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Posted: 7/4/2018 8:53:42 PM EDT
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Has anyone been able to access the F5 website? for two day now, I can't get the page to load.... Works fine for me on multiple devices. |
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Posted: 7/5/2018 6:35:34 PM EDT
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Even today, I can't reach the site. The error I get is to many redirects from f5's website... this is on my phone, tablet and two different laptops
Anyway, my order delivered just now 
The upper, is not a slick side like pictured. It's just a stripped regular flat top upper. So, I had a slick side billet that now has the can cannon front end on it. I'll pick up an upper build kit and complete the f5 stripped upper for future use. I'll try to get out this weekend for a test run. I should also be getting the hornady blank crimping dies today. Not sure I'll get time to load any blanks though... |
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Posted: 7/5/2018 7:42:30 PM EDT
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I was talking to someone about supersizing one of these into a 308 variant. Seems like a great way to use a PSA10 lower.
I would like to do a side charging reciprocating bolt conversion to the 5.56 version. Making it easier to cycle would be nice. Something like this. http://www.omegamanufacturinginc.com/LAR-Grizzly-Ops-65-Left-Charging-Right-Discharge-Upper-Complete-Assembly-WMD-Nickel-Boron-Bolt-Carrier-Perfect-For-Right-Handed-Shooters_p_3566.html |
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Posted: 7/5/2018 7:55:03 PM EDT
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I was talking to someone about supersizing one of these into a 308 variant. Seems like a great way to use a PSA10 lower. |
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Posted: 7/5/2018 9:44:47 PM EDT
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well this pic has been brewing in photobucket for a bit. At this price, it's FO time
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Posted: 7/5/2018 9:52:16 PM EDT
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well this pic has been brewing in photobucket for a bit. At this price, it's FO time
https://i.imgur.com/IOu9RYN.jpg |
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Posted: 7/5/2018 11:37:32 PM EDT
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I’m just gathering friends locally for the 5 for 4 deal, and properly emptying these cans for future ammo....
  Attached FileI’ll be standing by hoping for results on short vs. long barrel.  ETA: These 16oz Coors Light screw top cans have a noticeably thicker wall than standard soda cans. I’m thinking they could probably withstand a heavier blank charge....? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 8:03:29 AM EDT
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Well, I ordered one too, and its arriving today. I have only 20 LC M200 blanks on hand though, and want to shoot it a bunch this weekend with friends I don't see often. Has anyone reloaded regular brass to make can launching ammo? There's a guy on Reddit that says 7 grains of Bullseye is about equivalent to U.S.G.I., and he thinks of 11 grains as a max load.
I don't have the ~$100 star crimper die, so I guess I'd just super glue a piece of paper in each case mouth? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:13:59 AM EDT
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Anyone else get the USPS tracking label creation notice, but then no updates for a week?
I know that between the USPS tracking not working for shit, and F5 screwing something up, my benefit of the doubt goes with F5 for now... |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:28:42 AM EDT
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Looks like this thread has run F5 out of stock. I have one on backorder now.
Anyone have a clue about how long a wait I'm looking at? I don't mind waiting, (it is hot enough that going to the range, even with a new toy like this, is going to be fairly miserable) but having an approximate window will let me know when to start stockpiling cans. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:47:31 AM EDT
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If F5 is reading this, you're welcome for all the orders!
I'll take my free can cannon now 
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:50:32 AM EDT
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Anyone have one of these? I know they are an extremely novelty, but I need to find something to put on this PSA poop flinging gremlin lower soon
Also, what’s the law on these? Legal without a permit/tax stamp? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/464598/F67ECBDB-6D4F-464B-9AED-591F10FEC1E2-588342.JPG Why would F5 be advertising the X-Products can cannon? Are they still possibly affiliated with them? 
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:54:25 AM EDT
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Weird thing I just noticed guys ... this picture that I posted in the OP of the X-Products can cannon, was a picture that I took off of F5's Instagram account (@F5mfg) Why would F5 be advertising the X-Products can cannon? Are they still possibly affiliated with them? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 9:59:42 AM EDT
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X-Products can eat a bag of dicks These guys are the OEM and sell them for far less https://f5mfg.com/product/demo-custom-product-1/ |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 10:37:38 AM EDT
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Welp, can cannoning is a fucking blast
Fired off a few tennis balls first. Zero recoil, I was sending them 75yds with almost no up angle. With a little up angle,100yds. I'm sure I could have sent them clear over the berm at 150yds with ease. First can, lined up on a 55gal drum at about 75yds, smacked that fucked dead center then, proceeded to miss it with the next 4. Recoil with 12oz cans is about like a decent 12g slug. This was using M200 blanks.
I did have a few blanks that didn't want to fully chamber. They showed some damage after mortering them out...not sure if the damage was there before or after chambering... I think I'll polish the chamber and knock the sharp feed ramp edges off before my next outing. Overall, $150 well spent 
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Posted: 7/6/2018 10:51:34 AM EDT
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If anyone got a group buy but didn't have them all claimed I would fill one of your spots.
I will pay the shipping cost to me as well. If not I'll just buy a single on back order. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 11:49:10 AM EDT
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well this pic has been brewing in photobucket for a bit. At this price, it's FO time
https://i.imgur.com/IOu9RYN.jpg
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Posted: 7/6/2018 11:50:16 AM EDT
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Weird thing I just noticed guys ... this picture that I posted in the OP of the X-Products can cannon, was a picture that I took off of F5's Instagram account (@F5mfg) Why would F5 be advertising the X-Products can cannon? Are they still possibly affiliated with them? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anyone have one of these? I know they are an extremely novelty, but I need to find something to put on this PSA poop flinging gremlin lower soon
Also, what’s the law on these? Legal without a permit/tax stamp? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/464598/F67ECBDB-6D4F-464B-9AED-591F10FEC1E2-588342.JPG Why would F5 be advertising the X-Products can cannon? Are they still possibly affiliated with them? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 11:54:50 AM EDT
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Fill tennis balls with water, freeze them and I'll bet they would really travel down range.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:00:08 PM EDT
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Fill tennis balls with water, freeze them and I'll bet they would really travel down range. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:12:54 PM EDT
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Fill tennis balls with water, freeze them and I'll bet they would really travel down range. (And no, I will not be doing this, no how, no way).
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:16:11 PM EDT
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I was talking to someone about supersizing one of these into a 308 variant. Seems like a great way to use a PSA10 lower. I would like to do a side charging reciprocating bolt conversion to the 5.56 version. Making it easier to cycle would be nice. Something like this. http://www.omegamanufacturinginc.com/LAR-Grizzly-Ops-65-Left-Charging-Right-Discharge-Upper-Complete-Assembly-WMD-Nickel-Boron-Bolt-Carrier-Perfect-For-Right-Handed-Shooters_p_3566.html |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:21:41 PM EDT
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Damned near any idea that begins with "here, hold my beer and watch this", will be entertaining.. No good story ever started with "here, hold my salad and watch this".
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:30:32 PM EDT
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Looks like fun.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:04:44 PM EDT
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HOLY SHIT ... I need this in my life. I’m pulling the trigger on this today. This is definatley going on an 80% Lower engraved:
MOD: BEETUS-LAUNCHER CAL: 12 oz SER: COKEnSMILE Or MOD: BEER-ME-BRO CAL: 12 oz SER: C2H5OH Questions: 1) I have a large frame AR... do I want the .308 version or do I want the 5.56mm version? Are the blanks for either any more or less difficult to come by? 2) If the answer to #1 is the AR15 version launcher, I don’t give a shit about boycotts or politics and I’ll pay more for quality. Which is the better unit; X-Products or F5? I kind of like the look of the X-Product’s unit with the longer tube, F/A & dustcover and laser engraving. The F5 slickside uppers looks cheesy like every other slickside in existence. 3) Where is the best place to buy the most powerful blanks? (Depending on the 308 vs 5.56 in question #1) Or if I’m looking for max power, is it easier to reload them on my own or can I reload for more power/distance? Quoted:
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I'd go in $120 on one, just need 3 more lol |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:17:20 PM EDT
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HOLY SHIT ... I need this in my life. I’m pulling the trigger on this today. Questions: 1) I have a large frame AR... do I want the .308 version or do I want the 5.56mm version? Are the blanks for either any more or less difficult to come by? 2) If the answer to #1 is the AR15 version launcher, I don’t give a shit about boycotts or politics and I’ll pay more for quality. Which is the better unit; X-Products or F5? I kind of like the look of the X-Product’s unit with the longer tube, F/A & dustcover and laser engraving. The F5 slickside uppers looks cheesy like every other slickside in existence. 3) Where is the best place to blanks? (Depending on the 308 vs 5.56 in question #1) is it easier to reload them on my own or can I reload for more power/distance? If the answer for me is to go with the smaller AR15 upper, I’m in if you want to group buy shortly... otherwise I’ll FO at full price on my own. 2. F5 is the fucking maker. Not xproducts. F5 appears to have made everything that xproducts sells. Fuck xproducts. F5 sells the AR variant with longer and shorter barrels. Contact them for the longer one if you want it. They don't have it on their site. 3. No fucking clue... but since I live near surplus ammo and arms I just get shit from them. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:29:54 PM EDT
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Can someone post pics of the uppers that have received from F5?
Want to see what the long vs short looks like. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:35:34 PM EDT
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I wonder if putting in a tennis ball first, and then a can of soda, will prevent soda cans from exploding. Especially with the larger 308 versions. I'm thinking it may act sort of like a shotgun wad, compressing a little and reducing the initial shock when the blank fires.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:42:36 PM EDT
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Tennis balls compress ALOT... better be sure you don’t plug the barrel and produce an over pressure situation.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:47:32 PM EDT
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I wonder if putting in a tennis ball first, and then a can of soda, will prevent soda cans from exploding. Especially with the larger 308 versions. I'm thinking it may act sort of like a shotgun wad, compressing a little and reducing the initial shock when the blank fires. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:47:58 PM EDT
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Can someone post pics of the uppers that have received from F5? Want to see what the long vs short looks like. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:51:16 PM EDT
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Mine will be here today (long barrel) and I'll post photos after it has arrived. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:51:36 PM EDT
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@SkilletsUSMC F5 makes the longer one and has it in stock. Just call them and say you want the longer one. Also... I talked to them. They said the length didn't make a difference on distance it threw the can. I was interested in the longer one as well. What’s their phone number? I’m not seeing in their contact page. I want a long barrelled version if for no there reason than I can cram more shit in it!
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:53:22 PM EDT
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What about filling some sort of projectile with some kind of powder, like a chalk round? It would make a satisfying cloud of dust.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 1:59:40 PM EDT
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What about filling some sort of projectile with some kind of powder, like a chalk round? It would make a satisfying cloud of dust.  Attached FileThat way when you launch your buddy a cold one you can send him some peanuts as well. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 2:05:32 PM EDT
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What about filling some sort of projectile with some kind of powder, like a chalk round? It would make a satisfying cloud of dust.  you lost me at "chalk" 
So many better powdery substances to fill a projectile with than "chalk" 
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Posted: 7/6/2018 2:16:00 PM EDT
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You had me at "filling with some kind of powder"... you lost me at "chalk"
So many better powdery substances to fill a projectile with than "chalk" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What about filling some sort of projectile with some kind of powder, like a chalk round? It would make a satisfying cloud of dust. you lost me at "chalk"
So many better powdery substances to fill a projectile with than "chalk" |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 2:26:02 PM EDT
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I was more thinking a pair projectiles; one stuffed with strike-anywhere match-heads on top of a mini-can full of gasoline... but yeah, Cayenne could be fun too. Maybe sugar/oxidizer (r-candy) smoke screen ball; light fuse and launch.
this can launcher is definitely chock full of hold my beer potential though. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 3:50:03 PM EDT
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@Getnlwr What’s their phone number? I’m not seeing in their contact page. I want a long barrelled version if for no there reason than I can cram more shit in it! Phone number was posted in a photo a page or so back. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:17:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:20:15 PM EDT
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The cannon tube is pinned to a barrel nut. The barrel nut is just hand tight. The barrel is a unique thing and will drop into any other upper reciever. So, I am for sure turning it into a side charger just for ease of reloading.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:21:20 PM EDT
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I was more thinking a pair projectiles; one stuffed with strike-anywhere match-heads on top of a mini-can full of gasoline... but yeah, Cayenne could be fun too. Maybe sugar/oxidizer (r-candy) smoke screen ball; light fuse and launch. this can launcher is definitely chock full of hold my beer potential though.
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:36:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI wish F5 would just sell the barrel & tube. |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:38:38 PM EDT
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The cannon tube is pinned to a barrel nut. The barrel nut is just hand tight. The barrel is a unique thing and will drop into any other upper reciever. So, I am for sure turning it into a side charger just for ease of reloading. https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/upper-receivers/bca-side-charging-receiver-bcg-combo |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:44:25 PM EDT
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Just ordered on with a longer barrel. And 2 packages of blanks and a drum for my 9mm ar. Plot thickens. The confirmation had this in it... MODERN MFG may be contacted at: Address: 3315 NE 112TH AVE VANCOUVER, WA 98682 Phone: 360-281-8987 I just tried calling to pull the trigger... got a voicemail number. Sounded like a cell phone. Was this the # you called to order the longer barreled version? Also, I'm going to ask if they'd just be willing to sell the barrel assembly. I don't need more uppers receivers laying around... or lowers. But this is too cool not to do an 80% Lower with funny engraving. Going to go with the "Beer-Me-Bro" engraving... Mod: Beer-Me-Bro Cal: 12oz Ser: 24-PAK Selector Markings: Sober/Buzzed/Drunk |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 4:46:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/6/2018 5:15:57 PM EDT
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Just placed an order for one.
Now where do I get some blanks at? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 5:22:58 PM EDT
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Just placed an order for one. Now where do I get some blanks at? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 5:23:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is that the "Long" version that you have to call for? Or is that the standard version for $150 on their site? |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 5:32:52 PM EDT
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@Getnlwr , I just tried calling to pull the trigger... got a voicemail number. Sounded like a cell phone. Was this the # you called to order the longer barreled version? Also, I'm going to ask if they'd just be willing to sell the barrel assembly. I don't need more uppers receivers laying around... or lowers. But this is too cool not to do an 80% Lower with funny engraving. Going to go with the "Beer-Me-Bro" engraving... Mod: Beer-Me-Bro Cal: 12oz Ser: 24-PAK Selector Markings: Sober/Buzzed/Drunk I do like how you think. I just emailed them back and forth from the info on their site. They replied pretty quick and at odd hours. So initial thoughts on this. It looks good from a distance. I am a little disappointed in the quality though. Now I have to take into account how much I paid for it... then... Im happy with the quality. The tube isn't finished all that well you can tell the edges after the cuts were cleaned up on a belt sander by hand. I would love to see them make a higher quality version of this, and perhaps a golf ball version too. I'm looking at design and I think I can put a regular old school freefloat tube on it, and seal up the holes in the back with a welder and set it up for golf balls. Liquid nails or something to seal the holes maybe and also glue the nut to the tube to make it easy to assemble. I would have paid a bit more if it was an option to have the upper completed and not stripped. I'll be finishing it up and making the upper receiver complete. Overall I give it a B for overall. The quality isn't great on how it's made, but it appears safe, and it's price is well within even the most limited gun owners budgets. If this was $400 id be very upset with the way its made. At the price they have it at, I'd rather see it as a barrel and launcher tube combo with the money saved from not including the upper, and it being put into the machining of the tube itself. I ordered a couple things from them. look forward to loading up the 9mm AR drum and heading to the range as well. The drums I have from them they made for the company they supplied for work well and I have high hopes for the 9mm drum as well. $170 for the drum and I am very happy with it. Thinking it's going to get a box of subsonic 147 Ranger SXT's loaded into it for HD duty after some testing for reliability. I will be setting up a FF tube as a golfball launcher in the soon to very near future. |
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