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Posted: 12/11/2018 6:26:58 PM EDT
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Anyone know of a retailer stocking the M951? And maybe a best price on NSN Slings? 45 bucks plus another 35 for the mount is kinda pricey for me
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Posted: 12/11/2018 6:31:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
Anyone know of a retailer stocking the M951? And maybe a best price on NSN Slings? 45 bucks plus another 35 for the mount is kinda pricey for me https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-M951-KIT02-Millennium-Incandescent-WeaponLight/dp/B001V2Z9E8 |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 12/11/2018 7:42:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Look for London Bridge Trading Mag pouch. I couldn't find a Specter (in black) but found the London Bridge - I believe it was issued and/or used in the wild as well. Here was the one I just purchased. Briefly looked for you but couldn't find one ETA found! Get it before it disappears here Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By StuartBoyer:
Now to find a black one for my second M16A4 Here was the one I just purchased. Briefly looked for you but couldn't find one ETA found! Get it before it disappears here |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 7:49:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StuartBoyer:
Would that work with this sling adapter? https://www.blueforcegear.com/a2-buttstock-adapter.html I know the specters will. This is what she looks like on one of my A2's 
A2 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 9:23:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
I haven't tried (but I can, later). This is what she looks like on one of my A2's https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4816/45367181985_3bb6738594_k.jpg A2 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 9:34:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StuartBoyer:
Nice I'm building one of those now. Got two M16A4's army and Marine and that spawned to an early model SOCOM M4. Now I gotta have an A2 since they debuted in my birth year. Oh the clone game is killing me. I don't think we have an alternative, you know. I think these are the classics - and one good American who's into rifles simply needs to collect at least one for every variation. Look, it's been years and I can't get tired of looking at them. Provided you put them together well - nice parts, clean roll marks (if any) and some original parts, I think they yield satisfaction for years to come, whether we just look at them or shoot them, every once in a while. PS I haven't tried, but I think the London Bridge pouch is completely compatible with the accessory you mentioned earlier (which I do have in some box). It will have a duplicate metal ring - as both the pouch and the adaptor have one - but other than that, it will work. |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 10:23:28 PM EDT
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Quote History Originally Posted By SoloDallas:[/b] |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 11:31:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StuartBoyer:
Thanks just what I wanted to hear. I ordered it for now to tide me over till I find a Specter one around for a non arm and leg. That will complete my A4's to my satisfaction (aside from the nitride barrel on the army version but I plan to shoot that one out and replace it, PSA upper). I just got another Aero M16A4 marked lower to swap out on the palmetto lower I used on my Army A4 build. Got it on sale for less than 50 from Primary Arms and snagged the last one. Now both A4's will have decent looking (but technically not correct) Aero Special Edition M16A4 marked lowers and will match the Aero Special edition M4 Carbine lower I got on the SOCOM build and the Palmetto lower will go on the A2 build. Funny got all the special edition Aero lowers only to find out after I bought the first one that they sold them on complete special edition guns starting this year but at least this way I get their lower and used it with all correct parts as I could. Couldn't justify the cost on a FN or Colt lower though I'd love to have one and it was too much of a hassle to do the 80% route where I'm at so the Aero ones had to do and to be honest look good. = it was meant to be. That's what it means! 
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Posted: 12/14/2018 3:44:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ankratz]
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Posted: 12/14/2018 6:17:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2018 6:55:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4818/46309324411_79e52029f8_b.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/14/2018 8:52:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
I have a Bushmaster XM-15E2S HBAR A3 Target (Windham, ME) setup with an A.R.M.S. #59M S.I.R. System. Of course, it is not a typical A4 setup. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/76904/001_JPG-772274.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4818/46309324411_79e52029f8_b.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/76904/001_JPG-772274.JPG |
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Posted: 12/15/2018 10:53:32 PM EDT
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Noticed something for everyone wanting to use Aero Special Edition Lowers for their builds. The M16A4 lowers SKU# APAR148008C Which is what I used on my first Marine M16A4 build has the small "A" engraved on the right side of the magwell, same as with the Aero Special Edition M4 Carbine lower (I'll have to find the SKU). You could originally buy these separately as stripped lowers as I did before they started offered their own complete rifle offerings for clone builds. Originally you had to get these from a handful of vendors and Aero didn't have them listed on their site shop that I saw at the time (had to get mine from E-arms and Ground Zero Precision).
However they appear to no longer be making those, I guess hence Special Edition. The SKU numbers has changed to APAR148017C for the M16A4 now which you can buy at Aero Precision Site along with the M4, SKU APAR148018C. Both newer made ones no longer are listed as Special Edition and no longer has the small "A" on the right side of the magwell. Personally I like the newer ones that don't have the small "A". Didn't realize it till My new M16A4 lower arrived and it was missing the "A". The rest of the receivers and markings are the same. Guess i gotta buy a new M4 lower now since it looks better to me. I'll post pics of the difference when I get her from my gun shop Monday if I can get there in time before they close to pick her up. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 10:40:29 PM EDT
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Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army?
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:00:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army? Not Marines and Aimpoint Comp of some version  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 3:04:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
Anyone know of a retailer stocking the M951? And maybe a best price on NSN Slings? 45 bucks plus another 35 for the mount is kinda pricey for me |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 8:20:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army? |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 6:51:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGoddamit I had searched so long for that exact sling in black... had to buy two different ones (from Specter) and blend them together to get that particular configuration. Goddamit (thanks for the link!)
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Posted: 12/18/2018 7:53:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
Would a Surefire 6P Or G2 be correct? I have both but no M951. I really dont want to buy another light Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
Would a Surefire 6P Or G2 be correct? I have both but no M951. I really dont want to buy another light Originally Posted By GHOS7:
Question guys: Working on a OIF era correct flat top M16A4 inspired build and would like to know if matech rear sights were ever used on the A4 configurations? Or was it just the KAC micro? Thanks Originally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army? 
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Posted: 12/20/2018 12:01:09 AM EDT
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Thank you all for the help! For the G2 was it zip tied or can you remember the mount?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2018 4:32:59 AM EDT
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Almost done with my clone but I’m looking for a VFG we had circa 2007 (USMC) it also had bipod legs built in. Of course we couldn’t use them but they were there. We only had them for one year on the range in Okinawa, but they were there. Anyone know what they were?
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Posted: 12/30/2018 5:01:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC7382:
Almost done with my clone but I’m looking for a VFG we had circa 2007 (USMC) it also had bipod legs built in. Of course we couldn’t use them but they were there. We only had them for one year on the range in Okinawa, but they were there. Anyone know what they were?  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 7:39:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 03RN]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lafmedic1:
Thank you all for the help! For the G2 was it zip tied or can you remember the mount? |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 11:45:58 PM EDT
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Thank you! Scored a 952 recently from another member here. Patiently waiting. I just need to break down and buy the NSN sling and mount
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CT, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2019 3:01:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dutchman84]
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My a4ish build. BCM upper, bolt, KAC m5, Rock River lower and ssa-e. Saving for the correct Acog, sling, and light. Also need to switch back to the correct trigger guard. Now, I really want more 20 inchers.
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Posted: 1/2/2019 6:08:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JLS81]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: According to FN specifications page their "Military Collector M16" is weighing in at a hefty 8.2 pounds FN15 Military Collector I'll get my girl on the scale once it arrives and is completed. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 8:14:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/2/2019 10:16:02 PM EDT
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Gathering parts for a proper A4, and need a bit of advice.
Every part of the rifle will be FN, aside from the LPK (Geissele), and the stripped lower (PSA stealth). I want to get a UID tag, and I’m debating wether to use the numbers for a PSA lower, or if I should go with the FN numbers. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 10:38:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLS81: @HighpowerRifleBrony According to FN specifications page their "Military Collector M16" is weighing in at a hefty 8.2 pounds FN15 Military Collector I'll get my girl on the scale once it arrives and is completed. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 11:36:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556:
Gathering parts for a proper A4, and need a bit of advice. Every part of the rifle will be FN, aside from the LPK (Geissele), and the stripped lower (PSA stealth). I want to get a UID tag, and I’m debating wether to use the numbers for a PSA lower, or if I should go with the FN numbers. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 11:54:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NUJbrown:
Loaded they're a hair under 9 lbs. Add an acog and you're north of 9. |
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Posted: 1/3/2019 6:39:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Use the Palmetto CAGE of 7XC20 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
Gathering parts for a proper A4, and need a bit of advice. Every part of the rifle will be FN, aside from the LPK (Geissele), and the stripped lower (PSA stealth). I want to get a UID tag, and I’m debating wether to use the numbers for a PSA lower, or if I should go with the FN numbers. |
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Posted: 1/3/2019 7:32:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Does it have to be a 20" bbl? A2 thread has 20" and 16" bbls
 Attached FileOk, I'll go post it in the M4 threads  CD |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 2:41:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Does it have to be a 20" bbl? A2 thread has 20" and 16" bbls
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6299_jpg-794525.JPG Ok, I'll go post it in the M4 threads CD |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 2:58:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RABIDFOX50: What rail is that CD? CD |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 4:36:43 PM EDT
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but this thread is too big to page through and I'm not able to get the search function to give me anything useful back.
For my AR15A4 build, would putting a Colt side-mount sling on it, like M4s use, be appropriate? I'm not building a perfect clone, so I may do it anyway, but I am curious. (for example, I put a vortex flash hider on it) Thanks! |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 12:35:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but this thread is too big to page through and I'm not able to get the search function to give me anything useful back. For my AR15A4 build, would putting a Colt side-mount sling on it, like M4s use, be appropriate? I'm not building a perfect clone, so I may do it anyway, but I am curious. (for example, I put a vortex flash hider on it) Thanks! CD |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 3:23:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#38]
If anyone wants an M16A4 marked lower, I'd suggest making the request in this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Palmetto-State-Armory-has-lost-a-customer-/5-2109794/&page=264&anc=76533491#i76533491
This is already in the works due to high demand.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 5:38:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Not in the manual but could be done in the field. Consider the Blank Firing Adapters getting used wrong. Red is for rifle, Yellow is for the carbine. You'll see them used everyway. CD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By Akin:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but this thread is too big to page through and I'm not able to get the search function to give me anything useful back. For my AR15A4 build, would putting a Colt side-mount sling on it, like M4s use, be appropriate? I'm not building a perfect clone, so I may do it anyway, but I am curious. (for example, I put a vortex flash hider on it) Thanks! CD Although, you have all that rail space, might as well use it. |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 9:15:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Not to mention that they are the standard sling attachment for the M203 so I'm sure they've had a few floating around and find themselves attached to the A4. Although, you have all that rail space, might as well use it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By Akin:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but this thread is too big to page through and I'm not able to get the search function to give me anything useful back. For my AR15A4 build, would putting a Colt side-mount sling on it, like M4s use, be appropriate? I'm not building a perfect clone, so I may do it anyway, but I am curious. (for example, I put a vortex flash hider on it) Thanks! CD Although, you have all that rail space, might as well use it. What about the actual sling itself? What’s proper? I see some pics with a regular nylon strap like what I used on my M16A2 back in the day when the Sovierts wanted to roll over us in the Fulda Gap, but some have something more advanced, like a three point sling, and some even have slings that have magazine pouches on the butstock... |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 12:23:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/6/2019 5:45:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Postal0311:
We used both, purchased with personal funds. From what I saw, Army almost only used Matech. Both the KAC and the Matech were in use with the Corps. http://www.wargamehk.com/images/M16A4ID.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Postal0311:
Originally Posted By lafmedic1:
Would a Surefire 6P Or G2 be correct? I have both but no M951. I really dont want to buy another light Originally Posted By GHOS7:
Question guys: Working on a OIF era correct flat top M16A4 inspired build and would like to know if matech rear sights were ever used on the A4 configurations? Or was it just the KAC micro? Thanks Originally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army? |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 6:46:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
So, maybe, maybe not on the side sling mount. What about the actual sling itself? What’s proper? I see some pics with a regular nylon strap like what I used on my M16A2 back in the day when the Sovierts wanted to roll over us in the Fulda Gap, but some have something more advanced, like a three point sling, and some even have slings that have magazine pouches on the butstock... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
Originally Posted By 03RN:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By Akin:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but this thread is too big to page through and I'm not able to get the search function to give me anything useful back. For my AR15A4 build, would putting a Colt side-mount sling on it, like M4s use, be appropriate? I'm not building a perfect clone, so I may do it anyway, but I am curious. (for example, I put a vortex flash hider on it) Thanks! CD Although, you have all that rail space, might as well use it. What about the actual sling itself? What’s proper? I see some pics with a regular nylon strap like what I used on my M16A2 back in the day when the Sovierts wanted to roll over us in the Fulda Gap, but some have something more advanced, like a three point sling, and some even have slings that have magazine pouches on the butstock... Now it looks like they have standardized with the coyote brown bfg Vickers sling |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 6:47:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JeredMD:
Any idea if the m203s we're barrel mounted or also just rail mounted? Looking to get a m203 and really wanna get a rail mounted one and throw it on all my guns... But a classic barrel mounted one would be cool. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JeredMD:
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Originally Posted By lafmedic1:
Would a Surefire 6P Or G2 be correct? I have both but no M951. I really dont want to buy another light Originally Posted By GHOS7:
Question guys: Working on a OIF era correct flat top M16A4 inspired build and would like to know if matech rear sights were ever used on the A4 configurations? Or was it just the KAC micro? Thanks Originally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Any images of the M16A4 with a Aimpoint? Army issue? Lots of Marine A4s but no Army? |
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Posted: 1/6/2019 8:10:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin:
So, maybe, maybe not on the side sling mount. What about the actual sling itself? What’s proper? I see some pics with a regular nylon strap like what I used on my M16A2 back in the day when the Sovierts wanted to roll over us in the Fulda Gap, but some have something more advanced, like a three point sling, and some even have slings that have magazine pouches on the butstock... M16 buttstock adapter - coyote Rail-mounted fixed loop Sling sleeve |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 6:46:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
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Anyone have some detailed pics of an FN rifle UID tag?
Got mine in the mail today, and I want to make sure the placement is correct. I searched through the thread a little, but all of them that I found were either obstructed or too far away to tell if Colt or FN. |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 6:54:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jrs93accord]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556:
If anyone wants an M16A4 marked lower, I'd suggest making the request in this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Palmetto-State-Armory-has-lost-a-customer-/5-2109794/&page=264&anc=76533491#i76533491
This is already in the works due to high demand. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123535/ECC6DB01-7922-4F95-BF73-23D0E5CA4B83_jpeg-775123.JPG  Attached FileThey will make these as a custom order since they already have the program on file. Mine is the first one we had made. I picked the serial number range myself. The 164 in the serial number denotes the M16A4 marked lower. We had some A2 lowers made as well. |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 7:04:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
Some of us already have M16A4 marked lowers made by Black Creek Precision. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/76904/008_JPG-799807.JPG They will make these as a custom order since they already have the program on file. Mine is the first one we had made. I picked the serial number range myself. The 164 in the serial number denotes the M16A4 marked lower. We had some A2 lowers made as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
Originally Posted By Sputnik556:
If anyone wants an M16A4 marked lower, I'd suggest making the request in this thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Palmetto-State-Armory-has-lost-a-customer-/5-2109794/&page=264&anc=76533491#i76533491
This is already in the works due to high demand. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123535/ECC6DB01-7922-4F95-BF73-23D0E5CA4B83_jpeg-775123.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/76904/008_JPG-799807.JPG They will make these as a custom order since they already have the program on file. Mine is the first one we had made. I picked the serial number range myself. The 164 in the serial number denotes the M16A4 marked lower. We had some A2 lowers made as well. We see how that went. 
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Posted: 1/7/2019 7:26:40 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
Some of us already have M16A4 marked lowers made by Black Creek Precision. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/76904/008_JPG-799807.JPG They will make these as a custom order since they already have the program on file. Mine is the first one we had made. I picked the serial number range myself. The 164 in the serial number denotes the M16A4 marked lower. We had some A2 lowers made as well. I don’t understand why they hate money. |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 8:30:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6: I’ll place the order as soon as those guys put them as an available option on their site. I refuse to “call Tina” like it’s 1988 or something. I don’t understand why they hate money. |
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