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Posted: 11/15/2014 12:32:14 PM EDT
Thinking about weaving some paracord through my free float handguard. Not really for a functional purpose. Just for laughs and to add some color to an otherwise boring black handguard. Plus paracord is dirt cheap, and it's a mod that's easy to undo if/when I change my mind. This would be for an AR22, so no gas tube, and not a ton of heat.
Something like this: 
If you've done it, please share some tips |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 1:14:23 PM EDT
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It looks kind of cool, I hope it isnt near the gas tube during a couple of mag dumps
My English Mastiff is adoring your dog dish stand 
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Posted: 11/15/2014 1:59:30 PM EDT
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This paracord fetish is getting out of control. It's getting out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it.
It's Rainbow Loom for boys. ETA: I would think that gas tube heat would make pretty short work of any nearby paracord. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 2:05:04 PM EDT
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This paracord fetish is getting out of control. It's getting out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. It's Rainbow Loom for boys. ETA: I would think that gas tube heat would make pretty short work of any nearby paracord. this post nailed it. This comes up probably about quarterly here, and the general consensus is always that gas tube heat is going to make a mess of it. You'll have melted plastic everywhere. No bueno.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 2:11:29 PM EDT
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Since the OP asked... I've always looked at it, as something for someone with way too much time on their hands. Time spent isn't the factor tho. I just don't see much benefit. On the contrary. Only something extra to possibly go wrong, get in the way, etc..at the worse time possible. Like when the rifle might truly be needed.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 2:14:37 PM EDT
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Should have mentioned, there is no gas tube. This would be for an AR22.
The pics aren't mine. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 3:45:07 PM EDT
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.......otherwise boring black handguard. I guess now that means I have BBRD. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 4:25:49 PM EDT
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But... But..... Tier one guys have it?
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:01:06 PM EDT
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Looks like it might help add traction. Is be worried about meltage though
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:28:44 PM EDT
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This paracord fetish is getting out of control. It's getting out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. It's Rainbow Loom for boys. ETA: I would think that gas tube heat would make pretty short work of any nearby paracord. Had it on my JP Enterprises freefloat tube for over 15 years. Insulates against winter cold and summer heat, 1/2 twists give positive grip, and raised portion of knots give positive "pinch" pointfor thumb/index finger for repeatable grip. Plenty functional. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:31:57 PM EDT
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Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:34:49 PM EDT
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Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies.  Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:36:21 PM EDT
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Your rifle you have to shoot. Whatever tickles your itch.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 6:55:53 PM EDT
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Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies. Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?Warsport uses bungee cord. I'd use that, but I'd have to buy the bungee cord. Rather use the extra paracord I have on hand. 
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:14:02 PM EDT
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Basically doing this.
I'd spend the time and money shooting instead. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:22:39 PM EDT
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Basically doing this. I'd spend the time and money shooting instead. Never understood why people who have no interest in a thread pop in to announce that they have no interest. 
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:29:25 PM EDT
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Don't really feel like scraping melted paracord off my barrel when things get toasty. Scraping the melted junk from my shooting bag off was bad enough. Plus the smell of melted paracord offends my sensitive olfactory senses.
What I would use, if I had to, would be some elastic bands, Izzy style, or even some bicycle inner tubing if I needed some more grip. Paracord can be used for a lot of things on a rifle, but being near heat shouldn't be one of them. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:31:22 PM EDT
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Cool. Good for you. Shouldn't you be viewing a training video instead of googling Barbie pics? Never understood why people who have no interest in a thread pop in to announce that they have no interest.
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Basically doing this. I'd spend the time and money shooting instead. Never understood why people who have no interest in a thread pop in to announce that they have no interest.
Its hard to be humble when you’re the most awesome people on the inerwebs .... hell even I can see that by now |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:42:08 PM EDT
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Nice.
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:47:51 PM EDT
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Don't really feel like scraping melted paracord off my barrel when things get toasty. Scraping the melted junk from my shooting bag off was bad enough. Plus the smell of melted paracord offends my sensitive olfactory senses.
What I would use, if I had to, would be some elastic bands, Izzy style, or even some bicycle inner tubing if I needed some more grip. Paracord can be used for a lot of things on a rifle, but being near heat shouldn't be one of them. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:48:42 PM EDT
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Don't really feel like scraping melted paracord off my barrel when things get toasty. Scraping the melted junk from my shooting bag off was bad enough. Plus the smell of melted paracord offends my sensitive olfactory senses.
What I would use, if I had to, would be some elastic bands, Izzy style, or even some bicycle inner tubing if I needed some more grip. Paracord can be used for a lot of things on a rifle, but being near heat shouldn't be one of them. I was going to post exactly what you just did. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 7:50:32 PM EDT
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It's for a rimfire rifle. Not too worried about it melting, so long as the paracord is kept off the barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't really feel like scraping melted paracord off my barrel when things get toasty. Scraping the melted junk from my shooting bag off was bad enough. Plus the smell of melted paracord offends my sensitive olfactory senses.
What I would use, if I had to, would be some elastic bands, Izzy style, or even some bicycle inner tubing if I needed some more grip. Paracord can be used for a lot of things on a rifle, but being near heat shouldn't be one of them. Ah, well, I guess that's cool then. I can't afford enough .22lr to shoot my barrels hot enough to melt cord anyway. 
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Posted: 11/15/2014 8:18:44 PM EDT
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Ah, well, I guess that's cool then. I can't afford enough .22lr to shoot my barrels hot enough to melt cord anyway. Anyway, back to thread topic. Has anybody done this and have any tips? |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 8:33:56 PM EDT
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Any tips for what?
How to get melted nylon off a barrel? |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 8:54:37 PM EDT
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Any tips for what? |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 9:05:53 PM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 11/15/2014 9:09:43 PM EDT
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Since I am not required to shoot out of the back of a humvee nor am I a tier one operator I will probably not be putting any para cord through any of my handguards. Hope it works out for you.
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Posted: 11/16/2014 3:19:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/16/2014 8:03:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies. Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff? |
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Posted: 11/16/2014 8:46:26 AM EDT
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BCM is doing it now too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies. Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?
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Posted: 11/16/2014 3:38:11 PM EDT
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I am going to make a sling attachment loop on my free float with para cord
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Posted: 11/16/2014 4:43:10 PM EDT
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Basically doing this. http://article.tbdress.com/uploads/2012/12/barbie_dressup_game_031.jpg I'd spend the time and money shooting instead. So are your rifle(s) completely bone stock? |
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Posted: 11/16/2014 5:59:41 PM EDT
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Too damn cold and wet outside, so I went ahead and weaved some paracord onto the handguard. Added a little color to the black handguard, and a lot easier to undo than paint if I change my mind. Will post up pics when I get a chance.
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Posted: 11/16/2014 6:45:55 PM EDT
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Meh.......I use gloves and/or rail covers. I'll the the knitting to the ladies. Doesn't that over priced WarSport, or whatever it is called, sport this stuff?http://40.media.tumblr.com/a35e5116cc5acc1aea43b74d23ca8cd7/tumblr_n1vmqgD0mk1t2efsvo1_1280.jpg Holy mother of furthest forward mounted EXPS-3 I have ever seen. 
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Posted: 11/25/2014 4:26:36 PM EDT
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The guy who runs Every Citizen a Soldier had a badass paracord setup on his rig. And i know that guy had a functional purpose for it.
(Any dude who had his cleaning rod affixed to his rifle knows what's up) |
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