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Posted: 7/10/2006 6:15:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: The_Gooch]
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So far I have only used the Bushmaster 10rd aluminum mags and they work great, but I do have 2 of those 10rd steel mags that look like 20's. I have not had a chance to try them yet and I am curious if they work well? How do you like them? |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2006 10:25:53 PM EDT
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The 10 rounders that look like 20's work just fine. The other ones I have, 9 round ones, suck. Sometimes the follower rides over the bolt stop and the action stays closed after the last shot  so I am looking for more of the ones that look like 20's. The crap we have to go through living in this state. If not for the job market, I would be elsewhere.Tzvia |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2006 6:22:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2006 8:30:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Colt653]
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/16/2006 9:41:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
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Where'd ya get the old pivot pin? ETA: Is it a pushpin or do you have to screw it in somehow? The one on my SP1 is just the 2 piece screw. |
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Posted: 7/16/2006 11:17:08 PM EDT
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Where'd ya get the old pivot pin? ETA: Is it a pushpin or do you have to screw it in somehow? The one on my SP1 is just the 2 piece screw. www.bushmaster.com/shopping/lowers/oak-01.asp |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2006 4:20:19 PM EDT
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.jpg) .jpg) Norrells Green/Grey on the Lower, Upper, Charging Handle, Front sight base, Handguard caps, Delta Ring and Flash Hider. I finished this the other day. My first refinishing job and my first complete AR15 build, from a complete tear down and all used parts except the barrel and the handguards. I thought it was going to turn out way too green, but when I started putting on the stocks, barrel, and controls, which I left parkerized, you could really start to see more of the grey. The grass in the lower picture brings out the green too. It really turned out nice. By the way, the only session at the range I've had time for, forty rounds went to point of aim at 25 then 100 yards with no changes to the sights and with no malfunctions. I think I got lucky |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2006 7:33:39 PM EDT
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Awesome lookin rifle. I like the color. But in case you havent noticed yet, your rear takedown pin isnt pushed in all the way 
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Posted: 7/20/2006 8:01:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dump1567]
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723-BHD
 
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Posted: 7/20/2006 8:28:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dump1567]
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IA, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2006 4:15:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MarkRSims]
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Yeah, I leave it that way with the bolt out until I get to the range. Some armorer in the distant past must have done a crappy tightening job on the upper because when I got it, I had to fit it to the lower. the rear hole on the upper was out of round like they had taken a hammer to it to take up space. After working on it with a couple of fine files, I got it to fit tight, then after I refinished it, the Norrells made it really tight. so... I keep a .50 cal round handy to push it out, and I don't push it all the way back in until I head for the range so I can pull it with my fingers if need be. But you're right, I should have pushed it in for the pix. Thanx for the good comments! |
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Posted: 7/23/2006 12:41:47 PM EDT
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My 602 clone.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2006 10:14:55 PM EDT
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Here is mine:
I still need a lower parts set. The lower I'm using now is a Colt LEO Tactical Carbine. I plan to use this lower:   
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2006 5:46:49 PM EDT
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Well I finally finished my build, for the most part. I basically put it together from parts I had layin around. The only things I bought specifically for this build were the lower and parts kit, and the stripped upper. And before someone points it out...Yes, I still need a rear sight assembly
Here are the Specs: CMMG Inc. MOD4SA Lower CMMG Inc. A1 Upper Bushy 16" Light weight bbl with A2 Flash hider Colt M4 Handguards RRA 6-pos Collapsible buttstock Stag Arms Ambi selector BFG Vickers Tactical Sling Ergo Grip Now for some Pics. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/marler5811/Alaska001.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/marler5811/Alaska002.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/marler5811/Alaska004.jpg Sorry the Image is blurry, but my Camera should be considered an antique. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/marler5811/Alaska005-1.jpg |
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Posted: 7/28/2006 1:49:48 AM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2006 9:13:56 AM EDT
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The M16A1 clone is awesome but I LOVE that 1911? What kind is it? And is that blued or some other finish? Where and how much did you get it for? 
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Posted: 7/28/2006 11:08:13 AM EDT
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Thanks. The 1911 is a WW1 dated US Property marked Colt, that was rearsaneled for WWII. Everything is parked except the slide, because the original cracked. Bought it from a friend, won't say how much. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2006 11:19:08 PM EDT
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Niiice I'm probably gonna have to settle for a Springfield, Rock Island, or Auto Ordnance.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/30/2006 9:34:56 AM EDT
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"I'm probably gonna have to settle for a Springfield, Rock Island, or Auto Ordnance"
 The Springfield GI Repros' a fine gun with lots of potential if you want to buld it up any, or left alone out of the box. BUT the Colt WW-1 Repro is outstanding, and is basically a re-issued 1918 Colt 1911 made from the original drawings complete with the original inspectors markings...by the real company that made the most of them for Uncle Sam...and HAND-MADE by U-S Craftsmen. Pricey, but well worth it! 
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Posted: 7/30/2006 1:49:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dump1567]
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XM177 Build.
   
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Posted: 7/30/2006 10:09:04 PM EDT
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Wow Dump!
That is a very sexy combo!  |
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Posted: 7/31/2006 11:30:31 PM EDT
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723 BHD w/ Aimpoint 5000.
 Same Optic  
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Posted: 8/1/2006 8:38:16 AM EDT
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Looks like it...now you have to turn your handguards sideways.
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Posted: 8/3/2006 9:27:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Forest]
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Well I finally got around to snagging the wife's camera and taking some pics. Orginally I was going to build an early 723 (cause I had all the parts), but after seeing the GAU-5/Ps I figured I'd go as light as possible.
So this is my first pass at a GAU-5/P clone. Still looking for a decent deal on a SP-1 type lower and I'm not sure what i can do about the bayonet lug. I still can't believe at how light it is, my wife even likes it (and she things M4s are too heavy). Barrel was a 16" Bushy Lightweight 'post ban' that has been cut down to 14.7" and a flash supressor permanently attached.  The muzzle, as you can see I used an A2 (owing to the original idea of a 723). Barrel work was done by AR15barrels.com   Seeing it's a 'retro' GAU it had to have a chromed bolt carrier and the slip ring.  My thanks to those ARFcommers that help with the procurment of the parts! |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 8/3/2006 10:35:50 PM EDT
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Nice rifle, Forest.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2006 6:10:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/6/2006 1:25:45 AM EDT
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Sorry, I couldn't wait until the mod. was attached...
This is the first time the project became an actual functioning weapon.   next stop: the barrel chopper/threader guy! |
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Posted: 8/8/2006 12:24:07 AM EDT
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I love this thread!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2006 9:32:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: drshame]
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Before:
 CDNN Upper, New RRA Self-Built Lower, Moore Militaria A1 Grips & Non-Trapdoor Buttstock. Difference in USGI Old Colt and New RRA Color waay to much. May end up sending the lower off the get re-anodized Colt Gray when I can get around to not wanting to play with it for a while. Range Report & more pics asap. Build went fine, though I launced a pivot pin detent into space and crushed the bolt-release split pin. Luckily had some spare parts from other projects. Stock RRA trigger breaks pretty clean out of the box. Improved with some grease. Upper cleaned up well, lotsa cosmoline that needed removing. Whole project needs more lube to smooth out and break-in. The sticky takedown pins initially were impossble to open-close. Needed lotsa oil and working in. the Safety was the same way, but working fine now. Amazing how the bolt release and mag release feel so smooth out of the box. Except for the bolt release split pin, all the other RRA internals were super-fitting for their lower. After:  Back from a quick trip to Victor at U-S Anodizing, lower refinsih went very well and matches nicely. Debateing upgrading the stock RRA to a Match...shoots great except for "correct" basic mil-spec trigger system. I guess the trigger goes with the Retro Build and matchs the look and feel of the real thing. Well worth the time and effort to get it refinsihed. |
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Posted: 8/9/2006 12:10:16 AM EDT
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Starter punch
Special tool (check Brownells') |
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Posted: 8/10/2006 9:45:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/11/2006 10:06:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/11/2006 8:54:50 PM EDT
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QUIB
That looks great! I am still working on mine. Its going to me an A1/K.I.S.S. with more of a nod to the current crisis involving the IDF. I ended up getting a Bushmaster Superlight and I thought I wanted to chop it, but I think I am going to leave it at 16" for now. I should have pics up in about a week. |
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Posted: 8/11/2006 10:26:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: QUIB]
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Thanks Jack! Bushmaster Superlight, huh? Did you just give up completely on the DPMS Lt Wt? I feel bad that I recommended that barrel because I have one, and yours showed up with a shitty FSB! 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2006 11:10:55 AM EDT
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The camera I used for this pic SUCKS but you get the idea.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2006 2:10:24 PM EDT
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QUIB, is this the barrel you are refering to?
look Why did you choose this particular barrel over the Bushmaster? |
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Posted: 8/13/2006 10:06:09 AM EDT
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Here is a retro range pic for ya from yesterday...
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2006 9:57:11 PM EDT
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Redo of the last pic with the better camera and some new pics.
   
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IL, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2006 12:40:17 AM EDT
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I guess it's my turn to post my (in the sprit of) M16A1 clone I just slapped together. It's a CDNN M16A1 upper on a DPMS cast lower. The A1 pistol grip and butt stock w/trapdoor are from Northridge. I think I will have to do something about the color mismatch. This is very close to what I carried when I was in the Army back in the early 80's.
 Doc 
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Posted: 8/15/2006 2:03:01 PM EDT
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QUIB, very nice! Did that upper/lower come as a set or did you refinish them to get the matching color? The one I built has a Bushy lower and IIRC a Colt upper so it's easily identifieable as a franken gun. |
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Posted: 8/15/2006 8:34:22 PM EDT
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This is the one I bought. I choose it because of availability, BM was out at the time. www.del-ton.com/detail.aspx?ID=40 |
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Posted: 8/15/2006 8:37:07 PM EDT
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No set, just painted to match. Go here for a write up on this rifle: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=123&t=291093 |
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Posted: 8/15/2006 8:37:44 PM EDT
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No set, just painted to match. Go here for a write up on this rifle: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=123&t=291093 |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2006 4:44:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LonghunterCO]
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Sendra arms XM 15E2 purchased in 1982 (to think that some people start out with .22lrs
), and Retro build in progress (needs chrome bolt, internals, mag fence removed and refinishing). 
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Posted: 8/18/2006 11:55:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Captn_Jerry]
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Here are 2 of mine.......
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Posted: 9/2/2006 12:36:52 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/3/2006 7:21:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
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Thats fricken awesome, man!!!! ETA: Got a chrome slabside carrier in there I trust?
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Posted: 9/3/2006 11:33:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BSOG1]
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I LOVE THE RETRO'S
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Posted: 9/4/2006 8:13:49 PM EDT
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My attempt. Yeah yeah, its an A2 grip.
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Posted: 9/4/2006 9:07:33 PM EDT
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so we had to make do. Found some old A1 stocks, grips and handguards. My brother's is on the right, a Colt upper from CDNN on a Sabre Defense lower. The far left is a Delton kit, the middle is Bushy/Doublestar mixture with an old stockset. Call it a family photo. 
