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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:02:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87:
Looks mean nothing, Id go only so far as matching the color of your grips/ stocks etc. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j292/stukas87/DSC05253_zpssmm3cijq.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87:
Originally Posted By byou79:
Originally Posted By Wiscat:
I wish I could finally decide on a stock for this thing! I think the SOPMOD looks better. The only problem is that with the short eye releif on the ACOG it gives me "too good of a cheek weld" pushing my eye off center. With the Magpul it comes up more naturally. I'm leaning Magpul. What does the everyone think? http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsraf30d5v.jpeg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsoy0hwagq.jpeg</a>" /> Function over form, hands down. Although plenty of people here would disagree. Looks mean nothing, Id go only so far as matching the color of your grips/ stocks etc. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j292/stukas87/DSC05253_zpssmm3cijq.jpg I appreciate everyone's input! I ran the same set of drills with both stocks yesterday. CRT won hands down except for prone( I can deal with most anything prone). Im gonna just unload the B5 so I stop screwing with it.... Also I now have Lonestar grips on both my M4's. They are my favorite by a long shot! |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:06:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat: I wish I could finally decide on a stock for this thing! I think the SOPMOD looks better. The only problem is that with the short eye releif on the ACOG it gives me "too good of a cheek weld" pushing my eye off center. With the Magpul it comes up more naturally. I'm leaning Magpul. What does the everyone think? http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsraf30d5v.jpeg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsoy0hwagq.jpeg</a>" /> Use what works for ya. |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:42:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat:
I wish I could finally decide on a stock for this thing! I think the SOPMOD looks better. The only problem is that with the short eye releif on the ACOG it gives me "too good of a cheek weld" pushing my eye off center. With the Magpul it comes up more naturally. I'm leaning Magpul. What does the everyone think? http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsraf30d5v.jpeg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w383/znorin/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsoy0hwagq.jpeg</a>" /> Go with what works for you. Both stocks have NSNs so both in the system. CD |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:51:39 AM EDT
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I have not tried the SOPMOD yet, but I do have two CTRs. However, all of my builds currently wear a CAR or waffle stock. I do like the CTR's friction lock as well as the butt pad though; it has the same basic feel of the waffle, just improved.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 11:39:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SaurusX]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Core:
Does anyone know which ambi safety they are installing on all the M4A1 lowers? TIA The Colt semi auto version is in stock at G and R Tactical. 40 buck. ETA : Sorry. I didn't try to add it to the cart. Apparently out of stock. 
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Posted: 6/5/2016 12:00:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaurusX:
The Colt semi auto version is in stock at G and R Tactical. 40 buck. ETA : Sorry. I didn't try to add it to the cart. Apparently out of stock. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaurusX:
Originally Posted By Core:
Does anyone know which ambi safety they are installing on all the M4A1 lowers? TIA The Colt semi auto version is in stock at G and R Tactical. 40 buck. ETA : Sorry. I didn't try to add it to the cart. Apparently out of stock. Pepper thy angus 
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ME, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 3:00:47 PM EDT
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lol thanks anyway. I found them in stock at Specialized Armament. I wanted the model with both long levers versus the Socom with the short lever on the right side. The Socom model aside from being $75 before shipping is out of stock.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 3:14:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Timbo]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat: I appreciate everyone's input! I ran the same set of drills with both stocks yesterday. CRT won hands down except for prone( I can deal with most anything prone). Im gonna just unload the B5 so I stop screwing with it.... Also I now have Lonestar grips on both my M4's. They are my favorite by a long shot!  ETA: Thanks for the reply.  |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 3:25:44 PM EDT
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gunparts.com That's where I got both of mine. Super comfortable and pretty cheap. Plus you see them in all the early GWOT photos.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 5:16:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat:
gunparts.com That's where I got both of mine. Super comfortable and pretty cheap. Plus you see them in all the early GWOT photos. Have you tried a normal ole M4 stock? I have only tried the Vltor (forget which model, the one with the removable cheek pieces) CTR, MOE-SL, CAR and M4. I can't stand the CTR. I have to Jam my face down to see the sights. The SL wasn't bad but under recoil felt like my face was taking some of the recoil instead of my shoulder. CAR is...... it just looks so right, but the profile sometimes jams my collar bone. The M4 stock is the one I like. I have yet to find one that I like as much. I don't think I'd like the sopmod either. Seems like you'd have to crane your head 45 degrees to see the sights. No thanks. It was like that with the Vltor one for me. Now I have to just decide if I NEED a real colt one or just leave the commercial one I have on my milspec stock.   I put two pieces of duct tape on the tube and it fits nice.
pic of stock, not a block II clone. Apologies if anyone cares. 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 5:27:20 PM EDT
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What's the most scene in the wild variable (1-X) scope for block ii? Besides the nightforce 1-4.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 5:39:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: drewQ22]
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I'd say NF 2.5-10x24 or CQBSS are the two most notable. Idk how common they are, but those two come to mind
ETA: Also, I think the Vortex Razor has been seen in some pics in this thread |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 6:14:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SilkyJohnson]
[#13]
New receivers because it was time to retire the PSA and replace with my company's, and Demco/Mueller is much more correct than BCM. And the new Wilcox stubby VFG is rad and obnoxious.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 6:45:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spectre186:
What's the most scene in the wild variable (1-X) scope for block ii? Besides the nightforce 1-4. Elcan |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2016 9:47:48 PM EDT
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I thought I remember seeing a ranger training video and someone was sporting a variable 1-x.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 2:45:52 PM EDT
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I've got a few stock questions. I know the Colt car stock and LMT are correct, is be B5 FDE correct as well? Anything else? I saw Magpul CTR on the first page. M4A1 lower arrives this week.
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Posted: 6/6/2016 4:27:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat:
I wish I could finally decide on a stock for this thing! I think the SOPMOD looks better. The only problem is that with the short eye releif on the ACOG it gives me "too good of a cheek weld" pushing my eye off center. With the Magpul it comes up more naturally. I'm leaning Magpul. What does the everyone think? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat:
I wish I could finally decide on a stock for this thing! I think the SOPMOD looks better. The only problem is that with the short eye releif on the ACOG it gives me "too good of a cheek weld" pushing my eye off center. With the Magpul it comes up more naturally. I'm leaning Magpul. What does the everyone think? Magpul CTR. Easy. - more correct than that non-mil SOPMOD which looks dumb/goofy on clones. Not to mention it's lighter and looks better.
Originally Posted By RyanO20:
I've got a few stock questions. I know the Colt car stock and LMT are correct, is be B5 FDE correct as well? Anything else? I saw Magpul CTR on the first page. M4A1 lower arrives this week. Colt CAR Colt Waffle B5 Gen 1 Black LMT Gen 1 Black LMT Gen 1 Taupe Magpul CTR Those are probably all the most common. Occasionally you'll see a VLTOR or something super random that's either been purchased personally or with unit funds. I always find it funny the stock we see the least - if ever - on real M4's is Gen 2 SOPMODs, is the one that seems to be the most common amongst clones. It makes no sense that some guy would go blow $120 of his own funds just to upgrade to QD sockets when he can readily get the issued stock for free and slap a sling on it all the same. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 4:59:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I always find it funny the stock we see the least - if ever - on real M4's is Gen 2 SOPMODs, is the one that seems to be the most common amongst clones. It makes no sense that some guy would go blow $120 of his own funds just to upgrade to QD sockets when he can readily get the issued stock for free and slap a sling on it all the same. It was my understanding that the Gen2's are regular issue now. I could be wrong about that. I could swear that was discussed many many pages back. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 6:44:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wiscat]
[#19]
I think I'm going to replace my lower with a McKay A2. I'll save the Areo with the big silly A for a rainy day. I just wish there was a way to get rid of the BCM laser on the upper.
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Posted: 6/6/2016 6:56:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiscat:
I just wish there was a way to get rid of the BCM laser on the upper. It's called Krylon! 
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 8:19:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By watertower:
It's called Krylon! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By watertower:
Originally Posted By Wiscat:
I just wish there was a way to get rid of the BCM laser on the upper. It's called Krylon! How did i not see that coming!? |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 8:23:10 PM EDT
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sharpie. That's what I did to the RRA lettering in white on the carry handle I have.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 8:56:03 PM EDT
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4 coats of Aluminum Black; letting it soak in between coats toned it down nicely. That probably as far as I will take it.
The gas system length isn't fooling anyone anyway.
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:05:13 PM EDT
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Couldn't you use acetone or mineral spirits to get rid of the paint or am I showing my ignorance here?
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:19:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Couldn't you use acetone or mineral spirits to get rid of the paint or am I showing my ignorance here? If you're talking about wiscat's post above, the logo is laser etched, not painted. If not, acetone will make pretty much any spray paint it's bitch. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:30:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wiscat]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Couldn't you use acetone or mineral spirits to get rid of the paint or am I showing my ignorance here? It's a Laser through the anodizing. Edit: already answered |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:50:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
If you're talking about wiscat's post above, the logo is laser etched, not painted. If not, acetone will make pretty much any spray paint it's bitch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By minion42:
Couldn't you use acetone or mineral spirits to get rid of the paint or am I showing my ignorance here? If you're talking about wiscat's post above, the logo is laser etched, not painted. If not, acetone will make pretty much any spray paint it's bitch. Oh ok. So I was showing my ignorance then. 
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Posted: 6/6/2016 11:07:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Oh ok. So I was showing my ignorance then. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By minion42:
Couldn't you use acetone or mineral spirits to get rid of the paint or am I showing my ignorance here? If you're talking about wiscat's post above, the logo is laser etched, not painted. If not, acetone will make pretty much any spray paint it's bitch. Oh ok. So I was showing my ignorance then. No worries...........it is Monday afterall
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2016 12:11:16 AM EDT
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Lots of unicorn parts for sale in the EE. A few 4 prongs and a Gen 1 FDE LMT.
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ME, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2016 10:24:51 PM EDT
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I can still see it..
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Posted: 6/7/2016 10:48:04 PM EDT
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/8/2016 12:36:48 AM EDT
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Any issues with an acog and 45 degree mrds not being clone correct?
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2016 3:40:27 AM EDT
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I'm trying to tack down a ta31 ecos with Doctor sight, please let me know if you have one and are looking to get rid of it!
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2016 8:43:56 PM EDT
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Switched out my Aero lower for a McKay. A lot less busy...
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2016 9:52:16 PM EDT
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Heading out tomorrow to test some the current zero(75gr Match handloads) with some cheap crap loads for reference . Going to try PMC, Performa, Winchester and Tula
. All "XM 193ish" loads. I want to know if I pick up a mag of crap I can still hit a man size target from 0-250.
Also going to try out my new Larue trigger. I have an SSA but I really like the Larue even if it's not clone correct.  " />
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2016 11:24:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2016 12:29:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. Looks like you're doin 'er right |
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Posted: 6/12/2016 1:02:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. That's gonna turn out nice. What optic are you planning on? |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2016 1:09:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RyanO20]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nate_the_great:
That's gonna turn out nice. What optic are you planning on? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nate_the_great:
Originally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. That's gonna turn out nice. What optic are you planning on? Not 100% sure which one, but it'll be either the 553 or that EXPS. I'd love a Elcan but that's way down the line. Appreciate the kind words fellas. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2016 3:42:19 PM EDT
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2016 6:34:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. What length barrel is that? thanks |
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Posted: 6/12/2016 6:59:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blkrmycs:
What length barrel is that? thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blkrmycs:
Originally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. What length barrel is that? thanks 14.5" |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2016 8:38:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TurbineGuy:
14.5" Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TurbineGuy:
Originally Posted By blkrmycs:
Originally Posted By RyanO20:
<a href="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Rhino2014/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg</a> Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. What length barrel is that? thanks 14.5" Correct. It's a Colt 14.5" SOCOM that I removed be FSB and factory barrel nut from. I'm going to pin/weld a SF 3 prong when I finally assemble. Just scored a Gen 1 LMT SOPMOD, so it'll be a little loner before I buy the SF and the DD gas block. |
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Posted: 6/12/2016 8:39:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2016 9:46:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice, where'd you get the offset mount? |
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Posted: 6/12/2016 9:58:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SilkyJohnson]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
Nice, where'd you get the offset mount? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
Thanks. I found it collecting dust in a local store. I was blown away to see it. Then again, it doesn't say Magpul and wasn't $14.95, so 99% of people don't know what it is. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2016 10:13:04 PM EDT
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Larue PREDATOBR with Leupold VXR patrol 1.4x4
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Posted: 6/12/2016 10:15:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lsufan1971:
Larue PREDATOBR with Leupold VXR patrol 1.4x4 http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm80/lsufan1971/Mobile%20Uploads/20160611_173102_resized_zpsar13mkaq.jpg nice rifle, wrong thread. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2016 5:47:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanO20: http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional.  |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2016 9:51:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CloneDiseased:
^ This is pretty much where I'm setting with my Block II FSP build. Love parts pics - have fun with it brother. <a href="http://s358.photobucket.com/user/emailryandavis/media/cde48059-adb4-496a-b7bf-d65afa378bcc_zpsah9byfef.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo30/emailryandavis/cde48059-adb4-496a-b7bf-d65afa378bcc_zpsah9byfef.jpg</a> Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CloneDiseased:
Originally Posted By RyanO20:
http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag166/Rhino2014/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvngda8xa.jpeg Getting there boys. Need a MK12 gas block and a SF 3-prong to pin on and she'll be functional. <a href="http://s358.photobucket.com/user/emailryandavis/media/cde48059-adb4-496a-b7bf-d65afa378bcc_zpsah9byfef.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo30/emailryandavis/cde48059-adb4-496a-b7bf-d65afa378bcc_zpsah9byfef.jpg</a> Love the FSB block 2's. I was looking for one and stumbled on the full length RIS II and couldn't pass up the deal. Hunted down a gen 1 LMT SOPMOD yesterday . This things not gonna replace my Mod 0 as my fave, but it's been a fun build so far.
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