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Posted: 5/26/2017 12:20:13 AM EDT
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I install my own.
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Posted: 5/26/2017 12:43:11 AM EDT
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I recently used a Dez Tactical A2 FSB that is a clamp-on that looks very nice on the gun. So far it has been perfect for a couple hundred rounds on a 16" mid-length gassed barrel. They are currently on backorder, but for the price and the quality, they cannot be beat compared to the cost of a drill and pin FSB. ymmv.
http://www.shop.deztacticalarms.com/A2-Fixed-Front-Sight-Clamp-on-750-w-Bayonet-Lug-DEZ-1035-GB.htm http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1984830_Here-are-two-of-my-recent-builds-for-your-consideration-.html Second link is to a thread of mine with a picture of the FSB mentioned above. |
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Posted: 5/26/2017 2:51:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/26/2017 6:43:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/26/2017 7:27:49 AM EDT
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I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. |
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Posted: 5/26/2017 7:34:07 AM EDT
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+2 on John Thomas at Retro Arms Works. I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. Also, would they install one for a "dissipator" configuration? |
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Posted: 5/26/2017 10:07:11 AM EDT
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I do them myself. I tap the hole under the rear lug of the sight with a 8/32 set screw, and then tap the side holes (If I buy FSB that were previously used) or I drill 1/8" holes on new FSB's, and tap them with 6/32 set screws. Once you get the sight leveled and centered using the bottom 8/32 set screw, I then put in the 6/32 screws on either side (front and back). You have 5 screws holding the FSB in place. So far I have not had a FSB come loose.
You can also use the 8/32 tapping and set screw to set the FSB where you want and then drill the FSB and barrel for taper pins. I have done several either way and it doesn't seem to matter. The key to installing a FSB is getting it on the barrel without any canting. The use of set screws allows for infinite adjustment. When I get it where I want then I follow up with blue loctite to keep the screws from backing out. |
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Posted: 5/26/2017 10:47:06 AM EDT
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John Thomas @ Retro Arms Works. Quality work, quick turn around, reasonable price. Have it done correctly the first time with John.
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Posted: 5/26/2017 10:51:01 AM EDT
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John Thomas @ Retro Arms Works. Quality work, quick turn around, reasonable price. Have it done correctly the first time with John. |
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Posted: 5/26/2017 10:59:24 AM EDT
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Thanks guys! Looks like my parts will be going to Retro Arms Works, his portfolio is definitely impressive and that 605 sealed the deal.
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Posted: 5/26/2017 5:07:01 PM EDT
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On Del-Ton's site you can specify F or A2 height
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Posted: 5/29/2017 6:31:02 PM EDT
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+2 on John Thomas at Retro Arms Works. I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:05:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:26:46 AM EDT
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+2 on John Thomas at Retro Arms Works. I have a pinned flash hider done by him, and the weld job is very clean. It's actually hard to tell where it's welded. Very nice work. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 2:10:36 PM EDT
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ADCO. But I believe that they will not do nitrided barrels.
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Posted: 8/15/2017 8:47:51 PM EDT
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As stated above, John Thomas is THE MAN for this kind of work.
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Posted: 8/17/2017 6:47:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryAdd another +1 from me - I just sent my Green Mountain Barrel 20"
5.56x45 & BCM FSB off to him today. I am confident he will do great work, and when I receive mine back from him I will follow up with a post here. We talked on the phone for a bit, and I liked what I heard. $55.00 for taper pinning the FSB to the barrel is what he quoted me. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 9:00:25 AM EDT
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I too have to say that JT is the man. I sent him a prototype project barrel a couple years back. It consisted of turning down/threading a carbine bbl, modifying the bayo lug and then modifying and grafting a 1960's era Beretta BM59 muzzle brake/fh combo to slip over the newly profiled bbl.
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Posted: 8/23/2017 7:31:22 PM EDT
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Thanks to this thread, I sent my Colt pre ban H BAR barrel to John to remove the FSB, swap out a new Colt barrel nut for the buggered one and put everything back together. I sent it to him last Saturday and I got it back today.
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Posted: 8/28/2017 4:56:34 PM EDT
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Ok, It is official from me now - - +1 on John Thomas @ Retro Arms Works !!! :)
Fit & finish are superb; From my trained eye I can tell that the FSB has been mounted perfectly in line with the barrel extension indexing pin & where the rear sight will be when the carry handle is mounted. Perfect work, 2 day turnaround, & excellent protective wrapping on the return shipping !!! :) Wholeheartedly recommended by me, and I will not hesitate to use him again :) Thanks John !! S! |
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Posted: 8/31/2017 6:16:41 PM EDT
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ADCO. But I believe that they will not do nitrided barrels. |
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Posted: 8/31/2017 6:56:14 PM EDT
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ADCO. But I believe that they will not do nitrided barrels.
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