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Posted: 6/20/2011 8:03:08 PM EDT

Pic request: 14.5" barrels w/12" railed handguards

Posted: 6/20/2011 8:06:03 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/20/2011 8:13:40 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 3:57:51 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 4:31:28 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 4:47:27 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 5:22:44 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 5:24:44 AM EDT

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To those who own these guns, How does it handle? Is it nose heavy? The VFG farther ahead add to stability when shooting?
What's a good brand rail I should look at? Are they all mono top rail? If you sbr'd it could a suppressor fit inside the rail l?

Thanks.

Posted: 6/21/2011 6:00:09 AM EDT

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Mine (above) is front heavy because it has a SOCOM-profile barrel. With a lightweight barrel, this should be drastically reduced. Further, choosing a light rail helps (e.g., KAC URX II/III, DD Lite, Troy TRX).

Posted: 6/21/2011 6:44:19 AM EDT

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DD M4 with the RIS II

Posted: 6/21/2011 6:52:41 AM EDT

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Just what I wanted to know. I'm doing a 14.5" using a DD Lightweight barrel; its Midlength gas, so I was wondering if I used a 12" rail to cover the gas block, if it would un-balance the rifle.

Posted: 6/21/2011 6:58:08 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Just what I wanted to know. I'm doing a 14.5" using a DD Lightweight barrel; its Midlength gas, so I was wondering if I used a 12" rail to cover the gas block, if it would un-balance the rifle.

the two i posted are BCM middies, standard profile, and they use the LT gas block which is a little heavier than others. the balance well, and once i swap the CTRs for SOPMODs they will be near perfect IMO

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:00:19 AM EDT

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I'd like to add this question, since it's a 14.5 inch barrel; that means the flash hider has to be permanently attached correct?

Thank you

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:02:11 AM EDT

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Quoted:
I'd like to add this question, since it's a 14.5 inch barrel; that means the flash hider has to be permanently attached correct?

Thank you

unless it is a registered SBR, a FH that brings the barrel length to 16" or longer must be permanently attached.

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:03:19 AM EDT

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Quoted:

I'd like to add this question, since it's a 14.5 inch barrel; that means the flash hider has to be permanently attached correct?

Thank you

Yes. Unless you go the SBR route.

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:23:44 AM EDT

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OOOOOOOld setup...

BCM 14.5" Lightweight Midlength with MI two piece 12" rail

Vid of her in action...

Posted: 6/21/2011 9:55:31 AM EDT

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http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/k_wilkin/DSC_0958.jpg

That looks about perfect. Can I get the specs?

Posted: 6/21/2011 10:08:08 AM EDT

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Mine is pretty balance with UBR stock. Here's my DD setup in OD and FDE

Posted: 6/21/2011 10:13:00 AM EDT

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http://www7.pic-upload.de/21.06.11/dblwe2kmwwz.jpg
http://www7.pic-upload.de/21.06.11/qid19qs9hc.jpg

Posted: 6/21/2011 12:24:07 PM EDT

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Quoted:

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http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/k_wilkin/DSC_0958.jpg

That looks about perfect. Can I get the specs?

Sure. It's an all-Colt upper (6920 that I had rebarreled with a Colt SOCOM barrel) with KAC rifle-length URX II (installed by Neil at Gun Gallery) and a pinned/welded AAC Blackout non-mount (ADCO). The rest should be self-explanatory.

Here's how it currently sits with a TA31RCO-150MP and KAC handstop:

Posted: 6/21/2011 1:50:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 2:19:26 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 5:33:39 PM EDT

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I'll play....

Posted: 6/21/2011 5:42:55 PM EDT

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Quoted:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p303/jplynch87/IMG_1567.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p303/jplynch87/IMG_1554.jpg

i love it man i just got a RRA and thats how i want mine im very close except quadrail and aimpoint

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:27:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2011 7:30:30 PM EDT

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Daniel Defense 14.5 Middie with 12 inch Omega X rail and Battlecomp 1.5.

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:02:24 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd like to add this question, since it's a 14.5 inch barrel; that means the flash hider has to be permanently attached correct?

Thank you

unless it is a registered SBR, a FH that brings the barrel length to 16" or longer must be permanently attached.

One more question, and I appreciate your patience with these pretty basic questions. Having the permanently attached FH is not considered a big deal? I guess the only time it would make any difference would be if you planned on attaching a suppressor?

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:09:23 PM EDT

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So, do you guys think 14.5" barrel + 12" handguard is the new best configuration? Can you see any negatives to going with this layout?

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:10:35 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd like to add this question, since it's a 14.5 inch barrel; that means the flash hider has to be permanently attached correct?

Thank you

unless it is a registered SBR, a FH that brings the barrel length to 16" or longer must be permanently attached.

One more question, and I appreciate your patience with these pretty basic questions. Having the permanently attached FH is not considered a big deal? I guess the only time it would make any difference would be if you planned on attaching a suppressor?

Not a big deal to me at all. Now, my gunsmith may see things differently...

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:14:29 PM EDT

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So, do you guys think 14.5" barrel + 12" handguard is the new best configuration? Can you see any negatives to going with this layout?

I also run a 14.5" middy with a 13" troy Vtac rail. I'm considering ditching my lite rails for this option. MUCH lighter and really does anyone need all that rail space? I can get pics if you are interested.

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:15:01 PM EDT

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Nexus,

Sorry for tagging onto your thread.

....

Posted: 6/21/2011 8:46:25 PM EDT

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nvmd

Posted: 6/21/2011 9:21:50 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/22/2011 10:23:46 AM EDT

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Here is one I did for my B-i-l.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f33/dthbox/Guns/2011-03-07_15-23-38_758.jpg

Posted: 6/25/2011 12:37:47 PM EDT

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Any more?

Posted: 6/25/2011 2:26:55 PM EDT

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http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc416/tct1000/087.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc416/tct1000/085.jpg

Posted: 6/25/2011 4:27:12 PM EDT

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Noveske Afghan with Larue 12.0

Posted: 6/27/2011 11:48:28 AM EDT

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14.5" LMT with FDE lite rail. its all black now....

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/TD236/HPIM0375.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/TD236/HPIM0387.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx14/TD236/HPIM0439.jpg

Posted: 6/27/2011 2:42:03 PM EDT

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EA Lower, LMT upper, DD 12.0 FSP.

Posted: 6/27/2011 4:19:49 PM EDT

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Noveske Afghan with Larue 12.0

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/jgeiken/2011-06-25_19-17-28_755.jpg

Awesome rifle. What scope it that? Does it have magnifications. I guess what I am asking is it greater than 1x magnification?

Posted: 6/27/2011 5:26:48 PM EDT

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The bottom and sides are 12"

. It balances well with the light weight rail and LW profile barrel, balance point is at the front of the magwell, even with RVG and light. The optic (TA33 ACOG-back ordered) won't change the balance any, other than to move the CG back just a hair.

Posted: 6/27/2011 5:39:08 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
Noveske Afghan with Larue 12.0

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/jgeiken/2011-06-25_19-17-28_755.jpg

Awesome rifle. What scope it that? Does it have magnifications. I guess what I am asking is it greater than 1x magnification?

Looks like an Aimpoint CompM4S. Non-magnified.

Posted: 6/27/2011 5:42:45 PM EDT

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So, do you guys think 14.5" barrel + 12" handguard is the new best configuration? Can you see any negatives to going with this layout?

"Best" is rather subjective, and completely based on opinion. To me, no. To you, maybe. What are the needs?

And I think you'll have an issue with a <16" rifle barrel in California.

Posted: 6/27/2011 5:49:13 PM EDT

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Quoted:
http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Centurion%20Arms/Stck_4760-A-1024-Stick.jpg

I'd like to see DD adopt a hybrid of the Omega X with the RIS II. I love the feel of the RIS II and while its easy to mount a sling adapter, I somehow love the fact that the Omega X already has one.

Posted: 6/27/2011 6:27:26 PM EDT

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Noveske N4 with 14.5" barrel and 12" llte rail/KAC SR15E3 lower
Noveske N6 with 21" SS fluted barrel and 12 lite rail/Noveske N6 lower

Posted: 6/27/2011 7:37:39 PM EDT

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jt - dzamn - how does your N6 shoot - reliability and 180 grain at distance? Just curious cuz I'm fid'n to get a SCAR 17 or N6 - prefer the SCAR but all my 556 r belong to Noveske . . . do tell . . .

ETA: Who fluted your N6 barrel? Looks like a thunder cat (sabre) barrel ? ? ?

Posted: 6/27/2011 7:44:33 PM EDT

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jt - dzamn - how does your N6 shoot - reliability and 180 grain at distance? Just curious cuz I'm fid'n to get a SCAR 17 or N6 - prefer the SCAR but all my 556 r belong to Noveske . . . do tell . . .

ETA: Who fluted your N6 barrel? Looks like a thunder cat (sabre) barrel ? ? ?

Hey buddy,
That's a FACTORY FLUTED Noveske barrel. Pretty rare and pretty expensive. SCAR in mind is more of a battle rifle and the N6 is more a precision auto. Just my .02

Posted: 7/3/2011 3:11:12 AM EDT

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moar?

Posted: 7/3/2011 4:05:28 AM EDT

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moar?

Smartgunner DD lightweight 14.5 from the DD factory with a clamp on gas block in case I ever want to change anything. I doubt I will as I love the whole upper something awful.