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MRP Badness, chapter 3 (Page 143 of 146)
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for those not aware, LMT is having a 12 days of Christmas sale. Some pretty good deals there. LMT's 12 Days of Christmas I am posting so everything gets sold out and I can't buy anything. |
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So I have a first world problem I need help deciding on. I have 2 Specwars completed, 1 in black and 1 in FDE (rail covers, pistol grip,buis, can, rifle is not coated/black). I decided to grab some new optics and went with FDE Nightforce nx8 1-8 FDE Aimpoint ACRO P2 Badger Ordnance C1 I ordered the C1 in tan but recieved it in black. Originally I figured I could throw it on either Specwar if/when needed (black and fde versions). When I received the black C1 I was irritated not because of the mistake just due to the fact that I wanted to get it on and mounted etc., and also I'm terrible with having the patience to send it back and wait for the correct mount to come in again. I mocked it up and honestly it doesn't look bad but I'm fairly OCD. What's your thoughts, live with the black C1 which isn't terrible at all or send it back and get the tan? TLDR- black or tan is mo betta? |
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Originally Posted By jtdam24: So I have a first world problem I need help deciding on. I have 2 Specwars completed, 1 in black and 1 in FDE (rail covers, pistol grip,buis, can, rifle is not coated/black). I decided to grab some new optics and went with FDE Nightforce nx8 1-8 FDE Aimpoint ACRO P2 Badger Ordnance C1 I ordered the C1 in tan but recieved it in black. Originally I figured I could throw it on either Specwar if/when needed (black and fde versions). When I received the black C1 I was irritated not because of the mistake just due to the fact that I wanted to get it on and mounted etc., and also I'm terrible with having the patience to send it back and wait for the correct mount to come in again. I mocked it up and honestly it doesn't look bad but I'm fairly OCD. What's your thoughts, live with the black C1 which isn't terrible at all or send it back and get the tan? TLDR- black or tan is mo betta? Tan is the way |
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Originally Posted By emtothedee: Tan is the way Originally Posted By emtothedee: Originally Posted By jtdam24: So I have a first world problem I need help deciding on. I have 2 Specwars completed, 1 in black and 1 in FDE (rail covers, pistol grip,buis, can, rifle is not coated/black). I decided to grab some new optics and went with FDE Nightforce nx8 1-8 FDE Aimpoint ACRO P2 Badger Ordnance C1 I ordered the C1 in tan but recieved it in black. Originally I figured I could throw it on either Specwar if/when needed (black and fde versions). When I received the black C1 I was irritated not because of the mistake just due to the fact that I wanted to get it on and mounted etc., and also I'm terrible with having the patience to send it back and wait for the correct mount to come in again. I mocked it up and honestly it doesn't look bad but I'm fairly OCD. What's your thoughts, live with the black C1 which isn't terrible at all or send it back and get the tan? TLDR- black or tan is mo betta? Tan is the way Pics may be helpful-   I think the black mount is growing on me. FDE ACRO will be here on Tuesday |
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LMT has a sale on a 20" 6.5 CM Barrel for the MWS... Its got a CIP chamber rather than SAAMI, but its got price thats hard to pass on if you are looking to add a Creedmoore barrel - $549 https://lmtdefense.com/product/20-6-5-creedmoor-cip/ LMT® 20″ stainless steel 1:8″ RH 5R cut 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for MWS upper receivers. Includes low profile gas block, straight gas tube, A2 flash hider. This 6.5CM barrel has a CIP chamber vs a SAAMI specified chamber. The CIP or Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms, is the European standardization program established to govern the production of arms and ammunition and standardize firearm attributes like proof markings, chamber pressures and chamber dimensions along with procedures to measure these attributes. These barrels have been shot and tested to meet LMT Defense performance standards using US commercial 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition. |
    Maybe one of the more oddball MRP builds you’ll see, basically a GPR starting with OD KP-15 lower to bring the weight down to “average” range. MRP-L is 2 ounces lighter than the Quad, and the KP15 is about 8 ounces lighter than an LMT MARS-L lower, so the base rifle is 10 ounces off an LMT Quad rifle. This rifle weighs 8pounds - 11oz as pictured, no magazine. Noticeably lighter. ACOG TA02 w/RMR, using the KRAM 5.5 to get it back and over the offset rear, which also has a significant benefit for rolling the RMR optic to the left eye. Without the KRAM, I had to hunt for the dot a bit, but with it I roll left and it’s there. A KRAM 7.0 might work even better. Surefire M340DFT. Haven’t had much time to play with the light yet, but it’s bigger and heavier than the old M300s. Dueck offset irons. I had been moving away from irons over the last few years. However, having watched a shitload of combat footage from Ukraine, I now feel this is a mistake. IMO irons belong on a rifle, and ideally they should be immediately available without removing the optic. This means either a RDS and 12:00 irons, or ACOG and offset irons. I was skeptical, but they work. The one problem I haven’t been able to solve yet is that I like a forward sling, and the new Magpul mounts don’t play well with LMT uppers. It’s really annoying they went this direction because I had mounts that worked for me before. |
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Assembled 6arc Specwar with some prototype ARCA rails https://i.imgur.com/1eaVv6s.jpg That looks like a very capable setup! |
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Assembled 6arc Specwar with some prototype ARCA rails https://i.imgur.com/1eaVv6s.jpg |
Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
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Great set ups.
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Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
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Visited some friends up at Badger today and upgraded my mounting setup along with a few other pieces. If you look close, you may see a soon-to-be released part. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By joesrcool: Visited some friends up at Badger today and upgraded my mounting setup along with a few other pieces. If you look close, you may see a soon-to-be released part. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/179240/20240322_142302__2__jpg-3166406.JPG VERY nice looking setup indeed! Is that a Badger Ordnance Selector Switch I see?  |
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Was out hog hunting a couple weekends ago with the 6arc. https://i.imgur.com/N6tvfwi.jpg That is one awesome looking setup! I'm planning on a very similar build with a 18 inch Proof Barrel. Quick question: Can you remove the barrel with those ARCA rails installed? |
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Originally Posted By Sniper3142: That is one awesome looking setup! I'm planning on a very similar build with a 18 inch Proof Barrel. Quick question: Can you remove the barrel with those ARCA rails installed? I honestly haven't tried. Though I'm sure with the low profile hardware included, it would be close. MWS Version  |
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Considering two uppers: LMT MLOK 13.5” rifle upper. Would have barrels cut down to 13.9” to have a flush suppressor. Or LMT MLOK SPECWAR upper. With barrels cut down to flush for the same look. Rifle length barrels are much easier to get them specwar barrels. At least right now. Specwar is really only saving my 2”. What would you do? And why? |
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Originally Posted By Tengo1: Considering two uppers: LMT MLOK 13.5” rifle upper. Would have barrels cut down to 13.9” to have a flush suppressor. Or LMT MLOK SPECWAR upper. With barrels cut down to flush for the same look. Rifle length barrels are much easier to get them specwar barrels. At least right now. Specwar is really only saving my 2”. What would you do? And why? What do you want to do with the gun? If your focus is entry and short range engagements or home defense I would wait for the Specwar setup to come to fruition. If you want a general purpose, do it all gun, go with the 13.9. Suppression also plays into this. If you want to suppress the gun and not run a K can, I would go with the spec war. |
Mike_Golf says: "You're not an ethical hunter and likely an asshole to boot."
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Originally Posted By Tengo1: Considering two uppers: LMT MLOK 13.5" rifle upper. Would have barrels cut down to 13.9" to have a flush suppressor. Or LMT MLOK SPECWAR upper. With barrels cut down to flush for the same look. Rifle length barrels are much easier to get them specwar barrels. At least right now. Specwar is really only saving my 2". What would you do? And why? A normal 16" mid-length barrel for either can easily be shortened and threaded to the appropriate length to be flush with the respective upper.  |
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I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years. The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. |
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Originally Posted By MKEman: I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years. The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? |
| Before I list it I figured I give first dibs to everyone here, I have a NIB 14.5" 5.56 MRP barrel with a Rugged Suppressors muzzle brake (I have a Surge), and I need a NIB Q2.5" Specwar barrel (not a cut down), anyone else interested in a trade? If so [email protected] is the best way to reach me! |
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Originally Posted By jtdam24: Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? Originally Posted By jtdam24: Originally Posted By MKEman: I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years. The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? Soldi info. I ended up going with the 13.5 MLOK. And a 1911 LMT?! Dang. I’m still jealous of the dude who ended up with the LMT bolt action rifle in the AI chassis. |
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JTDAM24... You have the best pics in this thread, I'd love to see your entire collection, you've got a great set of LMTs, and you pistol collection looks nice too. Don't get me wrong the specwar uppers are great, I just think they are a bit niche, so for a one upper solution, I like the other uppers, but if you already have the other uppers (like yourself), the specwar makes a great addition once the other bases are covered and niche is all that's left to pursue. |
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Originally Posted By Sabre675: https://i.imgur.com/JWcnSO2.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/96kANko.jpeg Going to be retiring my M16 SBR after 27 years and putting this bad boy in service soon Hot damn!! |
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Attached File Finally got time to run my KAC E3 barreled MARS MRP today. |
Let's get after it.
For the glory of the empire, so say we all.
I collect blank posts and use them
For the glory of the empire, so say we all.
I collect blank posts and use them
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Originally Posted By edwin907: https://i.imgur.com/8doRI3w.jpg OG Edwin, much respect for all your awesome MRP pics over the years! Do you guys remember when Denny from MSTN was posting cutting edge MRP pics and products? |
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