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Posted: 2/25/2019 8:58:00 PM EST
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/123535/362FF301-768A-4D2F-9C47-FBBE3C16796C_png-858185.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
NO! Poopy stocks are the best stocks. FDE is REALLY light. 
EE is probably best (be prepared to pay), but occasionally some businesses will happen into some and list them. |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 9:04:36 PM EST
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Honda4828:
I’ve got a gen Juan lmt on my mk18. I did purchase a b5sopmod in coyote from botach, just to have a spare. It was $50 with free ship. I see they are $59.95 there now. What’s the difference between the b5 at botach and the one at brownells? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Honda4828:
Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
NO! Poopy stocks are the best stocks. FDE is REALLY light.
EE is probably best (be prepared to pay), but occasionally some businesses will happen into some and list them. |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 9:10:23 PM EST
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
The one botach sells is a gen 2 SOPMOD with QD socket. Brownells is gen 1 (as issued) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Honda4828:
Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
NO! Poopy stocks are the best stocks. FDE is REALLY light.
EE is probably best (be prepared to pay), but occasionally some businesses will happen into some and list them. |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 9:43:00 PM EST
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Honda4828:
Gotcha. You must get tired of answering my questions lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Honda4828:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Honda4828:
Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
NO! Poopy stocks are the best stocks. FDE is REALLY light.
EE is probably best (be prepared to pay), but occasionally some businesses will happen into some and list them. 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:41:20 AM EST
[#5]
 Attached FileIm going to be cutting down a barrel to mimic a DD 10.3 - can anyone confirm if the length of the exposed threads is .6 inch? Most ar's are .625 thanks |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 3:51:04 AM EST
[Last Edit: Akin]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
The exact model you want is the EXPS3-0 in tan. 65 MOA ring and 1 moa dot. To be fair, PA rarely has amazing prices. During BF, there were several places selling sub-$425 (LAPG had them at $412, Eotech direct had them at $400 something or $369 with ExpertVoice discount, etc.). That said, you aren't likely to find those sort of prices any day of the week. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By Akin: I'm actually thinking I may jump on this after all. A bird in the hand and all... What options would be correct? Tan, obviously... 65 MOA, or 68? Not sure what that is, actually... I'm no expert on these things. When I was in, we had iron sights on our A2s. Optics were mythical. Also, 1 MOA dot, or 2 1 MOA dots? Thanks! Originally Posted By daojag: Primary Arms' black Friday sale price was $535 for EXPS 3-0, so I'd consider anything around that good unless you've got active junky or something else to drive it down a little. Everything I’ve read says that either Eotech has fixed their issues, or their issues are unfixable and they will always be garbage. But, if they’re being used currently by high speed guys, I expect that ‘lil ole low speed, high drag me should be okay with it. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:07:52 AM EST
[#7]
Originally Posted By xswesx1:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/MK18-CQBR_BARREL_MODIFICATION-593562.png Im going to be cutting down a barrel to mimic a DD 10.3 - can anyone confirm if the length of the exposed threads is .6 inch? Most ar's are .625 thanks Factory DD 10.3": 10.75" OAL, 10.34375" or 10.345" from bolt face*, 2.85" from shoulder to muzzle, .625" thread length Factory Colt 10.3": 10.75" OAL, 2.85" from the shoulder to muzzle, .625" thread length *Note: I only measured the DD 10.3" from the bolt face, as the Colt isn't assembled. Based on the OAL and the thread length appearing to match, I think it's reasonably safe to assume the Colt length from the bolt face is the same as well (given acceptable tolerances). It's worth noting that I'm not really equipped to take an extremely precise measurement of the length from the bolt face - I simply dropped a cleaning rod in and taped it off even with the muzzle, then measured. That gave me 10.34375" on two measuring tapes or 10.345" measured on a ruler to 10" and a caliper for the remainder. Either way, it's pretty close to accurate. Originally Posted By Akin: Finally placed an order. The sale lasts for another day and a few hours. Everything I’ve read says that either Eotech has fixed their issues, or their issues are unfixable and they will always be garbage. But, if they’re being used currently by high speed guys, I expect that ‘lil ole low speed, high drag me should be okay with it. FYI, Optics Planet has the EXPS3-0 at $512 shipped after a 10% coupon ;p. I considered it, but I think I'll hold out for sub-$500. I really wish Brownells would put them on sale - can't beat dat lifetime guarantee. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:44:55 AM EST
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Measure two new barrels. Crane cut down Colt and a FN SOCOM. Dimensions are the same
OAL 10.75" Barrel length 10.35" (was just short of 10 3/8") Shoulder to Muzzle 2.85" Thread length .625" Barrel length measure with bolt locked and cleaning rod down bore.  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:54:44 AM EST
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Measure two new barrels. Crane cut down Colt and a FN SOCOM. Dimensions are the same OAL 10.75" Barrel length 10.35" (was just short of 10 3/8") Shoulder to Muzzle 2.85" Thread length .625" Barrel length measure with bolt locked and cleaning rod down bore. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6759_jpg-858586.JPG CD The DD I measured was right on the line of 10 11/32" or 10.34375" on a tape, which I would guess is within tolerances. I'll have another DD 10.3" arriving today, so I'll give it a measure just out of curiosity. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 6:59:35 AM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Measure two new barrels. Crane cut down Colt and a FN SOCOM. Dimensions are the same OAL 10.75" Barrel length 10.35" (was just short of 10 3/8") Shoulder to Muzzle 2.85" Thread length .625" Barrel length measure with bolt locked and cleaning rod down bore. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6759_jpg-858586.JPG CD |
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 7:09:11 AM EST
[#11]
CD are you putting low pro gas blocks on cut downs with taper pin holes? Am I analyzing that correctly?
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ITA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 7:31:24 AM EST
[Last Edit: Frens]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xswesx1:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/MK18-CQBR_BARREL_MODIFICATION-593562.png Im going to be cutting down a barrel to mimic a DD 10.3 - can anyone confirm if the length of the exposed threads is .6 inch? Most ar's are .625 thanks 
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:29:40 AM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4A1SOPMOD:
@Combat_Diver is the dimple over the taper pin slot in the colt barrel deep enough to do anything? Could you still slide a taper pin in? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4A1SOPMOD:
@Combat_Diver is the dimple over the taper pin slot in the colt barrel deep enough to do anything? Could you still slide a taper pin in? Originally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
CD are you putting low pro gas blocks on cut downs with taper pin holes? Am I analyzing that correctly? CD |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:56:12 AM EST
[Last Edit: red6actual]
[#14]
 
The long wait begins... |
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:16:00 AM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Yes, just needs a bit for the set screw to bite. Never had either one back out. Yes, as that is how I built a Mk18 Mod 0 upper couple months ago. Yes, that is the intent. Crane was taking Colt 14.5" Gov't profile barrels, removing FSB, handguard retainer and barrel nut. Then cut down, rethread and dimple barrel. Barrel is then used with a low profile gas block with the DD Mk18 RIS II. CD |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:47:39 AM EST
[#16]
@M4A1SOPMOD
Quote History Could you still slide a taper pin in?  Attached File Attached File Attached FileCD |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 10:39:01 AM EST
[Last Edit: AZ_SBR]
[#17]
Quick update on the status of my replacement KAC RIS rail from Knight's. Here's what Kay in returns/exchanges said:
"Right now the replacement on the RIS Rail is not going to be quick, the only ones that were in stock are the ones that were wrong, so it has to go thru production to have some more made. We will know more about the ETA at a later date." I've currently got two 10.3" ARs without rails at the moment  #ghettolyfe
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Posted: 2/26/2019 11:16:39 AM EST
[#18]
@AZ_SBR
If you look closely to the top picture above your post, that's a RIS too
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 11:39:37 AM EST
[#19]
#Colt10.3Life
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 11:41:34 AM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
@AZ_SBR If you look closely to the top picture above your post, that's a RIS too
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Posted: 2/26/2019 12:20:55 PM EST
[#21]
Quote HistorySo, what's that bipod equipped weapon with the forward grip?
@Combat_Diver |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 12:35:03 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stinkypol: So, what's that bipod equipped weapon with the forward grip? @Combat_Diver  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:07:58 PM EST
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:09:50 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sbye:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/260726/20190226_130638-858885.jpg $1000 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight Something wrong with us.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:42:58 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Yes, just needs a bit for the set screw to bite. Never had either one back out. Yes, as that is how I built a Mk18 Mod 0 upper couple months ago. CD |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:43:44 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
Quick update on the status of my replacement KAC RIS rail from Knight's. Here's what Kay in returns/exchanges said: "Right now the replacement on the RIS Rail is not going to be quick, the only ones that were in stock are the ones that were wrong, so it has to go thru production to have some more made. We will know more about the ETA at a later date." I've currently got two 10.3" ARs without rails at the moment #ghettolyfe |
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:54:26 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: I've got the opposite problem; as soon as Fedex delivers today I'll have two more RIS IIs than I have assembled clones. If, indeed, that is a problem :D.  .
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:01:44 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
So you're the reason they are out of stock .Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
Originally Posted By krdt: I've got the opposite problem; as soon as Fedex delivers today I'll have two more RIS IIs than I have assembled clones. If, indeed, that is a problem :D. .A year from now a photo of me will surface peeking out of a fort made of RIS IIs, with the caption, "He never did find just the right shade of FDE..." |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:15:57 PM EST
[#29]
You two are talking about two different rails.
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:17:25 PM EST
[#30]
Anyone looking to do an EOD?
May have some parts you want... |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:24:49 PM EST
[Last Edit: red6actual]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
$50 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight Something wrong with us. Oh and to go further $3k laser $10k nvg to utilize laser |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:27:35 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
You two are talking about two different rails. CD Well, technically one more than I need; but that doesn't sound quite as good. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:32:52 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RMiller: $400 stock |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:54:14 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sbye:
Is that really what gen 1 LMT's in FDE are selling for? If so, that is crazy... I paid $75 lol. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 3:50:35 PM EST
[#35]
LMT Gen 1 in Black ending soon
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254133446213 |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 4:08:48 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RMiller:
$400 stock Oh and to go further $3k laser $10k nvg to utilize laser Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RMiller:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
$50 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight Something wrong with us. Oh and to go further $3k laser $10k nvg to utilize laser
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Posted: 2/26/2019 4:39:01 PM EST
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Posted: 2/26/2019 4:44:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: sbye]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
Don’t forget the dumb four prong people want $100 per prong Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bhavin22:
Originally Posted By RMiller:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
$50 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight $1000 weaponlight Something wrong with us. Oh and to go further $3k laser $10k nvg to utilize laser I also got good deals on NV and don't have $10k total into these units 
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:56:57 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zakk_Wylde_470:
Who's gonna be the first to clone these magazines 
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/58021/8AF7BCC9-1D3F-4EB4-AD9A-28220B759C38_jpeg-859110.JPG |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 7:28:53 PM EST
[#40]
Don't you just love it when Fedex/UPS/USPS brings you presents? :D
Haven't opened the Mk18 URG box yet... kinda excited. What's lurking in there? Plz to be light bronze, okie! |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:03:18 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: The above specs differ slightly from a factory Colt or DD 10.3". Having never taken measurements off a Crane cut barrel, I can't say for absolute certain, but it would appear Crane uses slightly different specs. I took a caliper and measured my DD and Colt 10.3" barrels, and it appears they are cut to the same specs. Here are the measurements I have: Factory DD 10.3": 10.75" OAL, 10.34375" or 10.345" from bolt face*, 2.85" from shoulder to muzzle, .625" thread length Factory Colt 10.3": 10.75" OAL, 2.85" from the shoulder to muzzle, .625" thread length *Note: I only measured the DD 10.3" from the bolt face, as the Colt isn't assembled. Based on the OAL and the thread length appearing to match, I think it's reasonably safe to assume the Colt length from the bolt face is the same as well (given acceptable tolerances). It's worth noting that I'm not really equipped to take an extremely precise measurement of the length from the bolt face - I simply dropped a cleaning rod in and taped it off even with the muzzle, then measured. That gave me 10.34375" on two measuring tapes or 10.345" measured on a ruler to 10" and a caliper for the remainder. Either way, it's pretty close to accurate. I've gone from a zero set at 30-40 degrees to an inside temp of 80+ degrees back to 30 degrees, as well as from a zero set at 100+ degrees to 65 degrees indoors back to 115+ degrees without any noticeable zero shift. So, I don't really find it to be a problem. Unless you go from the desert to the artic, it's probably never going to be an issue. FYI, Optics Planet has the EXPS3-0 at $512 shipped after a 10% coupon ;p. I considered it, but I think I'll hold out for sub-$500. I really wish Brownells would put them on sale - can't beat dat lifetime guarantee. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:16:15 PM EST
[Last Edit: JLAudio]
[#42]
How rare are Wilcox g33 flip mounts. Is my assumption correct that black is readily available, tanodized is the unobtanium? What’s a tano Wilcox mount go for? Asking for a friend
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:28:01 PM EST
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:00:51 PM EST
[#44]
I got a Colt 6920 that I want to chop up for an Mk18 build.
1. I'm going to end it off to ADCO, seems like my option is to thread the barrel which includes cutting. I'm going to request 10.3": ADCO Threading/Cutting 2. Going to have them open up the gas port to .070". 3. Which Geissele rail are you guys going with? I see some clones here with the Geissele MLOK rails. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:11:59 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Don't you just love it when Fedex/UPS/USPS brings you presents? :D http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.Fedex.Presents.jpg Haven't opened the Mk18 URG box yet... kinda excited. What's lurking in there? Plz to be light bronze, okie!
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:34:54 PM EST
[#46]
Well, here she is (middle)... ended up with almost an exact duplicate of the previous one, lol.
New one on top: 
The new one is a tad lighter, but I think they'd probably be pretty close to the same shade after some handling. Both this latest URG and the previous one had an inspection date of 12/20/18.  Flash definitely is bringing out more bronze in the above pic than you see in normal light. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 9:47:51 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Well, here she is (middle)... ended up with almost an exact duplicate of the previous one, lol. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.03.jpg New one on top: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.02.jpg The new one is a tad lighter, but I think they'd probably be pretty close to the same shade after some handling. Both this latest URG and the previous one had an inspection date of 12/20/18. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.01.jpg Flash definitely is bringing out more bronze in the above pic than you see in normal light. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 11:49:31 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Well, here she is (middle)... ended up with almost an exact duplicate of the previous one, lol. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.03.jpg New one on top: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.02.jpg The new one is a tad lighter, but I think they'd probably be pretty close to the same shade after some handling. Both this latest URG and the previous one had an inspection date of 12/20/18. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.022619.CQBR.V3.01.jpg Flash definitely is bringing out more bronze in the above pic than you see in normal light. |
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Posted: 2/27/2019 12:44:38 AM EST
[#49]
Originally Posted By wissota4:
Looks nice. But now what will you do with 3 rails lol Originally Posted By RMiller: How are these marked, what part number, etc? |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 11:17:27 AM EST
[#50]
After 1174 pages of reading, I finally registered. This thread is the reason I am a part of this forum. I wanted my first post to be here.
I currently am putting together a MK18 MOD 0 clone, am looking forward to sharing it here once it is finished. Thanks to everyone who posts knowledge here. Combat_Diver- you rock and your information has been inspiring. Thanks a ton! |
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