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Posted: 11/1/2014 3:34:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Posted: 11/1/2014 3:39:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Advance]
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Just got my upper back from John Thomas (Retro Arms Works)!
The work he performed is exceptional! I now can finally say that I am finished and satisfied with this build! 20" Mckay 1:7 chrome lined M16A1 barrel taken down to ~13"  Correct .625 FSB used:  Note the shoulder behind the crush washer:  Purrrrfect!  5 lbs. 13 oz. as she sits:  <Headed off to get the good camera....>  |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 6:12:40 PM EDT
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Yes - very nice! I love those IDF cutdowns...
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Posted: 11/1/2014 11:57:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Advance]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Can I ask what services you selected? Full barrel profile or just in from of the gas port? I've seen his price list for everything but assembling an upper. Can I ask what that portion cost? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By PFran42: <SNIP> Can I ask what services you selected? Full barrel profile or just in from of the gas port? I've seen his price list for everything but assembling an upper. Can I ask what that portion cost? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Since I sent JT a complete 20" M16A1 profiled barrel, a complete re-profile is unnecessary. That said, on some of these barrels there is a little too much "meat" on the portion that the FSB will be mounted on so he may have to reprofile that specific section (that was the case with mine). From the research I have conducted, it appears as though variances in this area are common as that section of the originals was never intended for mounting a FSB. Here is a pic of what the barrel I sent looks like:  I selected the following services: - Cut and thread barrel - Mount sight base - Drill gas port in barrel $20 - Assemble complete upper - (FREE) Check headspace (if you want the headspace check done, please send the bolt/bolt carrier you intend to use with this gun) - Test fire and sight in (John Thomas supplies the ammo) - Return shipping/insurance on a complete upper - Reprofiling of barrel - Entire barrel reparkerized - John Thomas can reduce this cost substantially by only reparkerizing the affected areas (muzzle device and FSB sections) but there is a high probability of a color mismatch due to the nature of parkerization. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 8:57:25 AM EDT
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That turned out great!
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Posted: 11/4/2014 11:45:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Jack: That turned out great! Thanks man! Never thought a completed IDF M16A1 barrel + barrel work would out-cost a Noveske SS w/GB combo but it is now what I would consider "special" and I am completely satisfied with how the whole thing turned out. I wouldn't hesitate to send all those parts off to John Thomas again. His work is so good that I caught myself going through his website's Gallery looking for something else to build.
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Posted: 11/5/2014 5:34:10 PM EDT
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CAR stock, fulton armory A1 grip (which was pretty rough for "good" condition), and the flat slip ring showed up today.
Also spoke to Harlan at Nodak Spud and backordered a retro lower. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 5:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Thanks man! Never thought a completed IDF M16A1 barrel + barrel work would out-cost a Noveske SS w/GB combo but it is now what I would consider "special" and I am completely satisfied with how the whole thing turned out. I wouldn't hesitate to send all those parts off to John Thomas again. His work is so good that I caught myself going through his website's Gallery looking for something else to build. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By Combat_Jack:
That turned out great! Thanks man! Never thought a completed IDF M16A1 barrel + barrel work would out-cost a Noveske SS w/GB combo but it is now what I would consider "special" and I am completely satisfied with how the whole thing turned out. I wouldn't hesitate to send all those parts off to John Thomas again. His work is so good that I caught myself going through his website's Gallery looking for something else to build. Noveske makes lots of barrels. Your barrel is probably one of a few dozen in the US. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 7:19:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1iviper]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
CAR stock, fulton armory A1 grip (which was pretty rough for "good" condition), and the flat slip ring showed up today. Also spoke to Harlan at Nodak Spud and backordered a retro lower. nice , don't forget to get a colt car style lock ring ( castle nut ) while your at it 
edit : nodak has the colt car style lock rings |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:43:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bradpierson26]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1iviper:
nice , don't forget to get a colt car style lock ring ( castle nut ) while your at it
edit : nodak has the colt car style lock rings Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1iviper:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
CAR stock, fulton armory A1 grip (which was pretty rough for "good" condition), and the flat slip ring showed up today. Also spoke to Harlan at Nodak Spud and backordered a retro lower. nice , don't forget to get a colt car style lock ring ( castle nut ) while your at it
edit : nodak has the colt car style lock rings FML, more "correct" parts to buy? You guys are killing me. ETA: so explain what makes a Colt CAR lock ring different than a modern one? Picture thread: Excuse the blasphemy of a PSA lower until december. 
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:10:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: FML, more "correct" parts to buy? You guys are killing me. ETA: so explain what makes a Colt CAR lock ring different than a modern one? Picture thread: Excuse the blasphemy of a PSA lower until december. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll241/ppcseniortrip/IMG_8857.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By 1iviper: Originally Posted By bradpierson26: CAR stock, fulton armory A1 grip (which was pretty rough for "good" condition), and the flat slip ring showed up today. Also spoke to Harlan at Nodak Spud and backordered a retro lower. nice , don't forget to get a colt car style lock ring ( castle nut ) while your at it edit : nodak has the colt car style lock rings FML, more "correct" parts to buy? You guys are killing me. ETA: so explain what makes a Colt CAR lock ring different than a modern one? Picture thread: Excuse the blasphemy of a PSA lower until december. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll241/ppcseniortrip/IMG_8857.jpg Oh yeeeah... That's gonna look NICE!
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:12:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Jack: Noveske makes lots of barrels. Your barrel is probably one of a few dozen in the US. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Jack: Originally Posted By PFran42: Originally Posted By Combat_Jack: That turned out great! Thanks man! Never thought a completed IDF M16A1 barrel + barrel work would out-cost a Noveske SS w/GB combo but it is now what I would consider "special" and I am completely satisfied with how the whole thing turned out. I wouldn't hesitate to send all those parts off to John Thomas again. His work is so good that I caught myself going through his website's Gallery looking for something else to build. Noveske makes lots of barrels. Your barrel is probably one of a few dozen in the US. Btw, JT said that the barrel you sent him was one of the nicest M16A1's he'd seen in a long time. Are McKay's typically known to be a cut above?
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Posted: 11/6/2014 2:22:40 AM EDT
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I've always heard good things about them. I'd like to hear how it shoots.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 7:57:12 AM EDT
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What's the correct muzzle device, A1 or A2?
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Posted: 11/6/2014 8:17:54 AM EDT
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A1 I expect since they would have remounted the M16A1 device.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:40:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe work he performed is exceptional! I now can finally say that I am finished and satisfied with this build! 20" Mckay 1:7 chrome lined M16A1 barrel taken down to ~13" Correct .625 FSB used: Note the shoulder behind the crush washer: Purrrrfect! 5 lbs. 13 oz. as she sits: <Headed off to get the good camera....> Winner
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Posted: 11/8/2014 8:41:27 PM EDT
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Meet "the wrong doug" this is my bastard sbr. Target acquisition is super quick with this setup and I actually love it.
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Posted: 11/8/2014 9:29:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision: Meet "the wrong doug" this is my bastard sbr. Target acquisition is super quick with this setup and I actually love it. http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/Jhart1545/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg.html  |
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Posted: 11/8/2014 9:40:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
FIFY http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/Jhart1545/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg~original Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By DirtDivision:
Meet "the wrong doug" this is my bastard sbr. Target acquisition is super quick with this setup and I actually love it. http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/Jhart1545/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg.html http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/Jhart1545/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg~original Looks interesting but it may not fit here. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 11/9/2014 8:11:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
Looks interesting but it may not fit here. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By DirtDivision:
Meet "the wrong doug" this is my bastard sbr. Target acquisition is super quick with this setup and I actually love it. http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/Jhart1545/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg.html http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/Jhart1545/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg~original Looks interesting but it may not fit here. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Imagine it without optic and rail?
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Posted: 11/9/2014 8:54:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision:
Imagine it without optic and rail?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By DirtDivision:
Meet "the wrong doug" this is my bastard sbr. Target acquisition is super quick with this setup and I actually love it. http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/Jhart1545/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg.html http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/Jhart1545/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c11d63f.jpg~original Looks interesting but it may not fit here. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Imagine it without optic and rail?
and trigger, paint, and KNS pins? Deal. No hard feelings from me
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Posted: 11/11/2014 9:09:53 AM EDT
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cross-post from the sbr pic thread. not really an IDF build, but KISS and retro-inspired
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Posted: 11/11/2014 3:36:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1iviper]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _hacker_:
cross-post from the sbr pic thread. not really an IDF build, but KISS and retro-inspired http://i.imgur.com/FmS6FJq.jpg?4 nice 
it's hard to get any more KISS than that edit to add pic for the top 
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Posted: 11/11/2014 3:38:10 PM EDT
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One thing led to anther and the Izzy got a splash of "modern" on it.
Still kinda KISS......  DSC_4982 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
Don't hate 
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Posted: 11/11/2014 3:41:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
One thing led to anther and the Izzy got a splash of "modern" on it. Still kinda KISS...... <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZJ4Df" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15749452892_463abcaf39_b.jpg</a>DSC_4982 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr Don't hate *posts this picture then instantly throws on a rail with weaponlight and vert grip*
BRD is a real motherfucker. Izzy is lookin good tho! |
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Posted: 11/11/2014 3:44:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
*posts this picture then instantly throws on a rail with weaponlight and vert grip*
BRD is a real motherfucker. Izzy is lookin good tho! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
One thing led to anther and the Izzy got a splash of "modern" on it. Still kinda KISS...... <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZJ4Df" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15749452892_463abcaf39_b.jpg</a>DSC_4982 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr Don't hate *posts this picture then instantly throws on a rail with weaponlight and vert grip*
BRD is a real motherfucker. Izzy is lookin good tho! Its been hard to resist - but this one will stay rail and suppressor-less. Its light and handy, one of my favorites. Plus it takes all of 30 seconds to take off the dot and DD rear and put the A1 CH back on if needed.... |
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Posted: 11/11/2014 3:50:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
Its been hard to resist - but this one will stay rail and suppressor-less. Its light and handy, one of my favorites. Plus it takes all of 30 seconds to take off the dot and DD rear and put the A1 CH back on if needed.... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
One thing led to anther and the Izzy got a splash of "modern" on it. Still kinda KISS...... <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZJ4Df" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15749452892_463abcaf39_b.jpg</a>DSC_4982 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr Don't hate *posts this picture then instantly throws on a rail with weaponlight and vert grip*
BRD is a real motherfucker. Izzy is lookin good tho! Its been hard to resist - but this one will stay rail and suppressor-less. Its light and handy, one of my favorites. Plus it takes all of 30 seconds to take off the dot and DD rear and put the A1 CH back on if needed.... Very true. It is definitely hard to resist though. Kiss carbines only exist for picture time, then they get loaded up with rails and AN/PEQ-15's and surefires, until the next picture time then the standard handguards get put back on. Lol |
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Posted: 11/11/2014 4:28:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/11/2014 4:54:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196:
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Posted: 11/12/2014 10:36:13 AM EDT
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Where did you get that A1 detachable CH? cncguns?
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:30:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:42:27 PM EDT
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Anybody running an A2 aperture on their A1 or C7 upper?
I've got a like-new 723 style upper inbound from the EE, and I'm fairly sure it'll have an A1 aperture on it, but those suck a big one. And so I think I'm going to replace it with an A2 one, because big hole/little hole makes more sense than little hole/slightly higher little hole. It's sort of a moot point since it'll end up wearing an Aimpoint or clone anyway, but I don't see the point of hamstringing my iron-sights just to be type correct, if there is such a thing for a 723 or GUU-5/P. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 8:58:02 PM EDT
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I have two C7's and both sport A2 apertures.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 9:38:01 PM EDT
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I prefer the A2 aperture myself. I wouldn't use it on a 'historical' build, like my XM16E1, but everything else gets one.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 9:47:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HellioN]
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According to the scale it's 7.8# loaded. |
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Posted: 11/22/2014 2:20:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AttackBadger]
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Oh look, it's a new one~
My $650 610 if I could do math frankengun.
Won't be so KISS after I toss the PA Micro on it and add a light, but for now it can live here. 
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Posted: 11/22/2014 2:59:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AttackBadger:
Oh look, it's a new one~ <a href="http://s790.photobucket.com/user/DeadpanSnarker/media/frankengun.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/frankengun.jpg</a> My $650 610 if I could do math frankengun.
Won't be so KISS after I toss the PA Micro on it and add a light, but for now it can live here. NIiiiiice |
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:49:07 AM EDT
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so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone
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Posted: 11/26/2014 2:07:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone http://i.imgur.com/hLPru7b.jpg Cops not IDF.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 6:12:21 PM EDT
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IDF riot-busting rifle: Suppressed 10/22!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 8:44:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Cops not IDF. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone http://i.imgur.com/hLPru7b.jpg Cops not IDF. KISS Rifles and in Israel - sure their not IDF - but still kosher |
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Posted: 11/27/2014 12:42:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AttackBadger: Oh look, it's a new one~ http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/frankengun.jpg My $650 610 if I could do math frankengun.Won't be so KISS after I toss the PA Micro on it and add a light, but for now it can live here. attached phantom flash hiders for sale. Nice stick no matter what, especially for that price.
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Posted: 11/27/2014 1:49:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
KISS Rifles and in Israel - sure their not IDF - but still kosher Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone http://i.imgur.com/hLPru7b.jpg Cops not IDF. KISS Rifles and in Israel - sure their not IDF - but still kosher Israeli cops and IDF are not the same thing. That's right up there with "Milwaukee PD, USMC, same thing." |
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Posted: 11/27/2014 1:54:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
KISS Rifles and in Israel - sure their not IDF - but still kosher Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone http://i.imgur.com/hLPru7b.jpg Cops not IDF. KISS Rifles and in Israel - sure their not IDF - but still kosher Good thing this thread is both, so we are solid! I picked up another Colt 14.5 barrel, and I think I am going to build my son a flat top with the fixed sights. He is catching the sickness...poor lad |
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Posted: 11/27/2014 2:08:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Formergrunt94:
Is that a build or a factory Bushmaster? I've seen a couple of Bushmasters with C7 uppers, tear drop forward assists, 14.5 M4 barrels, and permanently attached phantom flash hiders for sale. Nice stick no matter what, especially for that price. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Formergrunt94:
Originally Posted By AttackBadger:
Oh look, it's a new one~ http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/frankengun.jpg My $650 610 if I could do math frankengun.
Won't be so KISS after I toss the PA Micro on it and add a light, but for now it can live here. attached phantom flash hiders for sale. Nice stick no matter what, especially for that price. It's got one of them $150 DSA 1/7 CL barrels with a pinned/welded A2X, the upper is a split-A (Anchor Harvey) C7/A1E1 with a large FA. BCG, CH, and the whole lower group are PSA. Still haven't been out to shoot it yet, waiting on my frickin' Micro mount & the A2/A1 sight tool I ordered from KNS. 
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Posted: 11/27/2014 3:16:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: so it looks like a fixed rear + flatop + 11.5 -13" is now kosher as an IDF clone http://i.imgur.com/hLPru7b.jpg  Israeli Police New "Yasam" uniform Patch. In use since November 2010. |
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Posted: 11/27/2014 5:19:46 PM EDT
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Not police
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