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Posted: 1/11/2023 2:29:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mstennes: @Goody454 I am sure this has been asked already but without being a stocker to get the answer(s) what do you think of the RIS III? How does it compare in weight against the RIS II? How about strength? I noticed your MK16 what are your thought against it as far as weight, slimness and rigidity? I’ve got a couple II’s and they can’t really be beat for strength, but that comes at a cost of weight. I like the MK16’s and have a few of them, I like how light and slim they are, but know they won’t take the abuse, hard use a II will take. Here are the RIS III stats that I haven't seen from Daniel Defense, but this retailer has: https://i0.wp.com/tandkoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dd-ris-iii-specs.png |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 3:11:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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And we're the legal Eagle! Stamp came in this morning thanks to ATF Nathan Hartsock.
 Kodiak brown ano lower looks great on this build. Now also shods a Magpul K2-XL pistol grip, Triggertech diamond trigger, Geissele DDC RE and Fortis Mfg K2 castle nut & endplate system. Off to the engraver this afternoon... Both shots in natural cloudy lighting  Larger pic, shows color differentiation better 
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Posted: 1/11/2023 3:43:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arwoodie: Here are the RIS III stats that I haven't seen from Daniel Defense, but this retailer has: https://i0.wp.com/tandkoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dd-ris-iii-specs.png Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arwoodie: Originally Posted By mstennes: @Goody454 I am sure this has been asked already but without being a stocker to get the answer(s) what do you think of the RIS III? How does it compare in weight against the RIS II? How about strength? I noticed your MK16 what are your thought against it as far as weight, slimness and rigidity? I’ve got a couple II’s and they can’t really be beat for strength, but that comes at a cost of weight. I like the MK16’s and have a few of them, I like how light and slim they are, but know they won’t take the abuse, hard use a II will take. Here are the RIS III stats that I haven't seen from Daniel Defense, but this retailer has: https://i0.wp.com/tandkoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dd-ris-iii-specs.png @mstennes MK18 RIS II 14.1 oz - RIS III 9.5 12.9 oz M4A1 RIS II 17.7 oz - RIS III 12.5 16.6 oz M4A1 RIS II FSP 17.1 oz - RIS III 13.0 FSP 16.4 oz |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 6:44:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: @mstennes MK18 RIS II 14.1 oz - RIS III 9.5 12.9 oz M4A1 RIS II 17.7 oz - RIS III 12.5 16.6 oz M4A1 RIS II FSP 17.1 oz - RIS III 13.0 FSP 16.4 oz Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Originally Posted By arwoodie: Originally Posted By mstennes: @Goody454 I am sure this has been asked already but without being a stocker to get the answer(s) what do you think of the RIS III? How does it compare in weight against the RIS II? How about strength? I noticed your MK16 what are your thought against it as far as weight, slimness and rigidity? I’ve got a couple II’s and they can’t really be beat for strength, but that comes at a cost of weight. I like the MK16’s and have a few of them, I like how light and slim they are, but know they won’t take the abuse, hard use a II will take. Here are the RIS III stats that I haven't seen from Daniel Defense, but this retailer has: https://i0.wp.com/tandkoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dd-ris-iii-specs.png @mstennes MK18 RIS II 14.1 oz - RIS III 9.5 12.9 oz M4A1 RIS II 17.7 oz - RIS III 12.5 16.6 oz M4A1 RIS II FSP 17.1 oz - RIS III 13.0 FSP 16.4 oz @pezboytate Thank you, I’m still curious as to how it compares in diameter to the MK16, I converted a couple uppers to the 16 because of its feel and lightness. Thanks again! |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 7:36:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Goody454]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mstennes: @pezboytate Thank you, I’m still curious as to how it compares in diameter to the MK16, I converted a couple uppers to the 16 because of its feel and lightness. Thanks again! @mstennes It looks like you got most of your answers already, but I can tell you the RIS is wider than the MK16. It’s about what a MK4/8 feels like, but not quite as squared off feeling due to the angles at the 45’s. If you’re used to the RIS ii I can’t imagine you’d be bothered by the weight of the iii. Here’s a picture of the RIS next to a MK4 for reference (both 14.5” P/W). I personally prefer the slightly larger diameter, and actually got rid of the MK16 I had pictured before.  |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 8:58:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: @mstennes It looks like you got most of your answers already, but I can tell you the RIS is wider than the MK16. It’s about what a MK4/8 feels like, but not quite as squared off feeling due to the angles at the 45’s. If you’re used to the RIS ii I can’t imagine you’d be bothered by the weight of the iii. Here’s a picture of the RIS next to a MK4 for reference (both 14.5” P/W). I personally prefer the slightly larger diameter, and actually got rid of the MK16 I had pictured before. https://i.ibb.co/ZTjhGsG/F11486-CF-220-E-4-E0-B-9-C54-D57432-EFF0-D0.jpg @Goody454 I am used to it but I am kicking around a lightweight build and the MK16 was kinda my thought but I love the RIS, if it shed a few ounces and was slightly smaller I was thinking it would be the best option. I did have some Mk4’s which I do like but I like how light and slim the MK16 is, and since I’m not hanging anything on it I felt the end rail sections could be deleted. Going a little wider wouldn’t hurt my feeling and actually be e benefit. I’m one of those who is always searching for “that” perfect rail. The RIS would be it except I do like the slightly smaller od of the MK16. I am really thinking the RIS III may be just that rail. The additional heft would not bother me, and the slightly larger diameter is a blessing to as well. |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 9:04:21 PM EDT
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Grab one as soon as you can, you won’t regret it.
I’ll grab another one in black when they’re available. |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 9:12:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Grab one as soon as you can, you won’t regret it. I’ll grab another one in black when they’re available. I wished they’d just release them already. Buying a complete rifle then parting it out is out of the question. |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 9:46:45 PM EDT
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The MK16 isn't much lighter.
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Posted: 1/12/2023 10:22:01 AM EDT
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The CMT Quad arrived, not bad.
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Posted: 1/12/2023 11:32:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: The MK16 isn't much lighter. I really like the Mk16, but it isn't a light rail compared to many options out there. If you want G and light, go for the Mk14 as it is their lightest option. That also assumes you don't need m-lok on the 45's. I have Mk16's on my guns, and Mk14's on my wife's and son's. I am definitely a fan of the slimmer rails over the Mk4 and Mk8. |
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Posted: 1/12/2023 12:27:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: The MK16 isn't much lighter. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: The MK16 isn't much lighter. Originally Posted By spyderboy03: I really like the Mk16, but it isn't a light rail compared to many options out there. If you want G and light, go for the Mk14 as it is their lightest option. That also assumes you don't need m-lok on the 45's. I have Mk16's on my guns, and Mk14's on my wife's and son's. I am definitely a fan of the slimmer rails over the Mk4 and Mk8. I agree on the weight, I’ve found you start going lighter you see the twistys and the bendys. I feel the MK16 for me is the best compromise at the moment. It checks the most boxes for me. I’m one who tries to make everything about as close to the same as possible, except barrel lengths and optics. This helps me in being able to pick up my different rifles and while different they are the same. I do like my RIS II’s and they are built like a tank, the diameter is much longer as are all quads. I like the M Lock for its simplicity, I also don’t have to have rails where I don’t need or want them. I’m having some high hopes for the RIS III, just wished they’d make a longer version for say a 18” and a short FSP carbine versions ala MK18. |
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Posted: 1/12/2023 4:03:27 PM EDT
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+/- 2 oz on a handguard is survivable, tano is always lighter in the hand.
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Posted: 1/12/2023 5:16:28 PM EDT
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The RIS iii measures 1.95” wide on my calipers.
…and I agree, Tano is lighter. |
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Posted: 1/12/2023 6:08:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: The RIS iii measures 1.95” wide on my calipers. …and I agree, Tano is lighter. RIS II 2.23" * RIS III 1.95" MK16 1.59" *Bottom rail is closer to the bore line than the sides are. |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 2:03:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2023 4:19:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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Have no idea why the natural lighting pics I posted earlier make the Kodiak brown lower look "rose gold." It's not, at all.
LED lighting in my office, and it's much closer to the G DDC rail in color to my eyes anyway. 
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Posted: 1/13/2023 4:36:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Have no idea why the natural lighting pics I posted earlier make the Kodiak brown lower look "rose gold." It's not, at all. LED lighting in my office, and it's much closer to the G DDC rail in color to my eyes anyway. https://media.fotki.com/2v2eep5ivx9T3R.jpg That looks incredible!! |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 4:41:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arwoodie: The CMT Quad arrived, not bad. We need pics @arwoodie |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 5:12:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: That looks incredible!! Looks like ass (iPhone 12 camera sux compared to my old iPhone 10) but at least it gives a better color rendition. Thanks brother
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Posted: 1/13/2023 9:58:15 PM EDT
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Accidentally added to my cart on an order. Surprised to find out it’s actually tanodized for $40. Breek Warhammer. High shelf rear with a gas vent.
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Posted: 1/14/2023 2:37:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2023 2:57:24 PM EDT
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Looks great Marv, I think I shall squirt my Turbo-K FDE. I've been on the fence doing it anyway..
Nice stick! |
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Posted: 1/14/2023 8:00:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Looks great Marv, I think I shall squirt my Turbo-K FDE. I've been on the fence doing it anyway.. Nice stick! Cerakote? Thinking about painting mine.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/14/2023 11:54:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Cerakote? Thinking about painting mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/20230114_162128_jpg-2672265.JPG Yup. Probably just go Magpul FDE since I know my Cerakote applicator has it on hand. |
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Posted: 1/16/2023 10:09:07 AM EDT
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 Attached FileFinally got my NX8 after 8 months and my clear Talon after over a year if not years of waiting. |
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Posted: 1/16/2023 1:22:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/20230116_090454_2_jpg-2674036.JPG Finally got my NX8 after 8 months and my clear Talon after over a year if not years of waiting. Nice. Where on earth did you find the clear ano Talon safety?  Edit II: Low and behold, the 4 lever kit in clear ano was available. Really don't need all that, but I snagged it anyway! Thanks for posting @pezboytate I really did need to spend more $$$... not.
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Posted: 1/16/2023 6:31:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Nice. Where on earth did you find the clear ano Talon safety? Edit II: Low and behold, the 4 lever kit in clear ano was available. Really don't need all that, but I snagged it anyway! Thanks for posting @pezboytate I really did need to spend more $$$... not. I had a backorder on Optics Planet forever and it was canceled. Then I finally saw them in stock at Radian and placed a LARGE order. I got a package a month later and there was only 1 (one) selector in there. |
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Posted: 1/16/2023 6:46:12 PM EDT
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I ordered direct from Radian, I guess we shall see. They took my money no problem 🧐😂
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Posted: 1/19/2023 5:53:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: I ordered direct from Radian, I guess we shall see. They took my money no problem 🧐😂 Radian sent me the remaining ones from my order. |
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Posted: 1/19/2023 6:57:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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Good to hear! I got a shipping notice for my order today. Sweet!
Edit: The more I look at your clear ano selector on the darker shade lower the more I like it. Not that the FCD selector I have now really needs changed, but what the heck. All things Tanno. |
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Posted: 1/23/2023 10:53:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Cerakote? Thinking about painting mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/20230114_162128_jpg-2672265.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Looks great Marv, I think I shall squirt my Turbo-K FDE. I've been on the fence doing it anyway.. Nice stick! Cerakote? Thinking about painting mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/20230114_162128_jpg-2672265.JPG Can someone explain what I am looking at here? Is this a modded can to take a surefire mount? Thanks! |
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Posted: 1/23/2023 11:11:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By carmodyh: Can someone explain what I am looking at here? Is this a modded can to take a surefire mount? Thanks! Surefire trainer modded to take 1 3/8 thread cans. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 3:14:36 PM EDT
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Anyone bought an FDE or Clear Ano stripped upper from MSP Armory?
https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/product/m18-upper-receiver-stripped/ Curious... Wonder what the clear Ano looks like in person. Side Note: My Radian Talon selector is on the way. Strange, the shipping notice came from "Fishbowl." What the hell is up with that? |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 12:09:10 PM EDT
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I got a clear anno from MSP armory, color looks fine but the barrel extension is looser than I'm used to, admittedly all my other ones are thermal fit (BCM, Mk2 and Hodge) so I may be picky.
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Posted: 1/25/2023 12:35:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By msch42: I got a clear anno from MSP armory, color looks fine but the barrel extension is looser than I'm used to, admittedly all my other ones are thermal fit (BCM, Mk2 and Hodge) so I may be picky. Good to know. I've yet to have any thermal fitting on my builds (mostly Aero uppers) so that's not a problem for me. Post a pic when you get a chance if possible brother. Thanks |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 2:34:44 PM EDT
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https://imgur.com/a/jSJn8iW
Definitely got a bit of a grey tinge to it but more FDE when its dark |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 2:57:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By msch42: https://imgur.com/a/jSJn8iW Definitely got a bit of a grey tinge to it but more FDE when its dark Wow, that does look grey in the first pic. Thanks for sharing my friend. |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 6:01:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2023 7:33:25 PM EDT
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Looks great @pezboytate . Who's upper/lower on the bottom stick? Those look on point.
And, look at you. Clear ano selectors in all their glory! Mine came in today. Pics to follow. Looks killer on the Kodiak Brown lower, big time! Carry on |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 8:52:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Looks great @pezboytate . Who's upper/lower on the bottom stick? Those look on point. And, look at you. Clear ano selectors in all their glory! Mine came in today. Pics to follow. Looks killer on the Kodiak Brown lower, big time! Carry on Thanks. They are all Geissele. I got a bunch in that are really rough and off in color. Both DDC and black. The bottom upper is from that batch. I need a bunch of lower parts to finish them. I'm just going to put them together and see what happens I guess. |
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Posted: 1/26/2023 12:07:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/20230125_165935_2_jpg-2685201.JPG I got my first RIS III. Looks awesome! Where did you get the new RIS? |
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Posted: 1/26/2023 9:43:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Looks awesome! Where did you get the new RIS? T&K Outdoors but they are OOS now. |
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Posted: 1/26/2023 3:18:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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Talon Clear Ano Tanno selector has a nice contrast on the dark brown lower. I'm happy with it. Thanks for helping me spend more $$$ @pezboytate
  
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Posted: 1/27/2023 8:06:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Talon Clear Ano Tanno selector has a nice contrast on the dark brown lower. I'm happy with it. Thanks for helping me spend more $$$ @pezboytate https://media.fotki.com/2v2eZfbPGx9T3R.jpg https://media.fotki.com/2v2eZfkHVx9T3R.jpg https://media.fotki.com/2v2eZtaPrx9T3R.jpg Sweet.  Attached FileWhat color is my new Unity Tactical FAST? |
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Posted: 1/27/2023 8:16:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
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Dropped my CMT DRT rail off to be Cerakoted. I love CMT but DRT looks rose gold in sunlight and I couldn’t stand it.
 Also got my Rise Armament “Spartan Bronze” anodized QD socket in. This shit is more like polished gang banger gold. Highly recommend not buying unless you’re building a rifle for Elton John. Disappointing tanodized day for me. 
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Posted: 1/27/2023 8:25:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Dropped my CMT DRT rail off to be Cerakoted. I love CMT but DRT looks rose gold in sunlight and I couldn’t stand it. Also got my Rise Armament “Spartan Bronze” anodized QD socket in. This shit is more like polished gang banger gold. Highly recommend not buying unless you’re building a rifle for Elton John. Disappointing tanodized day for me. https://i.ibb.co/P56NXfy/334-F9-DD3-AC93-4188-9-BCD-8-E283-B70-F456.jpg Rose Gold would match my wife's jewelry 
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Posted: 1/27/2023 9:43:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Dropped my CMT DRT rail off to be Cerakoted. I love CMT but DRT looks rose gold in sunlight and I couldn’t stand it. Also got my Rise Armament “Spartan Bronze” anodized QD socket in. This shit is more like polished gang banger gold. Highly recommend not buying unless you’re building a rifle for Elton John. Disappointing tanodized day for me. https://i.ibb.co/P56NXfy/334-F9-DD3-AC93-4188-9-BCD-8-E283-B70-F456.jpg I’m kinda a fan of the rose gold lol That’s what color my FCD EPC is!  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/27/2023 10:37:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5L33P3R: I’m kinda a fan of the rose gold lol That’s what color my FCD EPC is! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478727/6064A57E-137A-4E15-A9B2-324EB0C08CB6_jpe-2687854.JPG If it was that color I would have been happy. With handling and oil my CMT was borderline maroon. It was a blem but someone posted a picture a few pages back that had the same hue. Oh well though. My Cerakote guy is a boss at replicating anodizing. |
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Posted: 1/28/2023 12:04:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 5L33P3R]
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If it’s the same Cerakote guy that I use that is a master at mimicking anodized colors, you’re in good hands. I have a BCM kino upper with a chopped mk8 I’m sending off to get cerakoted to be a green/fde Ano color similar to what’s used on the HK rifles
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