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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 3:05:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tyrant556]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Taught another M4 armorers class last night. They built this. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6401_jpeg-3273682.JPG very lucky fellas, learning from the master himself! pic thread:  |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 11:40:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Getting my trio back together. These were my Afghanistan guns from Nov 17'-May 21'. Got the middle lower coming back to me in Baghdad along with another Mk44 Minigun. Just painted the Mk18 Mod 0 upper today. Trio https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/00630722-aa97-49d7-8751-1fe2a04cebcf_jpe-3242435.JPG Mk18 Mod 0 (do have two NIB NT4 FH sitting on shelve but reserved for MARSOC guns) Upper RIS handguard/RAS lower rail. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_3982_jpeg-3242447.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/2D16C969-BC6F-4383-8586-89E0CA4B34EA_jpe-3242448.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_3987_jpeg-3242449.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_3990_jpeg-3242451.JPG CD, In the picture of the Upper hanging up and being painted - is this the fed std. 33446 or some other shade? I'm looking for the lighter tan twinge. Thanks |
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Posted: 7/22/2024 12:57:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By no_cigar: CD, In the picture of the Upper hanging up and being painted - is this the fed std. 33446 or some other shade? I'm looking for the lighter tan twinge. Thanks Believe the cans I have here are the same. I'll get a picture tomorrow when I go in. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 5:49:57 PM EDT
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Mk18 Monday
  
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Posted: 7/22/2024 5:57:50 PM EDT
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coast guard? I thought they were 5th sfg uppers
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 6:13:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8: coast guard? I thought they were 5th sfg uppers They are. That’s just all their call signs |
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Posted: 7/23/2024 2:02:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By no_cigar: CD, In the picture of the Upper hanging up and being painted - is this the fed std. 33446 or some other shade? I'm looking for the lighter tan twinge. Thanks Correct, the small can as we had bunch of these and I’ve used them  Attached File |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2024 3:06:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AZ_SBR]
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Disregard. Will be relisted soon.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2024 7:57:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: arilulu14]
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The Nomad amd Weltool light are obviously way off but here's my little mk18ish sbr
I'll glady delete if it's not up to snuff 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2024 9:36:57 PM EDT
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What all different / list of Laser engraving is on the US Military MK18 MOD1 upper receivers? I want to know to get my MK18 MOD1 clone correct.
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Posted: 7/24/2024 2:43:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1: What all different / list of Laser engraving is on the US Military MK18 MOD1 upper receivers? I want to know to get my MK18 MOD1 clone correct. Upper receiver if built by Crane would have either 1000xxx (10.3') or 1400xxx (14.5") SN on left side of upper below the rail. There's also couple other ways before standardized. If upper was built by the armorer, then NO extra engraving. Lower would have |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 7:29:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Lawdog-1]
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Combat Diver did any of the Crane built MK18 MOD1 ever have CQBR past the number?
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Posted: 7/24/2024 7:37:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1: Combat Diver did any of the Crane built MK18 MOD1 ever have CQBR past the number? Think I seen a SEAL CQBR marked then number back in 15/16' here in Iraq. I'll have check this evening. |
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Posted: 7/24/2024 1:06:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2024 1:09:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Posted: 7/24/2024 1:12:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Posted: 7/24/2024 1:38:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2191_Mk18-1_JPG-3275739.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2192_Mk18-1_JPG-32 75740.JPG Only time I've seen these variations. Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2199_rz_JPG-3275741.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_2200_rz_JPG-3275742.JPG Normal upper marked Thanks for all that you bring here CD. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 1:55:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Thanks for all that you bring here CD. No doubt! That guy's a treasure here. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 2:56:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: steven-223]
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thanks
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 3:00:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alexA2: Any surefire, especially in FDE will be right at home on your clone. There are many reasons for this, if you have NVG get a white/ir Vampire light. If no nods, then you don’t need iR. Getting a surefire is an acceptable light for cloning. Any mount is acceptable as they are all being used in one form or another. Just go FDE lol. Thanks i was wanting to do a 640 or 340 with the new swivel mount on FDE just didn't if that would be correct or if I needed an older style. I'm trying to keep them as correct possible as i have plenty of other rifles to put other stuff on. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 5:48:28 PM EDT
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Thank You, Combat Diver for all your Help and Information, Helpful Photos.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 5:51:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: THEdtw]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1: What all different / list of Laser engraving is on the US Military MK18 MOD1 upper receivers? I want to know to get my MK18 MOD1 clone correct. 10001234 CQBR-1234 CQBR-R1234 CQBR2-X1234 X1234 |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 6:49:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BlueDevilBrew]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By THEdtw: 10001234 CQBR-1234 CQBR-R1234 CQBR2-X1234 X1234 And of course the 14001234's that somehow made their way onto 18-1's 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 8:58:28 PM EDT
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please tell me where and when is this photo from? LEO or Military? Look like LEO.
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USA
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Posted: 7/24/2024 9:34:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lawdog-1: please tell me where and when is this photo from? LEO or Military? Look like LEO. https://www.nsw.navy.mil/PRESS-ROOM/Photos/Archive/igphoto/2003394594/ |
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Posted: 7/25/2024 2:41:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BlueDevilBrew: And of course the 14001234's that somehow made their way onto 18-1's https://i.postimg.cc/cChXxs4G/240129-N-TB148-1926.jpg Rebuilt upper but to the Navy, 18-1 are both 10.3" and 14.5". Same as the Army calling both URGs. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 3:42:25 PM EDT
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Swapped out the poopmod stock and taupe A2 for a CAR stock and fat A2.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 8:40:57 PM EDT
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I'm sure it's been asked and answered many times. Here we go again. I am looking into getting a Colt HRT 11.5 heavy barrel or a Socom barrel with the FSPs and have it cut down to 10.3 and .70 gas port. What would be the best option out of the two? I would be running a RC2 on it. Also who is the most trustworthy place to send it and a guess on cost? Thanks guys.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:01:28 PM EDT
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Did Centurion Arms ever supply barrels & parts or complete MK18 uppers to NSWF - CRANE/ NAVY?
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:02:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARegularGuy2424: I'm sure it's been asked and answered many times. Here we go again. I am looking into getting a Colt HRT 11.5 heavy barrel or a Socom barrel with the FSPs and have it cut down to 10.3 and .70 gas port. What would be the best option out of the two? I would be running a RC2 on it. Also who is the most trustworthy place to send it and a guess on cost? Thanks guys. https://wetworxoutfitters.com/colt-socom-profile-10-3-crane-heavy-barrel-stripped/ ETA: Missed the FSB preference, my bad. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARegularGuy2424: I'm sure it's been asked and answered many times. Here we go again. I am looking into getting a Colt HRT 11.5 heavy barrel or a Socom barrel with the FSPs and have it cut down to 10.3 and .70 gas port. What would be the best option out of the two? I would be running a RC2 on it. Also who is the most trustworthy place to send it and a guess on cost? Thanks guys. Better of the two is subjective - but why not just buy an already cut down SOCOM 10.3" barrel? For example: Colt 10.3" SOCOM As far as the old fashioned method - and no problem if that's your thing - of having a barrel cut down and re-threaded, I would reach out to John Thomas at Retro Arms Works (cost will be between you and him). Hope this helps... |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:19:41 PM EDT
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I saw the option of the MK12 low profile gas block, with the link(thank you btw) how big of an issue to put on a FSB? It would be a Mod 0. I know the history just not how to build them.
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:26:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: havoc]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARegularGuy2424: I saw the option of the MK12 low profile gas block, with the link(thank you btw) how big of an issue to put on a FSB? It would be a Mod 0. I know the history just not how to build them. Ah. In that case, I would just opt for this dude: Colt 10.3" CQB Barrel Mod0 rocks, btw. But I don't think they were ever configured with heavy barrels. Any particular reason you're looking at an HBAR for your build? Hope this helps... |
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USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:38:19 PM EDT
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Is this dimpled 10.3 SOCOM clone correct at all for anything?
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:54:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By plaidium: Is this dimpled 10.3 SOCOM clone correct at all for anything? Seems like a waste of a good socom barrel |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 9:54:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By plaidium: Is this dimpled 10.3 SOCOM clone correct at all for anything? Not that I know of, but it looks cool Wonder if Marvin did the dimpling .. looks like his work |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 10:50:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Colt AR-15/M4/M5 Ambidextrous Semi-Auto Safety Selector @TGWLDR You ever get one of these? I jumped on this and received a "its in our shipping department" email the next day, then silence. Reached out to them yesterday and they said they would get back with me. Reached out again today, they "over sold them" and my order was cancelled. Curious if anyone get any or if they realized their pricing mistake and killed the orders. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2024 10:51:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ARegularGuy2424]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By havoc: Ah. In that case, I would just opt for this dude: Colt 10.3" CQB Barrel Mod0 rocks, btw. But I don't think they were ever configured with heavy barrels. Any particular reason you're looking at an HBAR for your build? Hope this helps... |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:02:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: @TGWLDR You ever get one of these? I jumped on this and received a "its in our shipping department" email the next day, then silence. Reached out to them yesterday and they said they would get back with me. Reached out again today, they "over sold them" and my order was cancelled. Curious if anyone get any or if they realized their pricing mistake and killed the orders. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Colt AR-15/M4/M5 Ambidextrous Semi-Auto Safety Selector @TGWLDR You ever get one of these? I jumped on this and received a "its in our shipping department" email the next day, then silence. Reached out to them yesterday and they said they would get back with me. Reached out again today, they "over sold them" and my order was cancelled. Curious if anyone get any or if they realized their pricing mistake and killed the orders. @seand1111 No sir, I didn't order. And that's some bull shit right there. Noted for future reference as that's one thing that I can't stand from a vendor. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 11:30:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: @seand1111 No sir, I didn't order. And that's some bull shit right there. Noted for future reference as that's one thing that I can't stand from a vendor. Well, I did find a source for the non colt branded Schmid ambi safeties today. I am waiting to confirm they are actually in stock and that my order goes through before I share the link. Thanks for the reply. I really need to post my MK18 Mod 0…. One day. |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 1:42:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Well, I did find a source for the non colt branded Schmid ambi safeties today. I am waiting to confirm they are actually in stock and that my order goes through before I share the link. Thanks for the reply. I really need to post my MK18 Mod 0…. One day. Are they hotdog or standard? |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 4:31:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: seand1111]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: Are they hotdog or standard? Pics show to be the same style as the colt branded ones previously posted. So, hotdog with a short side also. (But I am also seeing pics online of both types for Schmidt and Colt semi auto ambi’s. So…. Not sure what I will get assuming they really have them .) |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 10:33:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: @seand1111 No sir, I didn't order. And that's some bull shit right there. Noted for future reference as that's one thing that I can't stand from a vendor. I'm actually very happy that it got cancelled because the shipping costs were ridiculous. |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 10:35:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbridson: I'm actually very happy that it got cancelled because the shipping costs were ridiculous. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbridson: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: @seand1111 No sir, I didn't order. And that's some bull shit right there. Noted for future reference as that's one thing that I can't stand from a vendor. I'm actually very happy that it got cancelled because the shipping costs were ridiculous. All too common these days. 
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NE, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2024 10:58:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cubsfanbudman]
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I have the Schmid/Colt on every lower I own. I buy a set or 2 every time I build, they are the same part and the Schmid come with either the hotdog or short for weak side. The schmid can be had for 25-30 bucks or so at ARFTAC normally.
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Posted: 7/27/2024 11:41:27 AM EDT
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There are several vendors online selling the Schmid Tool ambi selectors. Hotdog lever on everything that I've seen.
They differ from Colt/FN in that the short side lever is just a std lever reprofiled. Also the short lever and barrel interface is different than Colt as is the cap screw. Example:  Attached File |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2024 11:59:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cubsfanbudman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: There are several vendors online selling the Schmid Tool ambi selectors. Hotdog lever on everything that I've seen. They differ from Colt/FN in that the short side lever is just a std lever reprofiled. Also the short lever and barrel interface is different than Colt as is the cap screw. Example: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20240727_103708_Samsung_Inter-3278285.JPG I guess I just don't see the difference. I have 2 Colt factory lowers with OEM ambi-safetys on the bench in front of me right now and they look exactly like the pic you posted. Granted these are both relatively new manufacture. Ill gave to go dig thru the safe and find a couple older rifles and check. Not saying your wrong just sayin Ive never noticed a difference. |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 12:10:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cubsfanbudman: I guess I just don't see the difference. I have 2 Colt factory lowers with OEM ambi-safetys on the bench in front of me right now and they look exactly like the pic you posted. Granted these are both relatively new manufacture. Ill gave to go dig thru the safe and find a couple older rifles and check. Not saying your wrong just sayin Ive never noticed a difference. Colt/Schmid left and Schmid right:  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 12:11:28 PM EDT
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Does anyone make a non-hotdog ambi safety besides the Colt FA ones?
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NE, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2024 12:21:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Colt/Schmid left and Schmid right: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/fZ4UXMu_jpg-3278314.JPG By God I see it now! Thank you. I am not sure how I never noticed that. Guess Ive never had one of each on the bench ( or im just not as sharp as I think I used to be  )
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