Newbie AR15 Owner - Colt 6721
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Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
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I can appreciate that to a point.
I for one detest pic rails on just about everything except a SCAR. The only reason I have a quad rail on my Bushy is to mount my 37mm. I don't like the attitude displayed by some in the world, one of whom is part of a company that is an IP here, that anything that isn't modern is somehow unworthy. You have your fun shooters, and your SHTF tools. Like with anything else, you must use the right tool for the job.
But I must implore you to open your mind a bit. You have a wealth of info here, some sources of which replied in just this thread alone. Clandestine, for example, is one of the finest gunsmiths the craft has ever seen. We ALL have learned much from him, as could you.
I hate to see anyone ostracized because a personal reaction to a first impression. I almost fell into that trap myself.
bkuether
Judge not this race .....
I was like you. I needed my rifles all dressed up and cool. I bought the Magpul furniture for my first AR before I even got it.
You know where most of it is? In a drawer. I put almost everything stock back on, and even went to a fixed A2 stock. My Stag model 8 with the piston shoots like a DREAM with the rifle length buffer and stock. Wish I never went with an adjustable stock on that gun.
Soooo......... You can do what you want, we aren't the gun gestapo. What we ARE, however, are people that have bought a lot of stuff, that we don't use anymore. Think of it this way. The less stuff you buy for your existing gun, can go into buying your next gun.
Then after you get used to shooting it, you will KNOW what you want changed. For me, an ambi safety (I'm left handed), and upgraded grip (small hands). Otherwise I leave them alone.
One other thing, if Clandestine suggests, best to heed. That man has saved so many guns from an early demise, it isn't even funny. Have fun with your Colt!!!!! Look forward to more of your posts!
You know where most of it is? In a drawer. I put almost everything stock back on, and even went to a fixed A2 stock. My Stag model 8 with the piston shoots like a DREAM with the rifle length buffer and stock. Wish I never went with an adjustable stock on that gun.
Soooo......... You can do what you want, we aren't the gun gestapo. What we ARE, however, are people that have bought a lot of stuff, that we don't use anymore. Think of it this way. The less stuff you buy for your existing gun, can go into buying your next gun.
Then after you get used to shooting it, you will KNOW what you want changed. For me, an ambi safety (I'm left handed), and upgraded grip (small hands). Otherwise I leave them alone.
One other thing, if Clandestine suggests, best to heed. That man has saved so many guns from an early demise, it isn't even funny. Have fun with your Colt!!!!! Look forward to more of your posts!
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Most of the Colt ARs made in the past few years have reversible safeties too. Its not a well known feature.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,418
OK , it's YOUR rifle , and you can do with it as you wish.
(Prefered solution my me , and probably concencus) - Complete uppers at bargin prices are readily available from sources such as PSA . Get one with already installed LoPro gas block , install your handgaurd , and have fun.
"Simplest " solution -
Fire enought rounds thru your gun bone stock to ensure it functions properly , and throws bullets more or less at the target. Any issues with function address under warrenty before changing anything.
Then have the Front Sight Tower ,and probably bayonet lug removed. ( It can be done with hack saw/ files/ dremel, but better to pay to have it milled). Then install your prefered handgaurd and scope , and have fun.
"We" have presented practical and quasi practical other aproaches , but if you are making informed decision you want somthing else have fun.
(Prefered solution my me , and probably concencus) - Complete uppers at bargin prices are readily available from sources such as PSA . Get one with already installed LoPro gas block , install your handgaurd , and have fun.
"Simplest " solution -
Fire enought rounds thru your gun bone stock to ensure it functions properly , and throws bullets more or less at the target. Any issues with function address under warrenty before changing anything.
Then have the Front Sight Tower ,and probably bayonet lug removed. ( It can be done with hack saw/ files/ dremel, but better to pay to have it milled). Then install your prefered handgaurd and scope , and have fun.
"We" have presented practical and quasi practical other aproaches , but if you are making informed decision you want somthing else have fun.
lexus
Member
Hey guys... Didn't abandon my thread just got busy. Those who called me a dick. I'm impressed with how quickly you analyzed me. LOL. Wow!!! Some of these comments... I won't engage... Some are willing to help so as until you don't disagree with them. Which is unfortunate. . Thank you to those who stayed on topic much knowledge was gained despite the outbursts I also learned much from the PMs I received from those who had the knowledge but weren't interested in engaging in some of the comments here. Thank you!! Such a knowledgeable forum, with a little tolerance with respect to the preferences of others this place could really blow up.
That being said, with the feedback gained from these forums I ended up with precisely what I was looking for. All I wanted was help changing my handguards
Thanks again guys.
That being said, with the feedback gained from these forums I ended up with precisely what I was looking for. All I wanted was help changing my handguards
Thanks again guys.
amoebicmagician
Samopal Goblin
factory Colt A2 front sights are not just pinned with a taper pin, some of them are riveted in place and require some serious work to remove.
If you are dead set on getting a free-float tube I would get a low profile gas block as well.
If not, the FAR easier option is just going to be to get handguards that will work with the delta ring you have retaining your handguards right now.
There are a lot of good ones, even ones with rails, just don't expect them to hold zero with optics, they are more for AFGs, lights, and other accessories.
I recommend the magpul MOE handguards. there are some good MLOK delta ring handguards out there as well.
Generally when building from scratch I will use a freefloat handguard since I prefer installing the freefloat barrel nut to fiddling with the damned delta ring, which has been the cause of breakage of TWO armorers tools.
Anyways, I would just keep the front sight on and get a new set of compatible handguards.
You can always get a new upper, or build one to your own specifications.
I very highly recommend nitride/melonite barrels
amoebicmagician
Samopal Goblin
Don't solicit advice and then criticize the way it's given.
People have put effort into trying to help you, and from what I have seen you have crapped all over it.
Do some research and figure things out on your own if you're so sure about how things should be done.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Hey guys... Didn't abandon my thread just got busy. Those who called me a dick. I'm impressed with how quickly you analyzed me. LOL. Wow!!! Some of these comments... I won't engage... Some are willing to help so as until you don't disagree with them. Which is unfortunate. . Thank you to those who stayed on topic much knowledge was gained despite the outbursts I also learned much from the PMs I received from those who had the knowledge but weren't interested in engaging in some of the comments here. Thank you!! Such a knowledgeable forum, with a little tolerance with respect to the preferences of others this place could really blow up.
That being said, with the feedback gained from these forums I ended up with precisely what I was looking for. All I wanted was help changing my handguards
Me thinks you need a HFR, because you didn't get the reaction that you wanted. Learn how to walk this terrain, and drop the attitude. You don't like what you were told, go figure your own way to do it, but don't ask us for help, because we might be too honest about what to do or what could prevent it/fix it.
I was like you when I first joined. A member smacked me down pretty hard for less that what you did. I paid attention and heeded his warning. I didn't like him after that, till I saw the wisdom in his words, and it took me about 2 weeks to get to that point.
Personally those that called you a dick were justified, because of your overall attitude towards people that you don't even know. I'll be blunt, you asked for help/advice from people that would have shown up at your house and helped you if you really needed it, but then you acted like an ass. Those same people probably won't be willing to help you in the future, because of your posts in this thread. FTR, you have no idea what kind of a resource you just slammed the door on.
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