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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #90 on: December 14, 2012, 06:57:39 AM »
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Quote from: Swampman on December 14, 2012, 03:14:53 AM
They don't meet the specs.  The alloys, dimensions, coatings, etc. are not to the specs.  The Colts are.....

maybe for military contract but if it were true foe commerical sales then we would not be dealing with large take down pins on one end or the other or booth or off set pins.

We no longer are.  The Colt M4 Carbine and all new Colts are mil-spec.  The fact is even the pins both large and small are mil-spec.  Colts are mil-spec.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #91 on: December 14, 2012, 07:17:58 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on December 14, 2012, 06:57:39 AM
Quote from: SHOOTALL on December 14, 2012, 03:46:18 AM
Quote from: Swampman on December 14, 2012, 03:14:53 AM
They don't meet the specs.  The alloys, dimensions, coatings, etc. are not to the specs.  The Colts are.....

maybe for military contract but if it were true foe commerical sales then we would not be dealing with large take down pins on one end or the other or booth or off set pins.

We no longer are.  The Colt M4 Carbine and all new Colts are mil-spec.  The fact is even the pins both large and small are mil-spec.  Colts are mil-spec.

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the larger pins go in military rejects  ;)
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #92 on: December 14, 2012, 07:52:18 AM »
As long as the pins meet some mil-spec then they are mil-spec.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #93 on: December 14, 2012, 07:53:20 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on December 14, 2012, 07:52:18 AM
As long as the pins meet some mil-spec then they are mil-spec.

same for all parts not just the ones you like ...........
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #94 on: December 14, 2012, 08:23:25 AM »
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As long as the pins meet some mil-spec then they are mil-spec.

I love circular logic, too.  It makes every argument so very simple....

If a rock is made of rock, then its a rock....right?
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #95 on: December 14, 2012, 08:37:57 AM »
I work on military hardware all day long.  You either get it or you don't.  A pin made out of a 10 penny nail isn't mil-spec.  You have to look through the box car full of paperwork that goes with every mil-spec part to understand why a 79 cent pin can cost $500.00 when the government buys it.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #96 on: December 14, 2012, 09:34:36 AM »
and  we all saw the 60 min program where the guy went to the local hardware store and got bolts re boxed them and sold the to the govt. to be used on jet planes . He did up the price alot and insured the bolts .
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #97 on: December 14, 2012, 09:37:07 AM »
He broke the law, and they aren't mil-spec bolts.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #98 on: December 14, 2012, 09:45:03 AM »
Well how do you know ? the bolts may have passed testing . I have worked on bases for Army , AirForce and Navy and can tell you for a fact that a lot of mil spec material is not made or aval. and off shore parts are suplemented . One job the spec. a speical circuit setter valve that was to be made in the USA and the only place that makes them is in Sweeden . They turned their heads and the valves got installed.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #99 on: December 14, 2012, 02:00:31 PM »
they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, I think I can , I think I can, I think I can
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #100 on: December 14, 2012, 11:25:53 PM »
Quote from: SharonAnne on December 14, 2012, 02:00:31 PM
they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, they are mil spec, I think I can , I think I can, I think I can

LOL!
 
For a short time I worked in a shop that made parts for Uncle Sugar. One part (a cover on a pump housing) had to be floor inspected 100% on all dimensions and all measurements recorded, then inspected on a CMM 100% for all positions. This was a very simple part and most tolerances were very generous. A 75 piece order had a stack of paperwork as thick as a Metro Milwaukee phonebook. This doesn't include foundry or outside painting records. NO nonconforming material made it to the customer. The government pays very well for all the hassle.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #101 on: December 18, 2012, 01:27:06 AM »
and the govt. is us .
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #102 on: December 18, 2012, 02:58:27 AM »
shootal, sadly the gov is not us. It is the pablum sucking sheeple that follow the drivel of the obamanation.

We have more people on the govt teat than work at real producing jobs. Government jobs suck up tax money. They create nothing. Then there are the multi generation families on 'welfare' who have 2 cars, color tv, A/C, and cable. Only in the USA are these people considered POOR.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #103 on: December 18, 2012, 08:59:45 AM »
SA wish I had a good rebutal but I don't . Sad very sad.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #104 on: December 19, 2012, 02:14:15 PM »
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #105 on: December 20, 2012, 07:06:38 AM »
right now I have only one AR15, an AR15A2 with an Aimpoint on the handle. I got lucky and the trigger is pretty good.
 
 I have two bare lowers. On one I put a GI trigger assembly, what a POS.
 
 I had a small windfall and am going to build a nice mid/long range AR15. It will start with a VLTOR heavy wall upper receiver and a Kreiger heavy fluted barrel of 22" ( I think ). Locally we have 300, 500 and 1000 yd ranges. Any suggestions on a scope? I am thinking of a Bushnell 4.5-30X50 probably with a Mil Dot. I know the Nightforce 12-42X56 is the more popular for 1000 yd shooting but it is also more that twice the $$.

Since most of our shooting is in the winter it is with gloves on. I am thinking a 4-4.5# trigger. 

Opinions on anything?
 
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #106 on: January 02, 2013, 06:32:43 PM »
Quote from: SharonAnne on December 20, 2012, 07:06:38 AM
right now I have only one AR15, an AR15A2 with an Aimpoint on the handle. I got lucky and the trigger is pretty good.
 
 I have two bare lowers. On one I put a GI trigger assembly, what a POS.
 
 I had a small windfall and am going to build a nice mid/long range AR15. It will start with a VLTOR heavy wall upper receiver and a Kreiger heavy fluted barrel of 22" ( I think ). Locally we have 300, 500 and 1000 yd ranges. Any suggestions on a scope? I am thinking of a Bushnell 4.5-30X50 probably with a Mil Dot. I know the Nightforce 12-42X56 is the more popular for 1000 yd shooting but it is also more that twice the $$.

Since most of our shooting is in the winter it is with gloves on. I am thinking a 4-4.5# trigger. 

Opinions on anything?
If most of your shooting is going to be in the winter with gloves on, I would definitely consider getting the "enhanced trigger guard" made by Magpul.  They make them in aluminum or polymer, both will work.  It'll give you a little more room for your gloved trigger finger.  They might not be "mil-spec".  BTW, I really don't want to get drawn into that "discussion".

In reality, it's not really needed since you can fold the original trigger guard down to access the trigger easily with gloves, but if you want the trigger guard in place.....
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #107 on: January 02, 2013, 07:09:58 PM »
Thank you Ranger.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #108 on: January 03, 2013, 05:16:28 AM »
I have that on my AR and like it. And yes the mill spec. thing has been beat to death. Like the trigger guard is not MS but much better for many.  ;D
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #109 on: January 03, 2013, 06:05:44 AM »
mil spec is irrelevant if what you have does what you want it to do.
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #110 on: January 03, 2013, 06:36:49 AM »
Quote from: SharonAnne on January 03, 2013, 06:05:44 AM
mil spec is irrelevant if what you have does what you want it to do.

yep !
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #111 on: January 03, 2013, 08:39:08 AM »
Quote from: Cuts Crooked on November 17, 2012, 07:25:33 PM
My oldest son is wanting to add an AR to his stable. Thinking about buying him one for Christmas.
 
Wondering if any of you have any experiance with this one: http://www.star15.com/DSC_MIDNIGHTDRAGON.html
 
Good? Bad? Indifferent?


did you get it or not?......did  i miss where you posted?
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #112 on: January 03, 2013, 11:13:49 AM »
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Quote from: Cuts Crooked on November 17, 2012, 07:25:33 PM

did you get it or not?......did  i miss where you posted?

Yes, I got it for him, and it arrived in time to be under the tree on Christmas day. Actually, I WANT that rifle....and I have never had any real desire to own a "black gun". It is a work of gun makers art!

But......I have been reluctant to comment, given the recent events involving a school shooting, since my son is autistic. I hope you understand.
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« Reply #113 on: January 03, 2013, 02:31:19 PM »
Totally understand. Did he say "nice gun"?
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« Reply #114 on: January 04, 2013, 12:52:11 PM »
Quote from: SharonAnne on January 03, 2013, 02:31:19 PM
Totally understand. Did he say "nice gun"?

Yes. :)
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« Reply #115 on: January 04, 2013, 03:00:45 PM »
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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #116 on: January 12, 2013, 05:51:40 AM »
Quote from: NYH1 on November 20, 2012, 01:42:49 PM
Let us also keep in mind that a "Mil-Spec" M4 is a 14.5" barrel "select fire" (semi-auto/burst or semi-auto/full auto) carbine. . . . ."NOT" a 16" barrel semi-auto carbine. . . . .that's a AR15 carbine. Calling a AR15 carbine a M4 is like calling a AR15 20" rifle a M16. . . . .not the same, not at all!

 
Also, you'll be VERY hard pressed to shoot 1/2 MOA groups with either a M4, M16, AR15 carbine or AR15 rifle if they have a chrome lined bore. . . . .which ALL "Mil-Spec" M4 and M16 variants will have. I
 
The chrome line bore helps with ease of maintenance, durability and bore life but has a real negative effect on accuracy. Anyone that was in the military or that has really world experience with chrome line bore M4, M16, AR15 carbines and AR15 rifles would know this.


i beg to differ .. but ... i have three bushmaster barrels and twoFNMI barrels .. all chromed ..
they shoot very very well . one of the FN barrels has shot 1/2 @ 100 .. with lake city ..


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Re: Opinions on AR
« Reply #117 on: November 27, 2019, 05:05:46 AM »
Let's bring this one back up and see if folks might want to talk more about it.
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