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Posted: 11/14/2011 4:57:30 PM EDT
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Hello everyone,
Just ordered my first 5.56 upper and lower from Spikes Tactical, was wondering what you guys think(Suggestions on what upgrades i should do in the future/ what you think will break first is appreciated) M4 Flat Top Upper Receiver * CNC Machined from a 7075 T6 MIL-H-6088 Forging * Extended M4 Feed Ramps Machined before Plating * Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail * MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish * Interior MIL-L-46010 Dryfilm Lube * Mil-Spec Ejection Port Door Assembly with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish * Mil-Spec Forward Assist Assembly with Tool Steel Pawl and 5.3.1.2 MIL- STD-171 Phosphate Coating * Forged Mil-Spec Charging Handle with MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish Barrel Group * Barrel Steel is Certified MIL-B-11595E Chromoly Vanadium Alloy * Barrels are Stress Relieved * Mil-Spec M4 Barrel Extension with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish * 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Chamber * 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore * All Chambers are Individually Checked for Head Spacing Before and After Plating * All Barrels are Individually High Pressure Tested (HPT) and then Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI) * 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish on the Barrel Exterior, Including under the Front Sight Base * 1/2x28 Thread Pitch * Threads are Cut Concentric to the Bore * Gas Block or FSB is Pinned to the Barrel and Vertically Aligned * Rubber Coated Front Sling Loop * Mil-Spec 303 Stainless Steel Gas Tube enhanced with Melonite Finish Fore End Group * Spike's Tactical SAR Rail System * CNC Machined from 6061 Extrusion with MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish * Titanium ST SAR Barrel Nut * Welded friction lock mounting system & anti-rotation tabs * Featuring 4 QD Swivel Sockets for multi-fuction sling attachment Bolt Carrier Group * Mil-Spec 8620 Tool Steel M16 Bolt Carrier with Shrouded Firing Pin * Carrier is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore * Laser Engraved with ST Spider Logo * Mil-Spec Tool Steel Carrier Key * Carrier Key is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore * Carrier Key is installed with Grade 8 Hardware and Properly Staked * Bolt is CNC Machined from Carpenter-158 Steel * Bolt is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out * All Bolts are Shot Peened per current Mil-Spec Requirements * All Bolts are Individually High Pressure Tested (HPT) and then Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI) * Tool steel Extractor is Shot Peened, 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated, Fitted with a Mil-Spec Black Extractor Spring Insert and Mil-Spec Viton O-Ring * Mil-Spec Firing Pin with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Finish * Mil-Spec Cam Pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating * Mil-Spec Firing Pin Retaining Pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/images/prodimg/STU5035-S3S.jpg |
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Spike's Tactical Lower Receiver * CNC Machined from a 7075 T6 MIL-H-6088 Forging * Low Shelf for RDIAS * Accepts .154" Diameter Trigger & Hammer Pins * MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish inside and out Lower Parts Kit Group * Semi-Auto Lower Parts Kit with Rounded Hammer * All Components are Manufactured to Applicable Mil-Spec Requirements * Trigger and Hammer Engagement Surfaces have been Jeweled/Polished during the Manufacturing Process * .154" Diameter Stainless Steel Trigger & Hammer Pins with Black Oxide Finish Receiver Extension Group * 7075 Mil-Spec Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube) * Receiver Extension is 1.14" in Diameter, 6 Position * Receiver Extension is MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized and MIL-L-46010 Dryfilm Lubed inside and out * Mil-Spec Castle Nut with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating * Castle Nut is Torqued to 38ft-lb. * Mil-Spec Latch Plate with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating * Latch Plate is Properly Staked per Mil-Spec Requirement * ST-T2 Tungsten Heavy Buffer * Mil-Spec 17-7 Stainless Steel Buffer Spring * Sling Loop & Hardware has been properly Heat Treated and 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/images/prodimg/STLC125-EFM.jpg |
| Spikes makes good stuff in my opinion. I love the upper I got from them. Have put approximately 1000+ rounds through it trouble free. Don't worry about upgrades yet. Get Ammo and mags, and go shoot that thing! Shoot some more. Then when you are proficient with the weapon, you will find what you need/don't. |
Thanks guys 
I was looking to buy a complete rifle and it seemed like I could get more bang for my buck buying a lower and upper separately than getting a complete rifle 
Already have my eye on 1000 round ammo prices... have you guys used Prvi Partizan PPU .223/5.56 M193 55grn FMJ ? 1000@ $290 on aimsurplus.... |
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Quoted:
Thanks guys
I was looking to buy a complete rifle and it seemed like I could get more bang for my buck buying a lower and upper separately than getting a complete rifle
Already have my eye on 1000 round ammo prices... have you guys used Prvi Partizan PPU .223/5.56 M193 55grn FMJ ? 1000@ $290 on aimsurplus.... I've used that ammo, good stuff in my experience. Consistent, relatively accurate for M193 and very reliable. I keep some as my only factory ammo stashed for a rainy day. I'm a reloader for other purposes. At those prices, I'd buy more than 1k. I may have to suck it up and buy 1k myself. I doubt it'll get any cheaper as we get closer to the election. My ONLY complaint with the ammo is that, like all M193, it's got crimped primer pockets and Prvi doesn't mess around with their crimp. |
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Thanks guys
I was looking to buy a complete rifle and it seemed like I could get more bang for my buck buying a lower and upper separately than getting a complete rifle
Already have my eye on 1000 round ammo prices... have you guys used Prvi Partizan PPU .223/5.56 M193 55grn FMJ ? 1000@ $290 on aimsurplus.... I have the same basic setup and the same ammo. Both are excellent. |
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I got essentially the same rilfe but bought mine complete. Actually only took weeks for it to ship even though I was quoted 8 weeks. Keep and eye on your email and you make be surprised. I'm just waiting on the paperwork from the MAN before I can pick it up.
palmetto state armory has federal XM193F for 5.49 a box, thats about 275 a 1000 and $12 shipping |
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Hey guys... trying to ease the pain of having to wait for my rifle im getting a list of everything I need to have it range ready the day I get it:
Already Have: Magpul MBUS Folding Front sight FDE Magpul MBUS Folding Reart sight FDE Magpul ASAP Needed Some sort of EOtech A front handgrip Flashlight/mount Magpul PMags Magpul BAD Leverl AMMO An suggestions on Hadgrips/flashlights? maybe even a combo? Theres a lot of options and not much of a difference that I can see, i'de love to get some first hand info. Thanks! |
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