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Posted: 2/19/2019 3:02:36 PM EDT
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Looking forward to the PSA M4A1 lowers. I'll probably buy 2, and SBR one of them. Where's the most unobtrusive place to engrave an SBR lower these days? And how little text can you get away with?
While we're at it, where can you get a Prancing Pony logo engraved and re-anodized? |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 3:04:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalGarand44:
Looking forward to the PSA M4A1 lowers. I'll probably buy 2, and SBR one of them. Where's the most unobtrusive place to engrave an SBR lower these days? And how little text can you get away with? While we're at it, where can you get a Prancing Pony logo engraved and re-anodized? Good luck getting a pony engraved. Wouldn't go very well on a psa marked lower anyway. |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 7:18:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
Good news this morning: Kay from Knight's Armament said they want me to send back the whole rail kit and they will replace it with a brand new RIS with the correct markings. Just waiting on my RMA details. Glad it's going to work out. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
Originally Posted By JLAudio:
I almost pulled the trigger on the same one you bought, but business travel got in the way and i forgot about it until you posted you snagged it. Seems like prices are all over the map on RIS's. I'd bet you wanted that one because you thought it was new old stock - at least thats why i wanted it and was willing to pay that much for it. What a bummer. I'm sure they will make it right. ... I'd do what RMiller said - send it back. |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 8:00:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wissota4:
Trigger area is my go to spot now. Good luck getting a pony engraved. Wouldn't go very well on a psa marked lower anyway. Looking forward to the PSA M4A1s also but like Wissota I won’t be engraving anything on them. (Now I’ll GBPSE) |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 9:35:09 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
Good news this morning: Kay from Knight's Armament said they want me to send back the whole rail kit and they will replace it with a brand new RIS with the correct markings. Just waiting on my RMA details. Glad it's going to work out. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR:
Originally Posted By JLAudio:
I almost pulled the trigger on the same one you bought, but business travel got in the way and i forgot about it until you posted you snagged it. Seems like prices are all over the map on RIS's. I'd bet you wanted that one because you thought it was new old stock - at least thats why i wanted it and was willing to pay that much for it. What a bummer. I'm sure they will make it right. ... I'd do what RMiller said - send it back. 
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Posted: 2/19/2019 9:39:00 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Yeah inside the trigger guard area is the bomb. I just put my first/last name on one side & City/State on the other. Very unobtrusive. Looking forward to the PSA M4A1s also but like Wissota I won’t be engraving anything on them. (Now I’ll GBPSE) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C6H12O6:
Originally Posted By wissota4:
Trigger area is my go to spot now. Good luck getting a pony engraved. Wouldn't go very well on a psa marked lower anyway. Looking forward to the PSA M4A1s also but like Wissota I won’t be engraving anything on them. (Now I’ll GBPSE) |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 10:51:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stinkypol]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalGarand44:
Looking forward to the PSA M4A1 lowers. I'll probably buy 2, and SBR one of them. Where's the most unobtrusive place to engrave an SBR lower these days? And how little text can you get away with? While we're at it, where can you get a Prancing Pony logo engraved and re-anodized? Here's a link to their page, about half way down. https://www.veritasmachiningllc.com/nfaweapons |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2019 11:21:49 PM EDT
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Got my EXPS back from San Antonio Laser Engraving today with a cameo from their Hillary Prison Princess mag. Also purchased a SOCOM-SB so the NFA wait begins again
 
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:00:25 AM EDT
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Nice. Is that an actual QR code for the SN or just for show?
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:10:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FDEinAZ:
Got my EXPS back from San Antonio Laser Engraving today with a cameo from their Hillary Prison Princess mag. Also purchased a SOCOM-SB so the NFA wait begins again https://i.postimg.cc/gkkMXHsX/003-edit.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XNgHYzf6/005-edit.jpg |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:12:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daojag:
Nice. Is that an actual QR code for the SN or just for show? |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 2:00:46 AM EDT
[#12]
Replaced some gas rings, tightened and restaked gas key. One upper has shot out barrel.
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Posted: 2/20/2019 2:19:31 AM EDT
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Brownells had 10% off and 6% cash back today, so I decided to play RIS II lottery one more time :D. I figure best-case, I get an even more awesome RIS II; worst-case, I get a spare 10.3 barrel that I needed anyway.
I was also thinking about finally taking the plunge and ordering an NT4... but now it seems no one has any in stock :\. At least not at a (relatively) decent price. I'd found one for $1,340 when I was looking back in January, and they had stock last I checked a few weeks ago... now, nothin'. 
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
That's the only decent reason. Ability to flip it up with a LAM in the way. Generally speaking, its best to have your LAM pushed as far forward as possible. BUIS complicate that. I personally recently went from normal to flipped backward to no BUIS. Then I stripped the 5 years worth of paint off my 99051 and realized how Purdy it was, threw it back on. 
You'll have to excuse the dbal fellas https://i.imgur.com/Q82VIaW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JAXNqYI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XiQM67P.jpg I saw one almost exactly like it on the EE maybe 6 months back and I almost bought it. Had no plan to build another CQBR at the time, so it seemed kinda unnecessary; I should've known you can never have too many 99051s :\. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 3:31:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Brownells had 10% off and 6% cash back today, so I decided to play RIS II lottery one more time :D. I figure best-case, I get an even more awesome RIS II; worst-case, I get a spare 10.3 barrel that I needed anyway. 
Good luck on the RIS II loto! |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 4:19:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smitty_007: Dammit, I was going to do the same tonight and forgot the code ends at 2359 central time. Man I really hope they have another 10% off in a couple days while AJ is still at 6%...wanted to get one for an extra 10.3” barrel.
Good luck on the RIS II loto! |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 6:28:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
[#16]
Range day with 6.5" of fresh powder and still snowing. 136m from catwalk to iron maiden.
 136m standing Transition drill-multiple targets 25m.  Transition drill CD |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 10:13:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Akin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smitty_007:
Dammit, I was going to do the same tonight and forgot the code ends at 2359 central time. Man I really hope they have another 10% off in a couple days while AJ is still at 6%...wanted to get one for an extra 10.3” barrel.
Good luck on the RIS II loto! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smitty_007:
Originally Posted By krdt:
Brownells had 10% off and 6% cash back today, so I decided to play RIS II lottery one more time :D. I figure best-case, I get an even more awesome RIS II; worst-case, I get a spare 10.3 barrel that I needed anyway.
Good luck on the RIS II loto! Y’all use so many acronyms and slang, sometimes I wish there was a translation guide so I can keep up! 
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Posted: 2/20/2019 10:16:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin: How is it a loto? Don’t they all come with the RIS II? Y’all use so many acronyms and slang, sometimes I wish there was a translation guide so I can keep up! |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 10:34:56 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Replaced some gas rings, tightened and restaked gas key. One upper has shot out barrel. I ask because both my M4A1 and mk18 uppers are mil surp and while they shoot straight now I'm always curious how close to end of life they are having been once issued. 
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Posted: 2/20/2019 10:59:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conservakid: How do you officially make the determination that a barrel is shot out? Gauge it somehow? I ask because both my M4A1 and mk18 uppers are mil surp and while they shoot straight now I'm always curious how close to end of life they are having been once issued. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/40191603143_599984fa0b_k.jpg CD |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:25:56 PM EDT
[#21]
do my shopping skills just suck or has DD discontinued that rail?
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:29:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
do my shopping skills just suck or has DD discontinued that rail? |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:45:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ArmyPilot12]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
do my shopping skills just suck or has DD discontinued that rail? |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 12:59:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: It's been a long time since the rail has been sold individually. Quite a few years. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:03:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
well this was a new project idea for me.... Well onto the next idea i suppose Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
Originally Posted By Outrider: It's been a long time since the rail has been sold individually. Quite a few years. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:03:28 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
well this was a new project idea for me.... Well onto the next idea i suppose Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Snaps:
Originally Posted By Outrider: It's been a long time since the rail has been sold individually. Quite a few years. I'll be posting one of the three up on the EE in a week or so. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:18:55 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Brownells had 10% off and 6% cash back today, so I decided to play RIS II lottery one more time :D. I figure best-case, I get an even more awesome RIS II; worst-case, I get a spare 10.3 barrel that I needed anyway. I was also thinking about finally taking the plunge and ordering an NT4... but now it seems no one has any in stock :\. At least not at a (relatively) decent price. I'd found one for $1,340 when I was looking back in January, and they had stock last I checked a few weeks ago... now, nothin'. https://i.imgur.com/I1MWyo4.jpg Lucky bastige. That's pretty much the exact shade of anodized 99051 I'm looking for to use on my new build. Who knew what a snazzy 99051 you had lurking under all that rattle can ;p. I saw one almost exactly like it on the EE maybe 6 months back and I almost bought it. Had no plan to build another CQBR at the time, so it seemed kinda unnecessary; I should've known you can never have too many 99051s :\. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt:
Brownells had 10% off and 6% cash back today, so I decided to play RIS II lottery one more time :D. I figure best-case, I get an even more awesome RIS II; worst-case, I get a spare 10.3 barrel that I needed anyway. I was also thinking about finally taking the plunge and ordering an NT4... but now it seems no one has any in stock :\. At least not at a (relatively) decent price. I'd found one for $1,340 when I was looking back in January, and they had stock last I checked a few weeks ago... now, nothin'. https://i.imgur.com/I1MWyo4.jpg Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
That's the only decent reason. Ability to flip it up with a LAM in the way. Generally speaking, its best to have your LAM pushed as far forward as possible. BUIS complicate that. I personally recently went from normal to flipped backward to no BUIS. Then I stripped the 5 years worth of paint off my 99051 and realized how Purdy it was, threw it back on.
You'll have to excuse the dbal fellas https://i.imgur.com/Q82VIaW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JAXNqYI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XiQM67P.jpg I saw one almost exactly like it on the EE maybe 6 months back and I almost bought it. Had no plan to build another CQBR at the time, so it seemed kinda unnecessary; I should've known you can never have too many 99051s :\. this is my fourth one. Got lucky on this one via @Stealthguy who's queer and doesn't CQBR anymore.Ill be keeping this un'.
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:30:57 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Range day with 6.5" of fresh powder and still snowing. 136m from catwalk to iron maiden.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMqauu5-Yk
Transition drill-multiple targets 25m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbVhpBNhjQw
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:52:43 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
That's the only decent reason. Ability to flip it up with a LAM in the way. Generally speaking, its best to have your LAM pushed as far forward as possible. BUIS complicate that. I personally recently went from normal to flipped backward to no BUIS. Then I stripped the 5 years worth of paint off my 99051 and realized how Purdy it was, threw it back on.
You'll have to excuse the dbal fellas https://i.imgur.com/Q82VIaW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JAXNqYI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XiQM67P.jpg |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:58:32 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
How did you safely get the paint off? I have a couple of used parts I bought that I would like to get back to original but I don't want to hurt the original finish. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
That's the only decent reason. Ability to flip it up with a LAM in the way. Generally speaking, its best to have your LAM pushed as far forward as possible. BUIS complicate that. I personally recently went from normal to flipped backward to no BUIS. Then I stripped the 5 years worth of paint off my 99051 and realized how Purdy it was, threw it back on.
You'll have to excuse the dbal fellas https://i.imgur.com/Q82VIaW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JAXNqYI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XiQM67P.jpg
This time I looked at my box of alcohol wipes and figured what the fuck- good idea fairy. Scrubbing that thing with 4 alcohol wipes totally removed who knows how many years worth and layers of baked on paint. It worked more effectively than citri. Won't damage the finish either. Higher alcohol content the better. (Would aim for 91 percent isopropyl) - mine were 70 percent. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 2:04:04 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 2:10:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JSchell1309]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc: How did you safely get the paint off? I have a couple of used parts I bought that I would like to get back to original but I don't want to hurt the original finish. Always best to test a small patch of your paint remover on a surface of the part that will never be seen. Just do it slowly and a small area at a time. Always best to spray, wipe, use a clean section of cloth, spray, wipe, new section, etc. Don't get crazy with scrubbing, just spray and wipe, let the acetone do it's job in making the polymer paint soluble. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 3:30:13 PM EDT
[#33]
How common are the PRI Gasbusters on Mk18 Mod 1's and longer Block II rifles?
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Posted: 2/20/2019 4:10:22 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Its funny you asked. I usually use citristip which takes a couple of coats and burns the skin.
This time I looked at my box of alcohol wipes and figured what the fuck- good idea fairy. Scrubbing that thing with 4 alcohol wipes totally removed who knows how many years worth and layers of baked on paint. It worked more effectively than citri. Won't damage the finish either. Higher alcohol content the better. (Would aim for 91 percent isopropyl) - mine were 70 percent. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 4:45:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
Thanks! Its working like a champ! I only have 70% ones right now but it's getting the layers of paint off my AN/PEQ-2A really well! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Its funny you asked. I usually use citristip which takes a couple of coats and burns the skin.
This time I looked at my box of alcohol wipes and figured what the fuck- good idea fairy. Scrubbing that thing with 4 alcohol wipes totally removed who knows how many years worth and layers of baked on paint. It worked more effectively than citri. Won't damage the finish either. Higher alcohol content the better. (Would aim for 91 percent isopropyl) - mine were 70 percent. I was really surprised with how well these things work. Cheap as shit, too.
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Posted: 2/20/2019 6:16:18 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Dude I have regretted every 99051 I have ever gotten rid of. this is my fourth one. Got lucky on this one via @Stealthguy who's queer and doesn't CQBR anymore.Ill be keeping this un'. So basically, it’s just like our cocks. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 7:29:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
I have the same upper. It’s just a little bit longer. So basically, it’s just like our cocks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthGuy:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Dude I have regretted every 99051 I have ever gotten rid of. this is my fourth one. Got lucky on this one via @Stealthguy who's queer and doesn't CQBR anymore.Ill be keeping this un'. So basically, it’s just like our cocks. Told you he's queer. 👉👈 |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2019 9:28:57 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalGarand44:
Looking forward to the PSA M4A1 lowers. I'll probably buy 2, and SBR one of them. Where's the most unobtrusive place to engrave an SBR lower these days? And how little text can you get away with? While we're at it, where can you get a Prancing Pony logo engraved and re-anodized? |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 9:29:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SlasherMcGee]
[#39]
Originally Posted By socommatthews:
Hopefully this is Mk18 enough to be posted in here. I have an LMT Gen1 coming today to replace the N1 as I really don't like it. I also switched out the 3P for the Surefire brake to hopefully prevent premature wear on my SOCOM RC that I should have this summer sometime, hence the Warden. http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o709/vickmacky/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20190220_111356_zpssbeissg7.jpg |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 9:42:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By socommatthews:
Hopefully this is Mk18 enough to be posted in here. I have an LMT Gen1 coming today to replace the N1 as I really don't like it. I also switched out the 3P for the Surefire brake to hopefully prevent premature wear on my SOCOM RC that I should have this summer sometime, hence the Warden. http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o709/vickmacky/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20190220_111356_zpssbeissg7.jpg
Can’t wait for my Mk18 upper to show up, then I get to track down the taupe 99051 and a brown RIS II Rail for it 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 12:27:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subiescott: Yeah, this. When can we expect them? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subiescott: Yeah, this. When can we expect them? Originally Posted By Swanson2255:
How common are the PRI Gasbusters on Mk18 Mod 1's and longer Block II rifles? CD |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:37:42 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Replaced some gas rings, tightened and restaked gas key. One upper has shot out barrel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6670_jpg-851615.JPG CD |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:57:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5: With all the variations of rails, lengths, and FSB or not, is it an individual choice on how the guns are set up? Pretty neat to see the variations CD |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 8:07:26 AM EDT
[#44]
Are the Badger Ordnance MK12 gas blocks an acceptable alternative for a clone?
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Posted: 2/21/2019 9:18:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4arc:
Are the Badger Ordnance MK12 gas blocks an acceptable alternative for a clone? CD |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 9:43:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Yes CD 
WARNING: NOT a 10.3"  Attached File |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/21/2019 10:30:35 AM EDT
[#47]
Light, nimble, accurate....one of my favorite shorties.
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USA
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Posted: 2/21/2019 10:48:33 AM EDT
[#48]
Would someone care to provide a rundown of the various devices used on top of the rail and what they do? I'm not familiar with any of that stuff.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 10:57:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
Would someone care to provide a rundown of the various devices used on top of the rail and what they do? I'm not familiar with any of that stuff. Then you have a tape switch for either or both devices mentioned above. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 11:25:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By billytehbob: Flash light for illumination, a PEQ box that’s usually straddled on the 12 o’clock rail, that’s used to laze targets for ID/engagement under NVGs. They have a visible laser, too, though I never use mine for that. Also has an IR illuminator that works as a spot light under NVGs. Then you have a tape switch for either or both devices mentioned above. |
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