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Originally Posted By krdt:
Nah... a FA safety is no more likely to end up in a position you don't intend than a semi-auto safety is to end up going from safe to fire. Both are held in place by nothing more than the detent; the only difference is, the FA safety can move to another position and potentially past that if you force it out of the detent hold. Functionally, you'd never notice the difference unless you intentionally move it to the third position or beyond. The only mod that's (debatably) required is a small metal "fin" that needs to be milled or ground off (designed to push down the SA disconnector so that the auto sear can engage). You can do it in a few minutes with a Dremel. Technically, if your gun isn't FA, it isn't FA - whether you use a FA safety or not. But, in the unlikely event you ever had an FCG malfunction, it'd be better to show you took affirmative steps to render the FA safety not suitable for use in a select-fire. I've got one and it definitely goes 360... no hard stops. After all, it was designed for use in lowers with selector stops, so it does make sense. I mean, you could put a couple of tack welds and stop it, but I don't see much point. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Seems like a lot of work. I appreciate the explanation. They would go in colt m4 carbine lowers, and those have the selector stops milled off. a safety that is able to spin 360 wouldn't feel right to me, and may be a safety (no pun intended) issue since the mk18 doubles as a HD rifle. The only mod that's (debatably) required is a small metal "fin" that needs to be milled or ground off (designed to push down the SA disconnector so that the auto sear can engage). You can do it in a few minutes with a Dremel. Technically, if your gun isn't FA, it isn't FA - whether you use a FA safety or not. But, in the unlikely event you ever had an FCG malfunction, it'd be better to show you took affirmative steps to render the FA safety not suitable for use in a select-fire. Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Originally Posted By krdt: The length/positioning of the lever differs on a semi-auto safety from that of a full auto safety. Hotdog: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.Colt.M4-03-Close.jpg Non-hotdog: http://wkd.site.nfoservers.com/CQBR/CQBR.120618.No.Hotdog.jpg If you want a Colt, it's basically FA or retro non-ambi. As mentioned, if using the FA version, it'd probably be a good idea to shave the "fin" to make it a true "semi/semi" safety. Not that an unmodified FA safety is going to turn a semi to a full auto, but just for the sake of not using any FA fire control parts. ETA: I guess I should add that if you use a FA safety, you'll also be able to rotate to the 3rd position (safe/semi/semi). Kinda nifty, I suppose. Actually, if you're using a lower without selector stops, you'll be able to rotate a full 360 degrees, lol. I mean, you could put a couple of tack welds and stop it, but I don't see much point. |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Like I said, it's been so long since I've had it out of the lower that I'm not 100% positive. View Quote Random note for inquiring minds. It made the rifle "Safe, Semi, Semi" and not "Safe, Semi, Safe" like I've read elsewhere. |
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Originally Posted By ATravis11b: I played with a full auto ambi safety yesterday in a 6920 lower and it for sure went 360. There are three detents (safe, semi, auto) and they engaged at the correct spot each time but it still allowed it to rotate 360 due to no selector stops on the receiver. Random note for inquiring minds. It made the rifle "Safe, Semi, Semi" and not "Safe, Semi, Safe" like I've read elsewhere. View Quote |
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Sometimes I like to back to a random page of a different year in this thread and read a few pages. It's funny to see milspec hasn't changed one bit throughout the years lmao!
Also, @MILSPEC556 soon enough you will be able to throw this back at secretsquirrel lol Attached File |
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Originally Posted By JohnnyUtah427: So it allows you to go full semi-auto. Good to know. https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MeekDarlingCassowary-size_restricted.gif View Quote |
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Originally Posted By JohnnyUtah427: So it allows you to go full semi-auto. Good to know. https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MeekDarlingCassowary-size_restricted.gif View Quote |
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There are no stupid questions...but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
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I apologize in advance.
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Originally Posted By 84wh1:
Hey guys. How acceptable is a Surefire m600c scout on an mk18? Were they ever deployed and used? Mine currently has a black m3x long gun but also has a few other “non standard parts” such as CTR stock and hogue grip. It’s also a black f**k FDE theme. Oh and please don’t flame me for the fake PEQ because I can’t justify the cost of a real one for something I will never really use. Lol https://i.imgur.com/XmJtWC0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XaTIkAB.jpg View Quote Personally, I'd ditch the fake PEQ. I think it's better to have nothing at all rather than a fake that serves no purpose. For that matter, I wouldn't run a real one either unless I had NV; I'm not big on adding weight for no reason. |
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Originally Posted By krdt: M600 is fine... they're pretty common. Personally, I'd ditch the fake PEQ. I think it's better to have nothing at all rather than a fake that serves no purpose. For that matter, I wouldn't run a real one either unless I had NV; I'm not big on adding weight for no reason. View Quote As for the m600, thanks dude. I will prob swap lights now. Cheers |
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Originally Posted By 84wh1:
Hey guys. How acceptable is a Surefire m600c scout on an mk18? Were they ever deployed and used? Mine currently has a black m3x long gun but also has a few other “non standard parts” such as CTR stock and hogue grip. It’s also a black f**k FDE theme. Oh and please don’t flame me for the fake PEQ because I can’t justify the cost of a real one for something I will never really use. Lol https://i.imgur.com/XmJtWC0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XaTIkAB.jpg View Quote Me personally I would get a black tango stubby, a sopmod stock and magpul grip. |
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Originally Posted By ATravis11b:
@Teamafx There was a geissele SSA in the gun. Also, to be clear it was not my gun. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ATravis11b:
Originally Posted By Teamafx: Should be Safe, semi, safe. The fin on the selector should hit the back of the trigger and make it safe. Do you have a open back Full Auto trigger in your gun? |
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Originally Posted By JohnnyUtah427:
So it allows you to go full semi-auto. Good to know. https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MeekDarlingCassowary-size_restricted.gif View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JohnnyUtah427:
Originally Posted By ATravis11b: I played with a full auto ambi safety yesterday in a 6920 lower and it for sure went 360. There are three detents (safe, semi, auto) and they engaged at the correct spot each time but it still allowed it to rotate 360 due to no selector stops on the receiver. Random note for inquiring minds. It made the rifle "Safe, Semi, Semi" and not "Safe, Semi, Safe" like I've read elsewhere. https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MeekDarlingCassowary-size_restricted.gif |
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"A gun, like any other source of power, is a force for good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it." |
Originally Posted By Bhavin22:
Definitely m600 over m3x. Me personally I would get a black tango stubby, a sopmod stock and magpul grip. View Quote |
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I read somewhere (that is escaping me now) about a Daniel Defense Mk18 upper with a midlength has system? I’d never heard of a 10.3” with a mid length gas system before.
Can anyone confirm this exists? They aren’t switching to this are they? |
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Originally Posted By Bhavin22:
It is different. It’s black! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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"A gun, like any other source of power, is a force for good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it." |
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Originally Posted By 84wh1: Hehe that is true. Saying that I’m totally a vertical grip guy. I just wanted to differentiate this rifle from the other so it’s “different” and I can justify keeping it and not selling it. Lol View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
AKA wrong. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Would you fellas like to see my pecker? Its pretty small. https://i.imgur.com/qgFmUTn.jpg |
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Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Lol. Purists in this thread are not going to be happy with what's going on here. oooooo whatcha got there friend? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
AKA wrong. Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Would you fellas like to see my pecker? Its pretty small. https://i.imgur.com/qgFmUTn.jpg |
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"A gun, like any other source of power, is a force for good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it." |
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XPS. Save the 511 for an MRE build.
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Well here is the progress i made today. Not quite there, but I'm moving forward
I'm not a camera nerd so, deal with the poor quality. Thank you to the sellers of these beautiful parts for helping me out!!! Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By smitty_007:
I read somewhere (that is escaping me now) about a Daniel Defense Mk18 upper with a midlength has system? I'd never heard of a 10.3" with a mid length gas system before. Can anyone confirm this exists? They aren't switching to this are they? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
So, xps3-0, or 511? Or sneak into milspecs place and "borrow" his 553? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/471387/6776E5E4-FCB0-4FF3-909C-3A61ED05EF34_jpeg-802361.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/471387/9C3A7D3A-BCBA-4552-9317-1EEA7CA621D9_jpeg-802363.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
Well here is the progress i made today. Not quite there, but I'm moving forward I'm not a camera nerd so, deal with the poor quality. Thank you to the sellers of these beautiful parts for helping me out!!! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203616_resized_jpg-802366.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203649_resized_jpg-802370.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_181846_resized_jpg-802371.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203742_resized_jpg-802372.JPG View Quote Speaking of GBs, the new black one I ordered has been in fucking transit for 6 days now. Thanks USPS :\. |
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Originally Posted By krdt: Lookin' good. Now you need a taupe broom handle on the Block II and then everything would match. The FDE anodizing on your GB even matches pretty nicely. Mine is way lighter and more "gold". Speaking of GBs, the new black one I ordered has been in fucking transit for 6 days now. Thanks USPS :\. View Quote If only they(taupe broom handle) werent so hard to find! |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
Thank you :) If only they(taupe broom handle) werent so hard to find! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By wissota4:
Originally Posted By krdt: Lookin' good. Now you need a taupe broom handle on the Block II and then everything would match. The FDE anodizing on your GB even matches pretty nicely. Mine is way lighter and more "gold". Speaking of GBs, the new black one I ordered has been in fucking transit for 6 days now. Thanks USPS :\. If only they(taupe broom handle) werent so hard to find! |
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Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Lol. Purists in this thread are not going to be happy with what's going on here. oooooo whatcha got there friend? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JLAudio:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
AKA wrong. Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Would you fellas like to see my pecker? Its pretty small. https://i.imgur.com/qgFmUTn.jpg |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
I think someone either mistyped or you were reading about the dd m4. Their version of the m4 used a Midlength system. I don't believe you could even fit a Midlength system on a 10.3" barrel. The gasblock would be where the muzzle is. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
Well here is the progress i made today. Not quite there, but I'm moving forward I'm not a camera nerd so, deal with the poor quality. Thank you to the sellers of these beautiful parts for helping me out!!! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203616_resized_jpg-802366.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203649_resized_jpg-802370.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_181846_resized_jpg-802371.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190109_203742_resized_jpg-802372.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Don't forget to thank me too arsehead! If it wasn't for me your barrel nut would be hand tight, and you wouldn't now have 2 fuckin front sights cause I loaned you one and you bought one the day after I shipped it to you. View Quote SPECIAL THANKS to my mexican friend for the barrel nut wrench that i ruined today and the front sight i ended up not using |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
LOL! SPECIAL THANKS to my mexican friend for the barrel nut wrench that i ruined today and the front sight i ended up not using View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By wissota4:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Don't forget to thank me too arsehead! If it wasn't for me your barrel nut would be hand tight, and you wouldn't now have 2 fuckin front sights cause I loaned you one and you bought one the day after I shipped it to you. SPECIAL THANKS to my mexican friend for the barrel nut wrench that i ruined today and the front sight i ended up not using |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
Lol. The nut would take a shit way before that wrench would View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Is that the one you can buy from DD or did you have something fabbed up? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. - William Pitt the Younger
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Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Someone on here made a bunch a few years ago. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
LOL. If you managed to ruin my 1/4" heat treated DD wrench by tightening the barrel nut I would be more impressed than mad. Stoner made some a few years back. As well as the 4 prong on squirells gun. Lol |
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I checked my PM's and Stoner25mkiv made mine, but he hasn't posted here since Dec. 2017.
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Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. - William Pitt the Younger
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Pretty sure it was Stoner who made them. <3 https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5654/23453941439_6985a853d1_c.jpg View Quote |
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