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kep4321 
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Posted: 7/1/10 8:18 PM
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Maybe for the next build I'll look into the Troy Ind. sights, but I'm building an all out A2 this time with a 20" barrel and full carry handle, not detachable. I have a DPMS mil spec rear
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whitehood
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Posted: 7/1/10 8:12 PM
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I'll second the Troy. Smith has them on it's M&P. I thought they were flimsy. They're not. Their a lot of other sights out there that are excellent. LaRue has the rep. So does LMT. Matech makes the sights for the USAF.
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St8Shooter
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Posted: 6/28/10 12:21 AM
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Take a look at Troy industries folding rear. I've found them to be durable and return to zero with out fail when folded up and down multiple times.
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kep4321
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Posted: 6/24/10 2:41 PM
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After a long pause on my AR build I finally bought my upper reciever. I got a stripped DPMS A2 upper. I'm going to get some of the parts I want like the tear drop forward assist and a stainless ejection port cover in the near future. Haven't decided on a rear sight yet though.
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jdeangelis99
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Posted: 3/29/10 1:40 PM
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Thanx whitehood I just bought a surefire quad rail
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whitehood
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Posted: 3/28/10 9:55 AM
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Check out US OPTICS and go to accessories. When you're there look at the SN 12 and SN 3 rifle scopes.
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jdeangelis99
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Posted: 3/26/10 10:44 PM
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Can anyone recomend a good Picatinny rail? I was looking at a sunfire
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 3/16/10 11:01 AM
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It's because people aren't rating it routinely. If people want to see a higher rating, they need to leave one for it. The more posts that are left without a rating, will actually drive the existing rating down.
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b3325mike
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Posted: 3/15/10 6:59 PM
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It's strange that this WMD only got 4 out of 5 average rating. What does it have too do to get a 5, cook supper also!!
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jdeangelis99
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Posted: 3/10/10 3:22 PM
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Hey I have this gun and Love it!!! So very light and it will always fire even after I abuse the shit out of it... Surprised its only 4 out of 5 rating
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hodad
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Posted: 2/22/10 11:36 AM
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Have a .223 and trying to zero my reflex sights at 100 meters @25 meters. The charts I have found say sight the point of impact 1.14" low @ 25 meters. Does that sound correct and if I am off by a
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Posted: 1/28/10 10:30 AM
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I personallys like the forward assist and the shell deflector (I'm a lefty). I've used the assist on more than one occasion, that would require you to rack the charging handle again if
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kep4321
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Posted: 1/28/10 8:45 AM
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I have a little hitch in my plans. I have run across a flattop upper by DPMS that is lacking a forward assist and the ejection port cover, and it's caught my eye. I was thinking of using that with
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kep4321
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Posted: 1/3/10 2:09 PM
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Lower is now 100% complete. Total spent on all parts to assemble was $293.16, which also included (3) 30 round mags.
I also added a couple of twists to an otherwise "plain jane"
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/10/09 12:48 PM
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Hi Kep,
You're fine. The ban dealt more with things like the type of stock, bayonet lugs, threaded barrels, mag capacity etc. Here's a better description of it for informational purposes:
Basically,
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KEP4321
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Posted: 12/10/09 9:11 AM
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Hey Tig, I looked at Del-Ton, specifically for uppers. I noticed that they had a 20" A2 upper that was pre-ban and a 20" A2 that was post-ban. Talk to me about differences and do I have to
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/5/09 11:11 PM
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It's not the time it takes to get there, it's all about enjoying the journey! There is alot of information in that article and full of great ideas. Good luck on your project! Let us know if you need any ideas or assistance.
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KEP4321
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Posted: 12/5/09 10:35 PM
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Thanks for the tips. I will definately keep you posted on my rpogress as I build. It will be a while, I plan on taking my time.
Tig, I took at look at Del-Ton and will go back for a second look
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/5/09 4:35 PM
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Take a look at this article from By Forest on the AR platform, it's kinda interesting.
http://www.alpharubicon.com/leo/ar15sforserious.htm
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/5/09 1:46 PM
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Hey Kep, have you looked at Del-Ton for parts?
http://www.del-ton.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y
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KEP4321
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Posted: 12/5/09 7:06 AM
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The standard mil spec trigger is what my M&P15 has now. It's o.k. but not a great trigger and I may eventually do something different with it.
So far I have the lower from Spikes Tactical
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epwrangler
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Posted: 12/4/09 4:40 PM
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As yoi know the standard in th emilitary is double staged. I agree that it is a matter of personal choice. I have used doubles so long in so many weapons that I have never wanted anything else but, you
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/4/09 2:44 PM
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I think the single vs double stage trigger decision ends up being a personal one. What you like ends up being the deciding factor. I prefer the single because I know exactly when it's going to break.
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KEP4321
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Posted: 12/4/09 7:24 AM
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The trigger has already been a thought, but I think what I will do is get the rifle completely built and then after I take it out once or twice figure out what to change from there.
I appreciate
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 12/3/09 9:33 PM
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I know you mentioned that your intention is to build a plain jane rifle but I would suggest you consider at least a few upgrades. One of them is a match trigger. I installed a single stage Chip McCormick
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KEP4321
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Posted: 12/3/09 7:52 PM
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I just bought a stripped lower reciever made by Spikes Tactical in Apoka, FL. I am going to do my first AR build and was wondering if anybody had any specific pointers about any parts or brands that I
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