papercutninja 24 Posted February 12, 2013 Taking a break from all the anxiety-inducing legislation talk, so i figured i'd post an update on the carbine. I got the Magpul XTM Hand Stop kit a couple of weeks ago and i'm getting used to it. I like it a lot more than the AFG, because i would choke up on it anyway and only use the front portion. Way better than using a vertical foregrip as a reference point. I feel like i can get closer to the bore this way and be able to control the rifle a little more. Right now, i'm running it so my support hand index finger is on the front part of hand stop, and the knife edge of my palm is resting on the rear. I'm liking it a lot, even though i'm only 100 rounds or so in on this setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 12, 2013 Taking a break from all the anxiety-inducing legislation talk, so i figured i'd post an update on the carbine. I got the Magpul XTM Hand Stop kit a couple of weeks ago and i'm getting used to it. I like it a lot more than the AFG, because i would choke up on it anyway and only use the front portion. Way better than using a vertical foregrip as a reference point. I feel like i can get closer to the bore this way and be able to control the rifle a little more. Right now, i'm running it so my support hand index finger is on the front part of hand stop, and the knife edge of my palm is resting on the rear. I'm liking it a lot, even though i'm only 100 rounds or so in on this setup. Doesn't the cap on your optic get on the way if you flip up your rear sight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted February 12, 2013 Nice, I've been curious about the Magpul handstop kit. I personally don't need one as I've got my reference down pat, but the design concept is intriguing. I am curious though, what light is attached to that switch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papercutninja 24 Posted February 12, 2013 Doesn't the cap on your optic get on the way if you flip up your rear sight? Not at all, the pivot point for the sight clears it with no issues. The end of the cap is about a half inch away from it. I am curious though, what light is attached to that switch? Just a standard Insight M3X. I'm trying to justify swapping out the head for the LED version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keroberos 0 Posted February 12, 2013 Duracoated the upper since it looked like shit before. Of course now i have to duracoat everything since the upper looks really good. Just have a Primary Arms red dot for now until i figure out what optics i want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kotkot 26 Posted February 13, 2013 I m sexy and I know it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 14, 2013 My new STR and new Spikes Lower with my old stag upper. Hoping to get my BCM upper pinned and ready to go by next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screwball 483 Posted February 14, 2013 Think this is the most recent one... Spikes M4 upper with Adams Arms piston kit (installed by Spikes). Lower was a stripped DPMS, which I picked up prior to the 2008 election. The change since that picture is the Rainier Arms ambidextrous charging handle... which I really like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted February 15, 2013 Love it...nice and clean... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 7, 2013 My twins are finally up and running! Gun on top is 16" govt profile barrel for longer distances Bottom is a 14.5" lightweight barrel for up close Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 7, 2013 Chris, that magpul front sight isn't made for a gas block rail, and it's backwards. What optics are you running on the bottem one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 7, 2013 Chris, that magpul front sight isn't made for a gas block rail, and it's backwards. What optics are you running on the bottem one? It's not a magpul sight. Midwest industries hk style. It goes on backwards so it can fold to the front. If it folded to the rear it would hit the handguard. The bottom one is the vortex sparc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 7, 2013 It's not a magpul sight. Midwest industries hk style. It goes on backwards so it can fold to the front. If it folded to the rear it would hit the handguard. The bottom one is the vortex sparc thanks for clarifying, love you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted March 7, 2013 I just knew it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtToadette 59 Posted March 8, 2013 Teaser photo of my first rifle. Still need sights, mags, and ammo. I have Noveske hand-stops on the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiingGunMonkey 10 Posted March 10, 2013 Just FDE-ized mine, still needs to get the barrel threaded Colt 6400R, BCM charging handle, MOE stock and grip with Magpul XT rail covers and a leupold VX-R patrol scope: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 10, 2013 who is going to thread the barrel? just curious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiingGunMonkey 10 Posted March 10, 2013 I asked on the forums and I'm leaning towards sending it to ADCO to get it done once my surefire brake gets in (which has been taking forever) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,752 Posted March 10, 2013 A couple of mine... Colt MT6400R with Colt/Rogers stock, EGW brake, and TA01NSN ACOG. My 'do it all' ranch rifle. Colt MT6700 lower with PSA Govt profile CHF barrel, and EGW brake. Man, I forgot how much Iove a 20" rifle. ADCO did the thread/pin weld on both my 6400R's and my 6400. They did an outstanding job and turned around quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 10, 2013 I asked on the forums and I'm leaning towards sending it to ADCO to get it done once my surefire brake gets in (which has been taking forever) can you tell me the price? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,752 Posted March 10, 2013 can you tell me the price? Adco charged me $130(I think) to disassemble/reassemble, thread, and pin/weld. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiingGunMonkey 10 Posted March 10, 2013 Current going rate on their site for all of that is 200+shipping: 50 for disassemble/reassemble 65 for threading 85 for pinning (extra for SF and I'm guessing all other indexed brakes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,752 Posted March 10, 2013 I think my brake was $30 to pin/weld Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiingGunMonkey 10 Posted March 10, 2013 I think my brake was $30 to pin/weld Yeah, it's +55 for the SF brake, still puts the total at $145 + shipping otherwise. Little bit more than what you paid originally, but I appreciate the fact that they realize there's a difference between indexed and non indexed brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,752 Posted March 10, 2013 It's been awhile but that could be right. In any case, Adco will do you right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted March 17, 2013 That's a nice peice right there. I love the color! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites