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Originally Posted By AmericanCheese: This..and 16” over 14.5 “ in cloning is never acceptable. View Quote |
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Glitch.
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Damn it! Glitch again.
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This is not ‘Nam.This is bowling.There are rules!
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Fuck the glitch...it’s replete over in GD too. This place is going to shit
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This is not ‘Nam.This is bowling.There are rules!
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Originally Posted By CoilCrafter:
Finally got my Block 2 build *mostly* complete. The rail was originally black but I Cerakoted it to match the DD FDE color. When I received the SOCOM barrel I realized it wasn't pinned for a FSP so I had to drill the barrel for the FSP taper pins too. There's still somethings I want to add/change like a 4 prong, B5 stock, Ergo grip, and some rail covers. All in due time though! I really like the SU237. I'm glad I opted for it rather than an Eotech and magnifier. https://i.imgur.com/MR4DQGE.jpg View Quote Is the end heavy with your peq mounted that far forward? |
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Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money
Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? |
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Originally Posted By CoilCrafter:
Finally got my Block 2 build *mostly* complete. The rail was originally black but I Cerakoted it to match the DD FDE color. When I received the SOCOM barrel I realized it wasn't pinned for a FSP so I had to drill the barrel for the FSP taper pins too. There's still somethings I want to add/change like a 4 prong, B5 stock, Ergo grip, and some rail covers. All in due time though! I really like the SU237. I'm glad I opted for it rather than an Eotech and magnifier. https://i.imgur.com/MR4DQGE.jpg View Quote Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
If you're planning on buying a suppressor at any point then I would base your muzzle device around that. If you're not going to suppress it then I'd save some money and get a KAC NT4 flash hider. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: Good job. I think the lower needs painted to match the upper, though. Would look mucho better, I think. And good job Cerakoting the rail, although it looks a bit glossy for Cerakote. A bit too much hardener? Good decision on the barrel! And I just went with a 3P since Optics Planet had them on sale for under $100 shipped. Eventually I'll score a fair deal on a 4 prong, hopefully. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: Is the NT4 long enough to bring the 14.5" out to 16"? I know it's a hair longer than an A2, but I don't think it'll be long enough to keep him legal. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
And by fair deal, do you mean like $275? Just curious. I've unfortunately forked over that amount for a SF4P. Lol View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: Good job. I think the lower needs painted to match the upper, though. Would look mucho better, I think. And good job Cerakoting the rail, although it looks a bit glossy for Cerakote. A bit too much hardener? Good decision on the barrel! And I just went with a 3P since Optics Planet had them on sale for under $100 shipped. Eventually I'll score a fair deal on a 4 prong, hopefully. |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: If it was new or in really good condition than I guess that's fair since that's what they bring. I won't pay it, but others do. I'd pay two bills, but no more. Just don't want one bad enough, I guess. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
I wouldn't have paid it either but my OCD got the better of me... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: If it was new or in really good condition than I guess that's fair since that's what they bring. I won't pay it, but others do. I'd pay two bills, but no more. Just don't want one bad enough, I guess. |
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Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Correct, the NT4 FH is not long enough to get you to 16" however ADCO has a $20 spacer that worked great to get my 14.5 Govt profile Colt to 16". View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: Is the NT4 long enough to bring the 14.5" out to 16"? I know it's a hair longer than an A2, but I don't think it'll be long enough to keep him legal. |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
True, forgot about the spacer. Plus, NT4's can be had for cheap. Saw a couple go for like $55 the other day. No cheaper alternative aside from an extended A2, which isn't technically correct. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: Is the NT4 long enough to bring the 14.5" out to 16"? I know it's a hair longer than an A2, but I don't think it'll be long enough to keep him legal. |
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I still want to swap out my SF3P for a KAC flash hider on my B2 CQBR. I'm kind of afraid of finding out if and how much thread locker the previous owner used on my SF3P tho lol.
I def prefer the shortest option available tho (KAC/spacer) but if you are going to get a Surefire can, obviously get a Surefire muzzle device |
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Originally Posted By StevieJ309: That's why I'd go with the NT4. Correct, cheap as shit and you can still mount a suppressor. View Quote Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I still want to swap out my SF3P for a KAC flash hider on my B2 CQBR. I'm kind of afraid of finding out if and how much thread locker the previous owner used on my SF3P tho lol. I def prefer the shortest option available tho (KAC/spacer) but if you are going to get a Surefire can, obviously get a Surefire muzzle device View Quote As far as threadlocker on your muzzle device, heat it up if it doesn't spin right off with some muscle and a wrench. Even Rockset really isn't that hard to break loose if was used properly. Some guys pour it on which is retarded. I don't use any locking compound on muzzle devices unless I know it'll be run with a can, then I use a very small amount of Rockset. Never had one start to back off. |
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Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I still want to swap out my SF3P for a KAC flash hider on my B2 CQBR. I'm kind of afraid of finding out if and how much thread locker the previous owner used on my SF3P tho lol. I def prefer the shortest option available tho (KAC/spacer) but if you are going to get a Surefire can, obviously get a Surefire muzzle device View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Don't worry, dude. I've spent more absurd amounts on dumber items. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: If it was new or in really good condition than I guess that's fair since that's what they bring. I won't pay it, but others do. I'd pay two bills, but no more. Just don't want one bad enough, I guess. |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Do have SBR or are you going with p&w? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? |
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Originally Posted By Jlgil73:
@871JZ havent we all View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Jlgil73:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Originally Posted By 5pt56:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: If it was new or in really good condition than I guess that's fair since that's what they bring. I won't pay it, but others do. I'd pay two bills, but no more. Just don't want one bad enough, I guess. |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: Nice. Did you decide on what muzzle device yet? 3P, 4P, Warcomp, A2X, A2 w/ spacer, or NT4 w/ spacer are the choices to say on track. Happy New Year, dudes. Let's make this the year of the clones. View Quote While I don't have a suppressor right now, I'd like to keep the option open for one (I think), and in that case I'd go w/ a surefire. This makes me want to get the SF3P or warcomp and pin it. Because I don't have a suppressor, part of me just wants to go w/ the extended A2 and pin it... It doesn't help that all the versions I've seen in this thread, to include the NT4 all look amazing... First world problems, I know... |
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Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
It'll be going to ADCO for a p&w job. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Alright, I did it. Got a colt 14.5" SOCOM on the way. I can already tell this clone build is gonna cost me money Looking at flash hiders, should I just stick with an extended A2 until I can find a 4 prong or should I just go the SF3P route since it's in stock now? Or is the Warcomp an even better option than the SF3P? |
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Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
I honestly can't decide right now, LOL... While I don't have a suppressor right now, I'd like to keep the option open for one (I think), and in that case I'd go w/ a surefire. This makes me want to get the SF3P or warcomp and pin it. Because I don't have a suppressor, part of me just wants to go w/ the extended A2 and pin it... It doesn't help that all the versions I've seen in this thread, to include the NT4 all look amazing... First world problems, I know... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Originally Posted By 871JZ: Nice. Did you decide on what muzzle device yet? 3P, 4P, Warcomp, A2X, A2 w/ spacer, or NT4 w/ spacer are the choices to say on track. Happy New Year, dudes. Let's make this the year of the clones. While I don't have a suppressor right now, I'd like to keep the option open for one (I think), and in that case I'd go w/ a surefire. This makes me want to get the SF3P or warcomp and pin it. Because I don't have a suppressor, part of me just wants to go w/ the extended A2 and pin it... It doesn't help that all the versions I've seen in this thread, to include the NT4 all look amazing... First world problems, I know... |
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Nice brand new 14.5" SOCOM barrel in the EE right now.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/New-Colt-14-5-socom-barrel/22-1726063/ And a new M4 barrel, too. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/Colt-6921-M4-barrel/22-1726021/ |
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Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
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Originally Posted By FDEKnight1995:
seems as though this hasn't been posted here? if it has, oh well. https://i.imgur.com/D9QI4uz.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
Originally Posted By FDEKnight1995:
seems as though this hasn't been posted here? if it has, oh well. https://i.imgur.com/D9QI4uz.jpg |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Nice brand new 14.5" SOCOM barrel in the EE right now. View Quote Just won a 6920 socom auction Got a RIS II on the way Now have the right barrel lined up |
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Originally Posted By McGoo:
Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
Originally Posted By FDEKnight1995:
seems as though this hasn't been posted here? if it has, oh well. https://i.imgur.com/D9QI4uz.jpg |
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I’ve got the 4P on mine right now. Love the rifle, might look for a suppressor down the road, but I’m looking to mitigate recoil/muzzle climb at the moment. Took it to the range last week and noticed a decent amount of muzzle climb.
I’m curious about my options; Trade the MD for something like a war comp? I’ve also only got a carbine buffer right now, maybe drop in a 9mm buffer? I’ve never played with buffer weights before. Also, I’ve got light cant on the FSB, took me 17 clicks to the right from mechanical zero, so I’m wondering if it’s gonna be worth it to have the FSB corrected, since it’s technically in-spec. |
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"Did I ever tell you what the definition of insanity is?"
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Originally Posted By TigerHawk:
Thanks for the heads up. I’ve been lurking in this thread for a while And I finally am committing to a block II build. Just won a 6920 socom auction Got a RIS II on the way Now have the right barrel lined up View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TigerHawk:
Originally Posted By 871JZ:
Nice brand new 14.5" SOCOM barrel in the EE right now. Just won a 6920 socom auction Got a RIS II on the way Now have the right barrel lined up |
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Originally Posted By FDEKnight1995: how can you tell? View Quote Originally Posted By billytehbob:
I’ve got the 4P on mine right now. Love the rifle, might look for a suppressor down the road, but I’m looking to mitigate recoil/muzzle climb at the moment. Took it to the range last week and noticed a decent amount of muzzle climb. I’m curious about my options; Trade the MD for something like a war comp? I’ve also only got a carbine buffer right now, maybe drop in a 9mm buffer? I’ve never played with buffer weights before. Also, I’ve got light cant on the FSB, took me 17 clicks to the right from mechanical zero, so I’m wondering if it’s gonna be worth it to have the FSB corrected, since it’s technically in-spec. View Quote Don't worry about the FSB. If it zeroed, you're good. I'm assuming you'll be running an optic, so how often will you be using the irons, anyway? As far as the buffer, don't go with a 9MM buffer. It's too heavy. The gun might run with it, but it would limit reliability in cold conditions, also same thing once the gun gets really dirty. If you're running a carbine gassed barrel, try an H2. I run Sprinco blue springs, which are stiffer, and H2 buffers on all my SOCOM barrels. Much softer than a standard spring and a carbine weight buffer, plus Colt specs an H2 buffer with the heavier profiled SOCOM barrel, anyway. And let me know if you want to trade that 4 prong for a like new Warcomp and $100. I'd like to have one. Originally Posted By dalynchmob:
Just ordered a SOCOM RC from Arms Unlimited for $695. Hopefully by the end of the summer I get to take possession of it... Then, I start my MK18 build. http://i67.tinypic.com/2hceogj.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: I was wondering the same thing. Can't see any of the gas system from that pic. At least I can't. @billytehbob Don't worry about the FSB. If it zeroed, you're good. I'm assuming you'll be running an optic, so how often will you be using the irons, anyway? As far as the buffer, don't go with a 9MM buffer. It's too heavy. The gun might run with it, but it would limit reliability in cold conditions, also same thing once the gun gets really dirty. If you're running a carbine gassed barrel, try an H2. I run Sprinco blue springs, which are stiffer, and H2 buffers on all my SOCOM barrels. Much softer than a standard spring and a carbine weight buffer, plus Colt specs an H2 buffer with the heavier profiled SOCOM barrel, anyway. And let me know if you want to trade that 4 prong for a like new Warcomp and $100. I'd like to have one. Good luck with the wait. View Quote I’ll give that a shot since I can get an H2 from down the road, maybe I can find a stiffer spring there, too. And maybe, but I do like being a part of the cooler kids club with my less effective FH |
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Originally Posted By Jlgil73:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/HYtq3v"></a>https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4734/27549700169_a25f711da0_o.jpg <a href="https://flic.kr/p/223gJxf"></a>https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/38750752084_1464dc8bfe_o.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By billytehbob: Yeah, I’d do it to preserve my sanity, but it’s no biggie since I’ll be running a Micro RDS anyway. I’ll give that a shot since I can get an H2 from down the road, maybe I can find a stiffer spring there, too. And maybe, but I do like being a part of the cooler kids club with my less effective FH View Quote But if you do decide to swap out the 4P for something else, let me know first. Originally Posted By Jlgil73:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4734/27549700169_a25f711da0_o.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/38750752084_1464dc8bfe_o.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By M4arc:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/23562/20171222_191341353_iOS-409351.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/23562/20171222_191353080_iOS-409352.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/23562/20171222_191358149_iOS-409354.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/23562/20171222_191402618_iOS-409356.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ: Nice rifle. Will you be swapping the muzzle device out and getting some back-up irons? Also, are the selector levers polymer? They look like polymer in the pics, but I wouldn't think DD would use plastic levers. View Quote As for the iron sights, sling, etc. it's all done now and I'll get some more pictures shortly. As for the Ambi Safety it is polymer. I was a little disappointed that it was polymer but after a trips to the range it works well and feels solid. However I'm open to suggestions for alloy replacements. I'd love to find a source for the Colt M4A1 ambi safety. |
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Originally Posted By 871JZ:
I was wondering the same thing. Can't see any of the gas system from that pic. At least I can't. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Originally Posted By M4arc: At this point I'm not going for a true Block II but you never know... As for the iron sights, sling, etc. it's all done now and I'll get some more pictures shortly. As for the Ambi Safety it is polymer. I was a little disappointed that it was polymer but after a trips to the range it works well and feels solid. However I'm open to suggestions for alloy replacements. I'd love to find a source for the Colt M4A1 ambi safety. View Quote Brownell's has Colt ambi selectors for like $46, but the best place I've found for them is the EE. I've grabbed a couple for fair prices and one for really cheap. I don't have them anymore or I'd sell you one. I've switched over to using KAC ambi's. Originally Posted By M4A1SOPMOD:
He told me. View Quote |
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