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Commando (XM177E1, as far as I can tell) pistols are up and in stock
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Originally Posted By CFletch: I see the 635 and TIA pistols. Are there others I'm too blind to see? I'm still hoping for the XM177E2 pistols. I see only the uppers, lowers, and complete rifles for the XM177E2. View Quote @CFletch https://palmettostatearmory.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=hr51655157278 |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: @CFletch https://palmettostatearmory.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=hr51655157278 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mike_nds: Originally Posted By CFletch: I see the 635 and TIA pistols. Are there others I'm too blind to see? I'm still hoping for the XM177E2 pistols. I see only the uppers, lowers, and complete rifles for the XM177E2. @CFletch https://palmettostatearmory.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=hr51655157278 Thanks, but I'm hoping for a complete XM177E2 pistol. Are those coming? |
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Got a complete M16A1 gray “blem” today.
The grays on the upper and lower match pretty well, much better than I anticipated. A little oil on the lower and they should be spot-on. I’m satisfied with that. Fit and finish is excellent. The trigger is even nice and crisp. Other than wanting authentic furniture, I’m very pleased so far. I can’t find any blem (praying it’s not the sights). I was hoping for a 20 round magazine, but alas it came with a 30. Luckily I have some 20’s. Got a USGI sling en route as well. I’m worried about sighting it in as I’ve read reports that some have bought a rifle that can’t be zeroed, with the rear sight being maxed out. I’ll keep my fingers crossed. I assume they’ll correct it if that happens. I’ve always wanted an A1 so hopefully this will be a fun rifle to own. It looks REALLY nice. |
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Originally Posted By 300WSM: Got a complete M16A1 gray "blem" today. The grays on the upper and lower match pretty well, much better than I anticipated. A little oil on the lower and they should be spot-on. I'm satisfied with that. Fit and finish is excellent. The trigger is even nice and crisp. Other than wanting authentic furniture, I'm very pleased so far. I can't find any blem (praying it's not the sights). I was hoping for a 20 round magazine, but alas it came with a 30. Luckily I have some 20's. Got a USGI sling en route as well. I'm worried about sighting it in as I've read reports that some have bought a rifle that can't be zeroed, with the rear sight being maxed out. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I assume they'll correct it if that happens. I've always wanted an A1 so hopefully this will be a fun rifle to own. It looks REALLY nice. View Quote |
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My 635 arrived today... this is my first complete/assembled H&R firearm.
https://imgur.com/3Vcka64 https://imgur.com/OcAl0AT Looks great... if it runs as good as it looks I'll be happy. Thanks to Mike and all the folks at H&R/PSA |
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Originally Posted By MadMax66: My 635 arrived today... this is my first complete/assembled H&R firearm. https://imgur.com/3Vcka64 https://imgur.com/OcAl0AT Looks great... if it runs as good as it looks I'll be happy. Thanks to Mike and all the folks at H&R/PSA View Quote |
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Originally Posted By CFletch: My H&R A1 was on paper at 25yds, so it was definitely zeroed. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mark an item "blem" if it couldn't zero, and if one somehow went out in that state they'd fix it once you bring it to their attention. View Quote Oh I have faith in Mike and H&R/PSA. I had an issue with an AK-74 and they reached out to me quickly and got it resolved. They’re good people. I just have bad luck, and hate the hassle. But I’m going to stay positive and try and get it tested and zeroed in the next couple of weeks. I’m very happy with how good it looks. I’d seen a few that didn’t have a great upper/lower color match, but mine is definitely “close enough” to make me satisfied with it. As is typical with most of their “blems, I can’t really find any flaws I haven’t seen on ANY AR from a retailer or online source. It’s a very nicely put together rifle. |
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Originally Posted By panzersergeant: I was hitting little white circles at 50 yards right out of the box with mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25872/IMG_4819-3189243.jpg View Quote Nice! I’m hoping for the same results, |
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IDF pistols are in stock, for those who were waiting for it
http://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-complete-12-7-idf-special-pistol-1-7-barrel.html |
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Originally Posted By CFletch: IDF pistols are in stock, for those who were waiting for it http://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-complete-12-7-idf-special-pistol-1-7-barrel.html View Quote Awesome! Snagged one. Very excited. |
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Originally Posted By CFletch: IDF pistols are in stock, for those who were waiting for it http://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-complete-12-7-idf-special-pistol-1-7-barrel.html View Quote Nice! the IDF slings make a more authentic look though Attached File |
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Commando Pistol lowers are up and we'll have a batch later today.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-commando-complete-pistol-lower-2-position-gray.html |
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Mike,
My 635 has a H&R logo on the bolt carrier. I didnt see those available as a separate item. Is that done only for complete firearms? It's a nice touch. |
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We don't currently offer the 9mm bolt carriers as a piece part.
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On H&R's clone of the XM177 "COMMANDO 10", is the gas port opened up like modern 10" guns or is it running closer to the edge like the originals? I'm wondering if it might be better or worse than the 11.5" when I eventually take the FH off in favor of a suppressor.
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What in the world? Did I order the wrong thing?
I was looking forward to building my XM177E2 rifle this weekend after my packages arrived today, but it looks like I received the pistol brace instead of the standard collapsible stock. Is the plastic stock the only difference? Is the buffer tube and everything else okay to use for a rifle build? I'd like to get started but don't want to open the package. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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You will be fine build your carbine, when the right stock comes in ,Change it out no problem
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Originally Posted By Suppo: What in the world? Did I order the wrong thing? I was looking forward to building my XM177E2 rifle this weekend after my packages arrived today, but it looks like I received the pistol brace instead of the standard collapsible stock. Is the plastic stock the only difference? Is the buffer tube and everything else okay to use for a rifle build? I'd like to get started but don't want to open the package. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64869/20240620_152537_jpg-3246359.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64869/20240620_152540_jpg-3246361.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64869/20240620_152545_jpg-3246364.JPG View Quote https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-m16a1-lower-build-kit-gray.html Everything else should be correct for a XM177E2 build, but I'd wait to see what @mike_nds says before breaking the seal. They maybe able to swap the brace for a stock, or they might want the whole kit back. |
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Originally Posted By alternativebroccoli: Looks good close upper and lower match. Guy on Reddit ordered an xm177e2 that came with a gray parked dust cover, is yours gray or black I can’t tell from the pictures. Get out and shoot that thing! View Quote Yes, it seems like you kind of get what you get. Dust cover and mag release are DARK charcoal gray if not black (the pic is not great but it’s not as midnight black dark in real life). They’re not jet black but it’s not in any way what I’d call a shade of gray. I pretty much expected that all of it except the slip ring and trigger guard would probably be more black than gray. I was not wrong. |
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Originally Posted By grondike: Per the part number, that kit should come with a plastic stock instead of a brace. The don't even have a kit listed with a brace, so I think whoever put it together grabbed the wrong part. https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-m16a1-lower-build-kit-gray.html Everything else should be correct for a XM177E2 build, but I'd wait to see what @mike_nds says before breaking the seal. They maybe able to swap the brace for a stock, or they might want the whole kit back. View Quote PM me your order number. We’ll Get a stock out. |
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miker84 on Border Patrol agent: "...In hindsight, I wish that I'd thanked him...he has to throw bean bags at rip crews that are shooting at him with weapons that DOJ let them have..."
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Originally Posted By 300WSM: Yes, it seems like you kind of get what you get. Dust cover and mag release are DARK charcoal gray if not black (the pic is not great but it’s not as midnight black dark in real life). They’re not jet black but it’s not in any way what I’d call a shade of gray. I pretty much expected that all of it except the slip ring and trigger guard would probably be more black than gray. I was not wrong. View Quote I do want to note I’m not unhappy with it in any way, anything I’d change (like the color of the small parts) is very minor and doable. I’m beyond tickled to death that PSA/H&R is doing these and that Mike is at the helm. The color match of the receivers is more than close enough for me, and almost perfect in my eyes. It exceeded my hopes in that regard. I’ve ALWAYS wanted an M16A1 (literally since I was a small kid), now finally owning one, and it’s as nice as I could have hoped for! I’m already itching to build a 733. |
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Originally Posted By 300WSM: Yes, it seems like you kind of get what you get. Dust cover and mag release are DARK charcoal gray if not black (the pic is not great but it’s not as midnight black dark in real life). They’re not jet black but it’s not in any way what I’d call a shade of gray. I pretty much expected that all of it except the slip ring and trigger guard would probably be more black than gray. I was not wrong. View Quote Thank you sir, I appreciate the response. Attached File |
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Got my CAR braces the other day and did some tinkering.
I used one on a my modern weirdo .22 Magnum Frankenbuild pistol. Just showing that it can work nicely on a modern build too. Attached File Attached File My other brace I chopped to fit a KAK Mini Mil Spec buffer tube and dropped it on my .300 Blackout N23A1. I'll post a little more of this in the Retro forum. Attached File |
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I'm curious how these pistols braces work.
If you can collapse it and also extend it, isn't it the same as a collapsible shoulder stock? I don't have any experience with these things but I'm thinking of building a Mk.18 pistol with one... |
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Originally Posted By Akin: I'm curious how these pistols braces work. If you can collapse it and also extend it, isn't it the same as a collapsible shoulder stock? I don't have any experience with these things but I'm thinking of building a Mk.18 pistol with one... View Quote |
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“The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.”
"And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers, And the temples of his Gods." |
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Yeah ha ha it's because I want to avoid those guys that I am asking. Those pics make it look like you can use it collapsed or extended, like a shoulder stock, so it got me worried.
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Originally Posted By Akin: I'm curious how these pistols braces work. If you can collapse it and also extend it, isn't it the same as a collapsible shoulder stock? I don't have any experience with these things but I'm thinking of building a Mk.18 pistol with one... View Quote Attached File |
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Got both my braces in and very happy with them overall - only thing I would change up is the latch to a standard milspec - someone has already done it, and it’s 👌🏼
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Originally Posted By MadMax66: My 635 arrived today... this is my first complete/assembled H&R firearm. https://imgur.com/3Vcka64 https://imgur.com/OcAl0AT Looks great... if it runs as good as it looks I'll be happy. Thanks to Mike and all the folks at H&R/PSA View Quote *************************************************** So I was able to visit the indoor range yesterday and get some "seat time" with my new H&R 635. Mostly positive... Runs 115g and 124g ball ammo with no issues (thats all I had with me). Runs better than my Colt AR6951 did out of the box... because H&R is using a different follower than Colt does in the original 32 rounder. ("Runs better" in this case means no last round fail to feed like the Colt). Sights were basically spot on (the range is 25yds) and the rear sight is close to centered in the carry handle channel. All the casings had good deep primer strikes centered. No FTF's. No double feeds. No FTE's Trigger is crisp, no creep noted. Minor negatives... Front sight is sunk into the FSB a bit, prolly due to the "F" marked FSB. Brace/Blade is definitely not usable as a stock (ouch), but thats OK its not supposed to be. Summary.... Approx 250 rounds with no issues. I'm going to change the rear sight to an A2 aperture... works better with my eyes. For those that are unaware, these old style 9mm blowbacks have quite a bit of felt recoil. The 635 is just as bad as my AR6951 (but I expected it). Gotta love that "1982 DEA / Miami Vice" look! |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: So, the material is pretty hard and the stamp is a little lighter than I’d hoped. Might have to get an arbor press. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/IMG_2473-3245350.jpg View Quote Maybe give Brendon a call and borrow his purse. Hit it with your purse. |
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Originally Posted By MadMax66: My 635 arrived today... this is my first complete/assembled H&R firearm. https://imgur.com/3Vcka64 https://imgur.com/OcAl0AT Looks great... if it runs as good as it looks I'll be happy. Thanks to Mike and all the folks at H&R/PSA View Quote Kinda torn between this one and the DOE Clone, but the DOE is shorter so I will probably go with that one |
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Originally Posted By cyclone: Kinda torn between this one and the DOE Clone, but the DOE is shorter so I will probably go with that one View Quote I'm sure the DOE will run as good as the 635.... you cant go wrong with either..... I think its awesome what Mike is doing with H&R and I dont want to miss out. |
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Anyone out there have any amount of rounds through a TIA upper?
10" barrel is new territory for me, and I plan on using a YHM Turbo t2, so I'm concerned that if the factory port is big to run with a 10" barrel, just how overgassed am I going to be with a can? |
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Originally Posted By AZgunn3r: Got both my braces in and very happy with them overall - only thing I would change up is the latch to a standard milspec - someone has already done it, and it’s 👌🏼 View Quote Got my CAR-style brace today as well, for the cost it’s very cool. Definitely worth the $40 sale price to me. Snug fit and smooth adjustment. Like the visual it provides. |
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Originally Posted By campower: Anyone out there have any amount of rounds through a TIA upper? 10" barrel is new territory for me, and I plan on using a YHM Turbo t2, so I'm concerned that if the factory port is big to run with a 10" barrel, just how overgassed am I going to be with a can? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MadMax66: http://i.imgur.com/QF2fgUk.jpg This is my 11.5 with a faux moderator on the end (similar to the TIA) and it runs fine with no issues. View Quote 11.5" opens up alot of adjustability for gas-port size compared to a 10". The thing with a 10" is to run with a wide range of ammo typically needs a rather huge gas port, then add a can and you have serious wear on the gun. However a slightly reserved 10" gas port would make for a very sweet shooter wile suppresed. This TIA upper is an enigma as far as the web is concerned. I'm actually wanting to use one of these are a everyday shooter, so just waiting on either one port specs or another review. |
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