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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:40:40 AM EDT
Here's another recent one I did recently. It's a 16 inch CAR build with a mid length gas system.
This one uses a random lower I’ve had for years, a Dirty Bird A1 upper that I got from AR15Disounts, a 16-inch pencil barrel with FSB with a 1-9 twist from Del-Ton with an A2 flash hider. I used A2-style mid-length handguards from MA Parts. A2 front post and A2 rear peep. The other upper parts, like the port door assembly and teardrop forward assist, were from Luth AR. I’ve had the lower built for so long that I have no idea whose parts are in it. Nothing fancy…maybe PSA? For the back end, I picked up a 5-position buffer tube, buffer, and spring and an OD green M4 waffle stock and A2 grip from Tony’s Customs at a local gun show. I didn't have the front sling swivel on when I took these pics but have added it since then. So my 20 inch C7A1.5 build is pretty hot on my fav list right now, but this one comes darn close. It's pretty handy, and I like that a 16 inch barrel with mid length gas system will take a bayonet, unlike a 14.5 with a mid length gas system. Because what if I need to bayonet stuff?  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:05:05 AM EDT
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Almost an exact copy (green stock set) of mine except I have a flat top and I attached the FSB to a BA gov barrel. Love that you can stick a bayonet on them. I have it on my bushmaster lower.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:22:40 AM EDT
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That's nice man!
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:06:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tiger222]
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Lol, just made one as well.
Let me know if get the urge to make a replica of Devils Tower out of mashed potatoes;)  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:44:27 PM EDT
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Nice!
It is a pretty handy set up! |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:21:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tiger222: Lol, just made one as well. Let me know if get the urge to make a replica of Devils Tower out of mashed potatoes;) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/61015/97EE5317-EE55-4DE8-883B-F68A8F425957_jpe-3206101.JPG The mid-length thinking S&W AR10 handguards looking great.. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 7:58:16 PM EDT
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Those would look good with a fixed A1 stock, or better yet, a "CS" stock.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:42:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By redfiredog8: The mid-length thinking S&W AR10 handguards looking great.. Is that what those are S&W handguards? I like them, but didn't know which they were. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:43:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stahlgewehr762: Those would look good with a fixed A1 stock, or better yet, a "CS" stock. I do have a fixed stock midlength, pinned 14.5 barrel though.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:16:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tstetz: Is that what those are S&W handguards? I like them, but didn't know which they were. That is what mine are. They look the same.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:19:15 PM EDT
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Source for handguards?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:48:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleARon: Source for handguards? Midwest Gun Parts, they are sold out right now but should have them in stock at some point. Also check Numrich Gun Parts. They may have them. I didn't look. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:50:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleARon: Source for handguards? The Smith's or the green ones I used? Or the ones on the A2 carbine? MA Parts Midlength Handguards If you mean the ones on my A2 midlength, those are Brownells mid length Portuguese AR10 handguards. I don't believe they make them any more. If you mean the Smith's, I want to know too! |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:23:12 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI used the standard PSA tapered hand guards with heat shields, and a PSA carry handle for mine. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:29:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tstetz: The Smith's or the green ones I used? Or the ones on the A2 carbine? MA Parts Midlength Handguards If you mean the ones on my A2 midlength, those are Brownells mid length Portuguese AR10 handguards. I don't believe they make them any more. If you mean the Smith's, I want to know too! |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:10:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleARon: I meant the Smiths. They look a lot like rifle length LSO handguards. They do! I thought they were a version of that at first. Looks like they're cheap too if they come back in stock. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:16:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/6/2024 9:25:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fordtough25: It is super handy OP, I did this one a decade ago and still love it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269204/IMG_9455_jpeg-3206780.JPG That looks good 👍 I kinda like my basic black and OD stocks for now, but one can never rule out the rattle can... |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 11:57:44 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By tstetz: Nice! It is a pretty handy set up! Indeed ! Originally Posted By redfiredog8: The mid-length thinking S&W AR10 handguards looking great.. Thanks, though I got these quite a while back from someone who claimed they were LSO’s, maybe back in 2007? They seem to more of a taper to the front then the S&W |
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USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 12:09:07 PM EDT
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I might have a set of smith handguards if someone is interested let me look.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 5:17:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tiger222: Indeed ! Thanks, though I got these quite a while back from someone who claimed they were LSO’s, maybe back in 2007? They seem to more of a taper to the front then the S&W Riddle me this. Do they have heat shields? Mine do not. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 5:59:13 PM EDT
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They do not have heat shields.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:34:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By redfiredog8: Riddle me this. Do they have heat shields? Mine do not. negatory on the beer can liners ;) |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 9:59:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mtomso7464: Almost an exact copy (green stock set) of mine except I have a flat top and I attached the FSB to a BA gov barrel. Love that you can stick a bayonet on them. I have it on my bushmaster lower. I have an almost exact copy too. Aero Precision barrel I got cheap at ADCO, NODAK Spud M16A1 upper on an Anderson lower with a post ban non collapsible M4 stock. It’s a great lightweight, handy rifle. I always use an A2 sight aperture though. ( old eyes) |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:03:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleARon: Source for handguards? I got a nice set from Cav Arms or Cavalry Manufacturing they are calling them selves these days. ODG mid length, you can get them M4 style but I went with the thinner classic size. Lots of colors to choose from too. @DoubleARon |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:30:40 PM EDT
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Nah. I have OD Cav and RRA mid length in the parts box. I like those skinny S&Ws.
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Posted: 5/7/2024 5:53:56 AM EDT
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retro mid lengths? ...what a crazy concept
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Posted: 5/7/2024 10:52:13 AM EDT
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what a concept. 300 BLK, armalite handguards:
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VAT
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Posted: Yesterday 6:42:45 AM EDT
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Late to this thread, but wanted to post my mid-length CAR.
 Barrel is a Faxon Gunner 14.5" with a non-F FSB and pinned A2X by RAW. This is probably my most well-balanced AR and incredibly lightweight. I bought the upper used (hence the mismatched color scheme) but was just getting ready to build something similar for a K.I.S.S. general purpose field carbine when I saw this for sale on GAFS. I would have gone with a lightweight chrome-lined barrel if I was building it myself, but I really like the balance with the gunner profile. |
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Posted: Yesterday 6:55:38 AM EDT
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Posted: Yesterday 3:51:32 PM EDT
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Posted: Yesterday 4:41:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wentz912]
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I decided I wanted something Gordy-esque, but longer. Ignore the stupid LPVO. A more appropriate dot has since been acquired and installed.
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Posted: Yesterday 5:51:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tiger222: negatory on the beer can liners ;) Also, they fit the round handgaurd retainer instead of the triangular. They are very slim like the CAR forends. I picked up a set for my dedicated .22 upper I pieced together. It looks off, but it feels right. In full auto, you tend to not care about appearances. The others that have shot it haven’t complained anyway, lol! |
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Posted: Yesterday 11:15:51 PM EDT
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  Thinking of hitting this one with the rattlecan soon.
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Posted: Yesterday 11:36:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By enemy_ace: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/345366/retro_middy--3216978.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/345366/retro_middy-3216976.jpgThinking of hitting this one with the rattlecan soon. That's a nice build. What carry handle mount is that? |
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Posted: Yesterday 11:47:33 PM EDT
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If memory serves me, it's from KE Arms (Kinetic Energy Arms)
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