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Link Posted: 9/6/2023 7:43:59 PM EST
[Last Edit: tarheel7734] [#1]
Nevermind..
PWS
Link Posted: 9/7/2023 4:12:39 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Barrel and side sling swivel came in. So have I have a few parts now.

Colt 14.5" socom fsb barrel sealed in bag
Psa stripped lower
A2 pistol grip
Side sling swivel
Kac ras in box with accessory pack
5 gi aluminum mags
Aimpoint qrp mount
Colt carry handle

What I still need is a lot and hope to get over the next several months.

Colt upper
Colt bcg
Delta ring assembly
Carbine gas tube
Surefire sfct
Geissele ssa
Mil spec lower parts kit with ambi selector
Receiver extension
Castle nut and end plate
B5 car stock
Buis
Aimpoint pro with comp m2 battery cover and adjustment covers or a an acog
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i have a colt delta ring assembly took it off my upper for a Block 2 build
Link Posted: 9/7/2023 4:14:27 PM EST
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i have a colt delta ring assembly took it off my upper for a Block 2 build
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What condition is it in?
Link Posted: 9/9/2023 9:33:40 PM EST
[Last Edit: doolz] [#4]
Sadly selling... womp
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 7:39:34 PM EST
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getting rid of my Block 1 M4 setup, (Upper/accessories/stocks)

Sad EE Link

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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 8:19:06 PM EST
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Just ordered a Schmid ambi safety for my block 1 build as the Colts have been out of stock. It shipped today then tonight I got notification that the Colt was in stock. Lmao oh well. The Colt is built by Schmid and it's the same one just no cage code. I'm sure I'll be fine. Who knows. If the Colt is in stock on the first, maybe I'll order one and throw the Schmid on my block 2 as I have 60° throw on there now that looks out of place even though I love the throw.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 8:23:29 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Just ordered a Schmid ambi safety for my block 1 build as the Colts have been out of stock. It shipped today then tonight I got notification that the Colt was in stock. Lmao oh well. The Colt is built by Schmid and it's the same one just no cage code. I'm sure I'll be fine. Who knows. If the Colt is in stock on the first, maybe I'll order one and throw the Schmid on my block 2 as I have 60° throw on there now that looks out of place even though I love the throw.
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FWIW, the Schmid Tool ambi with short/long lever differs from the Colt/Schmid.

Link Posted: 9/13/2023 8:24:22 PM EST
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

FWIW, the Schmid Tool ambi with short/long lever differs from the Colt/Schmid.

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How so?
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 8:28:25 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:

How so?
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

FWIW, the Schmid Tool ambi with short/long lever differs from the Colt/Schmid.


How so?

The Schmid ambi has a hotdog lever and the short side lever is a modded long lever ground down.

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Check out the short lever differences:

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Socket head screws differ as well, short levers are not interchangeable.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 8:52:38 PM EST
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

The Schmid ambi has a hotdog lever and the short side lever is a modded long lever ground down.

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Check out the short lever differences:

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20230913_203202_jpg-2952898.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20230913_203229_jpg-2952899.JPG

Socket head screws differ as well, short levers are not interchangeable.
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Went ahead and ordered the Colt as well. I'll post pics when both arrive to compare them.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:01:09 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:

Went ahead and ordered the Colt as well. I'll post pics when both arrive to compare them.
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

The Schmid ambi has a hotdog lever and the short side lever is a modded long lever ground down.

Edit:

Check out the short lever differences:

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20230913_203202_jpg-2952898.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20230913_203229_jpg-2952899.JPG

Socket head screws differ as well, short levers are not interchangeable.

Went ahead and ordered the Colt as well. I'll post pics when both arrive to compare them.

Pics of the AU Schmid ambi:

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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:05:32 PM EST
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That's not what the new ones are looking like though, but we will see.
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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:32:14 PM EST
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You lost me.

Both pics that you posted show the short side lever modded and hotdog lever.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:35:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: tarheel7734] [#14]
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

You lost me.

Both pics that you posted show the short side lever modded and hotdog lever.
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They don't look modded, but they could be. They are not great pics.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:42:34 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:

They don't look modded, but they could be. They are not great pics.
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Look at the AU screen shot that you posted. The S is partially missing on the short lever, it's a long lever that's been ground off.

Schmid ambi, long/long levers:

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Schmid ambi, long/short levers/modded:

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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:56:54 PM EST
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

Look at the AU screen shot that you posted. The S is partially missing on the short lever, it's a long lever that's been ground off.
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Yep I see it. I'll decide what to do with it. I'll put the Colt on my block 1 most likely as it's mostly going to be colt parts. The Schmid was 22.00 after shipping,  so not really worth sending back. I love the feeling of the 60° throw but don't love the looks.
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Link Posted: 9/13/2023 9:59:55 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
I love the feeling of the 60° throw but don't love the looks.
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I hear you man.

Update here with the AU/Colt if you would?

I'm hoping that they got their shit straight with these finally.
Link Posted: 9/13/2023 10:03:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: tarheel7734] [#18]
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:


I hear you man.

Update here with the AU/Colt if you would?

I'm hoping that they got their shit straight with these finally.
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I will once they arrive. I paid a bit over 51.00 after shipping for the colt. So a bit over double of the Schmid. If ordering all at once, you can get 3 Schmid for 1 colt.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 12:16:26 AM EST
[Last Edit: HipSh0T] [#19]
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:

I will once they arrive. I paid a bit over 51.00 after shipping for the colt. So a bit over double of the Schmid. If ordering all at once, you can get 3 Schmid for 1 colt.
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Originally Posted By TGWLDR:


I hear you man.

Update here with the AU/Colt if you would?

I'm hoping that they got their shit straight with these finally.

I will once they arrive. I paid a bit over 51.00 after shipping for the colt. So a bit over double of the Schmid. If ordering all at once, you can get 3 Schmid for 1 colt.


The differences can elude you at first glance unless you know what to look for, I'm sure the lurkers are thinking WTF does he mean by hotdog lever. It means the long side's lever extends further on the inside towards the middle, the non-hotdog lever stops on the outer edge.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 8:03:48 AM EST
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I bought a “colt” from AU yesterday should get here today/tomorrow.

The previous ones I got were def Schmidt’s with hotdogs but are smoother then my actual colt that I got from G&R.  I accidentally selected 2 day air so hopefully I can update with pictures tomorrow for anyone wondering if they are legit or not (their updated pics seem to be correct but it is AU).
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 1:31:29 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Herk-Healer:
I bought a “colt” from AU yesterday should get here today/tomorrow.

The previous ones I got were def Schmidt’s with hotdogs but are smoother then my actual colt that I got from G&R.  I accidentally selected 2 day air so hopefully I can update with pictures tomorrow for anyone wondering if they are legit or not (their updated pics seem to be correct but it is AU).
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Part #s check out...

SP400831
SP400583
SP400025
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 1:36:51 PM EST
[#22]
My colt shipped out today. Both the Colt and Schmid should arrive next week. I'll post pics of both. My delta ring should arrive as well, so that's another part down. I hope to purchase a colt upper next month and a gas tube if I can.
Link Posted: 9/14/2023 10:16:19 PM EST
[Last Edit: JSPA] [#23]
I’d keep an eye on those “colt” safeties AU sells.
A while back I went through a whole shit storm with them and their knock off safeties.

Long story short, unless they have cage codes, they’re not colt.
Colt versions are able to be used left or right handed with the shorty arms able to be swapped.
Colt versions do not have a ground down S on them.

The ones I received were ground down Schmid levers that you can buy for $20.

This was confirmed by a Colt procurement rep that helped me out.

I had a whole thread on this. It’s archived now but AU has lost my business.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-Ambi-safety-changed-EDIT-Nope-it-s-just-AU-lied-/118-770389/
Link Posted: 9/15/2023 1:08:16 AM EST
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Originally Posted By JSPA:
I’d keep an eye on those “colt” safeties AU sells.
A while back I went through a whole shit storm with them and their knock off safeties.

Long story short, unless they have cage codes, they’re not colt.
Colt versions are able to be used left or right handed with the shorty arms able to be swapped.
Colt versions do not have a ground down S on them.

The ones I received were ground down Schmid levers that you can buy for $20.

This was confirmed by a Colt procurement rep that helped me out.

I had a whole thread on this. It’s archived now but AU has lost my business.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-Ambi-safety-changed-EDIT-Nope-it-s-just-AU-lied-/118-770389/
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They are selling the Schmid levers separately and the Colt were out of stock until yesterday. They have the cage codes listed for the colt and I purchased one colt and one schmid so we will see.
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 7:08:49 PM EST
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Im debating if I should ship my front sling adapter or let it move. It will have quite a bit of movement when I install it if I don't shim it. What do you guys think?
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 7:19:49 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Im debating if I should ship my front sling adapter or let it move. It will have quite a bit of movement when I install it if I don't shim it. What do you guys think?
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It doesn't hurt anything having it move. With the number of years I carried an M4 I never had an issue with (or even noticed it) it moving.
Link Posted: 9/16/2023 7:26:17 PM EST
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

It doesn't hurt anything having it move. With the number of years I carried an M4 I never had an issue with (or even noticed it) it moving.
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When I carried the block 1 I never paid attention if it moved or not. I'll probably hold off till I actually install the barrel to an upper before I install the sling adapter. I was just doing a check fit today anyhow.
Link Posted: 9/17/2023 5:40:54 AM EST
[#28]
I mean it's extremely simple to shim, just cut 2 strips of aluminum from a soda/beer can.
Link Posted: 9/17/2023 6:56:21 PM EST
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Delta ring installed. Need to clean rest of barrel and get rest of cosmoline off. Both selectors will be here tomorrow. I'll post pics comparing them.
Link Posted: 9/18/2023 3:17:41 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:



They are selling the Schmid levers separately and the Colt were out of stock until yesterday. They have the cage codes listed for the colt and I purchased one colt and one schmid so we will see.
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:
Originally Posted By JSPA:
I’d keep an eye on those “colt” safeties AU sells.
A while back I went through a whole shit storm with them and their knock off safeties.

Long story short, unless they have cage codes, they’re not colt.
Colt versions are able to be used left or right handed with the shorty arms able to be swapped.
Colt versions do not have a ground down S on them.

The ones I received were ground down Schmid levers that you can buy for $20.

This was confirmed by a Colt procurement rep that helped me out.

I had a whole thread on this. It’s archived now but AU has lost my business.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-Ambi-safety-changed-EDIT-Nope-it-s-just-AU-lied-/118-770389/



They are selling the Schmid levers separately and the Colt were out of stock until yesterday. They have the cage codes listed for the colt and I purchased one colt and one schmid so we will see.


my received safety has a colt cage code on it.
Link Posted: 9/18/2023 4:18:27 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Herk-Healer:


my received safety has a colt cage code on it.
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Pics/reports in the MK18 thread coincide.
Link Posted: 9/18/2023 4:32:40 PM EST
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Here they are. They are different safeties. The Colt can be reversed and is cast short lever and not cut down and has cage code marked.

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Link Posted: 9/19/2023 3:47:23 PM EST
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Is the PSA/H&R Retro Black Polymer CAR15 Stock a good alternative to the real thing?
Link Posted: 9/19/2023 6:25:12 PM EST
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Is the PSA/H&R Retro Black Polymer CAR15 Stock a good alternative to the real thing?
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The b5 car stock is, Im not sure about the psa version.
Link Posted: 9/19/2023 7:18:34 PM EST
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Is the PSA/H&R Retro Black Polymer CAR15 Stock a good alternative to the real thing?
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M&A parts has been the best non USGI that I've used.

For a bit they were subbing non milspec latch plunger components. Reportedly if you contact them and request milspec they will humor you.


https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/B5-Systems-CAR-15-Stock/123-780088/
Link Posted: 9/19/2023 7:20:08 PM EST
[Last Edit: tarheel7734] [#36]
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

M&A parts has been the best non USGI that I've used.

For a bit they were subbing non milspec latch plunger components. Reportedly if you contact them and request milspec they will humor you.


https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/B5-Systems-CAR-15-Stock/123-780088/
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Theirs has a big made in USA on it though in a couple of places.


Edit nvm that's je machine that has made in usa.
Link Posted: 9/19/2023 8:33:18 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tarheel7734:

Theirs has a big made in USA on it though in a couple of places.


Edit nvm that's je machine that has made in usa.
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Yeah, JE is no go.
Link Posted: 9/20/2023 7:59:10 AM EST
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

M&A parts has been the best non USGI that I've used.

For a bit they were subbing non milspec latch plunger components. Reportedly if you contact them and request milspec they will humor you.


https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/B5-Systems-CAR-15-Stock/123-780088/
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Thanks for the info!
Link Posted: 9/21/2023 12:46:43 PM EST
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I've got an all-black Block II FSB build that's nearly done, love the black... can't wait to drop some pictures.
Link Posted: 9/22/2023 1:26:46 PM EST
[Last Edit: HipSh0T] [#40]
Midway USA got a restock this morning of 4 Prongs $152.00, probably less or Free shipping at least with Promo Codes.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1025754190?pid=871864

Link Posted: 9/24/2023 10:03:45 AM EST
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Not sopmod but Marine Recon M4A1

Link Posted: 9/27/2023 5:29:42 PM EST
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Wilcox mount in the EE HERE

Just a heads up.
Link Posted: 10/16/2023 1:39:49 AM EST
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So about to get my feet wet with NV and decided I want my 1.5/pr to be the host.  What’s everyone using?  Atpial-c or FP?  For those using the atpial, what’s your thoughts?  Mainly 100 yards and in.
Link Posted: 10/16/2023 8:13:22 AM EST
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Originally Posted By RichieRich562:
So about to get my feet wet with NV and decided I want my 1.5/pr to be the host.  What’s everyone using?  Atpial-c or FP?  For those using the atpial, what’s your thoughts?  Mainly 100 yards and in.
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I've used both. The C will be fine for your uses. The laser is good, but the illuminator is lacking. It's not adjustable and is only good out to 75 - 100 yards. If you want more power for the illuminator, then pick up a FP.
Link Posted: 10/16/2023 10:34:15 AM EST
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Originally Posted By sbye:

I've used both. The C will be fine for your uses. The laser is good, but the illuminator is lacking. It's not adjustable and is only good out to 75 - 100 yards. If you want more power for the illuminator, then pick up a FP.
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Thanks.  If I went with the atpial, I was thinking of using a Surefire m600v for extra illumination.
Link Posted: 10/19/2023 7:56:56 PM EST
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hey guys selling a B5 Car 15 stock and a Waffle stock with cage code 8FW25 if anyone is interested
Link Posted: 10/19/2023 10:18:15 PM EST
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Quick query for the block I acog.

I read on page 1 that the correct acog would either be the TA01nsn or the TA01-ECOS.

Do you all know if the TA01-ECOS i often see at ebay with the RMR(Tan or FDE with black rmr on top) kosher? Or its better off with a regular TA01nsn?

Thanks!
Link Posted: 10/19/2023 10:54:12 PM EST
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Originally Posted By A01R_D31R_R07R:
Quick query for the block I acog.

I read on page 1 that the correct acog would either be the TA01nsn or the TA01-ECOS.

Do you all know if the TA01-ECOS i often see at ebay with the RMR(Tan or FDE with black rmr on top) kosher? Or its better off with a regular TA01nsn?

Thanks!
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Block 1 ACOG is the TA01NSN
Link Posted: 10/20/2023 12:08:48 AM EST
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Originally Posted By A01R_D31R_R07R:
Quick query for the block I acog.

I read on page 1 that the correct acog would either be the TA01nsn or the TA01-ECOS.

Do you all know if the TA01-ECOS i often see at ebay with the RMR(Tan or FDE with black rmr on top) kosher? Or its better off with a regular TA01nsn?

Thanks!
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If you are cloning you'll want a tanodized ECOS model with the ARMS mount, which unfortunately are no longer made and you'll have to source in the used market. The new production are cerakote fde and it's not the same. The crosshair in the ecos models is excellent.
Link Posted: 10/20/2023 5:09:25 AM EST
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If you are cloning you'll want a tanodized ECOS model with the ARMS mount, which unfortunately are no longer made and you'll have to source in the used market. The new production are cerakote fde and it's not the same. The crosshair in the ecos models is excellent.
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i see. thanks for the information.
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