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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 8:31:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
Alright people, I know you got them, we wanna see them!!
 Post pics of your complete or work in progress retro "commando"! Barrel length can be anywhere from 10" to 14.5". 16" clones are welcome too. Let's see 'em! Here's my XM177E2 project:  And all the parts I have for it  : Specs so far: BRAND NEW (no hits from brass rear of the ejection port!) looking Colt M16A1 upper Colt Model 733 barrel Unknown MFG 2 position aluminum buttstock (may be Bushy) Mottled A1 pistol grip DPMS bolt carrier group (not shown) TSI XM177E2 grenade ring (not shown) Colt 20 round magazine P.S. I dont own a lower yet and the barrel is not attatched and I have no way of attatching it so yeah. Post pics, guys!! B_D 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2019 10:42:19 PM EDT
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Very cool, thank you for posting. Any other pics?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleclaw:
Here is a real retro shorty collection from a USAF Security Detachment in Meridian, MS. These rifles were photographed in the 2006-2008 time frame, and were slated to be sent in for rebuilding to M4 specifications. One of them already had an M4 barrel and handguards. ... |
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Posted: 6/19/2019 1:16:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/19/2019 2:48:50 PM EDT
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built on a PSA 8.5" 556 barrel and garage modded handguards
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Posted: 6/19/2019 8:13:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Retroenthusiast67]
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My Troy XM177E2 everything is stock except for the BCG, mag catch and release button, handguards, selector, and the ejection port door those are all Colt parts I had left over from a previous project.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2019 10:46:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/24/2019 5:08:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Taft]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleclaw:
Here is a real retro shorty collection from a USAF Security Detachment in Meridian, MS. These rifles were photographed in the 2006-2008 time frame, and were slated to be sent in for rebuilding to M4 specifications. One of them already had an M4 barrel and handguards. https://i.imgur.com/pdCbFn7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ADDfklj.jpg https://i.imgur.com/quFvYwY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XVOcXL2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0eikMDD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/edcgLAh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/yTSkntn.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/UlTRPlE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XfN7Ldf.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/K70kG1z.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tVXryh6.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/JK7Xenv.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/tsbpNhI.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/hYiHNcs.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/dSRYj2Q.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ky9O2zU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/k7BbPOI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NRBaXeu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vpWlBQ9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/w7TZfkq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/R9opbzO.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/IcBUpTT.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/oPYWh8d.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0eaaniW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/52TKYqc.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/VkaNjkh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qnqnpE7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JCRuJPo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/blhiIIa.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sNJt2se.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UAl5qoE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/22w8Nnr.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/VBQhxzr.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/PyrUR4v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KQk0r3E.jpg https://i.imgur.com/69s1ED3.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ulcQrbN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sphjWns.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VMF1iMt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xmdZnhB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XRsKNio.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7h67L0P.jpg USAF 1976 - 1981 Security Police. Issued an original M16 with triangle hand guards, three prong flash hider, no forward assist, Stainless steel BCG. In my 3rd year I did a stint in the armory and found a rack of unissued (5) GAU-5/A’s. I immediately liked them. Qual’d and issued it to myself. Loved it. When I was reassigned back to a shift my flight chief saw it and was pissed. (Probably because he didn’t get one.) So on callouts he made me take the PRC77 or the M79 as extra. The PRC77 was replaced early on with a Motorola HT500. We had no way to carry the 40mm rounds so I carried a empty gas mask pouch and loaded up, then slung it over my shoulder. Standard issue was an H harness with two magazine pouches of (3) 20 round mags, bayonet on the belt and two M26’s if needed. Never used our helmets, just a ball cap or our berets. I still carry one as close as possible, a CAR15 with pencil barrel and 20 mags. I love going retro. A little background here. Our base armory for the SPS, circa 1970’s held: S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece .38 Special (standard issue). Dump pouches, no speed loaders. M16’s (as described above) GAU-5/A’s Remington 870 shotguns M60 GPMG’s M79’s (with HE, Smoke, and WP) M18’s (Smoke grenades) M26 grenades No M203’s, no kevlar helmets, no MRE’s yet, no woodland camo uniforms, no 30 round mags yet, least not until my last year there, 1980. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/25/2019 10:13:19 AM EDT
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Built an XM177E2 with mostly Brownell's parts, some original Colt parts (handguards, slip ring, receiver extension nut, pistol grip, selector) and an Essential Arms stock. Then I decided to paint it up in Rhodesian camo for something a little different - picked up a kit from Arizona Response System and then lightly weathered it per Mark's tutorial. Now to go out and shoot it... |
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Posted: 11/25/2019 5:18:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: redfiredog8]
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2019 9:38:27 AM EDT
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90% Colt with a S3G trigger. Been stopped at the range several times, because people thought it was full auto.
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Posted: 12/7/2019 8:59:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By uxb:
Since I'm being called out...These are all being re-done. The A2 lowers have been modified to XM16 receivers and are getting re-anodized by Victor: |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2019 9:36:55 PM EDT
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733 Pistol Twins
80% lowers BFSIII binary triggers CAR braces two position tubes colt 6 hole handguards 1:12 & 1:7 chrome lined pencil barrels |
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USA
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Posted: 12/8/2019 10:57:06 AM EDT
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Triangular handguards in 3 sizes.
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Posted: 12/8/2019 2:38:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By redfiredog8:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/267635/s11_jpg-1181271.JPG My USAF Colt Model 610 XM177. ETA: Picture change Singlepoint with Braceman mount. |
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Posted: 12/9/2019 2:51:10 AM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2019 9:06:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OLIAR15:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/390738/783F09CB-A310-4638-B5F2-FBCA9E944CC1_jpeg-1188886.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/390738/5F4CF6D2-BD44-4F39-A4CE-B9A4D6CFA578_jpeg-1188887.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/390738/9ADFD374-D7AD-4450-BE31-7B9F460F70DE_jpeg-1188888.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/390738/2236B344-54BF-4F3C-9B4C-6FFF6A90B9AA_jpeg-1188889.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/390738/9FCE41F4-A49C-4270-BE91-3B3F0681C455_jpeg-1188890.JPG 
This is one of the best pic threads on this site! |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 4:59:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2019 6:10:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196: LSO handguards cut down? |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 11:36:38 AM EDT
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Nice!!
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Posted: 12/25/2019 5:32:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2020 4:03:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tortilla-flats]
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Here's my XM177-ish build
Brownell's retro barrel (1/7) and moderator (perm attached) A1/C7 upper w/Brownell's Chrome BCG & Brownells Entire lower is Brownell's, LPK, 2-position extension, stock, pg, etc. Troy sling Lower receiver (not LPK) & slip ring are Colt Gray; everything else is black. @DogtownTom  |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 2:09:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigsapper: Here's my XM177-ish build Brownell's retro barrel (1/7) and moderator (perm attached) A1/C7 upper w/Brownell's Chrome BCG & Brownells Entire lower is Brownell's, LPK, 2-position extension, stock, pg, etc. Troy sling Lower receiver (not LPK) & slip ring are Colt Gray; everything else is black. @DogtownTom https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15341/20200815_115159-1547599.jpg |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 10:17:27 AM EDT
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What is considered a shorty?
605 the property line or is it too long? |
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Posted: 8/16/2020 5:14:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By timkel: Triangular handguards in 3 sizes. https://i.postimg.cc/FzMxbxJ1/AR15withTriangularHDG002.jpg I know the top handguards are rifle units but what about the bottom two? |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 2:03:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Alex_F]
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Here's my 'retro' registered SBR. Israeli ACOG I got off the EE here, Surefire flashlight grips (on the fence on these), and Surefire mount (I have since received the SF can out of NFA jail). That's a LaRue trigger, and I did add a QD rear plate for my sanity.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2020 7:50:40 AM EDT
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I always thought those Surefire handguards were cool.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:55:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2020 10:59:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmateurLuthier: https://imageshack.com/i/potsiyugj https://imageshack.com/i/poJIGY2tj https://imageshack.com/i/poLzT6Bmj So beautiful |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2020 1:04:13 PM EDT
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Good looking shorty's! Nice!
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Posted: 10/31/2020 9:58:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Ironhandjohn]
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Posted: 1/29/2021 11:51:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Oldgold]
[#31]
Drool, drool!
About got the parts for a couple of builds. I wish there was a thread on a DIY 607 stock build. Definitely going the shorty and the 605 route eventually. Edit to add: I wish all of the old pictures could be restored somehow. |
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Posted: 1/29/2021 8:19:34 PM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 1/30/2021 12:48:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironcross: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65776/IMG_20210122_145139622_jpg-1802406.JPG Gee that brace sure looks familiar, heh 
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Posted: 1/30/2021 12:58:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Red_McCloud: Gee that brace sure looks familiar, heh Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Red_McCloud: Originally Posted By Ironcross: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65776/IMG_20210122_145139622_jpg-1802406.JPG Gee that brace sure looks familiar, heh 👍 Nice job! |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 3:58:18 PM EDT
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I haven't spent much time here in quite a while so I decided to go back and look at this thread from the beginning.
They say that "once you put something out on the internet it's there for ever." Whoever said that never tried to look at pictures at the beginning of this thread!!! Doc |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:27:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By timkel: Triangular handguards in 3 sizes. https://i.postimg.cc/FzMxbxJ1/AR15withTriangularHDG002.jpg Where did you find the mid length triangular handguard? I have been looking unsuccessfully for one for a while. |
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Posted: 1/31/2021 8:26:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mobjack: Where did you find the mid length triangular handguard? I have been looking unsuccessfully for one for a while. I cut down a rifle one this weekend. Thanks to two gentlemen in the other thread. I used JB weld and cut off about an inch off the top. Then cut it beside the original A2 handguard for length. Turned out better than expected. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/31/2021 9:42:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: I cut down a rifle one this weekend. Thanks to two gentlemen in the other thread. I used JB weld and cut off about an inch off the top. Then cut it beside the original A2 handguard for length. Turned out better than expected. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: Originally Posted By Mobjack: Where did you find the mid length triangular handguard? I have been looking unsuccessfully for one for a while. I cut down a rifle one this weekend. Thanks to two gentlemen in the other thread. I used JB weld and cut off about an inch off the top. Then cut it beside the original A2 handguard for length. Turned out better than expected. Can you post a picture of the finished product? Love to see the turnout. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 1/31/2021 11:39:47 PM EDT
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  Midlength dissipator |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2021 7:16:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: I cut down a rifle one this weekend. Thanks to two gentlemen in the other thread. I used JB weld and cut off about an inch off the top. Then cut it beside the original A2 handguard for length. Turned out better than expected. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: Originally Posted By Mobjack: Where did you find the mid length triangular handguard? I have been looking unsuccessfully for one for a while. I cut down a rifle one this weekend. Thanks to two gentlemen in the other thread. I used JB weld and cut off about an inch off the top. Then cut it beside the original A2 handguard for length. Turned out better than expected. +1 on how to do the mid length handguards!! |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:33:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Oldgold]
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First time uploading a picture here.
 Attached FileBasically the top section sits inside the bottom courtesy of JBWeld and a little Dremel work. |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 4:37:32 PM EDT
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Ok, I’ll ad mine in the mix, just finished it, but still have a couple parts to swap out.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2021 3:58:35 PM EDT
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Well, it's not exactly a clone, but it is a shorty. Props to ADCO for reprofiling the 7.5'' barrel to pencil profile and the folks at SMF Tactical out in Vegas were responsible for the cutdown triangle handguards. And of course, Jhud for his marvelous M231 stock assembly and HKILLER for the finishing. It's not exactly pleasant to firebut that's exactly why I installed a Surefire SOCOM flash hider, as it's crying out for a suppressor.
 
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Posted: 3/14/2021 6:37:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scrapple: https://i.ibb.co/synsc6Z/20210131-112430.jpg https://i.ibb.co/M6s7GYm/20210131-112443.jpg Midlength dissipator That is cool in a very unique way. |
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Posted: 3/14/2021 6:54:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By velken: Well, it's not exactly a clone, but it is a shorty. Props to ADCO for reprofiling the 7.5'' barrel to pencil profile and the folks at SMF Tactical out in Vegas were responsible for the cutdown triangle handguards. And of course, Jhud for his marvelous M231 stock assembly and HKILLER for the finishing. It's not exactly pleasant to firebut that's exactly why I installed a Surefire SOCOM flash hider, as it's crying out for a suppressor. https://i.ibb.co/mGWL7gn/IMG-4166.jpg https://i.ibb.co/f1WFgM6/IMG-4169.jpg |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2021 11:58:41 AM EDT
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this is beautiful!
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Posted: 3/15/2021 7:37:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ironhandjohn]
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NH, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2021 5:51:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rooster-X]
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Retro N-23 build. Calling it a XN-23.
 
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NH, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2021 7:55:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By velken: Well, it's not exactly a clone, but it is a shorty. Props to ADCO for reprofiling the 7.5'' barrel to pencil profile and the folks at SMF Tactical out in Vegas were responsible for the cutdown triangle handguards. And of course, Jhud for his marvelous M231 stock assembly and HKILLER for the finishing. It's not exactly pleasant to firebut that's exactly why I installed a Surefire SOCOM flash hider, as it's crying out for a suppressor. https://i.ibb.co/mGWL7gn/IMG-4166.jpg https://i.ibb.co/f1WFgM6/IMG-4169.jpg More info on those cutdown handguards? Checked their website, no mention of them. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2021 1:42:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RoosterX19: More info on those cutdown handguards? Checked their website, no mention of them. Give them a call and ask for Bill! He's the one there who made them for me. |
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