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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:41:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Just an update regarding the Colt 14.5" barrels from Brownells. I received mine today and it did not have a "F" marked FSB. Though I did measure it and it was exactly 1.980" so it is the correct height for a flat top upper just not marked as such. Your non F marked fsb....what forge casting is on it? |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 11:58:10 AM EDT
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glitch
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Posted: 1/30/2018 11:58:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2018 1:46:31 PM EDT
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If freezing the barrel and heating the shit out of the block still won't let you get it on, then you can use a $10 brake cylinder hone in a drill and open the inside diameter of the block up a couple/few thousandths. Any decent auto parts store will have the hone. A few minutes with this and the block will go right on. Just don't open it up too much because the tighter the block to barrel fit, the better. Prevents gas leakage, that's why KAC Mod 1 uppers had press fit blocks.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 2:57:25 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
@AR_Marv Your non F marked fsb....what forge casting is on it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Just an update regarding the Colt 14.5" barrels from Brownells. I received mine today and it did not have a "F" marked FSB. Though I did measure it and it was exactly 1.980" so it is the correct height for a flat top upper just not marked as such. Your non F marked fsb....what forge casting is on it? |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:00:21 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Ok guys my colt 14.5" barrel came in today. The fsb is rough, and I mean rough. I've never seen a finish like this one has. And it's not "f" marked. Also there's a nick in the barrel itself, its cosmetic but still. Is colt shipping these without F marked FSBs now? Would you keep this or send it back? Sorry if this shouldn't be asked here but you guys have been helpful so far in my block ii build and value your advice. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0185-413069.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0186-413070.JPG |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:04:26 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
@tigwelder1971 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Ok guys my colt 14.5" barrel came in today. The fsb is rough, and I mean rough. I've never seen a finish like this one has. And it's not "f" marked. Also there's a nick in the barrel itself, its cosmetic but still. Is colt shipping these without F marked FSBs now? Would you keep this or send it back? Sorry if this shouldn't be asked here but you guys have been helpful so far in my block ii build and value your advice. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0185-413069.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0186-413070.JPG Im curious about the far side? Wondering if Colt is sourcing elsewhere? All of mine have the same forge code/mark. |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:10:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Thanks man. Im curious about the far side? Wondering if Colt is sourcing elsewhere? All of mine have the same forge code/mark. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By DoubleTap556:
Ok guys my colt 14.5" barrel came in today. The fsb is rough, and I mean rough. I've never seen a finish like this one has. And it's not "f" marked. Also there's a nick in the barrel itself, its cosmetic but still. Is colt shipping these without F marked FSBs now? Would you keep this or send it back? Sorry if this shouldn't be asked here but you guys have been helpful so far in my block ii build and value your advice. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0185-413069.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/155739/IMG_0186-413070.JPG Im curious about the far side? Wondering if Colt is sourcing elsewhere? All of mine have the same forge code/mark. 
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:18:58 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yep all of mine are and have been like yours too. I think they found some cheap ass FSBs or decided to make rougher FSBs to cost cut personally. I'm not 100 percent positive but I'm thinking the other side is bare of markings too from what I've heard. Thing pretty much sounds like a turd compared to what we've always used
Way to go Colt! The casting itself looks shitty and almost painted black. Not at all what I am used to from Colt. |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:35:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AR_Marv]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
@AR_Marv Your non F marked fsb....what forge casting is on it?  Attached File Attached FileETA: date stamp is 10/17 |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:37:04 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Agreed. The casting itself looks shitty and almost painted black. Not at all what I am used to from Colt. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yep all of mine are and have been like yours too. I think they found some cheap ass FSBs or decided to make rougher FSBs to cost cut personally. I'm not 100 percent positive but I'm thinking the other side is bare of markings too from what I've heard. Thing pretty much sounds like a turd compared to what we've always used
Way to go Colt! The casting itself looks shitty and almost painted black. Not at all what I am used to from Colt. 
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:38:10 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Appears to be marked <B>1 on the right side. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/40285D64-F3D5-479D-8883-6B443B0EAB9F-436062.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/99F1AAB2-AA9D-4BFD-96E5-552ED76E5B26-436065.JPG ETA: date stamp is 10/17 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
@AR_Marv Your non F marked fsb....what forge casting is on it? ETA: date stamp is 10/17 |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:54:34 PM EDT
[#13]
Originally Posted By AR_Marv: Appears to be marked <B>1 on the right side. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/40285D64-F3D5-479D-8883-6B443B0EAB9F-436062.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/99F1AAB2-AA9D-4BFD-96E5-552ED76E5B26-436065.JPG ETA: date stamp is 10/17 Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
My current 3. 2 came off 14.5" Colt SOCOM's (2008 produced and 2014 produced, the barrel pictured and Stealthguy's new barrel) and 1 came off a Colt govt profile 10.3 (Might've started out its life as 14.5 or 16" (2015 produced) that Stealth sent me for the SOCOM https://i.imgur.com/ATZPu6m.jpg https://i.imgur.com/W4Qdu5j.jpg <B>1 on all 3 of mine. 14. 5" SOCOM (13) / 14.5" M4 (14) / 14.5" SOCOM (16). My HRT came stripped. So, obviously sourcing has not changed? No clue why they are no longer "F" marked. AR_Marv....Your fsb looks much better in these pics.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 6:04:51 PM EDT
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I guess one of us could inquire with Colt and ask why they're not currently being marked.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 6:09:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 871JZ:
I guess one of us could inquire with Colt and ask why they're not currently being marked. Quit/fired/or finally got tired of me bugging him? Too bad too, solid guy. |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 8:39:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ckopp636]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 871JZ:
I guess one of us could inquire with Colt and ask why they're not currently being marked. Edit. Do not quote me on this though because I am not certain |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 8:42:56 PM EDT
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What color stocks are people using? The B5 FDE seems that it may be too light colored and the coyote may have an orange tint to it. LMT fde is far over priced and hard to come by so at this rate, Ill probably stick with plain ole black. I sure wish i hadnt sold my sopmod for sixty bucks a couple months ago
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Posted: 1/30/2018 8:56:23 PM EDT
[#18]
How did everyone heat up their MK12 blocks before hammering them on?
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Posted: 1/30/2018 8:59:28 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
How did everyone heat up their MK12 blocks before hammering them on? |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:02:42 PM EDT
[#20]
I just used a propane torch since I had one handy. I know people recommend MAPP gas torches, but I think that's a little overkill.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:18:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja:
The only person I've ever even known to have a GL/SSC is Stickman... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja:
The only person I've ever even known to have a GL/SSC is Stickman... I'm with you there bro. I can only remember seeing an SU-230 topped with Docter and MRDS (EO) though. But I love the dual illum RMR. (Except looking from dark into light areas)
Changing batteries (losing zero) on most mini red dots is just fucking annoying. 
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:30:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ckopp636:
What color stocks are people using? The B5 FDE seems that it may be too light colored and the coyote may have an orange tint to it. LMT fde is far over priced and hard to come by so at this rate, Ill probably stick with plain ole black. I sure wish i hadnt sold my sopmod for sixty bucks a couple months ago |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:40:44 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
How did everyone heat up their MK12 blocks before hammering them on? |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:47:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gatordev: Yeah, but that wasn't really my question. I was trying to see if anyone had operational pics. Again, given who may have bought them, it's understandable there aren't pics. But really, should some rails come available, I have to believe there would be some small pool of demand. Hypothetically, of course. None of my "clones" are completely clone because I find things that work better for me. Life goes on. I get the RMR isn't a "clone thing," but it's sure a hell of a lot easier for me to use than the Dr. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/35839846384_3e890f3158_b.jpg |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 10:36:41 PM EDT
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Propane torch it is. Thanks.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 11:11:29 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I think Jodie Foster still is hot. (ill be 29 in March)
@Stealthguy dude honestly I would take it to a shop with a hydraulic press or send to ADCO for install. The heat trick might not even work so, it might be best to pay to make it somebody else's problem. Plus Steve at ADCO does this for a living. Just remember to put the RIS II barrel nut on first if you do 
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Posted: 1/31/2018 12:13:07 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
Propane torch it is. Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 7:29:43 PM EDT
[#28]
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think?
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Posted: 1/31/2018 7:32:18 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/7F8A8459-BDC3-4D1B-BB9C-E83C275BEDDA-437337.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/8DA7B662-E139-4F3B-99F4-21EE02961FBA-437338.JPG |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 7:39:24 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate:
Is the FSB canted or the handguard? The top rail may be generally lined up but the rail can be twisted to one side or tilting to one side. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/7F8A8459-BDC3-4D1B-BB9C-E83C275BEDDA-437337.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/8DA7B662-E139-4F3B-99F4-21EE02961FBA-437338.JPG |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 7:59:27 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
The top of the rail lined up perfect with the upper. Looking down the upper at the fsb the top of it appears to be canted to the right which would make the bottom of it closer to left side of the gun (looking from the butt end). Something to worry about? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/7F8A8459-BDC3-4D1B-BB9C-E83C275BEDDA-437337.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/8DA7B662-E139-4F3B-99F4-21EE02961FBA-437338.JPG |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 8:26:42 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate:
If you look at the bottom where the rail meets the receiver, does everything look centered? I wouldn't be happy with that but since it's a SOCOM barrel it probably won't touch the rail while firing. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/7F8A8459-BDC3-4D1B-BB9C-E83C275BEDDA-437337.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/8DA7B662-E139-4F3B-99F4-21EE02961FBA-437338.JPG |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 8:40:34 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
I didn't look at the lower section that close, I'll have to see what I can do after I get it back from Adco. When I installed the bottom section of the rail I kept the screws on the side that was close loose and tightened the screws on the opposite side first to try and draw the rail away but it didn't seem to help. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Marv:
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
Originally Posted By AR_Marv:
Installed my colt socom barrel today and got it boxed up to send to adco to get the sf3p pinned and welded. Appears the fsb is canted. Bayonet and sling mount are not centered in the rail. It’s really close on one side. I can still fit a piece of paper between the rail and fsb but it’s closer than I’d like. What do you guys think? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/7F8A8459-BDC3-4D1B-BB9C-E83C275BEDDA-437337.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/465788/8DA7B662-E139-4F3B-99F4-21EE02961FBA-437338.JPG |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 8:43:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FreefallRet]
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:10:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARogueNinja: I answered about Stickman the way i did, and as others have pointed out that only a couple of other people are they only ones that have them because they've never actually ever been seen in the wild.... It appears that the GL/SSC was only an experimental rail for the block 2 trials and was never purchased or offered outside of that. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:12:44 PM EDT
[#36]
I didn’t know EOTech discontinued the MRDS.
Someone school me on Docter sights. What’s clone correct? |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:25:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MILSPEC556]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
I didn’t know EOTech discontinued the MRDS.
Someone school me on Docter sights. What’s clone correct? ETA black would be fine too of course |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 11:34:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Southpaw19]
[#38]
Sounds like a good time to bump my question from a few pages back then. I understand that Both Doctors and MRDS sights are correct in both black and tan, and I'm not picky in regards to reticle. So with all options being open, is there one sight that significantly outperforms the other? Or should I just grab whatever I find the cheapest first?
Last shot for this one as well. I picked up this offset mount for my B2 M4A1 upper and am having trouble finding any info on it. I know it is the same style as the Predator mounts and am assuming the logo engraved on it probably stands for Matt Burkett? I've never seen one with the two allen screw cross bolts and the solid "wings" to protect the red dot. I'm just wondering where this mount fits in the timeline of the different generations and if this style has ever been seen in use. 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 11:44:14 PM EDT
[#39]
Have a dr that came on my elcan. It's nothing fancy, it works and holds zero. 7 moa dot is fast to acquire. Only negative I have is that in low light situations when using a weapon light it will wash out at close ranges.
I will most likely mount it to my krink when the stamp gets approved though. no experience with the insight mrds |
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Posted: 2/2/2018 10:10:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ktow01]
[#40]
https://imgur.com/a/nz4Bp
Been lurking for quite sometime now. Finally able to post pics. Here is my block II. This is an old pic. She now has an Acog ta31f. |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 7:42:10 PM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By Southpaw19:
Sounds like a good time to bump my question from a few pages back then. I understand that Both Doctors and MRDS sights are correct in both black and tan, and I'm not picky in regards to reticle. So with all options being open, is there one sight that significantly outperforms the other? Or should I just grab whatever I find the cheapest first? |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 8:47:58 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gatordev:
I have a Docter that's sitting on top of my safe, literally doing nothing. It's yours for a very fair price. I honestly can't remember if it's a 7 or 3.5 MOA. Feel free to email me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gatordev:
Originally Posted By Southpaw19:
Sounds like a good time to bump my question from a few pages back then. I understand that Both Doctors and MRDS sights are correct in both black and tan, and I'm not picky in regards to reticle. So with all options being open, is there one sight that significantly outperforms the other? Or should I just grab whatever I find the cheapest first? |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 12:56:33 AM EDT
[#43]
I’m back in the clone game. First non fsp m4 upper.
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Posted: 2/4/2018 8:01:13 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
I’m back in the clone game. First non fsp m4 upper. https://i.imgur.com/RNDokB4.jpg CD |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 10:34:39 AM EDT
[#45]
I said I would post pictures of the finished product so here it is. It's not a 100% clone but it's exactly what I wanted (with the exception of the FH which we'll talk about later). I added the Magpul MBUS Pro sights because of their profile and they're made of metal, replaced the DD plastic ambi safety with a genuine Colt and a BFG Vickers Sling because they're my favorite and I have them on all my ARs.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileThe flash hider is the one that comes permanently pinned from Daniel Defense. My question to the group is who do you trust to remove and replace with a War Comp without damaging the barrel? |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 10:37:36 AM EDT
[#46]
Small update. Got a T1 and ordered a close tine WarComp. |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 12:02:24 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Real nice but lacks paint to match CD 
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Posted: 2/4/2018 2:09:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/4/2018 3:19:42 PM EDT
[#49]
I would remove the rail and un-attach the upper and send it to ADCO to remove and add on the Warcomp. It's not worth it to risk the rail and the upper if something gets lost in shipping.
Since you're not going for 100% clone correct, I would just leave on the DD pinned flash hider, though. Nice stick, either way. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
I said I would post pictures of the finished product so here it is. It's not a 100% clone but it's exactly what I wanted (with the exception of the FH which we'll talk about later). I added the Magpul MBUS Pro sights because of their profile and they're made of metal, replaced the DD plastic ambi safety with a genuine Colt and a BFG Vickers Sling because they're my favorite and I have them on all my ARs. The flash hider is the one that comes permanently pinned from Daniel Defense. My question to the group is who do you trust to remove and replace with a War Comp without damaging the barrel? |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 3:41:43 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
It’s got that fresh rebarrel and hand guard look. Give me a couple of weeks and I’ll get bored and paint it. https://i.imgur.com/XQlsyyq.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0475_rz.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Real nice but lacks paint to match CD https://i.imgur.com/XQlsyyq.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0475_rz.jpg |
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