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Posted: 5/18/2020 2:46:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: I agree, but also remember there are companies out there that will buy all of it and resell them at 200% markup just because it's "clone" stuff. Companies like Charlies Custom Clones. Horrible business practices, but people still give them money. First thing that came to mind |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2020 2:59:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: First thing that came to mind 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2020 3:03:04 PM EDT
[#3]
Slick side 2055 Al–Li upper on a partial MK18 clone... yes or no?
Have one siting around, wondering if I should just get an M4 upper instead for it to "look" correct. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 3:45:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By truedef: Slick side 2055 Al–Li upper on a partial MK18 clone... yes or no? Have one siting around, wondering if I should just get an M4 upper instead for it to "look" correct. You already know the correct answer. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 3:46:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer5: You already know the correct answer. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer5: Originally Posted By truedef: Slick side 2055 Al–Li upper on a partial MK18 clone... yes or no? Have one siting around, wondering if I should just get an M4 upper instead for it to "look" correct. You already know the correct answer. Or should.... |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 4:06:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By truedef: Slick side 2055 Al–Li upper on a partial MK18 clone... yes or no? Have one siting around, wondering if I should just get an M4 upper instead for it to "look" correct. Wtf.gif |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 4:51:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: 103 each was a stupid good deal. even the bcg's at 154 each was a great deal. i'd be lying if i didn't say i bought a hand full of each for the stock piles :/ colt uppers work well for bartering. I’ll trade one for an older kac 99051 
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Posted: 5/18/2020 5:12:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR: Unless the owner painted the body of that KAC legacy, full-size 200-600M rear folding sight (and why would you?), it's airsoft. Full-size and micro rears were never made in any color other the standard gun metal finish. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR: Originally Posted By SgtOsiris: That 600m is dope Unless the owner painted the body of that KAC legacy, full-size 200-600M rear folding sight (and why would you?), it's airsoft. Full-size and micro rears were never made in any color other the standard gun metal finish. Not entirely true; there have been tanodized KAC rears made, but they are extremely rare. Most likely if you see one and don't trust the source, they're probably airsoft as you said. But... Real KAC tano 600m:  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2020 6:27:52 PM EDT
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Looking to put a 600 series surefire on my mk18 but it doesn’t have a mount. Does anyone know where I can find a regular thumb screw mount for it?
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Posted: 5/18/2020 6:56:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: Looking to put a 600 series surefire on my mk18 but it doesn’t have a mount. Does anyone know where I can find a regular thumb screw mount for it? There's usually a few in the ee. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 7:01:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -KentuckyWindage-]
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Posted: 5/18/2020 7:01:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By krdt: Not entirely true; there have been tanodized KAC rears made, but they are extremely rare. Most likely if you see one and don't trust the source, they're probably airsoft as you said. But... Real KAC tano 600m: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/32382395847_48f22de80e_b.jpg Yeah, the one I have was sourced from the EE and is an original KAC 600m just ceracoated FDE. Gonna swap it out with a 300m (97082). |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 7:17:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2020 7:31:24 PM EDT
[#14]
I've been on an "ejecting brass" photo kick lately, lol.
More pew pew :D.   
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:01:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By truedef: Slick side 2055 Al–Li upper on a partial MK18 clone... yes or no? Have one siting around, wondering if I should just get an M4 upper instead for it to "look" correct. 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:01:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: Not entirely true; there have been tanodized KAC rears made, but they are extremely rare. Most likely if you see one and don't trust the source, they're probably airsoft as you said. But... Real KAC tano 600m: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/32382395847_48f22de80e_b.jpg I stand corrected! Have never seen that before. Funny how this now potentially explains why the airsoft versions are colored that way. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:25:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR: I stand corrected! Have never seen that before. Funny how this now potentially explains why the airsoft versions are colored that way. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ_SBR: Originally Posted By krdt: Not entirely true; there have been tanodized KAC rears made, but they are extremely rare. Most likely if you see one and don't trust the source, they're probably airsoft as you said. But... Real KAC tano 600m: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/32382395847_48f22de80e_b.jpg I stand corrected! Have never seen that before. Funny how this now potentially explains why the airsoft versions are colored that way. Ya, it's sorta like the 99051 airsoft copies with the circular hole in the frame and a flat face on the sight tower. It's actually based on the very early and real version of the 99051, but many people have incorrectly assumed it was just an "airsoft fake" type thing.  Kinda funny the weird things the airsoft companies get their hands on to copy; sometimes copying stuff so rare it isn't readily apparent it was based on a real product, lol. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 4:49:51 PM EDT
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How have y’all been attaching slings to the gen Juan sopmod stocks?
Here’s what I did. Just curious if anyone has a better way. 
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Posted: 5/19/2020 5:12:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: How have y’all been attaching slings to the gen Juan sopmod stocks? Here’s what I did. Just curious if anyone has a better way. https://i.imgur.com/1mjIG6L.jpg If I use a slot I'll take one triglide slide off, run the sling through the slot in the stock, loop the sling through the triglide and back out the same hole in the stock then through the triglide that I left on the sling for length adjustment. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 5:17:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: If I use a slot I'll take one triglide slide off, run the sling through the slot in the stock, loop the sling through the triglide and back out the same hole in the stock then through the triglide that I left on the sling for length adjustment. Dang that's a good one. I'll give it a try. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 5:29:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: How have y'all been attaching slings to the gen Juan sopmod stocks? Here's what I did. Just curious if anyone has a better way. https://i.imgur.com/1mjIG6L.jpg Probably a better way, but this has worked for me.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 5:53:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Dang that's a good one. I'll give it a try. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Originally Posted By King_Mud: If I use a slot I'll take one triglide slide off, run the sling through the slot in the stock, loop the sling through the triglide and back out the same hole in the stock then through the triglide that I left on the sling for length adjustment. Dang that's a good one. I'll give it a try.  Attached File |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 6:01:38 PM EDT
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Off Topic and if this isn't allowed I understand, but any of you watching Seal Team (CBS)?
There have been a couple MK18s on there but the actual team uses 416s primarily. It gives me the cloner sweats watching the show because I'd like all of those good looking guns and you see them in pretty good (fictional) use. For a gear junkie it's a pretty good show. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 6:25:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blindrocket: Off Topic and if this isn't allowed I understand, but any of you watching Seal Team (CBS)? There have been a couple MK18s on there but the actual team uses 416s primarily. It gives me the cloner sweats watching the show because I'd like all of those good looking guns and you see them in pretty good (fictional) use. For a gear junkie it's a pretty good show. Just don't pay any mind to the main character Jason never looking down his eotech and always firing with the stock under his armpit. The rest is great! |
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USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 6:25:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200519-165130_Drive_jpg-1424006.JPG Well I guess I should have read the instructions 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 6:43:21 PM EDT
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I haven’t seen any mk18s on there. Do you know which episodes by chance? All I’ve seen is 416s and I’ve noticed they are all running 14.5s on the newest episodes. Found that interesting being the legit producers they have.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2020 7:32:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: I haven’t seen any mk18s on there. Do you know which episodes by chance? All I’ve seen is 416s and I’ve noticed they are all running 14.5s on the newest episodes. Found that interesting being the legit producers they have. That website that tells firearms used in movies and tv shows listed MK18 in season three, I do remember that specifically. It has the specific episode. It wasn't by the main team though. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 9:31:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: Not a SOPMOD, but even with one, I just do it like this. Probably a better way, but this has worked for me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78310/20180514_193439_jpg-1423962.JPG |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 10:37:15 AM EDT
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Pic thread.
Got my SBR lower set up for the MK18 to live on. Sling attachments installed and vickers sling in the mail. Now I just need my RC to get released from jail and I’ll be all set. Not completely sold on the N1 stock though. Oh I painted it too!    |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 12:49:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jwc179]
[#30]
Need some help defining what I have here.
I picked up an upper that is completely unmarked except for the (BI) on the FSB. Barrel looks to be around 10.5 inches, A2 upper with an A1 forward assist. I cannot locate the barrel twist rate or caliber markings anywhere either. Also looking to replace the standard carbine handguards with either a FF or railed option, but one that would keep with the retro aesthetic. https://imgur.com/a/ZAklWwZ |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:01:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Pic thread. Got my SBR lower set up for the MK18 to live on. Sling attachments installed and vickers sling in the mail. Now I just need my RC to get released from jail and I’ll be all set. Not completely sold on the N1 stock though. Oh I painted it too! https://i.imgur.com/c1zwThz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lmJvtvv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Phny6q9.jpg Nice man. Paint looks good. I need to respray mine as well. 
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:13:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2Keylows: Nice man. Paint looks good. I need to respray mine as well. https://i.imgur.com/KPoP5CA.jpg 
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:37:12 PM EDT
[#33]
Old boi just popped in the mail.
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:51:26 PM EDT
[#34]
So would a FSB Mod 0 or 1 be correct with a A1 grip or A2?
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:57:44 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: So would a FSB Mod 0 or 1 be correct with a A1 grip or A2? I’d go A1. More comfortable too. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:57:52 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: So would a FSB Mod 0 or 1 be correct with a A1 grip or A2? Depends... are you cloning one of the Mk18s that came with an M16A1 lower? Both A1 and A2 (M4A1) lowers were used. In other words, A1 lower, A1 grip; A2 lower, A2 grip. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 1:59:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2Keylows: Nice man. Paint looks good. I need to respray mine as well. https://i.imgur.com/KPoP5CA.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2Keylows: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Pic thread. Got my SBR lower set up for the MK18 to live on. Sling attachments installed and vickers sling in the mail. Now I just need my RC to get released from jail and I’ll be all set. Not completely sold on the N1 stock though. Oh I painted it too! https://i.imgur.com/c1zwThz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lmJvtvv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Phny6q9.jpg Nice man. Paint looks good. I need to respray mine as well. https://i.imgur.com/KPoP5CA.jpg Thanks! Yours looks killer though. I always liked the unpainted upper look. Lots of in the wild pics seem to show that for some reason. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:03:11 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: I’d go A1. More comfortable too. Finding one seems to be a pain |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:04:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: Finding one seems to be a pain Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: Originally Posted By Flyit14: I’d go A1. More comfortable too. Finding one seems to be a pain Maybe check the EE? I swear there used to be guys selling box loads of them in there. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:11:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Maybe check the EE? I swear there used to be guys selling box loads of them in there. I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:18:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. Yes the search function is about worthless. Just keep watching the EE. They pop up often. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:19:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kidnap_44]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Pic thread. Got my SBR lower set up for the MK18 to live on. Sling attachments installed and vickers sling in the mail. Now I just need my RC to get released from jail and I’ll be all set. Not completely sold on the N1 stock though. Oh I painted it too! https://i.imgur.com/c1zwThz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lmJvtvv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Phny6q9.jpg Nice job. Love that paint scheme! That color combo is next on my list for a rifle. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 2:28:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. Like all things EE related, it ebbs and flows. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2020 3:16:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCode98: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Maybe check the EE? I swear there used to be guys selling box loads of them in there. I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 3:17:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kidnap_44: Nice job. Love that paint scheme! That color combo is next on my list for a rifle. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kidnap_44: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Pic thread. Got my SBR lower set up for the MK18 to live on. Sling attachments installed and vickers sling in the mail. Now I just need my RC to get released from jail and I’ll be all set. Not completely sold on the N1 stock though. Oh I painted it too! https://i.imgur.com/c1zwThz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lmJvtvv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Phny6q9.jpg Nice job. Love that paint scheme! That color combo is next on my list for a rifle. Thanks! Just rustoleum kahki and OD green. I try not to think to mush about painting them. Just spray and pray. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 3:27:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ Do some research on them prior to ordering...... |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 4:01:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Do some research on them prior to ordering...... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ Do some research on them prior to ordering...... I had a feeling about that. Hence I mentioned not having ordered there. Thanks though. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 4:21:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: I had a feeling about that. Hence I mentioned not having ordered there. Thanks though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ Do some research on them prior to ordering...... I had a feeling about that. Hence I mentioned not having ordered there. Thanks though. Lotta guys waiting months on end for order fulfillment. |
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Posted: 5/20/2020 5:23:12 PM EDT
[#49]
Had someone who knows what their doing take a pic of the ol boom stick...
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Posted: 5/20/2020 5:59:50 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Flyit14: Originally Posted By KCode98: Originally Posted By Flyit14: Maybe check the EE? I swear there used to be guys selling box loads of them in there. I searched the EE for “A1 grip” and found nothing. Honestly this site’s search feature is pretty lacking. Never used this site but here’s an option. https://retrorifles.com/pistol-grip-original-colt-m16-a1/ Stay away from retrorifles. https://www.fulton-armory.com/pistolgripa1usedexcellent-1.aspx Fulton has a very good repro A1 grip, the closest to a real A1, the Brownells retro grip doesn't look right, or keep searching for a real one. |
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