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Posted: 6/20/2014 5:38:40 PM EDT
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Hmm, only other thing I can think of is a pink/purple mix of rit dye
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Posted: 6/21/2014 11:54:13 PM EDT
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I got one of these last week and it looks awesome! My Form 1 will be in the mail on Tuesday.
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Posted: 6/23/2014 11:14:48 AM EDT
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They look great, ideas of a new build come to mind.
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Posted: 6/23/2014 11:36:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/23/2014 7:04:43 PM EDT
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Oh wow, that is a beautiful lower. Definitely make a guy reconsider going with a poly for a featherlight build.
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Posted: 6/23/2014 9:57:42 PM EDT
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Oh wow, that is a beautiful lower. Definitely make a guy reconsider going with a poly for a featherlight build. "Poly"? Did you actually read any of the thread? |
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Posted: 6/24/2014 12:24:06 AM EDT
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Oh wow, that is a beautiful lower. Definitely make a guy reconsider going with a poly for a featherlight build. "Poly"? Did you actually read any of the thread? He's saying instead of a poly. 
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Posted: 6/24/2014 2:21:48 PM EDT
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He's saying instead of a poly. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Oh wow, that is a beautiful lower. Definitely make a guy reconsider going with a poly for a featherlight build. "Poly"? Did you actually read any of the thread? He's saying instead of a poly. OK, I see it now. Thanks. |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 11:35:12 PM EDT
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Looks great guys - how about adding a few more instructions to the CNC and cutting for the Teal Blue Bravo PDQ. I've been loving the AeroPrecision Ambi lowers - adding this (and the short-throw cutout/marking) would be the last straw for me to buy a handful of these!
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Posted: 6/26/2014 7:13:51 PM EDT
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What has everyone's experience been with the fit of the barrel extension to the upper? I've been searching for a while for a lightweight billet upper and this fits the bill. It looks very promising and high quality, I just hope it's a tight fitting upper cause that would be a deal breaker for me.
Thanks in advance for any input! 
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Posted: 6/26/2014 9:08:12 PM EDT
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What has everyone's experience been with the fit of the barrel extension to the upper? I've been searching for a while for a lightweight billet upper and this fits the bill. It looks very promising and high quality, I just hope it's a tight fitting upper cause that would be a deal breaker for me. Thanks in advance for any input! I just installed an ultra light scionics barrel in #87. The extension was snug and did require some pushing to insert fully. The upper to lower fit is super snug with zero wiggle at all. So far Iam very impressed with the quality of the 2A parts. |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 1:35:51 AM EDT
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It would be nice if you guys could a limited run WITHOUT m4 ramps on the upper, for those of us with old school LW Colt barrels.... I would buy 6 uppers immediately.
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Posted: 6/27/2014 8:24:29 AM EDT
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It would be nice if you guys could a limited run WITHOUT m4 ramps on the upper, for those of us with old school LW Colt barrels.... I would buy 6 uppers immediately. A retro cool M16 clone would be pretty nifty on one of these receiver sets. Keep it as authentic as possible with the triangular plastic handguards, etc. |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 12:16:00 PM EDT
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What has everyone's experience been with the fit of the barrel extension to the upper? I've been searching for a while for a lightweight billet upper and this fits the bill. It looks very promising and high quality, I just hope it's a tight fitting upper cause that would be a deal breaker for me. Thanks in advance for any input! Zero wobble between the upper and lower. Tighter than prom night. 
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Posted: 6/27/2014 12:18:40 PM EDT
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A retro cool M16 clone would be pretty nifty on one of these receiver sets. Keep it as authentic as possible with the triangular plastic handguards, etc. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It would be nice if you guys could a limited run WITHOUT m4 ramps on the upper, for those of us with old school LW Colt barrels.... I would buy 6 uppers immediately. A retro cool M16 clone would be pretty nifty on one of these receiver sets. Keep it as authentic as possible with the triangular plastic handguards, etc. Yeah it would, old meets new. |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 11:03:15 AM EDT
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The V7 port door rod does not fit the upper receiver without reprofiling the flattened end to fit inside the upper receivers port door rod hole.
This is a small matter to consider when assembling the upper with V7 parts and is in no way meant as a negative on either V7 or 2A. A standard port door rod fits the 2A upper perfectly and there is room for the C-clip between the door and the port opening. I did not install the C-clip since the door rod cannot slide out the back nor the front. The 2A port door rod hole at the back of the port door opening is a blind hole and captures the port door rod completely. All other V7 bits fit and function in the 2A lower. A timney trigger drops in perfectly and functions tests. The magpul MIAD grip with big back plate fits a feels very nice. Aero precision light weight scope mount fits the upper very well and the increased number of rail positions allows "one more notch forward" of mounting then a standard upper receiver. I hope to shoot this creation over the weekend. |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 12:11:50 PM EDT
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Thank you for the update. I will get a V7 door in house so we can decide to mod for the part, or leave as is.
Thanks again, Ryan |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 4:20:44 PM EDT
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Thank you for the update. I will get a V7 door in house so we can decide to mod for the part, or leave as is. Thanks again, Ryan So would it be a pain to make an upper batch without feedramps? Other companies offer ramped and non-ramped. |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 5:17:39 PM EDT
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Thank you for the update. I will get a V7 door in house so we can decide to mod for the part, or leave as is. Thanks again, Ryan I actually exchanged a few emails and talked briefly with the nice people at V7 about building an ultralight 300BLK. Joel hasn't seen the 2A set yet but did notice from pictures that the port door rod won't work without mods. He will look at making a specific rod if there's enough demand. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 5:54:36 PM EDT
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So would it be a pain to make an upper batch without feedramps? Other companies offer ramped and non-ramped. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thank you for the update. I will get a V7 door in house so we can decide to mod for the part, or leave as is. Thanks again, Ryan So would it be a pain to make an upper batch without feedramps? Other companies offer ramped and non-ramped. It wouldn't be hard no.... It would be a matter of how much demand their is for it however. |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 6:48:42 PM EDT
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Thank you for the update. I will get a V7 door in house so we can decide to mod for the part, or leave as is. Thanks again, Ryan So would it be a pain to make an upper batch without feedramps? Other companies offer ramped and non-ramped. It wouldn't be hard no.... It would be a matter of how much demand their is for it however. Do a limited run then, and see how many sell. I'll buy a few. |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 9:09:21 AM EDT
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Does anybody know if these lowers are compatible with PDQ levers? I have run into some billet lowers that do not have enough shelf to keep the dust cover from hitting it and interfering. Just wondering if anyone has had their 2A Balios modded for PDQ
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Posted: 6/29/2014 9:19:32 AM EDT
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Does anybody know if these lowers are compatible with PDQ levers? I have run into some billet lowers that do not have enough shelf to keep the dust cover from hitting it and interfering. Just wondering if anyone has had their 2A Balios modded for PDQ Just a hunch, but I don't think the end user who would by the Balios will be looking to take a Dremel to it or add any extra weight. I am running a regular safety selector, instead of an ambi, in my Balios Lite lower and don't plan to add any other ambi controls, especially ones that involve cutting. But hey, that's just me. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 1:49:35 PM EDT
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Are these tough enough for general use or 3 gun? I have been looking for a billet upper without a forward assist and this is exactly what I want, I just don't want a range toy like a feel the poly and some other light weight upper/lowers are.
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Posted: 6/30/2014 2:16:06 PM EDT
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Are these tough enough for general use or 3 gun? I have been looking for a billet upper without a forward assist and this is exactly what I want, I just don't want a range toy like a feel the poly and some other light weight upper/lowers are. There aren't many in the wild just yet but it is billet and very well made so I have no doubts about it. It may be a while for someone to report the results of hard use. It definitely does not feel like polymer. Combine it with a KMR and you will have a very light combo. Mine is the lightweight and I don't see it getting a lot of hard use either, once it is done. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 2:44:08 PM EDT
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Are these tough enough for general use or 3 gun? I have been looking for a billet upper without a forward assist and this is exactly what I want, I just don't want a range toy like a feel the poly and some other light weight upper/lowers are. We have a few guys running them in 3-gun comp with zero reported issues. The most concerning area would be at the receiver extension end as is the case on all lowers. Bryan K here at the shop clamped a lower in a vise with an M-4 style receiver extension installed. He then hung off the back of the extension, and he is 270lbs. No problems. I hit one over and over again with a shot filled mallet, and the receiver extension broke at the threads. The Lower remained intact. The upper receiver is actually thicker in the main bore than a forging as well. All of our weight reduction was done in non load bearing areas. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 4:18:05 PM EDT
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The #87 build tested out fine over the weekend. I have 200rds fired so far with zero issues.
Accuracy was excellent. Weight and handling was excellent. The rifle points very nicely and is easy to transition from target to target. I have the first match this Friday at the Independence Day action rifle match. I doubt there are any weak points in the design and execution of the upper. At 3gun and other action matchs you are more likely to kill the optic or internal parts then the upper or lower receiver. |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 4:39:09 PM EDT
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Pix!
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Posted: 6/30/2014 4:47:05 PM EDT
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Hopefully I will get some at the ID4 match. Maybe a video.
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Posted: 6/30/2014 10:51:55 PM EDT
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Just a hunch, but I don't think the end user who would by the Balios will be looking to take a Dremel to it or add any extra weight. I am running a regular safety selector, instead of an ambi, in my Balios Lite lower and don't plan to add any other ambi controls, especially ones that involve cutting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anybody know if these lowers are compatible with PDQ levers? I have run into some billet lowers that do not have enough shelf to keep the dust cover from hitting it and interfering. Just wondering if anyone has had their 2A Balios modded for PDQ Just a hunch, but I don't think the end user who would by the Balios will be looking to take a Dremel to it or add any extra weight. I am running a regular safety selector, instead of an ambi, in my Balios Lite lower and don't plan to add any other ambi controls, especially ones that involve cutting. I asked a few postings above eternal24k's if 2A would consider adding the CNC instructions to mill these from the factory. If you've never shot a PDQ-equipped AR, you don't know what you're missing! I really like the lightweight lower, and the fractional extra weight of the PDQ would be no skin off my back! Please, 2A, take a look at this! |
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Posted: 7/1/2014 1:21:09 AM EDT
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I asked a few postings above eternal24k's if 2A would consider adding the CNC instructions to mill these from the factory. If you've never shot a PDQ-equipped AR, you don't know what you're missing! I really like the lightweight lower, and the fractional extra weight of the PDQ would be no skin off my back! Please, 2A, take a look at this! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anybody know if these lowers are compatible with PDQ levers? I have run into some billet lowers that do not have enough shelf to keep the dust cover from hitting it and interfering. Just wondering if anyone has had their 2A Balios modded for PDQ Just a hunch, but I don't think the end user who would by the Balios will be looking to take a Dremel to it or add any extra weight. I am running a regular safety selector, instead of an ambi, in my Balios Lite lower and don't plan to add any other ambi controls, especially ones that involve cutting. I asked a few postings above eternal24k's if 2A would consider adding the CNC instructions to mill these from the factory. If you've never shot a PDQ-equipped AR, you don't know what you're missing! I really like the lightweight lower, and the fractional extra weight of the PDQ would be no skin off my back! Please, 2A, take a look at this! We keep a running list of suggestions on our white board here... If it gets to a point of a REV change, or a Gen-2 or the likes, we will consider everything suggested. 
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Posted: 7/3/2014 7:52:24 PM EDT
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We keep a running list of suggestions on our white board here... If it gets to a point of a REV change, or a Gen-2 or the likes, we will consider everything suggested. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anybody know if these lowers are compatible with PDQ levers? I have run into some billet lowers that do not have enough shelf to keep the dust cover from hitting it and interfering. Just wondering if anyone has had their 2A Balios modded for PDQ Just a hunch, but I don't think the end user who would by the Balios will be looking to take a Dremel to it or add any extra weight. I am running a regular safety selector, instead of an ambi, in my Balios Lite lower and don't plan to add any other ambi controls, especially ones that involve cutting. I asked a few postings above eternal24k's if 2A would consider adding the CNC instructions to mill these from the factory. If you've never shot a PDQ-equipped AR, you don't know what you're missing! I really like the lightweight lower, and the fractional extra weight of the PDQ would be no skin off my back! Please, 2A, take a look at this! We keep a running list of suggestions on our white board here... If it gets to a point of a REV change, or a Gen-2 or the likes, we will consider everything suggested. sweet 
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Posted: 7/3/2014 7:59:10 PM EDT
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Can I suggest a solid trigger guard? Keep the two slots but don't cut them all the way through so they match the cuts along the top of the upper receiver.
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Posted: 7/3/2014 11:33:38 PM EDT
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Already on the list.
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Posted: 7/5/2014 9:31:12 PM EDT
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Obviously people want to see what the individual parts look like in different configurations, so I took some pictures of different combos for people to see.
BALIOS-lite lower with standard BALIOS Upper 
BALIOS-lite upper on forged Colt 6920 lower 
BALIOS-lite lower with Forged PWS MK110 Mod1 Upper with goodies 
Standard BALIOS upper on Forged Colt 6920 lower 
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Posted: 7/5/2014 10:01:53 PM EDT
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Where is the best place to pick up one of these lowers?
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Posted: 7/5/2014 10:10:37 PM EDT
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Where is the best place to pick up one of these lowers? Here is a direct link to Hawktech for purchase, however... http://www.hawktecharms.com/2A-Armament-BALIOS-Lite-Lower-p/2a-bl556-2.htm I see you are in Texas, If you are close to Champion Firearms, they will be getting both the -lite lowers, as well as the standard BALIOS lowers any day. It may be worth your while to give them a call, and ask. CHAMPION FIREARMS 1925 Texas Avenue South College Station, TX 77840 P: 979-693-9948 F: 979-696-6340 |
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Posted: 7/5/2014 10:20:08 PM EDT
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That 2A PWS combo is sexy.
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Posted: 7/5/2014 10:47:44 PM EDT
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Double tap.
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Posted: 7/5/2014 11:23:17 PM EDT
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Here is a direct link to Hawktech for purchase, however... http://www.hawktecharms.com/2A-Armament-BALIOS-Lite-Lower-p/2a-bl556-2.htm I see you are in Texas, If you are close to Champion Firearms, they will be getting both the -lite lowers, as well as the standard BALIOS lowers any day. It may be worth your while to give them a call, and ask. CHAMPION FIREARMS 1925 Texas Avenue South College Station, TX 77840 P: 979-693-9948 F: 979-696-6340 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Where is the best place to pick up one of these lowers? Here is a direct link to Hawktech for purchase, however... http://www.hawktecharms.com/2A-Armament-BALIOS-Lite-Lower-p/2a-bl556-2.htm I see you are in Texas, If you are close to Champion Firearms, they will be getting both the -lite lowers, as well as the standard BALIOS lowers any day. It may be worth your while to give them a call, and ask. CHAMPION FIREARMS 1925 Texas Avenue South College Station, TX 77840 P: 979-693-9948 F: 979-696-6340 Thanks for the info! I'm about 3 hours south of CS. I'll see if they will ship one to my local FFL. |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 9:20:03 AM EDT
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Any chance of seeing the lite upper on a mega billet lower?
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Posted: 7/6/2014 9:20:53 AM EDT
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Double tap
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Posted: 7/6/2014 9:42:20 AM EDT
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Any chance of seeing the lite upper on a mega billet lower? I might be able to pull that off, I don't own a MEGA Billet lower, but I know a few guys who do! |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 10:41:09 AM EDT
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I might be able to pull that off, I don't own a MEGA Billet lower, but I know a few guys who do! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any chance of seeing the lite upper on a mega billet lower? I might be able to pull that off, I don't own a MEGA Billet lower, but I know a few guys who do! Thanks. |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 11:49:19 AM EDT
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What polymer magazine is that?
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Posted: 7/6/2014 2:13:06 PM EDT
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What polymer magazine is that? ETS Group They were kind enough to send us a couple for evaluation... So far, it's 100%. we don't have a lot of rounds through them yet, as we just go them last week, but they seem like good product so far! |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 8:04:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/7/2014 2:30:53 PM EDT
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Little BoomFab action? nice...
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:36:36 AM EDT
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Rustedace is winning the picture battle here folks. I know we have a bunch more sets out their....
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Posted: 7/10/2014 6:42:49 AM EDT
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Please consider having an integrated ambi bolt release. I love love love mine on my seekins, but I would love love love to give you money for a lower that has the same feature!
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