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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:59:10 PM EDT
Only 9 months from initial order to now - not *too* bad, I suppose. I still need to swap a split ring in for the crush washer and install the front sling swivel, though - Roll pin or rivet? Or since there is a mix of early and late parts, does it matter? I'm surprised the late upper is so much darker than XM Gray. Edit: Picture is showing up in the preview, but just a link in the post... Odd. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:07:50 AM EDT
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Looking good - Great job!
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Posted: 3/3/2015 12:16:23 AM EDT
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Well done! My favorite of the retro rifles...
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:44:30 AM EDT
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I agree with hipshot. My 604 is my favorite also. Should be rivet for the ft swivel.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 10:08:59 AM EDT
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My 604 does not match either. But i love mine.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 10:30:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/3/2015 10:30:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My 604 does not match either. But i love mine. Its the more authentic look in my opinion That is until you have the funds or desire to change it |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 10:32:53 AM EDT
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Nice looking rifle.
Look through the real deal thread, they didn't match when they left Hartford!! |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:46:23 AM EDT
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Quoted: http://copper-jacket.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/6041.jpg Only 9 months from initial order to now - not *too* bad, I suppose. I still need to swap a split ring in for the crush washer and install the front sling swivel, though - Roll pin or rivet? Or since there is a mix of early and late parts, does it matter? I'm surprised the late upper is so much darker than XM Gray. Edit: Picture is showing up in the preview, but just a link in the post... Odd. Looks like everyone has already covered the "nice rifle" line, but I'll say the same. Re: your edit, Goatboy made a change a few months back to prevent new (and recycled) users from bombarding the forum with inappropriate photos. The photos you embed will only show for Team members, and we can either click to approve or report as inappropriate. Once three Team members approve, the photos will show for everyone. Once you get to 50 posts, your photos will show from the start. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:28:13 PM EDT
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Looks like everyone has already covered the "nice rifle" line, but I'll say the same.
Re: your edit, Goatboy made a change a few months back to prevent new (and recycled) users from bombarding the forum with inappropriate photos. The photos you embed will only show for Team members, and we can either click to approve or report as inappropriate. Once three Team members approve, the photos will show for everyone. Once you get to 50 posts, your photos will show from the start. Ahh, Makes sense. Thanks! Thank you all for the compliments. I've also got a 603 Project I'm working on, and then I'm going to do my best to lay off of the retro addiction - a 601 or 602 is just too spendy, and carbines... well, there are just too many variants that I like to be happy with just one or two, so better to stay away entirely. LOL Also, is it normal to be blasting '60s music when putting together your retro guns? Girlfriend thought I was weird, but I suspect it's a common theme. 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:46:43 PM EDT
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Sweet. 604 is always a favorite. Good thing, you can swap out the port door from rear on 604 without much trouble. One of the repros from riflesupply on e-bay for $12 shipped would definitely compliment for cheap. Use your existing rod and spring instead of one's furnished. I use hemostats over a white sheet for rod clip install to keep from searching for it if dropped.
Don't feel bad they don't color match very well on authentic original specimens or on current production lowers either. Soak lower down with plenty of CLP and it wll get darker. Retro music is a necessity. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:48:07 PM EDT
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Ahh, Makes sense. Thanks! Thank you all for the compliments. I've also got a 603 Project I'm working on, and then I'm going to do my best to lay off of the retro addiction - a 601 or 602 is just too spendy, and carbines... well, there are just too many variants that I like to be happy with just one or two, so better to stay away entirely. LOL Also, is it normal to be blasting '60s music when putting together your retro guns? Girlfriend thought I was weird, but I suspect it's a common theme. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looks like everyone has already covered the "nice rifle" line, but I'll say the same.
Re: your edit, Goatboy made a change a few months back to prevent new (and recycled) users from bombarding the forum with inappropriate photos. The photos you embed will only show for Team members, and we can either click to approve or report as inappropriate. Once three Team members approve, the photos will show for everyone. Once you get to 50 posts, your photos will show from the start. Ahh, Makes sense. Thanks! Thank you all for the compliments. I've also got a 603 Project I'm working on, and then I'm going to do my best to lay off of the retro addiction - a 601 or 602 is just too spendy, and carbines... well, there are just too many variants that I like to be happy with just one or two, so better to stay away entirely. LOL Also, is it normal to be blasting '60s music when putting together your retro guns? Girlfriend thought I was weird, but I suspect it's a common theme. I listen to classic rock in my workshop while working on retros. Also the 604 I just finished a few threads down wasn't any cheaper at all than my 602 build. Food for thought. ETA - I actually prefer a little color difference, it's more authentic. I'd rather see color mismatch than some half ass spray job that the owner didn't bother disassembling the upper before he/she blasted it. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 2:07:39 PM EDT
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Nice build!
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Posted: 3/3/2015 2:56:35 PM EDT
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Sweet. 604 is always a favorite. Good thing, you can swap out the port door from rear on 604 without much trouble. One of the repros from riflesupply on e-bay for $12 shipped would definitely compliment for cheap. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Sweet. 604 is always a favorite. Good thing, you can swap out the port door from rear on 604 without much trouble. One of the repros from riflesupply on e-bay for $12 shipped would definitely compliment for cheap. Whoa... I *TOTALLY* missed that. Embarrassing! I got the stripped upper with one of those Sporterized EZ-Windage knobs on it, that had to be cut off in the end, so it doesn't really surprise me that it has the wrong port cover on it. *ETA: Just ordered the right one. Thank you! Quoted: Also the 604 I just finished a few threads down wasn't any cheaper at all than my 602 build. Food for thought.
No. Stop that. No... |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 3:01:07 PM EDT
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I have a 603 that looks exactly like that. They dont match exactly, but I never really cared. I just like the look and the mismatch kind of adds character.
Great looking rifle |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 3:36:33 PM EDT
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Whoa... I *TOTALLY* missed that. Embarrassing! I got the stripped upper with one of those Sporterized EZ-Windage knobs on it, that had to be cut off in the end, so it doesn't really surprise me that it has the wrong port cover on it. *ETA: Just ordered the right one. Thank you! No. Stop that. No... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sweet. 604 is always a favorite. Good thing, you can swap out the port door from rear on 604 without much trouble. One of the repros from riflesupply on e-bay for $12 shipped would definitely compliment for cheap. Whoa... I *TOTALLY* missed that. Embarrassing! I got the stripped upper with one of those Sporterized EZ-Windage knobs on it, that had to be cut off in the end, so it doesn't really surprise me that it has the wrong port cover on it. *ETA: Just ordered the right one. Thank you! Quoted: Also the 604 I just finished a few threads down wasn't any cheaper at all than my 602 build. Food for thought.
No. Stop that. No... Sure. They both will be wearing the same Type C stocks and furnature, the early 604 receiver cost me $25 more than my 602 receiver did 6 years ago, they both have exactly the same BCG and a lot of the lower pieces are the same sans transitional bolt release. Barrels are both M VP 12's, early bend gastubes, etc. The end tally will be very close. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 6:05:38 PM EDT
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Looks great! love the stock
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Posted: 3/3/2015 6:45:56 PM EDT
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Well done - I have a 604 that matches pretty much right on for color, but other builds that don't - I think its considered "character"! Much like the stock as was mentioned. Some of my builds I have intentionally had them rougher or more BFPU and some I have sought pristine parts to make them look like new. Just have fun with it - and range report when you get a chance.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 7:44:51 PM EDT
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Sweet. 604 is always a favorite. Good thing, you can swap out the port door from rear on 604 without much trouble. One of the repros from riflesupply on e-bay for $12 shipped would definitely compliment for cheap. Use your existing rod and spring instead of one's furnished. I use hemostats over a white sheet for rod clip install to keep from searching for it if dropped. Don't feel bad they don't color match very well on authentic original specimens or on current production lowers either. Soak lower down with plenty of CLP and it wll get darker. Retro music is a necessity. A note about those repro doors off Ebay. They are not 100% accurate reproductions. I bought 2 of these doors recently and while they look the part (& even appropriate color), the "clasp" assembly is not machined accurately (pin is different diameter & sits too far away from door lip) & thus the doors do not close tightly on many uppers. Other than that, they are an ok substitute. Good luck. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:21:40 PM EDT
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That's a classic right there. I think she looks great.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:33:37 PM EDT
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Ahh, Makes sense. Thanks! Thank you all for the compliments. I've also got a 603 Project I'm working on, and then I'm going to do my best to lay off of the retro addiction - a 601 or 602 is just too spendy, and carbines... well, there are just too many variants that I like to be happy with just one or two, so better to stay away entirely. LOL Also, is it normal to be blasting '60s music when putting together your retro guns? Girlfriend thought I was weird, but I suspect it's a common theme. Good luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile.
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Posted: 3/4/2015 11:38:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryGood luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile. I know, I know... 
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Posted: 3/4/2015 5:15:03 PM EDT
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I know, I know... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/guttedhatch/IMG_2854_zpsfve5wchi.jpg
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Good luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile. I know, I know... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/guttedhatch/IMG_2854_zpsfve5wchi.jpg
I'll take the slick side! Email for payment? 
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! 
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Posted: 3/4/2015 5:44:47 PM EDT
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I'll take the slick side! Email for payment?
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile. I know, I know... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/guttedhatch/IMG_2854_zpsfve5wchi.jpg
I'll take the slick side! Email for payment?
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! well there is...but you won't like the price
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=471167899 |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 6:03:22 PM EDT
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well there is...but you won't like the price
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=471167899 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile. I know, I know... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/guttedhatch/IMG_2854_zpsfve5wchi.jpg
I'll take the slick side! Email for payment?
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! well there is...but you won't like the price
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=471167899 Well dammit that sucker IS purty but you are right about the price!
Ya think he could throw in a forward assist for that price!
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Posted: 3/5/2015 4:38:27 PM EDT
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I was under the impression that an "A3" was just an A2 with SAFE-SEMI-AUTO fire control group in it?
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Posted: 3/5/2015 4:49:53 PM EDT
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I was under the impression that an "A3" was just an A2 with SAFE-SEMI-AUTO fire control group in it? that's the official military designation. on civilian models, A3 refers to any flattop receiver. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 7:50:20 PM EDT
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I'll take the slick side! Email for payment?
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good luck with that! We've got our hooks in you now! We are Retro. Resistance is futile. I know, I know... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/guttedhatch/IMG_2854_zpsfve5wchi.jpg
I'll take the slick side! Email for payment?
I've got a gray A2 upper and I WANT a gray flat top but know there's no such animal. I'll eventually have to have one anodized just to feed the sickness. I keep aquiring parts and I don't know where they all come from! I was looking at these sniper gray cerakote uppers a couple of weeks ago. Might be a stand in alternative for the short term. I think I've decided on getting a black flat top. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-m16-stripped-upper-sniper-gray-cerakote-sku100015123-54395-142898.aspx http://www.republicfirearmsstore.com/product-p/rfuprssg.htm |
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