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Posted: 8/8/2017 6:28:19 PM EDT
I'm pretty excited about getting outdoors to test this build
Brick made me a 5" long moderator, so that I could pin and weld it to a BCM 11.5" barrel 1-7 twist. Everything else is all original parts, except for the Lower Receiver obviously, and the new OEG mount. 
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Posted: 8/8/2017 7:02:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Doesn't look half bad, even with the slightly-longer-than-usual mod!
And it should be a decent shooter with the modern barrel. I look forward to the after action report. I'm sure it'll turn some heads at the range! |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 7:30:22 PM EDT
[#2]
Honestly wouldn't have even noticed the longer moderator if you didn't mention it.
Also isn't technically a GAU-5A/A with no forward assist? Not sure just curious. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 7:51:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Great looking rifle, the early 30rd Colt mags are a nice touch!
And yeah as mentioned ^ the XM177E2 was a forward assist model only so its a great looking 630 / GAU-5A! |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 7:59:14 PM EDT
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Honestly wouldn't have even noticed the longer moderator if you didn't mention it. Also isn't technically a GAU-5A/A with no forward assist? Not sure just curious. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 8:08:26 PM EDT
[#5]
Looks great!
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Posted: 8/8/2017 8:16:08 PM EDT
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jeepdan,
SWEET 649 GAU-5/A/A you got there. Only thing technically wrong would be positioning of the DoD stamp. Should be mag well front. That mount looks great as well. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 8:18:34 PM EDT
[#7]
LQQking good jeepdan
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:10:35 PM EDT
[#8]
Geeze,
I can't even remember what I had engraved on the receiver last year.  I edited the title.
And they say the mind is the second thing to go 
Thanks guys for the constructive criticism. Being a perfectionist, I appreciate getting details right. I'm going to remove the stamp with acetone and do over. So, small stamp on the front of mag well? 
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:11:30 PM EDT
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I personally think that your longer moderator looks better than a longer barrel on a non-NFA, XM carbine clone. It's almost unnoticeable to me, and I'm picky!
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:38:06 PM EDT
[#10]
Very nice, great job.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:00:05 PM EDT
[#11]
jeepdan,
Small stamp on front of mag well, and you have perfection. Retro Black Rifle will confirm things for you. That moderator DOES look nifty. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:11:30 PM EDT
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I personally think that your longer moderator looks better than a longer barrel on a non-NFA, XM carbine clone. It's almost unnoticeable to me, and I'm picky! |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:18:15 PM EDT
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jeepdan,
IF it is allowable, what did brick1 charge you for the extended moderator? Perhaps I too will follow the path you blazed. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:35:06 PM EDT
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jeepdan, IF it is allowable, what did brick1 charge you for the extended moderator? Perhaps I too will follow the path you blazed. Only thing was, I had to wait a short time until he was manufacturing a new batch to get the custom length. Hands down whatever length, his are the most authentic looking moderators out there.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 10:49:53 PM EDT
[#15]
Auto sear pin: Did you shave a piece from a 1/8th inch rod and glue it on with locktite?
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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:12:45 PM EDT
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Auto sear pin: Did you shave a piece from a 1/8th inch rod and glue it on with locktite? |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:16:18 PM EDT
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Yep, almost makes me regret doing my normal sized moderator with a longer barrel. Wish I would have thought of it. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:34:38 PM EDT
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Glad I never saw this or I would probably have one. I am over it now... I would bet you will regret saying those words once gun shows start back up next month and you are looking for parts. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 3:29:09 AM EDT
[#19]
That is one sweet build. What is that scope on it?
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Posted: 8/9/2017 3:31:39 AM EDT
[#20]
looks awesome
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Posted: 8/9/2017 5:02:20 AM EDT
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That is one sweet build. What is that scope on it? It's not really a scope, but a vintage Occluded Eye Gunsight. http://soldiersystems.net/2015/11/19/sof-carbines-comparing-the-son-tay-gau-5aa-and-the-m4a1-cqbr-part-i/ http://combatreform.org/sontay.htm |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 6:07:30 AM EDT
[#22]
Looks great jeepdan!
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Posted: 8/9/2017 10:07:30 AM EDT
[#23]
jeepdan,
Last detail you need is electrical tape. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 3:46:11 PM EDT
[#24]
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jeepdan, Last detail you need is electrical tape. It would ruin the appearance of the well made mount though. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 4:46:25 PM EDT
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I can do that. Vinyl, or friction tape? It would ruin the appearance of the well made mount though. Yes, the mount "towers" will get covered, but it WILL duplicate what the Raiders did. Maybe put one layer of vinyl for protection, then use the friction tape for the November 1970 look? And I am going to start looking at have John Thomas (@jntmjt1) make a new faux suppressor for me that will copy yours. That 5.5" on the 11.5" barrel looks WAY better. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 5:15:53 PM EDT
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And I am going to start looking at have John Thomas (@jntmjt1) make a new faux suppressor for me that will copy yours. That 5.5" on the 11.5" barrel looks WAY better. 
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Posted: 8/9/2017 6:25:23 PM EDT
[#27]
Very nice.
This site always costs me money. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 6:53:15 PM EDT
[#28]
How did you make that faux (or I hope so) auto sear? I have an A1 lower made from an 80%, and I didn't mill out the area for the auto sear. I was thinking of drilling an fixing an oversized pin to complete the look.
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Posted: 8/9/2017 7:15:40 PM EDT
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Moderator is 5"---- It, and the grenade ring washer (properly pinned and welded) puts a 11.5" barrel slightly over 16" to avoid NFA. http://i.imgur.com/vxyzAtI.jpg I might have my gunsmith make one for me, based on my brick1 moderator. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 7:33:15 PM EDT
[#30]
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How did you make that faux (or I hope so) auto sear? I have an A1 lower made from an 80%, and I didn't mill out the area for the auto sear. I was thinking of drilling an fixing an oversized pin to complete the look. Don't drill a hole through the receiver in that area. No matter if it is oversize, or off location. |
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Posted: 8/13/2017 12:42:11 AM EDT
[#31]
Looks good!
Brick |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 9:52:57 PM EDT
[#32]
Where did you get the Single Point mount? Is that vintage, or is it something newly made? I would like to get one for my Single Point.
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Posted: 8/18/2017 12:09:14 AM EDT
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Where did you get the Single Point mount? Is that vintage, or is it something newly made? I would like to get one for my Single Point. IM retroguy for details on the next batch made
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Posted: 10/11/2017 5:47:00 PM EDT
[#34]
This build is very well thought out and deserves a bump.
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Posted: 10/14/2017 2:00:48 AM EDT
[#35]
Wow that is Nice.
Hope this isn’t to silly of a question. Is the delta ring anodized gray or painted.? I Have almost all the parts for a build like this and for some reason I have a flat ring. |
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Posted: 10/14/2017 9:26:56 AM EDT
[#36]
USAF,
The ring is an anodized delta ring. genofromreno might have one if you need one. If you need an OEG mount, PM me. If you first need the Singlepoint optic, good luck! 
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Posted: 10/19/2017 6:00:58 PM EDT
[#37]
Very nice build. I've long wanted to do a GAU-5A/A build. I like the idea of using the longer moderator rather than the 12.7" barrel. I think I may choose to go that route for my build once I get around to it.
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Posted: 10/28/2017 9:25:48 PM EDT
[#38]
My BCM 11.5” arrived today, Brick moderator ships Monday. In about eight months or so I’ll have an upper and lower from NODAK. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Posted: 11/9/2017 12:41:35 AM EDT
[#39]
What's the reason for the letter suffix on the serial number? I don't think I've ever seen that on an original.
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Posted: 11/10/2017 1:58:41 AM EDT
[#40]
This looks awesome.
Curious to hear how the Ocluded Eye Gunsight performs. Those always interested me. |
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Posted: 11/10/2017 9:24:15 PM EDT
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What's the reason for the letter suffix on the serial number? I don't think I've ever seen that on an original. That is jeepdan's personal firearm, hence he selected the serial number for the engraver. Additionally, since you ARE referring to an Air Force designation, you should also remember the Air Force used some pretty "flaky" call signs for aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Note what the call signs were for the various aircraft used during the Son Tay Raid itself: Apple = HH-53s Banana = HH-1 (which crashlanded the main assault force into the prison compound) Cherry = C-130 support aircraft Peach = A-1E Skyraider Just accept it as an Air Force designation without rhyme or reason. |
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Posted: 11/11/2017 1:07:29 AM EDT
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bigstick, That is jeepdan's personal firearm, hence he selected the serial number for the engraver. Additionally, since you ARE referring to an Air Force designation, you should also remember the Air Force used some pretty "flaky" call signs for aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Note what the call signs were for the various aircraft used during the Son Tay Raid itself: Apple = HH-53s Banana = HH-1 (which crashlanded the main assault force into the prison compound) Cherry = C-130 support aircraft Peach = A-1E Skyraider Just accept it as an Air Force designation without rhyme or reason. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the reason for the letter suffix on the serial number? I don't think I've ever seen that on an original. That is jeepdan's personal firearm, hence he selected the serial number for the engraver. Additionally, since you ARE referring to an Air Force designation, you should also remember the Air Force used some pretty "flaky" call signs for aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Note what the call signs were for the various aircraft used during the Son Tay Raid itself: Apple = HH-53s Banana = HH-1 (which crashlanded the main assault force into the prison compound) Cherry = C-130 support aircraft Peach = A-1E Skyraider Just accept it as an Air Force designation without rhyme or reason. |
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Posted: 11/11/2017 1:48:13 AM EDT
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I'm quite aware that he selected the number and that it's his personal weapon. Since I want to do something along these lines, I was curious if the suffix was an element in making the markings look original or something else. I don't think that it has anything to do with an AF designation, unlike the model name. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the reason for the letter suffix on the serial number? I don't think I've ever seen that on an original. That is jeepdan's personal firearm, hence he selected the serial number for the engraver. Additionally, since you ARE referring to an Air Force designation, you should also remember the Air Force used some pretty "flaky" call signs for aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Note what the call signs were for the various aircraft used during the Son Tay Raid itself: Apple = HH-53s Banana = HH-1 (which crashlanded the main assault force into the prison compound) Cherry = C-130 support aircraft Peach = A-1E Skyraider Just accept it as an Air Force designation without rhyme or reason.
Like retro guy was explaining, it is just my initials that I have added to all of the serial numbers of my personal builds that I have machined out and assembled. I'm flattered that this thread has stayed "front page" for so long, and appreciate all of the kind compliments. I wish that I had a range report to give, but, life has been very busy the last few months preventing me from firing a single shot through it. 
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Posted: 11/11/2017 1:55:13 AM EDT
[#44]
Nice piece OP.
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Posted: 11/13/2017 7:26:54 PM EDT
[#45]
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Sorry that the DW suffix might have caused some confusion on a build that I was trying to make as historically accurate as possible.
Like retro guy was explaining, it is just my initials that I have added to all of the serial numbers of my personal builds that I have machined out and assembled. I'm flattered that this thread has stayed "front page" for so long, and appreciate all of the kind compliments. I wish that I had a range report to give, but, life has been very busy the last few months preventing me from firing a single shot through it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the reason for the letter suffix on the serial number? I don't think I've ever seen that on an original. That is jeepdan's personal firearm, hence he selected the serial number for the engraver. Additionally, since you ARE referring to an Air Force designation, you should also remember the Air Force used some pretty "flaky" call signs for aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Note what the call signs were for the various aircraft used during the Son Tay Raid itself: Apple = HH-53s Banana = HH-1 (which crashlanded the main assault force into the prison compound) Cherry = C-130 support aircraft Peach = A-1E Skyraider Just accept it as an Air Force designation without rhyme or reason.
Like retro guy was explaining, it is just my initials that I have added to all of the serial numbers of my personal builds that I have machined out and assembled. I'm flattered that this thread has stayed "front page" for so long, and appreciate all of the kind compliments. I wish that I had a range report to give, but, life has been very busy the last few months preventing me from firing a single shot through it. 
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Posted: 1/6/2018 3:55:40 AM EDT
[#46]
Anything to report from the range?
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Posted: 1/6/2018 8:49:36 AM EDT
[#47]
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jeepdan, SWEET 649 GAU-5/A/A you got there. Only thing technically wrong would be positioning of the DoD stamp. Should be mag well front. That mount looks great as well. We’re used to seeing it in the front |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 9:09:03 AM EDT
[#48]
True, but the Son Tay raid was in 1970, so perhaps this carbine was "built" just earlier that year?
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Posted: 1/6/2018 9:42:07 AM EDT
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Anything to report from the range? I didn't have time to fire a round through anything during the latter half of last year.
But I do pick up the carbine often, and practice my target acquisition with the Single Point, on objects throughout the house.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 9:49:11 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't drill a hole through the receiver in that area. No matter if it is oversize, or off location. 
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