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Posted: 7/15/2010 8:14:00 PM EST
[#1]
Originally Posted By LongTrang:
Well guys here is my update. Finally after a very long time, I acquired an ACOG. It is the TA31F model which jives with my FN barrel date and what my buddy carried in '04. My buddy gave me his stock pouch that he used in AR Ramadi. All I need now is a peq 2 or a peq15. Or both!!  By the way, the red stripe denotes 1Plt, K 2/5 1st MARDIV. Semper Fi!
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/whitefeather_2009/P1200017.jpg Congrats on the ACOG! 
I'll have one some day. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2010 8:32:21 PM EST
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Thanks Plinkr!! You will have one!!! It took me forever to finally get this one but I managed. Of course I'm eating top ramen for a couple months.
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Posted: 7/16/2010 6:33:00 PM EST
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my A4 rock river lower, BCM upper, I put an aimpoint comp ML2 on it
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Posted: 7/20/2010 8:28:30 PM EST
[#4]
Heres mine. Ive been putting it together piece by piece for a few months and just got it put together tonight. Now I can move onto my AR10 project
-CMMG 20" Government upper -Preban Colt Sporter II lower -RRA NM trigger -KAC M5 RIS -Acog TA31 with a tenabrex killflash and TA71 caps/ Larue 4X DOS mount -Wilderness tactical giles sling -Spec Ops mag pouch 
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Posted: 7/21/2010 12:44:12 AM EST
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Took my Sabre A4gery out shooting tonight - shot 04 dated LC M855 out of it. For some reason, the rifle did NOT like the rounds at all - would group about 6" at 100yds with every fourth or fifth shot flinging out of the rifle near sideways that'd open the group up to like, 20"! I realized after a magazine that the rounds sounded different each time, guess I got a bad lot of M855 or something, because my dad's Bushmaster didn't like it, either. I tried some of his 55gr Prvi and had a 2" group which was acceptable enough to me knowing I'm using a service rifle with non-precision ammunition. |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2010 7:46:18 PM EST
[Last Edit: mbinky]
[#6]
I love this thread
First, let me apologize for the crappy pics. All I have with me is my cell. The skinny: Colt MT6700 lower Colt M4 upper SDI Gov. Profile barrel, M4 ramps, 1/7, "F" FSB This is not the final configuration for this lower. I actually built this upper for my factory A2 stocked LMT lower. I have a 20" gov. profile Colt barrel I am going to install on the original MT6700 upper. I put the peel washer on the barrel, it came with a crush washer. I just like the peel type
Even though the M4 ramps would have worked with the rifle upper, I am a stickler. Besides, it gave me a reason to build this upper for a different rifle 
I have an M5 RAS, but could not for the life of me get it to go under the slip ring at the rear. I was frustrated, so I'll try again later. I put it together in my hotel room, hence my impromptu vice
Original HBAR had a date of 10/08. Lower has the large FGC pins and screw type front take down. Gonna get that fixed at Adco :) (the front take down pin) Luv them A4's! 
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MT, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2010 1:53:44 AM EST
[#7]
Originally Posted By mbinky:
I love this thread
First, let me apologize for the crappy pics. All I have with me is my cell. The skinny: Colt MT6700 lower Colt M4 upper SDI Gov. Profile barrel, M4 ramps, 1/7, "F" FSB This is not the final configuration for this lower. I actually built this upper for my factory A2 stocked LMT lower. I have a 20" gov. profile Colt barrel I am going to install on the original MT6700 upper. I put the peel washer on the barrel, it came with a crush washer. I just like the peel type
Even though the M4 ramps would have worked with the rifle upper, I am a stickler. Besides, it gave me a reason to build this upper for a different rifle
I have an M5 RAS, but could not for the life of me get it to go under the slip ring at the rear. I was frustrated, so I'll try again later. I put it together in my hotel room, hence my impromptu vice
Original HBAR had a date of 10/08. Lower has the large FGC pins and screw type front take down. Gonna get that fixed at Adco :) (the front take down pin) Luv them A4's! http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2692/jul230008.jpg Are they issuing M16A4s with M4 feed ramps now? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2010 9:44:40 AM EST
[#8]
No they are not. There is no need for M4 ramps in an A4
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Posted: 7/25/2010 9:54:17 AM EST
[#9]
added some magpul pron to mine
I really like the AFG! I shoot alot better in the standing using it! |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2010 10:08:17 AM EST
[#10]
this is the best pic thread by far. i wish more people would post here.
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Posted: 7/25/2010 8:35:58 PM EST
[#11]
Originally Posted By mbinky:
I love this thread
First, let me apologize for the crappy pics. All I have with me is my cell. The skinny: Colt MT6700 lower Colt M4 upper SDI Gov. Profile barrel, M4 ramps, 1/7, "F" FSB This is not the final configuration for this lower. I actually built this upper for my factory A2 stocked LMT lower. I have a 20" gov. profile Colt barrel I am going to install on the original MT6700 upper. I put the peel washer on the barrel, it came with a crush washer. I just like the peel type
Even though the M4 ramps would have worked with the rifle upper, I am a stickler. Besides, it gave me a reason to build this upper for a different rifle
I have an M5 RAS, but could not for the life of me get it to go under the slip ring at the rear. I was frustrated, so I'll try again later. I put it together in my hotel room, hence my impromptu vice
Original HBAR had a date of 10/08. Lower has the large FGC pins and screw type front take down. Gonna get that fixed at Adco :) (the front take down pin) Luv them A4's! http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5220/jul230001.jpg http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5528/jul230004.jpg http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6449/jul230005.jpg http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2097/jul230006.jpg http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2692/jul230008.jpg http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2730/jul230010.jpg Maybe I'm not seeing this right or not getting it, but in one of your pics, it looks like you've got an upper w/ M4 cuts + a barrel with a rifle extension. Isn't the lack of M4 cuts in the barrel extension going to be a problem? Nice gun & love the bayonet. |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2010 9:06:41 PM EST
[#12]
Both the upper and barrel have M4 cuts. The upper is a Colt M4, and the SDI barrel has an M4 extension.
I agree they are not necessary, but most barrels come with them now. |
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Posted: 8/5/2010 3:21:51 PM EST
[#13]
I finally pulled the trigger on a TA-31RCO-A4CP ACOG to complete my M16A4 clone. Here is my A4 with the ACOG
LOWER LRB Arms receiver Armalite LPK Colt A2 stock w/ buffer & spring Colt A2 grip UPPER LRB Arms receiver Colt BCG Colt CH Sabre Defence 1/7 CL 20" gov't profile barrel KAC M5 rails w/ panels KAC VFG OPTICS Trijicon ACOG TA-31RCO-A4CP LT-681 RCO mount SLING Specter 3-point tactical sling 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2010 8:21:01 PM EST
[#14]
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/IMG_3237-1.jpg
My BCM upper on a Spikes lower with a Specter 3 point sling. Im not one for rails. |
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Posted: 8/5/2010 8:24:42 PM EST
[#15]
Originally Posted By Bushmaster1984:
my A4 rock river lower, BCM upper, I put an aimpoint comp ML2 on it http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/Bushmaster1984/001-3.jpg Nice try at the blue couch clone.
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Posted: 8/5/2010 9:10:28 PM EST
[#16]
Originally Posted By legumeofterror:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/IMG_3237-1.jpg My BCM upper on a Spikes lower with a Specter 3 point sling. Im not one for rails. I think they look good as well with A2 handguards. |
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Posted: 8/5/2010 9:16:27 PM EST
[Last Edit: nobodyspecial]
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Posted: 8/5/2010 11:41:50 PM EST
[Last Edit: StretchMaK]
[#18]
My parts all showed up in the last 2 days.
ARFCOM lower Stag LPK Bravo 20" gov upper with BCG Stag A2 buttstock KAC M5 RAS these are very tight for rails held in by the delt ring Matech 600m BUIS ERGO grip because I hate the issue type grips Magpul Trigger gaurd because I like to use the bottom of the trigger. I have not made up my mind on a sling yet Saving for the ACOG 
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Posted: 8/10/2010 12:35:16 AM EST
[#19]
Whats the correct mount for the acog?
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Posted: 8/10/2010 12:37:34 AM EST
[#20]
The one that comes with it... TA51 mount if I remember right.
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Posted: 8/10/2010 7:00:42 PM EST
[#21]
good, one less thing to buy...
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Posted: 8/10/2010 7:14:37 PM EST
[#22]
Originally Posted By DocBach:
The one that comes with it... TA51 mount if I remember right. They also look best, in my opinion. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2010 8:34:07 PM EST
[#23]
This thread is so 'Full of Win'.
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Posted: 8/15/2010 2:54:16 PM EST
[#24]
An updated picture of my A4gery.
And the same upper in an A5ish kinda garb. 
I like them both. A lot. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2010 4:46:15 PM EST
[#25]
Just curious, on average, how much are you guys dropping for these clones (Acog not included).
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USA
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Posted: 8/15/2010 5:04:25 PM EST
[#26]
Originally Posted By LedZeppelin:
Just curious, on average, how much are you guys dropping for these clones (Acog not included). Bushmaster lower assm. $300 Bushy Tax Time upper $395 KAC M5 rail $150 Matech $50. |
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Posted: 8/15/2010 5:52:18 PM EST
[#27]
Originally Posted By LedZeppelin:
Just curious, on average, how much are you guys dropping for these clones (Acog not included). Complete Preban Lower: $500 Complete Upper w/ RIS & Panels: $800 Sling/buttstock mag pouch & misc. stuff: $100 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2010 9:15:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: saleen]
[#28]
Well, dammit, now I have a new project to do. I stumbled on this thread last week on vacation, and that got the wheels turning. Within a few hours I had an M5 rail system headed my way, and the day I got back I picked up a TA31F and a new MATECH. Now I'm trying to figure out what upper to use, and considering ordering an Armalite lower instead of using one of the RRA or Stag lowers I have laying around.
Looks like it's going to be pretty easy eating through that check the Army sent to apologize for the involuntary extension / stop loss thing back in 2005
Anyone care to opine over the option of building on a new FN barrel or a BCM one? I would assume that their accuracy would be more or less identical, but maybe I'm assuming too much. Saleen |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/19/2010 11:04:57 PM EST
[#29]
My first picture post on AR15 ahhaha. This is how it all started for me...reading the M16a4 clone thread. So here's my BCM upper and Rock River lower.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3835971125_a5fa70c59f.jpg |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2010 3:22:55 AM EST
[#30]
What BUIS does the military use on their A4s?
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Posted: 8/21/2010 5:09:41 AM EST
[#31]
Originally Posted By crazed_ss:
What BUIS does the military use on their A4s? Matech mostly |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2010 3:04:29 PM EST
[#32]
I thought I was done adding to my rifle collection after recently finishing a MK12 mod 0. I'm now working on an M16A4. Lower is basically done and upper will be in on Monday. Does anyone know of a good source for the handguard other than ordering directly from KAC? BCM is the only online source I've found and they're out and don't know when more will be in.
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Posted: 8/21/2010 3:07:00 PM EST
[#33]
Originally Posted By kona2004:
I thought I was done adding to my rifle collection after recently finishing a MK12 mod 0. I'm now working on an M16A4. Lower is basically done and upper will be in on Monday. Does anyone know of a good source for the handguard other than ordering directly from KAC? BCM is the only online source I've found and they're out and don't know when more will be in. You can find them in the EE fairly regularly & you can check with operationparts.com. |
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Posted: 8/21/2010 3:07:58 PM EST
[Last Edit: Postal0311]
[#34]
About a month ago CDNN was sale pricing new M5 RAS for $150. I don't know what their normal price is now.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2010 12:54:00 AM EST
[#35]
Originally Posted By saleen:
Well, dammit, now I have a new project to do. I stumbled on this thread last week on vacation, and that got the wheels turning. Within a few hours I had an M5 rail system headed my way, and the day I got back I picked up a TA31F and a new MATECH. Now I'm trying to figure out what upper to use, and considering ordering an Armalite lower instead of using one of the RRA or Stag lowers I have laying around. Looks like it's going to be pretty easy eating through that check the Army sent to apologize for the involuntary extension / stop loss thing back in 2005
Anyone care to opine over the option of building on a new FN barrel or a BCM one? I would assume that their accuracy would be more or less identical, but maybe I'm assuming too much. Saleen As far as quality, I think BCM is as good as FN. However, the BCM barrel extension has M4 feed-ramps, so this would be a minor deviation from spec, if that is important to you. From what I'm told, they don't make it feed any better in the M16A4, so it doesn't have them. Otherwise, I think it would be functionally identical, and unless you looked inside you wouldn't be able to tell the difference other than the roll marks. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2010 8:42:21 AM EST
[#36]
Well, according to the tracking numbers, the Big Brown Truck should drop off my new Armalite lower and BCM upper for this build today. If the post man cooperates and brings the Matech rear sight, all will be well in the world and I can maybe put some holes in the target on Friday when I'm off work.
Saleel |
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Posted: 8/23/2010 8:52:25 AM EST
[#37]
Lots of talking, not many pictures.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2010 9:43:01 AM EST
[#38]
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Lots of talking, not many pictures. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/dieselpowrguy85/AR-15/100_3800.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/dieselpowrguy85/AR-15/100_3811.jpg It looks too clean and shiny . Beautiful rifle. 
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Posted: 8/23/2010 10:07:18 AM EST
[#39]
Originally Posted By FAB-10_Guy:
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Lots of talking, not many pictures. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/dieselpowrguy85/AR-15/100_3800.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/dieselpowrguy85/AR-15/100_3811.jpg It looks too clean and shiny . Beautiful rifle. Thank you.
It's my first ever build. |
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Posted: 8/23/2010 3:58:38 PM EST
[#40]
A4 sorta..rail is coming.
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Posted: 8/23/2010 7:55:44 PM EST
[#41]
Guys, I depend on this thread to get through my day to day, so please post pictures!
Thanks to everyone that already has.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2010 1:31:08 AM EST
[#42]
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
About a month ago CDNN was sale pricing new M5 RAS for $150. I don't know what their normal price is now. Link? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2010 10:05:18 AM EST
[#43]
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Guys, I depend on this thread to get through my day to day, so please post pictures!
Thanks to everyone that already has. Plinkr, I hear ya buddy. I need to throw up some more pics of mine. This is one of the best threads on here.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2010 11:44:05 AM EST
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Project complete.
Armalite lower BCM 20" Govt profile upper Knights M5 RAS Matech BUIS Trijicon TA31F Maybe I'll get to shoot it Friday
Forgive my amateurish staging attempts..... Saleen |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2010 12:18:37 PM EST
[#45]
Originally Posted By Jasongar8:
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
About a month ago CDNN was sale pricing new M5 RAS for $150. I don't know what their normal price is now. Link? I looked as soon as I saw that and couldn't find them. Kind of torn at the moment. Love the look of the A4 but don't know if I want to spend near $400 just for looks. Thinking of keeping mine set up as an A2. |
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Posted: 8/24/2010 12:31:28 PM EST
[#46]
Originally Posted By kona2004:
Originally Posted By Jasongar8:
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
About a month ago CDNN was sale pricing new M5 RAS for $150. I don't know what their normal price is now. Link? I looked as soon as I saw that and couldn't find them. Kind of torn at the moment. Love the look of the A4 but don't know if I want to spend near $400 just for looks. Thinking of keeping mine set up as an A2. M5 RAS's sell even cheaper than that in the EE. You won't have to spend near $400 for one if you search there. |
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Posted: 8/24/2010 12:32:03 PM EST
[#47]
Originally Posted By LongTrang:
Originally Posted By plinkr415:
Guys, I depend on this thread to get through my day to day, so please post pictures!
Thanks to everyone that already has. Plinkr, I hear ya buddy. I need to throw up some more pics of mine. This is one of the best threads on here. Best threads indeed!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2010 8:24:47 PM EST
[#48]
Not an exact clone because of the rail, but still an A4.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2010 11:40:15 AM EST
[#49]
These purdy A4s are looking good guys!!
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Posted: 8/25/2010 2:54:00 PM EST
[#50]
Very cool, I'll be working on mine soon as I get my upper from CMMG and pick up my CMMG lower, I picked up a new Colt Gov't Profile barrel 20" w/o FSB Chrome lined 1:7 for $165 and a brand new KAC rail with three panels for $100, that was the deal of the day I thought.
I had an A4 set up, but I sold it, stupid, stupid, stupid, shoulda woulda coulda as they say. Frank |
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