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Posted: 12/1/2018 12:30:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
I just got my first Sba3 to replace my blade. Wow, awesome. I know they're not clone correct Solo but they look awesome. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/Screenshot_2018-12-01-11-19-04_png-757213.JPG So, you do like my clones? (I am almost afraid of calling them so and yet, almost all the parts other than the brace are clone correct) ETA consider a split fix (or more, one for each SBA3) to look better and feel better! ETA I own yet another top of the page, I'll make it worthwhile for you: Shitload of A2 orgiastic and iconoclastic shit. Enjoy (Blackhawk Down-ish stuff, it's what inspired me and inspires me - I always search and dig in the older times) 
Blackhawk Down-ish by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Blackhawk Down Rules by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Blackhawk Down Rules by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Blackhawk Down A2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Closing up A2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
UP A2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr ETA: as it can be seen from these screenshots, the 733s in the movie were with A2 barrel profile. Not necessarily this was how it was in reality - we do know that many of these 733s were actually cut down A2's bought back by the production from Guatemala 
BHD Scene by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
BHD 733s by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 6:33:10 PM EDT
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And finally,
some more BHD stuff 
Screen used BHD Ranger-M16A2s by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
M16A2 BH Down screen used hero rifle by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:16:15 PM EDT
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Nice set up Solo!
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Posted: 12/2/2018 12:46:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/2/2018 12:55:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alacran:
RECOIL Magazine | The Guns of Black Hawk Down https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ranger-M16A2s.jpg |
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Posted: 12/2/2018 2:57:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alacran:
RECOIL Magazine | The Guns of Black Hawk Down https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ranger-M16A2s.jpg CD |
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Posted: 12/6/2018 10:03:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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My A2 appetite hasn't ended.
Put together this LEO vintage Colt 6520 together from parts (all or most original). Upper is actually a very cool Colt Grey, so it must be kind of old - 1990s old, naturally. 
Colt 6520 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/7/2018 12:32:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
My A2 appetite hasn't ended. Put together this LEO vintage Colt 6520 together from parts (all or most original). Upper is actually a very cool Colt Grey, so it must be kind of old - 1990s old, naturally. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4875/46160172892_0bbf8f27ec_k.jpg LEO Colt 6520 Carbine by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/7/2018 12:52:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Wish I had a "like" button (thanks brother) |
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Posted: 12/9/2018 9:33:13 PM EDT
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So excited to have mine finally completed. Really excited to take it out and shoot it.
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Posted: 12/9/2018 9:56:00 PM EDT
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Looks awesome!
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Posted: 12/11/2018 1:46:31 PM EDT
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Continuing with my obsession - a good one, at that.
I am adding those types of lights you see there - those Surefire 660 Weaponlights. I find them as sexy as fuck, especially because they mount right on the barrel. 
Two A2 Things by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
A2 Thing by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 7:54:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Posted: 12/13/2018 8:27:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Posted: 12/14/2018 4:51:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2018 1:42:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
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Posted: 12/14/2018 6:25:21 PM EDT
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Took more than 2 years to finish, but finally completed my A2 clone. Genuine Colt A2 upper, FN barrel.
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Posted: 12/16/2018 10:12:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Posted: 12/17/2018 5:35:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
She's beautiful, captain. PS where did you get that 2XA2 hider? Looks great. I was looking for 14.5" Colt barrels to replace the 6520 barrel. Found one already pinned and I bought it for cheap. Turns out it's a legit RO727 barrel (has the C in parentheses). Seller had no idea what he had, and frankly I didn't either until it came in the mail. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 5:54:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz: Thanks. The A2X was already pinned on the barrel when I bought it. I was looking for 14.5" Colt barrels to replace the 6520 barrel. Found one already pinned and I bought it for cheap. Turns out it's a legit RO727 barrel (has the C in parentheses). Seller had no idea what he had, and frankly I didn't either until it came in the mail. |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 2:43:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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You want some skinny handguards for you BHD carbine? I have an extra set someone gave me for free. Let me know [email protected]. My IM is full I think.
This page has a crap ton of great rifles and photos. Woooohooooo!!! Ankratz, that thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Very nice job. |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 6:46:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
You want some skinny handguards for you BHD carbine? I have an extra set someone gave me for free. Let me know [email protected]. My IM is full I think. This page has a crap ton of great rifles and photos. Woooohooooo!!! Ankratz, that thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Very nice job. |
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Posted: 12/20/2018 8:29:17 PM EDT
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2018 2:23:41 PM EDT
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NICE!!!
Try my [email protected] email. That's the one listed here now I think. I may have given you a different one a while back. Hotmail. But hotmail has been acting up for me lately and not working well. The carbine is looking good! |
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Posted: 12/21/2018 3:20:48 PM EDT
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2018 6:27:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4849/45497270975_baca032a7c_h.jpg |
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Posted: 12/21/2018 6:58:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: I could be off about this, but it seems like that is a genuine Colt A2 grip. And that is a beautiful A2. PS Not only it's one of the genuine Colt grips, but it's one of those shinier ones, too. I have two of those, they're my favorites. |
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Posted: 12/21/2018 9:38:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
I concur. It's definitely a genuine 1980s-1990s genuine Colt grip and maybe the hand guards are as well. PS Not only it's one of the genuine Colt grips, but it's one of those shinier ones, too. I have two of those, they're my favorites. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By JJREA: I could be off about this, but it seems like that is a genuine Colt A2 grip. And that is a beautiful A2. PS Not only it's one of the genuine Colt grips, but it's one of those shinier ones, too. I have two of those, they're my favorites. |
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Posted: 12/21/2018 9:43:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz: Probably is. The reciever, bolt, CH, and barrel are FN. The furniture is probably all Colt but I'd rather those old ones for period correct than something new and not period correct. Additionally, there is no comparison on a military clone rifle having used and weathered furniture vs flashy and new; time tested, scratched and lived up >>>> brand new and scratchless even if period correct. I will say it again, there is no comparison. The used gear/gun will catch your interest forever with its scratches, lines, metal showing. A plain new gun, even if found under the bed in the fashion of a Time Machine item is less interesting. It may be just me, but as years go by and I watch even other markets (as for example, vintage guitars which is my line of work) I can see the same pattern. ETA: adding image for the guitar-gun metaphor. We're looking at my 1969 (original) Gibson SG Custom. Played over the years, as it shows. So much more character and personality. And as a photographer, the objective amount of scratches, presence of patina, change of color of the parts etc. gives the item a definite pronounced three-dimensional presence that catches the eyes and makes it more desirable (as to say, I know there are also objective elements to how we look at things). PS This has nothing to do with the value of the original item that remains unquestionably higher with better kept items.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 3:46:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Added an OD nylon sling exactly as suggested above. Love it. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1908/44644676245_8bc16cca6f_h.jpg A2 Nylon OD sling by SoloDallas, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1939/43741280250_6c1ec3993c_h.jpg A2 Nylon OD sling by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/22/2018 9:48:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kokopelli: Solo- where'd you get the sling? All I find are the 'shiny/slick' nylon... |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 2:48:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Close up of the old Aimpoint CompM2 plus ARMS mount and stuff.
Haven't had one in 15 years I think, I am all over it again because of this build. 
Original Aimpoint CompM2 on A2 by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 8:46:23 PM EDT
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If you haven't zeroed it already try shifting it forward untill the elevation/windage housing hits the ring. That way it won't start slipping in recoil.
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Posted: 12/23/2018 9:19:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
If you haven't zeroed it already try shifting it forward untill the elevation/windage housing hits the ring. That way it won't start slipping in recoil. (ETA done - and thanks so much for each and every one of your valuable suggestions and experience, brother) |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 8:45:24 PM EDT
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My pleasure. Thanks for the great pics!
Merry Christmas! |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 2:50:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Plus updated another A2 (pouch) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4858/46279726351_376907ad3e_k.jpg A2 Clone by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 3:01:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JupiterMaximus: I friendly warning about how you have that pouch mounted. Move the Velcro strap to the other side of the swivel or it might come off during carry. |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 3:53:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2018 8:10:14 PM EDT
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Summit County Sheriff marked Colt AR15A2 carbine. I shoot on the range that contains their range so that's fun 
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Posted: 12/28/2018 9:59:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By waffles:
https://i.imgur.com/PHqnkLC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gbdRm0i.jpg Summit County Sheriff marked Colt AR15A2 carbine. I shoot on the range that contains their range so that's fun |
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Posted: 12/29/2018 1:31:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Thoroughly loving rifle AND the picture it stands against! Don't make me choose between my fixed handles and the dead
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Posted: 12/29/2018 12:04:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By waffles: It was a great show. I've seen Bob Weir a bunch, both with and without dead and co, and this was one of my favorites. Not to mention it was at red rocks, which of course adds excellence. Don't make me choose between my fixed handles and the dead PS I have one of Jerry Garcia's devices that he used in Egypt. I actually make those now, which is why I got to work with AC/DC, Guns 'N Roses etc. You can look me up - my products are called Schaffer Replicas (Jerry used the wireless version of it a few decades ago!) |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 4:23:08 PM EDT
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I've posted this elsewhere but it might interest people in this forum.
"COLT AR-15" marked, stamped M16A2 with the "2" over a "1" (hard to see in the pic). Also looks like they've milled down past the AUTO marking and engraved BURST in the new area. This was in use by an Army Reserve MP company as of summer 2017. 
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Posted: 12/31/2018 5:13:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
It's easy for you to check one day if you feel like it - just unscrew the grip and look for a 1 (number) inside a circle. That'll be vintage Colt. Additionally, there is no comparison on a military clone rifle having used and weathered furniture vs flashy and new; time tested, scratched and lived up >>>> brand new and scratchless even if period correct. I will say it again, there is no comparison. The used gear/gun will catch your interest forever with its scratches, lines, metal showing. A plain new gun, even if found under the bed in the fashion of a Time Machine item is less interesting. It may be just me, but as years go by and I watch even other markets (as for example, vintage guitars which is my line of work) I can see the same pattern. ETA: adding image for the guitar-gun metaphor. We're looking at my 1969 (original) Gibson SG Custom. Played over the years, as it shows. So much more character and personality. And as a photographer, the objective amount of scratches, presence of patina, change of color of the parts etc. gives the item a definite pronounced three-dimensional presence that catches the eyes and makes it more desirable (as to say, I know there are also objective elements to how we look at things). PS This has nothing to do with the value of the original item that remains unquestionably higher with better kept items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326068/Screen_Shot_2018-12-21_at_6_15_24_PM_png-780774.JPG |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 10:44:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2019 7:58:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Added an OD nylon sling exactly as suggested above. Love it. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1908/44644676245_8bc16cca6f_h.jpg A2 Nylon OD sling by SoloDallas, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1939/43741280250_6c1ec3993c_h.jpg A2 Nylon OD sling by SoloDallas, on Flickr I noticed that the buttstock end of your sling has an larger loop. It really doesn't matter but a parade sling should have a 4" loop from the j hook to the buckle. Which allows enough range of travel to adjust for kneeling,prone, sitting, etc and with some 550 around the delta ring allows for a more tactical 2 point sling |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 9:26:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
I've posted this elsewhere but it might interest people in this forum. "COLT AR-15" marked, stamped M16A2 with the "2" over a "1" (hard to see in the pic). Also looks like they've milled down past the AUTO marking and engraved BURST in the new area. This was in use by an Army Reserve MP company as of summer 2017. https://i.imgur.com/VyJXNnT.jpg I got my 80% from NDS to clone my favorite A2 i had in Kuwait 06-07. 
Semi-fence conversion mutt by Armed Ferret, on Flickr |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 6:00:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Just browsing the older pics. I noticed that the buttstock end of your sling has an larger loop. It really doesn't matter but a parade sling should have a 4" loop from the j hook to the buckle. Which allows enough range of travel to adjust for kneeling,prone, sitting, etc and with some 550 around the delta ring allows for a more tactical 2 point sling What should I do? Replace the loop on the buttstock? |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 7:48:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Sorry still out of state with family (FL). What should I do? Replace the loop on the buttstock?  Attached FileNope, just adjust it a little 
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Posted: 1/7/2019 8:16:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1546904823227-1444747886_jpg-799880.JPG Nope, just adjust it a little ETA: I know you served here - US - I didn't (I served in Shitaly, wish I was here at that time I would have enlisted 100%) so I value your input immensely. I just needed to let you know, I can't bear to not praise who spends their time helping me Phil |
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