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Posted: 9/12/2023 5:04:20 PM EDT
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Between this & what IWI-US has done to the Carmel, I don't know, firearms companies blow. They just blow. Forget legislative constitutional violations by the government, clown moves like this by the industry itself are going to make me tap out my own interest altogether. Stick a fork in Beretta.
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Posted: 9/12/2023 5:24:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Between this & what IWI-US has done to the Carmel, I don't know, firearms companies blow. They just blow. Forget legislative constitutional violations by the government, clown moves like this by the industry itself are going to make me tap out my own interest altogether. Stick a fork in Beretta. PS going back to a healthier subject, @556cliff I put a thang in front of the rifle; on that tiny picatinny thang they invented (and that never served any purpose because those teeth aren't compatible with anythang) How likes?  (in reality, with SBRs I am always concerned I am going to shoot my hand off hence I stop it right there, si?)  ARX100 SBR And Friend by Solo__, on Flickr |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 5:57:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: "Fegghet 'bout it" PS going back to a healthier subject, @556cliff I put a thang in front of the rifle; on that tiny picatinny thang they invented (and that never served any purpose because those teeth aren't compatible with anythang) How likes? (in reality, with SBRs I am always concerned I am going to shoot my hand off hence I stop it right there, si?) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183910588_76227fd5de_k.jpgARX100 SBR And Friend by Solo__, on Flickr Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: Between this & what IWI-US has done to the Carmel, I don't know, firearms companies blow. They just blow. Forget legislative constitutional violations by the government, clown moves like this by the industry itself are going to make me tap out my own interest altogether. Stick a fork in Beretta. PS going back to a healthier subject, @556cliff I put a thang in front of the rifle; on that tiny picatinny thang they invented (and that never served any purpose because those teeth aren't compatible with anythang) How likes? (in reality, with SBRs I am always concerned I am going to shoot my hand off hence I stop it right there, si?) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183910588_76227fd5de_k.jpgARX100 SBR And Friend by Solo__, on Flickr Lol! I almost thought that was one of the latches from off of a Raptor charging handle. 😄 Not a bad idea though, I’ve had similar thoughts about my hand getting out too far over the edge with SBRs. I don’t own one, but I’ve still thought about it. Now I think it would be cool if the removable polymer grenade launcher rail cover extended out to include some kind of hand stop. That way you wouldn’t have to mess around with attaching anything to that dumb small section of useless rail they give you. |
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Posted: 9/21/2023 12:05:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 556Cliff]
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Couldn't understand what was being said, but I just found a somewhat recent video of the ARX-200. Figured I should link it here.
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Posted: 9/21/2023 1:32:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Couldn't understand what was being said, but I just found a somewhat recent video of the ARX-200. Figured I should link it here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6oDNeO7OiE
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Posted: 9/21/2023 9:55:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: Cheesy bastards Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Couldn't understand what was being said, but I just found a somewhat recent video of the ARX-200. Figured I should link it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6oDNeO7OiEI did indeed sense some cheese even though I couldn't understand what was being said.  Got to see it being shot quite a bit in that video at least, and it seemed heavy on the recoil to me. Though I'd still consider it for a first .308 if Beretta ever brought it here. |
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Posted: 9/22/2023 8:26:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: I did indeed sense some cheese even though I couldn't understand what was being said. Got to see it being shot quite a bit in that video at least, and it seemed heavy on the recoil to me. Though I'd still consider it for a first .308 if Beretta ever brought it here. Having felt the kick of the HK91, that 200 looked good to me. Only change I'd make is the HG format to MLok. |
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Posted: 9/22/2023 8:51:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Having felt the kick of the HK91, that 200 looked good to me. Only change I'd make is the HG format to MLok. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: I did indeed sense some cheese even though I couldn't understand what was being said. Got to see it being shot quite a bit in that video at least, and it seemed heavy on the recoil to me. Though I'd still consider it for a first .308 if Beretta ever brought it here. Having felt the kick of the HK91, that 200 looked good to me. Only change I'd make is the HG format to MLok. Despite my aversion to M-LOK I agree. On the recoil impulse, I think I'm just used to seeing the SCAR 17 on video being fired and it usually always has that factory installed muzzle brake which makes a big difference. |
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Posted: 9/23/2023 2:44:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: I did indeed sense some cheese even though I couldn't understand what was being said. Got to see it being shot quite a bit in that video at least, and it seemed heavy on the recoil to me. Though I'd still consider it for a first .308 if Beretta ever brought it here. Tenente Rhainna seemed to handle the recoil better than the Lt Col? Maybe she's a Brazillian farm girl. |
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Posted: 9/23/2023 8:58:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: Tenente Rhainna seemed to handle the recoil better than the Lt Col? Maybe she's a Brazillian farm girl. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: I did indeed sense some cheese even though I couldn't understand what was being said. Got to see it being shot quite a bit in that video at least, and it seemed heavy on the recoil to me. Though I'd still consider it for a first .308 if Beretta ever brought it here. Tenente Rhainna seemed to handle the recoil better than the Lt Col? Maybe she's a Brazillian farm girl. Ha! Probably handles it better than I would. It's rare that I shoot anything bigger than 5.56 and when I do it's one of my brother's guns.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 9:06:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: "Fegghet 'bout it" PS going back to a healthier subject, @556cliff I put a thang in front of the rifle; on that tiny picatinny thang they invented (and that never served any purpose because those teeth aren't compatible with anythang) How likes? (in reality, with SBRs I am always concerned I am going to shoot my hand off hence I stop it right there, si?) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183910588_76227fd5de_k.jpgARX100 SBR And Friend by Solo__, on Flickr Me likey |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 8:38:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Seriously? It's called the NARP? That doesn't sound good in English to me either.  And it really just appears to be a Beretta branded version of the Sig MCX without the folding stock... I'd be surprised if it ever comes here to the commercial market since it basically already exists here in the form of the MCX. I know that the Sig MCX never interested me enough to where I was willing to buy one. But but but it has a detachable forward assist by the look of the pictures. Where has that been all my life? At least they didn't all it DERP. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 9:42:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: But but but it has a detachable forward assist by the look of the pictures. Where has that been all my life? At least they didn't all it DERP. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Seriously? It's called the NARP? That doesn't sound good in English to me either. And it really just appears to be a Beretta branded version of the Sig MCX without the folding stock... I'd be surprised if it ever comes here to the commercial market since it basically already exists here in the form of the MCX. I know that the Sig MCX never interested me enough to where I was willing to buy one. But but but it has a detachable forward assist by the look of the pictures. Where has that been all my life? At least they didn't all it DERP. The forward assist also looks to be part of the brass deflector too. Not so sure I'd want to remove it. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 4:27:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: But but but it has a detachable forward assist by the look of the pictures. Where has that been all my life? At least they didn't all it DERP. DERP has a nicer ring than NARP. Also more apropos. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 5:36:00 PM EDT
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I'm kind of tempted to stick an Aimpoint ACRO on the ARX. Has anyone done that yet? I dunno... Maybe it's a dumb idea, I'm not sure what kind of mounts are available for the ACRO anyways.
I don't have an ACRO to try out the combination, but maybe they'd go together great. Edit: Nah, probably a dumb idea for me since I prefer very large optic windows on dot sights. ACRO has even smaller lenses than the T2 which I'm not a fan of. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 5:59:49 PM EDT
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I love the ACRO - I want to buy one but too expensive for me right now
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Posted: 10/31/2023 7:22:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Solo_: I love the ACRO - I want to buy one but too expensive for me right now You think it would be good on the ARX though? I could imagine it might be okay if mounted all the way back. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 7:34:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: You think it would good on the ARX though? I could imagine it might be okay if mounted all the way back. THAT is why some optics are just classics |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 12:26:29 AM EDT
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Are parts still available for the ARX100? I’ve got a chance to get one but I don’t want to fall into the trap of an obsolete rifle.
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Posted: 11/22/2023 11:19:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Are parts still available for the ARX100? I’ve got a chance to get one but I don’t want to fall into the trap of an obsolete rifle. They pop up occasionally on Brownells as Midwest?(I don't remember offhand what the other place is called) Parts are about a common as for anything else Beretta has not shipped hundreds of thousands of. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 12:12:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: They pop up occasionally on Brownells as Midwest?(I don't remember offhand what the other place is called) Parts are about a common as for anything else Beretta has not shipped hundreds of thousands of. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: Originally Posted By MK318: Are parts still available for the ARX100? I’ve got a chance to get one but I don’t want to fall into the trap of an obsolete rifle. They pop up occasionally on Brownells as Midwest?(I don't remember offhand what the other place is called) Parts are about a common as for anything else Beretta has not shipped hundreds of thousands of. I'm not in the habit of checking often anymore, but when I do there's usually almost nothing available and it's been that way for a few years. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 1:57:19 PM EDT
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Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though.
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Posted: 11/22/2023 2:40:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though. No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 4:03:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though. No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. No it is black.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 4:57:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: No it is black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7058_jpeg-3036350.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7059_jpeg-3036351.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though. No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. No it is black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7058_jpeg-3036350.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7059_jpeg-3036351.JPG Ah, so they must have lost them along the way. Looks like they also messed with the flash hider as it's not timed right. Be sure to remove the barrel and clamp it in a set of barrel blocks when you go to correct it. If you go twisting on the flash hider with the barrel in the upper you can clock the barrel in the barrel extension and damage the polymer alignment/indexing tabs in the receiver. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 8:21:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: They pop up occasionally on Brownells as Midwest?(I don't remember offhand what the other place is called) Parts are about a common as for anything else Beretta has not shipped hundreds of thousands of. Midwest Gun Works - They had the recoil spring assembly recently. If you really like it, then it'd be a good idea to get another one for parts. Beretta USA has washed their hands of it. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 8:45:18 PM EDT
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Anyone know any place that still has an SBR kit?
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Posted: 11/22/2023 9:07:32 PM EDT
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At the end of October an SBR barrel went for $1100 on GB. I watched one sell for $1700 on there a while back.
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Posted: 11/23/2023 1:07:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556NAT0: Anyone know any place that still has an SBR kit? You're a few years late. Long OOS. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 1:24:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Ah, so they must have lost them along the way. Looks like they also messed with the flash hider as it's not timed right. Be sure to remove the barrel and clamp it in a set of barrel blocks when you go to correct it. If you go twisting on the flash hider with the barrel in the upper you can clock the barrel in the barrel extension and damage the polymer alignment/indexing tabs in the receiver. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though. No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. No it is black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7058_jpeg-3036350.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7059_jpeg-3036351.JPG Ah, so they must have lost them along the way. Looks like they also messed with the flash hider as it's not timed right. Be sure to remove the barrel and clamp it in a set of barrel blocks when you go to correct it. If you go twisting on the flash hider with the barrel in the upper you can clock the barrel in the barrel extension and damage the polymer alignment/indexing tabs in the receiver. Yeah I’m dropping an NT4 on there this weekend so I can run it suppressed with my QDSS. One issue I’ve noticed is the bolt hold open is next to impossible to get to engage. It is very stiff. It was a bear to switch the charging handle over to the left side but I finally got it. I don’t like the small charging handle. I ordered the enlarged handle from Beretta to fix that. I don’t need the ability to flip it. The cheek riser is just held on by friction, I’m trying to come up with a more secure way to get it to stay on. I’m thinking about using Velcro. Haven’t tried it yet. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 4:21:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _LandCruiser_: You're a few years late. Long OOS. Yea I figured. Uh well. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 6:06:24 AM EDT
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Anybody ever dremel off those dreaded sling loops?
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Posted: 11/23/2023 10:58:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 556Cliff]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Yeah I’m dropping an NT4 on there this weekend so I can run it suppressed with my QDSS. One issue I’ve noticed is the bolt hold open is next to impossible to get to engage. It is very stiff. It was a bear to switch the charging handle over to the left side but I finally got it. I don’t like the small charging handle. I ordered the enlarged handle from Beretta to fix that. I don’t need the ability to flip it. The cheek riser is just held on by friction, I’m trying to come up with a more secure way to get it to stay on. I’m thinking about using Velcro. Haven’t tried it yet. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: Originally Posted By MK318: Well I went ahead and bought it. Ran about 300 rounds through it. Nothing special just magtech M193 55gr. No issues. I was very happy with its accuracy and how it felt. I had just thrown that old 552 I have on there until I get something else for it but the Eotech was dead on at 25 meters so I may just keep it there. It didn’t come with any sights so I put some old KACs on there for now. I’m going to order some new MBUSs for it though. No sights? Was it the FDE model? Those didn't come with sights. Probably for the best as the factory ARX sights kinda suck. No it is black. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7058_jpeg-3036350.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_7059_jpeg-3036351.JPG Ah, so they must have lost them along the way. Looks like they also messed with the flash hider as it's not timed right. Be sure to remove the barrel and clamp it in a set of barrel blocks when you go to correct it. If you go twisting on the flash hider with the barrel in the upper you can clock the barrel in the barrel extension and damage the polymer alignment/indexing tabs in the receiver. Yeah I’m dropping an NT4 on there this weekend so I can run it suppressed with my QDSS. One issue I’ve noticed is the bolt hold open is next to impossible to get to engage. It is very stiff. It was a bear to switch the charging handle over to the left side but I finally got it. I don’t like the small charging handle. I ordered the enlarged handle from Beretta to fix that. I don’t need the ability to flip it. The cheek riser is just held on by friction, I’m trying to come up with a more secure way to get it to stay on. I’m thinking about using Velcro. Haven’t tried it yet. The controls are stiff on these so that's pretty normal. I never had any issue switching the charging handle to either side, but you have to get it in just the right spot to do it. I was never a fan the aftermarket cheek riser, I think it's best to just stick with low height sights with the ARX. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 11:01:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Citizen904: Anybody ever dremel off those dreaded sling loops? Not me, they just aren't obtrusive enough and don't really get in the way of anything. Plus there's no going back once you do that. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 4:52:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _LandCruiser_: You're a few years late. Long OOS. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _LandCruiser_: Originally Posted By 556NAT0: Anyone know any place that still has an SBR kit? You're a few years late. Long OOS. Good purchase nonetheless. If you're going to SBR it, might as well get ADCO to cut the original barrel down to 12 - 13.5" which is what the Italians and Egyptians run their ARXs at, and works well for them. The short barrel is too short IMO, although on my ARX it prints a much better group with the short barrel than the long one. If you need to revert to non-SBR then start looking for a replacement 16" barrel which is "a little more common." |
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Posted: 11/24/2023 6:01:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: Good purchase nonetheless. If you're going to SBR it, might as well get ADCO to cut the original barrel down to 12 - 13.5" which is what the Italians and Egyptians run their ARXs at, and works well for them. The short barrel is too short IMO, although on my ARX it prints a much better group with the short barrel than the long one. If you need to revert to non-SBR then start looking for a replacement 16" barrel which is "a little more common." Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: Originally Posted By _LandCruiser_: Originally Posted By 556NAT0: Anyone know any place that still has an SBR kit? You're a few years late. Long OOS. Good purchase nonetheless. If you're going to SBR it, might as well get ADCO to cut the original barrel down to 12 - 13.5" which is what the Italians and Egyptians run their ARXs at, and works well for them. The short barrel is too short IMO, although on my ARX it prints a much better group with the short barrel than the long one. If you need to revert to non-SBR then start looking for a replacement 16" barrel which is "a little more common." I’ve been reading around about the ARX and I’m thinking about sending my barrel off to ADCO to have it cut down to 13.9” and P&W a Surefire SOCOM 3 prong. I’m not sure I want to sbr it quite yet but the 16” barrel is goofy looking. I am also going to do the Magpul mod so I can use my Pmags as well as the spring mod to help with the stiff controls like the bolt hold open. Then I am going to just run it. I may buy a second one just for spare parts. |
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Posted: 11/24/2023 8:43:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: I’ve been reading around about the ARX and I’m thinking about sending my barrel off to ADCO to have it cut down to 13.9” and P&W a Surefire SOCOM 3 prong. I’m not sure I want to sbr it quite yet but the 16” barrel is goofy looking. I am also going to do the Magpul mod so I can use my Pmags as well as the spring mod to help with the stiff controls like the bolt hold open. Then I am going to just run it. I may buy a second one just for spare parts. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: Originally Posted By homeyclaus: Originally Posted By _LandCruiser_: Originally Posted By 556NAT0: Anyone know any place that still has an SBR kit? You're a few years late. Long OOS. Good purchase nonetheless. If you're going to SBR it, might as well get ADCO to cut the original barrel down to 12 - 13.5" which is what the Italians and Egyptians run their ARXs at, and works well for them. The short barrel is too short IMO, although on my ARX it prints a much better group with the short barrel than the long one. If you need to revert to non-SBR then start looking for a replacement 16" barrel which is "a little more common." I’ve been reading around about the ARX and I’m thinking about sending my barrel off to ADCO to have it cut down to 13.9” and P&W a Surefire SOCOM 3 prong. I’m not sure I want to sbr it quite yet but the 16” barrel is goofy looking. I am also going to do the Magpul mod so I can use my Pmags as well as the spring mod to help with the stiff controls like the bolt hold open. Then I am going to just run it. I may buy a second one just for spare parts. I can't remember if ADCO is still willing to mess with ARX barrels. I know form other guy's experiences with having their ARX barrels shortened by other gunsmiths (not specifically form ADCO) that spinning the barrel on a lathe can cause the barrel extension to shift. Also, pulling the two bolt release finger tabs that are at the front of the trigger guard to remove it to get at the spring is usually damaging to the finger tabs and would likely require replacements. Just giving some advanced warning as you are really up sh!t creek at this point with the ARX if something breaks. Modifying springs as with anything on the ARX is pretty much the same deal, no replacements and no going back. |
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Posted: 11/24/2023 8:51:11 AM EDT
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Smith local to me cut mine down to 14.5":
 Been thinking about trimming another 16" ARX barrel I have down to 11", but there's the problem of accessing the ports inside the gas block & determining what their correct size should be. |
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Posted: 11/24/2023 12:12:14 PM EDT
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I’d pick up a spare rifle or three.
Back when Academy was doing them for $800 I did that three times. |
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Posted: 11/24/2023 2:44:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff: I can't remember if ADCO is still willing to mess with ARX barrels. I know form other guy's experiences with having their ARX barrels shortened by other gunsmiths (not specifically form ADCO) that spinning the barrel on a lathe can cause the barrel extension to shift. Also, pulling the two bolt release finger tabs that are at the front of the trigger guard to remove it to get at the spring is usually damaging to the finger tabs and would likely require replacements. Just giving some advanced warning as you are really up sh!t creek at this point with the ARX if something breaks. Modifying springs as with anything on the ARX is pretty much the same deal, no replacements and no going back. I sent an ARX barrel to ADCO in late 2021/ early 2022 and they cut it to 13.5. Shortly after that I noticed in the Industry section that they said they won't cut ARX barrels down any more. |
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Posted: 12/18/2023 2:02:01 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: I sent an ARX barrel to ADCO in late 2021/ early 2022 and they cut it to 13.5. Shortly after that I noticed in the Industry section that they said they won't cut ARX barrels down any more. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: Originally Posted By 556Cliff: I can't remember if ADCO is still willing to mess with ARX barrels. I know form other guy's experiences with having their ARX barrels shortened by other gunsmiths (not specifically form ADCO) that spinning the barrel on a lathe can cause the barrel extension to shift. Also, pulling the two bolt release finger tabs that are at the front of the trigger guard to remove it to get at the spring is usually damaging to the finger tabs and would likely require replacements. Just giving some advanced warning as you are really up sh!t creek at this point with the ARX if something breaks. Modifying springs as with anything on the ARX is pretty much the same deal, no replacements and no going back. I sent an ARX barrel to ADCO in late 2021/ early 2022 and they cut it to 13.5. Shortly after that I noticed in the Industry section that they said they won't cut ARX barrels down any more. So does anyone know who cuts ARX barrels then since ADCO is no longer doing it? I am picking up a new FDE ARX tomorrow to go with the black one I have and I think I’d like to SBR one but I don’t really want to go all the way down to 10.5. |
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Posted: 12/18/2023 8:02:57 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MK318: So does anyone know who cuts ARX barrels then since ADCO is no longer doing it? I am picking up a new FDE ARX tomorrow to go with the black one I have and I think I’d like to SBR one but I don’t really want to go all the way down to 10.5. Benchmark Barrels is local to me & cut mine to 14.5" (see above post/pic). Maybe contact them. |
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Posted: 12/18/2023 2:42:12 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Benchmark Barrels is local to me & cut mine to 14.5" (see above post/pic). Maybe contact them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Originally Posted By MK318: So does anyone know who cuts ARX barrels then since ADCO is no longer doing it? I am picking up a new FDE ARX tomorrow to go with the black one I have and I think I’d like to SBR one but I don’t really want to go all the way down to 10.5. Benchmark Barrels is local to me & cut mine to 14.5" (see above post/pic). Maybe contact them. Will do, thank you. |
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Posted: 12/18/2023 3:53:45 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Benchmark Barrels is local to me & cut mine to 14.5" (see above post/pic). Maybe contact them. How much do they charge? |
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Posted: 12/18/2023 5:10:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Citizen904: How much do they charge? Just called & asked, got $165 quote, but the guy commented that they might not be hip to servicing semiauto barrels any more, probably motivated by state politics, but I'll have to go down there in person, as I have a barrel that needs trimming. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 1:04:06 PM EDT
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If anyone is in the Phoenix area, and has base access, Luke AFB BX has a new in box ARX100. I'm guessing it's "New Old Stock". $1,765
Do all of your ARX100 SNs start with SX? 
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Posted: 12/22/2023 9:39:53 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BravoSector1: Do all of your ARX100 SNs start with SX? Yes, all 4 of mine do. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 11:32:04 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ken_mays: Yes, all 4 of mine do. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ken_mays: Originally Posted By BravoSector1: Do all of your ARX100 SNs start with SX? Yes, all 4 of mine do. All 3 of mine do to. |
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Posted: 12/23/2023 8:48:04 AM EDT
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[#49]
I believe all four of mine do as well. But I’ll have to double check the newest one.
I need to take the black SBR out and try it with the YHM Fat Cat. It worked great with the Phantom ULT but the Fat Cat is supposed to drop the back pressure a bit. |
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Posted: 12/23/2023 9:26:03 AM EDT
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In the absence of finding a reasonably priced ARX100 in "Tan" I am considering coloring/coating mine with a finish.
What is the actual color used for the ARX100? It isn't FDE or Magpul FDE anyway, it has more yellow/brown like RAL 7008 which is what I suspect it might be. |
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