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Originally Posted By ejc204: I just received a TangoDown Stubby Vertical Grip. This is not the QD model. I am having issues installing it in the RIS II Rail. My full-size one fits fine. Anyone else run into this issue? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By JLAudio: You need to remove the bottom rail to mount it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JLAudio: Originally Posted By ejc204: I just received a TangoDown Stubby Vertical Grip. This is not the QD model. I am having issues installing it in the RIS II Rail. My full-size one fits fine. Anyone else run into this issue? You need to remove the bottom rail to mount it. I pounded mine on with a deadblow because I'm impatient |
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From personal experience:
Magpul AFG2: will slide on without removing lower rail; does drag against the finish though and will leave a permanent, albeit faint mark KAC VFG: will slide on with lots of play without removing lower rail Magpul RVG: separates so there's no sliding involved; just clamps onto the rail where you place it TangoDown full-size and stubby, non-QD: must remove lower rail or you will damage the grip; slides on with lots of friction, may also leave a permanent, faint mark across each rail section Most of it has to do with the initial clearance when you first start the installation moving from front to back. That half-circle/crescent piece gets in the way and causes clearance issues unless you separate the rail halves. |
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Originally Posted By ejc204: I just received a TangoDown Stubby Vertical Grip. This is not the QD model. I am having issues installing it in the RIS II Rail. My full-size one fits fine. Anyone else run into this issue? View Quote Mine was extremely tight. Wound up having to go caveman and beat it on with a hammer. |
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You should never need to hammer it on. Tip: just set the rear of the lower rail on a carpet floor and with a little effort you can slide the TD grip downward on the rail to the desired position. If you’re holding both pieces in the air and trying to slide it by pushing both the rail and the grip towards each other, it’s not going to budge. But yeah, hammering it on, no...
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Originally Posted By AZ_SBR: You should never need to hammer it on. Tip: just set the rear of the lower rail on a carpet floor and with a little effort you can slide the TD grip downward on the rail to the desired position. If you’re holding both pieces in the air and trying to slide it by pushing both the rail and the grip towards each other, it’s not going to budge. But yeah, hammering it on, no... View Quote Oh trust me, I used some common sense when attempting to install it, but it wasn't having it, and I was tired of dicking with it. I could have filed it to fit but ain't nobody got time fo dat. |
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I hated the non-QD Tangodown grip for this reason but don't blame it. I sold it, and got the QD instead and it made life so much easier.
Ya know, I couldn't figure out and afraid to ask if the QD latch is supposed to be on the thumb side of my grip or palm side. I'm normal handed and grip it with my left hand. |
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I did notice that with a full-size TD, non QD vertical grip in the newest packaging, it went on with much greater ease and I wondered if TD adjusted the tolerances based on end-user feedback.
Regardless, I have a love-hate relationship with these grips. I think they look rad on clone builds in pictures, but when you actually use them in real life, they're obnoxiously big, get in the way, and bang you in the thigh or groin with regularity. I inevitably take them off and sell them. I've decided no matter how much I'm inclined to change up my build configuration again in the future, TD full size grip is off the list. No more. |
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Originally Posted By tnbigdawg: I hated the non-QD Tangodown grip for this reason but don't blame it. I sold it, and got the QD instead and it made life so much easier. Ya know, I couldn't figure out and afraid to ask if the QD latch is supposed to be on the thumb side of my grip or palm side. I'm normal handed and grip it with my left hand. View Quote Theoretically the grip should be oriented to permit your fingers to actuate the pressure pad, so the QD latch would go one whatever side allowed for that operation. But if you're not using a pressure pad there, then it doesn't matter, so do what feels best. |
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New Colt BCGs in stock
https://www.apexgunparts.com/colt-ar15-bolt-and-carrier-assembly-new.html I got this in an email and thought I'd share, I didn't check other vendors to see availability or pricing. |
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Originally Posted By mdavis: Theoretically the grip should be oriented to permit your fingers to actuate the pressure pad, so the QD latch would go one whatever side allowed for that operation. But if you're not using a pressure pad there, then it doesn't matter, so do what feels best. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mdavis: Originally Posted By tnbigdawg: I hated the non-QD Tangodown grip for this reason but don't blame it. I sold it, and got the QD instead and it made life so much easier. Ya know, I couldn't figure out and afraid to ask if the QD latch is supposed to be on the thumb side of my grip or palm side. I'm normal handed and grip it with my left hand. Theoretically the grip should be oriented to permit your fingers to actuate the pressure pad, so the QD latch would go one whatever side allowed for that operation. But if you're not using a pressure pad there, then it doesn't matter, so do what feels best. |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: He may have the stubby which doesn't have the pressure pad slot. In that case it's kind of up to the user. With my grip style, I had the lever facing the ejection side to not interfere with grip. Ended up putting the magpul Afg back on the block2 though. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Originally Posted By mdavis: Originally Posted By tnbigdawg: I hated the non-QD Tangodown grip for this reason but don't blame it. I sold it, and got the QD instead and it made life so much easier. Ya know, I couldn't figure out and afraid to ask if the QD latch is supposed to be on the thumb side of my grip or palm side. I'm normal handed and grip it with my left hand. Theoretically the grip should be oriented to permit your fingers to actuate the pressure pad, so the QD latch would go one whatever side allowed for that operation. But if you're not using a pressure pad there, then it doesn't matter, so do what feels best. Same here as a righthand shooter with a QD TD. |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: He may have the stubby which doesn't have the pressure pad slot. In that case it's kind of up to the user. With my grip style, I had the lever facing the ejection side to not interfere with grip. I’m pretty sure the previous owner of mine flipped the qd latch around on mine. Also lost a spring in the process. Ended up putting the magpul Afg back on the block2 though. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Originally Posted By mdavis: Originally Posted By tnbigdawg: I hated the non-QD Tangodown grip for this reason but don't blame it. I sold it, and got the QD instead and it made life so much easier. Ya know, I couldn't figure out and afraid to ask if the QD latch is supposed to be on the thumb side of my grip or palm side. I'm normal handed and grip it with my left hand. Theoretically the grip should be oriented to permit your fingers to actuate the pressure pad, so the QD latch would go one whatever side allowed for that operation. But if you're not using a pressure pad there, then it doesn't matter, so do what feels best. Yup, it’s a stubby TD QD VFG. To me, it feels more natural this way too. |
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M300 or 600 with SureFire RC.
I’m thinking of switching my 300 out for a 600 so what do you guys with both think is a better fit |
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Originally Posted By Bhavin22: M300 or 600 with SureFire RC. I’m thinking of switching my 300 out for a 600 so what do you guys with both think is a better fit View Quote I like them both but prefer the 300 on the Mk18 for lower size/weight. |
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Got the stubby on, thanks guys. My Surefire Light got lost in the mail and now it's back ordered. So, gotta wait. Does anyone know if Surefire is still honoring the Golden Tickets? |
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Originally Posted By ejc204: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/222285/3E48212E-A675-4F70-8DC9-F909EE123C12_jpe-1887839.JPG Got the stubby on, thanks guys. My Surefire Light got lost in the mail and now it's back ordered. So, gotta wait. Does anyone know if Surefire is still honoring the Golden Tickets? View Quote I think they are, but you're not going to get the RC can. They might offer you a RC2. I imagine the light discount is still good. |
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Any thoughts in here on the colt lower marked “carbine” only?
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Originally Posted By Conner378: https://i.postimg.cc/HsQVRs9b/89-C0-E474-1-C5-B-48-E4-86-E6-AB358-CB91-E4-C.jpg View Quote Lol textbook definition of what a Cqbr/Mk18 is. I need a N1 stock now... |
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"A Mk18 is a handgun with a stock"/"10.3 is a 50 yard and in gun" |
Dear Diary,
Today another guy posted a short-barreled rifle that looked nothing like a CQBR or MK18 clone, but it did have Anime graphics. The end. |
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You guys clearly don’t know what you’re talking about........ it says mk-18 right on it
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Originally Posted By DprvdDgnrt: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/517465/2A3F4092-9BF3-42E6-8267-3A5D23DA8FBD_jpe-1887950.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/517465/E4410C29-890C-4C8B-ABC2-AAE2027A736F_jpe-1887951.JPG View Quote This isn't GD, so can I will comment on the technical aspect of how gay anime is? |
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Recharge your clone worthiness by watching this video of MK18s used in anger.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SpecOpsArchive/comments/mhg8tm/sf_green_berets_in_afghanistan/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Attached File |
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Originally Posted By LsuJon: To erase the anime out of our minds https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/316069/76CB1934-DB8A-4285-A3DF-C5B86E06708E_jpe-1888187.JPG View Quote Dude, what a wildly expensive picture lol. |
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"A Mk18 is a handgun with a stock"/"10.3 is a 50 yard and in gun" |
Are the nsn marked surefire 4 prongs harder to find? I thought I saw one posted in here but can’t find it now.
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Originally Posted By LsuJon: To erase the anime out of our minds https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/316069/76CB1934-DB8A-4285-A3DF-C5B86E06708E_jpe-1888187.JPG View Quote |
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Without blood, it doesn't count!
"A gun, like any other source of power, is a force for good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it." |
Originally Posted By LsuJon: To erase the anime out of our minds https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/316069/76CB1934-DB8A-4285-A3DF-C5B86E06708E_jpe-1888187.JPG View Quote If only there was a local “Pick-n-Pull” for these things.... |
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De Oppresso Liber
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15&16' Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21' |
The 4 prong I have came from a geissele urgi upper and it has the nsn on the very bottom. Did they only come nsn marked on those complete uppers? I’m just curious
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Originally Posted By js1977: Not perfect, but I'm enjoying it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/438461/3D85233A-73B7-4F19-AF69-8C1CEE047EF6_jpe-1883500.JPG View Quote Nice M4-2000! I’ve got an almost clone correct Colt mk18 CQBR with the same can as you. One thing I like is the noise suppression. It’s excellent noise suppression is always noted by other shooters. Maybe I just got lucky and got a great can. I just need a correct barrel, gas block and surefire muzzle devices. I run an older issued Acog but I’d love to get Elcan. How many more Cloners out there run an AAC on the end of their mk18? |
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Originally Posted By LsuJon: To erase the anime out of our minds https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/316069/76CB1934-DB8A-4285-A3DF-C5B86E06708E_jpe-1888187.JPG View Quote And I'm here begging people on the ee for a tan lmt sopmod |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Did someone say something about NSN marked 4 prongs and tan LMT stocks? https://i.imgur.com/Ye0wewU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/iaQT7Zw.jpg View Quote no.. |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Did someone say something about NSN marked 4 prongs and tan LMT stocks? https://i.imgur.com/Ye0wewU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/iaQT7Zw.jpg View Quote Airsoft. Side note: Pic stolen from IG. Looks like a Tano NF with a Ultramount. Attached File |
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"A Mk18 is a handgun with a stock"/"10.3 is a 50 yard and in gun" |
Hey fellas newbie checking looking to build a mod O / mod 1? I’m wanting this to be correct but trying to sort through everything. I have a colt a/f (no T) upper that I’m starting with. I also have a vero ras / broom handle that I thought I would use, but now not sure if I need a ris instead? Can you help clarify that for me?
Also i know there has been lots of discussion on the correct barrel, the originals were chopped from longer barrels. What is the correct barrel to start with to chop? What markings does it need to have? My plan is to end up with a 10.3 barrel w/ fsp, nt4 can, probably a lmt rear sight / aim point unless I decided to go eotech. Tell me what direction to head please. |
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Originally Posted By bimmertech87: Hey fellas newbie checking looking to build a mod O / mod 1? I’m wanting this to be correct but trying to sort through everything. I have a colt a/f (no T) upper that I’m starting with. I also have a vero ras / broom handle that I thought I would use, but now not sure if I need a ris instead? Can you help clarify that for me? Also i know there has been lots of discussion on the correct barrel, the originals were chopped from longer barrels. What is the correct barrel to start with to chop? What markings does it need to have? My plan is to end up with a 10.3 barrel w/ fsp, nt4 can, probably a lmt rear sight / aim point unless I decided to go eotech. Tell me what direction to head please. View Quote So if going for an original Navy Mk18 mod 0 (such as one with a Navy Mk18 badge on the lower), the KAC M4 RIS is going to be more correct. If going for a more current day Mk18 mod 0, the KAC M4 RAS is fine. It’s more of a time period of clone thing. The most correct barre would be a Colt 14.5 govt pro chopped down to 10.3. Other correct barrel would be FN 10.3 SOCOM profile. A factory Colt 10.3 or a Daniel Defense 10.3 are also fine but arguably not as correct. LMT rear sight and Aimpoint Comp M2 in a Wilcox mount for original Navy Mk18 mod 0 with badge. These guns had KAC M4QD muzzle devices but we never saw any pics of NT4s actually being attached to them. And the EOTech would be fine for a more current day mod 0. (Also known as block 1.5) Either the FDE 553 or FDE EXPS 3-0. Black 553s and black EXPS 3-0’s were also issued in much, much lower numbers. ETA the 552 as well but that’s more of a Block 1 CQBR thing and I’m trying not to confuse you. Go with the EXPS if you go with an EOTech |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556: So if going for an original Navy Mk18 mod 0 (such as one with a Navy Mk18 badge on the lower), the KAC M4 RIS is going to be more correct. If going for a more current day Mk18 mod 0, the KAC M4 RAS is fine. It’s more of a time period of clone thing. The most correct barre would be a Colt 14.5 govt pro chopped down to 10.3. Other correct barrel would be FN 10.3 SOCOM profile. A factory Colt 10.3 or a Daniel Defense 10.3 are also fine but arguably not as correct. LMT rear sight and Aimpoint Comp M2 in a Wilcox mount for original Navy Mk18 mod 0 with badge. These guns had KAC M4QD muzzle devices but we never saw any pics of NT4s actually being attached to them. And the EOTech would be fine for a more current day mod 0. (Also known as block 1.5) Either the FDE 553 or FDE EXPS 3-0. Black 553s and black EXPS 3-0’s were also issued in much, much lower numbers. ETA the 552 as well but that’s more of a Block 1 CQBR thing and I’m trying not to confuse you. Go with the EXPS if you go with an EOTech View Quote A FN 10.3" SOCOM would be for a Mk18 Mod 1, not a Mod 0 as it is designed for a low profile gas block. Both RIS and RAS handguards used, Colt N1, waffle or SOMPOD stocks are used. LMT A2, KAC 300m or MaTech BUIS. We did have some NT4 suppressors for them but they were theater spares so never used them. Attached File CD |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: A FN 10.3" SOCOM would be for a Mk18 Mod 1, not a Mod 0 as it is designed for a low profile gas block. Both RIS and RAS handguards used, Colt N1, waffle or SOMPOD stocks are used. LMT A2, KAC 300m or MaTech BUIS. We did have some NT4 suppressors for them but they were theater spares so never used them. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_1982_JPG-1889569.JPG CD View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Originally Posted By MILSPEC556: So if going for an original Navy Mk18 mod 0 (such as one with a Navy Mk18 badge on the lower), the KAC M4 RIS is going to be more correct. If going for a more current day Mk18 mod 0, the KAC M4 RAS is fine. It’s more of a time period of clone thing. The most correct barre would be a Colt 14.5 govt pro chopped down to 10.3. Other correct barrel would be FN 10.3 SOCOM profile. A factory Colt 10.3 or a Daniel Defense 10.3 are also fine but arguably not as correct. LMT rear sight and Aimpoint Comp M2 in a Wilcox mount for original Navy Mk18 mod 0 with badge. These guns had KAC M4QD muzzle devices but we never saw any pics of NT4s actually being attached to them. And the EOTech would be fine for a more current day mod 0. (Also known as block 1.5) Either the FDE 553 or FDE EXPS 3-0. Black 553s and black EXPS 3-0’s were also issued in much, much lower numbers. ETA the 552 as well but that’s more of a Block 1 CQBR thing and I’m trying not to confuse you. Go with the EXPS if you go with an EOTech A FN 10.3" SOCOM would be for a Mk18 Mod 1, not a Mod 0 as it is designed for a low profile gas block. Both RIS and RAS handguards used, Colt N1, waffle or SOMPOD stocks are used. LMT A2, KAC 300m or MaTech BUIS. We did have some NT4 suppressors for them but they were theater spares so never used them. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_1982_JPG-1889569.JPG CD Yessir. I don’t think he knows exactly what he’s going for as he mentioned “(mod 0/mod 1?)” but given he wants a FSB I can only figure he’s either going for a Mk18 mod 0, Block 1 CQBR, or Block 1.5 CQBR/PR |
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I survived the California MagRush 3/29/19 - 4/5/19
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Originally Posted By DprvdDgnrt: You guys clearly don’t know what you’re talking about........ it says mk-18 right on it View Quote This thread isn’t for Daniel Defense Mk18’s. It is for SOCOM issued Mk18’s and CQBRs. Almost none of that stuff is as issued. Check out the difference between Daniel Defense Mk18’s and Mk12’s vs. military issued Mk18’s and Mk12’s. Page one post one of this thread and page one post one of the Mk12 thread. |
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I survived the California MagRush 3/29/19 - 4/5/19
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De Oppresso Liber
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15&16' Afghanistan: 09,10,11',14',17',18',19',20'&21' |
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