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FlDiveCop71

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Posted: 8/31/2017 2:48:29 PM EST

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Originally Posted By JJREA:
I would think just the matech would make for a very handy feeling / balancing rifle. I've never used one to know how good I'd shoot with it. I'm used to having the choice of ghostring or small ap.

But man you get rid of about 7-8 ounces by going from the carry handle to the matech.

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The only occasional downside to the Matech is that the sight arm retainer/"bump" gets worn down with use to where eventually the sight arm stays in the up position all the time, though you can re-stake the bump to get it to work for a while longer.

ETA: Hmm... Some top of page pics... Not sure if any of these have been done before though.

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Posted: 8/31/2017 4:56:07 PM EST

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Originally Posted By FlDiveCop71:

The only occasional downside to the Matech is that the sight arm retainer/"bump" gets worn down with use to where eventually the sight arm stays in the up position all the time, though you can re-stake the bump to get it to work for a while.

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Have you done this year yourself? I've got an old Matech myself and I'd like to fix it.

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Posted: 8/31/2017 5:14:37 PM EST

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Originally Posted By MikeE23666:
Have you done this year yourself? I've got an old Matech myself and I'd like to fix it.

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It's a royal pain in the a$$ in my personal opinion. Seeing as how these sights can usually be found for @$45 shipped off the EE, I think it's probably more cost effective (vs. the time it takes to fix it) just to replace it with a new one.

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lafmedic1 BandAid Bandit Joined Jul 2009 Posts 7123 EE 100% (22) LA, USA	Posted: 8/31/2017 10:10:04 PM EST [#4] I though about drilling mine out to the close range ghost ring diameter on the Carry handle. I have a bad astigmatism and the long range peep plays tricks on me
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Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 22749 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 9/1/2017 10:07:18 PM EST [#5] So if you were going to put an M68 on an A4, what mount would you use? I'm assuming the "GI" mount?

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Posted: 9/2/2017 12:37:38 AM EST

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It somewhat depends on the particular M68 being used. The term "M68" CCO applies to several different Aimpoint models, specifically. the Comp M2, Comp M3, Comp M4, & Comp M4s. All have been used with the M16A4 at one point or another while always being labeled as being an M68 CCO. For the Comp M2/3 models, there have rarely been used either a Wilcox or Larue Tactical Aimpoint mounts aside from the standard Early & Late models of the standard Aimpoint QRP mount. For the Comp M4 & M4S Aimpoints, there is also a Larue Tactical mount, as well a various replacement spacer heights that can be used, though I do not recall the specific model numbers of these.

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Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 22750 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 9/2/2017 10:04:01 AM EST [#7] I have never seen a LaRue Aimpoint mount on an A4. That's interesting. I have seen the QRP. I'm guessing that is what should be used on an M2/M3.

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Posted: 9/2/2017 2:02:04 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I have never seen a LaRue Aimpoint mount on an A4. That's interesting. I have seen the QRP. I'm guessing that is what should be used on an M2/M3.

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The only LaRue Aimpoint Mount that I can personally attest to ever having seen used on an A4 was a cantilever one for use with the Comp M2/3 style M68 CCO - It was being used alongside a PVS-14D, a 3x magnifier in an unknown brand flip-to-side mount, and a PEQ-2a - all mounted on the top rail & receiver. To me it just looked like too much unwieldy $hit with all that on there. I'm not sure if the current cantilever mount listed on LaRue's website is the same model or not (I don't remember it having/used the locking quick-release lever so it may be a different model, but it did carry the LaRue label).

You are correct that the standard QRP mount was the most commonly used mount for use with the M2/M3 variants of the M68 CCO. Early A4s had the flat-based QRP mounts, and later A4s had the sloping-based ones. As mentioned earlier in this thread, the flat-based QRP mounts are rather susceptible to cracking or breaking issues due to having the thinner base versus the later thicker one.

Eta: Here's a reposted pic from earlier in the thread demonstrating the difference between the early & later QRP mounts. (Early version below, Later version (with height spacer) above)
(Both optics shown below are actually Aimpoint PROs which have been retrofitted with Comp M2 lens covers, adjuster caps, retainer straps, mount bases, and height spacer.)

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Combat_Diver Team Member Joined Jan 2003 Posts 7110 EE 100% (87) NC, USA	Posted: 9/2/2017 2:58:46 PM EST [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By Lancelot: So if you were going to put an M68 on an A4, what mount would you use? I'm assuming the "GI" mount? View Quote QRP mounts. EE QRP CD
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MeatGrinder Joined Nov 2004 Posts 1399 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 9/2/2017 5:48:31 PM EST [Last Edit: MeatGrinder] [#10] Colt AR15A4. Leaving mine stock. Can hold a dime size group at 60 yards with open sights. Buying a 10x scope and LaRue mount eventually.

Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 22753 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 9/3/2017 3:46:17 PM EST [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: QRP mounts. EE QRP CD View Quote Thank you. I'm not at home I'm on the road. I'll call home and see if there is enough in the budget to grab one.

Solo_ Forever American Joined Dec 2012 Posts 1870 EE 100% (12) CA, USA	Posted: 9/3/2017 3:59:49 PM EST [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By MeatGrinder: Colt AR15A4. Leaving mine stock. Can hold a dime size group at 60 yards with open sights. Buying a 10x scope and LaRue mount eventually. https://i.imgur.com/Cn4HJao.jpg View Quote Just wonderful. Both
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InternationalM Member Joined Dec 2013 Posts 2454 EE 98% (52) WV, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 10:25:04 AM EST [#13] If this isn't allowed please delete. Selling my A4 upper to fund a Mk 12 build. Easy way to get into the A4 game.

ChrisWMT Joined Mar 2015 Posts 522 EE 100% (218) PA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 8:21:51 PM EST [#14] Just finished up a basic A4. I'm not really digging the A2 hand guards. Anybody have a RAS M5 they'd like to sell?

Solo_ Forever American Joined Dec 2012 Posts 1887 EE 100% (12) CA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 8:46:46 PM EST [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By ChrisWMT: Just finished up a basic A4. I'm not really digging the A2 hand guards. Anybody have a RAS M5 they'd like to sell? https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4334/36943830766_f7ab8756ad_k_d.jpg View Quote Love your A4.
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lafmedic1 BandAid Bandit Joined Jul 2009 Posts 7151 EE 100% (22) LA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 9:22:34 PM EST [#16] Head to numrich and order an upper and lower m5 RAS. Its a P and S products but is pretty much brand new
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ChrisWMT Joined Mar 2015 Posts 523 EE 100% (218) PA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 9:36:37 PM EST [Last Edit: ChrisWMT] [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By lafmedic1: Head to numrich and order an upper and lower m5 RAS. Its a P and S products but is pretty much brand new View Quote Thanks for the lead but they seem to be out of stock. I'll have to keep an eye out.

FlDiveCop71 Screw It!!!...MACHINE GUNS & OPEN-CARRY FOR ALL!!! Joined Jan 2007 Posts 4796 EE 100% (13) FL, USA	Posted: 9/9/2017 11:45:40 PM EST [#18] Well, I guess we're going to see just how well my little armory holds up to hurricane Irma. Have to hit the sack now as I still have a few more preps to batton down. I'll try & posts some post-Irma A4 pics here, you know, ....if I still have an armory afterward.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 11:58:50 PM EST

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Originally Posted By FlDiveCop71:
Well, I guess we're going to see just how well my little armory holds up to hurricane Irma. Have to hit the sack now as I still have a few more preps to batton down.
I'll try & posts some post-Irma A4 pics here, you know, ....if I still have an armory afterward.

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Brother, I don't care much about them A4s now - rather about your safety.
Would love to get updates from you just to know if you're doing well as the hours go by.

Stay safe,

Phil

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Lancelot Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 22759 EE 100% (9) CO, USA	Posted: 9/10/2017 10:23:53 AM EST [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By ChrisWMT: Thanks for the lead but they seem to be out of stock. I'll have to keep an eye out. View Quote KAC sells cosmetic blems on their website. And if you put panels on an M5 you won't see any blems at all.

MikeE23666 Member Joined Feb 2009 Posts 18566 EE 100% (24) VA, USA	Posted: 9/10/2017 11:30:21 AM EST [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By Lancelot: KAC sells cosmetic blems on their website. And if you put panels on an M5 you won't see any blems at all. View Quote I bought a blem M5 RAS from KAC couple years back and I've yet to figure out what it was rejected for.

lafmedic1 BandAid Bandit Joined Jul 2009 Posts 7158 EE 100% (22) LA, USA	Posted: 9/14/2017 8:37:45 PM EST [#22] Quote History Originally Posted By ChrisWMT: Thanks for the lead but they seem to be out of stock. I'll have to keep an eye out. View Quote Make sure because I thought that too. the pair together is out but you can order them seperately
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ChrisWMT Joined Mar 2015 Posts 531 EE 100% (218) PA, USA	Posted: 9/14/2017 9:35:37 PM EST [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By lafmedic1: Make sure because I thought that too. the pair together is out but you can order them seperately View Quote Thanks for the insight, I actually purchased MikeE23666's KAC rail. Should be here Saturday.

JJREA Member Joined Feb 2003 Posts 25681 EE 100% (20) WI, USA	Posted: 9/15/2017 12:10:13 PM EST [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By SoloDallas: Brother, I don't care much about them A4s now - rather about your safety. Would love to get updates from you just to know if you're doing well as the hours go by. Stay safe, Phil View Quote I hope he is alright.
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FlDiveCop71 Screw It!!!...MACHINE GUNS & OPEN-CARRY FOR ALL!!! Joined Jan 2007 Posts 4821 EE 100% (13) FL, USA	Posted: 9/15/2017 1:16:04 PM EST [Last Edit: FlDiveCop71] [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By JJREA: I hope he is alright. View Quote I'm good. Just doing a bunch of cleanup, and that thing called work. ETA: Armory survived just fine. Had to pack a bunch of other stuff in there, so things are kind of a mess at the moment. I'll get some fresh A4 pics up when it's all sorted out.
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JJREA Member Joined Feb 2003 Posts 25688 EE 100% (20) WI, USA	Posted: 9/15/2017 1:41:37 PM EST [#26] GREAT TO HEAR!!!!
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ChrisWMT Joined Mar 2015 Posts 533 EE 100% (218) PA, USA	Posted: 9/16/2017 2:30:03 PM EST [#28] Got the RAS today, much better! Rest of muh clones.

geoint Joined Sep 2013 Posts 2078 EE 100% (33) CA, USA	Posted: 9/16/2017 9:55:39 PM EST [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By MeatGrinder: Colt AR15A4. Leaving mine stock. Can hold a dime size group at 60 yards with open sights. Buying a 10x scope and LaRue mount eventually. https://i.imgur.com/Cn4HJao.jpg View Quote Sexy! I missed them for 900 shipped last time at brownells but I'll get one next time

evergreenskate Joined May 2017 Posts 32 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 9/17/2017 5:34:08 PM EST [Last Edit: evergreenskate] [#30] More or less finished with my A4 build until I cave and cough up the cash for a ACOG. I'm going to swap the bayonet, I ordered a OKC3S but the seller gave me this M9.

EagleArmsHBAR Original Member Joined Nov 2000 Posts 12819 EE 100% (58) TX, USA	Posted: 9/17/2017 5:38:25 PM EST [#31] Can someone please some some pics and details of the issued A4 sling setup? Thanks.

mnandy Member Joined Nov 2004 Posts 1899 EE 100% (76) MN, USA	Posted: 9/17/2017 6:59:53 PM EST [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: Can someone please some some pics and details of the issued A4 sling setup? Thanks. View Quote There is the beginning of a write up back on page 90 or so. There were a whole lot of different slings issued over the years.

EagleArmsHBAR Original Member Joined Nov 2000 Posts 12821 EE 100% (58) TX, USA	Posted: 9/17/2017 8:33:35 PM EST [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By mnandy: There is the beginning of a write up back on page 90 or so. There were a whole lot of different slings issued over the years. View Quote He never finished the write up on page 90, as to the slings.

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Posted: 9/17/2017 9:16:48 PM EST

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Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR:
He never finished the write up on page 90, as to the slings.

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I've had some health issues as well as a hurricane that have set me back on completing this, but I am getting there. Still have to clean out the armory since Irma so I can once again access the photo equipment. Suffice it to say, I haven't forgot about it, and will get to it when I can. Had to deal with getting the rest of the fence debris out to the street this weekend since the county is expected to start debris pickup starting tomorrow. I do expect to have more of the write-up done by the end of the week though.

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Posted: 9/17/2017 9:41:15 PM EST

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Originally Posted By evergreenskate:
More or less finished with my A4 build until I cave and cough up the cash for a ACOG. I'm going to swap the bayonet, I ordered a OKC3S but the seller gave me this M9.

https://i.imgur.com/my3ySH6.jpg

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Hot stuff. GREAT pic, great gun. As for the guy before you too with the family of guns. Great stuff.

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Posted: 9/17/2017 11:42:07 PM EST

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Originally Posted By evergreenskate:
More or less finished with my A4 build until I cave and cough up the cash for a ACOG. I'm going to swap the bayonet, I ordered a OKC3S but the seller gave me this M9.

https://i.imgur.com/my3ySH6.jpg

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Awesome.

Edited to add, please notice how the weathered down light adds immensely to the look.
Just a note to self - other cloners have this clearly in mind (painting, etc.) - that the been there done that look is always appropriate on military clones. It just truly adds.

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lafmedic1 BandAid Bandit Joined Jul 2009 Posts 7175 EE 100% (22) LA, USA	Posted: 9/22/2017 7:22:45 PM EST [#38] Del Ton has those $245 Barrel Assemblies again. I love mine . Go quick if you are on the fence http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_Assembly_p/dt1030.htm
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Solo_ Forever American Joined Dec 2012 Posts 1914 EE 100% (12) CA, USA	Posted: 9/23/2017 2:04:10 PM EST [#40] Wanted to experiment with the ambi safety - so added a Colt original ambi. Colt-Nodak A4 by SoloDallas, on Flickr Colt-Nodak A4 by SoloDallas, on Flickr
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Spartan24 Jason Bourne Wannabe Joined Oct 2003 Posts 3418 EE 100% (148) AZ, USA	Posted: 9/27/2017 1:52:53 PM EST [#41] Where does one get the cage code sticker to make their clone look all that more authentic?
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EagleArmsHBAR Original Member Joined Nov 2000 Posts 12840 EE 100% (58) TX, USA	Posted: 9/27/2017 2:32:09 PM EST [#42] what is the purpose of the ribs not extending all the way to the front of the KAC RAS handguards on the right and left sides?

Spartan24 Jason Bourne Wannabe Joined Oct 2003 Posts 3419 EE 100% (148) AZ, USA	Posted: 9/27/2017 2:49:55 PM EST [#43] Quote History Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: what is the purpose of the ribs not extending all the way to the front of the KAC RAS handguards on the right and left sides? View Quote It seems to help with sling placement, however, I'm not sure that's the actual reason.
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AL1EN Joined Apr 2013 Posts 527 EE 100% (116) MI, USA	Posted: 9/27/2017 3:42:57 PM EST [#45] Quote History Originally Posted By Spartan24: Where does one get the cage code sticker to make their clone look all that more authentic? View Quote ecwid.com sells them

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ecwid.com sells them

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Originally Posted By Spartan24:
Where does one get the cage code sticker to make their clone look all that more authentic?

ecwid.com sells them

ecwid.com is a web commerce site with a number of different sellers and their own stores. Carolina Laser Works, which makes many of the cage code stickers shown in this thread, uses ecwid.com to host their store.

Their direct URL is https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/.

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Originally Posted By grondike:
ecwid.com is a web commerce site with a number of different sellers and their own stores. Carolina Laser Works, which makes many of the cage code stickers shown in this thread, uses ecwid.com to host their store.

Their direct URL is https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/.

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what he said!

when i saved the link in my bookmarks it said ecwid.com

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Neeglik Joined Aug 2002 Posts 632 EE 100% (43) FL, USA	Posted: 10/4/2017 1:55:52 PM EST [#49] Looking for Acog models used on A4s by the military. Mine is about done, minus an Acog and light. If it has been discussed, could someone please point me to the appropriate thread? Thanks,

MILSPEC556 Callsign- Overpressure Joined Dec 2013 Posts 15384 EE 100% (78) USA	Posted: 10/4/2017 2:08:45 PM EST [#50] TA31RCO-A4CP is the ACOG you seek. The reticle is calibrated for the A4's 20" barrel
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