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11/18/2009 1:08:32 PM EDT
Looking to buy my first STEALTH upper.  I am leaning towards the 18" S/S with 13.2.

1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?

2.  Does the upper and barrel have M4 cuts?  I know that LARUE sells the stripped upper with and without.  Wondering about the factory built kit...

3.  OPTICS:  I am getting a TA31F-RCO M4 ACOG with 4XDOS and wondering if this optic suits the 18" platform.

Sorry if these have been answered before...tried a search, but my search-fu sux here...

Thanks all
11/18/2009 1:39:06 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?



LaRue Barrels are Ion Bonded Stainless Steel...  What differences are you talking about?
11/18/2009 1:49:16 PM EDT
[#2]
I think the OP means getting it ION Bonded or leaving it bare SS.

For the arm chair warrior I would say it is a matter of looks. If it will be heading into hostile territory then the ION bond option may be desirable.
11/18/2009 1:54:27 PM EDT
[#3]
I got the ION bonded  seems pretty damn easy to take care of.





I don't think they sell complete uppers with the M4 feed ramps...call or e-mail them.  I think Mark said M4 feed ramps and chrome lined barrels are not needed.





I am no help in the optics dept.

 
11/18/2009 2:46:52 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Looking to buy my first STEALTH upper.  I am leaning towards the 18" S/S with 13.2.

1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?

2.  Does the upper and barrel have M4 cuts?  I know that LARUE sells the stripped upper with and without.  Wondering about the factory built kit...

3.  OPTICS:  I am getting a TA31F-RCO M4 ACOG with 4XDOS and wondering if this optic suits the 18" platform.

Sorry if these have been answered before...tried a search, but my search-fu sux here...

Thanks all


1. ION bond is a very tough coating.  I prefer the LOOK of bead blasted SS though.  Personal preference.

2. No M4 cuts.  IMO, you don't need them.  Also, LaRue doesn't sell the uppers with them.  Other vendors get them and add them later.

3. I prefer the TA11 over the TA31.  The TA11 has far superior eye relief.
11/18/2009 2:54:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Yeah...I meant finish...


Quoted:
Quoted:
1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?



LaRue Barrels are Ion Bonded Stainless Steel...  What differences are you talking about?


11/18/2009 2:58:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Looking to buy my first STEALTH upper.  I am leaning towards the 18" S/S with 13.2.

1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?

2.  Does the upper and barrel have M4 cuts?  I know that LARUE sells the stripped upper with and without.  Wondering about the factory built kit...

3.  OPTICS:  I am getting a TA31F-RCO M4 ACOG with 4XDOS and wondering if this optic suits the 18" platform.

Sorry if these have been answered before...tried a search, but my search-fu sux here...

Thanks all


1. ION bond is a very tough coating.  I prefer the LOOK of bead blasted SS though.  Personal preference.

2. No M4 cuts.  IMO, you don't need them.  Also, LaRue doesn't sell the uppers with them.  Other vendors get them and add them later.

3. I prefer the TA11 over the TA31.  The TA11 has far superior eye relief.



Me Too...
11/18/2009 3:38:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Looking to buy my first STEALTH upper.  I am leaning towards the 18" S/S with 13.2.

1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?

2.  Does the upper and barrel have M4 cuts?  I know that LARUE sells the stripped upper with and without.  Wondering about the factory built kit...

3.  OPTICS:  I am getting a TA31F-RCO M4 ACOG with 4XDOS and wondering if this optic suits the 18" platform.

Sorry if these have been answered before...tried a search, but my search-fu sux here...

Thanks all


1. ION bond is a very tough coating.  I prefer the LOOK of bead blasted SS though.  Personal preference.

2. No M4 cuts.  IMO, you don't need them.  Also, LaRue doesn't sell the uppers with them.  Other vendors get them and add them later.

3. I prefer the TA11 over the TA31.  The TA11 has far superior eye relief.



I have the ION 18" 13.2  










Make sure you buy some index clips.
11/18/2009 3:44:08 PM EDT
[#8]
Nice set up...exactly what I want...

My only dilemma is the barrel finish...
11/18/2009 4:18:25 PM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:



Quoted:


Quoted:

Looking to buy my first STEALTH upper.  I am leaning towards the 18" S/S with 13.2.



1.  Differences between ION and S/S?  Pros & Cons?



2.  Does the upper and barrel have M4 cuts?  I know that LARUE sells the stripped upper with and without.  Wondering about the factory built kit...




3.  OPTICS:  I am getting a TA31F-RCO M4 ACOG with 4XDOS and wondering if this optic suits the 18" platform.



Sorry if these have been answered before...tried a search, but my search-fu sux here...



Thanks all




1. ION bond is a very tough coating.  I prefer the LOOK of bead blasted SS though.  Personal preference.



2. No M4 cuts.  IMO, you don't need them.  Also, LaRue doesn't sell the uppers with them.  Other vendors get them and add them later.



3. I prefer the TA11 over the TA31.  The TA11 has far superior eye relief.







I have the ION 18" 13.2  





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/akethan/P1010141.jpg





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/akethan/P1010142.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/akethan/P1010143.jpg





Make sure you buy some index clips.



Same upper here...just small differences.


 




11/18/2009 5:09:09 PM EDT
[#10]
I've got a good barrel question. Where does LaRue get theirs? I really like the specs on these barrels but already have the upper/lower picked out. Does LaRue sell just the Barrels?