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Originally Posted By usjet:
Gee, MINE got here today! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Originally Posted By usjet:
You should be encouraged. It shows the mail is headed west. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Ordered some up. These look good.
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YAY IT CAME IN.. BUT kinda shocked or am I missing something here.. I ordered 2x 1.5"x.5" but also got 2x Squares..??
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Originally Posted By SSOUNN:
YAY IT CAME IN.. BUT kinda shocked or am I missing something here.. I ordered 2x 1.5"x.5" but also got 2x Squares..?? View Quote CDJ |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
How about this design? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/USMC/range%20m16%206_zps3dym0qsn.png View Quote https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/Custom-UID-tag-for-M-4-Carbine-1-5-x-5-p82703152 Ah I see. The justification is diff't. Close enough. |
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Originally Posted By Charliedeltajuliet:
I included the extras. A way to thank you and those that ordered for bearing with means it took so long to get the new square blanks. Also I hoped you might show them off to others and show my handiwork. Thank you CDJ View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Charliedeltajuliet:
Originally Posted By SSOUNN:
YAY IT CAME IN.. BUT kinda shocked or am I missing something here.. I ordered 2x 1.5"x.5" but also got 2x Squares..?? CDJ |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
How about this design? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/USMC/range%20m16%206_zps3dym0qsn.png View Quote |
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For those acquiring the .75 X .75 in. UID tags for their M4gery(s), the tag itself is not centered on the magazine well. Instead it appears to be positioned slightly more towards the upper right corner of the lower receiver.
I examined a couple of issue M4s yesterday (of course, my tape measure was in my desk and I was in a GSA), and they both exhibited this identical kind of positioning (see pics of issue M4s in this thread and others). I don't know the reason, but I'm fairly certain it's not random; it's where it is for a reason (access while in the racks found in the armory?). Anyway, just thought I'd post this observation. ETA: UID Tags from CLW arrived just minutes ago. All I can say is that they look very well done and I will be ordering from this gentleman again. And again. And again.... Great customer service, outstanding quality, and a fantastic product overall. |
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Originally Posted By bChau:
From what i've gathered: Colt Lowers > CAGE | FN Lowers > MFG. I sent this to Chad yesterday, might be helpful for everyone else. It doesn't cover everything, but for the most part, it'll do the job, you'll just have to change Cage/MFG code to whatever cage code for your specific lower (DD, KAC, Spikes, Aero, etc). http://i.imgur.com/F34nyTHh.jpg *That's not my image, it was buried deep in the last thread for the group buy for UID labels. Here are two more photos of lowers with the UID labels with MFG and not CAGE. They're part of an album i got saved with all types of UID labels. I blurred out the serials since they're not my guns. http://i.imgur.com/7QA3KIP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Q2q9tUV.jpg *What i've said isn't the gospel, its just what i've read and seen, so if i'm wrong, someone please correct me. View Quote It is based on a number of official military pictures as well as personal experience. Here's two of the pics I used to go off of for the FNH UIDs. The first one is of an FN M4 UID. The second is of an FN M16A4 UID. Attached File Attached File Also note that FN UIDs have all their info left-justified under a single column with a space between the word, # sign, and serial or part number itself, and that Colt UIDs are broken down into two independently left-justified columns. As well, in a few rare instances, the UID column justification has actually been to the right rather than the left (Note this UID is not directly from Colt or FN, but rather a rebuild facility): Attached File A few last notes... Every UID label I have ever seen has had rounded corners rather than squared. Many early UID labels were laser-ablated onto "tesa" (PVC-type) adhesive-backed label material. This was quickly found to often become loose or easily peeled off if used under high heat conditions. Currently, most UID labels are printed on thin-skinned, adhesive-backed anodized aluminum, however, there have recently been noted a few instances where the UID information has been laser-etched directly onto the lower receiver itself. I do not know if this is an emerging practice or simply some type of testing/trial thing. (The pic below is I believe of a clone weapon, but not sure of the actual source). Attached File FlDiveCop71 |
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Originally Posted By USMCTanker:
For those acquiring the .75 X .75 in. UID tags for their M4gery(s), the tag itself is not centered on the magazine well. Instead it appears to be positioned slightly more towards the upper right corner of the lower receiver. I examined a couple of issue M4s yesterday (of course, my tape measure was in my desk and I was in a GSA), and they both exhibited this identical kind of positioning (see pics of issue M4s in this thread and others). I don't know the reason, but I'm fairly certain it's not random; it's where it is for a reason (access while in the racks found in the armory?). Anyway, just thought I'd post this observation. ETA: UID Tags from CLW arrived just minutes ago. All I can say is that they look very well done and I will be ordering from this gentleman again. And again. And again.... Great customer service, outstanding quality, and a fantastic product overall. View Quote It's not an extreme upper right, but definitely a slight upper right orientation. Don't worry guys, if you're trying to get it perfect, you can always order more. "Carolina Laser Works. Your third order as fast as the first!" |
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Originally Posted By usjet:
UPDATE ON M9: Label was perfect, of course. But these are too thick to handle the curvature of the M9 dustcover. If you look at USMCTanker's pic (page 2), you can see the label appears thinner, in addition to much smaller dimensions. The larger dimension, going over the curve, leaves a "snaggy" edge. I just can't imagine there's enough market for M9 labels to justify thinner, smaller dimension stickers. View Quote A LTC Jim Harper stopped by the office during his Annual Training at about 1130 one day and asked me to hold on to his M9 while he went off-post to have lunch with some dignitaries (since I'm retired and now a civilian, I was flattered he trusted me to do that). He had recently applied for a GS technician position with the IDARNG to be our OIC and was popping his head into my office to say hi before he attended our daily sync meetings. That's how I initially met him. That was his M9 I took a picture of because I knew we had folks here interested in UID tags for that particular series of weapons. A few days later on Friday 30 June, it was announced that LTC Harper had been hired on as our director. He held a meeting with our staff that day to formally introduce himself and outline his vision for our future. To celebrate this and the end of his AT, he took his son up to a rented cabin at a resort north of McCall along that very evening with another couple: A LTC named Smith and his wife Erin (a 1SG in the Guard too) and daughter. Sometime in the evening, LTC Smith went outside to light the gas fireplace and when he did, the cabin literally exploded, crushing the four occupants inside when some of the structure came down and that cabin went up like a gasoline-soaked bonfire. One of our employees was up there in the area camping with his friends and saw it from a distance, although at the time, he was unaware of who it was. He said it went up fast. All four inside died-LTC Harper and his 14 year old son, 1SG Erin Smith and her little girl. LTC Smith survived because he was outside, was treated for minor injuries and released from the ER. Absolutely tragic. Both of those Soldiers were top-notch, and I have nothing but good things to say about them. When I think of what happened to them and their children, it puts me in a funk. Anyway, when I was told about their deaths, it was like a hard punch to the gut. These were very nice, very genuine people, and one was my boss for one day-a guy that was extremely intelligent and analytical. I had no idea he wouldn't be long for this earth when I held on to that M9. May they all rest in peace as God cradles them in his loving arms. |
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Originally Posted By USMCTanker:
There's a horrific story I'm going to share with you all about that picture of the M9 I posted.... A LTC Jim Harper stopped by the office during his Annual Training at about 1130 one day and asked me to hold on to his M9 while he went off-post to have lunch with some dignitaries (since I'm retired and now a civilian, I was flattered he trusted me to do that). He had recently applied for a GS technician position with the IDARNG to be our OIC and was popping his head into my office to say hi before he attended our daily sync meetings. That's how I initially met him. That was his M9 I took a picture of because I knew we had folks here interested in UID tags for that particular series of weapons. A few days later on Friday 30 June, it was announced that LTC Harper had been hired on as our director. He held a meeting with our staff that day to formally introduce himself and outline his vision for our future. To celebrate this and the end of his AT, he took his son up to a rented cabin at a resort north of McCall along that very evening with another couple: A LTC named Smith and his wife Erin (a 1SG in the Guard too) and daughter. Sometime in the evening, LTC Smith went outside to light the gas fireplace and when he did, the cabin literally exploded, crushing the four occupants inside when some of the structure came down and that cabin went up like a gasoline-soaked bonfire. One of our employees was up there in the area camping with his friends and saw it from a distance, although at the time, he was unaware of who it was. He said it went up fast. All four inside died-LTC Harper and his 14 year old son, 1SG Erin Smith and her little girl. LTC Smith survived because he was outside, was treated for minor injuries and released from the ER. Absolutely tragic. Both of those Soldiers were top-notch, and I have nothing but good things to say about them. When I think of what happened to them and their children, it puts me in a funk. Anyway, when I was told about their deaths, it was like a hard punch to the gut. These were very nice, very genuine people, and one was my boss for one day-a guy that was extremely intelligent and analytical. I had no idea he wouldn't be long for this earth when I held on to that M9. May they all rest in peace as God cradles them in his loving arms. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By USMCTanker:
Originally Posted By usjet:
UPDATE ON M9: Label was perfect, of course. But these are too thick to handle the curvature of the M9 dustcover. If you look at USMCTanker's pic (page 2), you can see the label appears thinner, in addition to much smaller dimensions. The larger dimension, going over the curve, leaves a "snaggy" edge. I just can't imagine there's enough market for M9 labels to justify thinner, smaller dimension stickers. A LTC Jim Harper stopped by the office during his Annual Training at about 1130 one day and asked me to hold on to his M9 while he went off-post to have lunch with some dignitaries (since I'm retired and now a civilian, I was flattered he trusted me to do that). He had recently applied for a GS technician position with the IDARNG to be our OIC and was popping his head into my office to say hi before he attended our daily sync meetings. That's how I initially met him. That was his M9 I took a picture of because I knew we had folks here interested in UID tags for that particular series of weapons. A few days later on Friday 30 June, it was announced that LTC Harper had been hired on as our director. He held a meeting with our staff that day to formally introduce himself and outline his vision for our future. To celebrate this and the end of his AT, he took his son up to a rented cabin at a resort north of McCall along that very evening with another couple: A LTC named Smith and his wife Erin (a 1SG in the Guard too) and daughter. Sometime in the evening, LTC Smith went outside to light the gas fireplace and when he did, the cabin literally exploded, crushing the four occupants inside when some of the structure came down and that cabin went up like a gasoline-soaked bonfire. One of our employees was up there in the area camping with his friends and saw it from a distance, although at the time, he was unaware of who it was. He said it went up fast. All four inside died-LTC Harper and his 14 year old son, 1SG Erin Smith and her little girl. LTC Smith survived because he was outside, was treated for minor injuries and released from the ER. Absolutely tragic. Both of those Soldiers were top-notch, and I have nothing but good things to say about them. When I think of what happened to them and their children, it puts me in a funk. Anyway, when I was told about their deaths, it was like a hard punch to the gut. These were very nice, very genuine people, and one was my boss for one day-a guy that was extremely intelligent and analytical. I had no idea he wouldn't be long for this earth when I held on to that M9. May they all rest in peace as God cradles them in his loving arms. Here we are jacking around with this stuff, which really is meaningless to anyone but ourselves, and really not even then. Thank you for all of that, may there be peace for you and yours, Godspeed to Ltc Harper and his. |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
For the off brands out there...... We should start a list Aero Precision 0ZTJ5 View Quote The Aero Precision LLC we know, the one in Tacoma, Washington, has CAGE Code 1WXY6. |
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If I'm not mistaken the USMC IAR have a round UID label on the FCG area instead of the magwell... is it a new design for all the weapons or just a HK thing?
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Originally Posted By Frens:
If I'm not mistaken the USMC IAR have a round UID label on the FCG area instead of the magwell... is it a new design for all the weapons or just a HK thing? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Joe_Sakic:
Chad, Just ordered mine late last night and already received shipping notification! Outstanding...I look forward to getting this on my rifle. Cheers! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Joe_Sakic:
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Originally Posted By Charliedeltajuliet:
Hey guys, it is Chad from Carolina Laser Works. Thanks for all the comments. I am ordering some of the square blanks for those that want those tags. I have to call my supplier but it is usually about a week or two before I receive them. Once I receive them I will add them to the catalog on my webpage. Thanks again. Similar to this (not my rifle) but, same size & shape http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/BATFE/FN%20AR-15/20140211_105226_zpsaecce875.jpg Just ordered mine late last night and already received shipping notification! Outstanding...I look forward to getting this on my rifle. Cheers! I received my UID (labels) as in plural yesterday - wow, I couldn't be more happy. These are very authentic & professional...simply outstanding. I appreciate the extra label, that is a super kind gesture on your part which in turn will come back 10 Fold. Now, to get my other ARs info for another UID label order. Buy with confidence guys, these are awesome and Chad is the man as well! |
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I'll be putting in another order for 3x in a few days.. Needa get info on this last one then I'm set..
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"When the Government Fears the People, There is Liberty; When the People Fear the Government, There is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson
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Was watching some vids on YouTube and this one showed M4 with the round labels on the magwell
https://youtu.be/cIRuiT-hso0 Originally Posted By KitBuilder:
Not sure if real or airsoft copy. Only seen on the IAR so far, to my knowledge. http://img01.militaryblog.jp/usr/suzutomo/UIDsticker_IAR.jpg This one's real: http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee368/Marine0303/null_zpsc51080d8.jpg http://img01.militaryblog.jp/usr/suzutomo/814303b.jpg View Quote |
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How do I find a MFG. number? I built my rifle with a Spikes Tactical upper and lower, from Apopka, FL.
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Originally Posted By Ricrock:
How do I find a MFG. number? I built my rifle with a Spikes Tactical upper and lower, from Apopka, FL. View Quote Gov. cage codes (MFG#) |
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Originally Posted By Ricrock:
Do they have a MFG number? View Quote |
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Ok, so M4s have been scarce around work the last couple of weeks, so....
I opened my pic up in Paint, and resized the pic until the UID label was .75X.75 inches. I then measured the placement of the label with the following results: 1/2 inch between the right edge of the label and the front outside edge of the magazine well of the lower receiver. .31 inches (or about 8 mm) from the top of the label to the bottom of the ejection port "fence". I do say, old chaps; I'm quite pleased with the final outcome. I could hand this thing off to 99% of those in the Big Green Gun Club, and they'd never know the difference until they tried to fire burst or full auto and found out they bloody well couldn't! |
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What is the correct size for a M4A1, .75 square or 1"?
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about to order a few myself. How well do they hold up to solvent and very hot temps?
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Originally Posted By army75th:
about to order a few myself. How well do they hold up to solvent and very hot temps? View Quote NORMAL gun solvents, like clp, maybe hoppes, unless you're soaking the thing and letting it sit should have little to no effect. Crap like brake cleaner, acetone, etc will attack the adhesive. With normal use, excepting abrasions, scratches and wear, should last as long as the gun. And if you're really worried, order spares. |
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More UID stickers in action.
@army75th: Looks like they're holding up ok. Failed To Load Title |
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Hey Guys, I'm a little confused as to what part# to go with on the UID for my M16A4 clone. I'm using a McKay lower (Cage# 6K2W5) and obviously have my ser#. But I'm stuck on which Part# to use, Colt or FN? I'm going with the Army issue based style rifle and will probably pick up a Ta01NSN Acog (have the carry handle on there now).
Things were much simpler back in 1981 when I was issued that old Hydra-Matic M16A1 lol.. |
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Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
I don't believe they have a CAGE code. I haven't been able to find one for them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By Ricrock:
How do I find a MFG. number? I built my rifle with a Spikes Tactical upper and lower, from Apopka, FL. MFR: SPIKES TACTICAL 07-2017 BUILD SER # 031936 I'm very pleased with the result and it truly looks good. I can't verify it for sure, but I think Chad put all that information into the coded square too. |
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Originally Posted By BlackRifleBandit:
I finally got all my labels put on for my 2nd Mk18 Build. Chad over at Carolina Laser Works is awesome to work with. He's added some more items to his site as well. I'm digging the EoTech engraving. I have a Daniel Defense Upper on this build and of course it has the classic DD Billboards on the driver side. Since I am forcing myself not to Krylon this build, I want to cover them up. This upper is a Keyhole, and actually has a better fit an finish than the Colt Upper that came on the OEM2 I bought. No reason to trash it cause it doesn't have a "C" stamped on the side. I saw some pics floating around in the MK18 thread that actually show some labels on the left side of the upper. Here's what we came up with: Before: https://www.flickr.com/photos/151247661@N07/shares/e1m9C7 After: https://www.flickr.com/photos/151247661@N07/shares/xo6gM2 Before: https://www.flickr.com/photos/151247661@N07/shares/ffa684 After: https://www.flickr.com/photos/151247661@N07/shares/5Tr644 https://www.flickr.com/photos/151247661@N07/shares/M171nc EDIT: Not sure why pics aren't showing up, was using Photobucket, now Flickr, not sure what I'm doing wrong. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By BlackNoSugar:
Hey Guys, I'm a little confused as to what part# to go with on the UID for my M16A4 clone. I'm using a McKay lower (Cage# 6K2W5) and obviously have my ser#. But I'm stuck on which Part# to use, Colt or FN? I'm going with the Army issue based style rifle and will probably pick up a Ta01NSN Acog (have the carry handle on there now). Things were much simpler back in 1981 when I was issued that old Hydra-Matic M16A1 lol.. View Quote The part number is the same for all manufacturers. |
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Originally Posted By BlackRifleBandit:
I finally got all my labels put on for my 2nd Mk18 Build. Chad over at Carolina Laser Works is awesome to work with. He's added some more items to his site as well. I'm digging the EoTech engraving. I have a Daniel Defense Upper on this build and of course it has the classic DD Billboards on the driver side. Since I am forcing myself not to Krylon this build, I want to cover them up. This upper is a Keyhole, and actually has a better fit an finish than the Colt Upper that came on the OEM2 I bought. No reason to trash it cause it doesn't have a "C" stamped on the side. I saw some pics floating around in the MK18 thread that actually show some labels on the left side of the upper. Here's what we came up with: Before: Before 1 After: After 1 Before: Before 2 After: After 2 Another After 2 EDIT: Not sure why pics aren't showing up, was using Photobucket, now Flickr, not sure what I'm doing wrong. View Quote |
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Well seeing as I started this chaos I decided to order 2 of my own, looking forward to putting them on some of my toys!
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Anyone know the right style for a M110K1? Might want to buy one.
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I just ordered one of the .75 squares. I have an LMT lower so I looked up the cage code for that, and used the part no for the M4A1.
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Those are going to be some awesome M16A4 clones. I've ordered twice now from Carolina Laser and his UID labels are AWESOME.
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