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Posted: 5/24/2023 7:14:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RWA007: Looks good! I'm surprised Amherst didn't get back to you...when I called, I had planned on leaving a message since it was after hours. Surprisingly, someone picked up, discussed the situation and told me it was taken care of. A few days later I got the correct aperture in the mail. I thought it was great customer service, so again, it surprised me that they didn't reply to you. I'm also not a fan of the A2 grip...but trying to keep this one "clone correct". Not a huge thing...but that crooked safety would bother me. Mine isn't crooked, but I still may get one of the KAK safeties that rotates all the way over to the burst setting, but haven't done that yet. Seems like kind of a neat little detail. If I had to order a replacement safety selector, I'd probably do that. This is my very first rifle length AR, and definitely the longest barrel, and I'm surprised at how smoothly it shoots. I'm also surprised at how accurate it is. Shooting at 100, I can't see the actual target details very well, but if I hold the sight/aperture in the same place relation to the target, I was able to throw 10 shots inside about a 6 inch circle. I'm sure with a scope on it (being able to see the target details) it would do much better. Very happy with this build. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RWA007: Originally Posted By TheTallest: Just thought I'd share my progress. Started putting it together last night. My garage worship is still not setup so I decided to do this on the kitchen table. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/417902/PXL_20230519_234520330_MP_3_jpg-2822684.JPG I still dislike the A2 grip but I'm going to roll with it to keep it as close to retro as I can. I also used a Damage Industries build kit and the trigger is super crunchy. Going to probably keep that and hope it breaks in smooth. I also don't like the Damage Industries safety it doesn't sit perfectly horizonal but that's more of a cosmetic thing as it does function fine. I decided not to use the rear sight from Amherst, it's got that match small aperture sight and I never heard back from them about getting it replaced. I ordered a new sight from RRA that was mentioned in another thread. Also, is my choice on flash hider dumb since they weren't used on the A2? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/417902/PXL_20230520_172040121_MP_2_jpg-2822963.JPG Looks good! I'm surprised Amherst didn't get back to you...when I called, I had planned on leaving a message since it was after hours. Surprisingly, someone picked up, discussed the situation and told me it was taken care of. A few days later I got the correct aperture in the mail. I thought it was great customer service, so again, it surprised me that they didn't reply to you. I'm also not a fan of the A2 grip...but trying to keep this one "clone correct". Not a huge thing...but that crooked safety would bother me. Mine isn't crooked, but I still may get one of the KAK safeties that rotates all the way over to the burst setting, but haven't done that yet. Seems like kind of a neat little detail. If I had to order a replacement safety selector, I'd probably do that. This is my very first rifle length AR, and definitely the longest barrel, and I'm surprised at how smoothly it shoots. I'm also surprised at how accurate it is. Shooting at 100, I can't see the actual target details very well, but if I hold the sight/aperture in the same place relation to the target, I was able to throw 10 shots inside about a 6 inch circle. I'm sure with a scope on it (being able to see the target details) it would do much better. Very happy with this build. Yeah, I don’t know why they never responded to me. I also never realized the detention hole could possibly be drilled out of place. I’ve got done more parts coming this week so hopefully I can get it finished soon. |
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Posted: 5/24/2023 10:35:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mikeoutwest: Windham has the 1/9 back in stock. Yeah, still on sale @ $215. https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/kit-ba20gvt/ man their dissy sure is tempting https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/ba16m4d/ |
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Posted: 5/24/2023 10:57:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: man their dissy sure is tempting https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/ba16m4d/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seand1111: Originally Posted By Mikeoutwest: Windham has the 1/9 back in stock. Yeah, still on sale @ $215. https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/kit-ba20gvt/ man their dissy sure is tempting https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/ba16m4d/ I’ve looked at that too. Might save it for an M4 build. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2023 3:00:34 PM EDT
[#4]
I just put myself on the waiting list for the 1:7 twist barrel. That's all I need to finish my A2.
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Posted: 5/25/2023 5:30:41 PM EDT
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I‘m late to this thread
 Anyone know where to get an A2 upper? I want to build a BHD Gordon Carbine. |
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Posted: 5/25/2023 5:40:50 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Romano316: I‘m late to this thread Anyone know where to get an A2 upper? I want to build a BHD Gordon Carbine. Thunder Tactical A2 |
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Posted: 5/25/2023 7:07:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks! They were not in stock last I checked. |
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Posted: 5/26/2023 10:09:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Romano316: Thanks! They were not in stock last I checked. Don’t buy the rear sight assembly from them. Another member and myself ordered one and got Chinese carry handle sight assemblies. There’s a difference with one of the springs and the markings look terrible. I still don’t have a resolution on mine. I went ahead and ordered a RRA. Just an fyi. |
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Posted: 5/26/2023 10:59:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skelz227: Don’t buy the rear sight assembly from them. Another member and myself ordered one and got Chinese carry handle sight assemblies. There’s a difference with one of the springs and the markings look terrible. I still don’t have a resolution on mine. I went ahead and ordered a RRA. Just an fyi. Thanks, I’ll stick with RRA. |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2023 11:56:07 AM EDT
[#10]
Windham is shipping 1x7 barrels.
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Posted: 5/31/2023 12:23:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eddymunster: Windham is shipping 1x7 barrels. Site says "available on backorder " |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:02:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eddymunster: Windham is shipping 1x7 barrels. No they’re not. |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:25:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Site says "available on backorder " Originally Posted By TheTallest: No they’re not. Maybe shipping barrels that have been on backorder 
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USA
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Posted: 5/31/2023 2:00:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skelz227: Don’t buy the rear sight assembly from them. Another member and myself ordered one and got Chinese carry handle sight assemblies. There’s a difference with one of the springs and the markings look terrible. I still don’t have a resolution on mine. I went ahead and ordered a RRA. Just an fyi. Damn. Sorry to hear. They took back the stuff and refunded me for the upper receiver parts in a very timely manner and I have an upper that now accepts every BCG I own. |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2023 2:19:45 PM EDT
[#15]
March 31 backorder for a 14.5" 1/7 shipped today.
My bad  |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2023 6:37:37 PM EDT
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My barrel from WW just arrived and hopefully I'll be able to put this all together this weekend!
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KS, USA
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Posted: 6/1/2023 2:55:24 PM EDT
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Have the barrel assembly’s from Windham been put together well? Such as, front sight towers lining up or are they canted? I’m looking at a 14.5 as well.
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Posted: 6/1/2023 3:48:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelRaven: Have the barrel assembly’s from Windham been put together well? Such as, front sight towers lining up or are they canted? I’m looking at a 14.5 as well. my 20" from them is just fine. But so is my 20" from H&R, and my 11.5 and 12.5 from Brownells..... maybe I just have luck with barrels because none of my upper's irons, on those, required more than 1 or 2 clicks of windage in either direction. |
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Posted: 6/4/2023 10:42:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheTallest]
[#19]
Finished my build. I put hopefully a correct flash hider on it; it's an A2 Birdcage from BCM. I used a Colt silent sling and put a 1976 Ontario M7 bayonet on it. Oh, I also got a few BCM Stanag 30 rounders for it.
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Posted: 6/4/2023 10:59:33 AM EDT
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I wasn't going to do it, but I purchased an A2 upper to salvage my Bushmaster parts kit I used to make my A2 clone for Lethal Weapons TX. I just need a BCG and correct height front sight and I will be ready to take it out for another spin. It actually shot really well before I pulled the upper for the 20" barrel. I found the PSA handguards are not what I want as I used the original handguards for my 723 clone. Hopefully some Colt carbine handguards are in stock somewhere.
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Posted: 6/4/2023 1:23:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: Finished my build. I put hopefully a correct flash hider on it; it's an A2 Birdcage from BCM. I used a Colt silent sling and put a 1976 Ontario M7 bayonet on it. Oh, I also got a few BCM Stanag 30 rounders for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/417902/PXL_20230604_143519135_MP_2_jpg-2839821.JPG That looks much better with the correct FH installed 
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Posted: 6/4/2023 4:54:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: That looks much better with the correct FH installed Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: Originally Posted By TheTallest: Finished my build. I put hopefully a correct flash hider on it; it's an A2 Birdcage from BCM. I used a Colt silent sling and put a 1976 Ontario M7 bayonet on it. Oh, I also got a few BCM Stanag 30 rounders for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/417902/PXL_20230604_143519135_MP_2_jpg-2839821.JPG That looks much better with the correct FH installed I do like the three prong hider but I'll use it on another build. Maybe on one of my meme builds. It does look better with the Birdcage. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 4:08:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2023 4:13:23 PM EDT
[#24]
Nice.
Also, C7 uppers coming too? |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:09:07 PM EDT
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I was wondering if you guys were going to sell just the stripped uppers.
Now if all of you neckbeards would stop hoarding them! 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:10:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMike, Will these be offered in gray? |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:58:28 PM EDT
[#27]
Yes, but it’s a minimum 4 weeks turnaround after I ship them out.
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Posted: 6/7/2023 2:33:05 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Yes, but it’s a minimum 4 weeks turnaround after I ship them out. Awesome. Any chance we will see some with M4 feed ramps for those late 727 clones? |
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Posted: 6/7/2023 2:10:47 PM EDT
[#29]
Yes
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Posted: 6/7/2023 11:24:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MK318]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: Yes 
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Posted: 6/8/2023 4:28:50 PM EDT
[#31]
The blem sku doesn't seem to display in the category, but here is a link.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-blem-m16a2-upper-receiver-complete-black.html |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2023 5:33:20 PM EDT
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Anyone have a plug on A2 Handguards?
I purchased a set on the EE but it doesn't seem to fit my triangle cap. Are rifle length handguards available for round and triangle caps? |
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Posted: 6/9/2023 5:39:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mr223556: Anyone have a plug on A2 Handguards? I purchased a set on the EE but it doesn't seem to fit my triangle cap. Are rifle length handguards available for round and triangle caps? https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-A2-Rifle-Length-hand-guards-in-stock-at-Brownells/127-780827/?page=1&anc=8563447#i8563447 |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2023 2:42:16 PM EDT
[#34]
I’d like to introduce you all to Irene 😎
 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2023 10:52:06 AM EDT
[#35]
Well hellloooooo Irene!
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Posted: 6/14/2023 8:56:35 PM EDT
[#36]
Thanks you Fuckers....Month's of looking at these A2/Blood Diamond build threads.... and I tell myself, "You don't need that"
And I purchase a 14.5 Barrel with FSB and a couple of sets of 6-hole slim handguards. Now I'm hunting for a A2 Upper. And Holy Hell, when did those uppers jump in price..... I should have kept the one I had when I had Bushmaster swap it out for a Flattop back in the early 2000's. I sold it here on the EE for probably $50. It will be total irony if I buy one from a seller here and it's my old one.... |
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USA
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Posted: 6/14/2023 11:14:03 PM EDT
[#37]
Bug bit me a few years back. Got plenty of free floated flat top cool guy guns, but there’s something about an OG carry handle 6 pound carbine. I tend to shoot them more often as well.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2023 12:29:47 PM EDT
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 \m/Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harv24: Thanks you Fuckers....Month's of looking at these A2/Blood Diamond build threads.... and I tell myself, "You don't need that" And I purchase a 14.5 Barrel with FSB and a couple of sets of 6-hole slim handguards. |
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Posted: 6/17/2023 4:19:07 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harv24: Thanks you Fuckers....Month's of looking at these A2/Blood Diamond build threads.... and I tell myself, "You don't need that" And I purchase a 14.5 Barrel with FSB and a couple of sets of 6-hole slim handguards. Now I'm hunting for a A2 Upper. And Holy Hell, when did those uppers jump in price..... I should have kept the one I had when I had Bushmaster swap it out for a Flattop back in the early 2000's. I sold it here on the EE for probably $50. It will be total irony if I buy one from a seller here and it's my old one.... No kidding. Back around 2008 I had an opportunity to buy 200 A2 uppers for $5,000. A shop local had done them years earlier for a contract that fell through. Anyways, long story short I passed. I’m an idiot. If I had bought them and held on to them I could have easily turned that five grand into $30,000 or more right now. Back then the retro craze for A2s at least, didn’t exist and A2 uppers were a low demand item that was sold all over the place. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2023 10:03:28 PM EDT
[#40]
I took Irene out for a walk around the property this afternoon
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Posted: 6/17/2023 10:27:06 PM EDT
[#41]
The Bushmaster Carbine is back together. The original upper and BCG live in my A2 clone I used for a few competitions, but I thought I should put the carbine back together. The barrel is an HBAR so it is heavier than I would like, but is still not too bad. I threw the side sling mount I had in a box to replace the original I snagged for the A2.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 8:19:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Str8shot_1985]
[#42]
Kinda hodgepodge of parts from leftovers, except the barrel which is a SOLGW 13.7 I snagged on the EE. 6.5 pound A2 style rifle with virtually no recoil. Running a A5H2 buffer setup under the magpul fixed carbine stock.
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Posted: 6/18/2023 10:53:20 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Kinda hodgepodge of parts from leftovers, except the barrel which is a SOLGW 13.7 I snagged on the EE. 6.5 pound A2 style rifle with virtually no recoil. Running a A5H2 buffer setup under the magpul fixed carbine stock. https://i.ibb.co/HYjV1R4/IMG-0906.jpg I need that in my life. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 11:15:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Kinda hodgepodge of parts from leftovers, except the barrel which is a SOLGW 13.7 I snagged on the EE. 6.5 pound A2 style rifle with virtually no recoil. Running a A5H2 buffer setup under the magpul fixed carbine stock. https://i.ibb.co/HYjV1R4/IMG-0906.jpg 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 2:53:12 PM EDT
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 3:33:15 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: I need that in my life. Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 3:23:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryAny idea on a timeline for the next batch of these or blems? I managed to get a blem and should have ordered 2. 1 is never enough... Lol |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 3:56:15 PM EDT
[#48]
We will have some stripped A2 uppers go live soon.
I'm running lower on sight kits so I'm saving them for complete guns. We'll have more sight kits coming in July, so we'll have the populated uppers available then. |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 4:26:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Str8shot_1985: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: I need that in my life. Thanks, I did too lol. The combination of the mid length has, nox9 and the A5 buffer setup makes this thing flat shooting and it’s stupid great handling too. It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2023 5:43:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: It occurred to me today, that among the many items in my parts box was a 13.9” barrel and a set screw FSB, so of course I had to assemble them just to see how I would like the setup. Nothing is torqued down and it’s not pinned so I put it on an SBR lower but I think im going to go forward with this build rather than the 727 I was planning. https://i.imgur.com/BiJDzwn.jpg Nice, I have been thinking about doing a FCD extended A2 keymo on instead of the nox but idk.... |
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