User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 3/23/2018 11:48:51 PM EDT
[#1]
Maybe not "popular" but JP Enterprises used to sell a thumbhole stock. I had one and I wish I still had it because it was cool and they stopped selling them.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/23/2018 11:56:14 PM EDT
[#2]
Mag lights taped to handguards. And the old KAC Gangster grip VFG
(Surefire 6P goes in the scope ring, top attaches to bottom rail as VFG) 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/23/2018 11:59:59 PM EDT
[#3]
Grip-pods
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 12:18:47 AM EDT
[#4]
pre-ban bushmaster
 My old SABRE middy. with a pre-ban bushmaster lower FUCK YOU SARA BRADY AND HILLARY, I HAVE A BAYONET LUG AND COLLAPSIBLE STOCK ! 
Lonestar grip LOL I remember thinking the flatop and A.R.M.S. Aimpoint mount was so cool, but after a while it got loose. Later, I bought LARUE, and still do. 
I remember this day well, the Klinton AWB ban had sunset, and we could buy hicap mags again. I ordered a bunch and went out to test them all. I never thought the turds in Washington would allow it to sunset. 
My first 6.8SPC, it was a RRA upper. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 12:18:49 AM EDT
[#5]
Circa 1999. Lol that laser though
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 12:27:59 AM EDT
[#6]
I remember ordering an aluminum VFG and this bottom rail adapter deal for my Colt “Match Target M4 Carbine” in like 2002 from GG & G. I remember seeing a KAC VFG and thinking it was cheap because it was plastic lol. Gave it to my brother when he went to Iraq in ‘03 along with an ARMS gooseneck & C-More sight.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:00:04 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I remember this day well, the Klinton AWB ban had sunset, and we could buy hicap mags agai I never thought the turds in Washington would allow it to sunset. https://i.imgur.com/MTikPU6.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fjZBo9k.jpg My first 6.8SPC, it was a RRA upper. https://i.imgur.com/DVa3zjv.jpg For me, I remember thinking at the time that the RRA DEA carbine was the f*cking ultimate. GUNS Magazine DEA Carbine Feature Now looking at it, my favorite part about the article is where they say ”It was a foregone conclusion that ‘stuff’ was going to be hung on the gun”... 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:05:30 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I remember ordering an aluminum VFG and this bottom rail adapter deal for my Colt “Match Target M4 Carbine” in like 2002 from GG & G. I remember seeing a KAC VFG and thinking it was cheap because it was plastic lol. Gave it to my brother when he went to Iraq in ‘03 along with an ARMS gooseneck & C-More sight. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:06:48 AM EDT
[#9]
Good god... talk about amazing memories... things have come a long way.
Thank god. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:19:11 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Good god... talk about amazing memories... things have come a long way. Thank god. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:37:30 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In 2002 that setup would have made you a range god... |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 1:38:35 PM EDT
[#12]
Two words: Quad Rail
Back around the time when the AWB sunset, and perhaps a bit before, I can remember thinking to myself that one day I too would have the means to hang a bunch of crap off the hand guards of my AR15. Fast forward to today, where I've been using an AR for work now since 2005 and my preferred rifle is a basic carbine with standard M4 hand guards, a standard M4 stock, a fixed front sight and a rear BUIS. I've ditched my Aimpoint, my Magpul furniture, my BCM charging handle, my quad rail hand guards, and my light in favor of a handy basic carbine on a single point sling that rocks and rolls with very little to go wrong. I'm over the whizbang accessories. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 1:46:45 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've ditched my Aimpoint, my Magpul furniture, my BCM charging handle, my quad rail hand guards, and my light in favor of a handy basic carbine on a single point sling that rocks and rolls with very little to go wrong. I'm over the whizbang accessories.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 1:56:39 PM EDT
[#14]
A.R.M.S stuff
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 2:04:21 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: post pics or GTFO 
Doesn't get much more basic than that, and I trust my life to this setup. ***Edited to add that this is the first time I've posted a pic online since photobucket started charging. Not sure why it cam out as an avatar sized image. Still, you can get the idea.*** |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 2:10:18 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Let's try this. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/150x100q90/922/ARjBRs.jpg Doesn't get much more basic than that, and I trust my life to this setup. ***Edited to add that this is the first time I've posted a pic online since photobucket started charging. Not sure why it cam out as an avatar sized image. Still, you can get the idea.*** Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: post pics or GTFO Doesn't get much more basic than that, and I trust my life to this setup. ***Edited to add that this is the first time I've posted a pic online since photobucket started charging. Not sure why it cam out as an avatar sized image. Still, you can get the idea.***
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 2:12:15 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Imageshack: making German Shepherds look like weiner dogs since 2018
https://i.imgur.com/QJQSwBJ.jpg |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/24/2018 9:58:53 PM EDT
[#18]
You were a God if you had a Pre Ban
You were cool if you had: Flat top uppers M4 profile barrels Anything that had “M4” associated with it. Pinned collapsible stock Trijicon ACOG or Reflex You were gay if you had a barrel with no muzzle device attached. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 5:20:37 AM EDT
[#19]
I remember the LaRue challenge. Give us your broken ARMS mount and we will replace it.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 6:03:18 AM EDT
[#20]
What was that hideous crank monstrosity that survived the 80's and into the 90's that was an early type of bump or gatling whatever device?
I remember coming home on leave shooting my Olympic 15 in 99 and seeing some old guy walk up proudly, unzipped his gun bags, and whipped out a Bushmaster with it on
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 6:23:19 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
What was that hideous crank monstrosity that survived the 80's and into the 90's that was an early type of bump or gatling whatever device? I remember coming home on leave shooting my Olympic 15 in 99 and seeing some old guy walk up proudly, unzipped his gun bags, and whipped out a Bushmaster with it on |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 6:37:43 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
The GAT trigger? Hahahaha! What garbage those were. Still, there were a lot of "cool kids" who had to have one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
What was that hideous crank monstrosity that survived the 80's and into the 90's that was an early type of bump or gatling whatever device? I remember coming home on leave shooting my Olympic 15 in 99 and seeing some old guy walk up proudly, unzipped his gun bags, and whipped out a Bushmaster with it on
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 7:43:48 AM EDT
[#23]
Leatherwood Hi-Lux red dots.
ARMS SWAN Sleeve. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 8:13:53 AM EDT
[#24]
Remember the HI RAIL uppers so you could mount a bigger scope without tall rings and before risers? I found mine and put it together with my bolt action 300/221 upper. It’s a DPMS upper with a FAL style charging handle.
Then there were the Frankenstein’mags where steel AR mags were cut and welded to AK47 mags for 7.62x39. I had a welder make me six 40rd mags and they worked perfect. How anout the silly 4-inch pistol buffer setup that never really worked reliably. I remember A1s with the carry handles chopped off and weaver rails mounted to the receiver before A3s were introduced. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 8:16:43 AM EDT
[#25]
Gooseneck aim points mounts. Arms anything
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 10:21:46 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Gooseneck aim points mounts. Arms anything I’ll probably go back to the original idf style setup at some point though it’s a little front heavy now 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 10:25:14 AM EDT
[#27]
oops double tap
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/25/2018 11:18:39 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Remember the HI RAIL uppers so you could mount a bigger scope without tall rings and before risers? I found mine and put it together with my bolt action 300/221 upper. It’s a DPMS upper with a FAL style charging handle. Then there were the Frankenstein’mags where steel AR mags were cut and welded to AK47 mags for 7.62x39. I had a welder make me six 40rd mags and they worked perfect. How anout the silly 4-inch pistol buffer setup that never really worked reliably. I remember A1s with the carry handles chopped off and weaver rails mounted to the receiver before A3s were introduced. It was more 90's tech than 2000's but it created quite a stir when I showed up for an MG shoot with that setup. Along with a Rhino gas piston conversion. 
 Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 12:56:40 AM EDT
[#29]
Greg Sullivan’s Sully stocks.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 6:41:03 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
What was that hideous crank monstrosity that survived the 80's and into the 90's that was an early type of bump or gatling whatever device? I remember coming home on leave shooting my Olympic 15 in 99 and seeing some old guy walk up proudly, unzipped his gun bags, and whipped out a Bushmaster with it on
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 8:59:04 AM EDT
[#31]
I thought I was the shit when I sprung for a couple of these
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 9:01:50 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I thought I was the shit when I sprung for a couple of these https://i.imgur.com/TZJk3I1.jpg
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 9:14:34 AM EDT
[#33]
Take off the Pig and the CTR stock and that rifle is 100% yearly 2000s.
ARMS SIR Rail, Thermold mags, Stowaway2 Grip, N-Cell Eotech, Young Manufacturing Flip Up Front Sight, ARM 40L Rear Sight, and GG&G VFG. Oh, don't forget Pentagon Light. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 10:43:46 AM EDT
[#34]
^
RIP Pentagon.. those were good lights.. I remember all the DIY guides on how to mount a light or VFG to the OEM handguards... the original Magpull.. the RRA pressed on fake flash hiders.. the RRA entry stubby stock.. the commercial RE.. The ABC rule on arfcom and the Oly bashing
Hbar everywhere.. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 10:43:58 AM EDT
[#35]
Still needs a more appropriate stock and grip - thinking Vltor EMOD and something Tango Down. Anything ARMS is 1994-2004 except their collapsible FSB which is 2007 and I think 2013 for the not-shitty throw levers. Too bad all the Magpul USGI Meglevels are gone... I'd pay a pretty penny for one of those in good shape!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 10:58:39 AM EDT
[#36]
One of the things that I remember was guys chopping a removal carry handle to make their own BUIS.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 11:01:40 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I thought I was the shit when I sprung for a couple of these https://i.imgur.com/TZJk3I1.jpg Made the cover of SWAT 3 (1999).  Attached File |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 11:19:15 AM EDT
[#38]
The Millet DMS-1 was all the rage for a 1-4 that didn't break the bank.
Larue Mounts were in full swing in early 2000's..... And yeah, the KAC VFG's were one everyone's M4. Practically everyone's. If people didn't have an RIS, they attached a rail to the handguards so they could VFG. Those 1 piece surefire VFG's with light were also kind of popular for those who had the money to. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 11:19:56 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Still needs a more appropriate stock and grip - thinking Vltor EMOD and something Tango Down. Anything ARMS is 1994-2004 except their collapsible FSB which is 2007 and I think 2013 for the not-shitty throw levers. Too bad all the Magpul USGI Meglevels are gone... I'd pay a pretty penny for one of those in good shape! https://i.imgur.com/uQSsTtP.jpg I cut my teeth in the Army on stuff made during that timeframe. I really need to gather parts. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 11:22:10 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
The Millet DMS-1 was all the rage for a 1-4 that didn't break the bank. Larue Mounts were in full swing in early 2000's..... And yeah, the KAC VFG's were one everyone's M4. Practically everyone's. If people didn't have an RIS, they attached a rail to the handguards so they could VFG. Those 1 piece surefire VFG's with light were also kind of popular for those who had the money to. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 11:56:14 AM EDT
[#41]
I mean, the SPR in a way was the culmination of the best 1999-2001 or so had to offer when they were fielded. Free float handguard, ARMS full length sleeve, Douglas match-grade barrel, their folding FSB with an elevation adjustment wheel, ARMS mounts for the scope with railed ring cap, ARMS BUIS, a Leupold 3.5-10 with illuminated mildot, an OPS Inc suppressor, DMPS ambidextrous safeties, Eagle 3 point slings, NP3 plated PRI Gasbuster charging handles with big latches, and a Knight's 2-stage FA trigger.
After Iraq the parts explosion blew up plus the AWB sunset, and FF rails and handguard options exploded, LaRue and others started making cantilever mounts, and the whole SPR/Mod 0 thing stopped making as much sense. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 12:13:14 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I mean, the SPR in a way was the culmination of the best 1999-2001 or so had to offer when they were fielded. Free float handguard, ARMS full length sleeve, Douglas match-grade barrel, their folding FSB with an elevation adjustment wheel, ARMS mounts for the scope with railed ring cap, ARMS BUIS, a Leupold 3.5-10 with illuminated mildot, an OPS Inc suppressor, DMPS ambidextrous safeties, Eagle 3 point slings, NP3 plated PRI Gasbuster charging handles with big latches, and a Knight's 2-stage FA trigger. After Iraq the parts explosion blew up plus the AWB sunset, and FF rails and handguard options exploded, LaRue and others started making cantilever mounts, and the whole SPR/Mod 0 thing stopped making as much sense. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/36800714716_8a69173e39_o.jpg  My Mk12mod0 still roams the earth , albeit with better glass, killing animals, making ridiculous groups when shooting, etc. There is much to be said for a semi-monolithic upper, which free-float doesn't really address.  
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 12:32:15 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe not "popular" but JP Enterprises used to sell a thumbhole stock. I had one and I wish I still had it because it was cool and they stopped selling them. http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2013/06/08/1736428_01_jp_enterprises_custom_ar_15_bu_640.jpg |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 12:48:33 PM EDT
[#44]
Ergo.
What was the plastic VFG with the 2 spring loaded plungers that slid on to a rail? People bitched about them not fitting and the manufacturer bitched about out of spec rails. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 12:52:45 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I mean, the SPR in a way was the culmination of the best 1999-2001 or so had to offer when they were fielded. Free float handguard, ARMS full length sleeve, Douglas match-grade barrel, their folding FSB with an elevation adjustment wheel, ARMS mounts for the scope with railed ring cap, ARMS BUIS, a Leupold 3.5-10 with illuminated mildot, an OPS Inc suppressor, DMPS ambidextrous safeties, Eagle 3 point slings, NP3 plated PRI Gasbuster charging handles with big latches, and a Knight's 2-stage FA trigger. After Iraq the parts explosion blew up plus the AWB sunset, and FF rails and handguard options exploded, LaRue and others started making cantilever mounts, and the whole SPR/Mod 0 thing stopped making as much sense. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/36800714716_8a69173e39_o.jpg |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 1:31:18 PM EDT
[#46]
I think TangoDown made the grip
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 1:37:50 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ergo. What was the plastic VFG with the 2 spring loaded plungers that slid on to a rail? People bitched about them not fitting and the manufacturer bitched about out of spec rails. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 1:47:00 PM EDT
[#48]
CAA stock saddle. It fit over the standard M4 stock and gave a LMT SOPMOD appearance. This was actually a well spent $20.
VFG on a section rail screwed to the standard handguard. Nothing beats a loose VFG (because its attached to a plastic handguard held in place with the D-Ring). Tactical latch installed in a standard charging handle. I still use these. Crappy flip up rear sights (ARMS #40, original blocky GG&G, goofy YHM with knurled attachment knob, etc). We all loved those large, obtrusive sights that had a tendency to lose their detent power. SureFire M500 Dedicated Light Handguard (looked like a standard M4 handguard but with a SureFire INCAN light molded in). I felt like I was in T2 when I ran one of these. It just had that "90's cool" factor ... 
Complicated 3 Point Sling system with enough webbing to outfit a dozen rifles. Good stuff if you like your gun hung up on your gear, door knob, testicles, etc. and my personal favorite stupid old AR fad ........ (drum roll please) HEAVY BARRELS |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 1:50:14 PM EDT
[#49]
I forgot one ...
This is circa 1996 but I think it counts since I rocked it until after 2000 .... Trijicon TA45 1.5x ACOG mounted in a fixed A2 upper carry handle. It required a chin weld to see through the optic  .
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/26/2018 2:00:20 PM EDT
[#50]
I've probably been an AR owner longer than some on this board. I assembled my first in 1984. Bought my first factory Colt AR-15 that same year. I've continuously owned ARs for the past 34 years. Wow, I'm getting old.
Anyway, I remember buying a Bushmaster around 1994 that had a 11.5 barrel with pinned 5.5" flash suppressor. I was definitely the coolest guy at the range with that retard config  .
I also remember thinking those skinny A1 barrels on my rifles were "garbage" when Colt switched to the HBAR and Delta HBAR. WTF. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
