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Originally Posted By tranzformer:
I'm jumping in feet first. Won't be a 100% clone build, but more of a clone inspired build. Also have a ODG Mk4 rail that I will be getting soon for it. https://i.imgur.com/abX2dk0.jpg Anyone else doing the Marvin Pitts dimple job on their build? Not sure if I am crazy or not, but the Colt HRT barrel seems like the perfect barrel to do this on. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
I wanted to, but I don't really want to wait 12 weeks for it. I agree they are the perfect barrel to dimple. Can't wait to see yours! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By tranzformer:
I'm jumping in feet first. Won't be a 100% clone build, but more of a clone inspired build. Also have a ODG Mk4 rail that I will be getting soon for it. https://i.imgur.com/abX2dk0.jpg Anyone else doing the Marvin Pitts dimple job on their build? Not sure if I am crazy or not, but the Colt HRT barrel seems like the perfect barrel to do this on. Cold here in mine I'm not in a rush to finish the build. I'll definitely post pictures when it is done. Probably have the barrel cerakoted in a graphite grey or a graphite black type color. ODG would be too far over the top for me. I think a lighter black or dark grey would look good with the dimples against the ODG Mk4 rail. |
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Originally Posted By tranzformer:
Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
Originally Posted By tranzformer:
I'm jumping in feet first. Won't be a 100% clone build, but more of a clone inspired build. Also have a ODG Mk4 rail that I will be getting soon for it. https://i.imgur.com/abX2dk0.jpg Anyone else doing the Marvin Pitts dimple job on their build? Not sure if I am crazy or not, but the Colt HRT barrel seems like the perfect barrel to do this on. View Quote View Quote Cold here in mine I'm not in a rush to finish the build. I'll definitely post pictures when it is done. Probably have the barrel cerakoted in a graphite grey or a graphite black type color. ODG would be too far over the top for me. I think a lighter black or dark grey would look good with the dimples against the ODG Mk4 rail. View Quote Not my barrel (pic is from @carterbrunelle) - just showing how HRT Barrel comes out after dimpling Attached File Originally Posted By Shootindave:
Excuse the crappy photos. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0192_JPG-804735.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0193_JPG-804736.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By michaelwesten: I agree the FBI HRT Barrel is a perfect candidate for dimpling. This first HRT Clone I Build will be trying to get as close as possible. The second build I do will most likely get the Dimple Job by Marvin... Not my barrel - just showing how HRT Barrel comes out after dimpling https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/453805/EC23CE8D-6C0B-4FF6-B97B-8364C8371264_jpeg-804819.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By tranzformer: That barrel looks great after Marvin did his thing. Thanks for posting that picture. I am only going to do one HRT alone build. More of an inspired build I guess with the ODG Mk4 rail + Colt FBI HRT barrel and maybe another part or two. But otherwise I am just going to build it with parts that I like I think. Always wanted a dimpled barrel and this seems like the best time to do it. View Quote My FBI HRT Parts List Upper -Colt C Marked Cerro Upper -KAC Phosphate Carrier -LMT Enhanced Bolt -VIRGIN Colt FBI HRT Barrel -Geissele Super Gas Block -OD Green Geissele FBI MK4 -KAC URX 3.1 Panels & Handstop -KAC QDC Flash Eliminator OR GEN 1 MAMS (haven’t decided yet) -Geissele 1.93” T-1/2 Mount -Aimpoint T-1 w/ KAC Battery Cap -KAC 2-600 Micro Rear -KAC 99051 MK12/18 Front Sight -Geissele Black Super Charging Handle Lower -Spike’s Tactical FLHTF Lower -Colt OD Green Buffer Tube -Geissele SD-E -Battlearms Development OD Green Enhanced Mag Release -Battlearms Development Enhanced Takedown Pin Set -Battlearms Development Ambi Saftey -LaRue OD Green A-PEG -Spike’s Tactical Billet Trigger Guard -Black SBA3 until I get the FORM 1 out then Black B5 SOPMOD Stock The upper will be pretty close Clone other than Bolt & Muzzle Device but the lower will be parts that I have become accustomed to and personally feel are the best upgrades... |
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Originally Posted By michaelwesten: I’m right in the same boat as you. It won’t be a complete clone but it will be close Parts List as of now -Colt C Marked Cerro Upper -KAC Phosphate Carrier -LMT Enhanced Bolt -VIRGIN Colt FBI HRT Barrel -OD Green Geissele FBI MK4 -KAC QDC Flash Eliminator OR GEN 1 MAMS (haven’t decided yet) -Geissele 1.93” T-1/2 Mount -Aimpoint T-1 w/ KAC Battery Cap -KAC 2-600 Micro Rear -KAC 99051 MK12/18 Front Sight -Geissele Black Super Charging Handle -Spike’s Tactical FLHTF Lower -Geissele SD-E -Battlearms Development OD Green Enhanced Mag Release -Battlearms Development Enhanced Takedown Pin Set -Battlearms Development Ambi Saftey -LaRue OD Green A-PEG -Spike’s Tactical Billet Trigger Guard -Black SBA3 until I get the FORM 1 out then black B5 SOPMOD Stock The upper will be pretty close Clone other than Bolt & Muzzle Device but the lower will be all parts that I have become accustomed to and personally feel are the best upgrades... View Quote |
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Anyone have an idea on weight reduction with the dimples? That was my plan as well, and I wouldn't be mad if it shaved a few ounces....
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Originally Posted By Bangpew:
http://imgur.com/a/IBUEY8P Not a true clone but its close enough for me and im super excited about this build! View Quote Attached File |
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DD barrel, with a proper .069 gas port thanks to Daniel Defense's awesome customer service is on the way to John at Retro Arms Works with the G gas block to get this thing rolling.
Can't wait! |
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Originally Posted By michaelwesten:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/453805/EC23CE8D-6C0B-4FF6-B97B-8364C8371264_jpeg-804819.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Trunkmonkey4: Why'd you have to post that, now I am tempted to pull my HRT and mail it off. View Quote Do it!!! I’m definitely going to Dimple my second HRT Clone. This first one will be my Go-To though I already know it. I’ve thought long and hard on this build.... so excited. Upper should be done by the end of next week.... |
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Originally Posted By wissota4:
Here you go. Looks awesome! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/3WZTcvu_d_jpg-805251.JPG View Quote |
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Anyone know of a dealer with a good price and stock of "C" marked Cerro Forge or Keyhole stripped upper?
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I had to hunt long and hard. I grabbed mine off the EE & it was a Virgin. But I couldn’t find any online dealers that had them in stock
I’m guessing stock has dried up and more of the Cage Codes are being produced now... I would think a Cage Code would be acceptable for Clone Correctness being that if it was a NEW FBI HRT Upper (2017-) being fielded it would PROBABLY come with a Cage Code Upper and G Rail... that’s just my assessment based on whats in the market now... I’m pretty sure the FBI doesn’t go out of their way to ask for C Marked uppers... those are just uppers that have been in their armory over a long time. But most of the FBI Uppers I’ve seen that have been running MK4’s appear to most likely have been upgraded from the Troy rail to the G Rail so they have a C Marked Cerro Upper hence why we want it for Clone... but I wouldn’t knock you for going with a Cage Code |
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Originally Posted By michaelwesten:
I had to hunt long and hard. I grabbed mine off the EE & it was a Virgin. But I couldn’t find any online dealers that had them in stock I’m guessing stock has dried up and more of the Cage Codes are being produced now... I would think a Cage Code would be acceptable for Clone Correctness being that if it was a NEW FBI HRT Upper (2017-) being fielded it would PROBABLY come with a Cage Code Upper and G Rail... that’s just my assessment based on whats in the market now... I’m pretty sure the FBI doesn’t go out of their way to ask for C Marked uppers... those are just uppers that have been in their armory over a long time. But most of the FBI Uppers I’ve seen that have been running MK4’s appear to most likely have been upgraded from the Troy rail to the G Rail so they have a C Marked Cerro Upper hence why we want it for Clone... but I wouldn’t knock you for going with a Cage Code View Quote @Tigwelder1971 has mentioned and linked to a number of articles indicating that colt had problems with anodizing, and is behind on new .mil contracts, so even the cage code marked uppers are in limited supply. I would not be surprised if there is a dry spell for colt uppers outside of take offs since 100% of their production will be going to the mil contracts to get caught up. I think in the near future it will be "build with what you can find" Whatever you do, stay away from the raised C uppers. Read about that Here. |
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Originally Posted By JLAudio: Stamped C uppers stopped being produced in early 2017, so all that is left are virgins that people didn't build out or take offs. Most colt production switched to cage code marked in 2017, as evidenced by the sheer number of threads here and in the Colt industry forum asking about new colt markings on new production rifles. @Tigwelder1971 has mentioned and linked to a number of articles indicating that colt had problems with anodizing, and is behind on new .mil contracts, so even the cage code marked uppers are in limited supply. I would not be surprised if there is a dry spell for colt uppers outside of take offs since 100% of their production will be going to the mil contracts to get caught up. I think in the near future it will be "build with what you can find" Whatever you do, stay away from the raised C uppers. Read about that Here. View Quote As for Colt and upper receivers...the info that I was given is that Colt had 2 main anodizers and lost their majority vendor. Colt is 7+ months behind currently and supposedly no commercial supply until both foreign contracts are fulfilled first. |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE"-Aimless |
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I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.
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Anyone chop their 11.5 to make the flash hider flush with the barrel? I dont like the gap in mine, i want it flush i think.
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Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
A 10.5" barrel may work, depending on your muzzle device. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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DHS* (edited) training ammo for fbi upper??? Just found this box and 2 others stuffed away in the ammo locker, guess it’s worth a shot.t |
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Originally Posted By Proto3:
I THINK someone posted in the geissele forum of a 10.5' barrel with a can that was super tight, but worked. But it does seem that it totally depends on the muzzle device and can used. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By oldbrowndog:
Anyone have an idea on weight reduction with the dimples? That was my plan as well, and I wouldn't be mad if it shaved a few ounces.... View Quote Marvin commented in a thread on the other site some time ago about the weight savings and the claims of increased rigidity. The weight savings and rigidity difference were both negligible. |
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Originally Posted By carterbrunelle: It’s not enough to be significant. If you get dimples done to your barrel, it’s becuase they looks badass, not because it actually does anything of note. That’s my barrel that was posted earlier and have had Marvin do 6 of them for me. Dimples are pretty much for looks and there is little weight savings. Marvin commented in a thread on the other site some time ago about the weight savings and the claims of increased rigidity. The weight savings and rigidity difference were both negligible. View Quote |
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vet14tango10 is the OG Christmas Cheer Santa
Looking for the following: URX II Rifle Length (KAC P/N-20547) URX II Carbine (KAC P/N-25124) A Thick Latina (Colombian or Puerto Rican) |
Sent John at Retro my barrel saturday...he got it today, and I just got shipping notification that its on its way back.
Helps being in the same state, but damn. |
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Code word is Yellow Umbrella.
"All welchers should be removed from the EE"-Aimless |
Originally Posted By Marksman14:
Sent John at Retro my barrel saturday...he got it today, and I just got shipping notification that its on its way back. Helps being in the same state, but damn. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Marksman14:
Sent John at Retro my barrel saturday...he got it today, and I just got shipping notification that its on its way back. Helps being in the same state, but damn. View Quote And I’d sent him 2 barrels & gas blocks to be pinned. Love how quickly & well he does work. |
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Originally Posted By 5L33P3R:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/478727/8D7F3836-8C90-4318-81D4-573692D9373B_jpeg-807172.JPG Fbi training ammo for fbi upper??? Just found this box and 2 others stuffed away in the ammo locker, guess it’s worth a shot. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SEK7562: DHS contract ammo. Not FBI. View Quote I just grabbed 200 rounds a couple months ago specifically for my KAC CQB Block III Clone with the FBI HRT Barrel.. Will now be using it to zero and keep loaded in the HRT Clone as soon as it’s finished. |
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vet14tango10 is the OG Christmas Cheer Santa
Looking for the following: URX II Rifle Length (KAC P/N-20547) URX II Carbine (KAC P/N-25124) A Thick Latina (Colombian or Puerto Rican) |
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Originally Posted By JohnMH92:
https://imgur.com/a/S39c6Zn Not gonna be clone correct per se but clone inspired. Hard to cough up money for a colt upper and lower when aero is so cheap and just as good. Will be getting a DD or BCM 11.5 barrel EDIT why can I never get some of these pics to show View Quote |
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View Quote HAHHAHAHA!!1! Daaaaaamn, son... EVERYBODY DRINK! |
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I have a colt. 2 actually. Between their upper and lowers there’s no reason to get one
Everyone on arf loves colt and for good reason. There’s just no reason to pay that amount of money for one unless to truly clone Let the flaming begin lol |
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Originally Posted By Proto3:
Starting to come together. Waiting on the T2 and geissele mount. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/378839/1EDDCF29-363C-4FC9-B2AA-A9FDD26539C0_jpeg-806917.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/378839/53C8E9BA-C0B5-4B6B-9A4D-D2661C746C4A_jpeg-806918.JPG View Quote |
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Its to late for the boots, save your watch!
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Originally Posted By kells81: I have both... Its possible Aero is actually better in some areas if we are just talking upper/lower View Quote |
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I got my Colt Cerro Forge Upper for $110, they’re out there you just have to be willing to wait and hunt for a bit.... it is cloning after all
Back to the topic at hand URX Mafia FBI MK4 Attached File |
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vet14tango10 is the OG Christmas Cheer Santa
Looking for the following: URX II Rifle Length (KAC P/N-20547) URX II Carbine (KAC P/N-25124) A Thick Latina (Colombian or Puerto Rican) |
That looks really awesome. So clean
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vet14tango10 is the OG Christmas Cheer Santa
Looking for the following: URX II Rifle Length (KAC P/N-20547) URX II Carbine (KAC P/N-25124) A Thick Latina (Colombian or Puerto Rican) |
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