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Posted: 11/21/2023 5:35:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SlowTA: You cost me some money  Here's hoping for some Geissele DDC deals as well! Got mine in today. Daaang she purty. It’s about as close to tano on steel in appearance as you’re going to get. Staking is good, gas ring to race fit is right where it should be, bolt is marked, everything is as advertised. If I wasn’t going on an AR hiatus after this build I’d probably order a few more. Next to a DDC rail. 
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Posted: 11/22/2023 1:19:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.)
Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 1:28:16 PM EDT
[#3]
2 buffer tube options on sale
https://ar15discounts.com/products/aero-precision-ar-15-enhanced-carbine-buffer-kit-w-carbine-buffer/ https://www.bigtexordnance.com/product/kratos-6-position-m4-carbine-length-receiver-extension-buffer-tube-kratos-design-group-7075-t6/?utm_source=remarkety&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BF15%2011%2F21%20-%20KDG2%20-%203pm%20CST%20-%20CR&utm_content=&_rmId=LbnJdYd13zHkqbZRKLevtMQLAEYKn2TER6NJZ 25% off with coupon code: kratosre |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 2:27:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.) Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale Got me |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 3:54:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By officerX: Got me Sorry! More Tano from OP Oops. Looks like this one is Cerakote. Still nice though.. Edit: Well, this one's Tano! 
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Posted: 11/23/2023 8:19:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#6]
Geissele Black Friday sale is live.
DDC receiver set for $160 and charging handle for $65 in my cart. ETA: The Geissele LPVO in DDC is on sale for $400. Seen a lot of nitpicking the feature set on them but that’s $600 off. 
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Posted: 11/23/2023 10:15:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Geissele Black Friday sale is live. DDC receiver set for $160 and charging handle for $65 in my cart. ETA: The Geissele LPVO in DDC is on sale for $400. Seen a lot of nitpicking the feature set on them but that’s $600 off. I’m in for another DDC set as I wasn’t happy with my MSP rose gold color. Great price on a receiver set, period. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 11:39:47 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: I’m in for another DDC set as I wasn’t happy with my MSP rose gold color. Great price on a receiver set, period. Dang. I went back debating another set just to have and they’re already gone. |
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Posted: 11/27/2023 5:38:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: officerX]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Just got an email from Optics Planet (not my preferred dealer, but just the same.) Tanodized Trijicon MRO on sale It’s darker in person 
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MO, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2023 9:54:09 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Got mine in today. Daaang she purty. It’s about as close to tano on steel in appearance as you’re going to get. Staking is good, gas ring to race fit is right where it should be, bolt is marked, everything is as advertised. If I wasn’t going on an AR hiatus after this build I’d probably order a few more. Next to a DDC rail. https://i.ibb.co/wKkRd38/IMG-2984.jpg Mine came in and matched my DDC rail pretty closely too. Very very nice quality. |
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Posted: 11/28/2023 2:00:10 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By officerX: It’s darker in person https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/335460/IMG_0600-3042257.jpg Still looks nice, no doubt. And, it's Tanno! |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 8:56:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#12]
Got my SCH from Black Friday today. Same dark anodizing as my Mk16 and a spot on match. Wondering if Geissele didn’t change things up. Unfortunately my buffer tube and receivers are still pending.
Really beating myself up on a barrel. Wanting something really light but the CHF options for 14.5 LW barrels suck hard. BCM is forever out of stock. Debating just throwing a Faxon in it since FN and DD seem to think lightweight means anything but HBAR. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 10:03:07 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Got my SCH from Black Friday today. Same dark anodizing as my Mk16 and a spot on match. Wondering if Geissele didn’t change things up. Unfortunately my buffer tube and receivers are still pending. Really beating myself up on a barrel. Wanting something really light but the CHF options for 14.5 LW barrels suck hard. BCM is forever out of stock. Debating just throwing a Faxon in it since FN and DD seem to think lightweight means anything but HBAR. Not CHF, but these are a great option. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/30/2023 10:09:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bikencycle]
[#14]
Quote HistoryBallistic Advantage barrels are great. BKing has the best prices and is great to deal with. They ship very quickly. BKing Firearms offering of Ballistic Advantage items |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 9:34:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#15]
I haven’t had the best of luck with BA unfortunately.
Turns out the place I looked had the wrong profile for the picture so going to go with a DD LW CHF 14.5” with a Geissele gas block. That will probably have to wait until after the holidays though as I’m looking at around $600 for the barrel, gas block, muzzle device, and pinning. Ouch. Anyone have experience with Geissele’s 4-6 week wait on FFL items? Hoping it’s not actually 4-6 weeks. Still planning to go no black on this build. Debating if I have the Mk16 rail bolts coated. Sounds cheesy but they’re literally going to be the only thing that’s black. |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 10:20:09 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Still planning to go no black on this build. Debating if I have the Mk16 rail bolts coated. Sounds cheesy but they’re literally going to be the only thing that’s black. Hardcore |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 3:48:16 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Hardcore Yeah I’m torn on committing. Stuff like sling buckles, iron sight screws, etc, there’s a lot of little stuff to chase down that just doesn’t seem logical. Oh well, I won’t finish it out for a month or two so plenty of time to change course. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:06:28 PM EDT
[#18]
Just got my Black Friday receivers from Geissele. No doubt they changed their anodizing process. All are more brownodized and it’s thick too. Will throw some pics up later. Was hoping for a lighter shade but not any less enthusiastic.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:20:21 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Just got my Black Friday receivers from Geissele. No doubt they changed their anodizing process. All are more brownodized and it's thick too. Will throw some pics up later. Was hoping for a lighter shade but not any less enthusiastic. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:22:15 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 135Patriots: Totally subjective but my favorite shades of DDC were the older, kinda purple/rose gold hues of brown. A lot of the CMT handguards mimick those shades. Same. I have bought like 7 different DDC products in the last month, all of them are basically gold. Which is fine, but I do miss the old variation. Guess I’ll stick to the blem sales |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 6:24:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#21]
My lower is pretty copper in color. Also didn’t know the receiver sets came with tabbed uppers. Guess I’ll have to keep an eye out for a tabbed Mk16 during sales. Not far off from completing the blooper duty.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2023 11:55:41 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: My lower is pretty copper in color. Also didn't know the receiver sets came with tabbed uppers. Guess I'll have to keep an eye out for a tabbed Mk16 during sales. Not far off from completing the blooper duty. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/61399/PhotoRoom_20231208_162015_jpeg-3053646.JPG My card has not even been charged yet from the BF sale. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:30:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Outrider]
[#23]
Got my Black Friday DDC receiver set in and pretty disappointed in A) the matching between receivers, period and B) the copper/rose gold color of the lower. The upper shade is actually really nice.
I've included some comparisons among some other tandodize shades including a DDC set from a few years ago. I'll have to figure out what I want to do.  
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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:37:20 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Got my Black Friday DDC receiver set in and pretty disappointed in A) the matching between receivers, period and B) the copper/rose gold color of the lower. The upper shade is actually really nice. I've included some comparisons among some other tandodize shades including a DDC set from a few years ago. I'll have to figure out what I want to do. https://i.imgur.com/PIalXxn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/EkbAFB3.jpg that rose/copper DDC on your lower looks similar to the older DDC color that was on the older rails. how does it look in natural light vs artificial light? t |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:44:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5L33P3R: that rose/copper DDC on your lower looks similar to the older DDC color that was on the older rails. how does it look in natural light vs artificial light? t These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 9:15:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. Agreed. I like the more tanish gold like my Mk8’s. I can live with mine though. At least it’s not metallic maroon like my CMT DRT rail. There’s an anodizing shade trade thread in their industry forum FYI. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 9:33:48 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Got my Black Friday DDC receiver set in and pretty disappointed in A) the matching between receivers, period and B) the copper/rose gold color of the lower. The upper shade is actually really nice. I've included some comparisons among some other tandodize shades including a DDC set from a few years ago. I'll have to figure out what I want to do. https://i.imgur.com/PIalXxn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wOLAm4V.jpg That DDC and MSP combo in your second picture looks pretty nice to me! |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 9:35:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 5L33P3R]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: That DDC and MSP combo in your second picture looks pretty nice to me! I agree, I hope the ambi tano receiver set I have coming is that shade and not gold. I prefer the rose/copper/purple-brown tano shades T |
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Posted: 12/21/2023 1:20:44 PM EDT
[#29]
MSP upper/lower look good to me. All the other stuff looks good too truthfully. 500 shades..
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2023 3:17:45 AM EDT
[#30]
I’d buy that new DDC lower if you want to sell it.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2023 11:37:39 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: These pictures were taken outside with no artificial lighting and indirect sunlight. I really like the stripped DDC upper color. Its the MSP set and new DDC lower shades I don't care for. The MSP upper is almost a dead match for the new DDC lower. I guess it's the "copper" and " rose gold" like shades I'm trying to avoid. More neutral browns for me. The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 11:52:37 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmh556: The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/product/m18-receiver-set/ I'm pretty sure they do Ripcord's products. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 11:54:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmh556: The MSP upper/lower combo looks pretty good. Please post the link on where to get the MSP receivers, I am interested in picking them up. Maybe here? MSP Receiver Set Edit: Outrider beat me to it! |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 5:32:28 PM EDT
[#34]
Non tano but tano looking heathenry: ATEI does FDE PVD that looks very tanodized for steel parts.
I just ordered a coyote frame HK USP and will eventually have the slide, jet funnel magwell, and slide stop done in this finish. (This belongs to a member here but don’t know who.)  Attached File |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2023 9:36:37 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/product/m18-receiver-set/ I'm pretty sure they do Ripcord's products. Thank you for the link. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2024 11:02:12 AM EDT
[#36]
Gentlemen. I need the hivemind's assistance. I have caught the bug. Trying to find a tano'd 7" quality rail with a 1.3" or larger ID to fit a riflespeed gas block on a pistol-length gas system. Been researching and Aero's Kodiak Atlas apparently won't work due to the material where the gas block/tube would sit. Also looking back on the thread, I missed the train on a G rail that isn't 9"+.
Trying to build a 50 shades of Tan or Tano/Green-o 8.5" 300 not-a-honey-badger-why-do-I-not-just-buy-one-at-this-point. |
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Posted: 1/1/2024 11:44:35 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: Gentlemen. I need the hivemind's assistance. I have caught the bug. Trying to find a tano'd 7" quality rail with a 1.3" or larger ID to fit a riflespeed gas block on a pistol-length gas system. Been researching and Aero's Kodiak Atlas apparently won't work due to the material where the gas block/tube would sit. Also looking back on the thread, I missed the train on a G rail that isn't 9"+. Trying to build a 50 shades of Tan or Tano/Green-o 8.5" 300 not-a-honey-badger-why-do-I-not-just-buy-one-at-this-point. I've got a G 7" DDC MK4 rail I swapped out for black on my 8" build. The only problem is the barrel nut is a stupid tight fit. I forgot how tight it was when I first installed it, and quickly came to the realization when I removed it. I bought it new from Primary Arms years ago. Let me know if any interest. It will come with a new barrel nut (I just swapped the rail, not the barrel nut when I went with the black MK4.) Old pic with DDC  New pic with Black 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2024 11:50:32 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryWhy do you have a rear back up sight in addition to the Unity Mount? Can you use the Peak sights with the Unity mount or do you have to remove it? |
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Posted: 1/1/2024 12:05:58 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BobaDebt: Why do you have a rear back up sight in addition to the Unity Mount? Can you use the Peak sights with the Unity mount or do you have to remove it? I've got a 3 of mine setup this way. Unity mount has a window down below that allows use of iron sights. Ya just need to remove the "guts" on the Unity mount for a clear window. No big deal. |
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Posted: 1/1/2024 12:08:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
[#40]
My 10.5" Tano build with the same Unity / PEAK setup
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2024 7:31:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BobaDebt]
[#41]
Aluminum Tan Anodized Cable Guides
I’m not sure if these have been posted yet but I found them on Amazon for $12 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KXRJMYN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details You get 2 single hook guides and one double hook guide The double hook got tight enough to not move but I had the sand one side of the single hook to make it tight enough not to bother me Some might say it’s a waste of $12 but I’m an Aircraft Electrician and making harnesses look pretty is what I have done for the past 25 years so…..  I tried the plastic clips but they pop off just sitting on the rack so I'm sure the wouldn't hold under recoil 
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Posted: 1/2/2024 9:17:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Goody454]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BobaDebt: Aluminum Tan Anodized Cable Guides I’m not sure if these have been posted yet but I found them on Amazon for $12 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KXRJMYN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details You get 2 single hook guides and one double hook guide The double hook got tight enough to not move but I had the sand one side of the single hook to make it tight enough not to bother me Some might say it’s a waste of $12 but I’m an Aircraft Electrician and making harnesses look pretty is what I have done for the past 25 years so….. https://i.imgur.com/jeln0ff.jpg I tried the plastic clips but they pop off just sitting on the rack so I'm sure the wouldn't hold under recoil https://i.imgur.com/b3emnJv.jpg Those haven’t been posted yet I don’t think, but the Made in USA version the Chinese copied to make those have. Arson Machine wire guides  |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 12:26:08 AM EDT
[#43]
Yup, Arson Machine cable management goods for the win
 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2024 12:36:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BobaDebt]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Yup, Arson Machine cable management goods for the win Now that I know they exsist, I'll use them from my light cable once they get the tan ano back in stock |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2024 12:40:01 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Those haven’t been posted yet I don’t think, but the Made in USA version the Chinese copied to make those have. Putting thier name on them would drive me crazy once I had to use 2-3 of them and the names alternated You don't have to put your name in an obvious place on everything you sell |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:38:24 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BobaDebt: Putting thier name on them would drive me crazy once I had to use 2-3 of them and the names alternated You don't have to put your name in an obvious place on everything you sell I hear you, I’m glad it only took one on this setup. The Mlok version is much less obtrusive. |
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Posted: 1/6/2024 12:08:12 AM EDT
[#47]
Just wanted to shout out @MackDaddy1962
I definitely caught the tano-bug bad. Got the 7” G MK 4 DDC yesterday. Great guy to deal with. Now I’m waiting for my Kodiak Aero “light weight” lower to come in. Also have an ODG-O lower on the way. Should I go straight Tano for the .300 or Tan/Green-o? I’ll be putting together a 13.9” mid as my primary 5.56 gun as well. |
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Posted: 1/6/2024 9:58:57 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: Just wanted to shout out @MackDaddy1962 I definitely caught the tano-bug bad. Got the 7” G MK 4 DDC yesterday. Great guy to deal with. Now I’m waiting for my Kodiak Aero “light weight” lower to come in. Also have an ODG-O lower on the way. Should I go straight Tano for the .300 or Tan/Green-o? I’ll be putting together a 13.9” mid as my primary 5.56 gun as well. The correct answer is obviously both, but either would look good. Here’s some inspiration :)  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/6/2024 11:46:32 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: Just wanted to shout out @MackDaddy1962 I definitely caught the tano-bug bad. Got the 7” G MK 4 DDC yesterday. Great guy to deal with. Thank you my brother, you as well. Hope your builds go well! |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2024 8:21:02 PM EDT
[#50]
I stumbled over THIS outfit last night. I know nothing about them except they have an active Facebook page. They at least appear legit. I might be buying a couple FDE parts from them.
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