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Posted: 10/8/2019 7:30:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By codename:
I might have missed it, but are there any rumours when DD might produce more RIS II FSP models? I have a backorder from July with Brownells that has not been cancelled, which is a good sign, but I wanted to see if there are any info about an ETA. I ordered a DD RIS II FSP from Brownells in May this year, using 10% off, free shipping, etc. It got delivered in September. In the meantime, I saw them come and go at Thoroughbred Armament for less, but you'd have to act quickly, because at Thoroughbred, they run out in days, or hours, depending. So yeah, they're in production, but it seems the demand outstrips the supply. Good for DD. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 9:29:00 PM EST
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Posted: 10/8/2019 10:30:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By codename:
I might have missed it, but are there any rumours when DD might produce more RIS II FSP models? I have a backorder from July with Brownells that has not been cancelled, which is a good sign, but I wanted to see if there are any info about an ETA. NEW USED |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2019 7:42:01 AM EST
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Woke up to see Thoroughbred just got these in on Instagram. Pretty cool if surplus stuff is your jam.
Just got my FSP rail installed over the weekend, thinking about an FDE SU-231/black G33 optic combo... 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2019 8:39:19 AM EST
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Quote HistoryAwesome video man. Your articles were a factor in me going to a lpvo on my work gun .
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Posted: 10/9/2019 10:39:26 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conservakid:
Woke up to see Thoroughbred just got these in on Instagram. Pretty cool if surplus stuff is your jam. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48870323757_531a2612ce_o.jpg Just got my FSP rail installed over the weekend, thinking about an FDE SU-231/black G33 optic combo... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48870322462_89a598fd5b_o.jpg |
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Posted: 10/9/2019 7:51:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Templar110: Awesome video man. Your articles were a factor in me going to a lpvo on my work gun . Plus I will start showing my rifle drills I use. |
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Posted: 10/10/2019 12:31:12 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87: Thank you.... Part III and IV will feature some former teammates and their ARs. Plus I will start showing my rifle drills I use. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2019 3:30:10 PM EST
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For anyone interested, Thoroughbred Armament posted on Instagram that they have contract overrun cage code FNH 14.5 SOCOM barrels available here. They are chrome-lined, button rifled, and dimpled for low-profile gas blocks. Uses a carbine length gas system.
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Posted: 10/11/2019 10:11:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556:
It would be nice if I didn’t need to P/W it, then I could switch as needed. I already have one AR SBR though, I don’t want a second one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556:
Originally Posted By cjwwd2:
Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
I'm struggling with my muzzle device. I want to build a correct rifle, but I also want to use my Sandman suppressor. Logic is telling me to use the Dead Air flash hider, but my pedantry is fighting back.  I already have one AR SBR though, I don’t want a second one. Nobody GAF what you have on the rifle. Well, nobody that matters. |
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Posted: 10/11/2019 11:19:04 PM EST
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Or just not PW or SBR like the free man you are. 🤷🏼♂️
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Posted: 10/12/2019 12:47:57 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
For anyone interested, Thoroughbred Armament posted on Instagram that they have contract overrun cage code FNH 14.5 SOCOM barrels available here. They are chrome-lined, button rifled, and dimpled for low-profile gas blocks. Uses a carbine length gas system.  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 8:23:54 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rpoL98:
@codename I ordered a DD RIS II FSP from Brownells in May this year, using 10% off, free shipping, etc. It got delivered in September. In the meantime, I saw them come and go at Thoroughbred Armament for less, but you'd have to act quickly, because at Thoroughbred, they run out in days, or hours, depending. So yeah, they're in production, but it seems the demand outstrips the supply. Good for DD. |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 1:06:07 PM EST
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HEADS UP! Just put some brand new clone parts in the EE.
DD RIS II HERE. KAC TAUPE SIGHT HERE. DD MK12 GAS BLOCK HERE. |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 7:56:18 PM EST
[Last Edit: Black_beard]
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Posted: 10/12/2019 9:16:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By goldwinggoat:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/488258/DCA74ABC-0A6D-4B5C-B4D1-4EC334CF6411_jpeg-1122035.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 10:15:41 PM EST
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Have “they” started using FN lowers on mk18s?
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Posted: 10/13/2019 12:03:50 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktridenttactical:
Have “they” started using FN lowers on mk18s? CD |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 12:46:55 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Legit replacement barrels for URG, center barrel below https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6437_jpg-1121264.JPG CD just curious, on the FN 14.5 SOCOM barrels, are the M4 feed ramps subject to similar factory Bubba Dremel "improvements" like the Colt SOCOM feed ramps? and Thanks for all the terrific pics! Attached File |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 3:56:13 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rpoL98: @Combat_Diver just curious, on the FN 14.5 SOCOM barrels, are the M4 feed ramps subject to similar factory Bubba Dremel "improvements" like the Colt SOCOM feed ramps? and Thanks for all the terrific pics! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6437_jpg-1121264.JPG  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 6:17:59 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/Feed_ramps_Colt_vs_FN_jpg-1122235.JPG CD Attached Filepic by Combat_Diver |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 10:06:47 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/Feed_ramps_Colt_vs_FN_jpg-1122235.JPG CD |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 10:14:58 AM EST
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FONTY: The Colt Socom (middle) barrel looks like rifle feed ramps, strange. Here's four more Colt 14.5" bbls. 3 on left are SOCOM and right Govt profile. These are shot out barrels.  Attached File Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 1:47:04 PM EST
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For the others who jumped on the fsp kits, does anybody want to trade their quite salty kit for my less salty one?
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Posted: 10/13/2019 7:29:25 PM EST
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Posted: 10/13/2019 9:08:46 PM EST
[Last Edit: APSArmament]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: All Navy guns that I've seen had Colt lowers. Then again been a few years since I looked at any Navy Mk18-1s. Did have a URGI with a FN lower. Just deadline one URGI with a Colt lower that was busted. It may get whatever lowers depot has in stock for replacement. Or they may just code out the gun and issue a new one. Almost all guns in a SF Group are Colts as these were procured before FN had the M4A1 contract. There's a few at the support battalion that have FN M4A1s. CD Speaking from the non-SF armament side, TPE was our preferred option, but many units refused to accept TPE as it would screw their MTOE when they cycled home because they had to give up the NRTS gun to get the TPE but then had to return the TPE prior to cycling out. Caused some supply headaches for sure. Most would deadline the offending weapon and throw it in the back of their armory and wait to repair after returning home. Perfect example was the M110 that fell over in the back of an MRAP and made an electrical connection between two live electrical systems. The electrical short burned a hole clean through both sides of the suppressor. One of the strangest causes of damage i've ever seen. The unit that brought it in declined to replace with TPE due to the hassle described above and the weapon was not used anymore that i know of. Edited for clarity. |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 10:25:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APSArmament: Do deployed SF units utilize TPE or bring their own spares as part of their MTOE when a gun goes NRTS? Speaking from the non-SF armament side, TPE was our preferred option, but many units refused to accept TPE as it would screw their MTOE when they cycled home because they had to give up the NRTS gun to get the TPE but then had to return the TPE prior to cycling out. Caused some supply headaches for sure. Most would deadline the offending weapon and throw it in the back of their armory and wait to repair after returning home. Perfect example was the M110 that fell over in the back of an MRAP and made an electrical connection between two live electrical systems. The electrical short burned a hole clean through both sides of the suppressor. One of the strangest causes of damage i've ever seen. |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 11:09:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaskanforfreedom:
Lol! I hope noone got hurt. |
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Posted: 10/14/2019 1:11:35 AM EST
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Units have their MTOE and TPE guns. I fix SOF specific weapons and have theater spares to swap out if down. Big Army go thru big Army channels.
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Posted: 10/14/2019 2:57:32 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Units have their MTOE and TPE guns. I fix SOF specific weapons and have theater spares to swap out if down. Big Army go thru big Army channels. CD |
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Posted: 10/14/2019 8:05:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Units have their MTOE and TPE guns. I fix SOF specific weapons and have theater spares to swap out if down. Big Army go thru big Army channels. CD |
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Posted: 10/14/2019 8:25:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
All my supply jargon is in Air Force-ese, so I'm looking for some clarification... I understand "something Table of Equipment," but what does TPE stand for? (Yes, I copy SOF, that's kind of universal - or should be.) Stays in theater and units can draw from it as needed. Some of the best stuff were the JIEDDO Keyhole systems... |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 11:07:42 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
All my supply jargon is in Air Force-ese, so I'm looking for some clarification... I understand "something Table of Equipment," but what does TPE stand for? (Yes, I copy SOF, that's kind of universal - or should be.) Mission Table of Organization & Equipment. I.E. dictates organisational structure, manpower, and every piece of equipment (to include spares) for a unit to be considered FMC. Theater Provided Equipment. I.E. replacement equipment technically "owned" by theater maintenance activity. Only given as loaner equipment and has its fair share of headaches involved for units that end up using it. But it does serve a purpose if deadlining a piece of equipment will make the unit NMC. |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 3:38:36 PM EST
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Just to add to the TPE comments, sometimes Theater Provided Equipment can just mean more of the stuff that you're already using. For example, when my unit deployed to Iraq, we were really short on rifles, because we were an Armored Cavalry unit that had a lot of pistols for armored vehicle crewman. The TPE process augmented us with lots of additional M4s, radios, and other gear that looked no different from the ones we were already using - they were just tracked on another property book. When units tracked and inventoried equipment, they had two separate documents to inventory - the stuff they brought with them and the stuff they "borrowed" while in country.
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Posted: 10/15/2019 4:11:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
Just to add to the TPE comments, sometimes Theater Provided Equipment can just mean more of the stuff that you're already using. For example, when my unit deployed to Iraq, we were really short on rifles, because we were an Armored Cavalry unit that had a lot of pistols for armored vehicle crewman. The TPE process augmented us with lots of additional M4s, radios, and other gear that looked no different from the ones we were already using - they were just tracked on another property book. When units tracked and inventoried equipment, they had two separate documents to inventory - the stuff they brought with them and the stuff they "borrowed" while in country. Although i never saw a unit come in light like that and pull TPE straight out the gate. At least on the armament side. I did work with the Brave Rifles in afghan circa 2016. Gamberi. I liked working with the enlisted and some jr. Officers. Good peeps. One of the Lt.s was dialed in as fuck and brough a bunch of accessories for his M4. Normally i would have followed the company line and made him pull the parts and bring me all of the factory parts to prove they weren't lost, but unlike most, he was an actual gun guy and knew the score and properly kept all the original gear. I believe he brought the parts in a bag just to show and i didn't demand to re-install everything. We were usually forced to make sure any weapon brought in left our hands exactly as the -23 specified, but we occasionally made an exception for the ones who were clued in and knew their shit. His troops respected him and he did good work. Those are they types of guys i liked to encourage and give leeway too so as to help them keep being a good officer and taking care of their men rather than mire them in administrative bullshit. The rest got standard service with a smile. I really do miss smoking and joking with the boys (and gals). |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 7:13:03 PM EST
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Roger that! Thanks for the definition AND description.
One question: if it's "theater" equipment, who "owns" it? The host organization like a deployed battalion, or an "expeditionary" organization (like a USAF expeditionary wing), or something else? |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 7:55:31 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
Roger that! Thanks for the definition AND description. One question: if it's "theater" equipment, who "owns" it? The host organization like a deployed battalion, or an "expeditionary" organization (like a USAF expeditionary wing), or something else? I "believe" they're owned by the 401st AFSB(Army Field Support Brigade) in charge of theater sustainment and maintenance. That's technically who i worked for as a contractor. |
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Posted: 10/16/2019 6:48:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APSArmament:
Honestly, i never asked. I "believe" they're owned by the 401st AFSB(Army Field Support Brigade) in charge of theater sustainment and maintenance. That's technically who i worked for as a contractor.
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Posted: 10/17/2019 2:34:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APSArmament: Do deployed SF units utilize TPE or bring their own spares as part of their MTOE when a gun goes NRTS? Edited for clarity. CD |
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Posted: 10/17/2019 3:48:10 PM EST
[Last Edit: APSArmament]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Missed this part of the question. SF units use TPE. TPE equipment is owned by SOCOM. SOCOM and big Army also owns their MTOE, just depends on the equipment. Take that M110, that's big Armys and I do not work on it. If a team brings their organic Mk44 Minigun, there is also TPE Mk44s. I fix both. CD I was simply curious if each SF unit cycled in country with enough equipment that they didn't need to draw TPE for replacement, or perhaps if they brought bare bones equipment and drew off TPE as SOP. If i'm understanding you, SOCOM has it's own TPE pool seperate from the big Army TPE pool. Correct? We didn't work on some equipment, even simple parts swapping repairs (could only do 1 for 1 replacement with TPE) because the weapons were still under contract maintenance and had to be sent to the manufacturer. That M110 was one of those weapons. |
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Posted: 10/17/2019 6:42:42 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
That is a definite issue. My trust is just me and my wife, which is pretty straightforward. Last time (for my M4A1 lower), I did the pictures and prints myself, and it went fairly smoothly. And lately, the lead time is pretty short with e-filed applications. Around 28-35 days is not too uncomfortable. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
I have three people on my trust, so it’s a pain. My trust is just me and my wife, which is pretty straightforward. Last time (for my M4A1 lower), I did the pictures and prints myself, and it went fairly smoothly. And lately, the lead time is pretty short with e-filed applications. Around 28-35 days is not too uncomfortable. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 7:55:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AL_Safety: Non trust form 1's always go quicker. I just got one back in 20 days, and I have a 27 year old felony arrest record that always gets me flagged and slows things down. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 8:36:08 PM EST
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Posted: 10/18/2019 9:52:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BePhreed:
A1 mockup for fun. Feels good. Will take it out it this configuration shortly. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170190/9594A58D-2D94-4C53-A889-7EF66699CE73_jpeg-1129129.JPG |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 4:20:50 AM EST
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 Attached FileBrass is 20x102mm from the M61 Vulcan cannon. Made into bottle openers and a beer tap. CD |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 5:29:10 AM EST
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_9018_jpg-1130909.JPG Brass is 20x102mm from the M61 Vulcan cannon. Made into bottle openers and a beer tap. CD I don’t think I want it that bad. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 11:48:25 AM EST
[Last Edit: RWA007]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
Interesting point, but I'm sticking with my trust for estate planning purposes. To stay on topic...I finished my latest version of my block II build and actually took it out and fired a few dozen rounds thru it. Runs great! Feels extremely smooth. Pics coming shortly. Edit: Pics added. New additions are: M4A1 (PSA) lower, Geissele SSA Trigger (not SSA-E although there is nothing wrong with that...), CQB front and rear sling mounts and new HK hooks for the sling, KAC Ambi Safety, Raptor Charging Handle, Matech rear sight, Geissele scope mount, Cage Code sticker from Carolina Laser works with correct info, MIAD grip and an H2 Buffer. I shot this the other day with the Strike Eagle on it and I really like the 1-6. It likes the heavier ammo way better than the 55 gr stuff. I'm kind of digging all the different colors of FDE on this thing now. Shoots great. I still have a lot to do on it before it's "done". 
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Posted: 10/22/2019 8:35:16 PM EST
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https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/566749520252370945/636376714888347648/IMG_6197.jpg
Just packed this and some other goodies to ship to Retro Arms! Can't wait for my 100% clone correct Block II 
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Posted: 10/22/2019 8:59:22 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cringeyusername:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/566749520252370945/636376714888347648/IMG_6197.jpg Just packed this and some other goodies to ship to Retro Arms! Can't wait for my 100% clone correct Block II |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 3:35:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
All Navy guns that I've seen had Colt lowers. Then again been a few years since I looked at any Navy Mk18-1s. Did have a URGI with a FN lower. Just deadline one URGI with a Colt lower that was busted. It may get whatever lowers depot has in stock for replacement. Or they may just code out the gun and issue a new one. Almost all guns in a SF Group are Colts as these were procured before FN had the M4A1 contract. There's a few at the support battalion that have FN M4A1s. CD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By Blacktridenttactical:
Have “they” started using FN lowers on mk18s? CD |
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