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Posted: 6/2/2016 11:51:28 AM EDT
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My M203 barrel just arrived and it appears that my FNMI 20" USGI barrel use to be a host to an M203 due to the wear marks left on the barrel where one would've mounted.
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Posted: 6/2/2016 12:27:12 PM EDT
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Mine also came in today. I took the orange paint off using rubbing alcohol. The tab covering the Colt logo was a pain in the ass to get off. It broke and crumbled and left an edge I couldn't get. I got out a heat gun and heated it just a little and got it off.
The M203 is heavy and just feels well made. I can't wait to mount it to a rifle. Now I just need to get my rifle barrels. The M203, 629, 603, 604, 604 and 723 or 733 is how I will build them. I will get some pics of everything soon. |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 1:48:25 PM EDT
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WOW thats a lot of rifles. You must be rich!!!
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Posted: 6/2/2016 2:26:51 PM EDT
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WOW thats a lot of rifles. You must be rich!!! I wish I was rich. I am a poor boy trying to live the American dream! I have just been buying parts here and there when I have the extra cash. my next parts buy will be a couple of months down the road. It is the last of the parts! The M203 is really nicely made. It is heavy and gives that feel of nothing being airsoft. It is going to be a fun rifle to have and an unusual one too. I'm tempted to sell my C7 upper and get a slick side. |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 5:29:42 PM EDT
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Mine also came in today. I took the orange paint off using rubbing alcohol. The tab covering the Colt logo was a pain in the ass to get off. It broke and crumbled and left an edge I couldn't get. I got out a heat gun and heated it just a little and got it off. The M203 is heavy and just feels well made. I can't wait to mount it to a rifle. Now I just need to get my rifle barrels. The M203, 629, 603, 604, 604 and 723 or 733 is how I will build them. I will get some pics of everything soon. Strange how some have no Orange ring/paint and Colt cover and some ( like mine ) had nothing and were ordered and shipped roughly the same time frame ? |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 5:36:42 PM EDT
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I think the orange muzzle and hiding the Colt's logo are only required for shipping into the US.
Maybe there's a new guy in the shipping department in Hong Kong. |
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Posted: 6/2/2016 6:06:33 PM EDT
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I think the orange muzzle and hiding the Colt's logo are only required for shipping into the US. Maybe there's a new guy in the shipping department in Hong Kong. Maybe he don't know where Flarda' is located ? 
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Posted: 6/2/2016 6:17:11 PM EDT
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I wish the FNG would have went a bit light on the glue and orange paint. I have to get down inside the barrel. I am happy with this M203. It is nice and well built and it was better than what I expected it to be. It will be a fun gun to take out and shoot. I have some plans for the gas grenades.
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Posted: 6/2/2016 6:54:44 PM EDT
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Mine was supposed to have the Orange ring but din't have one. The Colt's symbol was covered over, but easily removed as was the adhesive.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 5:37:57 PM EDT
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My contribution
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Posted: 6/5/2016 6:35:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNow that is just awesome! Looks good. How does it feel on the end of the rifle? Does it make it feel heavy and unbalanced? |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 6:38:12 PM EDT
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Looks great. As far as weight & balance, I was surprised at how good it felt. I get to fire my 603 build tomorrow that mine is on.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 6:49:49 PM EDT
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Now that is just awesome! Looks good. How does it feel on the end of the rifle? Does it make it feel heavy and unbalanced? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Now that is just awesome! Looks good. How does it feel on the end of the rifle? Does it make it feel heavy and unbalanced? Very balanced feel. Not heavy or awkward at all, Not surprising as it replicates the original 203. |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 7:04:02 PM EDT
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I have a question on what the rounds looked like for these in the VN period? I'm having a difficult time finding anything and when I do I don't know if I'm looking at new or vintage rounds.
Thanks -Mark |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 7:23:32 PM EDT
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If the heads of the mounting screws are cross drilled you guys should safety wire them in place.
Also need to get some side sling adapters on these. Wpns Man |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 8:08:55 PM EDT
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37Thguy, keep us posted on how it shoots and feels with the M203 on it? Also, tell us what everyone at the range says lol.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:38:19 PM EDT
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Thanks Echo those are great pics.
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Posted: 6/5/2016 10:53:02 PM EDT
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Thanks Echo those are great pics. No worries, Mate. |
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Posted: 6/5/2016 11:24:16 PM EDT
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Thanks Echo those are great pics. No worries, Mate. 44Echo10, is that you carrying the M203? The one picture shows a guy (I'm guessing you) holding the M203. The latch that you push in and open M203 looks to be worn. Was it that worn? If so, was the finish very thin on it? Also, why so many different color flares? What did they do at night? Great photos and thanks for sharing. |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 12:13:07 AM EDT
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http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/king-arms-cartridge-m381-hevn.html#.V1TsWuRPJ3Y
http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/king-arms-cartridge-m583a1-1.html#.V1TsieRPJ3Y http://www.airsoftglobal.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2306 http://www.ryhyeou.com.tw/weapon/weaponlist.asp?sindex=135 The King Arms and GB Tech are the most realistic looking of the airsoft grenades. |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 12:22:34 AM EDT
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44Echo10, is that you carrying the M203? The one picture shows a guy (I'm guessing you) holding the M203. The latch that you push in and open M203 looks to be worn. Was it that worn? If so, was the finish very thin on it? Also, why so many different color flares? What did they do at night? Great photos and thanks for sharing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks Echo those are great pics. No worries, Mate. 44Echo10, is that you carrying the M203? The one picture shows a guy (I'm guessing you) holding the M203. The latch that you push in and open M203 looks to be worn. Was it that worn? If so, was the finish very thin on it? Also, why so many different color flares? What did they do at night? Great photos and thanks for sharing. LOL. No, not me. I'm a bit younger and Ordnance Corps not a Grunt, God bless them, somebody has to do there job, I'm good at fixing things. Uncle let me play with one or two of his 203's back in the 1990's. Photos borrowed from the net for reference purposes. Parachute flares provide illumination, the bigger ones will seriously light some shit up. Colored flares are usually clusters and would designate certain commands depending on SOP. |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:52:17 AM EDT
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Now that is just awesome! Looks good. How does it feel on the end of the rifle? Does it make it feel heavy and unbalanced? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Now that is just awesome! Looks good. How does it feel on the end of the rifle? Does it make it feel heavy and unbalanced? My 3rd year,1989, into the USMC they made us do the USMC Rifle Qual with our M16A2 with attached M203. The years before grenadiers had always been issued an M16A2 for Qual week. I had always shot expert the 2 years prior. With the 203 I missed expert by 4 points. It was due to the M203 left to right balance mainly especially in the off hand at 200m. Most of the firing using the hasty sling with a tight position the balance did not effect it as much. The next 2 years I was issued an M16A2 again and qualified expert giving me a 4th award. Not to brag or anything. 
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:24:39 PM EDT
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nevermind
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Posted: 6/6/2016 10:55:06 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg</a> <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg</a> Forgot to add the flechette rounds Those things are just nasty! I keep wondering if an airsoft one could do this with nails. |
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Posted: 6/6/2016 11:33:43 PM EDT
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Which one of these would I want to order to fit on a straight Colt LE6920 with KAC rails?
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Posted: 6/7/2016 7:49:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which one of these would I want to order to fit on a straight Colt LE6920 with KAC rails? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Army-M203-RIS-Airsoft-/282013286028?hash=item41a94d3e8c:g:j4UAAOSwXj5XGW0r |
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Posted: 6/7/2016 11:43:03 AM EDT
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<a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg</a> <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg</a> Forgot to add the flechette rounds That round is one of the high pressure/high velocity 40x53mm belted rounds used in the Mk19 automatic grenade launchers. It wouldn't even chamber in an M203 and if it could, it would blow up the launcher because of the aluminum barrel. It's my understanding that the HV rounds will chamber and fire from the M79, being that it has a steel barrel, but you have a good chance of dislocating your shoulder if you do so. I have seen a low velocity prototype flechette for the M203/M79, but it used a unique sabot that held each flechette dart individually, it only had 9 or so darts. It wasn't effective as the velocity was too slow to stabilize the flechettes, hence the reason that they just stayed with the M576 buckshot type rounds. |
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Posted: 6/7/2016 6:32:28 PM EDT
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That round is one of the high pressure/high velocity 40x53mm belted rounds used in the Mk19 automatic grenade launchers. It wouldn't even chamber in an M203 and if it could, it would blow up the launcher because of the aluminum barrel. It's my understanding that the HV rounds will chamber and fire from the M79, being that it has a steel barrel, but you have a good chance of dislocating your shoulder if you do so. I have seen a low velocity prototype flechette for the M203/M79, but it used a unique sabot that held each flechette dart individually, it only had 9 or so darts. It wasn't effective as the velocity was too slow to stabilize the flechettes, hence the reason that they just stayed with the M576 buckshot type rounds. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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<a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/m1001_5_zpsxcn7zfsx.jpg</a> <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Vietnam/Grenade%20Launcher/e687b01954a583790306327363bc9e1f_zpscdv8foze.jpg</a> Forgot to add the flechette rounds That round is one of the high pressure/high velocity 40x53mm belted rounds used in the Mk19 automatic grenade launchers. It wouldn't even chamber in an M203 and if it could, it would blow up the launcher because of the aluminum barrel. It's my understanding that the HV rounds will chamber and fire from the M79, being that it has a steel barrel, but you have a good chance of dislocating your shoulder if you do so. I have seen a low velocity prototype flechette for the M203/M79, but it used a unique sabot that held each flechette dart individually, it only had 9 or so darts. It wasn't effective as the velocity was too slow to stabilize the flechettes, hence the reason that they just stayed with the M576 buckshot type rounds. Oh frak! You're right. Happened to think about this round and did a quick search and that was the only flechette pic I came across.   Found the same pic and description for MK19 on a different site tonight.
Oh yeah, MK19 hv 40 mm round would seriously ruin your day if fired in a 203. |
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Posted: 6/9/2016 4:20:47 PM EDT
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Pulled the trigger and ordered the Colt engraved G&P all metal M203 from RedWolf Airsoft. $84.95 plus the $34.95 for express shipping.
Gonna through it on my 723 "Kinda Sorta Clone of Vickers SCUD Hunter Clone." |
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Posted: 6/9/2016 4:23:29 PM EDT
[#31]
Add pics when you are set up.
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Posted: 6/9/2016 5:37:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2016 8:59:35 PM EDT
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Teaser,
Damn that Hong Kong Post is fast 
My M203 is in route to me from Chicago
Hopefully here on Wednesday
Not bad for for ordering it on the 10th
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Posted: 6/13/2016 9:06:23 PM EDT
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Teaser, Damn that Hong Kong Post is fast
My M203 is in route to me from Chicago
Hopefully here on Wednesday
Not bad for for ordering it on the 10th You are going to like it! The bad part is the wait to mount the thing lol. I need barrels! When you get it and if it has a orange ring around it use rubbing alcohol. I used 91% and it came right off. |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 1:20:51 PM EDT
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Oh chit, 4 days from Hong Kong to my hands.
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Posted: 6/14/2016 1:49:53 PM EDT
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That is sweet yummy goodness. Now, git 'er mounted and then pics
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Posted: 6/14/2016 4:38:42 PM EDT
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That is sweet yummy goodness. Now, git 'er mounted and then pics  Need to file down the barrel retaining/locking latch in the reciever, damn thing hits my bayonet lug. Gonna need to take off 3/16".
Also, the barrel band is loose. even with the insert. Would a actual milspec assy. work? It's going on a 723 clone with a M4 profile barrel. I'll try to get the latch filed tonight for some pics |
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Posted: 6/14/2016 11:22:38 PM EDT
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Set up for now.
Shaved the barrel retaining latch to fit and clear the bayonet lug. I'll just need to upgrade the barrel mount for a tight fit.  </a>" />
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Posted: 6/14/2016 11:29:57 PM EDT
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Looks great. Is that the Colt's symbol or something else?
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Posted: 6/14/2016 11:30:49 PM EDT
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Glamour shot......
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Posted: 6/14/2016 11:47:25 PM EDT
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If you remove the launcher barrel before installing the launcher, you may note the allenhead set screw that tightens down onto the barrel from under the front band mount.
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Posted: 6/14/2016 11:59:30 PM EDT
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That rifle looks awesome!
I am so glad that this thread was started. If it hadn't been I wouldn't have built one. Or I should say building one. Man I need to get on the move and get some barrels. |
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Posted: 6/15/2016 1:35:55 AM EDT
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If you remove the launcher barrel before installing the launcher, you may note the allenhead set screw that tightens down onto the barrel from under the front band mount. Noticed it tonight when I was working on it. |
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Posted: 6/15/2016 1:40:08 AM EDT
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Looks great. Is that the Colt's symbol or something else? Yep, I'll clean up the residual adhesive tomorrow. It really showed crappy in that pic. Little better;  " />
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Posted: 6/15/2016 8:36:00 AM EDT
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Whatever they used to glue the little shim to cover the Colt's logo left hard residue on mine. Grabbed the closest tool on my bench which was a copper toothbrush and found out the finish is not very hardy. If anyone wants to knock the newness off the launcher could do the same.
Gonna hit it with some matte gray spray. When I was in the Army the standard practice in the company arms room was to cover any surfaces that were missing their factory finish with gray solid film lubricant spray, so a lot of the weapons had a patchy appearance. 
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Posted: 6/15/2016 10:17:53 AM EDT
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Just gave it a spritz of Rustoleum grill paint. Good match.
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Posted: 6/15/2016 10:29:09 AM EDT
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Yep, I'll clean up the residual adhesive tomorrow. It really showed crappy in that pic. Little better; http://<a href=http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/RBMIII/2016-06-142019.23.21.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looks great. Is that the Colt's symbol or something else? Yep, I'll clean up the residual adhesive tomorrow. It really showed crappy in that pic. Little better; http://<a href=http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/RBMIII/2016-06-142019.23.21.jpg</a>" /> Just noticed that each of these has a unique serial number. Nice touch for an Airsoft item. |
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Posted: 6/15/2016 12:03:39 PM EDT
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Just gave it a spritz of Rustoleum grill paint. Good match. http://www.fototime.com/353DB334230D20C/large.jpg http://www.fototime.com/96F947B913AEC3D/large.jpg http://www.fototime.com/F25E191F22710D3/large.jpg http://www.fototime.com/0A28402233C0163/large.jpg Very nice set up. The unique serial numbers are a nice touch. |
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Posted: 6/15/2016 12:15:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Set up for now.
Shaved the barrel retaining latch to fit and clear the bayonet lug. I'll just need to upgrade the barrel mount for a tight fit. http://<a href=http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/RBMIII/2016-06-142019.23.04.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/RBMIII/1ab45b89-c21d-47c9-aa7a-34d838d47e1d.jpg</a>" /> Looks good. Needs moar KAC rail and ladder sight. |
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Posted: 6/15/2016 1:27:37 PM EDT
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So glad I started this topic. Just had a few questions and then, BAM! This just exploded into 12 pages.
Thanks everyone for posting your builds. These are just too cool! |
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