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Posted: 9/27/2002 9:26:58 AM EDT
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Sounds OK.
This is a potentially great rifle whose development has been neglected. However, Kurt of Kurt's Kustom Firearms can bring the rifle up to speed. With the proper mods, IMHO this rifle is terrific! Talk to Kurt about what you want done and the resulting $ before making a final decision. KKF's on the Industry forum, at the bottom. You might also want to do a search on this site, using "M17S" as keyword. Lots of info. |
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Posted: 9/27/2002 9:35:23 AM EDT
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Have you handled one of them? IMO they are heavy and awkward. I haven't fired one just handled it.
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Posted: 9/27/2002 10:02:29 AM EDT
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I've handled one and I thought it was cool. I already have two AR's and an AK. I'm looking for something different.
I've been all over Kurt's sight, and whenever the gun comes in (could be months) I'll be sending it off immediately to him. Thanks. |
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Posted: 9/27/2002 10:05:06 AM EDT
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I dunno, I've lots of trigger time on 'em. Awkward? They're shorter, with a 21" bbl than an M4 with its' stock collapsed. Heavy? Your call. But they're well-enough balanced so's you can shoot them one handed without too much strain. Your M4 will tire you sooner. Oh, and please check your IM, thanks. |
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Posted: 9/27/2002 12:22:14 PM EDT
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Why do people think the M17S is heavy? I've never undestood this. The M17S weights almost exactly the same as a 20" regular HBAR AR-15. The difference is negligible. The fact that it is shorter than an M-4 does not mean the M-4 is the relevant comparison. Since the M17S has a 21" barrel, you actualyl should expect it to be heavier than a 20" AR. raf is right that the balance is so good, that even if you think it is "heavier" it is well worth it. You literally can shoot it one handed quite easily. Keep in mind you will probably need to spend several hundred on a few modifications and optics. Kurt is the man! Here's mine. I know, the handguard sucks (I made it myself and I'll make a better one soon). I currenly have a light attached to the lower rail, but I can put any number of things there. The longer carry handle, with the lower, longer rail is really useful - and Kurt did a beautiful job). 
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Posted: 9/27/2002 2:25:29 PM EDT
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Should I buy it? Should I?
NAAAAAAHHHHHH..... I changed my mind. Thanks for the opinions. For the minimum mods I'd be paying KKF >$200. I think I'll stick with my AR's |
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Posted: 9/28/2002 1:28:39 PM EDT
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Whatever works for you. It's easy for me to recommend it, since I got the most amazing deal on my M17S. I got a LNIB for $400 - I have no idea why the store sold it for that low price, but I was just lucky I guess. So with such a bargain, I felt like I could afford Kurt's mods.
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