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MO, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2017 1:57:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JSchell1309]
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Edited for page ownage. Don't have many photos of the new pistol so here is the same one but with a M4A1 tan magazine. I need a shim kit to time the SF 4 prong. Anyone have a recommendation for their favorite kit that is in stock?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smitty_007:
The deal is one of two: - Colt Upper and Colt BCG for $175 - Colt Upper, Colt BCG, and Colt Cage code CH or Lakota CH for $195 |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 2:00:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JSchell1309: Dammit, just sent them an email. That's a pretty good deal considering the upper and BCG sell for $130+$130 in the EE used all day. My original plan was to buy a used 6920 upper and part out the barrel. This seams easier in the long run. |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 2:22:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2017 1:05:55 PM EDT
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CQBR, it's what's for dinner........
That thing is niiiiice. |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 4:05:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AstraPat:
@marriedMILSPEC556 Also, Fuck faux paint wear... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126406/IMG_0987-390616.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126406/IMG_0988-390614.JPG |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 6:01:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2017 6:10:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZJBT:
I'm digging the CAR stock on the CQBR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/209294/IMG_6097-391078.JPG |
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USA
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Posted: 12/14/2017 6:30:28 PM EDT
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Same for me outrider....looks awesome, just doesn't work well.
Got them both together. 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2017 6:35:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AZ_SBR]
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Bought a new Insight M3X kit. Hooray for inadequate, incandescent powered lights that require you to remove the unit to replace the batteries. Since I shoot mine so little, I'm not even bothering to put batteries in this. #justforlooks
 
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USA
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Posted: 12/14/2017 6:55:07 PM EDT
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Surefire considers the shims wearable. If you call them, they will send you a shim kit and Rocksett for free if you ask nicely.
Make sure you ask for the spacer AND the shims, the spacers goes on first, then the shims but you do need both. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2017 10:32:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Roadblock:
Surefire considers the shims wearable. If you call them, they will send you a shim kit and Rocksett for free if you ask nicely. Make sure you ask for the spacer AND the shims, the spacers goes on first, then the shims but you do need both. 
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Posted: 12/14/2017 11:39:48 PM EDT
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Who's got the deals on the SF FDE RCs?
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Posted: 12/14/2017 11:42:10 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 2:02:38 AM EDT
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Question...
For you guys who have that Surefire SOCOM Trainer... Does it essentially do the same thing the Surefire Warden does? |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 2:50:05 AM EDT
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A lot of cool paint jobs in here.
In case anyone doesn't know how to make easy faux paint wear marks, a regular crayon will work fantasically well to apply where you want the "wear" at before you paint it and wipe off once it's cured. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:44:13 AM EDT
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JSchell: If you have an idea which shims you need, I have some extras you could have that were left over from installing my SF3P. Let me know and I'll see what I've got.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevJames:
A lot of cool paint jobs in here. In case anyone doesn't know how to make easy faux paint wear marks, a regular crayon will work fantasically well to apply where you want the "wear" at before you paint it and wipe off once it's cured. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 9:40:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bending_rodriguez]
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If you want your paint to wear fast, DONT PREP the rifle for painting. Wipe it down so it's dry but still has oils dripping out of the fcg pins, and all the other usual places, this won't allow the paint to adhere well. Right off the bat it'll look fine, but very soon the paint in those areas will flake right off. This will look very natural, because it isn't forced like scrubbing paint away from areas to show wear or every using that crayon idea.
When I did mine I prepped it really well. So it has taken years for the wear to happen. I wanted a good pint job that would last, but i understood that the lack of prepping would give you a way more battleworn look much faster. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 11:11:46 AM EDT
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Hey guys, I got a question if you'll don't mind. Those of you all that recently bought the colt lowers from Brownells for CQBR projects, are they legit LE6920s and good to go or commercial lowers? Just got the Colt upper from Shark now I'm looking for the lower to start my MK18Mod0.
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USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 2:41:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Hey guys, I got a question if you'll don't mind. Those of you all that recently bought the colt lowers from Brownells for CQBR projects, are they legit LE6920s and good to go or commercial lowers? Just got the Colt upper from Shark now I'm looking for the lower to start my MK18Mod0. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:01:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Roadblock:
What do you mean when you say "Commercial"? I "legit" LE6920 would have a serial number prefix of "LE", these have a prefix of "CR" in most cases. Some were prefixed LE but I think most of those ran out and almost all of them shipping now are CR's. They do feature a Mil-Spec buffer tube, stock and an H buffer. Trigger is the same as the LE series. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Roadblock:
Originally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Hey guys, I got a question if you'll don't mind. Those of you all that recently bought the colt lowers from Brownells for CQBR projects, are they legit LE6920s and good to go or commercial lowers? Just got the Colt upper from Shark now I'm looking for the lower to start my MK18Mod0. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:30:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: aaron580]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By walkinginadangerzone: As in, not expanse or civilian rifle lowers. But thanks, for the info. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:30:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
As in, not expanse or civilian rifle lowers. But thanks, for the info. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Originally Posted By Roadblock:
Originally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Hey guys, I got a question if you'll don't mind. Those of you all that recently bought the colt lowers from Brownells for CQBR projects, are they legit LE6920s and good to go or commercial lowers? Just got the Colt upper from Shark now I'm looking for the lower to start my MK18Mod0. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:34:19 PM EDT
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We’re there any MK18s made with the KAC RAS freedloat carbine length rail?
I have the rail and need to build it into something. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:47:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: krdt]
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Well, there is this guy:
And this one: 
I don't think KAC FF RAS were ever widely used or officially issued; I'd guess they were unit purchases or something along those lines, but I'm not entirely sure. ETA: Nevermind, Larue rails as pointed out. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 3:55:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Well, there is this guy: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/292/20358419891_c23c97fd7a_o.jpg And this one: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/host/Kevshooting.jpg I don't think KAC FF RAS were ever widely used or officially issued; I'd guess they were unit purchases or something along those lines, but I'm not entirely sure. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 4:07:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MILSPEC556]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Those appear to be Larue rails. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By krdt:
Well, there is this guy: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/292/20358419891_c23c97fd7a_o.jpg And this one: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/host/Kevshooting.jpg I don't think KAC FF RAS were ever widely used or officially issued; I'd guess they were unit purchases or something along those lines, but I'm not entirely sure. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 4:33:59 PM EDT
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Larue 7" correct now?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2017 4:35:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
A LE6920 technically is a civilian rifle. As to the parts, they appear to use standard 6920 parts; however, aesthetically these all seem to be lowers that likely wouldn't make it onto their complete, retail rifles. They might not be listed as blems or factory seconds, but most are - even for Colt. Basically, if you don't mind a shitty rollmark, possible chatter marks (one I received had noticeable chatter marks on the mag well by the rollmark) or strange machining choices (another had the safety stop on one side milled 90% off and the other side had the usual milled bump), then go for it. They're functional and they aren't Expanse lowers, but they aren't factory firsts, either. If I had to guess, they're bastard Colt children that were tossed into a box because they didn't make the cut for complete rifles; when whatever dusty back room had a big enough pile, they sold them off. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Originally Posted By Roadblock:
Originally Posted By walkinginadangerzone:
Hey guys, I got a question if you'll don't mind. Those of you all that recently bought the colt lowers from Brownells for CQBR projects, are they legit LE6920s and good to go or commercial lowers? Just got the Colt upper from Shark now I'm looking for the lower to start my MK18Mod0. Originally Posted By aaron580:
Originally Posted By walkinginadangerzone: As in, not expanse or civilian rifle lowers. But thanks, for the info. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 6:03:13 PM EDT
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I'm seeing a few RIS II rails in the EE but they arent moving. These not the fire anymore!
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Posted: 12/15/2017 6:12:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: krdt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe: Those appear to be Larue rails. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe: Those appear to be Larue rails. Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yeppers. The KAC lock rings are quite a bit different than those Larue ones. There are those pics of dude with the epic beard and the block 1.5 CQBR with B.E.M.249F, Elcan, and KAC FF RAS. Highly doubt any KAC FF RAS were used on the Mk18 Mod 0 tho, those guns were pretty parts specific. |
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Posted: 12/15/2017 6:21:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yeppers. The KAC lock rings are quite a bit different than those Larue ones. There are those pics of dude with the epic beard and the block 1.5 CQBR with B.E.M.249F, Elcan, and KAC FF RAS. Highly doubt any KAC FF RAS were used on the Mk18 Mod 0 tho, those guns were pretty parts specific. 
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Posted: 12/15/2017 8:11:53 PM EDT
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I knew about the Larue rails, just not sure on the KAC one.
I might just build a MK18 with it anyway since it has been used before, just not in the excess |
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USA
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Posted: 12/16/2017 12:55:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Roadblock]
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Opps...
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USA
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Posted: 12/16/2017 12:57:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aaron580: Well it's going to be a civilian lower either way, even with the LE SN or logo.... It's says colt and M4 carbine, so close enough. Only other difference between those and the old 6920 lowers is the QR code, but who cares? |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:05:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Found something you all may be interested in knowing today. I've only had from Crane cut down Colt 14.5" Gov't profile barrels to 10.3" in the past. Seems the 10th SFGA armorer had these in the room. Brand new FN 10.3" SOCOM profile barrels. These are not cut down as you can see there are no FSB taper pin cuts in the barrel, barrel is dimpled and roll marks on barrel. And if I remember I'll try and grab the port diameter tomorrow.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:10:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Found something you all may be interested in knowing today. I've only had from Crane cut down Colt 14.5" Gov't profile barrels to 10.3" in the past. Seems the 10th SFGA armorer had these in the room. Brand new FN 10.3" SOCOM profile barrels. These are not cut down as you can see there are no FSB taper pin cuts in the barrel, barrel is dimpled and roll marks on barrel. And if I remember I'll try and grab the port diameter tomorrow. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4645_rz-392541.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4646_rz-392542.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4647_rz-392543.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4648_rz-392544.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4649_rz-392545.JPG Have a Merry Christmas! CD @pezboytate I know you'd be interested to see this. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:11:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Found something you all may be interested in knowing today. I've only had from Crane cut down Colt 14.5" Gov't profile barrels to 10.3" in the past. Seems the 10th SFGA armorer had these in the room. Brand new FN 10.3" SOCOM profile barrels. These are not cut down as you can see there are no FSB taper pin cuts in the barrel, barrel is dimpled and roll marks on barrel. And if I remember I'll try and grab the port diameter tomorrow. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4645_rz-392541.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4646_rz-392542.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4647_rz-392543.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4648_rz-392544.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4649_rz-392545.JPG Have a Merry Christmas! CD |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:12:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Wow! SOCOM profile too! @pezboytate I know you'd be interested to see this. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Found something you all may be interested in knowing today. I've only had from Crane cut down Colt 14.5" Gov't profile barrels to 10.3" in the past. Seems the 10th SFGA armorer had these in the room. Brand new FN 10.3" SOCOM profile barrels. These are not cut down as you can see there are no FSB taper pin cuts in the barrel, barrel is dimpled and roll marks on barrel. And if I remember I'll try and grab the port diameter tomorrow. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4645_rz-392541.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4646_rz-392542.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4647_rz-392543.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4648_rz-392544.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4649_rz-392545.JPG Have a Merry Christmas! CD @pezboytate I know you'd be interested to see this. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:19:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Thanks for sharing. Do you know where they came from? Crane, COTS? CD |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2017 3:06:41 PM EDT
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I knew they existed!
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Posted: 12/16/2017 4:28:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: StevieJ309]
[#41]
It's always a good day when a CQBR is born. FDE M300 and Gear Sector mount on order. Not sure what I'll do about a grip. Peasant 3 prong is just a place holder until I find a good deal on a 4 prong.
Special thanks to @Stoner25mkiv for his badass barrel nut wrench. Pardon the awesome garage floor photo. 
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Posted: 12/16/2017 4:37:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StevieJ309:
It's always a good day when a CQBR is born. FDE M300 and Gear Sector mount on order. Not sure what I'll do about a grip. Peasant 3 prong is just a place holder until I find a good deal on a 4 prong. Special thanks to @Stoner25mkiv for his badass barrel nut wrench. Pardon the awesome garage floor photo. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4688/38212891975_0eb737d0cf_b.jpg except for the Geissele charging handle! |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:14:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Everything looks great... except for the Geissele charging handle!
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:28:57 PM EDT
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But you do have to admit, that CH does compliment the EXPS quite nicely.
Looks great man. I've been thinking about straying from the gas buster myself. I miss the pull of my BCM ambi mod 44, felt quite a bit more ergonomic than the PRI to me. I might have to go with a Raptor one of these days |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:36:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StevieJ309:
I shoot rifles left handed so it's staying. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By pezboytate: Everything looks great... except for the Geissele charging handle! |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:51:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
But you do have to admit, that CH does compliment the EXPS quite nicely.
Looks great man. I've been thinking about straying from the gas buster myself. I miss the pull of my BCM ambi mod 44, felt quite a bit more ergonomic than the PRI to me. I might have to go with a Raptor one of these days I suppose the Raptor would be a good compromise; might have to give one of those a shot. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:55:46 PM EDT
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My favorite AR, with a mod 0 setup close behind lol. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 6:05:36 PM EDT
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Looks good... that FDE ACOG is pretty shnazzy. My two favorite as well - CQBR first, Mod 0 second, lol.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 6:14:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryHoly Crap that's KevinB. It's been a long time since I've seen that pic.
I'm pretty sure that would not technically be a Mk18. I believe he was Contracting at that point and he's Canadian to begin with. Unless Crane supplied Contractors..... I don't know if he worked for Blackwater or who it was. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 6:28:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: krdt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Holy Crap that's KevinB. It's been a long time since I've seen that pic. I'm pretty sure that would not technically be a Mk18. I believe he was Contracting at that point and he's Canadian to begin with. Unless Crane supplied Contractors..... I don't know if he worked for Blackwater or who it was. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
I'm pretty sure that would not technically be a Mk18. I believe he was Contracting at that point and he's Canadian to begin with. Unless Crane supplied Contractors..... I don't know if he worked for Blackwater or who it was. I actually had to host that image myself because it's on shitbucket account. |
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