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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:04:18 PM EDT
Ok so I'm getting sorta close to where I want this to end up so I figured I'd see what you guys think.
Specs: bushmaster dissipator upper that I took the front sight off to save wieght. Troy alpha 7 inch rail (again wieght and before they hired that scumbag p.o.s.) Rock River lower. Magpul furniture and BUIS. Aimpoint T1 on Fortis. Olight M22 
Things to come. Magpul sling, suppressor, pissibly switch out rail for a 12 inch MLOK. Oh, and yeah, I know the light is on the "wrong" side but there I can activate it with my thumb. In the other side I needed a switch and I had it fail on me so never again. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:14:20 PM EDT
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What makes you think the light is in the wrong side? If it's where it works best for you, then it's in the correct spot.
Regardless of their politics, Troy makes good products, but I'd agree on getting a longer rail/FF system. Everything else looks good. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:23:38 PM EDT
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What makes you think the light is in the wrong side? If it's where it works best for you, then it's in the correct spot. Regardless of their politics, Troy makes good products, but I'd agree on getting a longer rail/FF system. Everything else looks good. I'm not sure. Ignorance I guess. The guys on the lights and lasers section go ape if the see a rig with the light on the wrong side lol. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:28:05 PM EDT
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I would agree on a longer rail, especially considering where you like your VFG.
The light is fine on either side. Whatever works for you. I would rather have a shadow than not be able to activate my light at all because it was awkwardly positioned. OP, are you a lefty? |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:30:32 PM EDT
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Ok so I'm getting sorta close to where I want this to end up so I figured I'd see what you guys think. . I think the barrel should be shorter. 
Solves that light shadow issue, too |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:42:20 PM EDT
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I'm not sure. Ignorance I guess. The guys on the lights and lasers section go ape if the see a rig with the light on the wrong side lol. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What makes you think the light is in the wrong side? If it's where it works best for you, then it's in the correct spot. Regardless of their politics, Troy makes good products, but I'd agree on getting a longer rail/FF system. Everything else looks good. I'm not sure. Ignorance I guess. The guys on the lights and lasers section go ape if the see a rig with the light on the wrong side lol. Some members have no reason to be giving advice, so the ignorance isn't from you. If it's stupid and it works, it ain't stupid. 
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:43:43 PM EDT
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longer handguard, mlok or keymod to save weight.
Mft or BCM gunfighter stock will save weight |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:58:22 PM EDT
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I would agree on a longer rail, especially considering where you like your VFG. The light is fine on either side. Whatever works for you. I would rather have a shadow than not be able to activate my light at all because it was awkwardly positioned. OP, are you a lefty? No but I'm 6'9" so I like the vfg out far. Plus I thinks the platform is more stable the farther out I can get it. At least it feels like tgat to me. Also I've been doing a hybrid C clamp style grip where my thumb goes over the top of the rail but my fingers are still in the vfg. I think I like it. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:58:54 PM EDT
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I think the barrel should be shorter.
Solves that light shadow issue, too Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ok so I'm getting sorta close to where I want this to end up so I figured I'd see what you guys think. . I think the barrel should be shorter.
Solves that light shadow issue, too That thought, along with the supressor has crossed my mind ;) |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:59:41 PM EDT
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Yep, like the others said, you want a longer rail. That VFG says it all.
Also, the optic mount makes me wince. Doesn't look like it would stand up to much. Otherwise looks great. Congrats! |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:04:45 PM EDT
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Yep, like the others said, you want a longer rail. That VFG says it all. Also, the optic mount makes me wince. Doesn't look like it would stand up to much. Otherwise looks great. Congrats! The fortis? You know I was, and still am concerned. I'm trying to balance wieght and sturdiness and reliability with this set up and I couldn't find a single review on the Fortis as far as drop testing and bend testing. But it's weight is next to nothing. I hate the fact that in the back of my mind I don't totally trust it. I mean, it could be just as strong as the LaRue. I just don't know. I might sell it and get the LaRue. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:25:45 PM EDT
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Not very familiar with dissipators but with the removal of the pinned A2 sight block didn't you also remove the gas block and gas tube? If that's the case I would fix the gas system first. Not a fan of single shot ARs. If this is not the case please ignore.
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:26:15 PM EDT
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Thats a pretty heavy stock for weight concerns IMO, I would run a BCM if you want a ninja one or just a basic 6POS and run a longer lighter handguard such as a ALG or the like. As others have said rock what works for you!
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:31:27 PM EDT
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Just did a bit more research and I realize it is a secondary gas block for improved sight radius.
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:35:25 PM EDT
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No but I'm 6'9" so I like the vfg out far. Plus I thinks the platform is more stable the farther out I can get it. At least it feels like tgat to me. Also I've been doing a hybrid C clamp style grip where my thumb goes over the top of the rail but my fingers are still in the vfg. I think I like it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would agree on a longer rail, especially considering where you like your VFG. The light is fine on either side. Whatever works for you. I would rather have a shadow than not be able to activate my light at all because it was awkwardly positioned. OP, are you a lefty? No but I'm 6'9" so I like the vfg out far. Plus I thinks the platform is more stable the farther out I can get it. At least it feels like tgat to me. Also I've been doing a hybrid C clamp style grip where my thumb goes over the top of the rail but my fingers are still in the vfg. I think I like it. Gotcha. I was trying to picture how you were activating the light with your thumb. Keep on doing what works for you man. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:45:24 PM EDT
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Thats a pretty heavy stock for weight concerns IMO, I would run a BCM if you want a ninja one or just a basic 6POS and run a longer lighter handguard such as a ALG or the like. As others have said rock what works for you! Yeah I bought this when I didn't think battery concerns through. I was all worried about having back up batteries until someone was like, why the fuck would you carry them in your gun anyway when u could just add them to your load out? So I got thinking about it and I guess if for some reason I end up with just my gun it would be nice to have the battery storage but I'd probably run out if ammo before the batteries died lol. I actually have a regular battery less Magpul stock on my Saiga 12 that I could switch out. All if have to do is repaint it. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:48:04 PM EDT
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Gotcha. I was trying to picture how you were activating the light with your thumb. Keep on doing what works for you man. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would agree on a longer rail, especially considering where you like your VFG. The light is fine on either side. Whatever works for you. I would rather have a shadow than not be able to activate my light at all because it was awkwardly positioned. OP, are you a lefty? No but I'm 6'9" so I like the vfg out far. Plus I thinks the platform is more stable the farther out I can get it. At least it feels like tgat to me. Also I've been doing a hybrid C clamp style grip where my thumb goes over the top of the rail but my fingers are still in the vfg. I think I like it. Gotcha. I was trying to picture how you were activating the light with your thumb. Keep on doing what works for you man. Yup. It's not ideal if I want to just quickly touch the light end cap to turn it on for an instant so I just use the vfg normally in that case but just about all other times I turn it on and put my thumb back on top or don't turn it on at all. I just can't get over when my switch failed. I can't bring myself to rely on it again. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 1:55:21 PM EDT
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Forrest Gumps mom told him,"Stupid is as stupid does" Look where it got him.
Do what works for you. You paid for it. You shoot it. You clean it. Be Free....do what ever you want as long as you don't hurt anyone. Good hunts. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 3:27:05 PM EDT
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I'm not sure. Ignorance I guess. The guys on the lights and lasers section go ape if the see a rig with the light on the wrong side lol. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What makes you think the light is in the wrong side? If it's where it works best for you, then it's in the correct spot. Regardless of their politics, Troy makes good products, but I'd agree on getting a longer rail/FF system. Everything else looks good. I'm not sure. Ignorance I guess. The guys on the lights and lasers section go ape if the see a rig with the light on the wrong side lol. You put the light wherever you want to. I personally run them on the same side that you do and run a pressure switch. Keeps it away from me when rifle is slung so it doesn't beat me up. Some people run them on the left and activate with their thumb too. I've seen them mounted on top and underneath. Completely your preference. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 3:35:19 PM EDT
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Longer FF rail for sure. Other than that, looks good. Including the light position. That's where I run mine as well with a carbine length rail.
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Posted: 7/4/2015 4:39:04 PM EDT
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I have that same Fortis F1 mount. The shorter absolute co-witness version. I stupidly left it leaning, barrel up, in the bed of the pickup by the open tailgate when i moved the truck into position to load my bike. It was obvious that it hit the driveway optic down because the elevation cap was cracked and fallen off and there was a nice ding in the aluminum ring around the front glass. It still held zero at the range later that day, but i replaced the optic for peice of mind. I also finally got a proper case for further peice of mind.
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