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Posted: 12/10/2002 5:40:16 AM EDT
Has anyone here built a JT kit with an eagle arms lower?

If so, is the fit and color match good?
Link Posted: 12/10/2002 8:36:03 AM EDT
[#1]
Just finished this combo.  Fit was perfect.  The Eagle lower is a flat black finish.  The J&T (and most I have seen) is a semiblack finish.  The color is close when you clean off the preservative oil on the upper and oil the lower.  I could not have been more pleased with the finished rifle.  This was my first AR and it went without a hitch.  Some minor parts, such as the bolt catch, may have a different finish from all other parts.  This is also true of most parts kits I have seen.  Does not distract at all.  
Link Posted: 12/10/2002 9:55:41 AM EDT
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Just finished this combo.  Fit was perfect.  The Eagle lower is a flat black finish.  The J&T (and most I have seen) is a semiblack finish.  The color is close when you clean off the preservative oil on the upper and oil the lower.  I could not have been more pleased with the finished rifle.  This was my first AR and it went without a hitch.  Some minor parts, such as the bolt catch, may have a different finish from all other parts.  This is also true of most parts kits I have seen.  Does not distract at all.  
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That's good to hear!  What configuration did you build?  How does it shoot?
Link Posted: 12/11/2002 4:57:55 AM EDT
[#3]
Built a 16 inch, fluted barrel shorty with tact brake.  Used Tact stock which I find a little short.  I have a 1 inch extension to install this weekend.  Oddly, I have not had the opportunity to shoot it yet, but field checks show everything working properly.  With the short barrel, I am not looking for target grade accuracy.  I have a pre-ban Colt for that.  By the way, the Eagle lower looks better than the Colt.  I just wanted to build the shortest possible workable AR 15 rifle.

In my opinion, the computer controlled machinery used today to produce parts does that so well that a gun that does not shoot well would be odd indeed.  (assuming you buy from a reputable supplier)  Also, I opine that this is remarkable in light of the fact that the M-16 is a throw-away rifle, never intended to have a long life like the earlier M-14s, M-1s and 1903s.  When new developments in military arms come along the gun can be trashed and replaced cheaply.  This is not to say it is a bad rifle, just built with a different intention.  I expect I will get some heat for this.  Keep in mind, the M-16 will get very hard use and poor maintenance compared to the average AR-15 so there is a big difference.  It is an extremely simple piece of work with little machining required.  I think it is a work of pure genius.  John McP
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