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Posted: 10/19/2018 10:56:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CaptShiess:
Finished my build. Aimpoint 2000 and new surefire. It’ll do until I get more correct upgrades. http://i64.tinypic.com/x4lnvp.jpg And with my other A2s http://i68.tinypic.com/28uo8s5.jpg |
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Posted: 10/19/2018 1:17:15 PM EDT
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I need the rest of the rifle now...
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Posted: 10/19/2018 2:56:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CaptShiess:
Finished my build. Aimpoint 2000 and new surefire. It’ll do until I get more correct upgrades. http://i64.tinypic.com/x4lnvp.jpg And with my other A2s http://i68.tinypic.com/28uo8s5.jpg |
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Posted: 10/24/2018 11:20:44 PM EDT
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I added some painted furniture I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Thanks all of you guys for the information and leads on parts
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/25/2018 11:34:38 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockRash:
I added some painted furniture I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Thanks all of you guys for the information and leads on parts
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/188534/20181024_174826-1-716223.jpg |
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Posted: 10/28/2018 1:48:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CaptShiess: Looks great! I need to paint my furniture too! What colors did you use? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2018 12:31:47 PM EDT
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Alright. I’ve read this through thoroughly and have a couple questions concerning the A2 mount.
Is the thumbscrew enough? I’m trying to find an old arms one. Does it loosen up? I was thinking of drilling and tapping the base and using 2 10-24 button heads to help hold the mount on. My plan is to do a BHD/blood diamond budget clone. I was going to use a primary arms 30mm red dot. Thoughts? Input and leads to a good quality A2 mount that I’m overlooking. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2018 1:41:24 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision:
Alright. I’ve read this through thoroughly and have a couple questions concerning the A2 mount. Is the thumbscrew enough? I’m trying to find an old arms one. Does it loosen up? I was thinking of drilling and tapping the base and using 2 10-24 button heads to help hold the mount on. My plan is to do a BHD/blood diamond budget clone. I was going to use a primary arms 30mm red dot. Thoughts? Input and leads to a good quality A2 mount that I’m overlooking. |
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Posted: 11/12/2018 6:44:49 PM EDT
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I received a mint Aimpoint 3000 a couple weeks ago to finish off my build. Unfortunately, the power knob shaft has broken off (didn't even get to live fire the optic). Aimpoint told me they no longer service this model which makes since. I ended up pulling out the rotary switch and drilling a slot into the shaft in order to turn it to the max position. Now I am able to take out the battery and put it back in whenever I want to use it as a temporary solution.
The rotary switch is marked Grayhill and they are still in business and apparently make switches for a lot of military equipment including weapon sights. Anyone else have a similar experience with a knob breaking off? If so, what was your solution? Lower: Nodak Spud grey A2 lower Nodak Spud grey 2 position receiver extension Colt N1 stock Milspec LPK Upper: Unknown grey A2 upper - no forge marks / no M4 feed ramps Nodak Spud grey charging handle Colt BCG Colt 14.5" M4 barrel pinned and welded A2 w/ spacer Colt side sling swivel 7 hole skinny handguards Accessories: Aimpoint 3000 ARMS carry handle mount Surefire 6P with Surefire mounts AN/PAQ-4C  )
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2018 7:55:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 44Echo10: There are holes in the nut for using a spanner to tighten. I wrapped the one I had with an old leather belt and used a pair of channel locks to tighten. It was fine for years. Of course I wasn't going through combat situations or doing general GI shenanigans. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2018 10:01:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 44Echo10]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision:
I believe there was a miscommunication as i meant the carry handle scope mount. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision:
Originally Posted By 44Echo10: There are holes in the nut for using a spanner to tighten. I wrapped the one I had with an old leather belt and used a pair of channel locks to tighten. It was fine for years. Of course I wasn't going through combat situations or doing general GI shenanigans. Originally Posted By DirtDivision:
Alright. I’ve read this through thoroughly and have a couple questions concerning the A2 mount. Is the thumbscrew enough? I’m trying to find an old arms one. Does it loosen up? I was thinking of drilling and tapping the base and using 2 10-24 button heads to help hold the mount on. My plan is to do a BHD/blood diamond budget clone. I was going to use a primary arms 30mm red dot. Thoughts? Input and leads to a good quality A2 mount that I’m overlooking. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=621&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=L9rqW6mSDLWU0PEPqfqKwAk&q=arms+%232+carry+handle+mount+ar15&oq=arms+%232+carry+handle+mount+ar15&gs_l=img.3...104029.105254..107084...0.0..0.138.671.0j5......0....1..gws-wiz-img.k01kus2ndcw#imgrc=5NK0kCvUhq_8OM: One of these? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2018 3:28:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 44Echo10: Were you asking about an ARMS #2 mount? I assumed from your description you were referring to the nut holding an ARMS #2 mount to a carry handle receiver. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=621&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=L9rqW6mSDLWU0PEPqfqKwAk&q=arms+%232+carry+handle+mount+ar15&oq=arms+%232+carry+handle+mount+ar15&gs_l=img.3...104029.105254..107084...0.0..0.138.671.0j5......0....1..gws-wiz-img.k01kus2ndcw#imgrc=5NK0kCvUhq_8OM: One of these? I would use it yes. |
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Posted: 11/27/2018 8:19:38 PM EDT
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My ever evolving A2/BHD carbines.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2018 4:46:15 PM EDT
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That's hot.
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Posted: 12/21/2018 6:06:33 PM EDT
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Not exactly correct but this is a budget build. Still looking for a light to put on this.
I will be sending off for a stamp in the next few weeks because i prefer the Danny Archer look to the BHD look.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 7:41:30 PM EDT
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Looks great you did a good job on the paint.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2018 8:24:18 PM EDT
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It's not 100% correct, but for your budget build here's a $50 light and mount combo to consider:
SUREFIRE TACTICAL LIGHT M25 MOUNT USED NO SWITCH (@ CDNN) Mine arrived in nice, lightly used condition. The mount clamps onto the front sight base. Pressure switches are available on eBay for around $15. |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 8:28:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockRash:
Looks great you did a good job on the paint. |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 9:41:05 PM EDT
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Been working on mine.
I know M4 hand guards are non-accurate, but I like them better than the skinny ones on this build. Dunno why. So far, got this 
1990s A2 Carbine by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 11:37:47 PM EDT
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I just picked up a Surefire 660 from EBay, look around pawn shops to. I picked up a Aimpont 5000 and 2000 last week.
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Posted: 12/22/2018 11:40:30 PM EDT
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You can look at my progress on the retro page under I am I in the right place.
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Posted: 12/23/2018 2:47:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Concentrating on the (movie) optic: I am starting to seriously like the CompM2 again.
While it may be completely passe' as a red dot, it still works great. Acquired used bit by bit and put together again with covers, mounts and such. This is obviously the movie version optic. 
Original Aimpoint CompM2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 8:18:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RockRash]
[#23]
To any of you guys looking for one. I have a NOS surefire m14 mount to help anyone trying to finish ther build.
Jibles- its yours. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/28/2018 3:22:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By morauske:
I just picked up a Surefire 660 from EBay, look around pawn shops to. I picked up a Aimpont 5000 and 2000 last week.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/363209/A7675241-9E65-4302-8292-1C66ADC30983_jpeg-782168.JPG |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 5:22:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: How much did you pony up for it? It looks good. |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 5:51:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tweeter]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KCGewehr:
I received a mint Aimpoint 3000 a couple weeks ago to finish off my build. Unfortunately, the power knob shaft has broken off (didn't even get to live fire the optic). Aimpoint told me they no longer service this model which makes since. I ended up pulling out the rotary switch and drilling a slot into the shaft in order to turn it to the max position. Now I am able to take out the battery and put it back in whenever I want to use it as a temporary solution. The rotary switch is marked Grayhill and they are still in business and apparently make switches for a lot of military equipment including weapon sights. Anyone else have a similar experience with a knob breaking off? If so, what was your solution? ... the legacy models use switches that are easy to turn past their intended limits, which eventually spins the switch inside the housing and leads to early failure. probably because it's straining the contacts and their connections. i have three legacy models and each one is like a game of memory with one of my kids, the adjustments don't use detents or momentary stops, and are generally brown and lumpy. at this point they're just for looks, no way i'd trust them for anything practical the newer models use set screws on the switch knobs that mate to flats on the switch. if i had a dollar for every time one of those knobs fell off, or when i found one at a range... i could buy a new car the legacy models are a lost cause unless you're an electronics wiz, have a metric ton of time on your hands, or are seriously handy the newer models just need a good cleaning and loctite (or adhesive) before cranking the set screw back down |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2019 11:59:43 AM EDT
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I always figured I was crazy, but my comp m2 has a case of the wobbly knob too.
I've been too chicken to open it up.  maybe I'll clean off the work bench and take a look inside.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2019 5:56:59 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
They're all about the USD200-250 mark (in which I am not interested in, hence I go for the newer 660s with a different back as shown here for a little over USD100: here |
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Posted: 1/1/2019 9:33:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: yowza. another member was getting them for practically nothing and i was like waaaaaa? want. |
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Posted: 1/1/2019 10:50:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
They're all about the USD200-250 mark (in which I am not interested in, hence I go for the newer 660s with a different back as shown here for a little over USD100: here Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By JJREA: How much did you pony up for it? It looks good. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2019 3:26:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Dayum. IF you know where, will you let a bro know? want. |
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Posted: 1/2/2019 7:14:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: I think he just was lucking out on armslist or some other thing..... It was Haveblue83. I could've swore he said he got one for like 20 bucks and another for similar price. I mean...... |
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Posted: 1/16/2019 8:55:01 PM EDT
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Got something funky coming
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TN, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2019 10:36:48 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
My ever evolving A2/BHD carbines. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2018-11-27_13_05_04-753147.jpg |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 12:00:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Corinthian_01: Nice rifle! What grip is that anyway? |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 1/17/2019 9:04:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Lone Star Ordnance |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 5:26:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
Got something funky coming https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2019-01-16_13_03_25-810330.jpg |
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Posted: 2/3/2019 11:18:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
While it may be completely passe' as a red dot, it still works great. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2019 8:24:11 AM EDT
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Not sure if I put this out there......
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Posted: 2/12/2019 1:07:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hypersport750:
Not sure if I put this out there...... https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/hypersport750/49725109_530094614159118_7429530099017318400_n.jpg |
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Posted: 2/12/2019 1:35:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hypersport750:
Not sure if I put this out there...... https://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/hypersport750/49725109_530094614159118_7429530099017318400_n.jpg |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/13/2019 11:38:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: All gray too, good job! |
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Posted: 2/13/2019 7:13:59 PM EDT
[#43]
Back in the saddle again! Some place holders until I can pick up more correct parts. Shout out to @5pt56 for the C7!
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USA
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Posted: 2/13/2019 9:52:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
Back in the saddle again! Some place holders until I can pick up more correct parts. Shout out to @5pt56 for the C7! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/FB737217-C1EC-4B1A-AEEB-AD8313D6F2EF-844460.jpg  I need to swap out the light on the bottom one still and add period correct slings.
@Infidel4life11 
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Posted: 2/14/2019 12:06:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5pt56:
Glad to help a brotha' out! Here are my 2. Colt everything except the stripped lowers. I need to swap out the light on the bottom one still and add period correct slings.
@Infidel4life11 http://i.imgur.com/rzlhMV9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oaTC4V2.jpg |
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Posted: 3/1/2019 5:35:21 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2019 8:28:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
Got something funky coming https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2019-01-16_13_03_25-810330.jpg Any updates on this little project?? 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2019 9:57:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/2/2019 1:57:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 44Echo10:
@Infidel4life11 Any updates on this little project?? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 44Echo10:
Originally Posted By Infidel4life11:
Got something funky coming https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2019-01-16_13_03_25-810330.jpg Any updates on this little project?? It’s currently at the gunsmith getting turned into this. 
I had plans for it to be a Kosovo/Kyle Lamb 723/727 upper but Dobs013 told me it needed to be a Daryl Holland clone. Even got the correct optic and everything. So off to the gunsmith it went to get the threaded insert epoxied and fitted to the upper. It’s a AR-10 tube so the mounting hardware is too big for the AR-15 receiver. A custom barrel nut is in order for it to work. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2019 1:34:08 PM EDT
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