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Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
How was he able to post a pic on his first post? I thought you had to have at least 50 posts in before you could embed photos? View Quote The spam link was added after the fact though. |
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Well my booty has just been hurt, adco got my barrel Saturday but will be closed for shot so delay on cqbr rebuild. Now I'm stuck with just my lowly bcm 11.5 :(
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View Quote You know, CD did say a 10.3 URG-I is coming. No word if that will be a Mk8 or not tho |
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Originally Posted By Conspiro-Agnew:
Oh please oh please be a MK8. (That'll save me money...) View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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So the new G Mk16 upper, should we be expecting a 10.3" barrel version at some point?
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Originally Posted By StealthGuy:
I’m going to go with one of these. I haven’t done a non fsp M4 upper before. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0475_rz.jpg I’m going to wait until G sells the MK16 separately before I do a URGI. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StealthGuy:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
That was quick. You know, CD did say a 10.3 URG-I is coming. No word if that will be a Mk8 or not tho http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0475_rz.jpg I’m going to wait until G sells the MK16 separately before I do a URGI. |
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Any tan m300 vampires been spotted in the wild? If so any pics?
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You guys are killin me with these sweet desert ranges. Here in the Midwest its slim pickings if you don't own land. I have a 100yd range by my place which suits my needs decently. Every so often I get a chance to set it up and run n gun but it's mostly bench. That's fun for about half a mag with short barrel. Once you've burnt out pushing the accuracy of these little guys you gotta run some or at least have some transitions. Once in a while I'll go on a rainy day so Im guaranteed to have an empty range to take advantage of.
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Originally Posted By krdt:
Took the CQBR out to the desert yesterday and let it stretch its legs. Decided to use my "summer" spot and it got pretty damn chipperdy. It's up in the mountains and down in a little valley, which is great during warmer months because it's usually 5 or 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding area and 15 or 20 degrees cooler than where I'm located. It also usually gets a nice breeze. In the winter, not so great. Once the sun went behind the mountains it was friggin' cold, and that "nice breeze" is some chilly shit. Probably only about 30, so nothing compared to what some of you are getting this time of year, but for us desert dwellers that shit is cold. I'm also just getting over being sick, so that might be why it seemed extra cold. I was going to go out last weekend, but got hit with whatever bug is going around. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-06.jpg http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-05.jpg Really like the Raptor-SD so far. I didn't get a chance to try it suppressed yet, so I can't comment how it compares to a GB on that front. Nose to charging handle unsuppressed there is zero gas smell unlike with a GB, but that's not a big surprise - I've always noticed more gas unsuppressed with a GB than most standard CHs. The gas channel allows gas to escape that normally wouldn't under unsuppressed pressure conditions. Obviously, that helps when suppressed because it gives the gas an outlet that isn't in your face, but it's not that helpful unsuppressed. Without testing it suppressed, I can only give a few random observations. The first thing that stands out is how tightly the SD fits into the charging handle channel in the receiver due to the squared, non-beveled design. I put the usual buttering of grease on it that I do all my charging handles and most of it ended up pushed off at the back of channel. Obviously suppressed will be the real test versus the GB, but the design of the gas directing baffles combined with such a tight fit to the receiver channel does seem sound. When it comes to the actual primary function of a charging handle, I definitely think it's superior to a GB. Worst-case, I'll RTV it if it doesn't do a good job suppressed as hoped (there is a perfect little pocket for adding RTV). Raptor-SD glamor shot. You can also make out some of the grease that was pushed off into the "RTV pocket" at the rear: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-02.jpg A horse decided to leave a present right where I set up my table: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-03.jpg I need to get some matching towels for my shooting table :\. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-04.jpg In other CQBR news, the Surefire tan cap and SR07 switch that was backordered for two weeks finally went to "processing" :D. Now if the FDE Gear Sector I ordered in frickin' November would ever ship, I'd be out of this backordered shitshow that seems to surround everything related to the tan M300C :\. First it was the M300C itself backordered, then the Gear Sector and then the cap/SR07, lol. At least I'll finally have two out of three. View Quote Seriously bro, out of any gun in the thread that desperately needs paint its that one. DEW-ITT!!!!! |
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Originally Posted By ChrisWMT:
Sold off the FSB upper and picked up a DD. Gonna keep this one simple and shoot the snot out of it this year. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4626/38948023495_a1fa21dac1_h_d.jpg View Quote |
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Krdt- it got up to 30 degrees here in good ole northern Indiana. And that's a heat wave this time of year. Couple weeks ago you had to put a minus in front of that for the wind chill factor.
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Needs paint, so so bad dude. You can even take off the EXPS and Surefire, then paint it. (I gives you permission) Seriously bro, out of any gun in the thread that desperately needs paint its that one. DEW-ITT!!!!! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By krdt:
Took the CQBR out to the desert yesterday and let it stretch its legs. Decided to use my "summer" spot and it got pretty damn chipperdy. It's up in the mountains and down in a little valley, which is great during warmer months because it's usually 5 or 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding area and 15 or 20 degrees cooler than where I'm located. It also usually gets a nice breeze. In the winter, not so great. Once the sun went behind the mountains it was friggin' cold, and that "nice breeze" is some chilly shit. Probably only about 30, so nothing compared to what some of you are getting this time of year, but for us desert dwellers that shit is cold. I'm also just getting over being sick, so that might be why it seemed extra cold. I was going to go out last weekend, but got hit with whatever bug is going around. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-06.jpg http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-05.jpg Really like the Raptor-SD so far. I didn't get a chance to try it suppressed yet, so I can't comment how it compares to a GB on that front. Nose to charging handle unsuppressed there is zero gas smell unlike with a GB, but that's not a big surprise - I've always noticed more gas unsuppressed with a GB than most standard CHs. The gas channel allows gas to escape that normally wouldn't under unsuppressed pressure conditions. Obviously, that helps when suppressed because it gives the gas an outlet that isn't in your face, but it's not that helpful unsuppressed. Without testing it suppressed, I can only give a few random observations. The first thing that stands out is how tightly the SD fits into the charging handle channel in the receiver due to the squared, non-beveled design. I put the usual buttering of grease on it that I do all my charging handles and most of it ended up pushed off at the back of channel. Obviously suppressed will be the real test versus the GB, but the design of the gas directing baffles combined with such a tight fit to the receiver channel does seem sound. When it comes to the actual primary function of a charging handle, I definitely think it's superior to a GB. Worst-case, I'll RTV it if it doesn't do a good job suppressed as hoped (there is a perfect little pocket for adding RTV). Raptor-SD glamor shot. You can also make out some of the grease that was pushed off into the "RTV pocket" at the rear: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-02.jpg A horse decided to leave a present right where I set up my table: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-03.jpg I need to get some matching towels for my shooting table :\. http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Desert.Views-04.jpg In other CQBR news, the Surefire tan cap and SR07 switch that was backordered for two weeks finally went to "processing" :D. Now if the FDE Gear Sector I ordered in frickin' November would ever ship, I'd be out of this backordered shitshow that seems to surround everything related to the tan M300C :\. First it was the M300C itself backordered, then the Gear Sector and then the cap/SR07, lol. At least I'll finally have two out of three. Seriously bro, out of any gun in the thread that desperately needs paint its that one. DEW-ITT!!!!! I don't really feel a strong pull to paint it right now, honestly - I like the black and FDE goodness of it all too much. Paint would just complicate matters. I don't like how paint looks when it wears through on FDE parts, so I'd either have to replace everything with black accessories before painting or leave the FDE stuff unpainted. That would raise another issue: I don't really like how FDE parts look against a painted lower. So, since I wouldn't paint the FDE RIS II, that basically leaves the upper receiver that I'd consider painting right now. Seems kinda pointless to paint one small area. If it makes you feel better, once my stamp comes in I'll probably be painting the N1 or black SOPMOD - depending on which I use. Of course, I also have an FDE SOPMOD, so I could continue the black/FDE theme indefinitely post-stamp! Black and FDE forever! MWAHAHA! :D If I add a painted stock I might be motivated enough to buy a black BCM grip and paint the upper, lower and grip. No desire to paint the EXPS or tan M300C (I just swapped off a painted M300C for the tan, after all). I will agree it could use some more wear, though... I kinda look forward to the FDE getting worn/stained and some dings and wear on the receivers. We'll see how long it takes for me to get tired of the current look, but for the moment I like it. Once the FDE RC is out of jail, it'll be FDE/black awesomeness overload :D. Just behold all the FDE/black goodness. You know you want some: |
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Looks nice. I like the pistol brace, looks good imho.
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Rattled canned my gun today. Might add some more olive drab green come spring time however. Degreased with isopropel alcohol, then issued paint with laundry bag. Didn't like the Hogue grip as it rubbed on the selector switch rotating so switched it out for a FDE pistol grip from a Mk17 SCAR.
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Originally Posted By ChrisWMT:
Sold off the FSB upper and picked up a DD. Gonna keep this one simple and shoot the snot out of it this year. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4626/38948023495_a1fa21dac1_h_d.jpg View Quote |
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Sorry if this has been covered but what part number would you use for a uid sticker for a mk18 mod 0 clone? Would it be a standard m4 part number since that is what the lower is? Thanks for the help in advance.
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Originally Posted By valuejet82:
Sorry if this has been covered but what part number would you use for a uid sticker for a mk18 mod 0 clone? Would it be a standard m4 part number since that is what the lower is? Thanks for the help in advance. View Quote CARBINE, 5.56MM MK 18 MOD 0 NSN 1005-01-527-2288 CARBINE, 5.56MM, M4 NSN 1005-01-231-0973 CARBINE, 5.56MM, M4A1 NSN 1005-01-382-0953 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2 NSN 1005-01-128-9936 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A3 NSN 1005-01-383-2872 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A4 NSN 1005-01-383-2872 Can't find Mk18 Mod 1 CD |
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I'm quite surprised there are that many examples out there of cqbr's with BEM's and GG&G rails. For $hits ang giggles I'm gonna have to pick one and go for it. I have all the parts minus 1, so it's not that much of an investment. I find myself drawn more and more to the odd combos out there. Thanks to all for Diggin up those pics. And I gotta give thanks to the EE. Without the EE, I'd just have an sbr.
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Rattled canned my gun today. Might add some more olive drab green come spring time however. Degreased with isopropel alcohol, then issued paint with laundry bag. Didn't like the Hogue grip as it rubbed on the selector switch rotating so switched it out for a FDE pistol grip from a Mk17 SCAR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4703-428821.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4704-428822.JPG CD View Quote Slightly off topic, but do you work on Mk17s much? |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Rattled canned my gun today. Might add some more olive drab green come spring time however. Degreased with isopropel alcohol, then issued paint with laundry bag. Didn't like the Hogue grip as it rubbed on the selector switch rotating so switched it out for a FDE pistol grip from a Mk17 SCAR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4703-428821.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4704-428822.JPG CD View Quote |
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Thanks for posting this CD. Was actually thinking about this the other day.
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Haven't seen any full UID stickers on any Mk18 Mod 0 (checked all my photos). UIDs also seem to change quite often on the info on them. I would just use the M4 part number. Here's the NSNs for various firearms. CARBINE, 5.56MM MK 18 MOD 0 NSN 1005-01-527-2288 CARBINE, 5.56MM, M4 NSN 1005-01-231-0973 CARBINE, 5.56MM, M4A1 NSN 1005-01-382-0953 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2 NSN 1005-01-128-9936 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A3 NSN 1005-01-383-2872 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A4 NSN 1005-01-383-2872 Can't find Mk18 Mod 1 CD View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Rattled canned my gun today. Might add some more olive drab green come spring time however. Degreased with isopropel alcohol, then issued paint with laundry bag. Didn't like the Hogue grip as it rubbed on the selector switch rotating so switched it out for a FDE pistol grip from a Mk17 SCAR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4703-428821.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4704-428822.JPG CD View Quote Looks amazing dude. And that Skilcraft can reminds me its been years since I used Skilcraft tan obliterating compound. Need to snag another can! |
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Originally Posted By Wormydog1987:
Just when I thought I was out of the clone game, it pulls me back in. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/23GTXuM"></a>https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4703/39844203321_4a862ac666_z.jpg View Quote |
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I've never owned an eotech and have been considering acquiring for a future block2 build. Which do you guys recommend/ prefer and why? The 553 or the exps3? Or both? I am not opposed to both. I like the aesthetics of the 553, but the exps takes up less real-estate an does also require 1 less battery? So lighter?
Edit-I guess I'm wondering if there are any reasons not to buy one or the other. I've heard the inline batteries have issues with repeated recoil. Anyone have experience with this. |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
I've never owned an eotech and have been considering acquiring for a future block2 build. Which do you guys recommend/ prefer and why? The 553 or the exps3? Or both? I am not opposed to both. I like the aesthetics of the 553, but the exps takes up less real-estate an does also require 1 less battery? So lighter? Edit-I guess I'm wondering if there are any reasons not to buy one or the other. I've heard the inline batteries have issues with repeated recoil. Anyone have experience with this. View Quote I have had a few 553's and loved them, but with EOTech no longer servicing them I would go with the EXPS 3. Edit: I've never had issues with the 553's inline batteries. |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I don't know that that Taupe FN grip is clone correct sir. I'm gonna need you to swap it out..... Looks amazing dude. And that Skilcraft can reminds me its been years since I used Skilcraft tan obliterating compound. Need to snag another can! View Quote CD |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Barrel, bolt, bolt carrier, PG and upper receiver are now FN CD View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
I don't know that that Taupe FN grip is clone correct sir. I'm gonna need you to swap it out..... Looks amazing dude. And that Skilcraft can reminds me its been years since I used Skilcraft tan obliterating compound. Need to snag another can! CD |
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Originally Posted By Wormydog1987:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/E5x5M2"></a>https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4619/24992887707_00201f0d00_z.jpg View Quote :) |
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Originally Posted By sbye:
Get the EXPS 3. The smaller size is nice. Battery life is shorter than the 553, but it's an EOTech and they don't last super long anyway. The controls on the side are also easier. I have had a few 553's and loved them, but with EOTech no longer servicing them I would go with the EXPS 3. Edit: I've never had issues with the 553's inline batteries. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By sbye:
Get the EXPS 3. The smaller size is nice. Battery life is shorter than the 553, but it's an EOTech and they don't last super long anyway. The controls on the side are also easier. I have had a few 553's and loved them, but with EOTech no longer servicing them I would go with the EXPS 3. Edit: I've never had issues with the 553's inline batteries. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
News to me. One of my 553s is at EOTech being serviced as we speak. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By sbye:
Get the EXPS 3. The smaller size is nice. Battery life is shorter than the 553, but it's an EOTech and they don't last super long anyway. The controls on the side are also easier. I have had a few 553's and loved them, but with EOTech no longer servicing them I would go with the EXPS 3. Edit: I've never had issues with the 553's inline batteries. |
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I filled out the online repair form 3 weeks ago, got a RMA number, and sent it off. I did hear they are running low on 553 parts so once they are gone, they are done repairing them. So depending on what issue you're having, they may not be able to fix it anymore.
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