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Posted: 8/1/2013 9:28:44 PM EDT

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Decided to buy one anyhow. I still want to get the Gen 2 SS rail but I am getting a 14.5" barrel with a BCM comp mod 1 to bring it out to 16" and I can't decide if I want the 15" or the 12" rail. The new MI upper receiver fits very tight........almost too tight and the front take down pin is pretty hard to work. The rear one is even trickier. I was worried it was my new lower but I tried it on my other two lowers and it is the same. I am hoping it gets easier the more it gets used. Here are some pics of my new MI billet upper on my AR15Targets billet lower.

Posted: 8/2/2013 11:00:12 AM EDT

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That looks great. I am glad it fits nice and tight. We don't want anyone complaining they fit loose in the lower.
I will get you some pictures posted of a black SSg2 with a MI billet upper. With a 14.5" barrel you will want to run a 12" handguard. the 15" will extend too far.

Thank you,

PETE
MI

Posted: 8/2/2013 11:33:31 AM EDT

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Can you post some pictures of the new upper and a black gen 2 ss rail please.

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Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 8/2/2013 4:07:36 PM EDT

[#4]

Some more pictures.

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 8/3/2013 3:10:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the pictures. What barrel lengths are in the pictures? Are those 15" and 12" rails? Thanks again.

Posted: 8/18/2013 10:25:19 PM EDT

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jayman9207;
What's the link for ARargets Billet lowers - they look nice.
Thanks.

Posted: 8/19/2013 11:35:45 PM EDT

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They are not up on their website yet but you can contact Jeremy at AR15Target.com Contact Us and he can take care of you. They also have a new Gen 2 that looks pretty sweet.

Posted: 8/20/2013 7:54:52 AM EDT

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Or you could wait for the rumored MI billet lowers...

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 8/25/2013 7:55:53 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/4/2013 8:45:45 PM EDT

[#10]

This IS NOT compatible with the Larue hand guard system.

Posted: 9/5/2013 8:53:38 AM EDT

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This IS NOT compatible with the Larue hand guard system.

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Sure it is. You just have to remove the any rotation piece. I called LaRue about this when I got my Sun Devil reciever and that was their suggestion.

Posted: 9/5/2013 6:13:22 PM EDT

[#12]

Looks great

Posted: 9/13/2013 10:35:34 PM EDT

[#13]

Does anyone know if I can this the MI billet upper in different Anodized color or just a raw billet upper?

TIA!

Posted: 9/14/2013 7:28:16 AM EDT

[#14]

These come black hard coat only. Thanks. Troy.

Posted: 9/20/2013 12:33:11 PM EDT

[#15]

Just got my upper today and it looks great! Can't wait to put it together. Thanks for a great product!

Posted: 9/21/2013 1:10:17 AM EDT

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Any plans to offer this as a matched set when your lower is ready?

Posted: 9/21/2013 12:37:42 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/21/2013 2:07:05 PM EDT

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Any plans to offer this as a matched set when your lower is ready?

Posted: 9/22/2013 12:34:17 AM EDT

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Hypothetically speaking, of course, what would would be the eta on this?

Posted: 9/22/2013 8:45:30 AM EDT

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We are shooting for first of the year. Thanks. Troy. Mi.

Posted: 12/15/2013 1:15:17 PM EDT

[#21]

Just bought this upper and I'm not too pleased with the finish on the one I received. I've looked through all the pictures that individuals and MI have posted and didn't come across any others that look like mine. I know there will be milling marks but they seem particularly rough and asymmetrical on this one. But what bugs me the most is that there are two different finishes and textures. On the left outer wall of the upper it has a smooth gloss finish... And this is after being degreased. The rest of the upper has a normal finish. Let me know what you guys think.

Posted: 12/15/2013 3:44:27 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/22/2013 10:32:01 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/24/2013 10:36:46 AM EDT

[#24]

Can you put some pictures up of your billet upper and new billet lower so I can see how they match up please.

Posted: 12/27/2013 11:21:38 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/27/2013 9:06:27 PM EDT

[#26]

Looking very good there. I really like the looks of those units. Question about the flared mag well. I put an aftermarket flared mag well on one of my 5.56s that gives a very similar outward appearance and while it really works great, it will not allow a Beta-C mag to be installed. So the flared mag well had to go to a 6.8. Most of my builds now are calibers that are not compatible with the C mag anyway but it is something I am aware of when doing a build based on the 5.56.
Does your lower allow a Beta-C mag to be installed? Personally, I'd rather have the flare and not use a C-mag, IMO they are toys anyway, than not have the flare.
Besides, the flare adds a little bit of flair without being gauche.

Posted: 12/28/2013 12:18:08 AM EDT

[#27]

You are correct, our billet lowers will not work with the Beta-C mags.
The flare on our magazine well will not allow the dual drum C-mag to fit.
Surefire 60/100 round magazines fit and function just fine though.

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 1/1/2014 1:06:59 AM EDT

[#28]

Is the ejection port opened enough that a 450 Bushmaster or 458 Socom case could be ejected without issues?

Thanks

Posted: 1/1/2014 10:08:13 AM EDT

[#29]

That looks to be the standard opening so you would have to enlarge it for the .458 SOCOM. It is not a hard job to do and I have done several myself with just a Dremel and files, but you must be careful and tape up everything you do not want cut, with several layers.
Remove mostly from the bottom and very little from the top if you want your EP cover to latch closed. It is not a hard job but it does take time and care to keep all cuts filed straight and if you take off too much, top or bottom, the EP cover is useless so go carefully. When done clean with Acetone and touch up with Aluma-Black. If you are not the patient type or prone to get in a hurry and cut twice and measure once, let someone else with a mill cut it out, such as Paladin Machine Shop Service in Kershaw S.C.. The specs for the opening are on 458SOCOMforums.com

Posted: 1/12/2014 6:39:09 PM EDT

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What's the expected ETA on the billet lower? I'd like to buy a matching MI upper/lower for my next build. Also do you have any plans of offering the uppers/lowers in FDE?

Posted: 1/13/2014 1:03:51 AM EDT

[#31]

Do you offer discount for LEO ?

Posted: 1/16/2014 8:21:52 PM EDT

[#32]

Saw these and went for one.

I will be calling MI tomorrow for a replacement.

The ones in the posts above do NOT look like the one I received.

The one I got had machine marks like someone finished it with a butter knife. Looks like it was placed on an upper before I got it too or something. There are two marks on the bottom near the rear.

FWD Assist opening:

Complete set of pics I have.

Very disappointed to say the least.

Posted: 1/16/2014 10:19:37 PM EDT

[#33]

Yeah, your link no work....

Posted: 1/17/2014 2:16:40 AM EDT

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Saw these and went for one.

I will be calling MI tomorrow for a replacement.

The ones in the posts above do NOT look like the one I received.

The one I got had machine marks like someone finished it with a butter knife. Looks like it was placed on an upper before I got it too or something. There are two marks on the bottom near the rear.

Very disappointed to say the least.

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Thank you for contacting me, if you tried to call the shop I apologize but I am working out at SHOT this week and will not be able to take your call at the office.
Please send me an email at [email protected] and I can help you out.

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 1/17/2014 12:20:40 PM EDT

[#35]

Fixed the link. It should work now...

Posted: 1/17/2014 12:24:25 PM EDT

[#36]

Let go beyond just the Receiver if MI has no objections....

Lets go "Complete"....just the start of something better...

Target On...

SASS...

Posted: 1/17/2014 6:00:06 PM EDT

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Thank you for contacting me, if you tried to call the shop I apologize but I am working out at SHOT this week and will not be able to take your call at the office.
Please send me an email at [email protected] and I can help you out.

Thank You
Andy
MI

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Andy,

Thank you for the e-mail exchange even though you were busy at SHOT!

As usual MI provides top notch customer service.

Later,
Jeff

Posted: 1/17/2014 8:55:46 PM EDT

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Thank you for the e-mail exchange even though you were busy at SHOT!

As usual MI provides top notch customer service.

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Jeff

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No problem at all, sorry it took so long to get back to you.
Thank you for bringing it to my attention, if you have any questions you know where to reach me.
I will get everything taken care of right away Monday morning.

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 1/25/2014 7:52:29 PM EDT

[#39]

Andy,

I want to thank you for the support I have received from MI!!!

I got the new upper and it is MUCH better than the original one...

I got the BBL installed. The timing took a little more that what is stated on the Gen2 rail but I managed to get it spot on.

The last 4 pics of the upper with the BBL are here.

Thanks again!!!

Later,
Jeff

Posted: 1/25/2014 9:05:12 PM EDT

[#40]

Sorry the first one was dinged up, the new one looks good.
If there is anything else I can help with please let me know.

Thank You
Andy
MI

Posted: 3/8/2014 1:52:56 PM EDT

[#41]

Is it normal for the machine marks to be this obvious? This was taken with my crappy phone. In person it looks worse.

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Posted: 3/9/2014 10:06:48 AM EDT

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The forward assist detail is contour milled. That's a ton of passes to get it to be a round shape. They will all have those steps to some extent. If you don't like it or find it unacceptable I would suggest getting a forged upper or one with a square or angle shape in that area. Thanks. Troy. MI

Posted: 4/14/2014 11:53:31 AM EDT

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The forward assist detail is contour milled. That's a ton of passes to get it to be a round shape. They will all have those steps to some extent. If you don't like it or find it unacceptable I would suggest getting a forged upper or one with a square or angle shape in that area. Thanks. Troy.

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Personally I don't see a problem with it...I have two (on complete uppers)...I think it adds Character to it...sets it apart from the others...

But I'm weird I guess...I like abit of Character....

SASS

Posted: 5/20/2014 10:04:22 PM EDT

[#44]

Forgot about this, i need to order a set

Posted: 5/22/2014 2:25:17 AM EDT

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http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/mrclean91/5a318650-6f3f-4a05-9301-b29337c2b3ea_zps51b2231c.jpg

This is my newest build including the mi billet upper and ssk rail.

Posted: 5/22/2014 11:43:50 AM EDT

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This is my newest build including the mi billet upper and ssk rail.

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Nice looking light weight set up.

PETE
MI

Posted: 8/16/2014 5:58:06 PM EDT

[#47]

Just noting these do not work with s&w/ utg pro quad rail. The walls are too thick to mount the rail to the bbl nut. Getting a seekins bar I don't think it should have any problems. If I'm wrong please let me know.

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