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Posted: 3/13/2019 9:50:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony:
@JLS81 Got her yet? Unloaded, sights (irons and/or scope), and sling. She will add more heft with "poor mans Acog" ; Knights Armament VG and correct sling. |
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Posted: 3/14/2019 1:44:39 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLS81:
Rifle+ Sling + Iron Sights = 8.70 lbs She will add more heft with "poor mans Acog" ; Knights Armament VG and correct sling. |
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Posted: 3/14/2019 12:46:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 3ACR_Scout]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Where's a good place to get a correct tick style selector lever?  Attached FileThe other advantage of the Schmid selector is that it has the shorter lever (doesn’t extend over the flat round part of the selector as much) that is used on nearly all M4s and M16s. This Schmid semi selector is described as having the tick mark, but one review says the one he received didn’t come with the mark. You can see how the longer lever covers more of the round face of the selector on this later version.  Attached FileI’d love to hear about any other options for the tick mark if someone else has found any out there. |
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Posted: 3/14/2019 2:10:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
I’ve been looking into that myself. I think a lot of people are buying the Schmid Tool select fire lever that is supplied to Colt and then modifying it by grinding off the middle “fin” in the lever so that it’s no longer a select fire (NFA) part. As I understand it, Colt and most other brands don’t put the tick mark on semi selectors. I think Rock River or someone used to, but they don’t seem to be available anymore. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/9158E483-37DD-47A9-A505-67A7217D692F_jpeg-877191.JPG The other advantage of the Schmid selector is that it has the shorter lever (doesn’t extend over the flat round part of the selector as much) that is used on nearly all M4s and M16s. This Schmid semi selector is described as having the tick mark, but one review says the one he received didn’t come with the mark. You can see how the longer lever covers more of the round face of the selector on this later version. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/C4242BC3-286D-4576-A268-8DFAF23620CE_jpeg-877192.JPG I’d love to hear about any other options for the tick mark if someone else has found any out there. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Where's a good place to get a correct tick style selector lever? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/9158E483-37DD-47A9-A505-67A7217D692F_jpeg-877191.JPG The other advantage of the Schmid selector is that it has the shorter lever (doesn’t extend over the flat round part of the selector as much) that is used on nearly all M4s and M16s. This Schmid semi selector is described as having the tick mark, but one review says the one he received didn’t come with the mark. You can see how the longer lever covers more of the round face of the selector on this later version. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/C4242BC3-286D-4576-A268-8DFAF23620CE_jpeg-877192.JPG I’d love to hear about any other options for the tick mark if someone else has found any out there. 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 3:45:32 PM EDT
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BCM Enhanced LPKs I've bought have tic selectors
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 6:27:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dog1:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/50826198_10156098313082444_2518818853895536640_o-827300.jpg Fat one's dead, figure it out |
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Posted: 3/14/2019 6:31:22 PM EDT
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Sorry, when I said most brand don’t put the tick mark on their selectors, I should have specified the military style notch that issued weapons have. LMT has a thin raised line on theirs, and BCM has a lightly engraved line. Here’s a military selector notch (I’ve considered asking around if someone could cut this into a standard Colt semi selector and then reparkerize it):
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 7:16:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: uniform64]
[#8]
BCM's aren't that bad. Better than LMT's
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Posted: 3/14/2019 8:18:42 PM EDT
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I bought one of those Schmidt Tool select fire levers. I'll post some pics for reference, but I won't be home to do so for another week.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 9:13:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JupiterMaximus]
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The selector lever that came in my Geissele LPK (S marked) has the tick mark cut, not as triangular as the GI style but it's milled and not just a skinny line like some. It does have the longer lever like the 2nd one scout posted. I think on pg 1 of this thread it is listed that these are found on later A4s, but I really wouldn't know as I retired from service back in 2012.
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Posted: 3/14/2019 9:53:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By uniform64:
BCM's aren't that bad. Better than LMT's  Attached FileOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
I bought one of those Schmidt Tool select fire levers. I'll post some pics for reference, but I won't be home to do so for another week. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 9:58:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
Ah, I see - I didn’t realize they had updated their selector. The old BCM version just has a thin line - a little hard to make out in this photo. I may order one of the new ones - I like the more prominent tick mark. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/44E73F43-6B7B-4A1D-B659-F90FE50FDF26_jpeg-877860.JPG Very interested to see if it still matches the military selector! 
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Posted: 3/14/2019 10:01:34 PM EDT
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Ive got to get my KAC vertical grip off another gun to swap for the DD on there now, thinking this may get an Aimpoint.
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Posted: 3/14/2019 11:40:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By infectedorganism:
Skip the BCM selector. They have 'star' on the selector in place of the 'S' -- if that matters to you. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 3:39:01 PM EDT
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BCP is going to be doing another run of A2/A4 marked lowers if anyone wants to jump on.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Another-BCP-A2-A4-Lower-run-soon-/127-738299/ |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 5:34:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2019 6:15:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pothole:
BCP is going to be doing another run of A2/A4 marked lowers if anyone wants to jump on. https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Another-BCP-A2-A4-Lower-run-soon-/127-738299/ Their e-mail is: [email protected] |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 6:48:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrRecon:
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Posted: 3/22/2019 11:56:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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FN does produce a select fire ambi safety. Think we ordered 5 ea and received 5 boxes of 50 ea! Gotta love the military supply system.
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Posted: 3/23/2019 12:14:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
FN does produce a select fire ambi safety. Think we ordered 5 ea and received 5 boxes of 50 ea! Gotta love the military supply system. CD Ordered 5 boxes of plastic dust caps. Received 5 boxes of 500/ea dust caps totaling 2,500 plastic dust caps. |
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Posted: 3/23/2019 11:05:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
FN does produce a select fire ambi safety. Think we ordered 5 ea and received 5 boxes of 50 ea! Gotta love the military supply system. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6917_jpg-887012.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6920_jpg-887013.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6921_jpg-887015.JPG CD When I worked in retail, a girl ended up doing a similar thing on a custom order type of merchandise and ended up costing us a couple thousand. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2019 12:39:27 PM EDT
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What does the ‘S’ signify on the selector?
Schmidt? |
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Posted: 3/23/2019 1:07:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By K5FAL:
What does the ‘S’ signify on the selector? Schmidt? CD |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2019 3:42:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: I would assume "Safe" as the "S" would be up when pointing to the Safe position. CD |
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USA
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Posted: 3/24/2019 12:57:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
I've had my PSA CHF 20" rifle kit in for a week or so, but I haven't taken it to the range. What's the best way/distance to zero the carry handle to have the flattest trajectory with 55gr ball? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3766_JPG-868395.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3767_JPG-868396.JPG I assembled it with an Aero M16A4 lower, and I supplemented the kit with a GI carry handle and some surplus A2 handguards. I have a GI side sling swivel that I've been considering adding, too, but I think I'll save that until I eventually acquire an M5 RAS and ACOG. I'm kind of bummed that the barrel doesn't have that slight relief cut on the last 1/2" of muzzle end before the threads, but I'll get over it. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/RIBZ--Revised-Improved-Battlesight-Zero/18-328143/ |
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Posted: 3/24/2019 4:53:00 PM EDT
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I finally was able to take pictures of that tick safety selector:
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Posted: 3/24/2019 4:56:33 PM EDT
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Here it is in my Aero M16A4 lower:
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Posted: 3/24/2019 6:28:12 PM EDT
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That looks perfect - I’m definitely going to order a few. However, I’d recommend you modify the selector to remove that center “fin” to avoid any NFA “intent” complications. That’s what I plan to do with mine:
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Posted: 3/24/2019 10:27:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Here it is in my Aero M16A4 lower: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3820_JPG-888917.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3821_JPG-888920.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3822_JPG-888923.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG_3823_JPG-888927.JPG Let me know if you want more pictures of anything specific. The PSA kit I bought came with dimpled takedown and pivot pins. I will probably swap them out with non-dimpled pins (such as the ones in my retro rifle) to make this rifle a bit more clone-correct. |
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Posted: 3/25/2019 12:17:44 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wissota4:
Website and price? Schmid Tool select fire lever |
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Posted: 3/25/2019 9:00:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3ACR_Scout:
That looks perfect - I’m definitely going to order a few. However, I’d recommend you modify the selector to remove that center “fin” to avoid any NFA “intent” complications. That’s what I plan to do with mine: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/27888/0E5F4491-2997-4A78-99B3-B3997F24F9EA_jpeg-889046.JPG Moot point for me, no tax stamps here in Kalifornia, but I’ve seen these comparisons before and I always wondered. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2019 5:29:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JupiterMaximus]
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2019 11:09:55 AM EDT
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Forgive me if it's been discussed, but I'm curious about these FN M16A4 uppers that Ohio Ordnance Works has been selling. Someone posted a link yesterday in reddit's gundeals section when they came back into stock and said OOW had told him these were "true military surplus uppers." That sounds fuckey to me for 2 reasons. One is that the description says they're CHF barrels, which to my knowledge is not correct for military contract M16A4s. The other reason is that aside from certain items "falling off a truck" and being sold by some shop near a military base, this kind of thing doesn't get surplussed by the military.
Are these just takeoffs from the FN Collector's Series rifles? |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2019 4:54:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
Forgive me if it's been discussed, but I'm curious about these FN M16A4 uppers that Ohio Ordnance Works has been selling. Someone posted a link yesterday in reddit's gundeals section when they came back into stock and said OOW had told him these were "true military surplus uppers." That sounds fuckey to me for 2 reasons. One is that the description says they're CHF barrels, which to my knowledge is not correct for military contract M16A4s. The other reason is that aside from certain items "falling off a truck" and being sold by some shop near a military base, this kind of thing doesn't get surplussed by the military. Are these just takeoffs from the FN Collector's Series rifles? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2019 5:30:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JupiterMaximus:
Actually I would not be surprised if FN is off loading extra A4 uppers. For the most part the rifle length is on it's way out with the US Military. Even the Marines finally came around to the M4 and other carbines. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JupiterMaximus:
Originally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
Forgive me if it's been discussed, but I'm curious about these FN M16A4 uppers that Ohio Ordnance Works has been selling. Someone posted a link yesterday in reddit's gundeals section when they came back into stock and said OOW had told him these were "true military surplus uppers." That sounds fuckey to me for 2 reasons. One is that the description says they're CHF barrels, which to my knowledge is not correct for military contract M16A4s. The other reason is that aside from certain items "falling off a truck" and being sold by some shop near a military base, this kind of thing doesn't get surplussed by the military. Are these just takeoffs from the FN Collector's Series rifles? |
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Posted: 3/27/2019 6:55:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
I did think about that, but in my mind that wouldn't properly be called military surplus but more like a "contract overrun." But would a .mil contract M16A4 upper have a CHF barrel? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
Originally Posted By JupiterMaximus:
Originally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
Forgive me if it's been discussed, but I'm curious about these FN M16A4 uppers that Ohio Ordnance Works has been selling. Someone posted a link yesterday in reddit's gundeals section when they came back into stock and said OOW had told him these were "true military surplus uppers." That sounds fuckey to me for 2 reasons. One is that the description says they're CHF barrels, which to my knowledge is not correct for military contract M16A4s. The other reason is that aside from certain items "falling off a truck" and being sold by some shop near a military base, this kind of thing doesn't get surplussed by the military. Are these just takeoffs from the FN Collector's Series rifles? |
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Posted: 3/28/2019 10:12:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DiscipulusArmorum:
Forgive me if it's been discussed, but I'm curious about these FN M16A4 uppers that Ohio Ordnance Works has been selling. Someone posted a link yesterday in reddit's gundeals section when they came back into stock and said OOW had told him these were "true military surplus uppers." That sounds fuckey to me for 2 reasons. One is that the description says they're CHF barrels, which to my knowledge is not correct for military contract M16A4s. The other reason is that aside from certain items "falling off a truck" and being sold by some shop near a military base, this kind of thing doesn't get surplussed by the military. Are these just takeoffs from the FN Collector's Series rifles?
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Posted: 3/28/2019 11:51:48 AM EDT
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I think someone just put that in the product description because everyone thinks FN barrels are hammer forged (based on their commercial line). The upper I got from them has an FN CAGE code marked military barrel. I’ll email them and ask them to clarify that, which is preferable to speculating about it here.
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USA
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Posted: 3/29/2019 4:19:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: thekingbear]
[#39]
Just picked her up yesterday.
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Posted: 3/29/2019 9:03:46 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryCopy the BBCode and paste. Or right click/tap and hold, view image, copy image location, click the image uploader in Arfcom's toolbar, paste.
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Posted: 4/1/2019 5:03:58 PM EDT
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I should have an M5 RAS on the way. Should I swap out the standard FSB-mounted sling swivel for a side mounted one?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/1/2019 5:13:06 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
I should have an M5 RAS on the way. Should I swap out the standard FSB-mounted sling swivel for a side mounted one? |
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Posted: 4/1/2019 5:22:55 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JupiterMaximus:
The A4s I saw in use had the standard swivel still attached. The M4 often had a side swivel mount attached, but I really can't remember seeing one on any A4s. I used the BFG side rail mounted swivel on mine and kept the FSB swivel as a redundancy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JupiterMaximus:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
I should have an M5 RAS on the way. Should I swap out the standard FSB-mounted sling swivel for a side mounted one? |
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Posted: 4/16/2019 6:37:33 PM EDT
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Does anyone know if FN M16A4s ever had a raised “F” on the upper receiver like A2s, or have they always been stamped / engraved? I’m cloning a ~2004 FN, and I haven’t been able to find any good closeup photos from that time period. I want to say that they did not use the raised “F” on any A4s, but maybe someone out there has seen one.
I’m also curious if anyone can confirm any forge marks from that period (early 2000s). The FN that I was issued in 2005 was in the 101635XX serial number range, but I didn’t know what a forge mark was back then and don’t recall ever noticing it on the receiver. I have the choice of a Cerro or Brass Aluminum upper, but again, I haven’t really been able to find any good photos of early FN A4s to tell if a particular forge mark was more common. I know I’m a little obsessive, but I’d like to narrow it down if possible. Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/18/2019 3:43:49 PM EDT
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2019 8:39:39 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wissota4:
Probably my least used rifle :/ https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384425/20190403_185127_resized_1_jpg-916768.JPG |
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Posted: 4/19/2019 8:54:57 AM EDT
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For anyone who's been waiting on these to come back in stock, Ohio Ordnance Works has a limited number of the FN M16A4 NOS uppers available as of this morning.
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Posted: 4/19/2019 9:26:42 AM EDT
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Quote History10 shots at 25m? I'll try it.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2019 12:35:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JLS81]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wissota4:
10 shots at 25m? I'll try it. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2019 5:41:46 PM EDT
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Just got mine all done. Took a Colt SOCOM lower and stuck a BCM Upper (bought here new on the EE) with Knights M5 RAS on it, ordered a Fulton Armory A2 stock assembly with buffer and spring. Love this gun. Feels very solid and now I get the love of the A4.
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