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Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Finally got around to putting the correct moderator on and painting the BD CAR15. Need to SBR it and have a tape switch on the way for the 6P and it'll be done. Very happy with how it turned out. https://i.ibb.co/LhkKs3WH/542755243-10054883971282033-4327216946937791637-n.jpg |
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If anyone is looking for a correct B-Square carry handle mount, there are 2 on eBay. Not my Auctions, just an FYI. Search B Square Rifle 18526 Carry Handle Picatinny See Thru Optic Ring Mount and they should turn up. They are out of production and hard to find for some reason. They are also complete dogshit. Undoubtedly the loosest fitting carry handle mount. if you run into a cracked carry handle, there is probably a B-Square mount and a pair of pliers involved. |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot: What moderator did you use? I honestly couldn't say. It came with a 607 kit I bought here on the EE and I swapped it out for a duckbill on my 607 to put on this. It's not one of the new one that is mainly hollow. It's the heavier one with a smaller bore, like the one in the movie. It measures 3.5". |
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I got one of the B Square mounts. I noticed something interesting. The mount will go on the handle either direction, and has no indicators as to what the front or the rear should be. so you have a long end and a short end. if you look at the BD movie gun, the long end is forward. if you look at the BHD gun that is allegedly the same gun, the long end is to the rear.       |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot: I got one of the B Square mounts. I noticed something interesting. The mount will go on the handle either direction, and has no indicators as to what the front or the rear should be. so you have a long end and a short end. if you look at the BD movie gun, the long end is forward. if you look at the BHD gun that is allegedly the same gun, the long end is to the rear. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5157-3630498.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5156-3630497.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5155-3630496.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5154-3630495.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5158-3630499.png https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/668/IMG_5159-3630500.jpg  |
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WIP - making progress Started with a B Kings 10.5" upper. Changed out the delta ring for a slip ring. Changed out the round hand guard cap for a triangular one. Changed out the B Kings muzzle device for the TIA H&R/PSA. Added a set of seven hole hand guards. (Still fitting those to the hand guard cap. Added the B Square optic mount. (Comp M Aimpoint.) Still hunting for a ring.  Still working on fitting a light mount. I'll change out the castle but for the earlier version shortly. |
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Originally Posted By DefenderAO: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183262/Screen_Shot_2022-01-04_at_12_23_32_AM_pn-2787349.JPG Originally Posted By DefenderAO: Originally Posted By Undaunted: Will you complete with ridiculous optic placement? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183262/Screen_Shot_2022-01-04_at_12_23_32_AM_pn-2787349.JPG These days we spend good money on tower mounts for passive NV-compatibility. It turns out that mounting the optic on top of the carry handle was the way to go all along. Call it the wisdom of the ancients. |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot: Anyone know how they mounted the sling on the movie gun? After pausing the movie about a million times, they rigged the sling as a shoulder loop on the stock only. I used a copy of a seatbelt sling and did this on the one I built. I no longer have it otherwise I’d take better pictures. As far as the handguards go there’s no one making them as far as I know. It’s fairly easy to cut down rifle handguards and epoxy them to carbine length. I’d be happy to build you a set if you want. I’ve only done it with fiberglass USGI handguards, but I don’t see why current production ones would be any different. They would have to be round ones to look right in my opinion and I’m not sure if the new oval style would cause any clearance issues with the Surefire.    |
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Originally Posted By doolz: Looking for some help from my fellow arfcom friends to finalize my project before getting it painted or actually cearkoting it... If anyone has a beat on a B-Square mount and the Trijicon TX-14 rings, I'd immensely appreciate it. Thanks brews. PM sent |
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Originally Posted By reccerecon: PM sent Snagged that Aimpoint mount. I'll end up getting new screws for it and giving it a thorough cleanup.... Just on the hunt for a B-Square rail but also debating whether or not to chop down the rail I have now... I can't remember exactly which kind it is. Not an ARMS or MGW but another reputable brand. |
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Originally Posted By doolz: Looking for some help from my fellow arfcom friends to finalize my project before getting it painted or actually cearkoting it... If anyone has a beat on a B-Square mount and the Trijicon TX-14 rings, I'd immensely appreciate it. Thanks brews. i didn't see it till it was gone. |
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Got the Aimpoint ring from Blanco Diablo and managed to snag a Leopold Mark 4 handle mount locally. Seems like the dimensions are exactly the same as the B-Square mount and I've run into a bit of a snag. Since I can't source a Comp M2, the next best thing has been said to be the PRO which is what I am currently using now. When mounted into the clone correct ring, the front of the optic housing does not have enough clearance to properly mount on the handle mount. Not sure if anyone has run into this issue or has a troubleshoot for it. Seems like I'll have to shave down some of the handle mount where the front of the optic will sit. Will post pictures in a coming post. |
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Originally Posted By doolz: Got the Aimpoint ring from Blanco Diablo and managed to snag a Leopold Mark 4 handle mount locally. Seems like the dimensions are exactly the same as the B-Square mount and I've run into a bit of a snag. Since I can't source a Comp M2, the next best thing has been said to be the PRO which is what I am currently using now. When mounted into the clone correct ring, the front of the optic housing does not have enough clearance to properly mount on the handle mount. Not sure if anyone has run into this issue or has a troubleshoot for it. Seems like I'll have to shave down some of the handle mount where the front of the optic will sit. Will post pictures in a coming post. Comp M2 for $350 Wet Worx Surplus Comp M2 |
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Originally Posted By doolz: Got the Aimpoint ring from Blanco Diablo and managed to snag a Leopold Mark 4 handle mount locally. Seems like the dimensions are exactly the same as the B-Square mount and I've run into a bit of a snag. Since I can't source a Comp M2, the next best thing has been said to be the PRO which is what I am currently using now. When mounted into the clone correct ring, the front of the optic housing does not have enough clearance to properly mount on the handle mount. Not sure if anyone has run into this issue or has a troubleshoot for it. Seems like I'll have to shave down some of the handle mount where the front of the optic will sit. Will post pictures in a coming post. Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. |
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Missed out on that. Notifications are on though with them and Thoroughbred Armament |
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Originally Posted By doolz: Missed out on that. Notifications are on though with them and Thoroughbred Armament Originally Posted By doolz: Missed out on that. Notifications are on though with them and Thoroughbred Armament 
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Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. |
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Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? I did the same. I used this one:  
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: I did the same. I used this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004P8A148 It worked great. Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? I did the same. I used this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004P8A148 It worked great. Great, thanks! I'm getting back around to my not ultra historically accurate A2 carbine build. |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Great, thanks! I'm getting back around to my not ultra historically accurate A2 carbine build. Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? I did the same. I used this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004P8A148 It worked great. Great, thanks! I'm getting back around to my not ultra historically accurate A2 carbine build. I had mine looking pretty good, but I got bit by the clone accurate bug and sold my Comp M2. I'm hunting for a 3000 to replace it, but I got distracted by CETMEs this past month. 
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: I had mine looking pretty good, but I got bit by the clone accurate bug and sold my Comp M2. I'm hunting for a 3000 to replace it, but I got distracted by CETMEs this past month. Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? I did the same. I used this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004P8A148 It worked great. Great, thanks! I'm getting back around to my not ultra historically accurate A2 carbine build. I had mine looking pretty good, but I got bit by the clone accurate bug and sold my Comp M2. I'm hunting for a 3000 to replace it, but I got distracted by CETMEs this past month. Man, I need to pull out my PTR 91 again. I bet I haven't shot it in near a decade. It eats up shitty steel cased 308, spits it out, and asks for more. But first, I need to get this carbine done. |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Man, I need to pull out my PTR 91 again. I bet I haven't shot it in near a decade. It eats up shitty steel cased 308, spits it out, and asks for more. But first, I need to get this carbine done. Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By the-answer-is-42: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Honestly man, This one from Amazon would probably fit the bill better than that Leupold. I actually used one on my Gordy clone for a while before I got the correct one for that build. I just put blue loctite on the mount screw and it held rock steady under a lot of shooting. They even have a weaver version now, it looks like. I did this as well with the same exact Amazon mount and it worked 100% until I got a real Smith Ent version. Do I understand you correctly that you were using that Amazon mount with an Aimpoint Comp M2 (or PRO stand in)? What ring did you use? I did the same. I used this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004P8A148 It worked great. Great, thanks! I'm getting back around to my not ultra historically accurate A2 carbine build. I had mine looking pretty good, but I got bit by the clone accurate bug and sold my Comp M2. I'm hunting for a 3000 to replace it, but I got distracted by CETMEs this past month. Man, I need to pull out my PTR 91 again. I bet I haven't shot it in near a decade. It eats up shitty steel cased 308, spits it out, and asks for more. But first, I need to get this carbine done. My next big purchase is an M4 can. I'm waiting till next year. My local FFL said he could score me one through his Silencer Shop connection (he has a perfect Gordy clone). Red dot and rail gone Attached File |
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A bunch of my “old” gun stuff, assembled in one place. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By MikeMilligan: A bunch of my "old" gun stuff, assembled in one place. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28880/IMG_0316_jpeg-3677550.JPG |
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Originally Posted By MisterDurden: Just need to fix the front end. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171069/IMG_3458_jpeg-3680296.JPG So close. Be sure to put the new pics in once you’re finished with it. I do like that paint though 
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Originally Posted By MikeMilligan: A bunch of my “old” gun stuff, assembled in one place. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28880/IMG_0316_jpeg-3677550.JPG Originally Posted By MikeMilligan: It identifies as one, so it is. Missing the ‘H’ in ‘BHD’. |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot: The hardest part may be getting carbine hand guards to fit a triangular cap. I've trashed two sets now trying to make them work. Got carried away with the razor saw this time and I was so close to being done. The movie prop had a hacked up A2. I don’t remember where I got mine, but there are A2’s cut to fit the triangular cap.  https://bkingsfirearms.com/shop/ar15handguards/retro-a2-rifle-length-handguard/ |
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Took some liberties with it, call it a “restomod” The EZ tune gas tube makes it REALLY nice to shoot Attached File Attached File |
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I'm going to cut down a pencil profile, 0.625 FSB Colt barrel. Is 10", or 10.5" the preferred length for the BD movie build? Also I didn't know this muzzle device existed until I perused PSA's site, but it looks like it's exactly right. TIA. I think that brings me to a complete parts list! Oh, and a Delta ring, right? Not a slip ring? https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-tia-flash-hider-black.html Are you guys using M16A2 marked Burst lowers? |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I'm going to cut down a pencil profile, 0.625 FSB Colt barrel. Is 10", or 10.5" the preferred length for the BD movie build? Also I didn't know this muzzle device existed until I perused PSA's site, but it looks like it's exactly right. TIA. I think that brings me to a complete parts list! Oh, and a Delta ring, right? Not a slip ring? https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-tia-flash-hider-black.html Are you guys using M16A2 marked Burst lowers? What if I told you that the TIA products at PSA are references to Blood Diamond?  TIA, eh Danny? |
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: What if I told you that the TIA products at PSA are references to Blood Diamond? https://media0.giphy.com/media/wrBURfbZmqqXu/200.webp?cid=8dc8958cmvmbtc1v8vqkz3eyl3qpero04q2nz6ftrjjxklav&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g TIA, eh Danny? Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I'm going to cut down a pencil profile, 0.625 FSB Colt barrel. Is 10", or 10.5" the preferred length for the BD movie build? Also I didn't know this muzzle device existed until I perused PSA's site, but it looks like it's exactly right. TIA. I think that brings me to a complete parts list! Oh, and a Delta ring, right? Not a slip ring? https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-tia-flash-hider-black.html Are you guys using M16A2 marked Burst lowers? What if I told you that the TIA products at PSA are references to Blood Diamond? https://media0.giphy.com/media/wrBURfbZmqqXu/200.webp?cid=8dc8958cmvmbtc1v8vqkz3eyl3qpero04q2nz6ftrjjxklav&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g TIA, eh Danny? Yeah, I actually managed to crack that code LOL. PSA's TIA build is 10". Is that what the movie gun is, or 10.5? |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Yeah, I actually managed to crack that code LOL. PSA's TIA build is 10". Is that what the movie gun is, or 10.5? Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I'm going to cut down a pencil profile, 0.625 FSB Colt barrel. Is 10", or 10.5" the preferred length for the BD movie build? Also I didn't know this muzzle device existed until I perused PSA's site, but it looks like it's exactly right. TIA. I think that brings me to a complete parts list! Oh, and a Delta ring, right? Not a slip ring? https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-tia-flash-hider-black.html Are you guys using M16A2 marked Burst lowers? What if I told you that the TIA products at PSA are references to Blood Diamond? https://media0.giphy.com/media/wrBURfbZmqqXu/200.webp?cid=8dc8958cmvmbtc1v8vqkz3eyl3qpero04q2nz6ftrjjxklav&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g TIA, eh Danny? Yeah, I actually managed to crack that code LOL. PSA's TIA build is 10". Is that what the movie gun is, or 10.5? On page 4, it says that the barrel is a cut-down A2 and length is unknown, but somewhere between 10-11 inches. I think you'll be fine with a 10.5. |
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This recoil article is a treasure trove of info about the Blood Diamond Carbine. https://www.recoilweb.com/the-guns-of-black-hawk-down-142415.html The guns in Black Hawk Down Started out as Guatemalan COTS M16 A2 Rifles that the Movie Armorers cut down Carbine length. one of the Black Hawk Down guns went on to be the Blood Diamond Gun. Maybe this one.  |
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