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Posted: 9/18/2004 8:12:43 PM EDT
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If I go with an "M16 M4 Kit", I need to know the difference between these stock options: Collapsible CAR vs Collapsible M4. What's the difference? Is one 4 position and the other six? Also, what are these stocks made out of? I'm guessing that they aren't aluminum. Now, I know these next questions are pretty amateur, but I don't know the answers, so I'm asking them anyway: 1) I'm thinking that a "chrome-moly" barrel means chrome-lined? I don't see any option for a "chrome-lined" barrel on this kit so that's why I'm making that assumption. Am I right? 2) On this kit, you can choose an "A3 upper"....which is the flattop I want. But it is $8 more for the "A3 Upper with NM front site". What is the "NM front site"? Non moveable? And if I don't go with the "NM front site", does that mean that there is no front site at all? Now, I know I could just send Model1 an e-mail with these questions, but I have a personal policy. If you ever have the option, ask an impartial 3rd party before you buy anything. Plus, many of you guys already have these kits. Please let me know. |
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I just got the Model 1 Sales M4 collapsible stock. It is not a 6-position stock. It is 4-position just like the CAR. I like the M4 look better, I also do not like the sling slot on top of the CAR. The M4 has a larger butt surface than the CAR from what I can tell. It is a $30 upgrade on a kit. Might or might not be worth it depending on the individual. Although it is a 4 position, it is a really sturdy and tough stock. Not flimsy at all like some old fixed collapsables that were a lighter guage of plastic. I also like the sling loop at the very bottom. I use that type of sling, rather than a tactical style. It is also adjustable to be fixed to either side, or straight down. |
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I just got a Model 1 kit with M4 collapsible stock. Overall the quality was pretty good... functions perfectly. The only gripe I have is with the M4 buttstock. It has some kind of odd bulky stamped sling loop (which doesn't matter, I never use those anyway) and the finish is already rubbing off the extension tube... refinishing that will fix the problem and tighten it up a little. Overall it's functional (a little more rattle than my RRA) but not as quality as a RRA 6 pos M4 buttstock. Scot |
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