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Posted: 3/24/2018 9:28:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dyzastr]
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Movin into the block ii club. Finally got everything needed to instal my DD ris ii fsb cutdown from an m4a1. Snapped a few shots before I paint it. Still waitin on the m3x. I'm honestly more of an m6x fan since it has the visible laser combo. I'm also findin I really like the grip pod vfg. Got one for an eod clone last year and fell in love with em. So I took off the fsb, took off the delta ring, put the barrel in the fn upper, tightened the DD barrel nut over the rail connector, then put the fsb back on. Immediately tried to put the rail on and....., oh ya, it goes on before the fsb! Had to remove the fsb again, then success. First time removin a fsb and standard barrel nut and it went pretty smooth. I now know I need better punches. Removing a fsb is a sure way to tell how good your roll pin punches are.
Specs: FN upper Black DD ris ii m4a1 cutdown eotech exps3-0 Fde RR 10.5 heavy barrel surefire m952v fde gas buster ch gps vfg colt bcg be Meyers m249f Cqd front sling mount Lmt sopmod gen 1 kac micro rear buis bottom upper specs: colt 10.3" adco cutdown kac ras surefire m951 kac vfg lmt rear buis aimpoint comp m2 Wilcox mount kac nt4 fh 
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Posted: 3/24/2018 9:29:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kombatrok:
OCONUS https://i.imgur.com/WUl46JI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WkQCruj.jpg |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 12:26:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By revottuneda4: This is how I want my mod0 set up when my stamp comes back. Love the T1 look. No other pics besides that USCG gun that I can find though. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 2:11:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kombatrok:
OCONUS https://i.imgur.com/WUl46JI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WkQCruj.jpg How are you diggin the 31s, say over the 15s? I'm a poor dual 14 guy. 
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Posted: 3/25/2018 2:20:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IronBalaclava: Nice. How are you diggin the 31s, say over the 15s? I'm a poor dual 14 guy. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 8:19:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JSchell1309:
Wasn't there just a huge pic dump of CQBRs with Aimpoint micros just a few pages back? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JSchell1309:
Originally Posted By revottuneda4: This is how I want my mod0 set up when my stamp comes back. Love the T1 look. No other pics besides that USCG gun that I can find though. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 10:05:29 AM EDT
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So my new colt side sling swivel came in from brownell's a few weeks back. The swivel itself needs to be installed too. What's the best way to get the rivet that holds the swivel on to mushroom out? Is there a specific tool for that?
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Posted: 3/25/2018 10:33:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
So my new colt side sling swivel came in from brownell's a few weeks back. The swivel itself needs to be installed too. What's the best way to get the rivet that holds the swivel on to mushroom out? Is there a specific tool for that?  the rivet before bottoming out, but they're pretty cheap if you don't have any lying around in various tool kits.
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Posted: 3/25/2018 10:58:45 AM EDT
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CT, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 1:14:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/25/2018 2:30:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnySasaki20]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pbjunkiee:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348028/20180324_191727-1852x993-493629.JPG 
Question: Are you a lefty? I'm just wondering because it looks like you have the peq15 and pressure switch setup for a lefty, but then the CQD mount is on the left side. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 3:31:49 PM EDT
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Anyone have any experience with the NT4 MAMS? With an NT4, it's the outside that counts, right?
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Posted: 3/25/2018 4:17:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daojag:
Anyone have any experience with the NT4 MAMS? With an NT4, it's the outside that counts, right? 
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Posted: 3/25/2018 4:24:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: It's an excellent muzzle device and makes for a very flat shooting experience. Expensive but worth it IMO for use with a NT4. https://i.imgur.com/KHMEY0p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KDhFpW2.jpg |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 4:52:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daojag: I've used a pin punch for it in the past. As in the rounded type, not the flat type. I just had to find one that was narrow enough to fit inside, but thick enough to split the rivet before bottoming out, but they're pretty cheap if you don't have any lying around in various tool kits. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 5:01:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
Thank you. I was considering a small ball bearing and plyers. It'll prob work out the same I think. If I place the bearing sort of in the hole so it splits and mushrooms as I apply pressure. I'll look around for somethin that may work better than a bearing. Sounds like something rounded is key. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
Originally Posted By daojag: I've used a pin punch for it in the past. As in the rounded type, not the flat type. I just had to find one that was narrow enough to fit inside, but thick enough to split the rivet before bottoming out, but they're pretty cheap if you don't have any lying around in various tool kits. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 5:06:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I used a thick center punch then once it opened up enough, I hammered it the rest of the way with a flat faced punch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Originally Posted By daojag: I've used a pin punch for it in the past. As in the rounded type, not the flat type. I just had to find one that was narrow enough to fit inside, but thick enough to split the rivet before bottoming out, but they're pretty cheap if you don't have any lying around in various tool kits. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 5:36:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I used a thick center punch then once it opened up enough, I hammered it the rest of the way with a flat faced punch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Originally Posted By daojag: I've used a pin punch for it in the past. As in the rounded type, not the flat type. I just had to find one that was narrow enough to fit inside, but thick enough to split the rivet before bottoming out, but they're pretty cheap if you don't have any lying around in various tool kits. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 5:38:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: krdt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
So my new colt side sling swivel came in from brownell's a few weeks back. The swivel itself needs to be installed too. What's the best way to get the rivet that holds the swivel on to mushroom out? Is there a specific tool for that? ETA: Tap from the flared side; it will force the flared part around the punch and slide right out. I could almost reuse the rivet from the Mod 0s FSB sling swivel it came out so cleanly. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 6:03:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dyzastr]
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Thanks for the tips. I'll put it together this eve and mount it on my snow camo upper. I done went and rattle canned my block ii. I'm happy with the turnout. I couldn't bring myself to rattle can the b.e. Meyers though. I probably should have waited till the m3x came in to paint, but it's so small I'll just do it separately. Also added some more low lights to the snow camo. It was too white to start with and it won't get much use till next winter. I plan to spen a lot of time at the range here in the near future. My membership lapsed and they only meet once a month for membership renewel. Anyway, here it is. Would this be considered a mod0 or mod 1? It has the DD risi which makes it mod 1, yet it still has a fsb which is characteristic of mod0. Confused.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 6:08:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dyzastr]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
I just used a standard flat faced pin punch and it came out in a few taps. I don't recall the size punch I used - either 1/8" or 3/32". Whatever will fit snugly inside. ETA: Tap from the flared side; it will force the flared part around the punch and slide right out. I could almost reuse the rivet from the Mod 0s FSB sling swivel it came out so cleanly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
So my new colt side sling swivel came in from brownell's a few weeks back. The swivel itself needs to be installed too. What's the best way to get the rivet that holds the swivel on to mushroom out? Is there a specific tool for that? ETA: Tap from the flared side; it will force the flared part around the punch and slide right out. I could almost reuse the rivet from the Mod 0s FSB sling swivel it came out so cleanly. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 6:36:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
Clarification: I'm installing the swivel itself onto the side sling mount. I've already removed the normal bottom swivel. The colt kit comes with everything disassembled, including the sling Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
Originally Posted By krdt:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
So my new colt side sling swivel came in from brownell's a few weeks back. The swivel itself needs to be installed too. What's the best way to get the rivet that holds the swivel on to mushroom out? Is there a specific tool for that? ETA: Tap from the flared side; it will force the flared part around the punch and slide right out. I could almost reuse the rivet from the Mod 0s FSB sling swivel it came out so cleanly. Yeah, two sizes of ball bearings or a rounded end punch can do the job, or you can get fancy and get a rivet squeezer: https://www.rivetsonline.com/3-inch-reach-rivet-squeezer/to-tp-888-3 |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 7:07:26 PM EDT
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^^ that's cool. Though one rivet doesn't quite justify getting the tool. Maybe if I had ten or more rivets to do. As long as I can get it to flare out decent enough I'll be happy.
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Posted: 3/25/2018 7:29:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dyzastr:
Thanks for the tips. I'll put it together this eve and mount it on my snow camo upper. I done went and rattle canned my block ii. I'm happy with the turnout. I couldn't bring myself to rattle can the b.e. Meyers though. I probably should have waited till the m3x came in to paint, but it's so small I'll just do it separately. Also added some more low lights to the snow camo. It was too white to start with and it won't get much use till next winter. I plan to spen a lot of time at the range here in the near future. My membership lapsed and they only meet once a month for membership renewel. Anyway, here it is. Would this be considered a mod0 or mod 1? It has the DD risi which makes it mod 1, yet it still has a fsb which is characteristic of mod0. Confused. http://i.imgur.com/bS1SHcK.jpg Edit to add- specs on top of page |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2018 8:27:44 PM EDT
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^glad to know. I told myself I'd chill out on spending once I completed a mod 0 block 1 and mod1 block2. Well that's easier said than done. I somehow ended up with 2 mod0's, a mod 1, a navy eod clone, and an m4 block1. Not to mention all the accessories. I need to finish sellin off some of unused non-clone items to recoup some cash now.
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Posted: 3/26/2018 12:42:28 AM EDT
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If I may, I've been using a rivet setter for M1 Helmet Liner Rivets to mushroom out the swivel hollow rivet.
https://jmurrayinc1944.com/collections/restoration-supplies/products/setting-tool-semi-tubular-rivets-1 |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 12:48:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner63a:
If I may, I've been using a rivet setter for M1 Helmet Liner Rivets to mushroom out the swivel hollow rivet. https://jmurrayinc1944.com/collections/restoration-supplies/products/setting-tool-semi-tubular-rivets-1 |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 1:35:07 AM EDT
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Here is how it came straight from brownell's. Colt ambi safety on right side.
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Posted: 3/26/2018 4:46:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
I've never used 31's, but they should be a decent amount lighter (under a pound), have slightly better lenses, and definitely have WP tubes vs probably green tubes in the 15's. Also, the 31's spread apart more and end up being flatter against the helmet vs the 15's when they're in the up position. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By IronBalaclava: Nice. How are you diggin the 31s, say over the 15s? I'm a poor dual 14 guy. On topic. CQBRs: 
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Posted: 3/26/2018 5:49:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: brodband8]
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:33:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
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Posted: 3/26/2018 11:29:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: smitters]
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Edit since it’s not an exact clone
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Posted: 3/26/2018 12:43:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smitters:
Don’t shoot me for the imperfection in my MK 18. This thread was my motivation for this upper combo. The lower is a registerd SBR spikes with factory internals, the upper is an Andro Corp 10.3 inch. It’s all Andro Corp products and while I’m not sure if it’s a mod whichever it’s a real blast to shoot and clears the house extremely well hahaha!!! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/289178/28C98A27-AA2C-420E-B7D2-930B764FA667-494773.JPG |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 2:40:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/283538/29746796_1636369273077594_1288319455_o-494582.JPG  
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Posted: 3/26/2018 2:47:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2018 3:08:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooled:
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Posted: 3/26/2018 3:14:54 PM EDT
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Nice spooled. How do you like using the BUIS through that mount on the left? First time I saw one of those I was kind of
Also, I would give all of your guys' left nuts for a SCAR 17. One day. (And yes I know that's a 16 but every time I see a SCAR my heart develops the BEETUS)
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Posted: 3/26/2018 4:59:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Nice spooled. How do you like using the BUIS through that mount on the left? First time I saw one of those I was kind of
Also, I would give all of your guys' left nuts for a SCAR 17. One day. (And yes I know that's a 16 but every time I see a SCAR my heart develops the BEETUS) |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 5:32:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BBQnBlackRifles]
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 Attached File Attached FileGot it all zip tied and set up. Really like the surefire pressure pad switch. |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 6:19:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider:
It's an excellent muzzle device and makes for a very flat shooting experience. Expensive but worth it IMO for use with a NT4. https://i.imgur.com/KHMEY0p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KDhFpW2.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider:
Originally Posted By daojag:
Anyone have any experience with the NT4 MAMS? With an NT4, it's the outside that counts, right? https://i.imgur.com/KHMEY0p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KDhFpW2.jpg |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 6:57:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz: Why do I feel like I've handled that DD LITE rail at some point? :) Probably heresy to say here but I find the Lite III rail to be better than the RIS II with built in QD sockets, lighter weight, and smaller profile.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 7:23:26 PM EDT
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Postin one more pic now that it's assembled. The Fde anodized Acog blends right in. Prob gonna swith the 952v out with an m3x when it gets here.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 7:29:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
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Posted: 3/26/2018 7:46:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Spooled]
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Threw my old waffle on, was all fun and games until I shouldered it, the beard reminded me why it sits in a parts box.
i am diggin it though so I guess I'll shave
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:10:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooled:
Threw my old waffle on, was all fun and games until I shouldered it, the beard reminded me why it sits in a parts box. i am diggin it though so I guess I'll shave
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:11:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spooled:
Threw my old waffle on, was all fun and games until I shouldered it, the beard reminded me why it sits in a parts box. i am diggin it though so I guess I'll shave
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/297824/0EB7ACA4-585E-4A5A-BA4D-0B758D54D59D-495182.JPG 
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:12:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Yeah, idk about the waffles, but the CAR/N1's are definitely beard hair grabbers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By Spooled:
Threw my old waffle on, was all fun and games until I shouldered it, the beard reminded me why it sits in a parts box. i am diggin it though so I guess I'll shave
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/297824/0EB7ACA4-585E-4A5A-BA4D-0B758D54D59D-495182.JPG
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:20:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AZ_SBR]
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Added a Magpul XTM hand stop kit today.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:26:46 PM EDT
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I too like the DD lite rail (second one down). This must be the first release since it doesn't have the qd points and it has a different look. Had that rail since '09 or '10. I do however like how tucked in the bottom rail is on the ris ii. Feels more comfortable in the hand. I really wish my vltor casv had the fsb cutout. Anyone wanna trade their extended length (carbine) for my midlength? Not to mention the optic and mount are way off. Anyhow, there are on topic uppers in the mix.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 8:51:37 PM EDT
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