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Posted: 1/9/2019 11:18:18 AM EDT

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The Mk18 Mod 0 is the quintessential model of the AR/M16 platform in my opinion.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:19:23 AM EDT

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Post a picture of what you think is the best looking AR-15.

It changes with me from time to time, and I can't quite pick a favorite, but this picture of a MK18 always puts me in a good mood.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/414212/mk18_mod_1_jpg-801410.JPG

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The cool thing is I know exactly where that picture was taken.

MK18s are definitely the best right now, but I’m pretty partial to my Block II clone as well.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:29:29 AM EDT

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I do love my GAU-5A/A.

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Posted: 1/9/2019 11:33:18 AM EDT

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@JamiesGotAGun

They are anti-rotation pins.

The idea is they prevent the pins from spinning around and wearing out the pin holes while firing. In theory after enough rounds through any AR you would enlarge the holes to the point where the spec pins would no longer fit and you'd then have to use larger (thicker) pins. They are for show on that AR if I'm honest, but a lot of guys with registered M16 machine gun lowers use them because they don't want to wear a transferable receiver out.

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Makes sense! Thanks for taking the time to explain it.
Learn something new every day.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:40:47 AM EDT

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This is the correct answer.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:41:25 AM EDT

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MK18mod0 all day long.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:43:26 AM EDT

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I see you love the KAC

But do tell, what is this Aimpoint Riser / Magnifier all in one super mount? I have never seen that in my life, and it looks insane

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Knight's Armament Skyscraper Mount KAC-32422. 2.33" Height

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:45:43 AM EDT

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This one started my BRD

...and RC is correct, the MK18/CQBR is the bee's knees.

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:54:56 AM EDT

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Easy:

Posted: 1/9/2019 11:56:49 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:02:36 PM EDT

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner....

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:06:51 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:07:33 PM EDT

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Lots of light-duty range toys being posted. Do people not use A2 front sight's any longer?

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:09:16 PM EDT

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I've always liked something like this.

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:09:27 PM EDT

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Get with the times, Methuselah.

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:10:24 PM EDT

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Lots of light-duty range toys being posted. Do people not use A2 front sight's any longer?

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ETA (since we're in GD):

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:12:09 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:15:05 PM EDT

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The future is now, old man.

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:18:08 PM EDT

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I personally love PDW style AR's, but I also found I have a soft spot for SBR carry handles...and one of those will probably be my next build.

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:18:33 PM EDT

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Lots of light-duty range toys being posted. Do people not use A2 front sight's any longer?

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:19:43 PM EDT

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YES!

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:20:27 PM EDT

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I've really come to appreciate the simple A1 rifle style. Very nice.

I have to put together one with polymer furniture at some point; mine has wood.

https://i.imgur.com/JsYi6k6.jpg

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WOW-that is simply gorgeous.

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:23:11 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:24:16 PM EDT

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That is the perfect collection

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:26:37 PM EDT

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I do love my GAU-5A/A.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/180161/IMG_4481_zps104c3a43_JPG-801507.JPG

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I want it!I want it!

I hate living in CT...

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:42:05 PM EDT

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That is the perfect collection

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Thanks, but it's still missing an A1. That's this years project.

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I want it!I want it!

I hate living in CT...

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It's so stupid fun to shoot, being so light and handy. But boy, she's loud!

Posted: 1/9/2019 12:46:27 PM EDT

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Mk18 is a close second, with the XM177 taking top for retro, but I'm pretty sure that I'd have to go with the Mk 12 Mod H as the all time best looking AR15 ever made.

Not mine, belongs to Ben Chau Photography, but it's the best pic I've ever seen.

https://external-preview.redd.it/qbiI6AY15Vqht9oeols-qnJBxwRrxwpG4JVWzbMFb04.jpg?auto=webp&s=ba403d9d28c0f1ac078be6eb50fe3265dace2b07

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This is my favorite as well.

My favorite that I own is my MK12 inspired build.

Posted: 1/9/2019 1:27:29 PM EDT

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I likem all.

Posted: 1/9/2019 1:32:48 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 1:41:41 PM EDT

[#30]

Simple

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Posted: 1/9/2019 1:46:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 1:59:48 PM EDT

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My favorite gun right now is my 45 AR pistol and I think it looks pretty nifty too.

Can't have a thread about AR "looks" without adding the 1942-edition AR I did a while back. (sold it)

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:05:39 PM EDT

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The @SLRrifleworks rifles/pistols are at the top of my list.

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:06:10 PM EDT

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Yeah MK 18's are pretty sexy

Chris Costa 11.5" Knights Armament style upper is sexy too

Also KISS carbines are nice

But my personal favorite is my Block II

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:17:57 PM EDT

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My old school XM177 clone.

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Based on this:

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Or its modernized version:

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Posted: 1/9/2019 2:19:08 PM EDT

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someone already posted the Honey Badger, my vote is for that as well

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:24:29 PM EDT

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This one started my BRD

https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/300BLK-LO-PRO-NSR.jpg

...and RC is correct, the MK18/CQBR is the bee's knees.

https://goo.gl/oDWTkR

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A Noveske will do that to a guy. One of the best shooting ARs on the market.

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:26:51 PM EDT

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Big fan of Knights URX 3.1 rifles

KIMG0073 by , on Flickr

That said, I absolutely love the aesthetics on my little mpw:

KIMG0270 by , on Flickr

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:29:49 PM EDT

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Big fan of Knights URX 3.1 rifles
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1762/42892153512_d1b31a54dd_k.jpg KIMG0073 by , on Flickr

That said, I absolutely love the aesthetics on my little mpw:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4304/35805483061_5c0d586f88_k.jpg KIMG0270 by , on Flickr

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Good looking guns.
I like those 300blk mag bands, I have some of the same ones. I put one around the magwell too.

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:33:48 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 2:34:37 PM EDT

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Nice!

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:38:22 PM EDT

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My favorite gun right now is my 45 AR pistol and I think it looks pretty nifty too.

https://i.ibb.co/nj1RTpt/IMG-1747.jpg

Can't have a thread about AR "looks" without adding the 1942-edition AR I did a while back. (sold it)

https://image.ibb.co/c6LTRc/919-CC2-A5-E42-B-45-E9-9-DE4-3-A139-EFEA29-C.jpg

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Posted: 1/9/2019 2:41:42 PM EDT

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Another old school vote...

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:47:02 PM EDT

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Someone here once posted a picture of a very small 9mm AR, with a triangular handguard and iron sights, that looked awesome.

I just don't remeber what the model was called.

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:56:51 PM EDT

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If it’s draped in Magpul and/or rails it’s disqualified from being sexiest.

Most anything from the various KISS, Retro, or IDF pic threads qualifies.

Posted: 1/9/2019 2:58:33 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/9/2019 3:02:18 PM EDT

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Someone here once posted a picture of a very small 9mm AR, with a triangular handguard and iron sights, that looked awesome.

I just don't remeber what the model was called.

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Mine is close to that. UXB has a 5.56 one that comes close too.