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Posted: 9/2/2004 1:20:10 PM EDT

.308/6.8 SPC on page 4 & 5

See page 5 & 6 for the newest option that was requested. See page 7 for the Phantom version.

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It started out as a Vortex G6 flash hider. I did some measuring on this and another custom flash hider I found and I realized I could take the G6 and thread it, as the OD of the G6 where the flats are is the same as the OD of the threads on the other custom flash hider I have. So I started by reducing the OD and shortening the tines of the G6. Now the thread protector will fit over the tines. Then I threaded the end of the G6. I had to do some other touching up to make the thread protector fit on properly and allow the FH to be mounted.

I have a weakness for cool/custom FHs so I decided to play with this. It is just a fancy decoration, but it still is the best functional flash hider out there. I'm happy with the results.

Unless I change my mind, this is headed for my SAM-R clone, after I parkerize the FH and the collar.

Posted: 9/2/2004 1:52:31 PM EDT

[#1]

More reasons for me see my working in a business office as AR half-empty instead of AR half-full.

I envy your tools and the skills!

Posted: 9/2/2004 4:00:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Nice job Mongo!

Posted: 9/2/2004 4:20:34 PM EDT

[#3]

Nicely done, sir.

Looks good.

Posted: 9/2/2004 4:24:26 PM EDT

[#4]

Not bad for a fitness instructor

Just kidding, nice job mono, wanna make me one?

Posted: 9/2/2004 4:29:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Sweet!!!

Posted: 9/2/2004 4:38:56 PM EDT

[#6]

Nice. You'll definitely be the only guy at the range with one of those.

Posted: 9/2/2004 5:31:17 PM EDT

[#7]

Dude, you've got mad skillz.

Posted: 9/2/2004 5:58:40 PM EDT

[#8]

Very nice job.

Posted: 9/2/2004 6:08:09 PM EDT

[#9]

Here's the other custom FH I used for rough dimensions on my own custom job:

Here's what it looks like installed on my RECCE carbine clone:

The FH came on an upper I bought on ebay before the 'tards banned the sale of AR parts. I have this FH at work and I will be duplicating it for another upper I have in the works. Like I said earlier, I have a fetish for cool/custom muzzle devices.

Posted: 9/2/2004 8:55:10 PM EDT

[#10]

Holy flash hiders Batman!!!!

Mongo, very impresive work. I've been playing with a couple of solid model designs (CAD) for something like this.... and then you go and make one!

IMPRESSIVE! Great work. The custom unit on your 16" actually got my slow mind pondering the idea.

Posted: 9/2/2004 10:54:29 PM EDT

[#11]

Damn! If I got one of those, I'd have to build an $PR just for it.

Posted: 9/3/2004 1:39:19 AM EDT

[#12]

Bloody hell! You really have some skills man. Those look very nice indeed. Now apply some parkerizing over them.

MN

Posted: 9/3/2004 3:04:37 PM EDT

[#13]

Hey mongo001, ya want to build me one of those? That is just too sweet.

Posted: 9/3/2004 5:35:17 PM EDT

[#14]

Nice work. Now mount that sucker and take some new pictures!

Posted: 9/3/2004 9:08:29 PM EDT

[#15]

Sweet!

I wish I could do that!

Posted: 9/4/2004 1:00:36 AM EDT

[#16]

My friend, it is a crying shame that you live so far away. Then again, my wife and wallet are probably happy!

Posted: 9/4/2004 1:05:28 AM EDT

[#17]

what's the thread/pitch on there?

Posted: 9/5/2004 7:14:02 PM EDT

[#18]

First the FSB master and now this... showoff!

Very cool!

Posted: 9/5/2004 7:35:11 PM EDT

[#19]

You know how the old saying goes:

"Idle hands are the Devil's tools."

Posted: 9/11/2004 11:10:05 PM EDT

[#20]

That's so awesome. You have a gift...for awesome! No, really, I'm envious of your abilities.

Posted: 9/11/2004 11:28:22 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Sweet!

I wish I could do that!

Yup.

Posted: 9/12/2004 5:03:15 AM EDT

[#22]

There will be more. I've got a line on a lathe for home. There is alot of stuff I can't do at work because of where I work. I can get small parts through security without them caring, but I may cross the line when I try to bring major components in, like barrels.

There will be no end to the evil I can create now.

Posted: 9/12/2004 5:38:29 AM EDT

[#23]

Looks great

Posted: 9/12/2004 5:45:15 AM EDT

[#24]

Great job Mongo! Maybe someone with an OPS sound

suppressor could test it for you...

Posted: 10/30/2004 2:19:18 AM EDT

[#25]

Bump for pics of it mounted.

Posted: 10/30/2004 3:57:56 AM EDT

[#26]

Alright, here's the deal. I work on these things on my spare time, which is sometimes alot and sometimes not. I tried to park this setup earlier this month and the park solution I bought was bad, and the park job didn't go well. FYI for your park'ing guys out there, Adventec sells park solutions on ebay and they are bad. Go here for testimonials: Bad park' chemicals.

I have the recommended park' solution coming and will give the park' thing a go again and see how it goes. Then I can get a mounted pic for you all. Should be by the end of Nov., maybe.

Posted: 11/1/2004 1:18:46 PM EDT

[#27]

As promised:

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And some other gun porn for you all. The twins, not identical, more like fraternal.

Posted: 11/1/2004 1:25:18 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
As promised:

tinypic.com/fmez9

And some other gun porn for you all. The twins, not identical, more like fraternal.

tinypic.com/fmf10

Finally your SAM-R is finished! And it came out quite nicely if I may say so myself.

What barrel did you use?

Posted: 11/1/2004 1:29:04 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
Quoted:
As promised:

tinypic.com/fmez9

And some other gun porn for you all. The twins, not identical, more like fraternal.

tinypic.com/fmf10

Finally your SAM-R is finished! And it came out quite nicely if I may say so myself. What barrel did you use?

Not really finished yet. I have a KAC 600m coming for it and one for the SPR also. Having trouble finding a KAC front flip for the SPR, but I'm still shopping.

The SAM-R barrel is a Bushmaster DCM barrel, with the 1" profile under the handguards. Close to the original, but not quite. Not Krieger or whatever they use and no M4 extension, but for a slow fired, target/sniper setup the ramps aren't needed. If/when I shoot out this barrel, I may step up to the real deal, but the $550 price tag is STEEP.

Posted: 11/1/2004 2:00:02 PM EDT

[#30]

Damn nice work, you do have some skills! Totally off subject, but is that a rubber recoil pad on the end of your RECCE Clone? If so, can you tell me brand name and where you got it? I have been looking for one.

Posted: 11/1/2004 2:09:10 PM EDT

[#31]

I don't know if this is the exact one I had on that carbine at that time, but it is close. It is the first link I found on Google that showed a pic that was close. You could get it from anywhere, I'd imagine. It now has a Crane clone stock on it.

Damn RECCE is still tore apart, 'cause my lathe isn't running yet. Gotta wire a motor now.

AR-15 Slip On Recoil Pad

Posted: 11/1/2004 2:28:34 PM EDT

[#32]

Thanks mongo!! Good luck with the wiring.

Posted: 11/1/2004 4:59:20 PM EDT

[#33]

VERY NICE...

Posted: 11/1/2004 5:41:56 PM EDT

[#34]

Very nice!! I wonder if the performance of the Ops can would be any diferent with the different muzzle device?

Remman

Posted: 12/13/2004 1:48:16 PM EDT

[#35]

For Corporal_Chaos - My SAM-R barrel is a Bushmaster DCM/CMP barrel, stainless with 1/8 twist. Really couldn't justify the $550 or so for the real Kreiger barrel or whatever they really use, but the profile is the same, anyway.

Posted: 12/13/2004 1:51:05 PM EDT

[#36]

Where's mine?

I had to break down and get one from C4Grant, but I'll buy yours when it's available

Posted: 12/13/2004 1:51:50 PM EDT

[#37]

Mongo ROCKS!

Posted: 12/13/2004 5:05:57 PM EDT

[#38]

Mongo001,

I suppose that new Vortex in the picture is mine waiting to be modified? LOL!!!

So when are you going to find time to get to painting your rifles?

M-Forgery

Posted: 12/13/2004 5:53:32 PM EDT

[#39]

Mongo, someone should lock you in a factory with a bunch of other gun stuff makers so you can do nothing but stuff like this.

themao

Posted: 12/13/2004 7:53:48 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
Mongo001,

I suppose that new Vortex in the picture is mine waiting to be modified? LOL!!!

So when are you going to find time to get to painting your rifles?

M-Forgery

Yours is done ready for the park' tank.

I wish I could charge people time for my work, so I would have more time to do more work, which I could charge people time for. Does that make sense??

Posted: 12/13/2004 7:58:58 PM EDT

[#41]

That looks great, I wish I had your skills.

Posted: 12/13/2004 8:38:10 PM EDT

[#42]

Hot Damn!! that's purty!!

Posted: 12/14/2004 1:40:46 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
Very nice!! I wonder if the performance of the Ops can would be any diferent with the different muzzle device?

Remman

Yes very... in a negative way. Decreased suppressor life and decreased accuracy. The initial baffle of an OpsInc can IS the brake and it was designed to be used with the brake.

Posted: 12/14/2004 2:40:27 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Very nice!! I wonder if the performance of the Ops can would be any diferent with the different muzzle device?

Remman

Yes very... in a negative way. Decreased suppressor life and decreased accuracy. The initial baffle of an OpsInc can IS the brake and it was designed to be used with the brake.

These were created as ornamental pieces more than anything else. Since I never had the chance to get a suppressor, much less an Ops Inc suppressor, I was just playing around with the concept looking for something new and different.

Posted: 12/21/2004 4:03:12 PM EDT

[#45]

I've been quite busy lately. but I found some time for these. These are spoken for, and if you contacted me about one and I haven't contacted you recently, please contact me ASAP. If interested in one of these, please contact me as well. I can possibly make a few more.