I want to build the nearest thing to a race-gun that I can, which means that I will need to fasten a REALLY good brake to a 16" medium-heavy contour barrel (not bull or even close, but not featherweight either).  I would prefer a threaded barrel, to which I can fasten a brake using the blind-pin method (pin and brake are welded in place, but barrel remains relatively untorched).  I don't want a bayonet lug and a picatinny rail would be great on the gas block.  I would want the receiver to be FN if possible.  This will probably be mated to a Cav-Arms lower.  Can ya help me out?

BTW Considering a JP brake unless someone knows of one that is lighter and equally effective.

Is there any way of getting the newly welded brake re-parked to maintain snazzy looks?

Taking all suggestions on what optics to use.  Combinations would be nice because I will need to be both accurate and fast at long and short range.  If I can use magnified optics with something that is faster close up, that would be optimal.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

Scott Gammons

We could do that upper other than the JP brake, which we'd have to order.  If you have a good source on it you could have it sent and we could get it installed and reparked for you without a problem.  The cost on that barreled upper if you supply the brake would be $339.95.  If we supply the brake that upper would be $379.95.

For optics I would suggest either an Elcan or Acog with the iron sights on top so for distance you can use the scope, but if something pops up close you can switch to iron sights for quick aquisition.

Thank you for the informative reply.  I have re-thought my position on the upper and have decided to get the entire kit from you folks.  I will buy the stripped lower and you folks will supply everything else.  I will order the JP brake soon and have it sent to you next day air when I get the needed cash to make the complete purchase.  How long would it take to have the brake put on there and then have the entire kit sent to me?  I will be competing in September and I will have the needed money to make the purchase within the next two weeks or so.

I would like to purchase the complete Car-15 post-ban flat-top kit with a threaded barrel and picatinny gas block on the upper.  I would like the A2 style stock (non-collapsible lookalikes are a waste to me) and hopefully it will come close to matching the color of the foregrip.  I will send in the brake and hopefully you folks can blind pin it on for me and then hopefully re-parkerize any damage to the finish.

That is exactly what I want.  If there is anything you can't do on that list, then please let me know so I can plan to have it done locally.  What would this complete kit listed above cost?

Thanks again for your service and your patience.

Scott Gammons

I don't see anything that would be a problem (providing that the JP brake is made of steel).  The cost of the kit with you supplying the brake would be $485 plus shipping.  Generally it takes us around 2-3 weeks to get a brake attached if its busy, if the workload is light, a week turnaround is normal.  

Once the stock is oiled it turns a dark grey and will be similar to the hadnguard in color.  

Sounds wonderful.  I will be ordering the brake soon.  When my check from the IRS gets in I will send J&T the brake, instructions, and the needed funds.  Can I print this thread and send it to them as well?

That would be fine.