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Dyzastr Member Joined Sep 2017 Posts 1079 EE 100% (324) IN, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 7:00:02 AM EDT [#1] Ive had an arms m68 mount without a spacer and found a good use for it. My eod clone was naked and kept asking for the 552 back. This here feels balanced now and I can actually open her up now that the Redi mag has been taken off.

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Posted: 9/3/2018 8:30:40 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:

Diff light. I had the RM45L on the Black M620. I still have an RM45L on a 952V on another gun.

And yiss.. Looking to grab two at once this week so I don't have to split time between this rfile and the GCQBR, and I don't have to suffer through two waiting periods.

ETA- I snagged a VTAC Delta after seeing the pics I posted above, because I like the weird small batch PR builds. But after holding it and mocking it up, I am not sure I like it lol.

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What exactly didn't you like about it? I'm also considering a g build. There was a beautiful mk8 ddc that I missed getting. Now I've got the bug, and keep looking.

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Posted: 9/3/2018 9:39:24 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
What exactly didn't you like about it? I'm also considering a g build. There was a beautiful mk8 ddc that I missed getting. Now I've got the bug, and keep looking.

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Mounting system is not the most robust. It's a pain to get it aligned in the first place, and then there are no anti-rotation tabs so you end up bumping it out of place at least six times while inserting the metal tabs and aligning them with the corresponding holes in the tube.

I initially torqued each of the four bolts to 45 in/lbs with a drop of blue loctite and I was able to move the rail forceably with my hands after. Realigned, applied another drop of loctite to each bolt and went to 65 in/lbs and there it was solid enough. This isn't a deal breaker on it's own, but I would appreciate if Troy would include some guidance as to the proper values.

And lastly, the tube is too long. I didn't get a sense of this from pics but the tube is 13" and change, closer to 13.5". On a 14.5" this is just a weird look. I don't typically make decisions based solely on aesthetics, but in this case I won't lie- I just did not like the look. It also had a decent amount of flex to it out at the end of the tube.

The sum of these issues was a rail that just didn't give me a good impression.

Now on the other hand, my two favorite rails I own at the moment are a Mk8 and Mk13. G rails for the win- definitely do a G.

pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3438 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 11:36:35 AM EDT [#4] Havent shot this upper in ages Have a black exps im debating switching the 552 out with Attached File
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thanatos8541 Joined Aug 2003 Posts 242 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 4:06:59 PM EDT [#5]

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 15725 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 4:15:49 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By thanatos8541: http://i63.tinypic.com/sb0u1k.jpg View Quote SWEET JESUS! That's badass.
	Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

thanatos8541 Joined Aug 2003 Posts 246 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 5:01:20 PM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: SWEET JESUS! That's badass. View Quote Thanks. Technically, to be “correct” for what I carried, the Surefire Switch would’ve been velcrored to the right side of the 203’s Receiver and the PEQ’s to the left. It should also have a JPoint

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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:18:01 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By thanatos8541:
Thanks.
Technically, to be “correct” for what I carried, the Surefire Switch would’ve been velcrored to the right side of the 203’s Receiver and the PEQ’s to the left. It should also have a JPoint

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Originally Posted By thanatos8541:

Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:

SWEET JESUS!

That's badass.

Thanks.
Technically, to be “correct” for what I carried, the Surefire Switch would’ve been velcrored to the right side of the 203’s Receiver and the PEQ’s to the left. It should also have a JPoint

Either way, it's amazing.

Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

SecretSquirell Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 69849 EE 100% (26) IL, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 6:44:02 PM EDT [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By thanatos8541: http://i63.tinypic.com/sb0u1k.jpg View Quote
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Posted: 9/3/2018 6:45:16 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By thanatos8541:
Thanks.
Technically, to be “correct” for what I carried, the Surefire Switch would’ve been velcrored to the right side of the 203’s Receiver and the PEQ’s to the left. It should also have a JPoint

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Originally Posted By thanatos8541:

Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:

SWEET JESUS!

That's badass.

Thanks.
Technically, to be “correct” for what I carried, the Surefire Switch would’ve been velcrored to the right side of the 203’s Receiver and the PEQ’s to the left. It should also have a JPoint

Is it 40mm or 37?

Without blood, it doesn't count!
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thanatos8541 Joined Aug 2003 Posts 247 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 7:37:25 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Is it 40mm or 37? View Quote It’s a 37mm Barrel.

compuvette My body is an instrument of death.... Joined Nov 2002 Posts 6070 EE 100% (88) FM, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 8:32:37 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By thanatos8541: It’s a 37mm Barrel. View Quote Are you going to stamp it to a DD? I’ve often debated but other than coolness not much utility.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 9:19:43 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By compuvette:
Are you going to stamp it to a DD? I’ve often debated but other than coolness not much utility.

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Originally Posted By thanatos8541:

It’s a 37mm Barrel.

Are you going to stamp it to a DD? I’ve often debated but other than coolness not much utility.

Same, unless I win the lotto and have FU money.

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Posted: 9/3/2018 9:43:23 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By compuvette:

Are you going to stamp it to a DD? I’ve often debated but other than coolness not much utility.

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No. It’s a legal museum piece. The Flash Hider is pinned and welded making it 16” and there’s no reason I can fathom to put a reall 40mm barrel on it or fire a round out of it (carbine or launcher)

FreefallRet Lazy Army retiree Joined Mar 2002 Posts 38343 EE 100% (185) NC, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 11:07:21 PM EDT [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: Havent shot this upper in ages Have a black exps im debating switching the 552 out with https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348028/20180902_202914-2016x790-659845.JPG View Quote what happened to the PEQ?
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rb889 Joined Mar 2014 Posts 6190 EE 100% (8) VA, USA	Posted: 9/3/2018 11:22:44 PM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By thanatos8541: http://i63.tinypic.com/sb0u1k.jpg View Quote Badass... But that mother looks heavy.

thanatos8541 Joined Aug 2003 Posts 249 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/4/2018 6:24:56 AM EDT [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By rb889: Badass... But that mother looks heavy. View Quote Oh it is. Not the most enjoyable thing to carry on a long patrol.

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Posted: 9/5/2018 1:15:49 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:

Mounting system is not the most robust. It's a pain to get it aligned in the first place, and then there are no anti-rotation tabs so you end up bumping it out of place at least six times while inserting the metal tabs and aligning them with the corresponding holes in the tube.

I initially torqued each of the four bolts to 45 in/lbs with a drop of blue loctite and I was able to move the rail forceably with my hands after. Realigned, applied another drop of loctite to each bolt and went to 65 in/lbs and there it was solid enough. This isn't a deal breaker on it's own, but I would appreciate if Troy would include some guidance as to the proper values.

And lastly, the tube is too long. I didn't get a sense of this from pics but the tube is 13" and change, closer to 13.5". On a 14.5" this is just a weird look. I don't typically make decisions based solely on aesthetics, but in this case I won't lie- I just did not like the look. It also had a decent amount of flex to it out at the end of the tube.

The sum of these issues was a rail that just didn't give me a good impression.

Now on the other hand, my two favorite rails I own at the moment are a Mk8 and Mk13. G rails for the win- definitely do a G.

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Wow. I'm surprised it was that bad. I've always wanted to try out either a Vtac or Troy rail on a non clone gun, but I may rethink that.

Originally Posted By pbjunkiee:
Havent shot this upper in ages
Have a black exps im debating switching the 552 out with

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348028/20180902_202914-2016x790-659845.JPG

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Very nice! Whatcha thinkin of replacing the 552 with?

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http://i63.tinypic.com/sb0u1k.jpg

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Sweet baby Jesus!

Dyzastr Member Joined Sep 2017 Posts 1090 EE 100% (324) IN, USA	Posted: 9/5/2018 1:27:28 AM EDT [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By FREEFALLE7: what happened to the PEQ? View Quote Hungry, why wait? Peq 2.

FreefallRet Lazy Army retiree Joined Mar 2002 Posts 38369 EE 100% (185) NC, USA	Posted: 9/5/2018 9:26:50 AM EDT [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Hungry, why wait? Peq 2. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Originally Posted By FREEFALLE7: what happened to the PEQ? Hungry, why wait? Peq 2. Though he might have worked at Jurassic world and had an accident.
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ArmedFerret Joined Mar 2005 Posts 10713 EE 100% (42) MD, USA	Posted: 9/5/2018 9:48:20 AM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By thanatos8541: http://i63.tinypic.com/sb0u1k.jpg View Quote Almost thought that was an Izlid at first....nice rig.

ArmedFerret Joined Mar 2005 Posts 10718 EE 100% (42) MD, USA	Posted: 9/6/2018 4:48:00 PM EDT [#22] Frau requested "a rifle like you had in Afghanistan". Welp. Okey dokey. 16" 6920 barrel, one of those colt stripped uppers that were hydrodipped that were stupid cheap many moons ago, QMS, etc. GWOT Clone Number 2 by Armed Ferret, on Flickr

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Posted: 9/7/2018 12:51:20 PM EDT

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what happened to the PEQ?

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Originally Posted By pbjunkiee:
Havent shot this upper in ages
Have a black exps im debating switching the 552 out with

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348028/20180902_202914-2016x790-659845.JPG

what happened to the PEQ?

@pbjunkiee

We're still waiting

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pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3445 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/7/2018 12:56:47 PM EDT [#24]
	What are you gonna do brother? When 72oz of Cola runs wild on you!

MILSPEC556 JDGAFA Joined Dec 2013 Posts 21503 EE 100% (78) USA	Posted: 9/7/2018 1:05:21 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: View Quote Worst answer evar! I'm going with run over by HMMWV then
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HaveBlue83 Joined Nov 2009 Posts 3557 EE 100% (72) PA, USA	Posted: 9/7/2018 11:56:07 PM EDT [Last Edit: HaveBlue83] [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By FREEFALLE7: what happened to the PEQ? View Quote same thing that happened to my 14.5 barrel and gangsta grip i wanna make another M4 upper, lads, but this one is fun. so, here's some pencil anarchy for the thread.

brodband8 BrOdBaNd8 Joined Oct 2011 Posts 5577 EE 100% (690) FL, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:56:16 AM EDT [Last Edit: brodband8] [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: same thing that happened to my 14.5 barrel and gangsta grip i wanna make another M4 upper, lads, but this one is fun. so, here's some pencil anarchy for the thread. https://s8.postimg.cc/s7wxe1pb9/IMG_20180907_235333.jpg View Quote What kind of riser is that on the EOTech?

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Posted: 9/8/2018 12:54:48 PM EDT

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What kind of riser is that on the EOTech?

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Originally Posted By HaveBlue83:

same thing that happened to my 14.5 barrel and gangsta grip

i wanna make another M4 upper, lads, but this one is fun. so, here's some pencil anarchy for the thread.

https://s8.postimg.cc/s7wxe1pb9/IMG_20180907_235333.jpg

What kind of riser is that on the EOTech?

Mk invisible Mod translucent.

More importantly, what is that yellow stain on his comforter?

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HaveBlue83 Joined Nov 2009 Posts 3558 EE 100% (72) PA, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 2:06:08 PM EDT [Last Edit: HaveBlue83] [#29] i like running irons only to reminisce, so the eotech sometimes just gets tossed in the bag lol. fo realz tho....its a 518-2, comes with 8mm QD ruser. its basucally an AA EXPS setup. not even tide pen works on that stain, man.

LsuJon Joined Oct 2012 Posts 85 EE 100% (45) LA, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 10:03:18 PM EDT [#30] PR is BEST AR

compuvette My body is an instrument of death.... Joined Nov 2002 Posts 6077 EE 100% (88) FM, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 10:07:53 PM EDT [#31]
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pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3453 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:08:38 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By compuvette: https://i.imgur.com/ziOZnJ5.jpg View Quote Wtf laser is that
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Posted: 9/8/2018 11:10:39 PM EDT

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Wtf laser is that

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Originally Posted By pbjunkiee:

Originally Posted By compuvette:
https://i.imgur.com/ziOZnJ5.jpg

Wtf laser is that

PEQ 2, I'm pretty sure??

Eta: actually I'm not sure at all, laser impaired for the most part.

Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

5pt56 Joined Nov 2017 Posts 1158 EE 100% (1360) USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:12:34 PM EDT [#34] Quote History Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: PEQ 2, I'm pretty sure?? View Quote Too small for a PEQ 2 I think. I was thinking a PAQ4 but not certain about that either because the rear control knob looks off. Lol

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Posted: 9/8/2018 11:14:27 PM EDT

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Too small for a PEQ 2 I think. I was thinking a PAQ4 but not certain about that either because the rear control knob looks off. Lol

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Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:

PEQ 2, I'm pretty sure??

Too small for a PEQ 2 I think. I was thinking a PAQ4 but not certain about that either because the rear control knob looks off. Lol

Yeah, rear knob on second look appears fuckey.

Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3454 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:22:35 PM EDT [#36] I think its a vital, but not sure.
	What are you gonna do brother? When 72oz of Cola runs wild on you!

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 15848 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:37:55 PM EDT [#37] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: I think its a vital, but not sure. View Quote VITAL-100?
	Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

compuvette My body is an instrument of death.... Joined Nov 2002 Posts 6079 EE 100% (88) FM, USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:39:34 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: I think its a vital, but not sure. View Quote PB nailed it. Vital-2.
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MILSPEC556 JDGAFA Joined Dec 2013 Posts 21541 EE 100% (78) USA	Posted: 9/8/2018 11:56:27 PM EDT [#39] Yup that's a VITAL. Old skewl
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TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 15851 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2018 12:03:20 AM EDT [#40] Originally Posted By compuvette: PB nailed it. Vital-2. View Quote Originally Posted By MILSPEC556: Yup that's a VITAL. Old skewl View Quote Learned something new today.
	Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

compuvette My body is an instrument of death.... Joined Nov 2002 Posts 6080 EE 100% (88) FM, USA	Posted: 9/9/2018 9:38:19 AM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By MILSPEC556: Yup that's a VITAL. Old skewl View Quote I’ve got a few Vital-2’s and a Vital-100. They are old but work good. As far as laser performance the Vital-2 works just as good as my ATPIAL-C’s and DBAL. The Vital-100 is full power. It looks like a freaking light saber through NODS when turned up.
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Into_the_Void Strength Determination Merciless Forever Joined Oct 2009 Posts 7325 EE 100% (233) PA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2018 8:21:17 PM EDT [#42]

Colt_Chad Joined Aug 2016 Posts 97 EE 100% (17) FL, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 11:44:24 AM EDT [#43] 20180907_170319 by Colt_Chad, on Flickr

TGWLDR Gun whore Joined Dec 2014 Posts 16000 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 12:23:27 PM EDT [Last Edit: TGWLDR] [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By Colt_Chad: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1890/43921939424_000280c90c_h.jpg 20180907_170319 by Colt_Chad, on Flickr View Quote Sexy. Eta: how's the padded BFG working for you?
	Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3469 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 10:06:41 PM EDT [#45] Attached File
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TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 10005 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 10:13:38 PM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By Colt_Chad: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1890/43921939424_000280c90c_h.jpg 20180907_170319 by Colt_Chad, on Flickr View Quote Damn nice. I used to have one just like it but with a waffle stock. I never got along with the Sopmod.

BigBoss01 Joined Feb 2011 Posts 408 EE 100% (66) TX, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 11:40:58 PM EDT [#47] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348028/20180913_210405-1818x3023-670859.JPG View Quote Nice rifles! What scope is that?

pbjunkiee Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 3471 EE 100% (18) FL, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 11:42:37 PM EDT [Last Edit: pbjunkiee] [#48] Prototype of sorts, best guess is a NF Made by japan optics https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Scope-Gurus-I-Got-One-For-Ya/5-1962337/
	What are you gonna do brother? When 72oz of Cola runs wild on you!

BigBoss01 Joined Feb 2011 Posts 409 EE 100% (66) TX, USA	Posted: 9/13/2018 11:45:38 PM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By pbjunkiee: Prototype of sorts, best guess is a NF Made by japan optics https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Scope-Gurus-I-Got-One-For-Ya/5-1962337/ View Quote Awesome. Thanks

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Posted: 9/14/2018 3:36:28 PM EDT

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Sexy.

Eta: how's the padded BFG working for you?

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1890/43921939424_000280c90c_h.jpg 20180907_170319 by Colt_Chad, on Flickr

Sexy.

Eta: how's the padded BFG working for you?

Thanks! I definitely prefer this padded sling to the non-padded Vickers sling on my M16A4 clone. This one is way more comfortable.

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