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Posted: 2/25/2019 11:15:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GrimEReaper]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
That's it, I'm taking it! Ordered one SBA4 earlier on today, waiting to get two more when I get it (preorder). I can't get SBRs here; I would. I just would, but I can't. All I have and will have for a while will be pistols. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4849/45209057595_f580227a10_h.jpg 733s by SoloDallas, on Flickr ETA for my hunting 300BLK, it is just a lot sturdier and perfect length for me. Why SBR? |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 1:22:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GrimEReaper: I really prefer my SBM4 with APF tube a lot over my SBA3. ETA for my hunting 300BLK, it is just a lot sturdier and perfect length for me. Why SBR? Re:SBR, for me it's really more of an aesthetics thing. I love those old stocks they had on those 733s (for example). The old Colt N stock and the waffle. I just truly love the looks of those. I mostly go for the classics nowadays and those short rifles had those stocks. Anything else (on the classics, clones) looks off, unfortunately. That's the single only reason why I'd SBR a few lowers. |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 1:24:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Yep, those both scream SBA4 please lol. I'm sure you will "find" a need to re purpose those SBA3s. Worst case, sell on the EE. They won't last too long there. On the C7 upper one, I'd get a teardrop assist, drop the A2 grip for an original/repro A1 and get the skinnier older CAR15 style hand guards. Then along with an SBA4 that would look perfect. But hey, if they work for you as is, good deal. Enjoy em while you can before they get 86'ed out there. Or move back to one of the free states of America. |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 1:24:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam:
Weight and looks. Neither are really needed for most folks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam:
Originally Posted By RetiredLE: Why no dust cover? It looks goofy to not have the cover if it is meant to be there (but it really doesn't need to be there). |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 1:51:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam:
Try here |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 4:23:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Cool, thanks! |
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Posted: 2/25/2019 4:25:48 PM EDT
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Good find!
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Posted: 2/25/2019 4:51:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50DollarCheShirt:
Couple bucks cheaper at Right To Bear if you want to grab a few Mr @beitodesstrafe Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50DollarCheShirt:
Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Cool, thanks! 
But I'll keep them in mind in the near future. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:47:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: banrulizandre]
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My AR-45 pistol build, shooting was at 20 yards in 29 degree weather offhand, 50 rounds, first ones through the pistol.
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Posted: 2/26/2019 1:51:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: I've built 4 new ARs since Sept... so I need to chill.
But I'll keep them in mind in the near future. |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:55:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
I wish there were more uppers out there without the dust cover mounts. It looks goofy to not have the cover if it is meant to be there (but it really doesn't need to be there). Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Originally Posted By lorazepam:
Originally Posted By RetiredLE: Why no dust cover? It looks goofy to not have the cover if it is meant to be there (but it really doesn't need to be there). |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 2:56:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: beitodesstrafe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dogrobber13:
Anyone have a lead on uppers with no fa but with a dust cover? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dogrobber13:
Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Originally Posted By lorazepam:
Originally Posted By RetiredLE: Why no dust cover? It looks goofy to not have the cover if it is meant to be there (but it really doesn't need to be there). And the Vltor MUR can be had that way: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003409733/vltor-mur-modular-upper-receiver-with-shell-deflector-only-assembled-ar-15-matte Aero: https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-stripped-upper-w-marking-no-forward-assist-prod81821.aspx |
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Posted: 2/26/2019 8:19:53 PM EDT
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I have used the Aero one, and it is very nice.
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USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 12:48:49 PM EDT
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My 10.5 A2
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 1:29:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam:
I have used the Aero one, and it is very nice. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 1:33:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
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Quote HistoryNice. Even thought I tell myself I'm GTG on AR builds, every time I see an A2 shorty build, I drool. Especially with a nice one piece carry handle upper. Damn it!  ETA: And even though some say the SBA3 doesn't look right on an A2 build, it looks (and works) perfect in my eyes. Rock on brother, good job. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 1:52:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Nice. Even thought I tell myself I'm GTG on AR builds, every time I see an A2 shorty build, I drool. Especially with a nice one piece carry handle upper. Damn it! ETA: And even though some say the SBA3 doesn't look right on an A2 build, it looks (and works) perfect in my eyes. Rock on brother, good job. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 1:57:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Once the SBA4 hits the market later in the year tempted to build myself one similar. |
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Posted: 2/27/2019 2:09:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLooks almost identical to the .22 a2 I just built but I used a kak blade
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Posted: 2/27/2019 2:13:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Once the SBA4 hits the market later in the year tempted to build myself one similar. I even love the SBA3 actually; I would say that the SBA3 is the modern looking one while much likely the SBA4 will become the classic look, waffle stock look-alike to be used for retro looking builds. I just can not fathom why more companies follow the same route and adjust to shapes that are retro-compatible. Maybe it's the next thing to happen - SBA4 opening the way - but I foresee already huge, repeated success for the SBA4 as it's been and it is being for the SBA3. Just to what the market wants. |
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Posted: 2/27/2019 2:24:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Once the SBA4 hits the market later in the year tempted to build myself one similar. When is this supposed to come out? |
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Posted: 2/27/2019 3:01:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50DollarCheShirt: I apparently missed this. That's going to drive down my desire to SBR anything. When is this supposed to come out? In any case: Spring (they say "Spring"), whatever they mean by it; April? ETA: for all the folks that, like us here, hadn't heard of this news: 
From here |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 3:18:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/27/2019 4:35:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By endofdays:
Looks almost identical to the .22 a2 I just built but I used a kak blade |
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Posted: 2/27/2019 6:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kwando: Thats my next build. A2 22 10.5" just need to find a way to align the FSB correctly. I'm too cheap to buy the jig. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2019 10:25:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
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Yep, I'm tempted to order a couple of the C7 style A1 uppers from Delta Team Tactical before they sell out of them. For the money its hard to ignore right now.
I'd like to do a pseudo 733 most likely with one but don't want to hassle with SBR'ing it. That SBA4 would suffice. With the other C7 style upper I already have a 16in M4gery profiled barrel in .22lr that I'd probably use. Build up a IDF/KISS clone most likely. Maybe do a Blackhawk down era rig. Who knows, theres lot of possible configs to go with. The nice thing about fixed carry handles and an A2 front post is not having to worry what optic or flip sights to go with. That itself adds up when your trying to outfit a bunch of guns with red dots and scopes. |
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Posted: 2/28/2019 1:22:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills:
Yep, I'm tempted to order a couple of the C7 style A1 uppers from Delta Team Tactical before they sell out of them. For the money its hard to ignore right now. I'd like to do a pseudo 733 most likely with one but don't want to hassle with SBR'ing it. That SBA4 would suffice. With the other C7 style upper I already have a 16in M4gery profiled barrel in .22lr that I'd probably use. Build up a IDF/KISS clone most likely. Maybe do a Blackhawk down era rig. Who knows, theres lot of possible configs to go with. The nice thing about fixed carry handles and an A2 front post is not having to worry what optic or flip sights to go with. That itself adds up when your trying to outfit a bunch of guns with red dots and scopes. 
Blackhawk Down A2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2019 1:37:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TOMTOM818]
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finally bought a Law Tactical adapter. long overdue!
switched back to the Thordsen cover w/ CAA cheekrest. IMO it's a better option compared to the KAK shockwave 2.0. the blade was very loose on the r.e. and adjustment was ehh. I used the KAK receiver extension just in case...options are always nice 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2019 10:07:57 AM EDT
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My KAC SR-16 / Aero Precision pistol is becoming one of my favorite things to shoot.
I'm not sure why there seems to be such a disparity between the SBA3 and Tailhook Mod 2 popularity... I much prefer the molded plastic on the Tailhook to the softer material on the SBA3 
20190227-IMG_0058-Canon EOS 6D-EF35mm f-2 IS USM-2 
20190227-IMG_0069-Canon EOS 6D-EF70-200mm f-2.8L IS II USM-Edit |
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Posted: 2/28/2019 10:45:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UsubM:
My KAC SR-16 / Aero Precision pistol is becoming one of my favorite things to shoot. I'm not sure why there seems to be such a disparity between the SBA3 and Tailhook Mod 2 popularity... I much prefer the molded plastic on the Tailhook to the softer material on the SBA3 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7905/47234816031_4b6cbccaca_h.jpg 20190227-IMG_0058-Canon EOS 6D-EF35mm f-2 IS USM-2 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7872/33359119318_cc57856981_h.jpg 20190227-IMG_0069-Canon EOS 6D-EF70-200mm f-2.8L IS II USM-Edit Price is probably the main thing, not sure if the Tailhook is worth $75 more. Plus PSA deals on the Sba3. If PSA sold the TH we'd see more in this thread I bet. Pic thread -  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/1/2019 1:21:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2019 3:55:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 50cal]
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80%lower. A bunch of random parts from the toolbox. SBA3 brace and Vortex red/green dot. Barrel is a 10.5" melonited barrel I bought from a coworker. Not sure of make. It's very accurate out to 125 yds. That's as far as I've shot it so far.
Coated in Brownells Dark Parkerized Gray. 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2019 2:40:09 PM EDT
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just a couple I took out yesterday
10.5 Aero 308 10.5 Spikes Uni 7.5 Spikes Uni 
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2019 5:07:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sittingbull]
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Meh--needs paint
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2019 5:36:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pc-ops:
just a couple I took out yesterday 10.5 Aero 308 10.5 Spikes Uni 7.5 Spikes Uni https://i.imgur.com/HTwWa7u.jpg |
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Posted: 3/2/2019 6:41:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/2/2019 11:46:38 PM EDT
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It's coming along now, just got my first stamp last week. Still needs a paint job but I want to shoot it more than I want to paint it. The little Burris there fits just right in front of my thermal.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2019 2:09:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE:
It's coming along now, just got my first stamp last week. Still needs a paint job but I want to shoot it more than I want to paint it. The little Burris there fits just right in front of my thermal. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20190302_163943_2_jpg-864210.JPG
Congrats brother. |
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Posted: 3/3/2019 4:04:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962:
Another can gets outta jail!
Congrats brother. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962:
Originally Posted By TGE:
It's coming along now, just got my first stamp last week. Still needs a paint job but I want to shoot it more than I want to paint it. The little Burris there fits just right in front of my thermal. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20190302_163943_2_jpg-0864210.JPG
Congrats brother. I've got 3 more cans still in jail, and I guess I need to get another one or two going. You know, just to be sure. 4 is none and 8 is one...or something like that. I knew it'd be cool, but I had no idea how awesome reality would be. Still smiling
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Posted: 3/3/2019 4:13:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE:
It's coming along now, just got my first stamp last week. Still needs a paint job but I want to shoot it more than I want to paint it. The little Burris there fits just right in front of my thermal. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20190302_163943_2_jpg-864210.JPG That looks great! |
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Posted: 3/3/2019 4:19:42 PM EDT
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I really need to unsubsrcibe from this thread. I have a safe full of pistols and it's so damn hard to not be tempted to build another with all the beautiful eye candy in here.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2019 5:03:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tnriverluver:
I really need to unsubsrcibe from this thread. I have a safe full of pistols and it's so damn hard to not be tempted to build another with all the beautiful eye candy in here.
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Posted: 3/3/2019 8:11:48 PM EDT
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Assembled this one last summer. I filed a form 1 on it but have not reconfigured for SBR yet.
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Posted: 3/3/2019 9:12:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boerseun:
Ohhhhh deets or pics of the baffles in that can, if you don't mind - please? That looks great! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boerseun:
Originally Posted By TGE:
It's coming along now, just got my first stamp last week. Still needs a paint job but I want to shoot it more than I want to paint it. The little Burris there fits just right in front of my thermal. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20190302_163943_2_jpg-864210.JPG That looks great!  Attached FileI went with the freeze plug method from esstac's big thread in the Form 1 forum, and did them on a drill press. This was my first time doing anything like this, but I took my time and the baffles came out pretty tight and close to perfectly centered. Now I've read through the other big thread here and hit a couple other forums, and I might go with different baffle setup on the next one. This was simple and effective though, and a nice way to dip my toe in while I'm waiting for the commercial cans to come through. |
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Posted: 3/4/2019 11:59:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962:
22 1/8" collapsed. 7.5" BA 416R SS QPQ 556, Mega Arms GTR-3H build She's one the GMT Halo hosts https://media.fotki.com/2v2EKMEuCx9T3R.jpg https://media.fotki.com/2v2EKMECSx9T3R.jpg Great photos, too. Well done. |
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Posted: 3/4/2019 12:09:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor:
Thanks! It's a Bear Creek Arsenal. Possibly the only quality thing they make. Thanks. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2019 12:19:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bailagent100: Holy shit, MackDaddy, I need a cigarette. That's gorgeous. Great photos, too. Well done.
I need to post up new pics. I've since swapped out the RMR for a Sig Romeo 5 mounted on a Geissele super T1 L1/3 mount. Rock on |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2019 12:20:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bailagent100: Hey Thor, can you give me your thoughts on how a left handed shooter might fair with that side charging upper NOT having a brass deflector? Would I be getting a face full of brass everytime I shot it? Thanks. |
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Posted: 3/4/2019 2:52:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE:
@boerseun thanks! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20190303_181414_jpg-865356.JPG I went with the freeze plug method from esstac's big thread in the Form 1 forum, and did them on a drill press. This was my first time doing anything like this, but I took my time and the baffles came out pretty tight and close to perfectly centered. Now I've read through the other big thread here and hit a couple other forums, and I might go with different baffle setup on the next one. This was simple and effective though, and a nice way to dip my toe in while I'm waiting for the commercial cans to come through. The formed freeze plugs is just the best way to go for form1's! Looks like you did them really nice! Are you running any spacers in there? |
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