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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject: New M4A3 Mid-Length Build (DONE!!) |
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I bought a few stripped lower receivers a couple years back and decided to get off my duff and start building them out... here's where I've gotten so far in the first endevour...
I put Midwest Industries folding iron sights for the BUIS, the Upper is an Armalite 16" Mid-Length that I put a Daniel's Defence free-float rail system on. Now I just have to decide on the buttstock and primary optics...
I'm thinking of the Ergo F93Pro telescoping buttstock:
And I'm thinking about the Vortex SPARC that has received great reviews and is under $200:
I can tell you one thing.. the AR platform is MUCH MORE expensive to build on than the AK platform is!! _________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!!
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Oh my! Dang Tony, looking great. Fun stuff you have going. |
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Clint F. Novice
Joined: 19 May 2006 Posts: 97 Location: Hallsville, Texas
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Looking awesome so far. Makes me wish I didn't have to sell my carbine. _________________ Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy - Sir Winston Churchill |
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Hey guys,
I just finished up the basic build last week... here it is so far.
I followed through on the F93 buttstock, it's pretty nice!
Now when I have an extra $200 I'll get that Vortex Sparc optic.
Bummer that you have to sell your carbine, Clint!! _________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!! |
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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A few updates to the Armalite middy... a pressure grip VFG for the laser, Tapco rail covers on the Daniel Defense 9.0 free-float rail system... and waiting to install a HWS until I find one that tickles me just right.
_________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!! |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, my! Looks great. I don't see sights on it other than a BUIS. Is that your primary or are you going to go 'Aimpoint/Eotech' high tech? |
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Heya Jim!
I'm about 95% decided on the Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) red dot site. For "not a lot more" (under $400 shipped), you get amazing battery life, physical durability, a warranty, accessories, its not a Chinese knock-off, has excellent reviews, and comes with the means for absolute or lower 1/3 co-witnessing with the irons.
I'm kind of getting to the point in my life to just "buy once, cry once" when deciding on "spendy" items anymore... It's usually cheaper in the long run. _________________ Tony Krewson
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Well, about 6 months ago I "bought once, and cried once" and bought the Aimpoint PRO...
I must say, its a nice optic! I picked up an OEM rubber boot-cover off of eBay for a "couple bucks" about 3-months ago. You can get Chinese knock-offs w/o the Aimpoint lettering all day long for around $12 ship if you'd rather go that route.
This be my "Johnny Rambo" SHTF primary go-to rifle in the PDW role... I could pacify my entire neighborhood with it if ever needed.
[/URL] _________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!! |
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