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Posted: 9/29/2022 6:41:58 PM EST
[Last Edit: JTM20]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Yes, the forgings process hammers a lot of crap into the surface of the parts. Unless you can polish all the “as forged” surfaces you will get dark streaking in the finish with gray. It’s present on black anodized parts also, but is covered up better.  Is that what these streaks are on a Colt upper i picked up earlier this year? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 8:48:29 PM EST
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That’s a little different.
I call that a “wave”. It’s a streak of impurities, or possibly add mixture that runs lengthwise through the base material. You can’t polish those out. |
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Posted: 9/30/2022 7:38:17 AM EST
[#3]
Here’s a representative example of the carbon streaking I blem the parts for.
Sometimes it’s more extensive than this. 
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Posted: 9/30/2022 7:42:34 AM EST
[#4]
More
 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2022 8:51:15 AM EST
[#5]
Fit of older NDS upper on new lower. Its oiled up heavily but the fit is really good, just right.
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Posted: 9/30/2022 8:57:15 AM EST
[#6]
Mike, are you eventually going to produce the plastic brass deflectors so that we can identify sinisters when they take their retro rifle out of the case at the range before they shoulder it on the wrong side?
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2022 11:46:19 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jurassic63: Fit of older NDS upper on new lower. Its oiled up heavily but the fit is really good, just right. https://i.imgur.com/86GdnAF.jpg  Please tell me that the camera/lighting making it appear to have been pulled out of a used-oil sump... that's an awfully black grey I'm seeing there. 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2022 1:15:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ygolonac: Please tell me that the camera/lighting making it appear to have been pulled out of a used-oil sump... that's an awfully black grey I'm seeing there. The parts are grey, the room was dark and I wiped it down with CLP. It matched the older part almost perfectly and those were a nice medium grey. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2022 2:10:57 PM EST
[#9]
Whew!
 The parts look awesome, but that's to be expected. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/30/2022 6:36:14 PM EST
[#10]
Mike,
The pictures that you posted showing the carbon streaking, it doesn't look that bad to me at least from my point of view mainly what I was interested in if the upper finish match the lower finishing Gray. From the pictures that you have shown, the matchup looks pretty good to the A1 lowers |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2022 3:23:23 PM EST
[#11]
There a eta on barrels assemblys? With sight tower and delta ring, whole shabang?
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:35:37 PM EST
[#12]
There's not nearly enough M16A2 talk in this thread.
I can't be the only guy waiting for that to happen... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:38:21 PM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bassgasm: There's not nearly enough M16A2 talk in this thread. I can't be the only guy waiting for that to happen... 
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Posted: 10/3/2022 10:51:49 PM EST
[#14]
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_127/776227_Best-place-for-an-an-A2-upper-.html
The demand is out there. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 5:05:56 AM EST
[#15]
I’m going to be sending the batch of uppers and lowers to distribution today.
Not sure when it’s going on the website. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 5:11:04 AM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eruoen: You aren't. I'm just patiently waiting and hoping Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eruoen: Originally Posted By Bassgasm: There's not nearly enough M16A2 talk in this thread. I can't be the only guy waiting for that to happen... We haven’t received our A2 upper forgings yet. But I did get the M16A2 lower receiver variance from ATF last week. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:12:57 AM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bassgasm: There's not nearly enough M16A2 talk in this thread. I can't be the only guy waiting for that to happen... You're not, I need a gray one. 
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:04:42 AM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: But I did get the M16A2 lower receiver variance from ATF last week. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Originally Posted By Eruoen: Originally Posted By Bassgasm: There's not nearly enough M16A2 talk in this thread. I can't be the only guy waiting for that to happen... But I did get the M16A2 lower receiver variance from ATF last week. I'd buy three right now.  |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:27:23 AM EST
[Last Edit: mike_nds]
[#19]
Gents,
The batch is going live on the 11:30am EST email blast today. Plan accordingly. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:31:34 AM EST
[#20]
Of all the times to have meetings.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:34:22 AM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By metalsaber: Of all the times to have meetings. Don't be a wuss. Whip out that laptop in the meeting. 
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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:40:56 AM EST
[#22]
 Good luck today gentlemen. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:46:09 AM EST
[#23]
Mike, do the uppers produced by y’all have any differences from other uppers produced during the A1 era?
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:51:38 AM EST
[#24]
I bought an upper from the last batch during a work meeting.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 9:12:24 AM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gripen: You're not, I need a gray one. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 9:59:39 AM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By metalsaber: Of all the times to have meetings. Too bad you have a sick kid you have to go take care of so you'll have to attend via Zoom. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:12:15 AM EST
[#27]
Good luck everyone.
We are going to need a new tacked build thread for just the new H&R stuff soon. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:32:36 AM EST
[#28]
2 blem lowers ordered.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:34:52 AM EST
[#29]
I was able to snag something, but even ready to go, my first order was out of stock before I could submit it. Haha. Had to go back for blems.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:35:55 AM EST
[Last Edit: panzersergeant]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Gents, The batch is going live on the 11:30am EST email blast today. Plan accordingly. Right on time.  I got one. ETA when is the next batch of upper coming out? |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:37:19 AM EST
[#31]
snagged, anyone notice non-blem added 2 to cart by default?
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:37:29 AM EST
[Last Edit: J_taylor]
[#32]
I got a blem upper. Now I can finish my H&R M16A1 build.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:39:14 AM EST
[#33]
Missed the uppers? fuck my life.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:39:22 AM EST
[#34]
Snagged a blem upper and a blem lower. Had the non-blems in my cart but were gone by the time I got to the final checkout page :(
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:40:07 AM EST
[#35]
Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:43:29 AM EST
[Last Edit: Pomyluy]
[#36]
Uppers or lowers? Either way, didn't happen to me, managed to order a non-blem lower.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:47:31 AM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes. I didn't see any uppers and I ordered the lower as soon as the daily deal email came over the wire. 
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:48:35 AM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: I didn't see any uppers and I ordered the lower as soon as the daily deal email came over the wire. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes. I didn't see any uppers and I ordered the lower as soon as the daily deal email came over the wire. I didn't wait for the email, just F5'ed the H&R page until they popped up. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:49:29 AM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes. I wonder how many lowers they sold in that eight minutes. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:53:19 AM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cowbell: I didn't wait for the email, just F5'ed the H&R page until they popped up. So what you're saying is the uppers never made it to the email blast?
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:54:55 AM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes. That was better than the less than 3 minutes for uppers last time, but I think the last batch was smaller. Seems like demand is still high. I need to grab an H&R A1 lower, but sat out this round. Hopefully a bunch of members here will have some sweet build pictures in the next couple of weeks! I keep going back and salivating over the photos of the SMG lowers. Hopefully soon! |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:57:39 AM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: So what you're saying is the uppers never made it to the email blast? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: Originally Posted By Cowbell: I didn't wait for the email, just F5'ed the H&R page until they popped up. So what you're saying is the uppers never made it to the email blast? They were available when I got my lowers. I think it was right at 10:30, when Mike said. I figured if he gave us the heads up of what time there was no need to wait for the email. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2022 10:59:08 AM EST
[#43]
Uppers are sure in high demand. I have 2 kits both from Malaysia I believe. I've heard about cracked uppers, I've looked in the past but I sure hope I'm not a victim, I'm gonna do some research and check tonight. Eh so long as 1 of the 2 I have are good to go, I'll be happy.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:04:05 AM EST
[#44]
So the blem uppers appeared to come back in stock a few mins ago. I was just randomly refreshing the page in hopes they might show up again and the blem uppers were back. I was able to complete my order and then afterwards they were out of stock again.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:09:19 AM EST
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWill466: That was better than the less than 3 minutes for uppers last time, but I think the last batch was smaller. Seems like demand is still high. I need to grab an H&R A1 lower, but sat out this round. Hopefully a bunch of members here will have some sweet build pictures in the next couple of weeks! I keep going back and salivating over the photos of the SMG lowers. Hopefully soon! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWill466: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Uppers lasted less than five minutes, lowers lasted eight minutes. That was better than the less than 3 minutes for uppers last time, but I think the last batch was smaller. Seems like demand is still high. I need to grab an H&R A1 lower, but sat out this round. Hopefully a bunch of members here will have some sweet build pictures in the next couple of weeks! I keep going back and salivating over the photos of the SMG lowers. Hopefully soon! I wish I had a sweet build going, but I’m waiting on those 14.7” barrels. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:24:49 AM EST
[#46]
It sounds like my chances of getting a 635 9mm is going to be highly unlikely. 3-8 minute window and limited stock doesn't sound promising. Any suggestions to increase my odds would be more than appreciated.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:26:58 AM EST
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tbrown4801: It sounds like my chances of getting a 635 9mm is going to be highly unlikely. 3-8 minute window and limited stock doesn't sound promising. Any suggestions to increase my odds would be more than appreciated. Every drop means there are less people trying to buy them, your odds should increase over time. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:28:56 AM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Every drop means there are less people trying to buy them, your odds should increased over time. I like the way you think! |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:30:21 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tbrown4801: It sounds like my chances of getting a 635 9mm is going to be highly unlikely. 3-8 minute window and limited stock doesn't sound promising. Any suggestions to increase my odds would be more than appreciated. I doubt the demand will be as high for those. I have 1k already anodized black, with the second 1k to be done in gray as time allows. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:31:14 AM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: I wonder how many lowers they sold in that eight minutes. It was 99 uppers and 99 lowers. |
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