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Posted: 1/25/2013 4:53:06 PM EDT

[#1]

Hey,

How do I get in contact with John. I would really like to have my 80% lower engraved with the Colt M16A1 markings.

Thanks

Posted: 1/25/2013 5:15:01 PM EDT

[#2]

Send you a PM with his imfo

Posted: 2/9/2013 6:47:05 PM EDT

[#3]

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Pics in coming...

Posted: 2/26/2013 10:11:39 AM EDT

[#4]

Another example of Braceman's excellent work. Too bad I had to remove AUTO selector position & faux sear holes before I could rent the CNC equipment to mill out lower

BTW, it's a modern Bushy LPK that was soaked in Diet Coke overnight instead of the usual naval jelly treatment. Dimpled pivot pin is original Colt and I'm still looking for a dimpled take-down pin so it will look just like the picture of the C7 on Retroblackrifle.com.

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Posted: 2/26/2013 11:12:17 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Another example of Braceman's excellent work. Too bad I had to remove AUTO selector position & faux sear holes before I could rent the CNC equipment to mill out lower

BTW, it's a modern Bushy LPK that was soaked in Diet Coke overnight instead of the usual naval jelly treatment. Dimpled pivot pin is original Colt and I'm still looking for a dimpled take-down pin so it will look just like the picture of the C7 on Retroblackrifle.com.

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj634/pro2ndam/P1010088_zps933796cc.jpg

Looks mighty fine. Why did you have to mill them out ???

Anyone know if Braceman engraves steel ?

Posted: 2/26/2013 5:33:35 PM EDT

[#6]

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Another example of Braceman's excellent work. Too bad I had to remove AUTO selector position & faux sear holes before I could rent the CNC equipment to mill out lower

BTW, it's a modern Bushy LPK that was soaked in Diet Coke overnight instead of the usual naval jelly treatment. Dimpled pivot pin is original Colt and I'm still looking for a dimpled take-down pin so it will look just like the picture of the C7 on Retroblackrifle.com.

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj634/pro2ndam/P1010088_zps933796cc.jpg

Why did you have to mill them out ???

I'm also curious about this.

Posted: 2/26/2013 5:58:18 PM EDT

[#7]

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Too bad I had to remove AUTO selector position & faux sear holes before I could rent the CNC equipment to mill out lower [img]

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj634/pro2ndam/P1010088_zps933796cc.jpg

you should of went somewhere else.

Are you Nocal or Socal.

Care to tell which shop?

Posted: 2/26/2013 8:22:39 PM EDT

[#8]

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http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj634/pro2ndam/P1010088_zps933796cc.jpg

you should of went somewhere else.

Are you Nocal or Socal.

Care to tell which shop?

I promised the shop owner (in So Cal) I would never mention his shop or his name in public. But I agree with you I should have gone somewhere else. He told me he was advised by his attorney that any lower that has the appearance of a Class III lower is a Class III item and he was not going to "stick his neck out and help me build a machine gun". The funny thing is, the CAD program for FCG was set for a high-shelf with a narrower channel where the auto-sear would be. There's no way in hell you could install the auto sear by drilling through the faux sear pin engraving or use a DIAS for that matter. I just got tired of arguing with the guy who convinced it was not worth the risk to do business with me. I waited all afternoon at the shop and just wanted wrap up the project once and for all.

Posted: 2/27/2013 5:03:57 AM EDT

[#9]

You know, having those areas milled out almost makes it look like a "real" de-milled lower and not a clone. Not sure if I would be that upset about it. Start working on your story....

Posted: 2/27/2013 6:43:58 AM EDT

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They told me the problem is when you mill off the magazine hump, the metal left is as thin as tin foil

That depends on the base forging. I used one of Kevin's 80% forgings in my fantasy prototype carbine and removed the hump; the resulting wall thickness in that area was .050". More than adequate.

Posted: 2/27/2013 7:28:58 AM EDT

[#11]

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You know, having those areas milled out almost makes it look like a "real" de-milled lower and not a clone. Not sure if I would be that upset about it. Start working on your story....

Now that you mention it ... lower does have that Balimoy feel to it

Posted: 3/22/2013 5:24:01 AM EDT

[#12]

Braceman, are you still engraving these days? If so I'm going to fax you some images to see what you think.

Posted: 5/11/2013 7:51:16 PM EDT

[#13]

Works in progress. Top one is going to be a ~1964 XM16E1 replica, bottom one is going to be a ~1965 604 replica. Top one shows the rear area as I got it from braceman, bottom one has the bolt catch boss partially rounded and not all of my smoothing work done on the rear area. I would like to give a big thanks to members braceman, WA-Tom, and Veltro for your help in these projects.

ETA: other side

Posted: 5/11/2013 9:10:19 PM EDT

[#14]

Guys did I miss the boat on this or is it still possible to get one of these? What's the procedure to get a partial fence with XM177E1 ("Commando") Markings?

Posted: 5/11/2013 11:10:39 PM EDT

[#15]

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Guys did I miss the boat on this or is it still possible to get one of these? What's the procedure to get a partial fence with XM177E1 ("Commando") Markings?

I just got my second one back from John, just send him a e-mail with your wants & surely he will hook you up.

I'm very happy with both the ones he has done for me.

Posted: 7/5/2013 5:06:17 AM EDT

[#16]

Braceman---are you still engraving 80% lowers--
Thanks, need info oar current pictures.
Thanks

Posted: 8/2/2013 6:23:37 PM EDT

[#17]

Got a post on facebook that Tactical Machining has 80% lowers back in stock. Thought I would pass it on to my fellow retro heads.

Tactical Machining 80% lower

They've gone up about $4 since they last had them but at least we can still get them.

Posted: 8/3/2013 8:24:36 PM EDT

[#18]

I had two on back order that finally came. They'll be off to Braceman as soon as funds permit

Posted: 8/4/2013 5:04:20 PM EDT

[#19]

I got one and I'm torn on what I should do with it. Kinda thinking about doing a GM Hydramatic engraving then turning it into an arsenal refresh with an A2 upper. Something different and cool.

Posted: 8/5/2013 8:57:55 AM EDT

[#20]

This is the debate I have been having with myself since I started my 603 project. I have no intention of ever selling the gun and would like it to be as close to the real thing as is legally possible. The thought of a custom serial number that marks the family heirloom is intriguing. I have been looking at the NoDak A1 receivers, but in the end, they still have their markings. Of course the gun is transferable, but that's not what I looking for. The flip side of all this is that I would like to shoot this gun and I don't want any issues with the law. Make too good a clone and chance someone thinking you have done something wrong... I've even thought about the altered selector/safety switch that lets the switch go to the full markings, but only for show. Again, I'm starting to think I may be begging for trouble... I currently have an CMMG A2 lower on there and it works great, but it is not correct.

Braceman, PM sent.