AR, Anyone? Who likes ARs here? Let's talk AR's

[friskydingo]

can we stop arguing and throw up some more pics of teh AR's?

 

[lazyeye]

can we stop arguing and throw up some more pics of teh AR's?

How could anyone be angry about something that brings such joy?

 

[wichaka]

Thanks. When you say "shop" are you referring to a business or a personal space? Also, where are you in WA?

Personal biz I have, armorer work, and horse packing adventures.

Up the gorge, across from Hood River, up by Mt. Adams.

 

[wichaka]

How could anyone be angry about something that brings such joy?

I have no idea.............

 

[ch139]

all stripped lowers are the same. are you going to recommend a colt? or lmt?

No, they're not.

Look at them a little closer and you'll see all kinds of differences.

And yes, bang for the buck, LMT can't be beat.

 

[ch139]

pics, pics are good.

 

[Habu]

Now THAT'S a nice one!

I've heard good things about Double-Star lowers. I think the best bang for the buck would be Essex lowers. Cheap AND good quality.

And you guys are right about Noveske and LMT. Doesn't get much better than that.

Colts have those damnd big pin holes!

 

[skud_dusty]

I'll stop poopooing up this thread and post some pics now

These aren't mine btw

 

[wichaka]

Can't say I ever saw one with wood stocks before.........where'd you find that one?

 

[skud_dusty]

Supposedly this guy does them:

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/

This is where the pictured stuff came from:

http://www.lakesideguns.com/title1/walnut.html

More pics:













I can't remember where I nabbed the pictures from, but I do know this one came from Lakeside Guns. I've seen others before that didn't look nearly as nice as this turned out.

 

[friskydingo]

^ yall hang out with some freaky people

 

[lazyeye]

Did I miss something cool?

Anyways, that woody Ar is strangely good looking...

 

[friskydingo]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

 

[Zeke Menuar]

 

[skud_dusty]

Now here's a question for you...

I'd eventually like to go to a low profile gas block and an extended free float rail for my carbine. I already have a free float tube on there as seen in this pic:

What would be the best course of action? I assume it would be tear the thing apart to see what my current free float system would be compatible with. I'd like to make things as simple as possible...living in an apartment doesn't leave me any room for a workbench with a vice.

 

[friskydingo]

why do you want a extended float tube? just go with lo pro gas block and your dandy

 

[skud_dusty]

I'd like a little bit longer sight radius. I also forgot to mention I'd like to replace the current handguard with something railed. I'd like rail mounted flip-up sights.

 

[friskydingo]

sight radius? don't you have a scope? or do you want BUIS? what is this going to be used for?

 

[skud_dusty]

The scope on there is garbage. I bought it with it on there but it currently just has a carry handle. Eventually it'll have an EOTech but I still want some decent irons on it. It's just going to be a fun plinker.

 

[wichaka]

The thing about gas blocks.........yes they're ultra cool looking, but they really aren't made well.

Look at the gas block/front sight base you have now. It's fitted to THAT barrel, it's made to tight tolerances to keep the gas from leaking out. yes, some still does but very very little.

Also look how it's attached.......with very tight fitting tapered pins. Look how most gas blocks are attached.......set screws.......UGH!

The proper way to do what you want, with a rail that will go past the gas block, is to cut down and contour the sight base you have so a rail will fit over it.

There are some after market gas blocks that are held with pins, but those will need to be fitted to THAT barrel, to ensure a tight gas seal.