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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:05:47 PM EDT
I picked up an Armalite A2 Service Rifle over the weekend - I needed another AR15 like a hole in the head, but I wanted a basic A2 without a bunch of junk attached all over it. Rifle is in great shape and is factory-equipped with a crisp ~6# 2-stage trigger. I like the OD furniture. It seemed a pretty good deal to me ($550, including soft case and 6 mags), but the rifle is a little confusing - it has no bayonet lug and has some kind of muzzle break on it. Prob a ban-era rifle, maybe. What do you think?
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:07:38 PM EDT
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I think that was a good deal on an AWB-era AR.
How does she shoot? |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:10:03 PM EDT
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Bayo lug being removed is usually for ban states, but yours is different looking where the bayo lug should be. I would just shoot out that barrel and replace barrel with correct FSB when the time comes. And I would remove that God forsaken brake or whatever it is right when I received the rifle, and throw on an A2 flash hider.
That being said, nice rifle! |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:15:50 PM EDT
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Set screw FSB?
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:18:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
How does she shoot? Not sure - I didn't adjust the sights or anything, just ran 10 rounds through it off-hand to check for function from my deck. Function was flawless - I was loosing light, and I really can't shoot open sights anymore as my eyes are old, but I pulverized a steel plate that was swinging from a chain that was out about 35 yards or so, so I'd say it shoots good enough. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:19:11 PM EDT
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Set screw FSB? I believe so, yes. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:37:49 PM EDT
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I would replace that muzzle device with an A2.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/343064/dpms-flash-hider-a2-1-2-28-thread-ar-15-matte Also don't forget a crush washer. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 5:56:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Set screw FSB? Looks like a clamp-on. I agree with others, get an A2 flash suppressor. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 6:02:17 PM EDT
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Good buy. I really like the A2.
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Posted: 11/16/2015 6:04:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI agree with others, get an A2 flash suppressor.
I kinda like the look of the brake, actually. I do have a few spare A2 flash hiders kicking around just in case I change my mind though. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 6:42:26 PM EDT
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Want.
ETA: I believe that's an Armalite clamp on FSB, I bought one for my DPMS Oracle once upon a time. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 7:29:16 PM EDT
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Want. ETA: I believe that's an Armalite clamp on FSB, I bought one for my DPMS Oracle once upon a time. Correct. The set-screw front sight base is a feature of the Armalite Service Rifle line. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 8:19:19 PM EDT
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Its hard to tell but does the front sling attach to the FSB or the hand guard tube
If it attaches to the FSB it is a standard A2. On the National Match the hand guard should be free floated |
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Posted: 11/17/2015 12:08:21 PM EDT
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Its hard to tell but does the front sling attach to the FSB or the hand guard tube If it attaches to the FSB it is a standard A2. On the National Match the hand guard should be free floated Attaches to the FSB - it's not a NM, its a Service Rifle. |
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Posted: 11/17/2015 1:34:59 PM EDT
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