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Posted: 10/25/2019 9:01:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: polishkebasa]
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Double tap
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Posted: 10/26/2019 3:38:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GreenSuiter]
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Just finished this build. Pinned 14.5 Windham Weaponry M4 Clone Barrel. Unknown EE A2 Upper (square forge mark) w/M4 Ramps. 4 position Colt Extension w/ Brownells CAR Stock. Everything else is Colt inside and out. The lower will get changed, I just got two of the PSA Clone Lowers and threw one together to finish this thing out. Clearly the optic is also not correct, however I’m good with that. Surefire 660 has the Malkoff M61 head putting out ~400 Lumens. I highly recommend this conversion to anyone running a 660. This was one the most fun builds I’ve done in a while, and to be honest the chin to stock weld ain’t that bad, makes for a very head up eyes up position. This should be a blast when I zero it next week. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2019 4:17:18 PM EDT
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Not quite there, but it's come a hell of a long way recently.
http://imgur.com/a/7PyZv3d When I post from imgur what am I doing wrong? Does it need to be resized? |
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Posted: 10/26/2019 4:23:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GreenSuiter]
[#4]
^^^ Posting the above photo for you man, hope you don’t mind. Don’t know about Imgur, I’ve been using Image shack. I’ve been using a direct link, and choose the Icon with the mountains, just to the right of the chain link when making a post. Sorry if this doesn’t help. ETA- Nice build man. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2019 4:38:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenSuiter:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/7756/OoHY4A.jpg Just finished this build. Pinned 14.5 Windham Weaponry M4 Clone Barrel. Unknown EE A2 Upper (square forge mark) w/M4 Ramps. 4 position Colt Extension w/ Brownells CAR Stock. Everything else is Colt inside and out. The lower will get changed, I just got two of the PSA Clone Lowers and threw one together to finish this thing out. Clearly the optic is also not correct, however I’m good with that. Surefire 660 has the Malkoff M61 head putting out ~400 Lumens. I highly recommend this conversion to anyone running a 660. This was one the most fun builds I’ve done in a while, and to be honest the chin to stock weld ain’t that bad, makes for a very head up eyes up position. This should be a blast when I zero it next week. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2019 4:53:01 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenSuiter:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8910/03RWoX.jpg ^^^ Posting the above photo for you man, hope you don’t mind. Don’t know about Imgur, I’ve been using Image shack. I’ve been using a direct link, and choose the Icon with the mountains, just to the right of the chain link when making a post. Sorry if this doesn’t help. ETA- Nice build man. And thanks I still have a ways to go, but I'm enjoying it as I swap and add stuff. The chin weld is taking some getting used to. How do you like that Brownells CAR? |
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Posted: 10/26/2019 5:09:20 PM EDT
[#7]
^^^
The Brownells is nice, I had one of the MA Parts Car stocks and it left a lot to be desired, but then for 15.00 dollars or whatever it cost that’s to be expected. Some of the prices people charge for a Colt N1 are crazy at times. The Brownells is is great compromise, a little bit of rattle, I would say slightly more than a Colt Waffle like you have on there now, overall I’m happy with it. Is a good choice to get the proper look on these rifles. |
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Posted: 10/26/2019 7:55:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: polishkebasa]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenSuiter:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/7756/OoHY4A.jpg Just finished this build. Pinned 14.5 Windham Weaponry M4 Clone Barrel. Unknown EE A2 Upper (square forge mark) w/M4 Ramps. 4 position Colt Extension w/ Brownells CAR Stock. Everything else is Colt inside and out. The lower will get changed, I just got two of the PSA Clone Lowers and threw one together to finish this thing out. Clearly the optic is also not correct, however I’m good with that. Surefire 660 has the Malkoff M61 head putting out ~400 Lumens. I highly recommend this conversion to anyone running a 660. This was one the most fun builds I’ve done in a while, and to be honest the chin to stock weld ain’t that bad, makes for a very head up eyes up position. This should be a blast when I zero it next week.  , Im about to pull the trigger on the malkoff drop in as well. I was debating one of the cheaper drop ins but I think I have decided that for a semi serious application It would be best to go with someone with a good rep in WMLs and actually build his drop ins to be able to handle weapon use.
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Posted: 10/26/2019 8:50:27 PM EDT
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Get the M61, it’s legit. This is in a completely dark room on a light grey wall.
You have to call the guy as his website isn’t setup for transactions, ships fast as well and a real nice guy to deal with. 
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Posted: 10/26/2019 8:57:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenSuiter:
Get the M61, it’s legit. This is in a completely dark room on a light grey wall. You have to call the guy as his website isn’t setup for transactions, ships fast as well and a real nice guy to deal with. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/1232/RDXKvF.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/8818/GzwfEy.jpg |
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Posted: 10/26/2019 10:08:31 PM EDT
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It was ~40 to 50ish, I honestly can’t remember the exact amount, it was very reasonable. Well worth it, I would not hesitate to buy again...
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Posted: 10/27/2019 5:15:53 PM EDT
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Old photo I found from a Recoil Magazine article. May go for this look if I paint mine... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/27/2019 5:25:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenSuiter:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/4986/bcfOgc.jpg Old photo I found from a Recoil Magazine article. May go for this look if I paint mine... |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2019 10:06:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: retroguy]
[#14]
Would a paint scheme go only for Delta's 723s, or for the Rangers' 727s too? I think the Rangers would NOT paint theirs since they are more "by the book" with how they operate. From what I understand, painting of weapons was frowned on back then.
Sidenote 1: Did the weapon lights used during Gothic Serpent have a Butler Creek cover or no? Sidenote 2: I have a Surefire 6P from the era. As I already have a 660 with a correct tape switch, I am considering selling it. Should I? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2019 12:48:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroguy:
Would a paint scheme go only for Delta's 723s, or for the Rangers' 727s too? I think the Rangers would NOT paint theirs since they are more "by the book" with how they operate. From what I understand, painting of weapons was frowned on back then. Sidenote 1: Did the weapon lights used during Gothic Serpent have a Butler Creek cover or no? Sidenote 2: I have a Surefire 6P from the era. As I already have a 660 with a correct tape switch, I am considering selling it. Should I? 
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USA
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Posted: 10/28/2019 1:16:32 PM EDT
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The only photos I have found of ANY group painting their weapons in the early 90s is from GW1.
 
Same guys in both pics. Notice 723s. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2019 5:01:16 PM EDT
[#17]
Okay, guess Black Hawk Down was again wrong, not only with the optics but with weaponry painting as well. I will buy a Butlers Creek cover for my 660 and just run with it as well.
And I am definitely leaning towards selling the 6P, to help another out. |
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Posted: 10/28/2019 5:54:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RayJaxShooter]
[#18]
Anyone have any issues ordering from Sierra Auction via proxibid?
I placed an order, paid for it, they emailed me making sure I was ok paying shipping, I was, they sent me an email saying thanks for your payment...and nothing. Been emailing them back and forth all day... Edited to add: they never charged my card either, I just want my light! |
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Posted: 10/30/2019 10:33:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroguy:
Would a paint scheme go only for Delta's 723s, or for the Rangers' 727s too? I think the Rangers would NOT paint theirs since they are more "by the book" with how they operate. From what I understand, painting of weapons was frowned on back then. Sidenote 1: Did the weapon lights used during Gothic Serpent have a Butler Creek cover or no? Sidenote 2: I have a Surefire 6P from the era. As I already have a 660 with a correct tape switch, I am considering selling it. Should I? Sniper Teams and Recce units normally painted their weapons in Ranger Regiment and in The Unit, whereas the line and assaulters didn't, mission-dependent. You'd see OD duct tape for silencing assault slings though. I've seen things that aren't online where The Unit's Sniper Teams had a lot of bowflage painted on their suppressed and modified free-floated 723s, as well as M21s and early SR25s. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/4/2019 3:23:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RayJaxShooter:
Anyone have any issues ordering from Sierra Auction via proxibid? I placed an order, paid for it, they emailed me making sure I was ok paying shipping, I was, they sent me an email saying thanks for your payment...and nothing. Been emailing them back and forth all day... Edited to add: they never charged my card either, I just want my light! |
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Posted: 11/5/2019 4:34:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI: Did you ever figure it out? So when I won the auction, which wasn't a true auction the auction site (proxibid) requested my information to include credit card. Then I recieved a message from Sierra via the proxibid site requesting me to ok the additional cost of shipping and to provide my address, which I replied, no biggy and gave them my shipping info. I then got an email from Sierra saying "Thanks for your payment," with an attached invoice saying "unpaid," on it. Some radio silence from there, until I reached out asking what was going on. They said that I had never paid for the item, I stated I had provided my credit card via proxibid's site, and ok'd the shipping cost, received an email thanking me for my payment. They told me I had to go to Sierra's website, use their payment tab, and pay for the auction by placing in the auction number. To be clear, my credit card had not been charged at this point, no harm there. Paid for the item, got tracking number within hours, and item itself I believe within 4 days of my payment being processed. So, not sure if my screw up, but as soon as I was directed to the right direction they were flawless. I'm not sure how I would of known to go to their website to pay for the item, nor was I ever requested too. Item was perfectly as described, I'll try and get some pics up soon. TLDR: They are good to go, you don't pay through proxibid, once you get the auction won or select which item you want, go to Sierra's site to process your payment. Tracking provided extremely quick and shipping was fast. |
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Posted: 11/5/2019 10:43:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx:
That was my thought. I don't hate it as is, but I also didn't want to run the risk of ruining something I can't just buy another of Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx:
Originally Posted By retroguy:
Personally, I would not chance an older, valuable optic that way. Just gently spray it with paint. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2019 10:11:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Alumahyde. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2019 6:44:16 PM EDT
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Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA.
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USA
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Posted: 11/7/2019 2:34:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroguy:
Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA. |
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Posted: 11/7/2019 8:32:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
From training with them in 1995-96, I remember D cell mag lights and 100 mph tape. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
Originally Posted By retroguy:
Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA. Or did I dream that? 
LOL. Sometimes I don't remember last week much less something from over twenty years ago. 
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Posted: 11/7/2019 11:10:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 44Echo10: Didn't Ranger Joe's, off post sell a clamp and pressure switch adapter for a mini-Maglite? Or did I dream that?
LOL. Sometimes I don't remember last week much less something from over twenty years ago. Back when SEAL members were running SCUBA lights. That shit was great. No frills work kit. |
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Posted: 11/8/2019 4:12:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: polishkebasa]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
From training with them in 1995-96, I remember D cell mag lights and 100 mph tape. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
Originally Posted By retroguy:
Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/9/2019 5:14:39 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By polishkebasa: Could also do the hose clamp through the bottom of the hand guards, worked quite well for me through a retro 3 gun earlier this year, be advised tho if you don't lock tight it down it will work loose after a couple hundred rounds 100mph take is temporary, and easily done with stuff from the supply room. |
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Posted: 11/11/2019 8:06:11 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
From training with them in 1995-96, I remember D cell mag lights and 100 mph tape. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
Originally Posted By retroguy:
Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA. Ranger Regiment started getting M4A1s in 1994, as did 18th Airborne Corps LRS. I think it was already in the works before Mogadishu for 75th Ranger Regiment to get M4A1s. 2/75 started turning in M16A2s and replacing with M4A1s at least in 1994. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/12/2019 2:02:47 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LRRPF52: What Battalion? Ranger Regiment started getting M4A1s in 1994, as did 18th Airborne Corps LRS. I think it was already in the works before Mogadishu for 75th Ranger Regiment to get M4A1s. 2/75 started turning in M16A2s and replacing with M4A1s at least in 1994. Corp LRS at Bragg still had A2s in 1996 or 97 when I did Robin Sage as a G with a bunch of them. The only thing different was they had removed the sling swivels. |
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Posted: 11/14/2019 2:32:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: polishkebasa]
[#32]
I just got my malkof m61 conversion in as well, really happy with it from a construction standpoint its great and the personalized note on the invoice was a nice touch.
I ordered the fitting ring as well which turned out as being required for my 660 which also fixed my flickering/bad contact issue I was getting with the OEM p60 bulb. Although it might just be that my light is a bit longer than spec but regardless it works great now.  Attached File |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2019 8:25:48 PM EDT
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PLEASE, can someone talk me out of this BEFORE I go down this rabbit hole...
I found what I believe are some Rock River six-hole skinny carbine handguards squirreled away at the top of my office bookcase. I already have a Colt set for my RO727 build, but NOW I am thinking I need RO723 to match. The question now becomes what markings were on the left side of the RO723? Were said marking identical to the RO727? Pics gratefully accepted. Or should I sell these handguards? TIA. |
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Posted: 11/15/2019 8:43:26 PM EDT
[#34]
Do it!
I’ve got three Luth AR upper receivers that just got delivered to my LGS that they ordered for me. The parts are coming together! |
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Posted: 11/15/2019 8:51:01 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroguy:
PLEASE, can someone talk me out of this BEFORE I go down this rabbit hole... I found what I believe are some Rock River six-hole skinny carbine handguards squirreled away at the top of my office bookcase. I already have a Colt set for my RO727 build, but NOW I am thinking I need RO723 to match. The question now becomes what markings were on the left side of the RO723? Were said marking identical to the RO727? Pics gratefully accepted. Or should I sell these handguards? TIA. Markings disscussed at 20:53  Larry Vickers' Delta Force Colt 723 Carbine |
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Posted: 11/19/2019 2:02:08 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
3rd and RGT HQ. They were mostly carbines, with the occasional A2. Still with Aimpoint 5000s zip tied to the carry handle, and thread on suppressors. Corp LRS at Bragg still had A2s in 1996 or 97 when I did Robin Sage as a G with a bunch of them. The only thing different was they had removed the sling swivels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USGI:
Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
What Battalion? Ranger Regiment started getting M4A1s in 1994, as did 18th Airborne Corps LRS. I think it was already in the works before Mogadishu for 75th Ranger Regiment to get M4A1s. 2/75 started turning in M16A2s and replacing with M4A1s at least in 1994. Corp LRS at Bragg still had A2s in 1996 or 97 when I did Robin Sage as a G with a bunch of them. The only thing different was they had removed the sling swivels. Are you sure it was Corps LRS from Bragg and not 82nd Division LRSD? There were posters Colt had with 18th Airborne Corps LRS with M4s in 1995 already. We had one in the motor pool in my first unit. Maybe that was from testing the M4 and Colt did some photo ops... We still had M16A2s in I Corps LRSC at Fort Lewis before getting deactivated in late 1997. |
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Posted: 11/21/2019 5:18:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroguy:
Slightly off-topic, but related: would any M16A2s used by the Rangers also use a Surefire 660/6P weapon light? TIA. Some weapons were painted, as noted, primarily sniper/recce element weapons. However, most were not. ~Augee |
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USA
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Posted: 11/22/2019 6:48:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: USGI]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LRRPF52:
I remember the zip-tied Aimpoint 5000s in Ranger Regiment at the time, as well as reflex suppressors. Some of the Sniper Teams in 2/75 still had the reflex cans when we went down to Panama with them in November 1997 for JOTC. That was a great deployment. Are you sure it was Corps LRS from Bragg and not 82nd Division LRSD? There were posters Colt had with 18th Airborne Corps LRS with M4s in 1995 already. We had one in the motor pool in my first unit. Maybe that was from testing the M4 and Colt did some photo ops... We still had M16A2s in I Corps LRSC at Fort Lewis before getting deactivated in late 1997. The pics floating around with Colt M4s and LRS guys with 18th ABN Corp unit patches I have never been able to figure out; I assumed they were part of some product demo, trying to make COTS sales. I remember talking to those guys allot, as I was a 31C and LRS were one of two types of units (the other SOF, which I was in) that the majority of 31Cs went to. Years later, I ended up in 3 corp LRS when it stood up again in 2008. Anyway, during that exercise, there was even guys from 35th Signal BDE on Bragg saying they had M4s in their unit, but that they all got "stolen" by Officers and SNCOs. So it's quite possible the same happened in Corp LRS. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 8:49:22 PM EDT
[#39]
Just received two Colt Pencil Barrels in with non F FSB.
They are likely headed out to John at Retro Arms. Debating on having both cut down to 14.5 and pinned, or going 12.5 on one. I’m going to email them tomorrow. I’ve got a ton of components ready to rock, 2020 is going to be Yuge! |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 2:48:22 PM EDT
[#40]
I think this one's finished. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 1:51:41 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryLooks great, I will be chopping an a2 in the future to make a vfg.
Finally got to actually go out and shoot my 733 thing with the surefire 660, I picked a weird setup for my first carbine match |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 2:39:45 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By polishkebasa:
Looks great, I will be chopping an a2 in the future to make a vfg. Finally got to actually go out and shoot my 733 thing with the surefire 660, I picked a weird setup for my first carbine match Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By polishkebasa:
Finally got to actually go out and shoot my 733 thing with the surefire 660, I picked a weird setup for my first carbine match |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2020 12:05:19 PM EDT
[#43]
Just picked up an old Aimpoint Comp M-XD on the EE.
Can anyone recommend a source or an alternative for an Aimpoint wide 30mm low-height weaver ring? Thanks |
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Posted: 1/4/2020 8:20:45 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SMart:
Just picked up an old Aimpoint Comp M-XD on the EE. Can anyone recommend a source or an alternative for an Aimpoint wide 30mm low-height weaver ring? Thanks |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2020 4:58:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SMart]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whoanelly: Try optics planet. From the Recoil Magazine article, the mount from picture below is a “30mm Weaver split ring mount” which seems to place the Aimpoints as low as possible which is what I’m looking for.
Can anyone help identify the exact mount used above? All I find are thin scope mounts. Would prefer a wider slip-ring mount as pictured. Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/6/2020 11:51:13 PM EDT
[#46]
^^^
I searched for that same ring for a long time, could not find it. If it was in fact a Weaver product it is not made made any more. Closest thing I could find that had a similar appearance was a mount made by GG&G, however it was too tall for mounting on the Arms Mount. To get the aimpoint as low as possible to the rail I went with a set of Leupold QRW rings. My rifle is posted near the top of this page for reference. I have the other ring sitting unused, if you want it send me DM and I’ll send it to you. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2020 9:47:11 AM EDT
[#47]
DM inbound! Thanks
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MI, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2020 9:56:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: nightshade1]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SMart:
Just picked up an old Aimpoint Comp M-XD on the EE. Can anyone recommend a source or an alternative for an Aimpoint wide 30mm low-height weaver ring? Thanks (Found one on eBay, sending a DM) |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2020 1:18:28 PM EDT
[#49]
Ordered the Tripower Mount! Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks a ton guys! Will post pics once I get it in. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2020 6:01:13 PM EDT
[#50]
Comp M-XD I got on the equipment exchange ended up coming with the original Aimpoint low weaver split ring as well! I have the Trijicon 30mm ring coming in soon, if anyone is interested for their build shoot me an IM.
(Ignore the trigger guard, punching out the Magpul one isn’t as easy as it looks without a block. Working on it) |
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