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Posted: 3/6/2022 11:32:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imdBman: Cool! That was mine in Kirkuk 2005. Yes the line is for a Surefire 951? Big old heavy flashlight with an IR filter over it. I think it was on the right side with a pressure pad somewhere in between the picatinny rails with velcro . Made the M4 front heavy for me. I put it on for night or multi-day missions. The PAQ4 was operated by the paddle switch. 2012 M4 Same M4 in 2012-13 Afghanistan. Now with Elcan, PEQ15, and an FDE Surefire 600 that remained on the M4 since it wasn't a brick. I still have both buttstocks and VFG from that M4. |
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Posted: 3/6/2022 7:38:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: imdBman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Theodoric: Awesome! Thank you! I wasn't sure if the PAQ paddle switch would operate with the RAS unless a clearance was milled out for it. Found one with the SF on it.  Wish I could remember where I had the velcro switch. I think it was between the rails on the left upper side, so I could activate it with my thumb, using the VFG like a handstop. I used the light clearing houses and night missions. ETA: That was my loved Bulgy milled AK with Bakelight furniture. I wanted to bring it home so bad! I could care less if I ever shot another M9. So many better handguns out there! |
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Posted: 3/6/2022 8:40:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/8/2022 1:38:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imdBman: Found one with the SF on it. https://i.imgur.com/HhmK4DI.jpg Wish I could remember where I had the velcro switch. I think it was between the rails on the left upper side, so I could activate it with my thumb, using the VFG like a handstop. I used the light clearing houses and night missions. ETA: That was my loved Bulgy milled AK with Bakelight furniture. I wanted to bring it home so bad! I could care less if I ever shot another M9. So many better handguns out there! |
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Posted: 3/8/2022 3:05:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Creature: Ha! Your broomstick vertgrip is exactly where mine always ends up...just ahead of the magwell. Well that was 2005 when we were still utilizing a VFG as a VFG. Things evolved to using the VFG as a handstop for a relaxed C clamp style shooting. For me it didn't change the placement very much, just slightly forward, due to PEQ and light placement with a carbine handguard and lack of real estate on the rail. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2022 9:21:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Stukas87]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imdBman: Cool! That was mine in Kirkuk 2005. Yes the line is for a Surefire 951? Big old heavy flashlight with an IR filter over it. I think it was on the right side with a pressure pad somewhere in between the picatinny rails with velcro . Made the M4 front heavy for me. I put it on for night or multi-day missions. The PAQ4 was operated by the paddle switch. 2012 M4 Same M4 in 2012-13 Afghanistan. Now with Elcan, PEQ15, and an FDE Surefire 600 that remained on the M4 since it wasn't a brick. I still have both buttstocks and VFG from that M4. I was in Kirkuk 05, Team Texan, (ODA591) Assigned to Hawejah |
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Posted: 3/8/2022 11:17:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87: I was in Kirkuk 05, Team Texan, (ODA591) Assigned to Hawejah Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87: Originally Posted By imdBman: Cool! That was mine in Kirkuk 2005. Yes the line is for a Surefire 951? Big old heavy flashlight with an IR filter over it. I think it was on the right side with a pressure pad somewhere in between the picatinny rails with velcro . Made the M4 front heavy for me. I put it on for night or multi-day missions. The PAQ4 was operated by the paddle switch. 2012 M4 Same M4 in 2012-13 Afghanistan. Now with Elcan, PEQ15, and an FDE Surefire 600 that remained on the M4 since it wasn't a brick. I still have both buttstocks and VFG from that M4. I was in Kirkuk 05, Team Texan, (ODA591) Assigned to Hawejah Shit, we all ate the same dust. I was up there in 05-07 as well. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 12:33:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Shit, we all ate the same dust. I was up there in 05-07 as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By Stukas87: Originally Posted By imdBman: Cool! That was mine in Kirkuk 2005. Yes the line is for a Surefire 951? Big old heavy flashlight with an IR filter over it. I think it was on the right side with a pressure pad somewhere in between the picatinny rails with velcro . Made the M4 front heavy for me. I put it on for night or multi-day missions. The PAQ4 was operated by the paddle switch. 2012 M4 Same M4 in 2012-13 Afghanistan. Now with Elcan, PEQ15, and an FDE Surefire 600 that remained on the M4 since it wasn't a brick. I still have both buttstocks and VFG from that M4. I was in Kirkuk 05, Team Texan, (ODA591) Assigned to Hawejah Shit, we all ate the same dust. I was up there in 05-07 as well. Crazy! I was at KRAB Aug-Nov 05 with ASOS, TACP, aligned with the 116th BCT. TACP house was next door to the pool, GO AF! Spent time at Ft McHenry doing clearing into Hawejah and the Zab River area. Also went to Barbarian Base in the middle of Kirkuk for a night mission. I never saw ODA guys while I was there,(that I remember), but supposedly our rotation before mine did missions with some. I had fun and tried to stay longer, but the TACP division leaders wanted me to go to Division. I went home instead of Division desk duty. Might have seen you guys at the DFAC! |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 10:08:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stukas87: I was in Kirkuk 05, Team Texan, (ODA591) Assigned to Hawejah |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:06:45 AM EDT
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Getting some stuff together for a m4 build.
I know the ras handguards are kind of hard to come by. So I'm probably not going to be able to fully finish it for little bit, but I am getting the rest of the stuff together. I have the a aero clone lower. And most of the lower parts. I have a aero upper. I'm mainly missing the barrel and handguards. What's a decent barrel to go with? Windham weaponry has one, for a decent price. Not sure the quality though. I was looking at ballistic advantage, but have read some stuff about qc issues. Should I bump up my budget and go with something in the $300-350 range? Not seeing many companies offer fsb barrels currently. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:09:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AWZ1287]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tyrant556: https://i.imgur.com/AwxLwj7.jpg Awesome! I am currently getting ready to do a m4, followed by a mk18 mod 0. What barrels did you use for them? |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:13:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Getting some stuff together for a m4 build. I know the ras handguards are kind of hard to come by. So I'm probably not going to be able to fully finish it for little bit, but I am getting the rest of the stuff together. I have the a aero clone lower. And most of the lower parts. I have a aero upper. I'm mainly missing the barrel and handguards. What's a decent barrel to go with? Windham weaponry has one, for a decent price. Not sure the quality though. I was looking at ballistic advantage, but have read some stuff about qc issues. Should I bump up my budget and go with something in the $300-350 range? Not seeing many companies offer fsb barrels currently. If you can get a DSA 14.5 or 14.7, they are very good 1/7 chrome lined barrels for a reasonable price. You can also order it pinned and welded from the factory. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:20:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Awesome! I am currently getting ready to do a m4, followed by a mk18 mod 0. What barrels did you use for them? MK18 Mod 0 - Colt 10.3" barrel 
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:30:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ex11A: If you can get a DSA 14.5 or 14.7, they are very good 1/7 chrome lined barrels for a reasonable price. You can also order it pinned and welded from the factory. I was looking at those, I have a in stock notification on them. The price seems to good to be true, are they ok quality? |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:32:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice, This is exactly what I'm going for. I have an aimpoint pro set up with the older style caps. I just need the correct mount. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:34:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: IT-Gunner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Nice, This is exactly what I'm going for. I have an aimpoint pro set up with the older style caps. I just need the correct mount. Thank you! Wilcox Aimpoint Comp M Mount: https://www.brownells.com/aspx/search/productdetail.aspx?sid=53191&pid=27455 If you want the metal UID tag: https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/Mk18-Crane-Logo-1-73%E2%80%9Dw-X-1%E2%80%9Dh-p155150403 Lower is a Brownell's BRN-16A1 |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:35:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: I was looking at those, I have a in stock notification on them. The price seems to good to be true, are they ok quality? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Originally Posted By Ex11A: If you can get a DSA 14.5 or 14.7, they are very good 1/7 chrome lined barrels for a reasonable price. You can also order it pinned and welded from the factory. I was looking at those, I have a in stock notification on them. The price seems to good to be true, are they ok quality? DSA bbls are solid. Nice park/chrome, appropriate GP diameter. Accuracy typical of mil spec. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:40:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IT-Gunner: Thank you! Wilcox Aimpoint Comp M Mount: https://www.brownells.com/aspx/search/productdetail.aspx?sid=53191&pid=27455 If you want the UID tag: https://carolinalaserworks.ecwid.com/Mk18-Crane-Logo-1-73%E2%80%9Dw-X-1%E2%80%9Dh-p155150403 I have that bookmarked, I was hoping to find a used/surplus one. But if I get everything together and don't, I'll get it from Brownells. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:41:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: DSA bbls are solid. Nice park/chrome, appropriate GP diameter. Accuracy typical of mil spec. Good to know, thanks. Do they come back in stock regularly? |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:46:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Good to know, thanks. Do they come back in stock regularly? If you want a Colt 14.5" M4 barrel, C MP marked, I think @Bryon427 has one left. I just bought one from him, great guy to deal with. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:47:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Good to know, thanks. Do they come back in stock regularly? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: DSA bbls are solid. Nice park/chrome, appropriate GP diameter. Accuracy typical of mil spec. Good to know, thanks. Do they come back in stock regularly? I wouldn't say "regularly", supply/demand is all fuckey these days. Also, the Windham bbls are damn nice kit. I would have zero reservations running one. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:50:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Awesome! I am currently getting ready to do a m4, followed by a mk18 mod 0. What barrels did you use for them? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Originally Posted By Tyrant556: https://i.imgur.com/AwxLwj7.jpg Awesome! I am currently getting ready to do a m4, followed by a mk18 mod 0. What barrels did you use for them? I used Colt SOCOM 14.5 barrel for the Block I for the MK18 (CQBR), I used a Colt Gov't profile 14.5 barrel cut down to 10.3 by ADCO per crane specs (.070 gas port size) I chased and used Colt C MP marked barrels on all my clone builds...just a personal preference but there are a number of barrel options out there.  |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:51:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: I wouldn't say "regularly", supply/demand is all fuckey these days. Also, the Windham bbls are damn nice kit. I would have zero reservations running one. Windham is in stock, I may get one in 14.5. And wait on the 10.3 from ds arms. Windham only lists their 10.3 in 1x9 twist. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:53:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tyrant556: I used Colt SOCOM 14.5 barrel for the Block I for the MK18 (CQBR), I used a Colt Gov't profile 14.5 barrel cut down to 10.3 by ADCO per crane specs (.070 gas port size) I chased and used Colt C MP marked barrels on all my clone builds...just a personal preference but there are a number of barrel options out there. https://i.imgur.com/SmYJLol.jpg Cool, thanks |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 11:57:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: IT-Gunner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Windham is in stock, I may get one in 14.5. And wait on the 10.3 from ds arms. Windham only lists their 10.3 in 1x9 twist. Here's another option: https://androcorpind.com/product/ar15-barrel-crane-spec-inch-barrel-crane-spec-barrel/ Some info on the barrel, I haven't used one: https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?200616-Andro-Corp-MK18-(Crane-specd-GP)/page2 Shark Arms has them from time to time as well. |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 12:53:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Nice, This is exactly what I'm going for. I have an aimpoint pro set up with the older style caps. I just need the correct mount. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AWZ1287: Nice, This is exactly what I'm going for. I have an aimpoint pro set up with the older style caps. I just need the correct mount. Colt 10.3 barrels in stock |
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Posted: 3/9/2022 12:58:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI saw that, I actually have both the 10.3 and 14.5 in my cart for a few days. But I was looking around at alternatives, before dropping that much money. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2022 2:14:15 PM EDT
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What's the going rate for a Block II FSP upper with 4 prong?
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Posted: 3/9/2022 7:42:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BOONEA: What's the going rate for a Block II FSP upper with 4 prong? dirt cheap, just keep |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2022 4:26:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: I've got a couple QRP2 mounts that I'm running now. I removed the spacer plate and added a ring spacer for the QRP. Not clone correct, but looks better IMO. Still....that honking knob. Like so.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200412-221201_Gallery_jpg-1364960.JPG Is this the correct spacer? Do you still like this setup? I was thinking about getting a pro with the old caps and using a Wilcox or Larue Mount. These would be cheaper and looks similar to the old QRP. https://www.eurooptic.com/aimpoint-qrp-spacer.aspx |
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Posted: 3/11/2022 5:14:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By P51D_katydid: Is this the correct spacer? Do you still like this setup? I was thinking about getting a pro with the old caps and using a Wilcox or Larue Mount. These would be cheaper and looks similar to the old QRP. https://www.eurooptic.com/aimpoint-qrp-spacer.aspx Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By P51D_katydid: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: I've got a couple QRP2 mounts that I'm running now. I removed the spacer plate and added a ring spacer for the QRP. Not clone correct, but looks better IMO. Still....that honking knob. Like so.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200412-221201_Gallery_jpg-1364960.JPG Is this the correct spacer? Do you still like this setup? I was thinking about getting a pro with the old caps and using a Wilcox or Larue Mount. These would be cheaper and looks similar to the old QRP. https://www.eurooptic.com/aimpoint-qrp-spacer.aspx That's it man. It works fine and looks better than the QRP 2 spacer, IMO. I've since changed mine over to the original QRP or Wilcox mounts. In stock HERE |
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Posted: 3/11/2022 5:14:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tyrant556: https://i.imgur.com/AwxLwj7.jpg Awesome. Can you help me understand the different UID stickers? Are the part numbers different or same? |
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Posted: 3/11/2022 6:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alpha0815: Awesome. Can you help me understand the different UID stickers? Are the part numbers different or same? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alpha0815: Originally Posted By Tyrant556: https://i.imgur.com/AwxLwj7.jpg Awesome. Can you help me understand the different UID stickers? Are the part numbers different or same? Here is a thread that really explains a lot along with an increasing list of cage codes for most of the firearms and accessories manufacturers we tend to use or buy from. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/UID-stickers/118-713653/ |
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Posted: 3/13/2022 10:18:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Flevvy]
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https://imgur.com/a/feL1Kat
My humble honka-chonka contribution to the thread. ETA: Sorry for the fumbled imgur attachment. I think I have to be a site member to make the picture show properly. |
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Posted: 3/13/2022 10:32:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flevvy: https://imgur.com/a/feL1Kat My humble honka-chonka contribution to the thread.  Attached FilePIG! |
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Posted: 3/13/2022 11:30:19 PM EDT
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Sold my 6921 upper and KAC RAS a couple weeks ago...major regerts :(
Was so into a new build, that I thought I wouldn’t need/want it, so I let it go for cheap. Going to end up buying another for more than what I sold for most likely.... |
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Posted: 3/14/2022 7:01:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20220313-213120_Samsung_Inter-2312698.JPG PIG! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By Flevvy: https://imgur.com/a/feL1Kat My humble honka-chonka contribution to the thread. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20220313-213120_Samsung_Inter-2312698.JPG PIG! What the shit! 
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Posted: 3/15/2022 12:24:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20220313-213120_Samsung_Inter-2312698.JPG PIG! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By Flevvy: https://imgur.com/a/feL1Kat My humble honka-chonka contribution to the thread. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20220313-213120_Samsung_Inter-2312698.JPG PIG!  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/15/2022 12:42:16 PM EDT
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For those curious, I recently acquired a PAS-13C MWTS and decided to throw it on my FN M4 clone for giggles.
Gonna go zero it later, but man is it a beast! |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2022 11:36:09 PM EDT
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Lot of information in this thread, so if I missed it, I apologize.
But for block 1.5 rifles that were using a YHM tri rail, what would be the correct front sling mount? I’m guessing either the cqd or the kac rail sling mount(non qd), but I can’t find any solid pics. Anyone have pics of, or know the actual sling mount used? Thanks! |
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Posted: 3/26/2022 2:40:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Yumago]
[#41]
Almost done with my block 1 clone, just need to get an acog and a sling.
Is there a clone correct mount for the ST07 switch? Also what acog should I go with the TA01NSN or TA31,I thought I read something about the TA31 being used but could be misremembering |
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Posted: 3/27/2022 8:51:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Almost done with my block 1 clone, just need to get an acog and a sling. Is there a clone correct mount for the ST07 switch? Also what acog should I go with the TA01NSN or TA31,I thought I read something about the TA31 being used but could be misremembering TA01NSN was what I used from 95-08' on my gun. CD |
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Posted: 3/27/2022 6:51:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Almost done with my block 1 clone, just need to get an acog and a sling. Is there a clone correct mount for the ST07 switch? Also what acog should I go with the TA01NSN or TA31,I thought I read something about the TA31 being used but could be misremembering We used the standard usgi black sling or even a padded m249 sling for the most part from 96 to the mid 2ks. |
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Posted: 4/19/2022 12:43:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2022 1:23:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BOONEA: https://i.imgur.com/UwhwjvV.jpg That is sweet! LSO grip, those old school manufactured VFG, the PEQ and the buttpad. |
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Posted: 4/19/2022 1:41:25 PM EDT
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Awsome build !
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Posted: 4/20/2022 6:04:28 PM EDT
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Always appreciate old Colts.
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Posted: 4/20/2022 10:56:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2022 6:08:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:40:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: compuvette]
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Don’t throw too many rocks at me….. It’s not completely clone correct, but I did do some load development and was very happy with the performance.
14.5” Colt RO921 barrel (M4 profile) Surefire 3 prong perm attached by ADCO DD SOPMOD Block 2 rail Colt upper PRI Gas Buster Geissele SSA trigger Leupold Mk4 1.5-5 in Larue mount B5 SOPMOD stock Surefire SOCOM 556 Mini (I’ve got a lot of Surefire cans and I like the Mini’s on the longer barrels)  I’m very happy with how it did. Really seems to like the Hornady 62gr Soft Points over BLC-2.  Group size was about twice the size with my 77gr SMK load. |
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