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Does the Syrac block adjust all the way down to closed like this one?
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
Alright, did a little research on the buffer. Sent an email to Clint Butler at http://heavybuffers.com/index.html. He responded to an email late on a Saturday night! He recommends the CAR10 XH buffers for suppressor use. Clint confirmed the length is the same as the 901 buffer (weight of the 901 buffer is 5 oz., XH is 6.5)
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
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If y'all printed one, would it work? |
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Colt LE901-16s..............................................................$2500
Thunderbeast suppressor................................................1200 Armageddon suppressor cover............................................75 Trijicon ACOG................................................................. 1300 Trijicon Accupoint 5x20x50..............................................1100 Trijicon quick release mount...............................................250 Syrac non working adj gas block........................................100 Atlas quick release bipod....................................................275 Geissele ssa-e trigger.........................................................220 1500 rounds of ammo............................approx................1500 Phone calls, taxes, shipping and time on Internet ..............??? ................................................................................... $8520.00 = one unreliable Colt 901 Now I just need: SLR adj gas block................................................................100 Slash's hvy buffer and spring...............................................125 My goal: A reliable and suppressed LE901-16s for under $8800.00 |
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Nice. Come on Colt, it is just one simple part, that we know you have produced successfully, we know it works, we have all seen the advertising for the "Modular Colt Carbine". It is time to make it happen and make the part available. Why will you not let us 901 owners that bought your rifle you advertised as modular obtain this part? |
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Did you share that on Colts Facebook page?
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
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No, a friend took my idea and placed it on there
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
If y'all printed one, would it work? That's a really good idea, I wonder how the plastic material would hold up to temps. |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By backbencher:
If y'all printed one, would it work? That's a really good idea, I wonder how the plastic material would hold up to temps. Well, Defense Distributed's printed lower ran for 600+ rnds before they ran outta ammo. You'd have a lot more reinforcement in that .308" mag well than they did. |
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Alright, did a little research on the buffer. Sent an email to Clint Butler at http://heavybuffers.com/index.html. He responded to an email late on a Saturday night! He recommends the CAR10 XH buffers for suppressor use. Clint confirmed the length is the same as the 901 buffer (weight of the 901 buffer is 5 oz., XH is 6.5) If this message was meant for me.........Thanx, I ordered one today. |
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By backbencher:
If y'all printed one, would it work? That's a really good idea, I wonder how the plastic material would hold up to temps. Well, Defense Distributed's printed lower ran for 600+ rnds before they ran outta ammo. You'd have a lot more reinforcement in that .308" mag well than they did. What I mean is if the area closest to the feed ramp would hold up. If it started to melt or warp its possible it may cause a feeding issue. |
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Your posts got me thinking, want to suppressor mine. Please let us know how it works out.
Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Alright, did a little research on the buffer. Sent an email to Clint Butler at http://heavybuffers.com/index.html. He responded to an email late on a Saturday night! He recommends the CAR10 XH buffers for suppressor use. Clint confirmed the length is the same as the 901 buffer (weight of the 901 buffer is 5 oz., XH is 6.5) If this message was meant for me.........Thanx, I ordered one today. |
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Your posts got me thinking, want to suppressor mine. Please let us know how it works out. Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Alright, did a little research on the buffer. Sent an email to Clint Butler at http://heavybuffers.com/index.html. He responded to an email late on a Saturday night! He recommends the CAR10 XH buffers for suppressor use. Clint confirmed the length is the same as the 901 buffer (weight of the 901 buffer is 5 oz., XH is 6.5) If this message was meant for me.........Thanx, I ordered one today. I ordered the hvy buffer and the SLR adj gas block today. They should be here Wednesday. I will install them immediately and then go to the range either Sat or Sun. I spoke at length with Todd from SLR and I believe he has the adj. gas block that actually will work. If it will completely shut off then I can open it maybe two clicks to where my problems may cease and I can finally have a dependable and suppressed 901. I'm getting the buffer also just in case I need that little bit more of fine tuning. I will definitely let everyone know of the results. Todd also told me of an adj. gas tube, but I don't think I will need that. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed cause I'm about to run out of options. Again, regardless of the outcome, I appreciate all of the info that y'all have given me. |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
What I mean is if the area closest to the feed ramp would hold up. If it started to melt or warp its possible it may cause a feeding issue. Then you'd print another one out of $.30 worth of plastic? |
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Overgassing,
It might not hurt to try just the buffer first, with the original gas block/front sight. One thing at a time so there aren't so many variables. Might not be the most convenient way to do it though. If it will function with just a buffer change then you can tune the gas later. |
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
I found this in another thread. It looks like a 7.62X39 upper on a le901 lower:
http://blogs.militarytimes.com/gearscout/2013/06/18/behold-colt-is-making-an-ak-sort-of/ |
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Overgassing, It might not hurt to try just the buffer first, with the original gas block/front sight. One thing at a time so there aren't so many variables. Might not be the most convenient way to do it though. If it will function with just a buffer change then you can tune the gas later. I would like to have my original flip-up front sight, so.....I will give your suggestion a try. Buffer should be here tomorrow. Thanx. |
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You guys see the pic f Gov. Rick Perry shooting a 901 with AK47 magazines in thefirearmblog.com today? I am going to need one of those!
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$300 for the AR magwell adapter, $300 for the AK magwell adapter...good thing you fellas have money...
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My assumption would be that is uses the same adapter. Only logical since 7.62x39 uppers operate on a mil-spec receiver.
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The "adaptor" that allows a mill spec upper also allows for a AR15 magazine. The picture of Rick Perry shooting the 901 clearly shows a AK47 magazine. The adaptor would be different.
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I can see its an "AK" shaped magazine that my Great Governor of TEXAS is firing. However the 7.62x39 magazine for "AR" type rifles have the same top portion as a standard 5.56 magazine. Therefore it WILL be the same adapter.
If that was confusing... a 7.62x39 upper will work with mil-spec lowers. With the adapter this will be in a mil-spec type setup. http://store.a51tactical.com/images/MGASC762-30RD-SS_1.jpg |
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It appears to be a US Palm AK magazine in the picture. The picture not being very clear, it also looks like the upper is a 901 type not a standard AR15 upper.
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
I can see its an "AK" shaped magazine that my Great Governor of TEXAS is firing. However the 7.62x39 magazine for "AR" type rifles have the same top portion as a standard 5.56 magazine. Therefore it WILL be the same adapter. If that was confusing... a 7.62x39 upper will work with mil-spec lowers. With the adapter this will be in a mil-spec type setup. http://store.a51tactical.com/images/MGASC762-30RD-SS_1.jpg I don't think it is a AR15 based magazine. I think the magazine in picture with the Gov is a US Palm AK magazine. |
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It would make sense to use the larger upper for the 7.62x39. The weak link in 7.62 Ruskie AR's has been the bolt. The 901 upper would allow a larger bolt head to be used.
And, Page 70 is mine! |
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
http://www.xproducts.com/x-25-308-caliber-drum-magazine
Out of curiosity, anyone see these or try them? |
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Originally Posted By epicrad:
http://www.xproducts.com/x-25-308-caliber-drum-magazine Out of curiosity, anyone see these or try them? They sell 'em @ the D/FW area gun shows. I've seen the video of one on a full-auto M-14. Impressive. |
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actually going with a 6940 with a new style magpul 40rd
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Overgassing, It might not hurt to try just the buffer first, with the original gas block/front sight. One thing at a time so there aren't so many variables. Might not be the most convenient way to do it though. If it will function with just a buffer change then you can tune the gas later. I got the adj gas block from SLR rifleworks on Wednesday and today(Friday) I received the buffer from heavybuffers.....looks like a great weekend to go testing... Gonna do gunners suggestion and try buffer first.......after I put my original front sight/block back on...Thanx |
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Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Overgassing, It might not hurt to try just the buffer first, with the original gas block/front sight. One thing at a time so there aren't so many variables. Might not be the most convenient way to do it though. If it will function with just a buffer change then you can tune the gas later. I got the adj gas block from SLR rifleworks on Wednesday and today(Friday) I received the buffer from heavybuffers.....looks like a great weekend to go testing... Gonna do gunners suggestion and try buffer first.......after I put my original front sight/block back on...Thanx Thanks for doing the testing for the rest of us! Hopefully some combination of these parts makes the suppressed 901 run like a scalded cat. Looking forward to reading about the results of your shooting. |
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
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Order some golf shoes... otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive
.308- because people have a strange tendency to get behind things when you start shooting at them. |
Well, I posted your meme on colts Facebook page and also the CM901 page. Maybe we can embarass them into a release, eh?
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Posted this on Colt's Facebook page and CM901's FB page. Let's try to embarass them...think that's even possible? |
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Any word on a 7.62x39 factory Colt upper for the 901?
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Overgassing, It might not hurt to try just the buffer first, with the original gas block/front sight. One thing at a time so there aren't so many variables. Might not be the most convenient way to do it though. If it will function with just a buffer change then you can tune the gas later. I got the adj gas block from SLR rifleworks on Wednesday and today(Friday) I received the buffer from heavybuffers.....looks like a great weekend to go testing... Gonna do gunners suggestion and try buffer first.......after I put my original front sight/block back on...Thanx Thanks for doing the testing for the rest of us! Hopefully some combination of these parts makes the suppressed 901 run like a scalded cat. Looking forward to reading about the results of your shooting. Well, I'm at the range. I didn't clean my gun but I did put the heavy buffer in, no other changes. 1st shot, the case stuck in the chamber. I had to use my cleaning rod to get it out. Took the pos Syrac adj gas block off and put on the SLR rifleworks adj block on. Shot it in the fully closed position. The bolt did not cycle. Opened it up 4 clicks and fired 20 straight shots no malfunction. It's fixed. It's been a long road, but now I have a suppressed LE 901 that's reliable again. I'll probably take the heavy buffer out because my bolt won't lock back in the open position after the last round. I'm so friggen' happy now, I just peed on myself. Thanx again for all the help and suggestions, now you too can have a suppressed 901 that will function correctly. My trials or over. Good luck to all. Uh oh, my upper receiver is broken. Now I'm not happy. |
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AWESOME NEWS!
Thanks for guini pigin it for us. Feel free to post a pic of the SLR setup :D |
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....Just saw the "upper receiver is broken" Did I miss something?
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Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
....Just saw the "upper receiver is broken" Did I miss something? Nope you didn't miss a thing. My upper receiver is broken. I went to pick up my gun after those twenty rounds and the barrel swung down. I thought I had forgotten to push the rear latch pin in, but it was in place with the piece broken loose from the upper receiver. I don't know what you call that piece but I'm gonna call it a lug. It is supposed to be attached to the upper receiver but it is pinned in the lower receiver and broken loose from the upper, so the upper is swinging free only attached by the front hinge pin. Hope I made it clear. I'm not happy. |
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Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
....Just saw the "upper receiver is broken" Did I miss something? Nope you didn't miss a thing. My upper receiver is broken. I went to pick up my gun after those twenty rounds and the barrel swung down. I thought I had forgotten to push the rear latch pin in, but it was in place with the piece broken loose from the upper receiver. I don't know what you call that piece but I'm gonna call it a lug. It is supposed to be attached to the upper receiver but it is pinned in the lower receiver and broken loose from the upper, so the upper is swinging free only attached by the front hinge pin. Hope I made it clear. I'm not happy. That's your "rear takedown lug", and that seriously sucks! That ain't gonna buff out, and you're gonna have to send it back to Colt for replacement of your upper receiver. Either something is bad out of whack, or there was a defect in your upper from the start. It sucks to hear that. |
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Originally Posted By Overgassing:Nope you didn't miss a thing. My upper receiver is broken. I went to pick up my gun after those twenty rounds and the barrel swung down. I thought I had forgotten to push the rear latch pin in, but it was in place with the piece broken loose from the upper receiver. I don't know what you call that piece but I'm gonna call it a lug. It is supposed to be attached to the upper receiver but it is pinned in the lower receiver and broken loose from the upper, so the upper is swinging free only attached by the front hinge pin. Hope I made it clear. I'm not happy.
Think pics are probably in order. All sorts of things break on ARs, but I think this is the first I've heard of an upper receiver rear lug breaking. I imagine Colt is going to rush you a new upper, and might throw in an AR-15 magwell adapter to boot. |
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doublepost - how did that happen? Dadgum network latency. We need a FTL interwebz!
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Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
....Just saw the "upper receiver is broken" Did I miss something? Nope you didn't miss a thing. My upper receiver is broken. I went to pick up my gun after those twenty rounds and the barrel swung down. I thought I had forgotten to push the rear latch pin in, but it was in place with the piece broken loose from the upper receiver. I don't know what you call that piece but I'm gonna call it a lug. It is supposed to be attached to the upper receiver but it is pinned in the lower receiver and broken loose from the upper, so the upper is swinging free only attached by the front hinge pin. Hope I made it clear. I'm not happy. Pictures if you can please. That really sucks. The takedown lug isn't a highly stressed piece, or shouldn't be, even with a little single shot, over gas battering. |
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
Matt |
Originally Posted By Overgassing:
Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
....Just saw the "upper receiver is broken" Did I miss something? Nope you didn't miss a thing. My upper receiver is broken. I went to pick up my gun after those twenty rounds and the barrel swung down. I thought I had forgotten to push the rear latch pin in, but it was in place with the piece broken loose from the upper receiver. I don't know what you call that piece but I'm gonna call it a lug. It is supposed to be attached to the upper receiver but it is pinned in the lower receiver and broken loose from the upper, so the upper is swinging free only attached by the front hinge pin. Hope I made it clear. I'm not happy. We would sure like to see pictures of the damage. |
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I'm hoping when I get home and open the case it will be alright, just a dream, just a dream.
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"Warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not one who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. " ~ Sitting Bull
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Well fuuuuuhh......
That sure ain't no dream! Sorry to see that man. That uber sucks! |
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Originally Posted By Variable556:
Well fuuuuuhh...... That sure ain't no dream! Sorry to see that man. That uber sucks! I'm heart broken, yes it does truly suck |
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Wow. Sorry to see that. I sure hop they take care of you. If they don't you sure will have some cool parts to sell! I would like to call dibs on the bolt carrier and the barrel!
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Overgassing,
In that first picture there appears to be a shiny area on the bottom of the bolt carrier just forward of the anti-tilt skid. Could the carrier have been striking the rear of the top of the lug area? Glad to see you got the pics posted. You must have gotten better instructions than I gave, or you were able to make sense of mine. |
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Matt |
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