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Posted: 5/6/2021 11:48:13 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Your grenade ring is on backwards. Otherwise, 10/10 Also, he needs a proper 601 lower on his 601. That said, still gorgeous rifles. |
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Posted: 5/6/2021 11:48:20 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Jews did this: https://i.postimg.cc/kG4vjBjg/DCAF5-D0-E-3817-485-B-B6-B7-E0196-C526-E4-A.jpg They did this too.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/6/2021 12:06:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Also, he needs a proper 601 lower on his 601. That said, still gorgeous rifles. Agreed, but the grenade ring swap is an easy fix. |
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Posted: 5/6/2021 1:56:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @benw8887 We make a bayonet lug for Mossberg 500 shotguns that takes the FN pattern bayonet. And this would be a similar concept. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/nds-bayo_2_JPG-1372481.jpg http://www.nodakspud.com/images/NDS-54%20b.JPG Basically, in order to fit on an AR you need a flash hider that gives you a step/shoulder at 1.5" from the front of the FSB. The back of the bayonet stops on the front of FSB and the latch snaps down behind the step on the back of the muzzle device. Just purchased one, thanks  great thread |
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Posted: 5/6/2021 9:41:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I do like that. I have a Surefire RC1 Mini "monster" on it now. |
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Posted: 5/6/2021 9:59:46 PM EST
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Someone on a local for sale board a year ago was offering a Surefire M500 Millennium for $75 once. Like a dumbass I passed on it.
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Posted: 5/7/2021 9:24:37 AM EST
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Dug this out of the ole’ parts box this morning. No idea on who made it. Had it since at least 2004
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Posted: 5/7/2021 4:20:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dug this out of the ole’ parts box this morning. No idea on who made it. Had it since at least 2004 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228520/742EDAC1-4A70-4E47-B229-F97F5451B85B_jpe-1932996.JPG Looks like the start to a build  |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 7:47:39 PM EST
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Just had surgery Monday, so I’ve been stuck in the recliner surfing Arfcom and other gun parts sights. Saw this thread and decided I need to build a Blood Diamond rifle. Just sold my house so a lot of gun parts are in storage and I think there is an A2 upper in storage. Just deciding on barrel length, 10.5” or 11.5”. I’m leaning towards 10.5” with the 607 moderator. I love the retro style rifles and the paint job I think really makes the rifle look awesome
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Posted: 5/13/2021 8:20:16 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like the start to a build Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Dug this out of the ole’ parts box this morning. No idea on who made it. Had it since at least 2004 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/228520/742EDAC1-4A70-4E47-B229-F97F5451B85B_jpe-1932996.JPG Looks like the start to a build I’ve got the perfect place for it. Just need an aimpoint comp now! 
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Posted: 5/14/2021 6:24:10 PM EST
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I feel like I can play in this thread, even if it is the build of a poor.
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Posted: 5/14/2021 6:32:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I feel like I can play in this thread, even if it is the build of a poor. https://i.imgur.com/GvmCSiG.jpg @friskydingo Real can or fake one to make it not an SBR? Regardless, nice paint job. |
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Posted: 5/14/2021 6:58:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @friskydingo Real can or fake one to make it not an SBR? Regardless, nice paint job. Real, it’s a YHM ULT titanium .30 cal that I wasn’t using. I SBRd the lower a while for a different build. Paint job is aervoe camo colors blasted at random. |
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Posted: 5/14/2021 8:49:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Real, it’s a YHM ULT titanium .30 cal that I wasn’t using. I SBRd the lower a while for a different build. Paint job is aervoe camo colors blasted at random. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @friskydingo Real can or fake one to make it not an SBR? Regardless, nice paint job. Real, it’s a YHM ULT titanium .30 cal that I wasn’t using. I SBRd the lower a while for a different build. Paint job is aervoe camo colors blasted at random. Well played, sir. Well played. |
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Posted: 5/14/2021 10:40:46 PM EST
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Quoted: Your grenade ring is on backwards. Otherwise, 10/10 Yup. Copied from pics of one I carried in Korea back in '85. |
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Posted: 5/14/2021 11:06:33 PM EST
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Waiting on A1 lowers to come in. All date correct parts minus the barrel, moderator, and grenade ring.
 
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Posted: 5/28/2021 4:00:22 PM EST
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Posted: 5/29/2021 2:32:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone using this? https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-30mm-tactical-ring-low-height-single Yes. What’s the question?  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 2:35:23 PM EST
[#19]
1969 VN
Who needs improvements
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Posted: 5/29/2021 3:55:48 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes. What’s the question? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245997/C22C651C-5CF4-4D38-918D-FB1BCE977FB6_jpe-1959746.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Anyone using this? https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-30mm-tactical-ring-low-height-single Yes. What’s the question? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245997/C22C651C-5CF4-4D38-918D-FB1BCE977FB6_jpe-1959746.JPG Any complaints? |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 4:03:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any complaints? My complaint only lies with the carry handle mount. I had to put red locktite on it to get it to stay. |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 4:05:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My complaint only lies with the carry handle mount. I had to put red locktite on it to get it to stay. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any complaints? My complaint only lies with the carry handle mount. I had to put red locktite on it to get it to stay. What kind of mount? |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 5:02:09 PM EST
[#23]
 Attached File Attached FileMy project: upper started out as a complete M16/604, lower is by NoDac Spud. Added a gooseneck mount with a Aimpoint style RDS. Also added an M203 side sling mount with a canvas M14 sling. |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 5:07:44 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of mount? Not sure the brand but it’s of decent quality. It has a spring washer that wasn’t doing what it should. |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 6:07:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure the brand but it’s of decent quality. It has a spring washer that wasn’t doing what it should. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What kind of mount? Not sure the brand but it’s of decent quality. It has a spring washer that wasn’t doing what it should. I’ve looked at several brands and I’m still debating on which to go with. |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 6:11:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Was about 5 months for me, IIRC. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When you say long wait times, we talking months or years? Realizing everything sucks right now when it comes to parts, but a 733 clone upper is on my list for a few reasons now. Was about 5 months for me, IIRC. If we are talking about TNTE, I've had an order in since 03/12. I expect it around July....but I'm patient. Place holder for pic in July.
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Posted: 5/29/2021 7:45:13 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Will an A2-mounted suppressor not work with the length of the A2X? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Guess I’ll post this. I’ve been collecting these parts for years and finally have everything that I need to assemble it. I mocked everything up last fall and still haven’t actually assembled it. I’m honestly thinking I’ll just sell the barrel and buy something else, as the pinned A2X won’t allow me to mount a suppressor. https://i.imgur.com/iBQybIf.jpg Will an A2-mounted suppressor not work with the length of the A2X? It will work technically if using a gate lock can like Griffin Armament or KAC but if it was pinned on where a crush washer was used that’s no good. Might have baffle strikes |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 10:29:41 PM EST
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I love simple, lightweight carbines.
From the sound of things, I might need to consider offering barrel profiling as a service...... |
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Posted: 5/30/2021 2:35:55 PM EST
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Posted: 6/1/2021 11:22:38 AM EST
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My humble addition.......
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Posted: 6/12/2021 11:15:46 AM EST
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I didn't even know this was a thing, making blood diamond guns, I thought I had this unique idea a couple years ago, but here's mine. It's cheap as hell, Anderson lower, old ass M2 aimpoint, 14.5 upper than I permanently attached a moderator sleeve over so I don't have to deal with the NFA (this is a beater gun).
I'm not in love with the height over bore but sometimes it's just fun to shoot something different. As an added bonus you get a retired special forces dog, who refuses to leave my side when I'm home.  In his biting people and sniffing for bombs days. 
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Posted: 6/12/2021 4:00:38 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryWhere do you get, or how do you make those slings? |
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Posted: 6/13/2021 11:30:07 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't even know this was a thing, making blood diamond guns, I thought I had this unique idea a couple years ago, but here's mine. It's cheap as hell, Anderson lower, old ass M2 aimpoint, 14.5 upper than I permanently attached a moderator sleeve over so I don't have to deal with the NFA (this is a beater gun). I'm not in love with the height over bore but sometimes it's just fun to shoot something different. As an added bonus you get a retired special forces dog, who refuses to leave my side when I'm home. https://i.imgur.com/6yHXGHD.jpg In his biting people and sniffing for bombs days. https://i.imgur.com/pTmZYf7.jpg Ok. I'm totally painting mine when it gets here...off to the EE for OG aimpoint. Groovy Dag. |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 4:10:43 PM EST
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What lower would you suggest if one was going to copy the Blood Diamond carbine?
And where to look the carry handle upper. I am willing to spring for a Tax Stamp |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 4:11:40 PM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What lower would you suggest if one was going to copy the Blood Diamond carbine? And where to look the carry handle upper. I am willing to spring for a Tax Stamp The gun used in the movie had an A1 lower with commercial Colt A2 markings (including safe-fire-burst selector markings). |
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Posted: 6/14/2021 4:24:45 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where do you get, or how do you make those slings? That looks like the "improvised" XM177 sling; it's one of these: https://www.omahas.com/shop/g-p-strap-2-inch/ Remove the metal clips from each end and rig up a loop of paracord in its place. Instructions here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/DocMike_s_Field_Expedient_Sling/123-682021/? |
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Posted: 6/19/2021 2:56:55 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where do you get, or how do you make those slings? https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/My-take-on-the-retro-field-expedient-sling/123-760798/ |
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Posted: 6/21/2021 11:44:50 PM EST
[#38]
Brown Truck Santa comes Wednesday.
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Posted: 6/22/2021 4:26:07 AM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryThis whole film is excellent, and so is Jennifer Connelly.  Here's my take; still needing an Aimpoint to finish it out. 
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Posted: 6/22/2021 8:54:17 AM EST
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So what is the preferred barrel length for these? It looks like there is a mix.
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Posted: 6/22/2021 9:06:53 AM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So what is the preferred barrel length for these? It looks like there is a mix. The barrel in the film was about 11”, but it’s prohibitively expensive to have one cut to that length. I opted for 14.5”. |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 9:43:51 AM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The barrel in the film was about 11”, but it’s prohibitively expensive to have one cut to that length. I opted for 14.5”. Mine is a DD 11.5 fsb from the factory. |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 10:35:02 AM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So what is the preferred barrel length for these? It looks like there is a mix. 10" for movie carbine. Moderator screws right down to front sight base. "Preferred length" would be personal preference. For clone of Blood Diamond carbine, go 10". |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 10:46:17 AM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So what is the preferred barrel length for these? It looks like there is a mix. I went 10.5 because that's what I had already.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 12:58:07 PM EST
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Posted: 6/22/2021 1:09:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 10" for movie carbine. Moderator screws right down to front sight base. "Preferred length" would be personal preference. For clone of Blood Diamond carbine, go 10". Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: So what is the preferred barrel length for these? It looks like there is a mix. 10" for movie carbine. Moderator screws right down to front sight base. "Preferred length" would be personal preference. For clone of Blood Diamond carbine, go 10". It’s actually a little longer than 10”, they were 20” barrels and were cut down. Pics from page two:  
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Posted: 6/22/2021 1:28:57 PM EST
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Posted: 6/22/2021 1:29:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s actually a little longer than 10”, they were 20” barrels and were cut down. Pics from page two: https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Gary-Gordon-CAR-15-768x512.jpg https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/M16A2-Barrel-Conversion-768x512.jpg I was referencing the Blood Diamond carbine, not the BHD carbine. I thought the moderator on the Blood Diamond Carbine screwed down to the FSB, but it looks like the photo above by Mike_NDS shows a 10.3- 10.5" barrel. |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 2:24:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was referencing the Blood Diamond carbine, not the BHD carbine. I thought the moderator on the Blood Diamond Carbine screwed down to the FSB, but it looks like the photo above by Mike_NDS shows a 10.3- 10.5" barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It’s actually a little longer than 10”, they were 20” barrels and were cut down. Pics from page two: https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Gary-Gordon-CAR-15-768x512.jpg https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/M16A2-Barrel-Conversion-768x512.jpg I was referencing the Blood Diamond carbine, not the BHD carbine. I thought the moderator on the Blood Diamond Carbine screwed down to the FSB, but it looks like the photo above by Mike_NDS shows a 10.3- 10.5" barrel. They were the same gun from what I understand. |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 2:40:22 PM EST
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I still dislike the old "commercial" 11.5/5.5 CAR barrels. But with a larger diameter FH they would be perfect for a non-NFA Blood Diamond build.
I think I picked up a stripped barrel from Brownells years ago for $125. Ended up selling the rifle it was on.  |
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