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jawn · Nov 16, 2011

As an update, I'm now leaning more towards doing a 14.5 inch or 16 inch midlength build. Engage has one of the Spikes Tactical pinned 14.5 inch uppers in stock and it's rather tempting.

With the 16 inch midlength, I'm thinking of doing a mock dissipator style upper.

Pic from intarwebs provided for those not familiar with the mock dissipator style:

Forest · Nov 16, 2011

dwhaley said:
Fixed FSP is going to be problematic with a serious magnified optc.

No, it really isn't.

Matter of fact the higher the magnification the less obvious the front sight is.

With a 3x I can make out a shadow in the lower portion of the scope, by the time I get to 9x I'm lucky to notice anything.

Semper Noctem · Nov 16, 2011

Forest said:
No, it really isn't.

Matter of fact the higher the magnification the less obvious the front sight is.

With a 3x I can make out a shadow in the lower portion of the scope, by the time I get to 9x I'm lucky to notice anything.

Boom - roasted!

jawn · Nov 19, 2011

Alright, I'm sourcing a bunch of parts from Engage and other sources to finish out the lower. Planned parts:

Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
Magpul ASAP Plate
Magpul MOE+ Grip
VLTOR Receiver Extension
VLTOR EMOD Stock
Spikes Tactical T2 Buffer
Colt Castle Nut
Brownells Action Spring

EngageSmith · Nov 19, 2011

jawn said:
Alright, I'm sourcing a bunch of parts from Engage and other sources to finish out the lower. Planned parts:

Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
Magpul ASAP Plate
Magpul MOE+ Grip
VLTOR Receiver Extension
VLTOR EMOD Stock
Spikes Tactical T2 Buffer
Colt Castle Nut
Brownells Action Spring

Ah, is that a shopping list?

Engage Armament · Nov 19, 2011

jawn said:
I expect my gunsmiths to be full-service.

LPK install with release

jawn · Nov 19, 2011

Engage Armament said:
LPK install with release

Smithing to completion.

Calengor · Nov 19, 2011

Engage Armament said:
LPK install with release

Is that the same thing as an LPK install with happy ending? :lol2:

Russ D · Nov 19, 2011

Calengor said:
Is that the same thing as an LPK install with happy ending?

I guess the quality and amount of the lube used would take on a whole new importance. I've never seen a gunsmith with soft smooth hands.

Midgettem1 · Nov 19, 2011

Russ D said:
I guess the quality and amount of the lube used would take on a whole new importance. I've never seen a gunsmith with soft smooth hands.

You haven't met Garret :lol2:

jawn · Nov 20, 2011

Russ D said:
I guess the quality and amount of the lube used would take on a whole new importance. I've never seen a gunsmith with soft smooth hands.

Just as long as it's not Militec. Militec makes Garrett angry.

Midgettem1 · Nov 20, 2011

….And you wouldn't like him when he's angry….

jawn · Nov 22, 2011

Does anyone have one of the FN barreled Palmetto State uppers? I'm seriously considering one for my build, and I'd like to hear any feedback if anyone has anything to say about them.

jawn · Nov 25, 2011

20 inch PSA FN Upper ordered.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/2411.php

I'm going to attempt to run this with my carbine receiver extension and see how things work. I'm starting with the Spikes T2 buffer. We'll see how this turns out.

EngageSmith · Dec 2, 2011

jawn said:
Just as long as it's not Militec. Militec makes Garrett angry.

I exclusively use Slip2000 EWL and I keep it on my nightstand.

BradMacc82 · Dec 2, 2011

EngageSmith said:
I exclusively use Slip2000 EWL and I keep it on my nightstand.

I don't go as far as to keep it on my nightstand, but it is great stuff, hmm wonder if it has other applications now. :innocent0

04RWon · Dec 2, 2011

Russ D said:
I guess the quality and amount of the lube used would take on a whole new importance. I've never seen a gunsmith with soft smooth hands.

Ummmm arent we forgetting someone.....?

teratos · Dec 2, 2011

04RWon said:
Ummmm arent we forgetting someone.....?

So you found his hands to be smooth?

BradMacc82 · Dec 2, 2011

2 'smiths in the same thread?? It could be like Mad Max - 2 'smiths enter, 1 'smith leaves.

EngageSmith · Dec 2, 2011

Chad can come into my thunderdome whenever he wants.

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