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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2022 12:52:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Proconsul]
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KP-104...
Added Zenitco Sport 1, PT-1 with Tailhook adapter, PSA flash can, TWS dust cover and charging knob, US Palm grip and Sig dot.  Also finally got an SLR-106FR for a 101 clone build 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/5/2022 6:20:37 PM EDT
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Lynx 12, Magpul stock, US Palm grip, K-USA handguard
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/7/2022 9:41:50 PM EDT
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Arsenal SGL-21
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GA, USA
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Posted: 10/8/2022 12:44:41 AM EDT
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How do you like the Wolverine?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/8/2022 9:24:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheStig]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wiskey_33: How do you like the Wolverine? Can't really say since I just got it out of jail this last week. Will report back once I've had the chance to try it out. I unfortunately ran into an issue with the thread adapter but Dead Air is sorting it out so can't get it to the range just yet. |
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Posted: 10/18/2022 7:44:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2022 7:48:22 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/5/2022 9:12:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Proconsul]
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Finally finished up an AK-104 clone in full Zenit gear. Latest AK-105 is just waiting for the B-33 dust cover in Desert (hopefully will arrive in the next few weeks from Russia), and it will be done as well.
KUSA KP-104 Sport 1 handguards B-33 dust cover RK-3 grip PT-1 stock The 105 is a PSAK wearing a B-22 optic mount until it gets replaced by the B-33. 
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Posted: 11/5/2022 11:31:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/6/2022 11:14:59 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2022 10:15:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/17/2022 2:51:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Speedwinder]
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Russian Saiga with a magazine I modified for fun. Thought some might find this photo interesting.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2022 3:23:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Speedwinder: Russian Saiga with a magazine I modified for fun. Thought some might find this photo interesting. [url]https://imgdump5.novarata.net/tw9kg2.jpg[url] Wow, that rifle is stunningly beautiful. My current fling:  |
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Posted: 11/18/2022 4:02:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Speedwinder: Russian Saiga with a magazine I modified for fun. Thought some might find this photo interesting. https://imgdump5.novarata.net/tw9kg2.jpg Magazine gives off a Metro 2033 vibe |
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Posted: 11/18/2022 7:34:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Speedwinder]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt_Destro: Magazine gives off a Metro 2033 vibe Was supposed to be a Khyber Pass clone, sort of. The mag started life as a cheap Korean somewhat flimsy mag. I considered tossing it, but during a snow storm, with little else to do, I decided to take a Dremel and cutting wheel to it. Turned out to be a very dependable mag and a nice conversation piece. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2022 12:36:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Proconsul]
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KUSAs in 7.62
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Posted: 11/26/2022 2:10:09 AM EDT
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I bought a 25 year old safe queen outfitted in horrific ban-era furniture. That changed today.
Before:   After:  Side by side: 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2022 12:18:57 PM EDT
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Full size 100 series clones
PSAK-74, Arsenal 106FR and KUSA KR103 
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Posted: 11/26/2022 12:55:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: Full size 100 series clones PSAK-74, Arsenal 106FR and KUSA KR103 https://i.postimg.cc/CxNZ3dpm/photo-2022-11-26-10-13-00.jpg Nice. How do you like the Texas vs Zenitco top cover optics mounts? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2022 9:52:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Proconsul]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Melvin_Johnson: Nice. How do you like the Texas vs Zenitco top cover optics mounts? I like them a lot actually. They're Gen3 TWS covers, which I've put on about two dozen rifles. They've been rock solid and the zero has been repeatable even after removing the top cover entirely. One thing I've found is that on most (80%+) of the Palmetto's I've installed them on have some issues with the bolt locking up at the rear of the receiver. This can be easily fixed with a recoil buffer, but I have found a recoil buffer to be NECESSARY to make them work well on PSAs. In addition, I had a fitment issue with the rear sight block pin from TWS on 2 of 3 KUSA rifles, where the KUSA hole was too small for the TWS pin. One KUSA was fine - I consider this, like the PSA fitment, to be an issue with the rifle manufacturer rather than TWS, but it is what it is. Fitment on my comblocs has generally been good - I think I may have put a recoil buffer on one or two but most of them work fine without one. With the B-33s, what can I say? They're the gold standard of AK dust covers. If they were $350, I'd put them on all of my AKs. At $500, it's a pretty tough comparison given that the TWS is about $225 all-in ($175 for the cover, $35 for the rear sight and $15 for a recoil buffer). At the $700-1000 current price point, I'm only buying a B-33 if it's for a specific clone or showcase build. So in conclusion, I highly recommend a TWS over the standard dust cover for a solid optic mount. Considering you could spend $150-200 on a good side mount (my favorite is the AK Master full-length mount), the TWS is a superior solution in my mind. I think it does everything the B-33 does, or at least it has for me, at less than half the price. Would I get a B-33 over a TWS if the prices were close? Absolutely. But for something that is arguably about as effective as a B-33 for the things I want it to do, for a quarter of the price.... a TWS is a pretty good option. |
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Posted: 11/27/2022 10:37:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: I like them a lot actually. They're Gen3 TWS covers, which I've put on about two dozen rifles. They've been rock solid and the zero has been repeatable So in conclusion, I highly recommend a TWS over the standard dust cover for a solid optic mount. Have you mounted anything heavy like a Viper PST 1-6 or similar? I wonder if this added weight might cause issues over time. |
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Posted: 11/27/2022 11:02:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dr_Nimslow]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: Full size 100 series clones PSAK-74, Arsenal 106FR and KUSA KR103 https://i.postimg.cc/CxNZ3dpm/photo-2022-11-26-10-13-00.jpg On your PSA rifle, is there a huge gap between the front of the TWS cover, and the front trunnion? If I adjusted mine all the way back, I ended up with a bunch of space up there. 
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Posted: 12/1/2022 10:01:46 PM EDT
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Yea - it’s a larger gap than some of my other AK’s with TWS rail. Doesn’t seem to affect function.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 10:24:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dr_Nimslow: On your PSA rifle, is there a huge gap between the front of the TWS cover, and the front trunnion? If I adjusted mine all the way back, I ended up with a bunch of space up there. https://i.imgur.com/Vo1TM0j.jpg Originally Posted By RunznGunz: Yea - it’s a larger gap than some of my other AK’s with TWS rail. Doesn’t seem to affect function. https://i.imgur.com/UWDr8Yl.jpg I saw on one of the boards that someone installed a SAG MK3 on a PSA. He had to bend the ears on the back of the trunnion in a little to get things fitted. You could probably do that with the TWS to help close the gap. |
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Posted: 12/2/2022 7:54:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MallNinja531]
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I just picked this little guy up from PSA. GF4 14.5" p&w. Haven't fired yet, but so far I'm very impressed with the fit and finish. If it runs as good as it looks, I think it'll be a winner. I'm planning on pulling the buffer tube adapter off and putting a Zhukov S stock on it. Not sure if the light will stay on or not.
After I thoroughly function check it, I'll have to find a night to drink enough to break out the spray paint.   Attached File |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 10:26:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MallNinja531: I just picked this little guy up from PSA. GF4 14.5" p&w. Haven't fired yet, but so far I'm very impressed with the fit and finish. If it runs as good as it looks, I think it'll be a winner. I'm planning on pulling the buffer tube adapter off and putting a Zhukov S stock on it. Not sure if the light will stay on or not. After I thoroughly function check it, I'll have to find a night to drink enough to break out the spray paint. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/505993/IMG_20221202_184306227_jpg-2621601.JPG Looks damn good, I'm gonna paint the 102 I have coming when I'm confident it's GTG, which I'm sure it will be. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2022 1:00:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Proconsul]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dr_Nimslow: On your PSA rifle, is there a huge gap between the front of the TWS cover, and the front trunnion? If I adjusted mine all the way back, I ended up with a bunch of space up there. Yes, my experience has been that that gap is not uncommon with the TWS. It doesn't bother me. I realize that I am a complete Zenitka slut, but here's my first PT-3... I put it on this afternoon.  And did a 101-clone with a short (B-10U/B-19N) handguard and PT-1 
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Posted: 12/5/2022 9:03:20 PM EDT
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Swapped out a couple parts. It's incredible how much the ergonomics have improved. The grip is just heads and shoulders better than the skinny stock one. And with the stock I can finally get high enough for a good picture through the optic.
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Posted: 12/5/2022 11:25:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By leemozoid: I bought a 25 year old safe queen outfitted in horrific ban-era furniture. That changed today. Before: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/246093/20220628_222426-2434825.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/246093/20220628_222450-2434824.jpg After: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/246093/1000000036-2614060.jpg Side by side: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/246093/1000000037-2614059.jpg Best looking rifle on this page. AKs need wood. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 9:54:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: Yes, my experience has been that that gap is not uncommon with the TWS. It doesn't bother me. I realize that I am a complete Zenitka slut, but here's my first PT-3... I put it on this afternoon. https://i.postimg.cc/nzgSnJPz/photo-2022-12-05-16-23-54.jpg And did a 101-clone with a short (B-10U/B-19N) handguard and PT-1 https://i.postimg.cc/Kj59BMYK/photo-2022-12-05-13-18-49.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: Originally Posted By Dr_Nimslow: On your PSA rifle, is there a huge gap between the front of the TWS cover, and the front trunnion? If I adjusted mine all the way back, I ended up with a bunch of space up there. Yes, my experience has been that that gap is not uncommon with the TWS. It doesn't bother me. I realize that I am a complete Zenitka slut, but here's my first PT-3... I put it on this afternoon. https://i.postimg.cc/nzgSnJPz/photo-2022-12-05-16-23-54.jpg And did a 101-clone with a short (B-10U/B-19N) handguard and PT-1 https://i.postimg.cc/Kj59BMYK/photo-2022-12-05-13-18-49.jpg It just seems that that gap is asking for crap to get into the action, but the TWS is probably the best solution currently. Zenitco really is the best rails/top cover option going, totally sucks we cant get it reasonably any more. I tried the TWS handguard for a while. Didn't like it at all. My most current AK. A Pioneer forged 5.56 I picked up just to mess with. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2022 6:50:52 PM EDT
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Found myself a Zenitco AKM PT lock, which allowed me to mount a PT-1 onto a fixed stock Arsenal SGL-31
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Posted: 12/16/2022 11:14:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2022 2:56:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2022 7:37:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2022 7:38:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/289319/PXL_20221220_121230845_jpg-2642250.JPG Pinned to get to 16" or two stamps? |
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Posted: 12/20/2022 7:41:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Aggie_Gunner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Melvin_Johnson: Pinned to get to 16" or two stamps? NVM... you are posting about OG1's |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 9:35:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Melvin_Johnson: Pinned to get to 16" or two stamps?  |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 9:56:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: Nether lol.. Faux until that day comes. KR-9S https://kalashnikov-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KR-9S-%E2%80%93-9X19MM-RIFLE-WITH-FAUX-SUPPRESSOR--1000x1000.jpg Ah, yes. Kind of interested in getting one and pinning on a can for a couple reasons. |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 10:09:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Melvin_Johnson: Ah, yes. Kind of interested in getting one and pinning on a can for a couple reasons. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/28/2022 4:52:37 PM EDT
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I've been looking for an Arsenal 104FR for what feels like forever. Finally got my greasy little hands on one, and immediately Zenitco'd the crap out of it.
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Posted: 12/28/2022 10:54:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HammerForged]
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Gave the PSA 104 the SLR bolt carrier (NOT the bolt) for a more complete look. Vise versa on the SLR.
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UT, USA
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Posted: 12/28/2022 11:11:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/289319/PXL_20221220_121230845_jpg-2642250.JPG What did you use for a stencil on the paint job? |
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Posted: 12/28/2022 11:32:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: d16man]
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104 and AK-V. Both are folders.
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Posted: 12/29/2022 7:58:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tire_iron: What did you use for a stencil on the paint job? |
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Posted: 12/29/2022 11:40:37 AM EDT
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HI, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:55:32 PM EDT
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Top to bottom:
Arsenal 104FR: Hexagon Tactical handguard, PO 4x17 scope on an RS regulate side rail, and a Zentico PT-1 Stock SGL 31-95: Zenitco furniture, Eotech combo, AK19 stock Arsenal 106F: Zenitco Leader Kit handguard, PO 4x17 on the B33, PT-3 stock Arsenal 107FR:Zenitco furniture, Eotech, PT-1 Stock Arsenal 107FR: Hexagon Tactical handguard, ACOG TA-50 on an RS regulate side rail 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/30/2023 2:46:16 PM EDT
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SLR-104FR x2
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Posted: 1/30/2023 3:32:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: SLR-104FR x2 https://i.postimg.cc/44KbCsNF/image-2023-01-30-12-38-22.png |
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Posted: 1/30/2023 4:26:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: Pure sex This. |
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Posted: 1/31/2023 8:24:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Proconsul: SLR-104FR x2 https://i.postimg.cc/44KbCsNF/image-2023-01-30-12-38-22.png DAMN SON. These are absolutely beautiful. TXZen has a rival now. |
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