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Originally Posted By JSchell1309:
Haven't seen these posted yet. Guy on Reddit posted his buddies deployed CQBR with a personal Vortex Razor AMG holographic sight on it. Thread 1 Thread 2 https://i.redd.it/3krqd297yt801.jpg https://i.redd.it/6qjwnjgxb8901.jpg View Quote |
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What it boils down to is that they fear an effective resistance to their power: So, Left in power=Guns bad, mmmmkay...?, Right in power=Guns good!-thskirk
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Fixed it for you @blindrocket. Does anyone know what sling the Garand Thumb guy is running on his MK18 he didn't mention it.
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Originally Posted By Alaskanforfreedom:
I guess with NVGs, you don't really use optics for CQB? The Vortex is not NVG compatible. View Quote |
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A few pages back people were mentioning the lack of Taupe NT4 cans - I personally jumped the gun and bought a black one years ago as soon as I had the funds in my pocket and will add a few notes:
1. New NT4 cans come in Cerakote; clone-correct NT4 cans are Norrell's Moly Resin ('Flat Desert Tan' was the original color name - I'm pretty sure 'Tan Flat (Dark Flat Earth)' is the new name). Even if you buy a new NT4 in Taupe, it won't be 'correct'. 2. Re-coating the cans is possible (and easier on the older black ones), but to do it correctly, it can be a scary job. 3. The new Cerakote cans have a higher temperature rating and will likely not get the classic burn-off patina seen on the old in-the-wild shots. Just as a quick side-note, the original cans were NOT KG GunKote - Knight's made a mistake in an older post on here once saying that (they have mentioned elsewhere that it was definitely Norrell's). The latch and retaining ring are assembled AFTER the can was coated (i.e. they are not coated), and part of the latch installation involves a pair of one-way roll pins that bottom out on a flat surface. As such, these two pins must be drilled-out to remove the latch. This isn't quite as bad as buying a Mk 12 can (AEM5) and not getting it knurled but later wanting the knurling (can't be done due to mandrel requirement)... but it's still a pretty iffy job with plenty that can go wrong without a good drill press. I just left my can black, but I've had a bottle of the Moly Resin sitting in my closet for a few years. |
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Originally Posted By mrsaturn7085:
A few pages back people were mentioning the lack of Taupe NT4 cans - I personally jumped the gun and bought a black one years ago as soon as I had the funds in my pocket and will add a few notes: 1. New NT4 cans come in Cerakote; clone-correct NT4 cans are Norrell's Moly Resin ('Flat Desert Tan' was the original color name - I'm pretty sure 'Tan Flat (Dark Flat Earth)' is the new name). Even if you buy a new NT4 in Taupe, it won't be 'correct'. 2. Re-coating the cans is possible (and easier on the older black ones), but to do it correctly, it can be a scary job. 3. The new Cerakote cans have a higher temperature rating and will likely not get the classic burn-off patina seen on the old in-the-wild shots. Just as a quick side-note, the original cans were NOT KG GunKote - Knight's made a mistake in an older post on here once saying that (they have mentioned elsewhere that it was definitely Norrell's). The latch and retaining ring are assembled AFTER the can was coated (i.e. they are not coated), and part of the latch installation involves a pair of one-way roll pins that bottom out on a flat surface. As such, these two pins must be drilled-out to remove the latch. This isn't quite as bad as buying a Mk 12 can (AEM5) and not getting it knurled but later wanting the knurling (can't be done due to mandrel requirement)... but it's still a pretty iffy job with plenty that can go wrong without a good drill press. I just left my can black, but I've had a bottle of the Moly Resin sitting in my closet for a few years. View Quote |
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Form 1 trust approvals in june.... cmon october..... I need a reason to start my MK18s already!
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I looked just now and they cashed my check today for the F1 on my Colt M4 lower :D. It arrived 01/11, so not too bad at all. Come on 4-6 months!
Pretty soon the only thing left will be to decide between a B5 SOPMOD or Colt N1. I have an FDE B5 and a brand new black B5 that I'm thinking about rattle canning - I'm leaning toward one of the SOPMODs, but I've had this particular N1 for 20+ years and I'm kinda nostalgic. |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Since Taupe NT4s are still being issued, both the old and new coating would be plenty "clone-correct". View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Since Taupe NT4s are still being issued, both the old and new coating would be plenty "clone-correct". Originally Posted By mrsaturn7085:
A few pages back people were mentioning the lack of Taupe NT4 cans - I personally jumped the gun and bought a black one years ago as soon as I had the funds in my pocket and will add a few notes: 1. New NT4 cans come in Cerakote; clone-correct NT4 cans are Norrell's Moly Resin ('Flat Desert Tan' was the original color name - I'm pretty sure 'Tan Flat (Dark Flat Earth)' is the new name). Even if you buy a new NT4 in Taupe, it won't be 'correct'. 2. Re-coating the cans is possible (and easier on the older black ones), but to do it correctly, it can be a scary job. 3. The new Cerakote cans have a higher temperature rating and will likely not get the classic burn-off patina seen on the old in-the-wild shots. Just as a quick side-note, the original cans were NOT KG GunKote - Knight's made a mistake in an older post on here once saying that (they have mentioned elsewhere that it was definitely Norrell's). The latch and retaining ring are assembled AFTER the can was coated (i.e. they are not coated), and part of the latch installation involves a pair of one-way roll pins that bottom out on a flat surface. As such, these two pins must be drilled-out to remove the latch. This isn't quite as bad as buying a Mk 12 can (AEM5) and not getting it knurled but later wanting the knurling (can't be done due to mandrel requirement)... but it's still a pretty iffy job with plenty that can go wrong without a good drill press. I just left my can black, but I've had a bottle of the Moly Resin sitting in my closet for a few years. |
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Originally Posted By krdt:
I looked just now and they cashed my check today for the F1 on my Colt M4 lower :D. It arrived 01/11, so not too bad at all. Come on 4-6 months! Pretty soon the only thing left will be to decide between a B5 SOPMOD or Colt N1. I have an FDE B5 and a brand new black B5 that I'm thinking about rattle canning - I'm leaning toward one of the SOPMODs, but I've had this particular N1 for 20+ years and I'm kinda nostalgic. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Spooled:
Man I love the look of car stocks on the cqbr. The only reason I haven't picked one up is a sopmod full of batteries really helps the balance. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Spooled:
Originally Posted By krdt:
I looked just now and they cashed my check today for the F1 on my Colt M4 lower :D. It arrived 01/11, so not too bad at all. Come on 4-6 months! Pretty soon the only thing left will be to decide between a B5 SOPMOD or Colt N1. I have an FDE B5 and a brand new black B5 that I'm thinking about rattle canning - I'm leaning toward one of the SOPMODs, but I've had this particular N1 for 20+ years and I'm kinda nostalgic. |
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Originally Posted By krdt:
Yeah, balance is one of the main things swaying me toward the SOPMOD - that and the comfy pillow cheek weld. A CAR might not balance as well with a light and suppressor up front or be quite as comfy... but it looks awesome! If you look good that's all that matters, right? :\ View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By Spooled:
Originally Posted By krdt:
I looked just now and they cashed my check today for the F1 on my Colt M4 lower :D. It arrived 01/11, so not too bad at all. Come on 4-6 months! Pretty soon the only thing left will be to decide between a B5 SOPMOD or Colt N1. I have an FDE B5 and a brand new black B5 that I'm thinking about rattle canning - I'm leaning toward one of the SOPMODs, but I've had this particular N1 for 20+ years and I'm kinda nostalgic. |
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Originally Posted By krdt:
Post 'em up if you can, I always like seeing a CQBR with an N1. Although I think a SOPMOD probably has some advantages, none of that is to say they can't be used effectively - I mean, if this gloriously bearded Viking bastard uses an N1, it can't be all bad, lol. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/40/11/39/401139e1c55575962144a4c7133ebb92.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By daojag:
Does anyone have a ballpark total weight difference between a MK8 upper and (now fashionably too heavy) RIS II? I get 5lbs 10 oz with this set up plus M3X on the other side. https://i.imgur.com/RCVlROi.jpg?1 View Quote |
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Originally Posted By JSchell1309:
Haven't seen these posted yet. Guy on Reddit posted his buddies deployed CQBR with a personal Vortex Razor AMG holographic sight on it. Thread 1 Thread 2 https://i.redd.it/3krqd297yt801.jpg https://i.redd.it/6qjwnjgxb8901.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By pezboytate: Not too much. The hand guard itself is 3.5 oz lighter but you'd have to add rails to it to be able to mount your accessories. About the only way to get lighter would be to ditch the add ons and go to no optic or a small RDS. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Black are also kosher. I've installed many as replacements for lost Taupe models. Both have the same NSN in the system. Get them both when I reorder. KAC 0-300 were early block I sights. Current block II would be a black KAC 600 (non Micro). Non marked for Army but Marines need theirs to say "USMC" on them. Other BUIS would be the Matech. CD View Quote So the current BLOCK II KAC sights are NOT Micro? I've seen a few of those USMC marked sights and all the ones I've seen are 600 Micros. |
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Originally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
I wonder what they're using that SI Swimsuit mag for? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By JSchell1309:
Haven't seen these posted yet. Guy on Reddit posted his buddies deployed CQBR with a personal Vortex Razor AMG holographic sight on it. Thread 1 Thread 2 https://i.redd.it/3krqd297yt801.jpg https://i.redd.it/6qjwnjgxb8901.jpg |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
Question about this! So the current BLOCK II KAC sights are NOT Micro? I've seen a few of those USMC marked sights and all the ones I've seen are 600 Micros. View Quote Attached File KAC P/N 98474 Attached File Attached File CD |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I think this is an issue about where shit comes from (the whole procurement/budget thing). Typically, at least in pics, it's really common to see MARSOC guns with stuff all from USMC, not SOCOM or whatever. Usually see them with EXPS3-0 instead of SU-231a, usually with 600 micros instead of 600s/MaTechs/etc, usually with a PEQ-16 instead of an LA-5, KAC can instead of Surefire, etc Just reading into most of the pics I see it's like their whole guns get kitted out with USMC funds, not SOCOM funds (or whatever. Don't worry, Augee will be in here soon to correct all my dumbass terminology that I'm probably getting wrong. Sorry). I think it's safe to assume all the micros you see on USMC CQBRs are USMC marked micros. If you're cloning a USMC gun, I think a USMC micro would be pretty cool. If you're cloning an Army/Navy gun, I don't think they'd be super "correct" (whatever that means to anyone personally). https://i.imgur.com/8vABdQO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zWJrbRv.jpg View Quote |
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3 quick questions for yall clone nerds heheh
Thanks yall. Going be the first SBR in the collection should be fun! |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
OK so what would a correct USMC Mk18 RIS II setup be? What parts would be "kosher", optics, lights, stocks, dildos, mounts, flash hiders, cans etc. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Roadblock:
Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I think this is an issue about where shit comes from (the whole procurement/budget thing). Typically, at least in pics, it's really common to see MARSOC guns with stuff all from USMC, not SOCOM or whatever. Usually see them with EXPS3-0 instead of SU-231a, usually with 600 micros instead of 600s/MaTechs/etc, usually with a PEQ-16 instead of an LA-5, KAC can instead of Surefire, etc Just reading into most of the pics I see it's like their whole guns get kitted out with USMC funds, not SOCOM funds (or whatever. Don't worry, Augee will be in here soon to correct all my dumbass terminology that I'm probably getting wrong. Sorry). I think it's safe to assume all the micros you see on USMC CQBRs are USMC marked micros. If you're cloning a USMC gun, I think a USMC micro would be pretty cool. If you're cloning an Army/Navy gun, I don't think they'd be super "correct" (whatever that means to anyone personally). https://i.imgur.com/8vABdQO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zWJrbRv.jpg |
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Originally Posted By Jtpappy:
3 quick questions for yall clone nerds heheh
Thanks yall. Going be the first SBR in the collection should be fun! View Quote MK8 is not issued. Guys just like to post pics of their rifles that have 10.3" barrels and MK8s. However, USASOC most likely has a 10.3" version of their URG-I that we haven't seen yet which would have a 9.5" MK16. Most up to date SOCOM Block II parts would be 4 prong, RC, taupe front sight, Matech, non micro 600m rear, WMX200, EXPS3-0 maybe?... |
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Originally Posted By pezboytate: There is the base weapon which is simply the Mk18 Mod 0 and the Mk18 Mod 1. Or there is a base CQBR URG or 10.3" RIS II URG. The accessories have been changing constantly however which will determine what is correct for any given time. Also, there are SOCOM accessories and branch accessories. MK8 is not issued. Guys just like to post pics of their rifles that have 10.3" barrels and MK8s. However, USASOC most likely has a 10.3" version of their URG-I that we haven't seen yet which would have a 9.5" MK16. Most up to date SOCOM Block II parts would be 4 prong, RC, taupe front sight, Matech, non micro 600m rear, WMX200, EXPS3-0 maybe?... View Quote dd ris II for block II? |
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Originally Posted By Jtpappy:
Yours the man! dd ris II for block II? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Jtpappy:
Originally Posted By pezboytate: There is the base weapon which is simply the Mk18 Mod 0 and the Mk18 Mod 1. Or there is a base CQBR URG or 10.3" RIS II URG. The accessories have been changing constantly however which will determine what is correct for any given time. Also, there are SOCOM accessories and branch accessories. MK8 is not issued. Guys just like to post pics of their rifles that have 10.3" barrels and MK8s. However, USASOC most likely has a 10.3" version of their URG-I that we haven't seen yet which would have a 9.5" MK16. Most up to date SOCOM Block II parts would be 4 prong, RC, taupe front sight, Matech, non micro 600m rear, WMX200, EXPS3-0 maybe?... dd ris II for block II? |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
OK so what would a correct USMC Mk18 RIS II setup be? What parts would be "kosher", optics, lights, stocks, dildos, mounts, flash hiders, cans etc. View Quote If I were personally doing a USMC build I'd do: - EOTech EXP3-0 with older L3 logo - PEQ-16 (best) or PEQ-15 (Still acceptable but not quite as USMC looking) - WMX-200 Fixed - KAC NT4 flash hider and NT4 can - KAC Taupe front sight - KAC 600m Micro USMC marked rear - Waffle -> SOPMOD -> CTR (in that order) |
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Originally Posted By TacticalDentite:
https://i.imgur.com/lY9tDQH.jpg View Quote Also can you explain the black rubber band looking thing on your N1? I keep seeing people rocking those. I assume its to hold light sticks but what is the black rubber band? Looks heavier duty than an office supply store rubber band. |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
I need to get that ambi and that pressure switch! :) Also can you explain the black rubber band looking thing on your N1? I keep seeing people rocking those. I assume its to hold light sticks but what is the black rubber band? Looks heavier duty than an office supply store rubber band. View Quote Here's one source, although there may be other options... https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/GEARWARD-Ranger-Bands-20-Pack-VBOST-Appplication-p/gw-ranger-band.htm |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
I need to get that ambi and that pressure switch! :) Also can you explain the black rubber band looking thing on your N1? I keep seeing people rocking those. I assume its to hold light sticks but what is the black rubber band? Looks heavier duty than an office supply store rubber band. View Quote |
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Aimpoint T2 with Larue mount or Eotech 553 FDE. Can get both for same price. Which one should I go with for my Mod 1 clone?
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/rubber_band_on_collapsible_stock___why_/118-418828/ Here's one source, although there may be other options... https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/GEARWARD-Ranger-Bands-20-Pack-VBOST-Appplication-p/gw-ranger-band.htm View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Roadblock:
I need to get that ambi and that pressure switch! :) Also can you explain the black rubber band looking thing on your N1? I keep seeing people rocking those. I assume its to hold light sticks but what is the black rubber band? Looks heavier duty than an office supply store rubber band. View Quote |
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Difference between Crane's cut down 10.3" Govt profile and FN's new 10.3" SOCOM bbls. Gas port is a measured .070"
Attached File Attached File The parts: FN bbl, upper, BC and bolt, DD RIS II Mk18, PRI CH, SF4P FH and KAC front sight. Rest of parts are all govt contracted. Only thing that's used was the Forward Assist, almost selected a teardrop M16. Attached File Assembled and installed on lower w/SSF trigger. Second we built this week with FN bbl. Bit heavier up front of course. Attached File CD |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Those will be coming, not today however. Pictures in an hour or so. CD View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Difference between Crane's cut down 10.3" Govt profile and FN's new 10.3" SOCOM bbls. Gas port is a measured .070" https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4690_rz-425197.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4693_rz-425202.JPG The parts: FN bbl, upper, BC and bolt, DD RIS II Mk18, PRI CH, SF4P FH and KAC front sight. Rest of parts are all govt contracted. Only thing that's used was the Forward Assist, almost selected a teardrop M16. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4691_rz-425205.JPG Assembled and installed on lower w/SSF trigger. Second we built this week with FN bbl. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4696_rz-425206.JPG CD View Quote |
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