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Posted: 5/26/2017 4:30:20 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
I'd love to see the heads explode in GD if they saw that last pic A Mossberg 500, an M14, and a 1911  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Sling for the A4 clone, prefer the M1907 sling. For a shooting aid can't go wrong after 110 years. This one made in Jan 2012. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/69841da9-515e-4e2c-82b1-25d771490774.jpg Other on my Mk13 in Iraq http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/9809700_50_.jpg and on the M14 National Match (visiting son in Baghdad). Pistol belt held a 44' Rem Rand M1911A1 with 105 rds. 
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/P1000225.JPG CD A Mossberg 500, an M14, and a 1911 
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Posted: 5/26/2017 4:32:02 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
I'm not sure of the cloneliness, but Primary Arms has really good prices on Magpul slings right now. You had to put 1 in a cart to find out what it was and the one I looked at was like half priced. 24.99 for a magpul sling. You would think some GI's would've used a magpul sling, but maybe not....... CD could say.
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Posted: 5/26/2017 4:32:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
[#3]
don't remember if I posted this one.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2017 9:42:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MRTEX]
[#4]
Before sling and Optics 
after sling and optics i'm sure i have a better photo laying around somewhere =) edit: that thing was stupid accurate by the way. fist size group on the face of a silhouette using green tip @ 200m with an ACOG and milspec trigger (obviously) this is Shaniqua. |
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Posted: 5/27/2017 10:51:37 AM EDT
[#5]
Has anyone here ever compared accuracy with M5 RAS vs standard A2 handguard?
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Posted: 5/27/2017 1:52:07 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeE23666:
Has anyone here ever compared accuracy with M5 RAS vs standard A2 handguard? |
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Posted: 5/27/2017 6:39:56 PM EDT
[#7]
I picked up a Colt A4 this morning NIB. This thread is going to cost me quite a bit of money.
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Posted: 5/27/2017 9:27:24 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
I picked up a Colt A4 this morning NIB. This thread is going to cost me quite a bit of money. 
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/28/2017 4:39:56 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
I picked up a Colt A4 this morning NIB. This thread is going to cost me quite a bit of money. but yeah, headslap for not posting pics. Slacker. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 5:17:02 PM EDT
[#10]
Sorry, didn't have time to post a pic yesterday.
Will be getting an Acog and RAS in the next week or so. I've watched this thread for a while now and have been setting money aside to make it happen. I gotta say, the rifle feels very well balanced. Taking it shooting in the morning. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 5:29:52 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
Sorry, didn't have time to post a pic yesterday.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/452515/20170528-170137-218488.jpg Will be getting an Acog and RAS in the next week or so. I've watched this thread for a while now and have been setting money aside to make it happen. I gotta say, the rifle feels very well balanced. Taking it shooting in the morning. for me, Colt is always the most pretty 20 incher |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 6:29:38 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Congrats! She is as beautyful as it gets. for me, Colt is always the most pretty 20 incher |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 7:54:31 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
Thanks! Looking forward to getting it like several in this thread. I am actually working on another one myself. I sold the one pictured below (upper left) because neither upper nor lower satisfied me. So I bought a Colt A4 upper and the lower is a Nodak Spud, since Colt lowers are pretty much banned here in California. RAS, ACOG and other accessories - it's cool to actually have them. 
Older Looking Ar15s by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2017 10:59:44 AM EDT
[#14]
Here's some A4s from my latest teaching gig
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Posted: 5/29/2017 1:17:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NCPatrolAR:
Here's some A4s from my latest teaching gig http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/VSM/3EC08C52-10C0-452D-A697-D78859D740C3_zpskmpvuu5o.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/VSM/2CD3AE43-37BC-45AC-8EB5-AEA8808968EC_zpskyuj7hc9.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/VSM/874421E3-A48D-4E5B-944B-593C4F1CE31A_zpsz4aats3c.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/29/2017 7:24:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mhode]
[#16]
 Attached FileHere's one I assembled a few weeks ago. Still having issues with it cycling though. Reinstalled the gas tube but haven't had a chance for another range trip to verify. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2017 2:10:39 PM EDT
[#17]
new to the A4 Scene
kinda cheated but couldn't pass it up, i bought a PSA upper when they were on sale 199 and free shipping. i know its not entirely clone correct but like i said 199 shipped. looking for some deals on parts like the m5 ras and an a2 stock kit. think im gonna do an army style build matech and a vortex strikefire in a QRP mount. to cheap for a real Aimpoint. Any heads up on a m5 RAS would be cool, KAC or P&S. |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 2:36:12 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AL1EN:
Any heads up on a m5 RAS would be cool, KAC or P&S. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2017 3:06:54 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 86HMMWV:
This was an excellent price. Either wait for them to come back in stock, or be a little patient in the Equipment Exchange here. Thanks for the tip |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 3:12:31 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AL1EN:
I just backordered one so we will see if it ever comes back in stock. Thanks for the tip |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2017 3:52:35 PM EDT
[#21]
see and thats worth the saving over a KAC to me.
and i read that p&S are used in the wild. |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 6:03:04 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AL1EN:
see and thats worth the saving over a KAC to me. and i read that p&S are used in the wild. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2017 7:27:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ckopp636]
[#23]
I can finally post a picture in this thread. This is my first "rifle", and I am loving it. Some day it will wear an Acog
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Posted: 5/30/2017 7:46:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ckopp636:
I can finally post a picture in this thread. This is my first "rifle", and I am loving it. Some day it will wear an Acog http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/Christopher_Kopp/DSC_0848_zps0lrvnt8n.jpg Here's my second attempt. Lower is temporary crap. Picking up my Nodak A2 on Friday. Upper and BCG, stock (military USGI) and pistol grip are pure Colt. ETA: I do have an M5 RAS for her, but I am waiting to install it. I like the look and function of simplicity so much. 
Colt A4 by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 9:49:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 86HMMWV]
[#25]
ckopp636 and SoloDallas, both look great! I'm partial to them when they have a carry handle.
I was in my spare parts a week or so ago and saw that I am a barrel, BCG and stock shell away from another M16A4. I don't care if I build it or not as I don't need yet another AR, but if I find one of those FN barrels that came with the Palmetto upper assemblies (the barrel has to M4 ramps for my upper receiver), then I will put it together. My ArmaLite A4 I built in 2010:  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 10:07:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 86HMMWV:
ckopp636 and SoloDallas, both look great! I'm partial to them when they have a carry handle. I was in my spare parts a week or so ago and saw that I am a barrel, BCG and stock shell away from another M16A4. I don't care if I build it or not as I don't need yet another AR, but if I find one of those FN barrels that came with the Palmetto upper assemblies (the barrel has to M4 ramps for my upper receiver), then I will put it together. My ArmaLite A4 I built in 2010: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/255608/IMG-0326-220196.JPG However, I then realize I can't be without A1, A2 and A4. Must have them all (I too am partial to the carry handle, hence A1 and A2). So I purchased again but better this time, Colt upper etc. |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 11:23:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#27]
Service post for FLDiveCop - seen your pictures on the previous page (and several others of yours) - usually you have a high contrast (most definitely your lighting) so I wanted to fix this one. High contrast and poor lighting often won't let the shape and color of our black rifles stand out as they deserve.
Hope you won't mind if I retouched (though lightly) your picture. Pretty inspiring one, also.  Attached File |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2017 1:37:40 PM EDT
[#28]
SoloDallas, that A1 buttplate is making me wince. LOL. But besides that, looks really really good.
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Posted: 5/31/2017 3:41:43 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
SoloDallas, that A1 buttplate is making me wince. LOL. But besides that, looks really really good.
Original A2 (Colt) parts incoming Sir (buttplate, screws - the A1 bottom buttplate screw is way longer than the A2 and you can see it sticking it out from that butt!), due on Friday (checks watch, date) |
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Posted: 5/31/2017 7:27:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2017 11:40:13 PM EDT
[#31]
The RAS just makes the A4 look so mean.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/1/2017 12:17:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
[#32]
Where did you get the IR laser? Is it real?
Sometimes I feel like I wanna get an airsoft one and attach it to my A2 20"er, the old fashioned way. Where the two mounts attached directly to the barrel....... For no good reason other than it looks cool. I can't afford real NV stuff. |
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Posted: 6/1/2017 12:24:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Where did you get the IR laser? Is it real? Sometimes I feel like I wanna get an airsoft one and attach it to my A2 20"er, the old fashioned way. Where the two mounts attached directly to the barrel....... For no good reason other than it looks cool. I can't afford real NV stuff. ETA: I used to have some airsoft stuff, especially when back in Shitaly (grew up there) because simply, some stuff you couldn't own there. I'll tell you this: after a while, you hate the airsoft accessories you end up using on your clones. They look fake (unless - for example - you completely paint them and then, still) and you knowing they ain't the real deal you simply don't appreciate their presence. They end up being thrown in the bin and you revert to the simplicity of your gun. I bought almost every one of these laser pointers - some military - and after a while, I don't even want them on the gun anymore. They're great for the impression and all - if you use them to hunt, more power to you - but after a while you really want a light stick that suits you properly. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/1/2017 2:32:25 AM EDT
[#34]
True that.
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Posted: 6/2/2017 12:23:19 PM EDT
[#35]
Just ordered the parts kit with CHF barrel from PSA for $599 shipped. I know that the CHF barrel isn't "clone correct," but it should be close.
What other things are off on the PSA Upper? I ordered the P&S M5 from Brownells (backorderd). Came to $94.60 shipped with my Edge membership and C&R discount. Bought another small item, and then used a $10 off coupong. Not bad. I'll be running a KAC Micro, which is clone correct for the rear sight, right? So much excite. |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 1:20:36 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By purevl2:
Just ordered the parts kit with CHF barrel from PSA for $599 shipped. I know that the CHF barrel isn't "clone correct," but it should be close. What other things are off on the PSA Upper? I ordered the P&S M5 from Brownells (backorderd). Came to $94.60 shipped with my Edge membership and C&R discount. Bought another small item, and then used a $10 off coupong. Not bad. I'll be running a KAC Micro, which is clone correct for the rear sight, right? So much excite. |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 1:22:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By purevl2:
Just ordered the parts kit with CHF barrel from PSA for $599 shipped. I know that the CHF barrel isn't "clone correct," but it should be close. What other things are off on the PSA Upper? I ordered the P&S M5 from Brownells (backorderd). Came to $94.60 shipped with my Edge membership and C&R discount. Bought another small item, and then used a $10 off coupong. Not bad. I'll be running a KAC Micro, which is clone correct for the rear sight, right? So much excite. For a Army version it would be a Matech BUIS which is issued (and cheapest) Since I'm retired Army I'll drop a Matech on mine. I'm looking for a rifle upper to replace my carbine ramped upper. I have had about a 2% failure to feed rate with a M4 upper/Rifle extension. CD |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 1:29:50 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By purevl2:
Just ordered the parts kit with CHF barrel from PSA for $599 shipped. I know that the CHF barrel isn't "clone correct," but it should be close. What other things are off on the PSA Upper? I ordered the P&S M5 from Brownells (backorderd). Came to $94.60 shipped with my Edge membership and C&R discount. Bought another small item, and then used a $10 off coupong. Not bad. I'll be running a KAC Micro, which is clone correct for the rear sight, right? So much excite.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 5:03:41 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
KAC Micro is not to my knowledge clone correct. Close but not correct. For a Marine clone it will either be a detachable carrying handle or KAC 600. (not 100%) CD They are all over the place for sale, more of them have probably been stolen than used by Marines. |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 5:07:57 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Postal0311:
USMC adopted the KAC 2-600m Micro. Even had them marked USMC. They are all over the place for sale, more of them have probably been stolen than used by Marines. |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 5:42:17 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Postal0311:
USMC adopted the KAC 2-600m Micro. Even had them marked USMC. They are all over the place for sale, more of them have probably been stolen than used by Marines. CD |
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Posted: 6/2/2017 5:43:39 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256:
Mine is the same as yours. PSA CHF kit, P&S, and yes I know the Magpul grip isn't correct https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/214520/Screenshot-20170602-132658-221761.JPG |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2017 5:48:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/3/2017 12:20:37 PM EDT
[#44]
Forgive my ignorance, but is the RCO model Acog the only clone correct model?
I plan on ordering an Acog today, but I prefer the looks of the TA31F over the RCO. |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 1:40:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FlDiveCop71]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
Forgive my ignorance, but is the RCO model Acog the only clone correct model? I plan on ordering an Acog today, but I prefer the looks of the TA31F over the RCO. The TA31RCO-M150 ACOG - though originally designed for use with the M4/M4A1 with a 14.5" barrel, has been used with a number of Army M16A4s as well. |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 2:22:32 PM EDT
[#46]
RCO is on the way.
My first clone build so wanting to do it right. |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 4:13:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#47]
So happy with how it came out this time. I used quality stuff as opposed to my previous A4 'clone'. One of the things I am happiest about is having removed logos of random companies. It is either FN or Colt for me - for the clones I can't stand anything else and frankly these days, a clean lower is worth its weight in gold. No crap, just the essentials AND a great finish. It completely matches 100% the Colt upper - that velvet-like black finish.
Colt upper, Nodak-Spud lower (no Colt here in CA) and all Colt original internals. Trigger is Geissele one stage. Happy happy. AND it looks great, this time. The buttstock is a new Colt and feels like velvet as well. Using my NSN on this one though I have a couple of RCOs. ETA: I Have seen the Tango-Down grip used by some Marines in pictures from 'abroad', so I went on and added that. So comfortable and easy to remove - move around. 
Colt-Nodak M16A4 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Colt-Nodak M16A4 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Colt-Nodak M16A4 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 4:21:10 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shagohod:
Snip I plan on ordering an Acog today, but I prefer the looks of the TA31F over the RCO. |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 9:18:36 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Don't they look identical? Where do you see the differences Other than those small differences, the physical housings between the two models are identical... in fact - if one really wanted to go the distance - they could technically retro-fit the RCO-A4's adjuster caps & cap-lanyard & kill flash to a TA31F, and then it would have the exact same outward appearance as that of the TA31RCO-A4 ACOG. Other than that though, I have no idea what he means about the TA31-F having better looks.... |
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Posted: 6/3/2017 9:28:54 PM EDT
[#50]
Thought so!
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