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Posted: 4/27/2016 9:54:09 AM EDT
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I thought that it might be a rain cover but I wasn't sure. I kept looking at it and I thought well maybe it isn't. Thanks!
I have only seen one or two pics with the sight on the carry handle. |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 10:26:37 AM EDT
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Does anyone know if the hand guard was always made of a composite, or were the earliest ones made of sheet metal? Also it appears that these do not need the rear sights that attach to the handle to aim. The leaf sight that mounts to the top of the handguard seems more popular. The earliest AR mounted grenade launcher was the XM-148, there was a sheet metal handguard for that. I don't know where/when/if the lines blurred between the 148 and the 203, but the 203 had the composite handguards (seen above) from very early on. Later those handguards were dropped as 203s just got mounted under the upper portion of round handguards on rifles and carbines. And now, rails. XM-148 
XM-148 Handguard 
And the baddest Mofo in the jungle 
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Posted: 4/27/2016 10:28:55 AM EDT
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Thanks TB
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Posted: 4/27/2016 11:07:32 AM EDT
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From vets that I have talked to, the carry handle sight was rarely used - kind of like the WWII US grenade launching sight that attached to the stock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know if the hand guard was always made of a composite, or were the earliest ones made of sheet metal? Also it appears that these do not need the rear sights that attach to the handle to aim. From vets that I have talked to, the carry handle sight was rarely used - kind of like the WWII US grenade launching sight that attached to the stock. We had quadrant sights on ours, but the leaf sight on the handguard was easier to use and quicker to deploy, so most of us never used them. |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 12:23:38 PM EDT
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A couple of XM 148 & M203 shots
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Posted: 4/27/2016 12:24:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2016 12:24:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2016 8:29:38 PM EDT
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My Airsoft Colt M-203 came in today. The description, in the ad that I saw, said nothing about a red band on the end of the barrel. It also said that it was manufactured "under license from Colt". However, as you can see, it DID come with a red band, and the "Colt" logo had a metal plate glued over it. I used ELO to remove the red ring and the glue, and it looks good. It even has a rifled barrel. It is making me think about purchasing a REAL one. But, then I'd go broke feeding it, lol. Anyway, I am very pleased with the overall quality, and will post more photos after I install it on my rifle. If anyone else is interested in getting a "Colt" marked M203, redwolfairsoft.com just got some more in stock.
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Posted: 4/29/2016 8:33:01 PM EDT
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CRAP! No Fair! I knew you'd get yours first. Glad everything came off OK. Hope to have mine by the end of next? week. Tracking # shows NADA!
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Posted: 4/29/2016 8:45:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My Airsoft Colt M-203 came in today. The description, in the ad that I saw, said nothing about a red band on the end of the barrel. It also said that it was manufactured "under license from Colt". However, as you can see, it DID come with a red band, and the "Colt" logo had a metal plate glued over it. I used ELO to remove the red ring and the glue, and it looks good. It even has a rifled barrel. It is making me think about purchasing a REAL one. But, then I'd go broke feeding it, lol. Anyway, I am very pleased with the overall quality, and will post more photos after I install it on my rifle. If anyone else is interested in getting a "Colt" marked M203, redwolfairsoft.com just got some more in stock. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/0e4369506863a2cc58b4fe70a9b3126b.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/2ae9435afe0b5a7daae375b2a3ca4512.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/1e38ead943e0beb72ecd5f8905c7b8ad.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/74d2fc2550849244df218087e485b4d1.jpg |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 9:22:39 PM EDT
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Did it come with the second barrel band needed for rifle length mounting? It has a long tab protruding from the barrel band. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My Airsoft Colt M-203 came in today. The description, in the ad that I saw, said nothing about a red band on the end of the barrel. It also said that it was manufactured "under license from Colt". However, as you can see, it DID come with a red band, and the "Colt" logo had a metal plate glued over it. I used ELO to remove the red ring and the glue, and it looks good. It even has a rifled barrel. It is making me think about purchasing a REAL one. But, then I'd go broke feeding it, lol. Anyway, I am very pleased with the overall quality, and will post more photos after I install it on my rifle. If anyone else is interested in getting a "Colt" marked M203, redwolfairsoft.com just got some more in stock. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/0e4369506863a2cc58b4fe70a9b3126b.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/2ae9435afe0b5a7daae375b2a3ca4512.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/1e38ead943e0beb72ecd5f8905c7b8ad.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkrad_photo/74d2fc2550849244df218087e485b4d1.jpg Yes, it did come with that second barrel band. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:26:32 AM EDT
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What is the second barrel band? I keep seeing two different mountings for the barrel. I see one that folds over and the one that you have.
I want to put one on a 20" rifle. What do I need? Also I need to head over to Red Wolf. Your launcher looks awesome. How hard was it to take off red ring and glue and also the tab over the Colt name? |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:39:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is the second barrel band? I keep seeing two different mountings for the barrel. I see one that folds over and the one that you have. I want to put one on a 20" rifle. What do I need? Also I need to head over to Red Wolf. Your launcher looks awesome. How hard was it to take off red ring and glue and also the tab over the Colt name? I was referring to the one seen in the below photo. The one in the photo he posted (doesn't have tab) is used for mounting on the early carbines like xm177 .etc But for rifles one needed one like the one see below which has he forward tab. The one he ordered came with both simple vintage carbine and rifle barrel bands which covers all the Vietnam era mounting styles.  |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 7:02:06 AM EDT
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I have been following this thread closely...
About to pull the trigger on one. It looks like the G&P is the way to go. I have a Spikes Tactical .22 upper--the barrel is slightly recessed, so it is actually M4 "length". I think that this might actually look close to the M4/M203 that I carried overseas. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 8:07:28 AM EDT
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Also I need to head over to Red Wolf. Your launcher looks awesome. How hard was it to take off red ring and glue and also the tab over the Colt name? The tab over the Colt logo popped off with my fingernail. It took all of two minutes to remove the glue and the red band. It is a very well made unit, and it is nice and heavy. . 
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Posted: 4/30/2016 8:16:13 AM EDT
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The tab over the Colt logo popped off with my fingernail. It took all of two minutes to remove the glue and the red band. It is a very well made unit, and it is nice and heavy. . Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Also I need to head over to Red Wolf. Your launcher looks awesome. How hard was it to take off red ring and glue and also the tab over the Colt name? The tab over the Colt logo popped off with my fingernail. It took all of two minutes to remove the glue and the red band. It is a very well made unit, and it is nice and heavy. . When do you plan to mount it? PIcs please? |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:19:59 AM EDT
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When do you plan to mount it? PIcs please? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Also I need to head over to Red Wolf. Your launcher looks awesome. How hard was it to take off red ring and glue and also the tab over the Colt name? The tab over the Colt logo popped off with my fingernail. It took all of two minutes to remove the glue and the red band. It is a very well made unit, and it is nice and heavy. . When do you plan to mount it? PIcs please? I guess there is no time like the present. It went right on, with no modifications needed. I just have to add a side sling swivel, and I'm done. 
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:28:33 AM EDT
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Now that's just showin off! LOL. Now when I get mine it'll just be sloppy seconds. Hope mine goes on and looks as good as yours. Glad I started this thread. Seems for once, I'm costing others money here.
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Posted: 4/30/2016 10:35:03 AM EDT
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Now that's just showin off! LOL. Now when I get mine it'll just be sloppy seconds. Hope mine goes on and looks as good as yours. Glad I started this thread. Seems for once, I'm costing others money here. I do owe you a big "THANK YOU". About six months ago I looked everywhere for a Colt branded launcher, and finally gave up. This thread renewed my interest, and provided the link I needed to order one. I had read that the elusive "King" launcher required many mods to fit on a real weapon, so I am VERY pleased that this G&P launcher went right on. You have cost me money in the past, and I'm sure you will do so in the future, lol. BTW, your photos will not be sloppy seconds, and we would all like to see you post them. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 11:02:19 AM EDT
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Your rifle looks awesome! I want one!
Whoever installs the next one do pics of the install if you can. That would be great. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:14:01 PM EDT
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Looks great!
Yikes, $27 for shipping. Ouch baby, very ouch! |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:20:39 PM EDT
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Looks great! Yikes, $27 for shipping. Ouch baby, very ouch! Actually, Airmail (Speedpost) shipping is $35.27 and it is the only option available if you pay with PayPal or credit card. I think it was still worth it, and it DID get here FAST. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:29:03 PM EDT
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I do owe you a big "THANK YOU". About six months ago I looked everywhere for a Colt branded launcher, and finally gave up. This thread renewed my interest, and provided the link I needed to order one. I had read that the elusive "King" launcher required many mods to fit on a real weapon, so I am VERY pleased that this G&P launcher went right on. You have cost me money in the past, and I'm sure you will do so in the future, lol. BTW, your photos will not be sloppy seconds, and we would all like to see you post them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Now that's just showin off! LOL. Now when I get mine it'll just be sloppy seconds. Hope mine goes on and looks as good as yours. Glad I started this thread. Seems for once, I'm costing others money here. I do owe you a big "THANK YOU". About six months ago I looked everywhere for a Colt branded launcher, and finally gave up. This thread renewed my interest, and provided the link I needed to order one. I had read that the elusive "King" launcher required many mods to fit on a real weapon, so I am VERY pleased that this G&P launcher went right on. You have cost me money in the past, and I'm sure you will do so in the future, lol. BTW, your photos will not be sloppy seconds, and we would all like to see you post them. Yeah I have a King one and while it looks & feels awesome, just mocking it up on a barrel showed me that the front barrel band is going to require some sort of sleeve or shim. It's loose -- like it was designed for a much bigger barrel or something. Mine only came with one barrel band. It's still sitting in a box until I figure it out. Btw yours looks great. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 12:35:24 PM EDT
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Yipes! You got me worried now. Oh well, if I don't like it, off to ebay and I'll buy the G&P.
Mail already came today so now its at least Monday. EDIT: Doing some more looking at these, it appears that G&P/King may be the same Manufacturer? |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 1:35:33 PM EDT
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Is there any way of taking the handguards off and taking a pic? I would like to see how it is mounted. I'm so close to pulling the trigger and buying one. I should be buying barrels for the six uppers I have.
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:14:46 PM EDT
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Heres the mounting
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:15:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:27:39 PM EDT
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Is there any way of taking the handguards off and taking a pic? I would like to see how it is mounted. I'm so close to pulling the trigger and buying one. I should be buying barrels for the six uppers I have. Here you go: First, remove your handguards 
Then simply pop on the barrel mount 
Then slide on the launcher 
And screw on the mount to the launcher 
Then simply pop on the handguard 
And you are finished
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:38:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is the mount for the M4 barrel. The m16 mount has a tail in the front of it. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:51:52 PM EDT
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now get some gas shells and the foam rubber balls from this site m203 stuff and go shoot it. Its cool the barrel will smoke and is loud at least in the house... LOL and you can't see the balls leave the barrel they leave so fast..... I would suggest getting the gas off of eBay other wise the air soft places like to charge you UPS hazmat fees to ship it. On eBay you can find it with free shipping....
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Posted: 4/30/2016 2:59:26 PM EDT
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Hey Indiana, is yours Black or retro grey. Hard to tell from the pics. I'm thinkin if mine comes black I may Aluma Hyde it to XM Grey?
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:04:43 PM EDT
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Hey Indiana, is yours Black or retro grey. Hard to tell from the pics. I'm thinkin if mine comes black I may Aluma Hyde it to XM Grey? The receiver is dark grey, and the barrel is black. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:05:26 PM EDT
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And thats the way the were in Nam?
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:06:45 PM EDT
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Do I get credit for starting this new fad? Or was it already in the pipeline?
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:11:36 PM EDT
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I started this topic because there were two hand guards for sale on the EE and was considering buying one, just for something different. Then wondered if the Airsofts were a close enough match to actually buy one.
If you'd like the credit, please feel free to claim it. |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 3:55:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I started this topic because there were two hand guards for sale on the EE and was considering buying one, just for something different. Then wondered if the Airsofts were a close enough match to actually buy one. If you'd like the credit, please feel free to claim it. How much did you end up paying for your handguards? |
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Posted: 4/30/2016 5:53:35 PM EDT
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Thank you for the pictures!
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Posted: 4/30/2016 5:55:42 PM EDT
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I paid $50 shipped I think. They have the sights. Then a day later at a show I found a pr for $5.
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Posted: 4/30/2016 5:56:38 PM EDT
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It's easy to see the appeal of it even if there was no precedent, whatever we've got to do to feed the brd. How much did you end up paying for your handguards? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I started this topic because there were two hand guards for sale on the EE and was considering buying one, just for something different. Then wondered if the Airsofts were a close enough match to actually buy one. If you'd like the credit, please feel free to claim it. How much did you end up paying for your handguards? Original handguards with sights sell for $35 to $60 |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 12:25:16 AM EDT
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Do I get credit for starting this new fad? Or was it already in the pipeline? I don't know. I'd posted a thread about using an airsoft 203 on a clone build sometime in late 2014 or early 2015. But it may have been in the A2 forum since it's going on an A2/203 clone. You get credit for the shotgun thing though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 1:47:50 AM EDT
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FYI, the Brackets are available on Numrich:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/1078840.htm |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 7:33:05 AM EDT
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I carried a M16A1 / M203 while stationed in germany in the mid 80's . I liked the bitch ....WarDawg
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Posted: 5/1/2016 9:35:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryGreat & thanks. I may need one of these. Won't know till the 203 arrives |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 10:19:22 AM EDT
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I like those 203s. Makes me want to buy one. They are not cheap though. Do they all cost around $300?
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Posted: 5/1/2016 10:25:36 AM EDT
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I have around $165 in this set up. It just dose not say Colt on the side.
Launcher and handguard. launcher was $56.95 + $11 shipping from here http://www.airsoftstation.com/d-boys-3-in-1-m203-gas-powered-40mm-grenade-launcher-long/ real GI Handguard with sight I got off the EE board for $65 shipped front GI mount for $24.95 + $5.95 shipping from here. It included the mount with two fiber glass spacers and 2 screws. http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/originalnewgimountingbracketform209grenadelauncher.aspx 
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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:07:23 PM EDT
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I like those 203s. Makes me want to buy one. They are not cheap though. Do they all cost around $300? The one I have pictured earlier in this thread (WITH the Colt markingings) was $84.00 + $34.27 shipping from redwolfairsoft.com. It came with the front mount, so no added expense there, and I picked up the handguard with sight at a gun show for $25.00. So, my total investment/expenditure was $143.27 |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:36:39 PM EDT
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The one I have pictured earlier in this thread (WITH the Colt markingings) was $84.00 + $34.27 shipping from redwolfairsoft.com. It came with the front mount, so no added expense there, and I picked up the handguard with sight at a gun show for $25.00. So, my total investment/expenditure was $143.27 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like those 203s. Makes me want to buy one. They are not cheap though. Do they all cost around $300? The one I have pictured earlier in this thread (WITH the Colt markingings) was $84.00 + $34.27 shipping from redwolfairsoft.com. It came with the front mount, so no added expense there, and I picked up the handguard with sight at a gun show for $25.00. So, my total investment/expenditure was $143.27 I may buy one! |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:40:48 PM EDT
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I carried a M16A1 / M203 while stationed in germany in the mid 80's . I liked the bitch ....WarDawg I carried one in the late 80's and I was dam accurate with it :) I built a37 mm but I'm digging the airsoft which is the best one to get |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 10:33:08 AM EDT
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What is the shortest barrel I can mount an M203 to? I want to do an Israeli build with one of the new 12.7" barrels from Brownells and I think an M203 would look pretty awesome on an SBR like that.
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