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Posted: 5/17/2024 5:13:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: Thanks. Was happy I picked up my supressor up the other day. I thought I would post pics of it on both my Block 1 and II. Now I need to get out and shoot it. What Surefire is it? Looks pretty long from my limited handling of an RC2 |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 5:34:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Weasel_Master: What Surefire is it? Looks pretty long from my limited handling of an RC2 It's the socom 300sps. There were no rc2 or mini in stock neither 7.62 or 556. It will work well as I have ak as well as a 6.5 creed bolt gun in the works. It is around 7.8 or 7.9" long I think and the rc2 is 6.4 I believe. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:21:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: It's the socom 300sps. There were no rc2 or mini in stock neither 7.62 or 556. It will work well as I have ak as well as a 6.5 creed bolt gun in the works. It is around 7.8 or 7.9" long I think and the rc2 is 6.4 I believe. Just for my own learning, is there a different adapter as I assume the four prongs are larger for bigger calibers or are they just reamed out? There's a .338 Surefire in stock locally, the thing is huge. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:27:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Weasel_Master: Just for my own learning, is there a different adapter as I assume the four prongs are larger for bigger calibers or are they just reamed out? There's a .338 Surefire in stock locally, the thing is huge. My 6.5 and ak both use different adaptors. Ak has a 14x1mm lh warcomp. 6.5 has a 7.62 muzzlebrake. Block 1 has sfct 556 and my block II andvmy ris iii build both have 4 prong. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:29:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: THEdtw]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Weasel_Master: Just for my own learning, is there a different adapter as I assume the four prongs are larger for bigger calibers or are they just reamed out? There's a .338 Surefire in stock locally, the thing is huge. Can't speak to that behemoth, but the 7.62 SF cans will mate up and work on 5.56 mounts no problem. Thread pitch of the adapter itself will vary based on model and can be host specific. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:51:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By THEdtw: Can't speak to that behemoth, but the 7.62 SF cans will mate up and work on 5.56 mounts no problem. Thread pitch of the adapter itself will vary based on model and can be host specific. Lmao. The 7.62 rc2 is longer than this can ie my can by a whole half an inch. The 7.62 ti is the same length as this one. Or were you referring to the 338 can? |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:19:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: Lmao. The 7.62 rc2 is longer than this can by a whole half an inch. The 7.62 ti is the same length as this one. Huh? The 7.62 rc2 is certainly not bigger than the .338 in either length or girth lol. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:26:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By THEdtw: Huh? The 7.62 rc2 is certainly not bigger than the .338 in either length or girth lol. I thought you were referring to my supressor as that was what he was asking about and said it looked big Originally compared to the rc2.. that's why if you looked I asked were you referring to my supressor or the 338.. Edit. Nevermind.. it never updated.. I got a call during typing.. sorry lol.. It is fixed now.. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:04:20 PM EDT
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Ha sorry for the confusion. Only ever handled an rc2 once to check out a local members before buying one. The 7.62 on your rifle looked bigger, more than the 1/2" you stated. The .338 I didn't handle at the local shop but it looked pretty sizable.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:10:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Weasel_Master: Ha sorry for the confusion. Only ever handled an rc2 once to check out a local members before buying one. The 7.62 on your rifle looked bigger, more than the 1/2" you stated. The .338 I didn't handle at the local shop but it looked pretty sizable. The 5.56 rc2 is 6.4". My supressor is 7.8 or 7 9. The 7.62 rc2 is 8.4 or 8.5. So my supressor is roughly 1.4 to 1.5" longer than a 5.56 rc2 and about .5" shorter than a 7.62 rc2 |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 5/22/2024 10:48:01 AM EDT
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Have Wilcox Aimpoint mounts dried up? Buddy gave me a salty old M68 with the later QRP1 mount. Want to replace it with a Wilcox to make it more SOCOMy.
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Posted: 5/22/2024 12:27:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Have Wilcox Aimpoint mounts dried up? Buddy gave me a salty old M68 with the later QRP1 mount. Want to replace it with a Wilcox to make it more SOCOMy. 
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Posted: 5/22/2024 12:59:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LsuJon: Wilcox mount would really just make it more Seameny (Navy). LOL |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 5/22/2024 1:06:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LsuJon: Wilcox mount would really just make it more Seameny (Navy). True. I wonder if I could swap out the rear sight on a new #38 EX with my old ARMS rear sight and do a Haley M4A1? |
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Posted: 5/22/2024 3:48:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: True. I wonder if I could swap out the rear sight on a new #38 EX with my old ARMS rear sight and do a Haley M4A1? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Originally Posted By LsuJon: Wilcox mount would really just make it more Seameny (Navy). True. I wonder if I could swap out the rear sight on a new #38 EX with my old ARMS rear sight and do a Haley M4A1? |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:48:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Have Wilcox Aimpoint mounts dried up? Buddy gave me a salty old M68 with the later QRP1 mount. Want to replace it with a Wilcox to make it more SOCOMy. I went with a pri mount. From what I understand wilcox copied them. They're machine vs extruded, have a larger clamping area and a smaller footprint nut that is steel vs aluminum. Optics planet has them the cheapest if you decide to go that route. Here's the link... https://www.opticsplanet.com/precision-reflex-30mm-aimpoint-non-adjustable-ring.html?_iv_code=3AK-RMT-30NDRI-01-0030  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:52:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: I went with a pri mount. From what I understand wilcox copied them. They're machine vs extruded, have a larger clamping area and a smaller footprint nut that is steel vs aluminum. Optics planet has them the cheapest if you decide to go that route. Here's the link... https://www.opticsplanet.com/precision-reflex-30mm-aimpoint-non-adjustable-ring.html?_iv_code=3AK-RMT-30NDRI-01-0030 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/Screenshot_20240523_094456_Samsung_Inter-3221469.JPG Pics from reddit comparing the two side by side...  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 1:51:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JSPA]
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I had a Wilcox on mine for a while. Honestly, I think it’s really overpriced for what it is.
I know I know clone and all but still… The clamp doesn’t have a real way to get it tightened down aside from finger tight or using a tool; my cross bolt was long and a screwdriver/coin never worked. Eventually I just went back to the qrp as I felt it seemed stronger overall Just my $.02 |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 4:04:21 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached File Attached FileI got the chance to make the Lord's grip. Fun little project. Sold as fast as I could make it
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NE, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2024 9:10:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2024 9:37:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'm digging that rattle can paint job! |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 9:39:01 PM EDT
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Ssa-e are on sale from primary arms. Under 150.00.
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Posted: 5/25/2024 8:47:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI paint most of my ARs but I've held off on this one  Attached FileI think I just found the motivation |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 10:40:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I paint most of my ARs but I've held off on this one https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000000823_jpg-3222874.JPG I think I just found the motivation Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I paint most of my ARs but I've held off on this one https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000000823_jpg-3222874.JPG I think I just found the motivation It is slick though Kinda wanna build another one and look for a DD dealer as well |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 2:34:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I paint most of my ARs but I've held off on this one https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000000823_jpg-3222874.JPG I think I just found the motivation Painting guns is good for the soul. Ordered a #38 EX Swan Sleeve. |
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Posted: 5/28/2024 4:35:10 PM EDT
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Small piece came in.
  
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Posted: 5/31/2024 11:21:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Painting guns is good for the soul. Ordered a #38 EX Swan Sleeve. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Originally Posted By 03RN: I paint most of my ARs but I've held off on this one https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000000823_jpg-3222874.JPG I think I just found the motivation Painting guns is good for the soul. Ordered a #38 EX Swan Sleeve. No doubt  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 12:05:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/4/2024 2:53:59 PM EDT
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Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested.
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Posted: 6/4/2024 3:30:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134658_jpg-3232126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134835_jpg-3232127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134852_jpg-3232128.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_135307_jpg-3232131.JPG Nice. 
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Posted: 6/4/2024 4:54:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Nice. Thanks tig! I'm looking into the manganese phosphating process now |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 6:43:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Thanks tig! I'm looking into the manganese phosphating process now Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Nice. Thanks tig! I'm looking into the manganese phosphating process now @TNTundra16 Site message sent. |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 8:34:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134658_jpg-3232126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134835_jpg-3232127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134852_jpg-3232128.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_135307_jpg-3232131.JPG |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 8:47:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thatARMSguy: What's this? A jig of some kind? It's for a side sling swivel. The older ones had this to adapt to a m4 barrel or a thinner barrel. |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 9:04:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thatARMSguy: What's this? A jig of some kind? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thatARMSguy: Originally Posted By TNTundra16: Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134658_jpg-3232126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134835_jpg-3232127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134852_jpg-3232128.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_135307_jpg-3232131.JPG  Attached FileSide sling mount, bracket fits both .625"/.750" barrel journals. |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 9:47:22 PM EDT
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Is ERGO's FDE or coyote closer to the ones they make for Magpul? I noticed they had both available and figured someone here would probably know.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2024 10:09:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: It's for a side sling swivel. The older ones had this to adapt to a m4 barrel or a thinner barrel. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: It's for a side sling swivel. The older ones had this to adapt to a m4 barrel or a thinner barrel. Originally Posted By TGWLDR: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/416992/svl002kit_jpg-3232509.JPG Side sling mount, bracket fits both .625"/.750" barrel journals. Neat, when were these things common? Early 2000s? |
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Posted: 6/4/2024 10:46:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tarheel7734]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thatARMSguy: Neat, when were these things common? Early 2000s? The double sided Started when they rolled out the m16a2 in the 80s. They were used for the m203 as it made the bottom sling swivel unaccessible. As the m4 and m16a2 were the standard rifle and the m16a2 was pretty out of service, there wasn't really a need for the double sided version as all barrels were the heavier profile. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 2:26:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134658_jpg-3232126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134835_jpg-3232127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134852_jpg-3232128.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_135307_jpg-3232131.JPG Good job, with Retros becoming popular there will be a demand. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 5:34:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Good job, with Retros becoming popular there will be a demand. Thanks CD! I will be milling the first batch of 10 shortly. I'm also looking into parkerizing these as well. I will post these on the EE once they're available. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 6:34:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thatARMSguy: Neat, when were these things common? Early 2000s?  Attached FileColt 1980's Sling Swivel Kit for the M16A2 and M16A1 Rifle. These kits were also used on the early M4 and M4A1 Carbine. Originally developed for the M16A2 Rifle for use with the M203 Grenade Launcher, this military side-mounting sling adapter (kit) will fit onto any barrel with a 0.750 front sight base, or 0.625 front sight base. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 9:47:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: Would this be something any of y'all would be interested in? Couldn't find these anywhere so I cnc machined them out of 1018 mild steel barstock. Boss says we can do a small batch if we can get enough people interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134658_jpg-3232126.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134835_jpg-3232127.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_134852_jpg-3232128.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240604_135307_jpg-3232131.JPG I get probably 5+ questions a year on where to find these, I'd say make a small run. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 12:41:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: I get probably 5+ questions a year on where to find these, I'd say make a small run.  Attached FileFirst run finished. Off to RAW to get parked when he's back in the shop. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 12:51:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNTundra16: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/591334/20240605_093049_jpg-3233037.JPG First run finished. Off to RAW to get parked when he's back in the shop. Skillz. |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 5:56:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/8/2024 1:15:18 PM EDT
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Have we seen any other instances of the 38-EX used on M4s?
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Posted: 6/8/2024 1:42:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: https://i.imgur.com/xVlfheY.jpg What's the screw on the front of the ARMS rail for? |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 2:16:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midazoslam: Have we seen any other instances of the 38-EX used on M4s? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midazoslam: Have we seen any other instances of the 38-EX used on M4s? Early 2000s Force Reconnaissance is all I’ve seen.   Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: What's the screw on the front of the ARMS rail for? I don’t even know. There was also some tab thing with it that was maybe supposed to hook into a regular handguard or something. I took it off and just put the screw back on like Travis’s gun.  |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 2:27:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Early 2000s Force Reconnaissance is all I’ve seen. https://i.imgur.com/AS9vGMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7CVnxI2.jpg I don’t even know. There was also some tab thing with it that was maybe supposed to hook into a regular handguard or something. I took it off and just put the screw back on like Travis’s gun. https://i.imgur.com/n8cmDfN.png Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: Originally Posted By Midazoslam: Have we seen any other instances of the 38-EX used on M4s? Early 2000s Force Reconnaissance is all I’ve seen. https://i.imgur.com/AS9vGMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7CVnxI2.jpg Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: What's the screw on the front of the ARMS rail for? I don’t even know. There was also some tab thing with it that was maybe supposed to hook into a regular handguard or something. I took it off and just put the screw back on like Travis’s gun. https://i.imgur.com/n8cmDfN.png Quick search turned up an Arf thread. Guy said was supposedly for a brush guard but had never seen a pic of one. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/A-R-M-S--38-EX-Swan-Sleeve-questions/18-762863/ |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 4:29:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: https://i.imgur.com/xVlfheY.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy: https://i.imgur.com/xVlfheY.jpg Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: What's the screw on the front of the ARMS rail for?  Originally Posted By Midazoslam: Have we seen any other instances of the 38-EX used on M4s?  |
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