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Posted: 4/10/2017 7:25:58 PM EDT
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I'm in the body shop business so had to do a few little touches. Color filled the lower and just about everything else that had a recess. Painting a couple more things just because I can. Already have quite a few purple toys so continuing that theme.
The beginning... 
Little House of Kolor Passion Purple color fill. I'm kinda liking that it is actually pretty suttle against the black. 
Got the mag well vise block and roll pin starter punches today so just about got my AR assembly bench set up. 
Already got the list started for AR #2 which will be a longer range, accuracy type build. This stuff is as bad as crack wrapped in bacon. 
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Posted: 4/10/2017 7:44:57 PM EDT
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(edit) Became a team member so the photos showed.
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Posted: 4/10/2017 8:30:06 PM EDT
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I think it will look good with the color choice. In for pics of finished project. Oh and welcome aboard.
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Posted: 4/10/2017 8:30:06 PM EDT
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That looks like a very good no-frills M4, a good starting point if you're into the more modern side of the black rifle. Del-Ton makes a solid product for the price. That color fill looks kind of cool!
We'll all be happy to provide guidance as you progress with building your rifle. Good luck and happy building! |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 9:08:49 PM EDT
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I think it will look good with the color choice. In for pics of finished project. Oh and welcome aboard. |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 9:12:48 PM EDT
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That looks like a very good no-frills M4, a good starting point if you're into the more modern side of the black rifle. Del-Ton makes a solid product for the price. That color fill looks kind of cool! We'll all be happy to provide guidance as you progress with building your rifle. Good luck and happy building! |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 9:27:49 PM EDT
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Welcome!!
Your build looks really good! I use play mats for all kinds of stuff, but I've never thought to put them on my work bench for lighter duty work. I'm going to shamelessly steal that!
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Posted: 4/10/2017 9:41:13 PM EDT
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Welcome!!
Your build looks really good! I use play mats for all kinds of stuff, but I've never thought to put them on my work bench for lighter duty work. I'm going to shamelessly steal that! Link at HF... Anti-Fatigue mats I started with just a few and added from there. Just about have the whole woodworking/assembly side of my shop covered now. 
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Posted: 4/10/2017 10:01:44 PM EDT
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Thanks! Those are the interlocking floor mats from Harbor Freight. Stupid cheap. Great for assembly work to protect whatever is being assembled. I have 2/3 of my home shop floor covered with them. Way nicer to stand/work on than concrete and edge tools don't get totally jacked when I drop them. Link at HF... Anti-Fatigue mats I started with just a few and added from there. Just about have the whole woodworking/assembly side of my shop covered now. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5636/24115502945_23283205d6_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24114895315_30a579dd35_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24032294011_4aa1c8722b_c.jpg 
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Posted: 4/10/2017 10:25:42 PM EDT
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Ok now you're just showing off. I have 8 of them under my weight bench. 
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Posted: 4/10/2017 10:42:39 PM EDT
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Looking good, OP! My first is a Spike's at the core, and looked almost exactly like yours when I got it, except mine is a midlength instead of carbine, and I have the Punisher lower
 Careful, though, once you build one, you won't be able to stop building more!
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Posted: 4/11/2017 12:44:44 AM EDT
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Looking good, OP! My first is a Spike's at the core, and looked almost exactly like yours when I got it, except mine is a midlength instead of carbine, and I have the Punisher lower Careful, though, once you build one, you won't be able to stop building more!
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Posted: 4/11/2017 8:37:57 AM EDT
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For home defense, swap the comp for a bird cage.
I wouldn't ever want to shoot a comp indoors, 5.56 is bad enough as it is. |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 8:43:30 AM EDT
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For home defense, swap the comp for a bird cage. I wouldn't ever want to shoot a comp indoors, 5.56 is bad enough as it is. |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 8:46:01 AM EDT
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For home defense, swap the comp for a bird cage. I wouldn't ever want to shoot a comp indoors, 5.56 is bad enough as it is.
Also, you need a sling in addition to a light. Consider buying this one: https://www.blueforcegear.com/vickers-sling |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 8:52:32 AM EDT
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This. Also u need a light. |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 9:42:04 AM EDT
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I see you have an obsession with attention to detail. Well done on your rifle, and your garage is nice too.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 10:07:57 AM EDT
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You do need a light for sure. I use a magpul moe Scout Mount on my rifle with moe handguards. Elzetta light mount 
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Posted: 4/11/2017 10:11:32 AM EDT
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I see you have an obsession with attention to detail. Well done on your rifle, and your garage is nice too. 
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Posted: 4/11/2017 11:08:50 AM EDT
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I was thinking about the Elzetta mount. I like the idea of the light being under and in line with the barrel. Thoughts on this one? Elzetta light mount https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81FRTO2zI4L._SL1500_.jpg |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 11:58:33 AM EDT
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Wait until you put the rifle together and see how your hand lays on the handguard. Depending on where it comfortable for you, your hand might not reach the elzetta (unless you plan on using a tape switch). |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 1:33:11 PM EDT
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Some parts fresh from the booth today.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 3:16:18 PM EDT
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I bought this lower for a future build but thinking now that I should use it on this one. Seems fitting for the home defense weapon.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 5:05:26 PM EDT
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That purple looks kinda cool. I like it for some reason.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 5:42:50 PM EDT
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I've heard good things about the elzetta, but I don't own one. As someone else said you need to see how you hold the rifle.
On the same note, I don't use the built in front sling loop and I found that it and the mount got in the way of my left hand (finger on the front tab of the handguard). So I cut off the mount. I also stippled the front of the tab. I probably should've mentioned the above sooner, but take a look and see if you'll use that sling mount or not. I couldn't stand it swinging around.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 7:11:43 PM EDT
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Thanks! Those are the interlocking floor mats from Harbor Freight. Stupid cheap. Great for assembly work to protect whatever is being assembled. I have 2/3 of my home shop floor covered with them. Way nicer to stand/work on than concrete and edge tools don't get totally jacked when I drop them. Link at HF... What a awesome shop....I see you built your own custom router table.....Nice work on laying out the dust collection.......Nice looking AR build too. Anti-Fatigue mats I started with just a few and added from there. Just about have the whole woodworking/assembly side of my shop covered now. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5636/24115502945_23283205d6_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24114895315_30a579dd35_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24032294011_4aa1c8722b_c.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Welcome!!
Your build looks really good! I use play mats for all kinds of stuff, but I've never thought to put them on my work bench for lighter duty work. I'm going to shamelessly steal that! Link at HF... What a awesome shop....I see you built your own custom router table.....Nice work on laying out the dust collection.......Nice looking AR build too. Anti-Fatigue mats I started with just a few and added from there. Just about have the whole woodworking/assembly side of my shop covered now. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5636/24115502945_23283205d6_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24114895315_30a579dd35_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5794/24032294011_4aa1c8722b_c.jpg |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 7:56:54 PM EDT
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Get it together tonight. Crappy cell phone pics but it's all I got for now. Still have things to add/change but super happy that I have it shootable. Feels good to build not buy also!
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Posted: 4/12/2017 12:15:55 AM EDT
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That purple looks kinda cool. I like it for some reason. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 12:17:36 AM EDT
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I've heard good things about the elzetta, but I don't own one. As someone else said you need to see how you hold the rifle. On the same note, I don't use the built in front sling loop and I found that it and the mount got in the way of my left hand (finger on the front tab of the handguard). So I cut off the mount. I also stippled the front of the tab. I probably should've mentioned the above sooner, but take a look and see if you'll use that sling mount or not. I couldn't stand it swinging around.
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Posted: 4/12/2017 1:22:45 AM EDT
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Check out Impact Weapon Components.
They have excellent light mounts and sling attachment points for the MOE handguard. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 2:45:15 PM EDT
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The purple accented AR's little brother showed up today.
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Posted: 4/13/2017 11:41:27 PM EDT
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Just some words of advice (other than these things, looks like a cool build).
- Ditch the crappy Chinese red dot. You don't have to go all out, but I usually recommend at minimum an Aimpoint Pro if the rifle is being pressed into a serious use/home defense type role. Those red/green dot Chinese clones are absolutely horrible in the reliability department. - Ditch the comp/brake. Firing an AR indoors is not pleasant in the slightest (believe me, I've been there). That muzzle device is going to make it tens time worse with the concussion. Stick with a regular old A2 FH or something similar. - Get a weaponlight of some sort. I see you already have your eyes on that Elzetta FSB mount which should work fine (if your comfortable with the support hand placement that's needed). I usually like to recommend, at a minimum, a Surefire G2X Tactical. 320 lumens, single mode, and pretty much bulletproof. You can find them on different websites (I prefer Amazon) for around $45-$50/shipped. |
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Posted: 4/15/2017 7:06:26 AM EDT
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Just some words of advice (other than these things, looks like a cool build). - Ditch the crappy Chinese red dot. You don't have to go all out, but I usually recommend at minimum an Aimpoint Pro if the rifle is being pressed into a serious use/home defense type role. Those red/green dot Chinese clones are absolutely horrible in the reliability department. - Ditch the comp/brake. Firing an AR indoors is not pleasant in the slightest (believe me, I've been there). That muzzle device is going to make it tens time worse with the concussion. Stick with a regular old A2 FH or something similar. - Get a weaponlight of some sort. I see you already have your eyes on that Elzetta FSB mount which should work fine (if your comfortable with the support hand placement that's needed). I usually like to recommend, at a minimum, a Surefire G2X Tactical. 320 lumens, single mode, and pretty much bulletproof. You can find them on different websites (I prefer Amazon) for around $45-$50/shipped. I understand your point on the red dot. I had the same sort of revelation when I went from cheapie scopes to Hawkes on my other stuff. I am trying to learn the rifle and quite honestly learn the iron sights as I am used to big scopes. Nice that the red dot does co-witness with the irons. For now, the Chicom red dot will have to do but I will look to upgrade it in the future. I already have the Comp2 but haven't installed it. My intent was/is to make the muzzle rise and recoil as little as possible. I'm teaching my wife to shoot both hand gun and AR and the rifle being as calm as I can make it seems to be a good thing. Sound is not an issue for her but I get what you are saying about firing one indoors. Not sure which one will win out but it has a regular bird cage on it now. Going to let her shoot it more and see if she gets used to it as is. I have the Ezetta mount on it now but could not figure out the whole light thing. So many choices at a ridiculous price point range. I ordered the Surefire G2X Tactical. Today's price was $53.55 on Amazon Prime. Thanks again for the advice and constructive criticism. Very much appreciated. |
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Posted: 4/15/2017 5:36:44 PM EDT
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I bought this lower for a future build but thinking now that I should use it on this one. Seems fitting for the home defense weapon. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33849943131_b408968bc5_c.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2805/33938607906_ef0b324dc2_c.jpg |
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Posted: 4/15/2017 7:31:06 PM EDT
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Is that Luke 2 scripture a custom engraving? Double T Tactical out of Texas has stripped lowers with the scripture lasered on them. The verse is in odd context but still pretty cool for a home defense AR. |
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Posted: 4/15/2017 8:15:20 PM EDT
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Geez nice shop.
edit I guess it's not as bad as cars but you're going to spend a ton of money here buddy 
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Posted: 4/15/2017 9:34:03 PM EDT
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Geez nice shop. edit I guess it's not as bad as cars but you're going to spend a ton of money here buddy I just posted AR build #2 that is starting with an F1 chassis, NiB BCG, CMC trigger etc... Still way cheaper than cars.
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Posted: 4/16/2017 9:05:59 AM EDT
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I was thinking about the Elzetta mount. I like the idea of the light being under and in line with the barrel. Thoughts on this one? Elzetta light mount https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81FRTO2zI4L._SL1500_.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You do need a light for sure. I use a magpul moe Scout Mount on my rifle with moe handguards. Elzetta light mount https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81FRTO2zI4L._SL1500_.jpg |
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Posted: 4/16/2017 12:55:56 PM EDT
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I used these almost exclusively for years on my rifles because all I wanted on them was a light, using the original handguards. They work very well in that respect. I have been putting rails on a couple of my rifles and using a differnt mount setup, but these do work very well. Elzetta makes good stuff. |
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Posted: 4/16/2017 1:24:42 PM EDT
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The purple accented AR's little brother showed up today.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2948/33869353841_3cb0b2f9f7_c.jpg
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Posted: 4/16/2017 10:05:02 PM EDT
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Don't let this man find out about ALG I'm in the body shop so all my stuff pretty much gets painted.
I have a purple AR style air gun already. I think it's pretty cool especially with matte clear. Looks like it's anodized. Will be painting the F1 chassis this week. 
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Posted: 4/16/2017 10:11:38 PM EDT
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Had a ball shooting with my wife tonight. She hasn't shot in 30 years but she had a great time with the little purple 9. We're both getting our CC in the next few weeks. I blew 120 rounds thru the AR. A good time was had by all.
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Posted: 4/17/2017 12:19:32 AM EDT
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Is there a good certified shooting instructor near you who can give you and your wife some formal instruction?
Now would be the perfect time to invest in some training. |
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Posted: 4/17/2017 7:30:10 AM EDT
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Is there a good certified shooting instructor near you who can give you and your wife some formal instruction? Now would be the perfect time to invest in some training. |
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Posted: 4/17/2017 10:49:31 AM EDT
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Excellent news.
After some training, you might decide on a different equipment set up. You might change optics position for best eye relief / view, light mounting position for ease of use and accessibilty, stock length, etc. Utilizing your equipment should be as intuitive as possible, particularly for HD. You will certainly be shown different stance, grip, and firearm presentation techniques. Be open minded and try to find what feels natural to you. Enjoy your new endeavor! 
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Posted: 4/17/2017 11:18:30 AM EDT
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Excellent news. After some training, you might decide on a different equipment set up. You might change optics position for best eye relief / view, light mounting position for ease of use and accessibilty, stock length, etc. Utilizing your equipment should be as intuitive as possible, particularly for HD. You will certainly be shown different stance, grip, and firearm presentation techniques. Be open minded and try to find what feels natural to you. Enjoy your new endeavor! My main goal for yesterday was just to make sure that it was something that my wife even wanted to do. Turns out she likes it....perhaps a little too much even.
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Posted: 4/20/2017 9:09:02 AM EDT
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Got the Elzetta mount and the Surefire G2X Tactical light mounted. Super pleased with how it turned out. Feeling like the HD build is just about complete now. Thanks again for everyone's suggestions and help.
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Posted: 4/20/2017 12:02:21 PM EDT
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For anyone with the elzetta mount how's the barrel shadow? It looks really clean but I feel like the shadow being above the barrel would bug me.
ETA: TerryH, the rifle looks great! Glad it's working out for you! |
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Posted: 4/20/2017 1:07:28 PM EDT
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For anyone with the elzetta mount how's the barrel shadow? It looks really clean but I feel like the shadow being above the barrel would bug me. My preferred mount for the MOE handguard is the Impact Weapons Components for twice the price. The 10 o'clock position is the most intuitive for use with the support (left) hand IMO. If you need to switch hands, you can reach the thumb over the top of the hand guard. |
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Posted: 4/20/2017 2:54:08 PM EDT
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For the price, the MagPul light mount is comparable but in a much better position. My preferred mount for the MOE handguard is the Impact Weapons Components for twice the price. The 10 o'clock position is the most intuitive for use with the support (left) hand IMO. If you need to switch hands, you can reach the thumb over the top of the hand guard. Could be nice to not have the light on the side of the rifle - lower profile. I'm just not sure about activating it or the shadow. |
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