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Posted: 10/23/2014 8:01:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: machinegunseabee]
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Holy crap finally start a new page. Here's mine.
My KISS version is a RRA blemished lower, DPMS guts, CQD end plate, standard carbine buffer, standard stock, VTAC Mk2, magpul trigger guard. The upper is all BM 1:9 twist rate with a semi auto carrier bolt has the sopmod upgrade. I have the light mounted so I can activate it via the tape switch or thumb over the hand-guard so I can activate the click switch for constant on. This gun always goes bang and hits great at 50 yards which is the longest range I can get to right now. Things to do or add; shave down finger rest on grip, get an opaque flip cover for the light or a scout light and cover when they come out with the XM tail cap for them so I can have the same setup. Maybe a Redi Mag and a full auto carrier with a new bolt as well (I.e. MPI/HP shot peened etc etc) head-spaced of course since I've shot the piss out of this. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/23/2014 11:36:10 AM EDT
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Wanted a jeep gun, something that could bounce around the floorboards and still be reliable. Built this with spare parts and added an AA piston kit. Have to admit, this is by far my most favorite AR, its light, accurate and with the piston there is literally no chamber/bolt cleaning. The RD is from Primary Arms and has proven a real winner for the price. Outside is all Magpul MOE furniture with spare Troy sights. The camo is from my first attempt with rattle cans. FWIW, the paint has been holding up great, after 4 years of riding in the jeep. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:05:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bending_rodriguez]
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Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:34:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bending_rodriguez: Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it http://i59.tinypic.com/t9cxsm.jpg Great job! The A1 upper truly has found a home when it comes to an IDF build.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:39:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bending_rodriguez:
Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it
http://i59.tinypic.com/t9cxsm.jpg this is winning. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:45:55 PM EDT
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One thing though... Get a flat slip ring!
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Posted: 10/23/2014 8:56:45 PM EDT
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Thanks guys! And yea I could see a flat slip ring in the future
I honestly don't feel any difference when hiding the rifle from the 14.5 to the 11.5 barrel.....but it looks better! |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:18:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bending_rodriguez:
Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it
http://i59.tinypic.com/t9cxsm.jpg very nice
F1 was approved on my nodak lower yesterday 
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:33:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1iviper: very nice F1 was approved on my nodak lower yesterday http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1857_zps5b0508dc.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1888_zps3151a9e3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1899_zps4c16315d.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1iviper: Originally Posted By bending_rodriguez: Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it http://i59.tinypic.com/t9cxsm.jpg very nice F1 was approved on my nodak lower yesterday http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1857_zps5b0508dc.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1888_zps3151a9e3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/1iviper/IMG_1899_zps4c16315d.jpg That's about as perfect as you can get an IDF clone. Great work! Mine is with John Thomas getting a "true" IDF barrel assembly. Everything will be correct with the exception of mine having 1:7 rifling. I can't wait to get it back. Viper's pics are making me want to start another IDF build. I absolutely love my beat up looking 13er but I may just build another "pristine" one. Another thing I have been kicking around is having a batch of "clone-correct" 13-ish barrel assemblies made. No one is making them and the conversion work necessary to yield one costs more than a new barrel. I figure a batch of 10-20 would bring the price down for all you IDF fans out there.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:39:38 PM EDT
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It's an epidemic
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:58:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511: It's an epidemic Scott, what are we gonna do next? You been eyeballin' the MK12 thread at all?
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:00:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Scott, what are we gonna do next? You been eyeballin' the MK12 thread at all? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By Alaska511:
It's an epidemic Scott, what are we gonna do next? You been eyeballin' the MK12 thread at all? FUCK NO 11.5 inch  I am already eyeballin' the upper at PK
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:01:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bending_rodriguez]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Scott, what are we gonna do next? You been eyeballin' the MK12 thread at all? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By Alaska511:
It's an epidemic Scott, what are we gonna do next? You been eyeballin' the MK12 thread at all? That's my plan. I'm getting ready to sell of the block II upper to help fund the mk12. I'm going the MOD 0 route. What are you thinking? Oh and viper, badass pair! |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 1:15:47 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
One thing though... Get a flat slip ring! Source? I have a desperate need Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:31:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Source? I have a desperate need Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By PFran42: One thing though... Get a flat slip ring! Source? I have a desperate need Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 12:22:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
One step closer! The only 12.5" FSB barrel I could find was a Noveske N4... which sucks because now I am reluctant to have it re-profiled as a lightweight. I know... 1st World problems... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iVeeArej0sk/VDXR2z9gu6I/AAAAAAABK24/kcX2mn-u06I/w1214-h898-no/IMG_20141008_200423~3.jpg Nice!
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Posted: 10/24/2014 1:30:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By PFran42:
One thing though... Get a flat slip ring! Source? I have a desperate need
Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile http://shop.ar15sport.ihoststores.com/productinfo_v3.aspx?productid=RET-XMSLIP So the only difference between those two is the top link includes a barrel nut? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 4:13:32 PM EDT
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FWIW guys, I recently rented the movie Jarhead 2 on Redbox. Imagine my surprise when I saw the Marines using IDF weapons. Yes, an 11.5" A1 carbine with Eyal (SP?) scope for one. Also an M16A1E1ish rifle, again with IDF scope. Not a great flick, but watchable, and the gun porn is pretty surprising, if not accurate.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:55:43 PM EDT
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Mine is with John Thomas getting a "true" IDF barrel assembly. Everything will be correct with the exception of mine having 1:7 rifling. I can't wait to get it back. Viper's pics are making me want to start another IDF build. I absolutely love my beat up looking 13er but I may just build another "pristine" one. i saw that over in the retro forum that you sent a barrel off to him to be duded up
looking forward to the pics when it's all done , don't forget a good pic of the barrel work
FUCK
NO 11.5 inch I am already eyeballin' the upper at PKi'm collecting parts for a colt m733 clone myself 
Oh and viper, badass pair! thanks you sir
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Posted: 10/26/2014 5:02:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/26/2014 6:35:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BePhreed]
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Bought a 1950 marked GP strap yesterday for three dollars. Looking forward to making a sling out of it. What's the best way to knot off the 550 cord?
ETA: It's for this. 
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Posted: 10/26/2014 7:53:49 PM EDT
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My faux "NIckel Grass" carbine. If in addition to Colt, GM and H&R could make M16's, why couldn't another government-contract gunmaker produce one?
Let's say High Standard made one that ended up in one of the Israeli shipments in 1973, complete with Star of David proofmark. If HS did one in their own black instead of Colt Gray, it might have looked like this. 
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Posted: 10/26/2014 11:26:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradpierson26]
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My first, of hopefully many, contribution in this thread.
A1 upper from the EE, teardrop FA from Brownells, 1:8 16" colt barrel in the white. Will get chopped to 12.5" and profiled to .620" CAR stock is also en route from an Arfcommer. I've got an Anderson stripped lower sitting at my FFL but a partial gate Nodak is calling my name 
I will say, you guys are better clone builders than I. Mine will have a gunfighter mod 4 charging handle, BADASS, and blue force gear vcas sling, probably an ALG trigger as well. It will have a flat slip ring though and an A1 grip which I loathe. 
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Posted: 10/26/2014 11:33:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Very nice! Tell us about the barrel. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By Strela:
My faux "NIckel Grass" carbine. If in addition to Colt, GM and H&R could make M16's, why couldn't another government-contract gunmaker produce one? Let's say High Standard made one that ended up in one of the Israeli shipments in 1973, complete with Star of David proofmark. If HS did one in their own black instead of Colt Gray, it might have looked like this. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/56fa421f-0558-4ee0-8b1f-31b0c50b0036_zpsbd0847e2.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/91f5046e-4bb2-452e-bf67-408e47519a30_zps07f8e118.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/1386dbf4-5c5c-4aa5-8275-be87cd0dccbe_zpsba07ce55.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/b53fadf2-9ce4-4c04-a546-fcebdfacc364_zps16c6579f.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/IMG_4231_zps4b3acfac.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/IMG_4304_zps1a7c3e62.jpg Very nice! Tell us about the barrel. Well, as everyone knows the originals were cut down 20's. I wasn't going to go that authentic for a figment of my imagination, so I had Retro Wizard John Thomas chop a 16" with a .625 FSB down to 13", then topped it with a standard A1. John did tweak the gas port a little. |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 10/27/2014 4:31:53 PM EDT
[#26]
Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards?
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Posted: 10/27/2014 6:14:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocGlockster: Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards? EE
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Posted: 10/27/2014 6:29:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bending_rodriguez:
Here it is.....I had to strip down a BCM upper(within 5 minutes of opening the box) to do this.....it was worth it
Beautiful!! |
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Posted: 10/28/2014 2:45:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308: FWIW guys, I recently rented the movie Jarhead 2 on Redbox. Imagine my surprise when I saw the Marines using IDF weapons. Yes, an 11.5" A1 carbine with Eyal (SP?) scope for one. Also an M16A1E1ish rifle, again with IDF scope. Not a great flick, but watchable, and the gun porn is pretty surprising, if not accurate. |
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Posted: 10/28/2014 2:56:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocGlockster: Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards?  http://idfcarbine.com/accessories/handguards-and-rail-systems/ There is an easy source for them now with FAB Defense currently building them for the IDF, and Mako importing them. |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2014 4:02:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762Precision:
http://idfcarbine.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/fg-israeli-idf-handguards.jpg http://idfcarbine.com/accessories/handguards-and-rail-systems/ There is an easy source for them now with FAB Defense currently building them for the IDF, and Mako importing them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762Precision:
Originally Posted By DocGlockster:
Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards? http://idfcarbine.com/accessories/handguards-and-rail-systems/ There is an easy source for them now with FAB Defense currently building them for the IDF, and Mako importing them. Cool. Thanks. Do you have to have a thin profile barrel for them to fit, or will they fit an M4 profile barrel? |
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Posted: 10/28/2014 4:33:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocGlockster:
Cool. Thanks. Do you have to have a thin profile barrel for them to fit, or will they fit an M4 profile barrel? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocGlockster:
Originally Posted By 762Precision:
Originally Posted By DocGlockster:
Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards? http://idfcarbine.com/accessories/handguards-and-rail-systems/ There is an easy source for them now with FAB Defense currently building them for the IDF, and Mako importing them. Cool. Thanks. Do you have to have a thin profile barrel for them to fit, or will they fit an M4 profile barrel? They fit an M4 barrel fine. |
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Posted: 10/28/2014 10:28:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196:
They fit an M4 barrel fine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196:
Originally Posted By DocGlockster:
Originally Posted By 762Precision:
Originally Posted By DocGlockster:
Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards? http://idfcarbine.com/accessories/handguards-and-rail-systems/ There is an easy source for them now with FAB Defense currently building them for the IDF, and Mako importing them. Cool. Thanks. Do you have to have a thin profile barrel for them to fit, or will they fit an M4 profile barrel? They fit an M4 barrel fine. In fact, they fit a SOCOM barrel fine. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 4:11:19 AM EDT
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Here is my KISS/lightweight build, Rguns A1 upper, PSA complete lower with a B5 brovo stock.
Question for you guys with CAR stocks, how loose/rattly are they? Thanks. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 7:38:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocGlockster:
Where are you guys getting those "super skinny" handguards? You can either find a set of original ones or a set from IDFcarbine.com The IDF models have Mako stamps on them. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 8:37:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By para_frame:
Here is my KISS/lightweight build, Rguns A1 upper, PSA complete lower with a B5 brovo stock. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/paraframe/20141028_081959_zpsikoaj8dk.jpg Question for you guys with CAR stocks, how loose/rattly are they? Thanks. I've only used Colt CAR stocks, and they aren't super loose. They don't fit as tight as a Magpul or a Rogers. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:17:14 PM EDT
[#37]
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips?
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:52:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 8:30:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511:
I got mine from Apex Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex My cupboard. I don't have many left, and none I want to part with, but I have enough. I think the hardest to find at present is a NIW, black one. I remember when mottled was hard to find. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 8:54:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradpierson26]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511:
I got mine from Apex Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex Holy shit! $29 for "good" condition?!?! Is that really the market price? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 6:31:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
Holy shit! $29 for "good" condition?!?! Is that really the market price? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By Alaska511:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex Holy shit! $29 for "good" condition?!?! Is that really the market price? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Yep.......even pricier for excellent condition ones. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 7:54:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By faawrenchbndr: Yep.......even pricier for excellent condition ones. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By faawrenchbndr: Originally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By Alaska511: Originally Posted By bradpierson26: You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex Holy shit! $29 for "good" condition?!?! Is that really the market price? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Yep.......even pricier for excellent condition ones. ....and pricier still for perfect condition ones.
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Posted: 10/30/2014 8:22:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dalle0001]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
....and pricier still for perfect condition ones. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PFran42:
Originally Posted By faawrenchbndr:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By Alaska511:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
You guys have a source for A1 pistol grips? I got mine from Apex Holy shit! $29 for "good" condition?!?! Is that really the market price? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Yep.......even pricier for excellent condition ones. ....and pricier still for perfect condition ones. I got mine from fulton armory for 10 bucks. It's listed under good used condition and I got two and they're not too bad. They are a little beat up but otherwise in great condition with nothing missing or torn off. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:21:18 AM EDT
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I bought a set of "skinny" colt handguards from a member here for an excellent price....he threw a perfect condition a1 grip into the box with them without telling me. What a great surprise
My 2nd I got on the EE for a great price as well. Both of these were gotten about a year ago though....it seems times have changed. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 10:42:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dalle0001:
I got mine from fulton armory for 10 bucks. It's listed under good used condition and I got two and they're not too bad. They are a little beat up but otherwise in great condition with nothing missing or torn off. Fulton Armory it is Is this correct as well? |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 6:26:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By dalle0001:
I got mine from fulton armory for 10 bucks. It's listed under good used condition and I got two and they're not too bad. They are a little beat up but otherwise in great condition with nothing missing or torn off. Fulton Armory it is Is this correct as well? Screw it, bought the slip ring and "good" A1 grip Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 7:14:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bending_rodriguez:
I bought a set of "skinny" colt handguards from a member here for an excellent price....he threw a perfect condition a1 grip into the box with them without telling me. What a great surprise
My 2nd I got on the EE for a great price as well. Both of these were gotten about a year ago though....it seems times have changed. Some people here like to rag on gun shows, but recently I bought a nice pair of 6 hole skinny handguards with heat shields for 5 bucks out of some guys "junk" box.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 6:08:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Strela:
Some people here like to rag on gun shows, but recently I bought a nice pair of 6 hole skinny handguards with heat shields for 5 bucks out of some guys "junk" box.
Gun Shows are a great source for small parts and furniture......IF you know what you are looking for |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:02:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: hipower90]
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Back in the day, when there wasn't an internet (hard to even imagine now, even for this guy)..all there really was...was gun shows. Much different then now imo. More retail now. Back then (late 70s early 80s), one was lucky to find even 2-3 small tables that even had ANY AR15 related items. If I found a good part, I bought it. Saw and bought the ONLY Colt FA BCG I'd ever seen in yrs way back then. Still have it, and its running strong. There was absolutely no complete uppers, LPKs, UPKs, stocks, etc etc. Took me months to find enough items to build up my 2nd AR (and first ground up build) in 83 or so. Plus, prices actually WERE measurably cheaper then LGSs. Not so much now.
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Posted: 11/1/2014 12:39:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: heavyduty]
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Derp - posted wrong pic
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