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Posted: 9/5/2014 11:59:26 PM EDT
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Thank God for you smart Fellas. I just ask for the best overall processes I can get. The place who did our nitride uses no salt. The place that does QPQ for us is top notch with excellent T/E for our product samples to get us the most durable and wear resistant finishes possible for our material spec. Both finishes are damn good. More options..... Todd Todd, sorry for being out off topic but, the QPQ shop you work with do they have a website?, |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 2:26:50 AM EDT
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Does the QPQ cause the clamping surfaces to be slicker than regular finish, and therefore reduce the
clamping force/capability of the clamp-on GB? |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 5:58:55 PM EDT
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Got my 7R-high-toolless installed yesterday. Lines up great with the rail on the Colt 308. Can't wait to try it with the suppressor.
Only one complaint. I had planned to try out a set of Knights 45 degree sights on this one. They are a no go with the 7R. The set screw on the sights is supposed to engage the angled surface that meets the bottom of the slot in the rail. This area of the 7R is machined away, eliminating the contact point for the sights set screw. Went ahead and mounted the sights to the forend but it gives up a couple inches of sight radius, not something that my, um, mature eyes appreciate. I'll probably end up using these sights on something else. For anyone planning to change the gasblockfoldingfrontsight on a Colt 901, you'll need a Armalite AR10 carbine gas tube. It's longer than a Middy and bent. The Colt uses a straight tube. The taper pins were less than pleasant to remove. The SLR gas block is very nicely machined. The clicks on the adjustment screw are very positive as are the stops on the adjuster lever. Mine also came with a standard adjustment screw and wrench, a nice bonus. |
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Posted: 9/9/2014 6:48:30 PM EDT
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I've got 2 sentries from before you started offering them in melonite, are my screw and plunger melonited or is that only for the blocks that were finished that way? would it even matter for gas erosion resistance? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yes the leaf spring applies pressure to a plunger underneath which in turn detents into the adjustment screw . The screw and plunger are both Swiss turned Melonite finish 4140 steel I've got 2 sentries from before you started offering them in melonite, are my screw and plunger melonited or is that only for the blocks that were finished that way? would it even matter for gas erosion resistance? +1 |
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Posted: 9/19/2014 2:42:10 PM EDT
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Yes the leaf spring applies pressure to a plunger underneath which in turn detents into the adjustment screw . The screw and plunger are both Swiss turned Melonite finish 4140 steel I've got 2 sentries from before you started offering them in melonite, are my screw and plunger melonited or is that only for the blocks that were finished that way? would it even matter for gas erosion resistance? +1 Send me an email and I'll send out all new internals for your gas blocks. [email protected] |
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Posted: 9/19/2014 2:45:08 PM EDT
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Got my 7R-high-toolless installed yesterday. Lines up great with the rail on the Colt 308. Can't wait to try it with the suppressor. Only one complaint. I had planned to try out a set of Knights 45 degree sights on this one. They are a no go with the 7R. The set screw on the sights is supposed to engage the angled surface that meets the bottom of the slot in the rail. This area of the 7R is machined away, eliminating the contact point for the sights set screw. Went ahead and mounted the sights to the forend but it gives up a couple inches of sight radius, not something that my, um, mature eyes appreciate. I'll probably end up using these sights on something else. For anyone planning to change the gasblockfoldingfrontsight on a Colt 901, you'll need a Armalite AR10 carbine gas tube. It's longer than a Middy and bent. The Colt uses a straight tube. The taper pins were less than pleasant to remove. The SLR gas block is very nicely machined. The clicks on the adjustment screw are very positive as are the stops on the adjuster lever. Mine also came with a standard adjustment screw and wrench, a nice bonus. I'll look into this. Always some guy trying to throw a 45Degree on a FSB.....LoL Thanks, Enjoy Todd |
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Posted: 9/19/2014 2:45:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2014 7:39:44 PM EDT
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Todd is the man!
Above and beyond is an understatement. He is at the movies right now with his kids and is still working. You can buy and NEVER worry.....ever! |
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Posted: 9/19/2014 10:20:50 PM EDT
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Todd is the man! Above and beyond is an understatement. He is at the movies right now with his kids and is still working. You can buy and NEVER worry.....ever! No doubt, i just sent him my info about the new internals for my gas block. He responed maybe a hour later that he's hookin it up. This country could learn a thing or two from Todd on how to run a business. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 12:33:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryPerfect timing, I was wanting to order a gas block from you guys. Order placed. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 12:35:57 PM EDT
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Thanks guys!
All these will ship mon Todd |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 8:46:34 PM EDT
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I'm looking at getting a stainless sentry 7 (SA7-SS-SN) to put on my wilson barrel. I can't find the length of this gas block; can anyone verify if it is .920 or less? I read half this thread, sorry if I missed it.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 10:00:09 PM EDT
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I'm looking at getting a stainless sentry 7 (SA7-SS-SN) to put on my wilson barrel. I can't find the length of this gas block; can anyone verify if it is .920 or less? I read half this thread, sorry if I missed it. 1" |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 10:54:26 PM EDT
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I'm looking at getting a stainless sentry 7 (SA7-SS-SN) to put on my wilson barrel. I can't find the length of this gas block; can anyone verify if it is .920 or less? I read half this thread, sorry if I missed it. I'm curious to know what wilson barrel your using ? |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 11:15:17 PM EDT
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I'm looking at getting a stainless sentry 7 (SA7-SS-SN) to put on my wilson barrel. I can't find the length of this gas block; can anyone verify if it is .920 or less? I read half this thread, sorry if I missed it. I'm curious to know what wilson barrel your using ? 16" Recon Stainless Fluted 1/7 http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-Match-Grade-Barrel-556-NATO-Recon-Tactical-16-1-7-Twist-Stainless-Fluted/productinfo/TR-556RC16F-17/ |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:41:01 PM EDT
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From our FB- The Taccom UL15 Recoil buffer is a great compliment to the Sentry gas blocks. At just .05oz(!) you must use adjustable gas with this buffer system. Back to back with a stock AR, the difference with the UL is incredible ! All my rifles that are not F/A are getting these. I was able to turn the gas down about 60% when I installed the UL15. Priced at around $25-30 its a great way to go considering the cost of a lightened carrier. We should have them up on the site next week. Todd@SLR I really wish I had these 2 years ago! Once you try em you'll never go back. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=68128 I just ordered a SL7 for my 16 inch 7.62x39 upper. i am assuming i will get a lot of benefit from the block with this caliber. do you think Taccom UL 15 will benefit this barrel? |
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Posted: 9/25/2014 8:05:22 PM EDT
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Thanks guys! All these will ship mon Todd Todd did you get my email? about the new internals and the gas block you sent? Disregard. Many Thanks |
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Posted: 10/3/2014 7:15:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll try again. Nitride is the generic term, and usually refers to Salt Bath Nitriding. Nitriding is essentially a fusing of nitride to any free iron that may allow oxygen to otherwise chemically bind to it (rust). That is why it is so rust resistant. It is typically only the Quench step (submersion into the tank of molten cyanide salts). A common name for this process in America is Melonite (a registered trademark by the Kolene Corp). In Europe, that single quench process is called Tennifer. QPQ is a three step process. A Quench, followed by some sort of surface Polishing, followed by another Quench. I hope that is a bit clearer. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What's the diff between the Nitride and the QPQ? Nitride is a generic term. QPQ is a specific process, salt bath quench, polish and a subsequent quench. BTW, Melonite is a trade name for nitriding using the salt bath process (SBN, or Salt Bath Nitriding), as is Tennifer, which I believe is a European trademark. Well, I'm even more confused now. I'll try again. Nitride is the generic term, and usually refers to Salt Bath Nitriding. Nitriding is essentially a fusing of nitride to any free iron that may allow oxygen to otherwise chemically bind to it (rust). That is why it is so rust resistant. It is typically only the Quench step (submersion into the tank of molten cyanide salts). A common name for this process in America is Melonite (a registered trademark by the Kolene Corp). In Europe, that single quench process is called Tennifer. QPQ is a three step process. A Quench, followed by some sort of surface Polishing, followed by another Quench. I hope that is a bit clearer. What's this mean to the user. Is there any significant difference in durability? |
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Posted: 10/9/2014 10:59:55 PM EDT
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What's this mean to the user. Is there any significant difference in durability? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the diff between the Nitride and the QPQ? Nitride is a generic term. QPQ is a specific process, salt bath quench, polish and a subsequent quench. BTW, Melonite is a trade name for nitriding using the salt bath process (SBN, or Salt Bath Nitriding), as is Tennifer, which I believe is a European trademark. Well, I'm even more confused now. I'll try again. Nitride is the generic term, and usually refers to Salt Bath Nitriding. Nitriding is essentially a fusing of nitride to any free iron that may allow oxygen to otherwise chemically bind to it (rust). That is why it is so rust resistant. It is typically only the Quench step (submersion into the tank of molten cyanide salts). A common name for this process in America is Melonite (a registered trademark by the Kolene Corp). In Europe, that single quench process is called Tennifer. QPQ is a three step process. A Quench, followed by some sort of surface Polishing, followed by another Quench. I hope that is a bit clearer. What's this mean to the user. Is there any significant difference in durability? On the gas blocks- Not in the real world. Its very splitting hair like to try and see the difference. Maybe if you left them in salt water for about 10 years one might find a difference. Remember, Phosphate works just fine. These exotic heat treatments are a just a bonus on the blocks. On the adj screws the Melonite is a better deal due to the ability to control temper by our supplier. All the screws and detents are melonited no matter the gas block finish. We have to send them 2K miles away for a month btw. Makes getting product out the door a long process. Todd |
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Posted: 10/9/2014 11:08:17 PM EDT
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I just ordered a SL7 for my 16 inch 7.62x39 upper. i am assuming i will get a lot of benefit from the block with this caliber. do you think Taccom UL 15 will benefit this barrel? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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From our FB- The Taccom UL15 Recoil buffer is a great compliment to the Sentry gas blocks. At just .05oz(!) you must use adjustable gas with this buffer system. Back to back with a stock AR, the difference with the UL is incredible ! All my rifles that are not F/A are getting these. I was able to turn the gas down about 60% when I installed the UL15. Priced at around $25-30 its a great way to go considering the cost of a lightened carrier. We should have them up on the site next week. Todd@SLR I really wish I had these 2 years ago! Once you try em you'll never go back. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=68128 I just ordered a SL7 for my 16 inch 7.62x39 upper. i am assuming i will get a lot of benefit from the block with this caliber. do you think Taccom UL 15 will benefit this barrel? Yes it will. Period. |
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Posted: 10/9/2014 11:09:33 PM EDT
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Our Sentry 9's are now available in Melonite.
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Posted: 11/16/2014 6:15:15 PM EDT
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From our FB- The Taccom UL15 Recoil buffer is a great compliment to the Sentry gas blocks. At just .05oz(!) you must use adjustable gas with this buffer system. Back to back with a stock AR, the difference with the UL is incredible ! All my rifles that are not F/A are getting these. I was able to turn the gas down about 60% when I installed the UL15. Priced at around $25-30 its a great way to go considering the cost of a lightened carrier. We should have them up on the site next week. Todd@SLR I really wish I had these 2 years ago! Once you try em you'll never go back. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=68128 So you're using a standard BCG, not a low-mass? |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 6:49:09 PM EDT
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I run both kinds of carriers.
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From our FB- The Taccom UL15 Recoil buffer is a great compliment to the Sentry gas blocks. At just .05oz(!) you must use adjustable gas with this buffer system. Back to back with a stock AR, the difference with the UL is incredible ! All my rifles that are not F/A are getting these. I was able to turn the gas down about 60% when I installed the UL15. Priced at around $25-30 its a great way to go considering the cost of a lightened carrier. We should have them up on the site next week. Todd@SLR I really wish I had these 2 years ago! Once you try em you'll never go back. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=68128 So you're using a standard BCG, not a low-mass? |
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Posted: 11/19/2014 11:05:35 PM EDT
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Black Friday special? Ready to buy.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 12:31:38 AM EDT
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Black Friday special? Ready to buy. Of course! Wolv ! Midnight Turkey Night and for 3 days! |
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Posted: 11/22/2014 7:59:48 PM EDT
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16" Recon Stainless Fluted 1/7 http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-Match-Grade-Barrel-556-NATO-Recon-Tactical-16-1-7-Twist-Stainless-Fluted/productinfo/TR-556RC16F-17/ Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm looking at getting a stainless sentry 7 (SA7-SS-SN) to put on my wilson barrel. I can't find the length of this gas block; can anyone verify if it is .920 or less? I read half this thread, sorry if I missed it. I'm curious to know what wilson barrel your using ? 16" Recon Stainless Fluted 1/7 http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-Match-Grade-Barrel-556-NATO-Recon-Tactical-16-1-7-Twist-Stainless-Fluted/productinfo/TR-556RC16F-17/ It will work fine even though we have a .920" gas seat |
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Posted: 11/22/2014 9:31:32 PM EDT
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Length is 1".
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Posted: 11/23/2014 8:13:20 AM EDT
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I am curious = what are the "side plates" for? Do they come off?
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Posted: 11/23/2014 8:20:45 AM EDT
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I am curious = what are the "side plates" for? Do they come off? That's the spring |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 8:26:16 AM EDT
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Thank you - the spring for gas adjustment?
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Posted: 11/23/2014 11:07:59 PM EDT
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Thank you - the spring for gas adjustment? Yes but the actual adjuster is in the front. |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 2:32:46 AM EDT
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Do you make an extended low pro gas block that will cover where the A2 sight was, ?
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Posted: 11/24/2014 2:36:59 AM EDT
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Do you make a extended gas block that will cover where the A2 sight was ? No we don't , not yet at least. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 3:17:51 PM EDT
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Hello,
what is the difference between "old" Sentry gas block's and the newer ones listed as Gen 3? Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/3/2014 10:14:52 PM EDT
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I ordered the normal one during the sale along with a gas tube. Thank you for the sale! What is with the non window version? Never saw it before.
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Posted: 12/3/2014 11:06:06 PM EDT
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Hello, what is the difference between "old" Sentry gas block's and the newer ones listed as Gen 3? Thanks! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_565/256362_Gen_2_vs__Gen_3.html The answer to your question was recently answered in the industry section. |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 11:49:12 PM EDT
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I'm a newcomer to SLR products but I'm intrigued. I think I'll be trying a few different items here in the near future. The ultra-light handrails look great, as does the adjustable gas block. More user friendly than even my syrac.
Good stuff SLR |
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Posted: 1/19/2015 11:17:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/19/2015 11:31:07 PM EDT
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Titanium Sentry 7's are coming.
In production now. 22 grams for the .750 Set Screw Sentry. Eventually all versions will be available in Ti. They are about 50% Lighter. We are talking about a half once. Its not noticeable! -that said they are pretty neat. But I keep getting hammed to make these so its happening. 
These 7-S should be available in a few weeks in raw and melonite finish. They will be moar expensiver. I'll have more info after Shot Show. Heading out in about 5 hrs. Todd 
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Posted: 1/20/2015 12:53:55 AM EDT
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Titanium Sentry 7's are coming. In production now. 22 grams for the .750 Set Screw Sentry. Eventually all versions will be available in Ti. They are about 50% Lighter. We are talking about a half once. Its not noticeable! -that said they are pretty neat. But I keep getting hammed to make these so its happening.
These 7-S should be available in a few weeks in raw and melonite finish. They will be moar expensiver. I'll have more info after Shot Show. Heading out in about 5 hrs. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/IMG_8093_zps121236f1.png Please offer this in clamp-on 6's. |
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Posted: 1/20/2015 3:25:44 PM EDT
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Man, guess I will have to sell my SLR .625 on my light weight build eventually
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Posted: 1/21/2015 5:41:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man, guess I will have to sell my SLR .625 on my light weight build eventually Send me a PM.
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Posted: 1/30/2015 1:15:32 AM EDT
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Any news on the extended clamp on blocks ?
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Posted: 1/30/2015 8:10:56 PM EDT
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Any news on the extended clamp on blocks ? They should be here any day from melonite. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 2:23:10 PM EDT
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Have had a chance to dial my SLR 7 clamp on block a bit. Very impressed with this product. So nice. No leaks and positive detents. Looks sweet, too.
Should have bought this out of the gate instead of wasting $35 on a Kies. Nice job on these SLR. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 10:05:51 PM EDT
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Will the SA8-SM be the smallest profile? Trying to find an adj GB that will fit under a MI DPMS-SS keymod.
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Posted: 2/3/2015 10:09:09 PM EDT
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Will the SA8-SM be the smallest profile? Trying to find an adj GB that will fit under a MI DPMS-SS keymod. SA6's are the smallest. They use a .625" journal. |
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Posted: 2/6/2015 7:07:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/7/2015 12:44:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/7/2015 12:45:17 AM EDT
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I have the Sentry 7-L's (Long) You can order on monday. They should be up on the site by tuesday. Todd |
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