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Posted: 11/28/2022 9:20:26 PM EDT
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Nice find.
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Posted: 11/28/2022 11:00:22 PM EDT
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Sure wish I could find A1 sets like that.
 Ordered a couple so I don't have to wish that about A2's. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 12:02:07 AM EDT
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I might have got the last set. Would not let me add two to cart.
Thanks OP! |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 12:43:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I might have got the last set. Would not let me add two to cart. Thanks OP! You're welcome, hope some Arfcommers snagged a few |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 2:39:58 AM EDT
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Dangit! Been looking for a set to replace my ovals. Just saw this. They are OOS.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 10:22:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2022 3:13:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2022 8:32:00 PM EDT
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Do not need any right now..But that was great deal on those..Can anyone tell if they are Colt? FN? Neither?
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Posted: 11/29/2022 8:58:18 PM EDT
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CAGE on the package in pic shows Bushmaster.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 11:33:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CAGE on the package in pic shows Bushmaster. Interesting, that's the Windham, ME Bushmaster Cage Code. Those HG's must have been stored away for at least 10 years. Bushmaster had another Cage Code for Ilion, New York later on, not sure about the Alabama factory. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 11:40:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/6/2022 12:24:36 AM EDT
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Dang I wish I saw this earlier, been debating taking off the KAC m5 I have on my A2 build
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Posted: 12/14/2022 12:36:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I might have got the last set. Would not let me add two to cart. Thanks OP! Any body get theirs yet? I ordered on the 28th, and outside of an order confirmation and the charge, I haven't heard anything. |
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Posted: 12/14/2022 10:32:32 AM EDT
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I did receive my two sets. Must've shipped out that next day.
Not sure where those came from but they were definitely repackaged to look like NOS. I got one set that was virtually brand new that I traded, and one set that was an older shiny finish and pretty used. All in all, for the price, they were well worth it. |
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Posted: 12/15/2022 2:50:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any body get theirs yet? I ordered on the 28th, and outside of an order confirmation and the charge, I haven't heard anything. I'd hit them up for a tracking number. Mine were shipped promptly, but have still not arrived. The tracking went dark for 8 days and then arrived in Guam. It's back in the lower 48 and about 200 miles from me. I *should* receive it tomorrow. |
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Posted: 12/18/2022 11:10:05 PM EDT
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I called and talked to somebody Saturday. I was the last one and they were over sold. Dude said shed have a set to me shortly. so I ordered some old school LCE suspenders for my tool belt and they're gonna put them in the same box.
Should ship this week. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 7:41:59 AM EDT
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Some nice A2 guards in the EE HERE
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Posted: 1/24/2023 9:35:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2023 4:23:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He had some nice stuff listed. And Also Broke the EE Rules Too, Imagine That.
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Posted: 1/27/2023 11:50:26 PM EDT
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I am still waiting on my hand guards and my LCE suspenders. Dude says he's going to get to it. But it's two months now.
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Posted: 1/28/2023 10:22:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am still waiting on my hand guards and my LCE suspenders. Dude says he's going to get to it. But it's two months now. Shit . |
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Posted: 2/10/2023 1:45:33 AM EDT
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Finally showed up yesterday. Dude ducked me forever. Weren't these supposed to be in CAGE marked wrappers? What I got is beat up with wrecked heat shields. I did get a set plus one, but total garbage.
The Old Grouch can get bent. |
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Posted: 2/27/2023 5:28:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally showed up yesterday. Dude ducked me forever. Weren't these supposed to be in CAGE marked wrappers? What I got is beat up with wrecked heat shields. I did get a set plus one, but total garbage. The Old Grouch can get bent. That sucks, sorry to hear |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 11:12:53 AM EDT
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Any other leads on legit Colt A2 handguards?
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Posted: 2/28/2023 4:43:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any other leads on legit Colt A2 handguards? Doesn't get any more legit than these two options. As long as nothing has changed they are both still the exact same. Colt Windham Weaponry |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 5:13:25 PM EDT
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Actually ended up going with some surplus ones from Old Arms of Idaho, hopefully they look cool bc they were a little more than the new Colt ones you listed
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Posted: 2/28/2023 5:19:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Actually ended up going with some surplus ones from Old Arms of Idaho, hopefully they look cool bc they were a little more than the new Colt ones you listed Fingers crossed. Considering they cost more it would kinda suck if they were old beat up used surplus.
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Posted: 3/1/2023 1:12:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Actually ended up going with some surplus ones from Old Arms of Idaho, hopefully they look cool bc they were a little more than the new Colt ones you listed That place is local to me. I had never heard of it till last year seeing it brought up in the A2 forum. Meant to try to visit but never have. Post pics of what you get. Maybe I can hand pick some for you guys. |
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Posted: 3/1/2023 12:33:47 PM EDT
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Just remembered these ones at The Amherst Depot. > Link.
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Posted: 3/1/2023 6:13:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just remembered these ones at The Amherst Depot. > Link. CUSTOM TECHNOLOGY OF AMERICA INC CAGE Code: 03YU1 Status: A - Active Record Parent CAGE: Address: 409 GLOWWORM RD P.O. Box: 699 City: SWANSEA ZIP: 29160 - 9039 CAO-ADP: S1103A - HQ0338 State: SC County: LEXINGTON Voice Phone Number: 803-794-3267 Fax Phone Number: 803-796-1810 Date CAGE Code Established: 7/26/1995 Last Updated: 8/11/2006 |
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Posted: 3/1/2023 7:24:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CUSTOM TECHNOLOGY OF AMERICA INC CAGE Code: 03YU1 Status: A - Active Record Parent CAGE: Address: 409 GLOWWORM RD P.O. Box: 699 City: SWANSEA ZIP: 29160 - 9039 CAO-ADP: S1103A - HQ0338 State: SC County: LEXINGTON Voice Phone Number: 803-794-3267 Fax Phone Number: 803-796-1810 Date CAGE Code Established: 7/26/1995 Last Updated: 8/11/2006 I'm going to sound like a newb here... Is there a cage code looker upper that I'm unaware of?  Also, I just have to note that the handguards pictured on The Amherst Depot site are not Colt or Windham "USGI" just based on how they interface along the edges. Just take a close look at the picture and you will see. Post in hole interface... That's commercial territory from what I've seen. I've never seen authentic USGI or Colt handguards with that interface setup. 
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Posted: 3/1/2023 7:51:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm going to sound like a newb here... Is there a cage code looker upper that I'm unaware of? https://cage.dla.mil/ |
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Posted: 3/1/2023 7:54:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm going to sound like a newb here... Is there a cage code looker upper that I'm unaware of? https://cage.dla.mil/ Thanks Tig! Definitely a newb moment for me. Lol!
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Posted: 3/1/2023 8:51:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks Tig! Definitely a newb moment for me. Lol! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm going to sound like a newb here... Is there a cage code looker upper that I'm unaware of? https://cage.dla.mil/ Thanks Tig! Definitely a newb moment for me. Lol! 
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Posted: 3/1/2023 9:08:37 PM EDT
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Mine from the same manufacturer, but a few years earlier.
     
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Posted: 3/1/2023 9:29:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine from the same manufacturer, but a few years earlier. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/1-1548696.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/2-1548697.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/3-1548698.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/4-1548699.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/5-1548700.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/6-1548701.jpg Great pics! I wonder if this is just a case of the pictured handguards at The Amherst Depot not being the same ones that they are actually selling? Guess someone would have to order to find out... Won't be me, I have terrible luck.
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Posted: 3/2/2023 7:57:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great pics! I wonder if this is just a case of the pictured handguards at The Amherst Depot not being the same ones that they are actually selling? Guess someone would have to order to find out... Won't be me, I have terrible luck. I took the plunge and ordered a set of these. Guess we'll see. |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 8:41:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I took the plunge and ordered a set of these. Guess we'll see. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Great pics! I wonder if this is just a case of the pictured handguards at The Amherst Depot not being the same ones that they are actually selling? Guess someone would have to order to find out... Won't be me, I have terrible luck. I took the plunge and ordered a set of these. Guess we'll see. CAGE marked in USGI packaging. Can't see hoe one could go wrong. |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 11:30:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CAGE marked in USGI packaging. Can't see hoe one could go wrong. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Great pics! I wonder if this is just a case of the pictured handguards at The Amherst Depot not being the same ones that they are actually selling? Guess someone would have to order to find out... Won't be me, I have terrible luck. I took the plunge and ordered a set of these. Guess we'll see. CAGE marked in USGI packaging. Can't see hoe one could go wrong. Definitely curious to see what he gets. |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 12:20:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just remembered these ones at The Amherst Depot. > Link. Thanks! I saw that site years ago and forgot it. Now it is amazing! |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 1:44:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally showed up yesterday. Dude ducked me forever. Weren't these supposed to be in CAGE marked wrappers? What I got is beat up with wrecked heat shields. I did get a set plus one, but total garbage. The Old Grouch can get bent. That guy gave me a run around when buying web gear. Said he was waiting for better quality ones before shipping them to me. He charged my CC while he waited for "them" to show up. Scam artist, incompetent or drunk, IDK. I will never buy from him again. |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 10:27:29 AM EDT
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Yeah and dude still owes me $32 in shipping charges. I won't be back, ever.
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Posted: 3/5/2023 11:58:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That guy gave me a run around when buying web gear. Said he was waiting for better quality ones before shipping them to me. He charged my CC while he waited for "them" to show up. Scam artist, incompetent or drunk, IDK. I will never buy from him again. Same thing happened to me. I finally had to dispute it on my credit card I got my money back and then 3 months later a box showed up at my door with some beat-to-shit web gear. I ended up giving it to a friend's kid to play with |
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Posted: 3/7/2023 12:35:55 PM EDT
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Heres a quick iPotato pic I snapped of the handguards. They are in great shape. Makes for a nice 711ish build by simply swapping from A1 handguards to these.
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:52:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Definitely curious to see what he gets. Seems to be as advertised:   |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 4:12:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Definitely curious to see what he gets. Seems to be as advertised: https://i.imgur.com/yqN1RRe.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mGgRjn2.jpg USGI contract. Nice. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 4:14:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Definitely curious to see what he gets. Seems to be as advertised: https://i.imgur.com/yqN1RRe.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mGgRjn2.jpg Huh, thanks for the update and pictures. Very interesting. I'm not sure how those ended up with a cage code attached to them? Has anyone ever seen this type of A2 handguard on an actual military issued A2 or A4? As far as I know it's only ever been the Colt/Windham type. Maybe FN was using these when they got the contract. But they are not cross compatible with the Colt type. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 4:24:30 PM EDT
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If I'm interpreting the label correctly, these were packaged in March 2011. These "post and hole" versions do appear different than earlier ones. Too bad I can't access the drawing for that part number. I'd like to see if this is an updated/improved/alternate configuration for this handguard. Could these be commercial items in .mil packaging? I suppose it's entirely possible. They fit together snugly with no gaps or warpage so I'm happy whatever the case.
I wil say that, if these are somehow commercial items, my hat's off to whoever did the labels and packaging. Very well done label job with barcode and contract/purchase order number. |
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