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So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected?
I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but if loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. |
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Originally Posted By PFran42:
So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but is loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. View Quote Yeop, those hand guards sure are nice for the price they go for. I hated mine everyday on my M4. |
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Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: Yeop, those hand guards sure are nice for the price they go for. I hated mine everyday on my M4. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: Originally Posted By PFran42: So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but is loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. Yeop, those hand guards sure are nice for the price they go for. I hated mine everyday on my M4. |
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Originally Posted By Will816:
He might be expecting them to be Hollywood quiet. Wait...you're telling me that my suppressed AR isn't going to sound like a dog fart? Damn it... My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG Getting back into the Clone game Matty? |
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Originally Posted By PFran42: I hear there is a UK version that tensions against the upper half.... <Off to spend some more $$$>.... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PFran42: Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: Originally Posted By PFran42: So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but is loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. Yeop, those hand guards sure are nice for the price they go for. I hated mine everyday on my M4. |
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Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Getting back into the Clone game Matty? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Originally Posted By Will816:
He might be expecting them to be Hollywood quiet. Wait...you're telling me that my suppressed AR isn't going to sound like a dog fart? Damn it... My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG Getting back into the Clone game Matty? No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. |
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Originally Posted By Will816:
He might be expecting them to be Hollywood quiet. Wait...you're telling me that my suppressed AR isn't going to sound like a dog fart? Damn it... My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG Getting back into the Clone game Matty? No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. Doesn't that stuff suck? I feel your pain, I'm sure I'd have a CQBR by now if I didn't have to be a "responsible adult" myself. |
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Originally Posted By PFran42:
So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but if loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. View Quote It's quite weird, I've heard quite a few reports of this before. But I own 3 rifles with RAS rails on them and all 3 are ROCK solid. And I'm totally one of those OCD weirdos who can't stand even a little slop on anything on my rifle. I use all the techniques to eliminate upper/lower slop. I also put a rubber band over the extension before I put on a stock so the stock is solid and tight. It would drive me completely insane if *anything* on my rifle wobbled or had ANY slop. And yet every RAS I've ever owned has exceeded my expectations … I can't get them to move even a little no matter how hard I try. I guess the first thing I'd ask is are you sure it's a 100% authentic KAC RAS? And secondly, what URG are you using it on? Is there a chance the barrel is slightly out of spec? The way the AR-15 gas system is designed I bet a manufacturer could have their gas blocks just a hair forward and the rifle would still function just fine but it would totally affect rails like the RAS. The two different rifle brands I have them on are Colt and Daniel Defense. Also it seems weird to me that you got it on without fighting it too much. Mine have been a complete bitch to get on. The upper part has always been rock solid too before I even tighten the screw. The screw has seemed completely unnecessary in my experience. So odd. |
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Originally Posted By Will816:
He might be expecting them to be Hollywood quiet. Wait...you're telling me that my suppressed AR isn't going to sound like a dog fart? Damn it... My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG Getting back into the Clone game Matty? No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. Is that set of KAC micro sights you recently purchased from me part of your paying off debts and getting a ring for your girl plans? |
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"They are not men, they are weapons."
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All my RAS have been a bitch to put on. Im guessing you got an airsoft version.
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac: My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac: Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21: Originally Posted By Will816: He might be expecting them to be Hollywood quiet. Wait...you're telling me that my suppressed AR isn't going to sound like a dog fart? Damn it... My lab's farts are louder than a human- I 'shit' you not. Compared to my 12th model that statement holds true. For my page ownage about farts, I will also include a blurry potato photo of a FDE overrun Elcan: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EtEBHgbjmzQ/T6MQvOA_sDI/AAAAAAAADc0/ytsn05uP5Ok/s640/P1010003.JPG God that thing is beautiful, especially the shades of the anodization. The Gen II's look more streamlined I think. I'd trade my Gen III unit for that one in a heartbeat.
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: It's quite weird, I've heard quite a few reports of this before. But I own 3 rifles with RAS rails on them and all 3 are ROCK solid. And I'm totally one of those OCD weirdos who can't stand even a little slop on anything on my rifle. I use all the techniques to eliminate upper/lower slop. I also put a rubber band over the extension before I put on a stock so the stock is solid and tight. It would drive me completely insane if *anything* on my rifle wobbled or had ANY slop. And yet every RAS I've ever owned has exceeded my expectations … I can't get them to move even a little no matter how hard I try. I guess the first thing I'd ask is are you sure it's a 100% authentic KAC RAS? And secondly, what URG are you using it on? Is there a chance the barrel is slightly out of spec? The way the AR-15 gas system is designed I bet a manufacturer could have their gas blocks just a hair forward and the rifle would still function just fine but it would totally affect rails like the RAS. The two different rifle brands I have them on are Colt and Daniel Defense. Also it seems weird to me that you got it on without fighting it too much. Mine have been a complete bitch to get on. The upper part has always been rock solid too before I even tighten the screw. The screw has seemed completely unnecessary in my experience. So odd. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Originally Posted By PFran42: So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but if loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. It's quite weird, I've heard quite a few reports of this before. But I own 3 rifles with RAS rails on them and all 3 are ROCK solid. And I'm totally one of those OCD weirdos who can't stand even a little slop on anything on my rifle. I use all the techniques to eliminate upper/lower slop. I also put a rubber band over the extension before I put on a stock so the stock is solid and tight. It would drive me completely insane if *anything* on my rifle wobbled or had ANY slop. And yet every RAS I've ever owned has exceeded my expectations … I can't get them to move even a little no matter how hard I try. I guess the first thing I'd ask is are you sure it's a 100% authentic KAC RAS? And secondly, what URG are you using it on? Is there a chance the barrel is slightly out of spec? The way the AR-15 gas system is designed I bet a manufacturer could have their gas blocks just a hair forward and the rifle would still function just fine but it would totally affect rails like the RAS. The two different rifle brands I have them on are Colt and Daniel Defense. Also it seems weird to me that you got it on without fighting it too much. Mine have been a complete bitch to get on. The upper part has always been rock solid too before I even tighten the screw. The screw has seemed completely unnecessary in my experience. So odd. When I first received the RAS, I was looking at it and thinking that it was entirely over-engineered and would probably not mount securely (due to the design of the lower half). I know it is constructed to that you can quickly remove the bottom hand guard but the execution of the final product leaves a lot to be desired. |
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Originally Posted By m3racer: All my RAS have been a bitch to put on. Im guessing you got an airsoft version. View Quote A quick Google search returns a long list of hits pertaining to this exact issue. Poor design and execution IMHO. I really want to like this upper so I think I am going to splurge on the UK version of the lower handguard half so that I can get a solid rail system. The weight and balance are really nice with the MOD 0 upper.
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Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Is that set of KAC micro sights you recently purchased from me part of your paying off debts and getting a ring for your girl plans? View Quote I split them up and sold them for $240 after I received them. I buy and sell allot of gear to pay off said bills. Don't hate me |
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Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
I split them up and sold them for $240 after I received them. I buy and sell allot of gear to pay off said bills. Don't hate me View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Is that set of KAC micro sights you recently purchased from me part of your paying off debts and getting a ring for your girl plans? I split them up and sold them for $240 after I received them. I buy and sell allot of gear to pay off said bills. Don't hate me Do what I did and find a wife that's fine with you buying guns for her, even though she knows it's partly under under the guise that they're still for me. Mine was sad she didn't have her own gun yet, riffled through one of my old HK goodie booklets, pointed at a P2000 and said "ooh, I like that one!". How convenient that I too wanted a P2000... Now she wants me to build her a lightweight AR off a DD pencil barrel we got a while back, and she wants to do cowboy action shooting. Looks like it's time to go Single Action Army shopping! Oh, and you think a ring is bad, wait till you throw a baby into the mix. That's why I missed all the delicious clone action for the last year or so. And a CQBR related question, the Knight's NT4 is kosher on the Mk18 and both CQBR iterations, correct? But the newer SF SOCOM cans are only kosher on the current CQBRs and M4A1's with the DD rails? I'm going to tear down my non-spec CQBR, repurpose the 12.5 barrel, and get me a 6920 SOCOM to use as a clone host. I wanted to verify which can I could use on the most of my clones. |
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#3 is on the way. #1 is already on a few activities and private shcoo;, #2 is starting private school and a few activities this year.
sold ALOT of my clone goodies. growing up sux. |
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Originally Posted By lancecriminal86:
Do what I did and find a wife that's fine with you buying guns for her, even though she knows it's partly under under the guise that they're still for me. Mine was sad she didn't have her own gun yet, riffled through one of my old HK goodie booklets, pointed at a P2000 and said "ooh, I like that one!". How convenient that I too wanted a P2000... Now she wants me to build her a lightweight AR off a DD pencil barrel we got a while back, and she wants to do cowboy action shooting. Looks like it's time to go Single Action Army shopping! Oh, and you think a ring is bad, wait till you throw a baby into the mix. That's why I missed all the delicious clone action for the last year or so. And a CQBR related question, the Knight's NT4 is kosher on the Mk18 and both CQBR iterations, correct? But the newer SF SOCOM cans are only kosher on the current CQBRs and M4A1's with the DD rails? I'm going to tear down my non-spec CQBR, repurpose the 12.5 barrel, and get me a 6920 SOCOM to use as a clone host. I wanted to verify which can I could use on the most of my clones. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By lancecriminal86:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Is that set of KAC micro sights you recently purchased from me part of your paying off debts and getting a ring for your girl plans? I split them up and sold them for $240 after I received them. I buy and sell allot of gear to pay off said bills. Don't hate me Do what I did and find a wife that's fine with you buying guns for her, even though she knows it's partly under under the guise that they're still for me. Mine was sad she didn't have her own gun yet, riffled through one of my old HK goodie booklets, pointed at a P2000 and said "ooh, I like that one!". How convenient that I too wanted a P2000... Now she wants me to build her a lightweight AR off a DD pencil barrel we got a while back, and she wants to do cowboy action shooting. Looks like it's time to go Single Action Army shopping! Oh, and you think a ring is bad, wait till you throw a baby into the mix. That's why I missed all the delicious clone action for the last year or so. And a CQBR related question, the Knight's NT4 is kosher on the Mk18 and both CQBR iterations, correct? But the newer SF SOCOM cans are only kosher on the current CQBRs and M4A1's with the DD rails? I'm going to tear down my non-spec CQBR, repurpose the 12.5 barrel, and get me a 6920 SOCOM to use as a clone host. I wanted to verify which can I could use on the most of my clones. Way I understand it, NT4 for both RIS II and KAC rails (Mk18 and CQBR), same goes for the Surefire, as both rail sets have been seen with the SOCOM, at least in 14.5" flavor, but I feel like I saw a 10.3" too. |
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Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Way I understand it, NT4 for both RIS II and KAC rails (Mk18 and CQBR), same goes for the Surefire, as both rail sets have been seen with the SOCOM, at least in 14.5" flavor, but I feel like I saw a 10.3" too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By lancecriminal86:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
Originally Posted By AR-Ryan21:
Is that set of KAC micro sights you recently purchased from me part of your paying off debts and getting a ring for your girl plans? I split them up and sold them for $240 after I received them. I buy and sell allot of gear to pay off said bills. Don't hate me Do what I did and find a wife that's fine with you buying guns for her, even though she knows it's partly under under the guise that they're still for me. Mine was sad she didn't have her own gun yet, riffled through one of my old HK goodie booklets, pointed at a P2000 and said "ooh, I like that one!". How convenient that I too wanted a P2000... Now she wants me to build her a lightweight AR off a DD pencil barrel we got a while back, and she wants to do cowboy action shooting. Looks like it's time to go Single Action Army shopping! Oh, and you think a ring is bad, wait till you throw a baby into the mix. That's why I missed all the delicious clone action for the last year or so. And a CQBR related question, the Knight's NT4 is kosher on the Mk18 and both CQBR iterations, correct? But the newer SF SOCOM cans are only kosher on the current CQBRs and M4A1's with the DD rails? I'm going to tear down my non-spec CQBR, repurpose the 12.5 barrel, and get me a 6920 SOCOM to use as a clone host. I wanted to verify which can I could use on the most of my clones. Way I understand it, NT4 for both RIS II and KAC rails (Mk18 and CQBR), same goes for the Surefire, as both rail sets have been seen with the SOCOM, at least in 14.5" flavor, but I feel like I saw a 10.3" too. I thought the Surefire can on the Mk18/CQBR was tagged as being Aussie SAS or something like that, not as US gun. It makes sense that at some point, the SOCOM RC's will find their way onto older variations that are still in circulation. I just might go with the Knight's whenever the time comes, it's been in use a long time and can be correct for a broad number of builds, back through Block I M4''s. I know it's a heavy pig of a can, but it does seem to be pretty robust. |
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Originally Posted By PFran42:
So I just got my MK18 MOD 0 upper (mostly) put together and I have to say that I am not impressed. I got the (new) RAS on without fighting it too much and tightened down the screw but as a whole, its a rattle-fest. What were they thinking with the method of attaching the lower handguard piece? Held to the upper by spring tension from the weld spring at the back and a simple tuck under the front end-cap with no interlocking lugs, nubs, screws...nothing? There is North-South play at the front and if I grab the VFG and torque, I can get the lower half of the RAS to rotate without exerting much effort. Am I living in anomaly land or is this to be expected? I was really looking forward to adding the MOD 0 to the collection but if loose, sloppy fit is par for the course, I'll just shave the FSB and tuck the barrel under a URX4 or something. View Quote That's absolutely normal. Every single one of the Mk18s I work with do that. Our shooters break them fairly often. We just got in a stack of the upgraded version that clamps in just like the top side. Much tighter and haven't seen one break yet (but it's only been a few weeks) |
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CQBR upper as it sits while waiting for stamp to come back. Went to visit family in MT over the weekend and got to shoot it on a 6921 lower. Bad ass! And got to introduce my girlfriend's mom and sisters to the joy of shooting. And my girlfriend is fully hooked and says she thinks she has BRD and needs a rifle of her own... So I might piece together a PR for her...
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Originally Posted By emtothedee:
Ya?? How much? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By emtothedee:
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Originally Posted By CountryHam:
I need a stock bad. <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/brycebentley/media/2014-04-08%2016.46.42_zpsch3cyy8f.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad15/brycebentley/2014-04-08%2016.46.42_zpsch3cyy8f.jpg</a> I've got a excellent condition LMT gen. 1 stock in FDE that I'm going to be putting up in the EE soon, fyi William Ya?? How much? I hope I don't get in trouble for posting this but...I've put my perfect condition LMT Gen.1 FDE stock up for sale in the used EE, thanks for looking William P.S. boneislandphoto, that Block I is AWESOME!!! |
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Originally Posted By boneislandphoto:
My Block 1 CQBR: Parts list: Colt "Govt. Carbine" A2 lower with original Colt LPK (KNS pins are soon to be removed) Colt A1 grip Colt 4-position buffer tube Colt H2 buffer and Colt Spring LMT Gen 1 SOPMOD Colt 6920 "F-marked" FSB Govt Profile barrel cut to 10.3" with gas port opened to .070 by ADCO Colt FA bolt carrier and Colt bolt with one-piece McFarland gas ring, Crane O-ring & ejector spring upgrade KAC RAS Colt flat top "C-forged" upper without T-markings PRI Gas Buster charging handle with Military ("hotdog") latch Colt carry handle (cut down by me) rear sight CQD front and rear sling mounts Aimpoint M2 in a Wilcox mount http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_001.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_002.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_003.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_006.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_013.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_012.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_004.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_008.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_005.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_009.jpg</a>" /> I actually run her without the vert grip and instead use a KAC handstop like a small vert grip: http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_014.jpg</a>" /> .... and sometimes, just for fun, she like to dress up like this on the weekends: http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/PSD_Build.jpg</a>" /> View Quote That MOD 0 is BADASSS! As long as its only on the weekends!-I do the same thing with a 7.5" barrel-looks just like yours |
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If anyone is interested I have a brand new MK18 FDE upper in EE.
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Well, here she is. Brand new CHF upper. I'm thinking of selling the entire upper (sans, BCG, and Aimpoint) including a black govt issue Enhanced SOPMOD and a brand new CQD rear endplate. All a buyer would have to do is place their Aimpoint in the Wilcox, throw in a BCG, replace their endplate w/ the CQD and switch out the stock. I'm gonna have to think about it for a day or two.
Or..... I could find a DD MK18 RIS II FSB and build it out as a Block 1.5 Decisions, decisions.... |
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Originally Posted By m3racer:
All my RAS have been a bitch to put on. Im guessing you got an airsoft version. View Quote The only RAS that I've ever had and issue with installing/removing were on brand spanking new M4's. The ones that were a bit older and the delta ring spring had softened up some installed super easy. |
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Originally Posted By boneislandphoto:
My Block 1 CQBR: Parts list: Colt "Govt. Carbine" A2 lower with original Colt LPK (KNS pins are soon to be removed) Colt A1 grip Colt 4-position buffer tube Colt H2 buffer and Colt Spring LMT Gen 1 SOPMOD Colt 6920 "F-marked" FSB Govt Profile barrel cut to 10.3" with gas port opened to .070 by ADCO Colt FA bolt carrier and Colt bolt with one-piece McFarland gas ring, Crane O-ring & ejector spring upgrade KAC RAS Colt flat top "C-forged" upper without T-markings PRI Gas Buster charging handle with Military ("hotdog") latch Colt carry handle (cut down by me) rear sight CQD front and rear sling mounts Aimpoint M2 in a Wilcox mount http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_001.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_002.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_003.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_006.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_013.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_012.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_004.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_008.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_005.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_009.jpg</a>" /> I actually run her without the vert grip and instead use a KAC handstop like a small vert grip: http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_014.jpg</a>" /> .... and sometimes, just for fun, she like to dress up like this on the weekends: http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/PSD_Build.jpg</a>" /> View Quote That makes me moist |
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Costa #304
Tennessee Squire CVMA Chapter 24-2 |
^Yea. The trouble is when the Delta Ring spring is very stiff....
But the 3 KAC RAS's I've had, have all locked up TIGHT. No movement in any of them.... |
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The M16 I have being transferred comes with I believe a 10.5 FSB upper. Might make it a MK18 Mod 0 when it arrives.
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Originally Posted By bending_rodriguez:
^Yea. The trouble is when the Delta Ring spring is very stiff.... But the 3 KAC RAS's I've had, have all locked up TIGHT. No movement in any of them.... View Quote The half-dozen or more that I've had experience with in the Army all locked up tight no matter how hard or easy it installed. I've got both a M4 and M5 RAS hanging around the house that are really well used and they still lock up tight. |
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Costa #304
Tennessee Squire CVMA Chapter 24-2 |
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models?
Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. |
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"Bro, you need to turn your ACOG off before the batteries die." - PMI Instructor: subject matter expert
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Originally Posted By DocBach: Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By PFran42:
I have heard they are KAC. In any case, that's what I put on my clones. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. Heard from who? |
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Just another 0311.
Report, Ignore, or MYOB. Pick one. |
Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. View Quote Ambis are supposed to be in the pipeline, but I have yet to see an issue ambi. Last NIB M4A1s we opened about 6 months ago were non-ambi. |
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Originally Posted By TurbineGuy: Heard from who? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TurbineGuy: Originally Posted By PFran42: Originally Posted By DocBach: Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. Heard from who? |
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Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
Ambis are supposed to be in the pipeline, but I have yet to see an issue ambi. Last NIB M4A1s we opened about 6 months ago were non-ambi. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. Ambis are supposed to be in the pipeline, but I have yet to see an issue ambi. Last NIB M4A1s we opened about 6 months ago were non-ambi. These from Crane or Colt? I'm kind of wondering what Crane does for extractor spring/o-ring, is it the COTS 5 coil like we've seen in the PowerPoint, or the Colt gold spring. Same goes for the CQBR and the one piece gas ring. |
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Originally Posted By PFran42:
People (or a person) on one of the three CQBR threads. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By TurbineGuy:
Originally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. Heard from who? Yeah, sounds legit. |
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Just another 0311.
Report, Ignore, or MYOB. Pick one. |
Originally Posted By Tmender03:
These from Crane or Colt? I'm kind of wondering what Crane does for extractor spring/o-ring, is it the COTS 5 coil like we've seen in the PowerPoint, or the Colt gold spring. Same goes for the CQBR and the one piece gas ring. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tmender03:
Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. Ambis are supposed to be in the pipeline, but I have yet to see an issue ambi. Last NIB M4A1s we opened about 6 months ago were non-ambi. These from Crane or Colt? I'm kind of wondering what Crane does for extractor spring/o-ring, is it the COTS 5 coil like we've seen in the PowerPoint, or the Colt gold spring. Same goes for the CQBR and the one piece gas ring. Colt. I've never seen a McFarland, either. |
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Originally Posted By DocBach:
Do the issued Mk18 Mod 1's have ambidextrous selector switches like the ones on the Colt 6920 M4A1 SOCOM models? Looking through the pictures it looks like some do but most I can't tell based on firing hand position. View Quote I've seen some M4A1s issued in some units with ambidextrous selectors - they're not the "Colt type" with the "docked" right side lever, they've all been "standard" full length levers on both side with a flush Allen screw, not the "proud" one on the Colt design. IIRC, some of the M4A1 PIPs that are being issued conventional side are supposed to be coming with the Colt-syle ambidextrous selector - but they will get the "MWS treatment," not SOPMOD. DSA has already said that they've received a contract to manufacture Colt-style selectors under license (can't be sold commercially) for the M4A1 PIP upgrade program. A member in Korea, IIRC, showed a picture of a big Army issued M4 (I think) with the Colt style ambi as well a couple months ago. I'm not sure whom the manufacturer is for the Crane/SOPMOD ambi is, probably multiple sources - maybe even DPMS, which is why they can claim "Defense Procurement." ~Augee |
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I thought I read at one point that the ambi safety used in the SOPMOD program is made by LMT...?
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Originally Posted By SuperMoose:
Wait you mean someone who goes on a shooting spree stops when they meet the possibility of resistance? What a novel fucking concept. |
Have to send my EOtech 553 in for repair - the reticle fades as it nears the edges of the window.
I let it go for a while, but it's been getting on my nerves the last couple of range trips so it's going back to EOtech. Unfortunately, it's just over 2 years old now, so I don't think this would be covered under the warranty anymore.
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Have to send my EOtech 553 in for repair - the reticle fades as it nears the edges of the window. I let it go for a while, but it's been getting on my nerves the last couple of range trips so it's going back to EOtech. Unfortunately, it's just over 2 years old now, so I don't think this would be covered under the warranty anymore. View Quote I'd be shocked if they didn't take care of it for ya. |
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Have to send my EOtech 553 in for repair - the reticle fades as it nears the edges of the window. I let it go for a while, but it's been getting on my nerves the last couple of range trips so it's going back to EOtech. Unfortunately, it's just over 2 years old now, so I don't think this would be covered under the warranty anymore. View Quote More reason to sell it and push that towards a SU-231A |
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Originally Posted By Omega9000: More reason to sell it and push that towards a SU-231A View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Omega9000: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Have to send my EOtech 553 in for repair - the reticle fades as it nears the edges of the window. I let it go for a while, but it's been getting on my nerves the last couple of range trips so it's going back to EOtech. Unfortunately, it's just over 2 years old now, so I don't think this would be covered under the warranty anymore. More reason to sell it and push that towards a SU-231A I'd love to, but I can't sell someone an EOtech with a fading reticle - I'll have to wait until I get it back from them repaired.
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Originally Posted By boneislandphoto: My Block 1 CQBR: Parts list: Colt "Govt. Carbine" A2 lower with original Colt LPK (KNS pins are soon to be removed) Colt A1 grip Colt 4-position buffer tube Colt H2 buffer and Colt Spring LMT Gen 1 SOPMOD Colt 6920 "F-marked" FSB Govt Profile barrel cut to 10.3" with gas port opened to .070 by ADCO Colt FA bolt carrier and Colt bolt with one-piece McFarland gas ring, Crane O-ring & ejector spring upgrade KAC RAS Colt flat top "C-forged" upper without T-markings PRI Gas Buster charging handle with Military ("hotdog") latch Colt carry handle (cut down by me) rear sight CQD front and rear sling mounts Aimpoint M2 in a Wilcox mount http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_001.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_002.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_003.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_006.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_013.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_012.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_004.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_008.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_005.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_009.jpg</a>" /> I actually run her without the vert grip and instead use a KAC handstop like a small vert grip: http://<a href=http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/boneislandphoto/CQBR_014.jpg</a>" /> View Quote Jesus Christ what a specimen. |
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Originally Posted By RTUtah:
You lost your goddamn mind? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By RTUtah:
Originally Posted By Mattyvac:
No way. Old photo. I'm still broke as shit and am weening myself off using credit cards. Paying down my debts and saving up for bullshit like a ring for my GF and other 'responsible adult' garbage. You lost your goddamn mind? Mine wants me to build her an AR of her own. I've been trying to talk her into letting me have a ring made with an elk ivory but she seems like she wants a new gun more. That makes her either the best girlfriend of all time, or she's gearing up to be my enemy... Kinda like when the US gave the Taliban arms, funding, and training back in the '80's and now they use it against us... |
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
I'd love to, but I can't sell someone an EOtech with a fading reticle - I'll have to wait until I get it back from them repaired. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Originally Posted By Omega9000:
Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Have to send my EOtech 553 in for repair - the reticle fades as it nears the edges of the window. I let it go for a while, but it's been getting on my nerves the last couple of range trips so it's going back to EOtech. Unfortunately, it's just over 2 years old now, so I don't think this would be covered under the warranty anymore. More reason to sell it and push that towards a SU-231A I'd love to, but I can't sell someone an EOtech with a fading reticle - I'll have to wait until I get it back from them repaired. Of course! I think you'll like the exps over the 553. Keep us updated with your 553 repair. |
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