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Posted: 8/24/2004 2:31:51 PM EDT
Well I took the plunge and just ordered a pre-ban upper from BM. I'm gettin a 14.5" m4 A3 with 1:7 barrel and 5-port phantom. I also got m4 handguards for no particular reason. They said it would take 2-3 weeks for special order for the barrel, so by the time it is ready the AWB will be gone and I can get a lower with collapsable stock somewhere. I don't currently own an AR, post ban or otherwise, so I should be okay legally if it happens to arrive early. It was $700 after shipping for just the upper though, which I thought was pretty expensive since thats almost what a whole rifle costs! I guess if a complete lower goes for around $250 then it will be about right though. So, did I go good?
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Posted: 8/24/2004 2:34:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2004 2:37:21 PM EDT
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im going to go with an ace socom stock.
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Posted: 8/24/2004 2:48:06 PM EDT
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Heck, I done bet the farm.....
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Posted: 8/24/2004 2:52:05 PM EDT
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is yours a 1:7 twist barrel though?
 oh yeah and what are m4 handguards anyway I can't tell the difference... |
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:06:56 PM EDT
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Nope, mine is a 1-9 twist, I likey that way........
M-4 handguards, well from what I understand are fatter around, for more heat resistance in heavy fire, at least that is my understanding, and I have been known to be wrong on occasion, just ask my last GF....... |
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:08:41 PM EDT
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Where can I get a 1:7 twist? I have been looking around and cant seem to find one in a 14.5" configuration.
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:09:57 PM EDT
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I called BM and ordered directly, just had to ask. I think I saw a few 1:7 14.5" barrels on the EE but I don't have the tools to install a barrel myself.
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:15:00 PM EDT
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Bushmaster has them, but you have to call and ask. LMT makes one as well and there are several vendors in the EE that can help you out. |
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:16:31 PM EDT
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Last week I ordered a MOD4 (M4A3) upper from CMMG with a 14.5" and perm phantom, chrome, 1 in 7 barrel and folding front sight. Cost about $645 shipped. I should get it next week. Let's hope no one pulls a fast one and leaves us holding the bag. 
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:28:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2004 3:52:29 PM EDT
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DAMN, I have to leave this thread NOW, my CC has allready been hit HARD, with the C&R and other things, I have to RUN FOREST RUN............. |
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Posted: 8/24/2004 4:56:19 PM EDT
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dont worry about the legality of it arriving early or anything just dont put it on till Sept14. BTW does bushmaster accept returns in case the AWB doesnt expire
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Posted: 8/24/2004 5:25:31 PM EDT
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It isn't likely to be renewed. Even if it were, it would be a simple matter of changing the FH to a compliant muzzle device, and removing the bayo lug. |
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Posted: 8/24/2004 7:15:52 PM EDT
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if the ban got renewed I think I would buy a pre-ban lower before their prices skyrocketed permanantly.
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Posted: 8/24/2004 7:46:50 PM EDT
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At the Harrisburg PA gunshows last weekend, I saw one dealer had complete Bushmaster lowers w/ A2 stock for $260, and w/out stock for $240. Anyway, I saw several people were buying them like crazy as the crowd got larger. I didn't really know what I was thinking- I decided to join in on the purchase which almost had to fight for it. Now, I am glad I did. Hopefully, I can mount the Pre-ban upper along w/ the retrackable stock on it , soon enough.
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Posted: 8/25/2004 7:03:05 AM EDT
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Forgive me, I'm kinda new to this stuff.
After the ban goes away I want to build a M4 copy. Now I see your going to use a 14.5 barrel? Is this going to be legal after the ban? Or do I need a 16 barrel? Also what other parts will I need to make a correct copy of the M4? Thanks, Kevin |
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Posted: 8/25/2004 7:46:07 AM EDT
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It's a pretty sure bet at this point.
Now come February, when congress is back in session, well, you might want to have all your "evil" weapons assembled and documented by then.... |
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Posted: 8/25/2004 8:00:08 AM EDT
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NFA '34 makes 14.5" barrel restricted; the AWB doesn't change that. What some do is buy a 14.5" barrel and then perm attach a muzzle brake/flash hider that is at least 1.5" long to bring the OAL to 16". |
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Posted: 8/25/2004 12:22:01 PM EDT
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1shott, is that at KKF "A3 mil-spec" flashhider? I like those and they can bring the 14.5 to legal length and still kind of look stock...
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Posted: 8/25/2004 1:00:04 PM EDT
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Congrats Nuke and other guys on your new BM stuff. The above listed product - LMT barrel- is what I have - In fact, I bought the entire LMT M4 upper and will tell you that the quality, finish, and fit are unbelievable. I could not be happier. |
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