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Originally Posted By TNW:
Quick question about anodizing - I know it's not an exact science and batche shave different colors, but can a good anodizer get close to a color? Say the HK 416A5 color for a project? Yep, and SSA. Pretty sure the only Geissele rail that would be cool in this thread at this juncture is the 416 rail, or a MK16 if they were commercially available. The DD Gas Block should fit. I had one under a MK4 and I have a VLTOR under my MK3. No Geisseles are MK18 approved yet as far as I know. If you're going for a Block 1/Mod 0/FSP build just buy my upper. As far as braces, none are correct but I've never minded when someone posted one as a place holder due to a non-NFA state or pending stamp. SoloDallas had some great pistol builds. View Quote |
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Yep, I grabbed a G2S even one time when Geissele had a blem sale and I've been very happy with it.
The select fire lowers use a SSF if I recall. |
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I am building an MK18 Mod 0. And I had a question about the front handguard retainer.
Is the full round or M203 cut retainer correct? Thanks E3 |
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Originally Posted By rlee560:
Will the DD mk12 gas block fit under a Geissele mk14 or mk8 handguard? I'm leaning heavily towards the mk14. I just ordered a 10.3 barrel with the mk12 from DD and was curious. I have read some conflicting statements. Worried I should have just got the blank barrel. I would like to be able to put any rail on without worries including something like the BCM as I like to change things up. I realize this is not exactly MK18 related but you guys are the experts. View Quote |
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Did a little pew pew today. CQBR was flawless. Mod 0 wouldn't pick up the next round unless I went to Mk262 so I think need to check the gas port. Not sure if ADCO touched it when I sent it in.
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Already have a DD Mk18 but I want another from brownells that has the smaller gas port. I missed out on the M6V code it doesn't work anymore. Only code I can get to work is H7L which is $20 off and free 5-7 shipping. Anyone else have a better code?
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Originally Posted By TNW:
Yep, I grabbed a G2S even one time when Geissele had a blem sale and I've been very happy with it. The select fire lowers use a SSF if I recall. View Quote CD |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Definitely do this. While my first attempt was 100% functional and from the outside you could never tell, it was less than optimal (especially if you've got OCD ). Subsequent attempts got better and better. I used braceman. He's got all the files for pretty much any clone you could think of. If you do decide to buy a jig and plan to either do more than a handful or loan it to friends, get one with steel drill bushings. After a half dozen, my jig plates need to be replaced so that'll be another $80 I'll have to drop. View Quote |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Originally Posted By Phildo:
Already have a DD Mk18 but I want another from brownells that has the smaller gas port. I missed out on the M6V code it doesn't work anymore. Only code I can get to work is H7L which is $20 off and free 5-7 shipping. Anyone else have a better code? View Quote |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Anybody have a spare CQD end plate they want to offload? My new sling needs 50% more CQD.
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In the absence of a plan, move toward the sound of gunfire and kill everything.
One who lifts heavy weight, sets back down, then repeats. One who Colt's/FN's all the things. |
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If you can't find someone with an extra, DSG Arms has them in stock. Not a great deal, but still a little cheaper than getting from CQD direct.
https://dsgarms.com/cqd-rsm Edit: NM |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Originally Posted By StealthGuy:
Same address? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StealthGuy:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Anybody have a spare CQD end plate they want to offload? My new sling needs 50% more CQD. ETA yes by the way |
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In the absence of a plan, move toward the sound of gunfire and kill everything.
One who lifts heavy weight, sets back down, then repeats. One who Colt's/FN's all the things. |
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Originally Posted By krdt:
Unfortunately, that's the best code going right now. Brownells has been very stingy with the codes lately; they don't even give free shipping with $10/$20/$30 codes anymore. Of course, I think they finally figured out running discount codes with free shipping constantly wasn't the best way to get people to purchase their version of Amazon Prime. Even though the $20 off isn't that great, $699 is still a fantastic deal ($20 off + 4% off from AJ). It'd be $689 if you're not already a member of AJ and get an invite from a member. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By TNW:
Quick question about anodizing - I know it's not an exact science (as far as color matching) and batche shave different colors, but can a good anodizer get close to a color? Say the HK 416A5 color for a project? View Quote I have never been involved in the actual hands-on anodizing process, but I have coordinated a small batch ano project before. I admit to having a general fascination with anodizing that may end up getting me into trouble one day, lol. With all of that said, I'll share a little from my experience and from my ongoing research on this topic. The first difficulty with such a project, IMO, is ensuring you have the required base materials necessary to reach your target outcome. This requires some level of research and some level of materials knowledge. With the project you mentioned, I'd suggest you start with HK receivers. Deciding not to leaves room for error when it comes to materials composition. An HK A5 receiver is near impossible to get right now, so you may need to go with their A3 receivers, or attempt to match HKs likely proprietary alloy composition with something close. A 7075 alloy would be a good bet, but it's just a bet. The second difficulty, IMO, with what you are suggesting (i.e. a finish like that of the tan HK A5 design) is accurately talking a language that both you and an anodizer will understand. Talking in specifications and with references they're familiar with will get you a long way toward being on the same page. This unfortunately requires that you generally understand the plausible outcomes of what you're asking (which are broad). What you likely want is something close to a Type 3 Class 1 Clear (undyed) hardcoat anodize buildup, directly followed on with some combination of organic dye bath and metal particulate depositing for coloration (a primarily electrolytic coloring process). This is my best educated guess at the tan HK process. The final difficulty, in my experience, is finding an anodizer to actually do what you're asking. Few shops do small batch niche projects like the one we are discussing. You might be able to get a smaller anodizer to try their hand at the work, but many don't have the ability or capacity to do so and do it right. Good luck getting a larger ano operation to agree to take on your project, even if they were completely able to do the hardcoat and electrolytic deposit coloring as specified. These are some of the main factors that you have to consider with eyes wide open, even if your research concludes that different materials and finishing specifications are more fitting. I wish you the best of luck if you go for it. End rant. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Your avatar threw me off. CQBR thread has already strayed far enough off topic these last few pages, might as well post a GL/SSC https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/36244646520_ccb0658533_b.jpg View Quote |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Can anybody post a photo of the latest photo of the upper Receiver of Brownell MK18 Upper markings?
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Anyone have a club invite?
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View Quote Anyways, what's a fair price on a like new SF4P these days? |
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Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Nice. Anyways, what's a fair price on a like new SF4P these days? View Quote I'd say between $250 to $300 seems to be the going rate, with anything under $250 for new or excellent being a relatively good price. |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Originally Posted By krdt:
If you don't count the fairly used one that just sold for $105 on the EE? I'd say between $250 to $300 seems to be the going rate, with anything under $250 for new or excellent being a relatively good price. View Quote I saw one go for Fleabay for $315 something and I was sort of surprised it didn't go for more. Pretty sure if I somehow managed to get one in Kanadastan, I'd be the only one. |
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Donut, they were slim pickins a couple years ago. Since I came back from my ARFCOM break there have been far more in the clone threads and the EE tho. Like anything, as time goes on more and more get out there into the civilian market. Back when I got mine and some others for guys in the thread they were unicorn farts.
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In the absence of a plan, move toward the sound of gunfire and kill everything.
One who lifts heavy weight, sets back down, then repeats. One who Colt's/FN's all the things. |
Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
I thought these things were unobtanium? I saw one go for Fleabay for $315 something and I was sort of surprised it didn't go for more. Pretty sure if I somehow managed to get one in Kanadastan, I'd be the only one. View Quote One of the relisted new in wraps should still be available. Last I checked it closed without any bids (minimum opening bid was set at $295). I don't think it has been relisted, though. |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Donut, they were slim pickins a couple years ago. Since I came back from my ARFCOM break there have been far more in the clone threads and the EE tho. Like anything, as time goes on more and more get out there into the civilian market. Back when I got mine and some others for guys in the thread they were unicorn farts. View Quote It's funny what's basically unobtainable up here, for example those CQD sling plates and Wilcox mounts. Not sure why retailers don't carry this stuff, because they seem fairly inexpensive in the US, but would fetch a small fortune up here. Mk12 builds is the stuff of nightmares. The brake and collar cannot be bought up here, and get a load of this, the NHMTG GI 20 round mags, no one has them. It's savage up here, lol! OK, well I'm going to put the idea of getting a four prong on the backburner. I saw that one on ebay again, starting bid $295....fml, haha! |
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I'll sell a cloner a like new 4P for well under $300 once it's removed from an upper.
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I've seen a couple of four prongs go for around $200 price tag lately… Just keep an eye out.
Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
I would like to see what those unicorn farts smell like, lol! It's funny what's basically unobtainable up here, for example those CQD sling plates and Wilcox mounts. Not sure why retailers don't carry this stuff, because they seem fairly inexpensive in the US, but would fetch a small fortune up here. Mk12 builds is the stuff of nightmares. The brake and collar cannot be bought up here, and get a load of this, the NHMTG GI 20 round mags, no one has them. It's savage up here, lol! OK, well I'm going to put the idea of getting a four prong on the backburner. I saw that one on ebay again, starting bid $295....fml, haha! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Donut, they were slim pickins a couple years ago. Since I came back from my ARFCOM break there have been far more in the clone threads and the EE tho. Like anything, as time goes on more and more get out there into the civilian market. Back when I got mine and some others for guys in the thread they were unicorn farts. It's funny what's basically unobtainable up here, for example those CQD sling plates and Wilcox mounts. Not sure why retailers don't carry this stuff, because they seem fairly inexpensive in the US, but would fetch a small fortune up here. Mk12 builds is the stuff of nightmares. The brake and collar cannot be bought up here, and get a load of this, the NHMTG GI 20 round mags, no one has them. It's savage up here, lol! OK, well I'm going to put the idea of getting a four prong on the backburner. I saw that one on ebay again, starting bid $295....fml, haha! |
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Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
I would like to see what those unicorn farts smell like, lol! It's funny what's basically unobtainable up here, for example those CQD sling plates and Wilcox mounts. Not sure why retailers don't carry this stuff, because they seem fairly inexpensive in the US, but would fetch a small fortune up here. Mk12 builds is the stuff of nightmares. The brake and collar cannot be bought up here, and get a load of this, the NHMTG GI 20 round mags, no one has them. It's savage up here, lol! OK, well I'm going to put the idea of getting a four prong on the backburner. I saw that one on ebay again, starting bid $295....fml, haha! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Donut, they were slim pickins a couple years ago. Since I came back from my ARFCOM break there have been far more in the clone threads and the EE tho. Like anything, as time goes on more and more get out there into the civilian market. Back when I got mine and some others for guys in the thread they were unicorn farts. It's funny what's basically unobtainable up here, for example those CQD sling plates and Wilcox mounts. Not sure why retailers don't carry this stuff, because they seem fairly inexpensive in the US, but would fetch a small fortune up here. Mk12 builds is the stuff of nightmares. The brake and collar cannot be bought up here, and get a load of this, the NHMTG GI 20 round mags, no one has them. It's savage up here, lol! OK, well I'm going to put the idea of getting a four prong on the backburner. I saw that one on ebay again, starting bid $295....fml, haha! |
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In the absence of a plan, move toward the sound of gunfire and kill everything.
One who lifts heavy weight, sets back down, then repeats. One who Colt's/FN's all the things. |
Yeah, I would think the lack of retailers in Canada are due to export restrictions on some mil items.
ETA: Have you ever tried ordering directly from CQD or one of the few retailers that carries CQD stuff (like DSG Arms) and seeing if they will ship to you? |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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Originally Posted By krdt:
Yeah, I would think the lack of retailers in Canada are due to export restrictions on some mil items. ETA: Have you ever tried ordering directly from CQD or one of the few retailers that carries CQD stuff (like DSG Arms) and seeing if they will ship to you? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I think its easier for us to get those things here because they are/were in use by our military. And I can't remember seeing any pics of those on your guys' C7's/C8's. So I'm thinking maybe that's why. As for the 4P thing just keep watching brother. I've seen a few used ones sell for cheap on the EE just since I've been back. Just gotta keep an eye open. We used to have to do that same thing to snag our FDE RIS IIs. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:We used to have to do that same thing to snag our FDE RIS IIs. View Quote Donut: I've got a friend from .ca that wants to dip his toes into trying to build a CQBR. He's actually in BC as well. I'm not sure he's going to shoot for entirely correct, just assuming some of the parts will be ridiculously expensive, hard to find or both. Anyway, any hints for an aspiring Canadian cloner I can pass on? Like good sources for parts, mistakes to avoid? I don't want to clutter up the thread with a semi off topic conversation, but if you don't mind PM'ing me if you have any nuggets of wisdom, I'm sure he'd appreciate it. Also, just curious since you mentioned 20rd mags; he was saying he can only get 5rd (maybe it was 10) mags for ARs up there. Is getting a 20rd even possible on any level (that is legal)? As in some kind of grandfather clause he doesn't know about, like we had during our ridiculous AWB? |
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I'm so high speed I don't even take bathroom breaks. That's what dump pouches are for :\.
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I just got a factory DD MK18 upper, hang tag dated 6-13-17. I asked DD if they could tell me what the gas port was, no help there. So I pulled it apart. Low and behold it is .70. HTH!!
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I emailed DDcustomer service a few days ago and got a response from Chris McNeil confirming the gas ports are now .070 on their 10.3 barrels.
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Anything out there to clone that uses the Maxim Defense PDW stock? Looking for an excuse to buy one and try it out...
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Thanks for your help, krdt
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I know the 4P flash hider is the clone king, any use of the new Closed tine flash hider on CQBR's? I'm not interested in over paying and risking a fake on a 4P and prefer the look and function of a closed flash hider.
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