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  3. Posted

    Yep that how it all starts......I started with a Spikes lower and a Vltor MUR upper really nice combo although I was informed by a fellow poster that my Spikes lower that due to popular belief that its not a high end lower.....strange because I haven't heard many complaints.....me thinks it came out really nice....enjoy your build brother...

    Yeah, I recently read a statement like that about the Spikes lower (maybe the same exact statement? I don't really remember where I read it now).

    It seemed like an odd statement that was made without any expressed basis for making it though, so I remain confused as to the dig on the "popular belief" about the Spikes lower. 

    If anyone can shed some light on that, I'd appreciate the knowledge. I purchased my Spikes lower due to the perceived quality that many had expressed here, and I never encountered a contradictory opinion on that at the time.

    So are there two schools of thought on the Spikes lower? I'm here to learn, so I'd definitely appreciate some perspectives from both camps.

  4. Posted

    Toms River.  Go to any bar in town and see a mix of jerseys, also lots of bar fights...lol. 

    ....and that's just the Eagles fans eating their own!

    Btw, Eagles fans hate the Eagles more than Giants fans hate the Eagles. Don't try to make sense of that.... it's just a Philthy thing.

  8. Posted

    Admit it... you like to search for parts based on a sort order of "Highest Price to Lowest Price", don't you? ; )

     

    Don't get me wrong; it's not like I'm envious or anything. It's just that I can't stand your guts.

     

    : P

     

    All kidding aside, I can't wait to see pics of this rifle once it's all tricked-out!!!

  10. Posted

    and so it begins....

     

    zvyg5u.jpg

     

    How psyched are you right now! : P

    Enjoy the build bro, because before you know it, your rifle will be fully built and then you'll find yourself once again wanting to bang the crap out of the credit card trying to give birth to another one ; )

     

    Btw.... whatever part(s) you are looking to add next, be sure to simply mention it here. These guys are so on top of this stuff, so they will find you multiple deals like it's magic!

    Just be sure to do a little bit of research on your own afterwards so that you can learn a bit (or more) about what it is that you will(?) be buying.

     

    And whatever you do, never lose sight of the fact that you are building "your" rifle. Otherwise you'll start buying whatever is mentioned first... and then you'll end up in a position where you might as well have gotten a ready-made rifle off of the rack - and your build will no longer be your rifle.

    It's ok to trust those who prove themselves trustworthy here, but be sure to take the time to LEARN about the parts that go into your rifle. It'll help you to appreciate it more in the end.

     

    Enjoy the ride!

  11. Posted

    no i was there today for the first time and thought it was amazing but early this morning i thought i read here that there was one in midland park

     

    I wish!

    But you're probably confusing Midland Park with Woodland Park, even though there is absolutely no similarities whatsoever to the names ; )

  12. Posted

    Plus seeing NYC from 17 on the way to work isn't so bad.

     

    That really is an incredible view. Especially from that far of a distance from the city. 

     

    So anyway..... when you say that you're moving, I assume that you must mean within the state.

    I'm sorry that you aren't escaping, but Welcome from a low-lander no-view Bergen guy.

  15. Posted

    it's called a  " t " .... use it.

     

    The Grammar Nazi called. He said it's apostrophe + t.... and to please turn in your Spelling Police badge immediately.

     

     

    As for the topic....

    Does Dicks sell only the ammo that applies to the rifles that they sell there, or do they also stock 5.56 there too?

    Although maybe I should be more store-specific, since on a recent visit to the Paramus store I didn't really notice any rifles that shoot 5.56 there (then again, I wasn't there for rifle gear, so I only did a quick drive-by past the gun counter).

    Anyone know about the Paramus store specifically?

  16. Posted

    Its pretty simple. Keep both eyes open,

    I imagine that there are some rifle guys here who were actually weaned on these optics, and therefore "both eyes open" comes very naturally to them. To me it sounds kinda.... blasphemous!  : P

    But... old dog + new trick. That'll be me.

     

    co witness with irons as you like it, focus on the target,

    I do like how iron sights can still be incorporated into the optics setup, so learning to master that aspect should be an interesting (as in 'fun') challenge.

     

    and never ever use the 2x magnifier that it comes with lol.

    I've seen that said elsewhere during my abbreviated research on this optic. It's really that troublesome/lacking, huh? 

     

  17. Posted

    Holy Hell, you aint kiddin!

     

    http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/labor-day-sale/vortex-sparc-red-dot-optic.html

     

    $150 after coupon, thats cheaper than I'd sell mine USED.

     

    5th, if you can swing it, I wouldn't pass this deal up.

    I have the sparc and really like it. The ONLY drawback I've had so far is the power but may get accidentally turned on while in your range bag.  But the warranty and this price more than make up for that. 

     

    I wasn't actually ready for this type of purchase yet for two main reasons:

    1) a lack of knowledge about optics

    2) I had planned on giving my cc a bit of R&R for a while

     

    ...but I went ahead and pounced anyway.

    However before doing so, I did a quick sweep through the internet looking at prices on this optic, and I found that the price really is quite good. 

    Therefore, that's a good heads-up Krdshrk. (admittedly my cc isn't really liking you very much right now, but a deal is a deal)

     

    As for my lack of knowledge (deal or no deal), I've learned to trust those who have proven themselves to have steered me in the right direction in the past, so checko's nudge was enough to cause me to go for it, and then Arbelest (the quiet one) made me feel a bit more confident after I had already made the purchase. 

    Therefore this will be my first optic, and I will learn from here and see how it goes.

     

    Ok.... but please.... no more enticing deals on gear for a while! 

    (or at least until the weekend is over).

     

    : )

  18. Posted

    If you never want to add a grip onto that guard this is all mute. But i wanted an AFG on that hand guard.

    I actually just got the Magpul XTS hand stop. I figured that I'd give it a test drive to see how I like it.

    I had considered the AFG too, but I had learned to shoot with a flat hand, so I didn't want to mess with what had always worked for me in the past. 

    Are you liking your AFG?

     

     

    Oh....

    and I had enough rail left for the XTS. But now I'll need a bit more for the light, so thanks for the screw info.

  19. Posted

    Build came out great man! Im starting to collect the parts for mine, just ordered the "magpul build kit" from PSA so it has begun! Although itll be another 4 months before i get my change of address from NJSP so itll be awhileeee before its complete, atleast it give me plenty of time to collect the parts though! Cant wait to see your next one!

     

    The "forced" patience may actually serve you well. It might also have you bouncing off the walls (I know that I would!). But a slow and steady compilation of parts is probably beneficial in the long run.

    I'll look forward to seeing your progress when it finally starts going together. It's fun putting these things together!

  21. Posted

    Its the way the handguards are made.  

    moe.jpg

    The magpul rails are designed to compress with a "washer" on the back side of the hg.  As you can see they have an oblong slot where you can mount the rails in any slot for any number of rails.

     

    Yours just literally screw into the handguard itself.

     

    Gotcha. Thanks for expounding on Barms original statement. All cleared up in my brain now ; )

    Any idea on the size of the bolt (does Magpul actually use a bolt, or is it really a screw?) that would be needed?

  22. Posted

    Oh ok, I see. Magpul makes less expensive rails. So it's the Magpul rail sections that require a longer bolt to attach to the handguard. I got twisted around on that point due to the inclusion of the AFG being mentioned.

     

    That's sort of a minor inconvenience anyway I suppose, since the carbine sized handguard doesn't offer much rail space for mounting anyway. And aside from the necessities, I'm not imagining a situation where I'm stacking my handguard with gear after gear along it's 4 lengths anyway.

     

    Btw, why are the 2 designs not standard compatible? Any idea?

  23. Posted

    Your first build but looks like not your first time using a camera. Very well done angles. Looks like from a magazine.

     

    Umm.... Ok. Thanks!

    Wanna be my agent?? ; )

     

    And with regard to that hand guard, if you try adding any Magpul stuff to it, like adding a mini rail, the bolts that come with the rail are not long enough to catch. I had that rail on my Stag and I added an AFG. Had to go to Depot and buy longer bolts (screws)

     

    Diamondhead drop-in handguards have a modular rail mounting system that functions just like any pre-configured extended quad rail setup, so I'm not really understanding what you mean by short bolt issues causing ancillary gear from mounting onto the handguards without using longer bolts. 

    So far the only limitation that I can see is that the carbine length drop-in handguards have more restrictive handguard/rail space availability due to it's overall shorter design. But other than that, I'm not following why longer bolts would be required for adding Magpul stuff to it. Which items specifically are you referring to bolting directly to the handguard? Isn't the AFG rail mounted?

    (that's a serious inquiry, and not meant as a challenge)

  24. Posted

    looks better basics.. not a fan of flashlights and foregrips.

     

    I agree

     

    This would be fine for a range toy but if its a rifle I may need to use defensively I want every advantage I can muster

     

    I agree

     

    Agreed.  For a range gun this is fine.  But a light IMHO is a must.

     

    and I agree

     

     

    The beauty of the rail system is that ancillary gear can be mounted or unmounted according to the purpose. And in my opinion, that's what makes these AR's so freakin hot in the first place.

  25. Posted

    FYI - Palmetto State Armory has some really good deals on red dots this weekend...  Vortex Strikefire, Sparc, or Aimpoint Pro...

     

    Damn you Krdshrk!!! : P

     

    That said.... if anyone has any experience with any of those (well... not the $400 one! Too rich for my budget right now) then please share. 

     

    And btw, my eyes aren't as spry as they used to be, so I'm thinking that I'll be needing some magnification for distance. I figured I'd mention that in case it factors into the equation.

     

    (freakin' Krdshrk trying to spend more of my money and preying on my weakness of being an impulse buyer!)

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