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Posted: 9/7/2023 6:18:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Thanks, I'll get this to our paint guy. My attempt  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached Filegood enough covering brownells lime green nightmare |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 9:12:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Droodog: My attempt https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6455_JPG-2946050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6457_JPG-2946052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6591_JPG-2946058.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6622__1__JPG-2946064.JPG good enough covering brownells lime green nightmare Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Droodog: Originally Posted By mike_nds: Thanks, I'll get this to our paint guy. My attempt https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6455_JPG-2946050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6457_JPG-2946052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6591_JPG-2946058.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6622__1__JPG-2946064.JPG good enough covering brownells lime green nightmare Brownells retro furniture is awful across the board. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 9:25:07 PM EDT
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Okay, I didn't actually hate Brownells furniture.
With that said, this is looking way better. Is there a tutorial out there anywhere for the right paint scheme or the OD over that bakelite looking brown? Pretend I know nothing of the early stock finish. Because I don't other than that it existed! |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2023 10:11:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Thanks, I'll get this to our paint guy. Looks like the paint they used to paint the steel pots. I have a vietnam era pot right now comparing and it looks really close. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 10:33:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/8/2023 8:15:22 AM EDT
[#6]
It does look like that.
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Posted: 9/8/2023 8:16:40 AM EDT
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TOOB kits are back up.
We'll also have some complete upper halves later today. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2023 9:30:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: TOOB kits are back up. We'll also have some complete upper halves later today. Toob uppers or other uppers? Sorry, yet another person waiting for A1 uppers. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2023 9:40:46 AM EDT
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Hey Mike, for the 601 furniture, are you planning to go with a solid brown color before painting them OD, or are you considering giving them a Bakelite look similar to the AK furniture sets that PSA offers.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2023 9:53:58 AM EDT
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I'm not sure how PSA does their Bakelite set, but you could also consider using marbled plastic for the furniture to achieve that Bakelite look. could even do woodland/desert camouflage effect like Tim Mee toys did for their army men and sell them as a retro camouflage furniture sets.
 https://timmee-army.blogspot.com/p/large-scale-army.html |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 11:17:37 AM EDT
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If we paint any 601 stocks it will be green on black.
I want to keep it as streamlined as possible. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2023 11:21:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: That's an SP1 lower, so no. It will be the same as my NDS-601 except with H&R markings. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/922A6A05-DC60-47B9-856C-B2B1EBDF9BA8-2945667.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/58436FEC-EA30-4925-9DB8-6E46504B476E-2945668.jpg Now you've really got the natives stirred up! |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 1:03:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gonzo4251: I'm not sure how PSA does their Bakelite set, but you could also consider using marbled plastic for the furniture to achieve that Bakelite look. could even do woodland/desert camouflage effect like Tim Mee toys did for their army men and sell them as a retro camouflage furniture sets. https://timmee-army.blogspot.com/p/large-scale-army.html I used this method Fake Bakelite  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/9/2023 1:03:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: I'm looking at painting the furniture green but we need a good color sample. Unfortunately I sold off my originals many years ago. I can help |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 8:01:00 AM EDT
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Are the barrels on the 12.7 Air Force uppers chrome lined?
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Posted: 9/10/2023 4:56:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YoungPatriot: Are the barrels on the 12.7 Air Force uppers chrome lined?  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 6:41:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_3515_jpeg-2949237.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt_sporter: Originally Posted By YoungPatriot: Are the barrels on the 12.7 Air Force uppers chrome lined? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24640/IMG_3515_jpeg-2949237.JPG Thank you! Looked but missed that. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2023 8:05:06 PM EDT
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I know its a long shot but going to ask anyway... any future plans of the retro AR10?
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KS, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2023 9:18:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jacksn95: I know its a long shot but going to ask anyway... any future plans of the retro AR10? Good lord I hope so. Tracking down a retro AR-10 from Armalite or Brownells is getting difficult. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 10:15:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jacksn95: I know its a long shot but going to ask anyway... any future plans of the retro AR10? Did H&R ever make them? |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 11:26:12 AM EDT
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Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day.
The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 12:30:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day. The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. Hey, that's better than a no. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 4:05:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day. The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. Wonder if we could get an H&R marked HK33 rifle? Supposedly H&R made or at least rebranded HK33s during the Vietnam era for the SEALs. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 4:20:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooky130: Wonder if we could get an H&R marked HK33 rifle? Supposedly H&R made or at least rebranded HK33s during the Vietnam era for the SEALs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooky130: Originally Posted By mike_nds: Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day. The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. Wonder if we could get an H&R marked HK33 rifle? Supposedly H&R made or at least rebranded HK33s during the Vietnam era for the SEALs. MKE has likely killed the possibility of US made HK clones for the foreseeable future, nobody can complete with their prices. 33s and 91s are expected to be imported soonish |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 6:34:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: MKE has likely killed the possibility of US made HK clones for the foreseeable future, nobody can complete with their prices. 33s and 91s are expected to be imported soonish Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By Spooky130: Originally Posted By mike_nds: Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day. The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. Wonder if we could get an H&R marked HK33 rifle? Supposedly H&R made or at least rebranded HK33s during the Vietnam era for the SEALs. MKE has likely killed the possibility of US made HK clones for the foreseeable future, nobody can complete with their prices. 33s and 91s are expected to be imported soonish I don't need your level of negativity in my life... even if it is likely true... |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 6:46:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooky130: I don't need your level of negativity in my life... even if it is likely true... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooky130: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Originally Posted By Spooky130: Originally Posted By mike_nds: Like many things we do, H&R never made them back in the day. The AR-10 is on "the list", which is long, so don't hold your breath. Wonder if we could get an H&R marked HK33 rifle? Supposedly H&R made or at least rebranded HK33s during the Vietnam era for the SEALs. MKE has likely killed the possibility of US made HK clones for the foreseeable future, nobody can complete with their prices. 33s and 91s are expected to be imported soonish I don't need your level of negativity in my life... even if it is likely true... Buy lots of Turkish Lira? |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 2:03:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mike_nds]
[#27]
We have some gray M16A1 and black 604 rifles up right now.
Later we will have some gray stripped 604 uppers too. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 2:47:27 PM EDT
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Any idea what time the stripped gray 604 uppers will be up?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: We have some gray M16A1 and black 604 rifles up right now. Later we will have some gray stripped 604 uppers too. |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 3:48:35 PM EDT
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Between 4-430 EST
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 4:07:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Between 4-430 EST Slickside gray 604 stripped upper went live. I scored one. Thanks, Mike! |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 4:10:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Between 4-430 EST Thanks, got one! |
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 4:38:31 PM EDT
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Mike
Any idea when gray m16a1 20 in complete uppers will be back in stock 1/12 and 1/7. It does not matter which one |
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 4:42:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwguy: Slickside gray 604 stripped upper went live. I scored one. Thanks, Mike! Got a blem, woohoo! |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 4:51:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coltfan3000: Mike Any idea when gray m16a1 20 in complete uppers will be back in stock 1/12 and 1/7. It does not matter which one It really depends on when I get more 20” pencil barrels in. I’m figuring late September to mid October. If sooner I’ll post updates. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 5:00:41 PM EDT
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Mike
I did not realize that you were out of the 20 inch barrels at the moment. Is H&R going to ever start offering the complete uppers without the BCG and CH? PSA offers the complete uppers both ways. I will buy it either way Just wondering. |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 5:03:50 PM EDT
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No plans to.
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Posted: 9/12/2023 6:06:50 PM EDT
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I got super excited to finally get my hands on a gray M-16A1 clone. Then I realized the barrels were 1/7. The wait continues.
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KS, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 6:42:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: It really depends on when I get more 20” pencil barrels in. I’m figuring late September to mid October. If sooner I’ll post updates. Appreciate the update. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 7:21:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: coltfan3000]
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Mike
I have been reading the thread that I have missed over the months. Question, at this point have you gotten the gray upper and lower shading color about same now? There were some agruments back in early May or June about not having color of gray being the same. It does not really matter that much to me. Not a color nerd. Applying color to bare stock metal is a crap shoot to start with. |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 8:03:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coltfan3000: Mike I have been reading the thread that I have missed over the months. Question, at this point have you gotten the gray upper and lower shading color about same now? There were some agruments back in early May or June about not having color of gray being the same. It does not really matter that much to me. Not a color nerd. Applying color to bare stock metal is a crap shoot to start with. I don't care if they match either I just need 2 stripped grey A1 uppers to finish some builds - my birthday is coming up in a few weeks  would be nice !
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2023 10:08:15 PM EDT
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Mike,
Thoughts on offering an Air Force GUU-5/P? Randomized carbine like the real ones, slabside, partial fence, a1, or a2 lower. 604, A1, A2, or c7 upper. Pencil or govt barrel. Slip or delta ring Aluminum or polymer CAR-15 stock Seems like a good way to utilize excess parts Maybe thats a better idea for april fools day |
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USA
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Posted: 9/13/2023 3:35:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By incognikko: Mike, Thoughts on offering an Air Force GUU-5/P? Randomized carbine like the real ones, slabside, partial fence, a1, or a2 lower. 604, A1, A2, or c7 upper. Pencil or govt barrel. Slip or delta ring Aluminum or polymer CAR-15 stock Seems like a good way to utilize excess parts Maybe thats a better idea for april fools day I keep coming back to this one.  Would ideally want a 14.7" original M4 profile barrel, A2 FH p&w, with a non-F height fsb. Peel washers look cool but kinda hard to find now. |
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Posted: 9/13/2023 6:39:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Oldgold]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Droodog: My attempt https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6455_JPG-2946050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6457_JPG-2946052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6591_JPG-2946058.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494759/IMG_6622__1__JPG-2946064.JPG good enough covering brownells lime green nightmare Details? Never mind. Answered. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2023 8:14:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PanelVanHalen: I keep coming back to this one. https://bpullignwolnet.dotster.com/retroblackrifle/sitebuilder/images/Slide18-488x363.jpg Would ideally want a 14.7" original M4 profile barrel, A2 FH p&w, with a non-F height fsb. Peel washers look cool but kinda hard to find now. What is hard about finding peel washers? Just got 6 on fleabay for 14 bucks. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2023 9:59:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 12BMilsurp]
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With the current shortage of parts for complete A1 rifles (barrels and ejection port doors), is there any chance that some of the stripped uppers that would be used for complete rifles be sold stripped instead?
Just another home-builder here. Purchased a lower and LPK and they were phenomenal, but still awaiting the rest of the parts to be available on their own (absolutely zero interest in assembled components... that's half the fun) |
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Posted: 9/13/2023 12:41:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 12BMilsurp: With the current shortage of parts for complete A1 rifles (barrels and ejection port doors), is there any chance that some of the stripped uppers that would be used for complete rifles be sold stripped instead? Just another home-builder here. Purchased a lower and LPK and they were phenomenal, but still awaiting the rest of the parts to be available on their own (absolutely zero interest in assembled components... that's half the fun) Given he's selling every complete rifle he puts up on the website, why would he do that? |
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Posted: 9/13/2023 3:29:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mtomso7464: What is hard about finding peel washers? Just got 6 on fleabay for 14 bucks. AFAIK nobody makes them now, and most gun parts suppliers don't offer them anymore. Not surprised they are found on Ebay etc, but may be hard to track down enough for a production run of something. I haven't really checked. |
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Posted: 9/13/2023 4:51:42 PM EDT
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McMaster Carr won't ship you a 5 lb bucket of em?
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2023 5:10:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PanelVanHalen: I keep coming back to this one. https://bpullignwolnet.dotster.com/retroblackrifle/sitebuilder/images/Slide18-488x363.jpg Would ideally want a 14.7" original M4 profile barrel, A2 FH p&w, with a non-F height fsb. Peel washers look cool but kinda hard to find now. Amazon has many different thicknesses of peel washers as well. |
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Posted: 9/13/2023 5:36:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PanelVanHalen]
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