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2/11/2007 8:05:11 AM EDT
WHAT IS THE LITTLE SYMBOL THAT RESEMBLES A CARDINAL ABOVE MY FORWARD ASSIST?? I SEE IT ON LOTS OF DIFFEENT BRANDS OF UPPERS. IS IT A FORGE MARK? WHO"S?
2/11/2007 8:50:40 AM EDT
[#1]
It's Cardinal Forge.  They make make the raw forgings that most manufacturers use to make finished uppers.
2/11/2007 1:53:27 PM EDT
[#2]
holy caps lock batman, RELAX!
2/11/2007 6:05:13 PM EDT
[#3]
thanks man I was just wondering..i see it everywhere..is it junk or decent stuff?,this is my first build and have had great results so far. ive already started on my second.
2/11/2007 6:07:09 PM EDT
[#4]
I didnt know there were folks that were "CAPS ANAL" !! sorry, im sure we will survive.
2/11/2007 8:17:33 PM EDT
[#5]
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thanks man I was just wondering..i see it everywhere..is it junk or decent stuff?,this is my first build and have had great results so far. ive already started on my second.


Bushy seems to like them, as well as most other big name companys.  The Cardinal's are quality and consistent and are as close to industry standard as you can get.  The quality of the end product is dependant on who finishes it, but that is a question I'm not qualified to answer.
2/11/2007 10:04:52 PM EDT
[#6]

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I didnt know there were folks that were "CAPS ANAL" !! sorry, im sure we will survive.


lol did you look at your post? I'm sorry but a question in all caps with multiple question marks makes me read it like a crack fiend that just ran out and is desperately searching for more. GOT ROCKS????

2/11/2007 11:37:05 PM EDT
[#7]
Have the same mark on my DPMS as well.
2/12/2007 1:56:52 PM EDT
[#8]
My personal experience is that you will see the same one or two forge marks on just about everyones AR upper for 6-12 months, and then in the next time period you'll see another one or two forge marks for awhile.

Remember, all these forges are producing a variety of products, and not constantly just making AR forgings. So if Cardinal, or Anchor Harvey, or whoever, isn't doing AR forgings right now, one or two of the other guys are.

And as noted already, the forge mark has very little to do w/the quality of the finished product. It's the mfrer who takes that forging and turns it into a finished piece who determines the outcome
2/12/2007 2:04:14 PM EDT
[#9]
hehe, my Blackthorne kit came with one as well. according to some experts on this site they sell junk
2/12/2007 2:08:14 PM EDT
[#10]

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hehe, my Blackthorne kit came with one as well. according to some experts on this site they sell junk


They sell junk.
2/12/2007 2:18:51 PM EDT
[#11]
Edited.....

Sorry Aimless


Bushmaster uses that forge mark on their uppers and carry handles. Not sure who else though....
2/12/2007 2:19:32 PM EDT
[#12]
Enough with the bitching about caps, please.
2/12/2007 7:29:54 PM EDT
[#13]
Just received a complete upper from RRA with that marking.
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