with the mil tango down kit, different colors.
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"I suggest you give the tampons back to your sister and spend some of your cigarette money on trauma dressings."
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Originally Posted By GreenSwamperin:
Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders? Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo stamped/brand fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with. Same thing, Magpul/Ergo etc, AFAIK they're all made by Ergo. |
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Originally Posted By patriot_man: Originally Posted By GreenSwamperin: Are the ladders that come with the Fde RIS II actually branded Daniel Defense or do they use Ergo or Magpul ladders? Reason I ask is because my used RIS II didn't come with them and so I ordered "Daniel Defense" tan ladders from PK Firearms. Package showed up with Ergo fde ladders and they look darker than everybody else's. My OCD will settle for nothing less than what they come from the factory with. Ergo = Magpul and the DD rails come with Ergo marked ladders Ten 4. Thanks for the answers. Must just be the pictures that make them look like a lighter color. |
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Anyone know where I can find a FDE mrds mount for my Elcan?
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Bloodsport2885: Because if your riflemen can't reach it, your marksman can. If your marksman can't reach it, your sniper can. If your sniper can't reach it, your arty/air can. If they can't reach it then fuck that target. He isn't even worried about you.
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Originally Posted By SilentMark:
Anyone know where I can find a FDE mrds mount for my Elcan? Good luck, they're discontinued. I spray painted mine with Krylon Camo Brown, and it matched fairly well. |
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Esto Perpetua
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46381179@N04/ |
Originally Posted By Will816:
Something new... Still working on lighting solutions. [email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/46381179@N04/8927932851/]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5324/8927932851_e1301f55b8_b.jpg[/email] IMG_2897 by Will816, on Flickr That just looks right. |
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"I suggest you give the tampons back to your sister and spend some of your cigarette money on trauma dressings."
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Nevermind
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Anyone have a pic of a NF 2.5x10 being used on a Block II?
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Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By Zpelk69:
I rember awhile back someone saying something about pmags don't really have anything to do with the m4a1 block II , well I just thought I would put this out there I was looking at some stuff and came across this I am sure some of you know but those that don't NSN 1005-01-5765159 magpul pmag gen m2. Thought that was interesting considering I thought marines ban them and I heard could just be here say that army talked about it but then backed out. Marines banned them because they were incompatible with the new M-27 IAR. The new M3 is however. Yea I knew that was why and not only did they come out with the m3 s but the new HK have redesigned mag well that will accept the old m2 s , the new ones also work with the scar and such too as the old ones didn't |
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Originally Posted By barny:
Anyone have a pic of a NF 2.5x10 being used on a Block II? There's at least one picture on page 500. I know a couple people in this thread have used them. |
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Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By barny:
Anyone have a pic of a NF 2.5x10 being used on a Block II? There's at least one picture on page 500. I know a couple people in this thread have used them. I see a couple on page 500 with the CQBSS, but not the NF 2.5-10. |
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Originally Posted By FAB-10_Guy:
Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By barny:
Anyone have a pic of a NF 2.5x10 being used on a Block II? There's at least one picture on page 500. I know a couple people in this thread have used them. I see a couple on page 500 with the CQBSS, but not the NF 2.5-10. Found'em thanks. Thinking of getting one, I have had a 553 on my Blk II for awhile. |
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Originally Posted By FAB-10_Guy:
Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By barny:
Anyone have a pic of a NF 2.5x10 being used on a Block II? There's at least one picture on page 500. I know a couple people in this thread have used them. I see a couple on page 500 with the CQBSS, but not the NF 2.5-10. 5th pic down in Ragincajun's pic dump. |
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Would it move me in the Recce category?
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Originally Posted By barny:
Would it move me in the Recce category? Yes and no. IMO, a Block II with SU230 is technically a recce... |
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Originally Posted By patriot_man:
http://i.imgur.com/BROVMjv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZiJ2Pad.jpg http://i.imgur.com/J7WTW1m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jV3MK7W.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DHfrceW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/clBW568.jpg PR+M320 http://i.imgur.com/J7WTW1m.jpg Have Hi-Res of the last one? The mount on that Elcan has peaked my interest, I can't tell if it's FDE or Black. |
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LMT is a company with lousy QC. Buy from a company that cares about its products, like Bravo Company or LaRue.
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