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Posted: 11/1/2010 6:03:00 PM EDT
[#1]
All of my builds
I really want something besides 16" and less. 
w/ toes 
Front the Top –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1. RRA 14.5" Midlength 2. Franken RRA 16" Carbine similar to above rifle built on the cheap 3. Bushmaster 14.5" M4 clone 4. Delton/Spikes 16" M4 in progress 5. Bushmaster left over parts, soon to be KISS Midlength or possibly retro-ish build 6. CMMG - just blasted for FDE build 7. CMMG - complete lower to be dedicated .22 build |
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GBR
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Posted: 11/3/2010 4:41:40 PM EDT
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My first post from across the pond. Hello there from bonny Scotland.
Thought Id post a few pics of what passes for an AR in the UK. Sadly we dont have anything that fires in full auto or even semi auto above .22LR (or below for that matter!). So we have to have some specially made receivers and bolt a cocking handle to the carrier assemblie. Its a bit slow and doesnt quite feel right, (a bit like alcohol free beer) but it does the job and lets us keep shooting. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/MacQuigley/IMG_8951-1.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/MacQuigley/IMG_8949.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/MacQuigley/IMG_8953.jpg Fitted with a 20" DPMS H profile 1 in 9 barrel, Im planning to get a second upper with something a bit different. Probably a heavier barrel and a 4 rail system. But I need to get the ok from the Police first. Sadly we cant own what we want we need permission for each and every gun. But not to worry you guys have given me some great ideas. Im sure I will be able to find what I want over here. |
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GBR
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Posted: 11/3/2010 4:42:15 PM EDT
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OK that didnt quite work! Any suggestions?
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Posted: 11/3/2010 4:43:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
[#4]
Originally Posted By MacQuigley: You're welcome My first post from across the pond. Hello there from bonny Scotland. Thought Id post a few pics of what passes for an AR in the UK. Sadly we dont have anything that fires in full auto or even semi auto above .22LR (or below for that matter!). So we have to have some specially made receivers and bolt a cocking handle to the carrier assemblie. Its a bit slow and doesnt quite feel right, (a bit like alcohol free beer) but it does the job and lets us keep shooting.    Fitted with a 20" DPMS H profile 1 in 9 barrel, Im planning to get a second upper with something a bit different. Probably a heavier barrel and a 4 rail system. But I need to get the ok from the Police first. Sadly we cant own what we want we need permission for each and every gun. But not to worry you guys have given me some great ideas. Im sure I will be able to find what I want over here.  ETA: So you have 3 choices as to how you charge your funky British boltgun?  |
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GBR
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Posted: 11/3/2010 4:53:37 PM EDT
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Firstly many thanks for the help
Yes there are 3 charging handles on this model. To be fair this is the only make that gives that option. Most only have the T handle, which is difficult if your using a scope or hot rounds. There are more starting to go with the right hand handle these days, which does away with any chance of a forward assist. But to date only one SLR style left hand handle (which I seldom use). Tell you what now Ive seen some pics of my own gun, it needs a wee bit of TLC. I guess 10 years are a lot to ask. Its time for a face lift! And looking at all the pictures just in this thread, Im going to be spoilt for choice as far as design options are concerend! |
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Posted: 11/3/2010 4:58:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MacQuigley: Firstly many thanks for the help Yes there are 3 charging handles on this model. To be fair this is the only make that gives that option. Most only have the T handle, which is difficult if your using a scope or hot rounds. There are more starting to go with the right hand handle these days, which does away with any chance of a forward assist. But to date only one SLR style left hand handle (which I seldom use). Tell you what now Ive seen some pics of my own gun, it needs a wee bit of TLC. I guess 10 years are a lot to ask. Its time for a face lift! And looking at all the pictures just in this thread, Im going to be spoilt for choice as far as design options are concerend! With a reciprocating right-side charging handle, the handle IS your forward assist. But you should never need it... |
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GBR
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Posted: 11/3/2010 5:18:58 PM EDT
[#7]
Quite right. And the only time I ever have to use it like that is when I let someone else use the gun who has never used one before and the slide the handle forward.
Mind you its handy having a great big handle like that when a hot case sticks! |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2010 6:36:52 PM EDT
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So if it's a straight pull, have you thought about putting a cross piece on your right side charging handle?
Like on the Swiss K31? Looks kinda weird at first, but it's pretty easy to get used to, and then it's very comfortable. |
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Posted: 11/3/2010 6:50:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
[#9]
Originally Posted By MacQuigley: Mind you its handy having a great big handle like that when a hot case sticks! Yeah a stuck case could be a common problem i'm sure. Most straight-pull bolt guns have a lever mechanism built into the bolt to break the case free with added leverage. Regular bolt guns have a cam track to start extraction with mechanical advantage. A bolt action AR is just straight-pull without any mechanical advantage... |
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GBR
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Posted: 11/3/2010 6:54:56 PM EDT
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Cant say I have. To be fair Ive always found it to be effective as it is.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2010 1:11:52 AM EDT
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I don't know if this was so much of a "build" as it was "heavily modifying" a bushmaster. Here is the list of things I changed out:
YHM flat top up (originally had "classic" A2 upper with fixed carry handle) Ergo Free Float Z Rail (not recommended  )
Magpul RVG Magpul XTM rail covers Magpul rear BUIS Magpul ACS stock Magpul BAD lever Magpul Trigger guard Timney trigger KNS pins Ergo grip BMC Gunfighter charging handle (mod 4) Spikes heavy buffer Noveske QD buffer tube plate Eotech 512 (w/ gg&g covers) http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd245/trevoramestoy/AR15/Bushmaster1.jpg The gun really turned into a little bit of a "mutt". I am currently building (parts on order) a "purebred" Daniel Defense...I'll post pics when the parts arrive. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2010 3:08:26 AM EDT
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My Ar.
First built: http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7172/1000528l.th.jpg Upgraded to Tacilol: http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9584/1000662n.th.jpg http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3649/1000663e.th.jpg http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/4578/1000664g.th.jpg http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6838/1000665.th.jpg I am planning on buying at least an 18" upper to make it a better distance plinker. Go with a 6.5G or 6.8 caliber to get out there. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2010 5:25:52 PM EDT
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http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x336/reconwhitey/HPIM1272.jpg
CMMG Stripped Lower CMMG Upper w/ 14.5" Barrel Panther Arms LPK Troy 13.8" FF Battle Rail GG&G Surefire Mount Magpul AFG Magpul CTR Stock 1337 Tactical FACOG (which is actually pretty damn good) knowing that no zombie is going to have a head long enough to eat me...Priceless |
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USA
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Posted: 11/4/2010 11:40:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ReconWhitey:
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x336/reconwhitey/HPIM1272.jpg CMMG Stripped Lower CMMG Upper w/ 14.5" Barrel Panther Arms LPK Troy 13.8" FF Battle Rail GG&G Surefire Mount Magpul AFG Magpul CTR Stock 1337 Tactical FACOG (which is actually pretty damn good) knowing that no zombie is going to have a head long enough to eat me...Priceless AFG placement fail  . But otherwise very nice.
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Posted: 11/5/2010 6:01:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: deputyrpa]
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Finished my (wife's) lightweight a few days ago. During the same time, I built a left handed RECCE-type for me. The only way to have two ARs was to say it was for her. You know....lie like a log. I don't know how much it weighs, but I beleive I did a good job. Both builds were from pre-bans, as I live behind enemy lines. I started with a Colt Comp HBAR upper, lower and BCG Spikes ST-T2 heavy buffer Centurion Arms LW middy barrel and low-pro gas block BattleComp 1.0 TRX Extreme in FDE CTR stock in FDE MIAD grip in FDE Samson QRS BUIS |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 11/5/2010 7:57:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Sewer_Urchin:
Originally Posted By ReconWhitey:
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x336/reconwhitey/HPIM1272.jpg CMMG Stripped Lower CMMG Upper w/ 14.5" Barrel Panther Arms LPK Troy 13.8" FF Battle Rail GG&G Surefire Mount Magpul AFG Magpul CTR Stock 1337 Tactical FACOG (which is actually pretty damn good) knowing that no zombie is going to have a head long enough to eat me...Priceless AFG placement fail . But otherwise very nice.
honestly i shot with my VFG in the same position in Iraq and it always served me well I'm kinda short and stocky so I have a real compressed shooting stance. That position is the most comfortable for me and thanks |
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Posted: 11/5/2010 8:14:24 PM EDT
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TN, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2010 2:18:22 AM EDT
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what color is the stock on that ar? its a darker than the rest of the gun.. is it flat dark earth?
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Posted: 11/7/2010 8:37:08 AM EDT
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DPMS A1 Upper DPMS Lower AP4 Barrel Spikes Tactical Bolt Carrier CAA Ergo Grip Tapco Vertical Grip Tapco Collapsible Stock (need to pin it) Badger Ordnance Tactical Latch |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 11/7/2010 2:51:19 PM EDT
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Bushmaster carbon15 SBR
11.5 inch Gemtech Suppressor Magpul CTR Magpul MIAD Grip Pentagon Weapon Light Pmags blackhawk one point sling 6.2 lbs loaded   
the other lower is my current build Sabre Defence Lower Magpul ACS Stock Magpul MIAD grip magpul sling and ASAP sling attachment PMAG and Ranger plates waiting on my Rock River upper to finish that one one up |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2010 11:46:08 AM EDT
[#21]
Originally Posted By dep7512:
what color is the stock on that ar? its a darker than the rest of the gun.. is it flat dark earth? yeah it is flat dark earth, my camera sucks it makes the rest of the paint job seem lighter than it really is. it actually blends in better than it looks |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2010 10:13:55 PM EDT
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Mine Only original parts are the lower and barrel(which is up for replacement) |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2010 10:30:58 PM EDT
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I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
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WI, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2010 10:37:19 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg what kind of groupings do you get with that? |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2010 10:58:31 PM EDT
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Horrible groups, but it fetches the target.
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Posted: 11/9/2010 1:09:02 AM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg hahahahaha its like a real life gun made on that crazy gun building site hahahaha |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2010 2:02:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Aeroscout9]
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Doubled..
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AK, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2010 2:04:47 AM EDT
[#28]
Nice Piece!! This should go in the OD thread in AR Discussions too!
Originally Posted By cjames502:
Bushmaster carbon15 SBR 11.5 inch Gemtech Suppressor Magpul CTR Magpul MIAD Grip Pentagon Weapon Light Pmags blackhawk one point sling 6.2 lbs loaded http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/cjames502/100_4080.jpghttp://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/cjames502/100_4079.jpghttp://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/cjames502/100_4081.jpg the other lower is my current build Sabre Defence Lower Magpul ACS Stock Magpul MIAD grip magpul sling and ASAP sling attachment PMAG and Ranger plates waiting on my Rock River upper to finish that one one up |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2010 9:24:53 PM EDT
[#29]
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg Hey, if you've got all that stuff just sitting around, I wouldn't mind taking it off your hands. I'll even pay shipping! Pic thread: My dissipator is coming along... just need a lower, handguards, and an optic. Spike's blem stripper upper BCM BCG BCM Pre-Production CH BCM upper parts CMMG 16" 1/7 MedCon dissipator barrel ( gas tube not yet installed) Bushmaster A2 stock MaTech BUIS 
Yeah, I know, terrible quality –– it's with a webcam. Too lazy to look for a camera. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2010 9:38:41 PM EDT
[#30]
Originally Posted By osha:
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg Hey, if you've got all that stuff just sitting around, I wouldn't mind taking it off your hands. I'll even pay shipping! I think those parts will eventually turn into another rifle; just not spontaneously like I was hoping. |
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Posted: 11/9/2010 11:23:53 PM EDT
[#31]
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg very cool i like the idea |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2010 10:58:08 AM EDT
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2010 6:58:09 PM EDT
[#33]
this is my new build.
Gun Details: BCM SOCOM 16” Carbine Upper BCM Bolt, BCG and CH Spikes Tactical Lower. Moe hand guards, Moe pistol grip Moe stock M2S sling MI single point sling adapter (buffer tube) MBUS rear sight Eo Tech 512 sight Mag Pul AFG Mag Pul Bad Lever Moe Rail sections Surefire scout light REDI MAG Before the redi mag 
and with the redi mag (it got here later than everything else.) 
and everybody likes "in action "photos right? 
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Posted: 11/11/2010 9:31:38 PM EDT
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My Veterans Day Spikes Build -
Some parts, and my odd vise set up since I dont have a work table. 
My complete 11.5" Dedicated 22lr Build 
Some Spikes on my upper. 
Waiting on a Magpul Rear MBUS, Primary Arms Mini Red Dot, and a Tactical Latch. It was a good day off! |
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MA, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2010 10:39:43 PM EDT
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Just finished 30mins ago
Del-Ton A2 Upper Stag-6.8 Lower MA Compliant 10Rd Mag
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/romeosierra616/DSC00308.jpg http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/romeosierra616/DSC00311.jpg |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2010 4:44:14 PM EDT
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My precision build from this summer, got it 0'd in for coyote season.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/TackleB/arsenal/DSC00668.jpg |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2010 6:53:40 PM EDT
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here is my first build
http://www.hobbz-garage.com/gallery/d/5409-2/2010-11-12_18-19-48_176.jpg Tapco Buttstock Sharps Lower DPMS LPK DPMS AR-15 Oracle A3 Flattop Upper Assembly 5.56x45mm NATO 1 in 9" Twist 16" Light Contour Barrel Chrome Moly Matte GlacierGuard Handguard Single Rail Gas Block Flash Hider Pre-Ban TAPCO Magazine 30-Round NcStar Tactical Reflex Red Dot Sight |
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Posted: 11/12/2010 7:38:19 PM EDT
[#38]
Hey Diet, somebody stole your pistol from you!!!!
Better keep a better eye on it!
Use your Owl vision & that won't happen.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2010 9:56:01 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By Animal666:
Hey Diet, somebody stole your pistol from you!!!! Better keep a better eye on it!
Use your Owl vision & that won't happen. during that portion of the training day i kept my handgun off intentionally, so i could focus on manipulating the ar and nothing else. (type 1,3 malfunctions) 2 hand, weapon hand only and reaction hand only. If i had my handgun on i would have been transitioning every time. I didn't want to make a training scar by not transitioning to a handgun when i had on my side. |
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Posted: 11/13/2010 9:02:22 AM EDT
[#40]
I was only breaking your stones!
Looks & sounds like it's a good training course. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2010 1:21:27 PM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By Animal666:
I was only breaking your stones!
Looks & sounds like it's a good training course. yeah i figured that you were. This was actually just one of my weekly training sessions (my first since returning from my third tour) and not a course. I have taken courses in the past though, and will continue to do so. |
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DOM
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Posted: 11/14/2010 6:08:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By HotDiggity:
I built it, so I guess it qualifies as a "build", right?
http://develop.rotorcreative.com/cbj/arms/podbot.jpg Nice, an invisible AR. First time I have seen one of those.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2010 11:17:11 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2010 7:28:34 PM EDT
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NH, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2010 11:42:36 PM EDT
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My Work M4:
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2010 6:32:01 AM EDT
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Heineken,
Who makes the single point sling in your pic? I have what looks like the same one issued to me from the military...and can't figure out who makes it! I think it's the best one I've ever seen. Can you provide a source? Thanks, DD |
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Posted: 11/19/2010 10:53:14 AM EDT
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  I got bored and wanted to build another rifle.... Total investment is under $400 2008 AR-15.Com Special Edition Black Rifle Spikes Lower - $85 No Name Upper - $65 LPK - $60 UPK - $40 Barrel - $110 (The barrel is a Colt HBAR from my Colt 6721. When that became a SBR I was able to get a fnew factory Colt 11.5 barrel for $110) A2 Stock - Free Houge Pistol Grip - Free DPMS Bolt & Carrier - Free Handguard - Free Magpul MBUS - Free Eotech - Free "F" stamped Front Sight Tower - Free Spec-Ops spare Mag Pouch - Free Condor Sling - $18 Total Price - $378.00 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2010 10:26:58 PM EDT
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http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g184/REDKNIGHT1775/155530_1705093350200_1324007098_1775366_4103512_n.jpg
My AR-15 Build: slim profile barrel, free float tube, A3 flat-top upper, Bushy lower, magpul trigger guard, p-mag, two point sling and A2 rear sight... Simple, light-weight, accurate and mostly ––-economical... |
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Posted: 11/20/2010 12:14:23 AM EDT
[#49]
Everyone has to start somewhere, right.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2010 2:27:03 PM EDT
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Thanks, but I've been around AR's for some time... This is actually more like a econo-truck gun. Wanted something simple and inexpensive, besides my other rifles.
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