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Posted: 8/15/2024 9:34:45 AM EDT
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Lower Form 1 was approved this morning. So just need me upper and will be mostly gtg.
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Posted: 8/15/2024 9:55:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240813_184505_jpg-3293766.JPG If you order 30mm rings from Midwest they only give you one and it's bagged individually. Just a heads up. Cam Same for the 1" rings from MGW. Nice if you just need one for a light mount. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 10:21:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2024 10:42:55 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryLooks good, but its in desperate need of a shinny A2 grip! |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 10:43:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: metalsaber]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Looks good, but its in desperate need of a shinny A2 grip! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Looks good, but its in desperate need of a shinny A2 grip!  It's also going to get rattlecan paint job anyways. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 10:45:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By metalsaber: i have plenty of those around. It's also going to get rattlecan paint job anyways. Ahh... well, no reason to waste a shinny grip on a rattle can job anyhow! Looks good. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 11:37:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SSeric02: Same for the 1" rings from MGW. Nice if you just need one for a light mount. I should've been more pacific. I meant Midwest as in Midwest Gun Works MGW not to be confused with Maryland Gun Works MGW famous for the carry handle mount
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Posted: 8/15/2024 11:39:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Looks good, but its in desperate need of a shinny A2 grip! That's exact same a2 that came with mine. Has a 5 inside of a pill shaped relief like the 4F ones I had. I'm swapping mine for a different profile a2 without the "pinched in" nubs |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 12:57:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: I should've been more pacific. I meant Midwest as in Midwest Gun Works MGW not to be confused with Maryland Gun Works MGW famous for the carry handle mount Yes, I understood what you meant, and was just expanding on your message to include the 1" vertical split rings that are correct for period light mounts. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 2:34:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SSeric02: Yes, I understood what you meant, and was just expanding on your message to include the 1" vertical split rings that are correct for period light mounts. Sorry I misread. Too much going on this machine shop 
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Posted: 8/15/2024 4:20:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Is this the correct website? Or do they just make shifters now and you have to be a cloner to know they still sell carry handle mounts? Edit: my Gordy clone. AEM5 is currently in jail, but this is easily my favorite carbine. https://i.ibb.co/17DFbSZ/20240727-140343.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: Straight from MGW. Call them up and order it over the phone. https://www.mgwshifters.com/ Is this the correct website? Or do they just make shifters now and you have to be a cloner to know they still sell carry handle mounts? Edit: my Gordy clone. AEM5 is currently in jail, but this is easily my favorite carbine. https://i.ibb.co/17DFbSZ/20240727-140343.jpg That's a nice build. What Ring did you use for the Aimpoint? |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 7:40:36 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryJust needs a third hole. No balls if you don’t drill it JK, nice looking receiver combo. Can’t wait to see the final product |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2024 8:07:36 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbgonoles: That's a nice build. What Ring did you use for the Aimpoint? Thanks! I picked up my AEM5 the other day but I'm on vacation so it's sitting in my suitcase all shiny and clean. I actually used a cheap Amazon mount as a placeholder til I got a better one, but it's been working perfectly for me with some blue loctite on the screws. I believe the brand was Monstrum or something. |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 9:11:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TNTundra16]
[#14]
Has anyone found a weaver rail section that matches the contour of the handguards? I'm looking at a #35 and a #54 and they both look pretty close.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:57:54 AM EDT
[#15]
I used one half of a 2 piece weaver 10/22 base with good results. Matches up to the handguards very nicely
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:16:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Has anyone found a weaver rail section that matches the contour of the handguards? I'm looking at a #35 and a #54 and they both look pretty close. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/Classic_48054_Top_ThreeQuarter_jpg-3295515.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/609311__49268_jpg-3295516.JPG Cam I must have bought like 5 different weaver sections based on "looks pretty close" trying to get one that would match the contour on an Armalite toob. Not a single one of them was even close |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:47:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TNTundra16]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By --FLEET--: I used one half of a 2 piece weaver 10/22 base with good results. Matches up to the handguards very nicely  Attached FileSo according to Weaver that would be part#48474 which uses a #35 and a #36 base. I rolled the dice and ordered a #35 base last night to try so I'll let y'all know the results when it comes in. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:49:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: I must have bought like 5 different weaver sections based on "looks pretty close" trying to get one that would match the contour on an Armalite toob. Not a single one of them was even close Hopefully none of them were a #35
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Posted: 8/16/2024 5:13:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TNTundra16]
[#19]
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileA little progress on my pistol build. Got my mgw mount and rings mached up along with my Chineseium barrel mount. I ordered better grade appropriate length screws. Got 96 more if any of y'all are interested in them hit me up! |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 5:39:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240816_153304_jpg-3296125.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240816_152533_jpg-3296126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240816_152724_jpg-3296127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240816_152642_jpg-3296128.JPG A little progress on my pistol build. Got my mgw mount and rings mached up along with my Chineseium barrel mount. I ordered better grade appropriate length screws. Got 96 more if any of y'all are interested in them hit me up! Cam Looking good! I had to go up to the local Ace hardware for mine, then take a Dremel to the mount to fit it |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 6:00:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Looking good! I had to go up to the local Ace hardware for mine, then take a Dremel to the mount to fit it Being a machinist has it's perks. No dremel required. If any of y'all need them machined to fit I'd be happy to help!  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:42:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: towerofpower94]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Being a machinist has it's perks. No dremel required. If any of y'all need them machined to fit I'd be happy to help! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240808_120212_jpg-3296168.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Looking good! I had to go up to the local Ace hardware for mine, then take a Dremel to the mount to fit it Being a machinist has it's perks. No dremel required. If any of y'all need them machined to fit I'd be happy to help! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240808_120212_jpg-3296168.JPG Me thinks you’ll be the cottage industry BHD light mount guy if you’re willing to be 
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:42:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Me thinks you’ll be the cottage industry BHD light mount guy if you’re willing to be Can't afford the real surefire stuff. I'm out here ballin on a budget and willing to help my fellow cloners out
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:21:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Yojimbo]
[#24]
@TNTundra16
I may have missed it if you posted earlier, but what barrel light mount is that and where did you get it? |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:24:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yojimbo: @TNTTundra I may have missed it if you posted earlier, but what barrel light mount is that and where did you get it? Amazon. Here's the link... JETH Universal Tactical 20mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCDK3RG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:43:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Amazon. Here's the link... JETH Universal Tactical 20mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCDK3RG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Thanks! 
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Posted: 8/17/2024 11:00:29 AM EDT
[#27]
Gordi
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Posted: 8/17/2024 11:31:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Being a machinist has it's perks. No dremel required. If any of y'all need them machined to fit I'd be happy to help! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240808_120212_jpg-3296168.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Originally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Looking good! I had to go up to the local Ace hardware for mine, then take a Dremel to the mount to fit it Being a machinist has it's perks. No dremel required. If any of y'all need them machined to fit I'd be happy to help! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240808_120212_jpg-3296168.JPG Looks way better than my hackjob bench grinder work.
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Posted: 8/17/2024 11:32:10 AM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2024 11:37:47 AM EDT
[#30]
Gordy. Done. I love it so much, can't wait to shoot it at the backyard range later today.
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Posted: 8/17/2024 1:02:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: metalsaber]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: Gordy. Done. I love it so much, can't wait to shoot it at the backyard range later today. https://i.ibb.co/9Hc9g30/20240817-105758.jpg going to need some for mine |
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Posted: 8/17/2024 1:28:55 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By metalsaber: What 30mm mount is that for the aimpoint and what's the setup for the light mount? going to need some for mine Someone else asked that just up the page a bit, but here's a link to what I got. It's chinesium but it's been completely solid. I like the look of those Leopold rings that people have been posting the past couple pages, but they seem kind of thin for an Aimpoint M2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQ7BCG9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 And here's the light mount. It's a GG&G with a Surefire Scout 1000lm light. I love the look of the 660 but I want this to be a bit more "usable." https://www.gggaz.com/quick-detach-slic-thing-qd-sling-and-light-combo-mount.html |
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Posted: 8/17/2024 5:32:44 PM EDT
[#33]
I hope this is okay posting these two here.
 Attached FileStarted off as a Springfield M1A Loaded. Switched out the following parts to USGI parts:
Other parts:
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Posted: 8/17/2024 5:44:54 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: I hope this is okay posting these two here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/202402/IMG_8990_jpg-3297015.JPG Started off as a Springfield M1A Loaded. Switched out the following parts to USGI parts:
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If PSA ever makes an M1A I’ll be building one. |
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Posted: 8/17/2024 5:48:13 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: If PSA ever makes an M1A I’ll be building one. I would love if Mike at H&R makes a forged receiver M14. |
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Posted: 8/17/2024 7:11:27 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: I hope this is okay posting these two here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/202402/IMG_8990_jpg-3297015.JPG Started off as a Springfield M1A Loaded. Switched out the following parts to USGI parts:
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That’s fantastic |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 8:48:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: I hope this is okay posting these two here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/202402/IMG_8990_jpg-3297015.JPG Started off as a Springfield M1A Loaded. Switched out the following parts to USGI parts:
Other parts:
Just noticed this part GG&G Weaver sling mount (for AIM-1D Laser) Do you have an AIM-1D to use with it? Is there some photo evidence of an IR laser/illuminator being used on a mount like that? |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 9:23:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Just noticed this part GG&G Weaver sling mount (for AIM-1D Laser) Do you have an AIM-1D to use with it? Is there some photo evidence of an IR laser/illuminator being used on a mount like that? This is what the mount looked liked. Similar to a barrel light mount: I’m not sure how the spacer mounts up to it though (Not my pics)  Someone made a small run of repro spacers a year or so ago:  
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Posted: 8/18/2024 9:26:53 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: This is what the mount looked liked. Similar to a barrel light mount: I’m not sure how the spacer mounts up to it though (Not my pics) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5737-3297623.jpg Someone made a small run of repro spacers a year or so ago: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5738-3297636.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5735-3297625.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Just noticed this part GG&G Weaver sling mount (for AIM-1D Laser) Do you have an AIM-1D to use with it? Is there some photo evidence of an IR laser/illuminator being used on a mount like that? This is what the mount looked liked. Similar to a barrel light mount: I’m not sure how the spacer mounts up to it though (Not my pics) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5737-3297623.jpg Someone made a small run of repro spacers a year or so ago: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5738-3297636.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147863/IMG_5735-3297625.jpg Always interesting to see how problems got solved back in the day. |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 10:50:01 AM EDT
[#40]
This is the reference picture I am basing my build off of. I don’t have an AIM-1D but maybe one day.
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Posted: 8/18/2024 11:20:13 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: This is the reference picture I am basing my build off of. I don’t have an AIM-1D but maybe one day. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/202402/IMG_8993_jpeg-3297705.JPG That would be fun to run in a night match 
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Posted: 8/18/2024 1:42:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Yojimbo]
[#42]
With the Smith Enterprise carry handle mounts being out of stock what other options do you guys recommend? The build I am doing won’t really be clone correct and I was thinking getting the Leupold Mk4 carry handle mount until the Smith mounts come back in stock.
Any issues I need to be concerned about the Leupold? I will be using it on a A2 upper for an Aimpoint Pro in a Vortex 30mm low ring. |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 2:31:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Subpar]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yojimbo: With the Smith Enterprise carry handle mounts being out of stock what other options do you guys recommend? The build I am doing won’t really be clone correct and I was thinking getting the Leupold Mk4 carry handle mount until the Smith mounts come back in stock. Any issues I need to be concerned about the Leupold? I will be using it on a A2 upper for an Aimpoint Pro in a Vortex 30mm low ring. https://www.mgwshifters.com/ Call these guys up. They are still available, cheap and were used by Delta during BHD. They’re like $40-45 shipped vs the $100 smith. The carry handle mount isn’t listed on the site, you gotta call. |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 3:33:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: https://www.mgwshifters.com/ Call these guys up. They are still available, cheap and were used by Delta during BHD. They’re like $40-45 shipped vs the $100 smith. The carry handle mount isn’t listed on the site, you gotta call. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: Originally Posted By Yojimbo: With the Smith Enterprise carry handle mounts being out of stock what other options do you guys recommend? The build I am doing won’t really be clone correct and I was thinking getting the Leupold Mk4 carry handle mount until the Smith mounts come back in stock. Any issues I need to be concerned about the Leupold? I will be using it on a A2 upper for an Aimpoint Pro in a Vortex 30mm low ring. https://www.mgwshifters.com/ Call these guys up. They are still available, cheap and were used by Delta during BHD. They’re like $40-45 shipped vs the $100 smith. The carry handle mount isn’t listed on the site, you gotta call. What he said. I have two of the MGW carry handle weaver mounts and they’re fantastic. |
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Posted: 8/19/2024 9:27:21 AM EDT
[#45]
Thanks guys, I will check with MGW too!
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Posted: 8/19/2024 9:58:49 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yojimbo: Thanks guys, I will check with MGW too! The ladies on the phone were very nice and quite surprised at the number of calls they were getting for their old mounts 
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Posted: 8/19/2024 12:02:24 PM EDT
[#47]
thats hot.
Looks like ADCO is ready to ship my barrel assembly to me. Hopefully get it all put together for this weekend.
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Posted: 8/19/2024 12:34:29 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cowbell: The ladies on the phone were very nice and quite surprised at the number of calls they were getting for their old mounts https://i.imgur.com/IKP3Myx.jpeg Nice! You guys are making me want to get an AE M4 and build a second upper for my 723 clone. |
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Posted: 8/19/2024 12:35:05 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cowbell: The ladies on the phone were very nice and quite surprised at the number of calls they were getting for their old mounts https://i.imgur.com/IKP3Myx.jpeg They ship super quick too! |
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Posted: 8/19/2024 12:39:22 PM EDT
[#50]
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileOne man's trash is another man's treasure. Well bought a pair of these on fleabay and turns out one was stripped and the other a little warped so with a little massaging, thread chasing, and cleaning I managed to make one good ring. Good thing I've got some USA made 1" Leupold rings inbound just in case
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