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13 years 4 months ago #23448 by 13fcolt
Replied by 13fcolt on topic AR10A2
If you can tell us more about what you want out of it, deciding what parts to get and how to set things up is much easier. What do you do most with your rifle? What distance will you shoot at? What do you want out of it? lightweight & compact for easier carry or or a hefty, long, stick for more distance precision? etc.
The only thing lost with an A2 upper is a degree of flexibility with sighting options. It is still a fine, capable, rifle that will serve it's owner well, within that one limitation. Sharkey & Sicso are prime examples of what I speak. Fine, practical rifles that fulfill the shooters needs. I use mine differently (when I can use it at all) and so my rifle is set up accordingly.

If you have difficulty deciding what you should do to get where you want to go, tell us what more about what you want out of your rifle and we can point you in the right direction. If you re going to mount optics, then a flat top is going to work better for that, but as has been said, it is not absolutely necessary unless you want to go long range.

I gotta warn you though. Buying an upper to switch things out is where it all begins. First, you will have the old upper left over whispering to you "build me..build me, don't just leave me like this". Then there is the investment in tools. Since it is just silly to only use them once you'll need to finish that old upper into something to make it worth while. On the other hand, moving all that from one upper to another doesn't quite feel right, so you need to put it all back the way it was and buy new parts for the new upper so it can be its own thing. Switching uppers becomes a hassle after a while, now it's time to build a lower. More parts left over and tools going to waste and the only reasonable thing to do is build another.

We tried to have 12 step meetings to help with this, but it just turned into a gunshow.
"Hi Im 13fcolt and I have a problem..... anyone got an extra grip screw"

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13 years 4 months ago #23450 by mardad
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I don't care who ya are...that's funny!!! :rotfl:
Thanks for the brain fodder,13fcolt. I've got a lot to think about.

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13 years 4 months ago - 13 years 4 months ago #23462 by Siscowet
Replied by Siscowet on topic AR10A2
:rotfl: :rotfl: :thumbs: :thumbs: Colt that is excellent!
AR10 Anonymous. That is a sub forum waiting to happen
"I am Siscowet, and I haven't touched my AR10 for 60 minutes"
"Hi Siscowet".
"Here's that grip screw you need Colt"
Last edit: 13 years 4 months ago by Siscowet.

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13 years 4 months ago - 13 years 4 months ago #23463 by Sharkey
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How can I possibly part with this grip screw though. It could be the very FIRST part of my next build... I'm gonna do what NO ONE has ever done and design a totally NEW rifle completely around this one, special, beautiful little grip screw...

Sorry Colt, I've changed my mind.

It's MY grip screw damn it, Mine MINE I say !!!! mmmuuuuuuuuahhahahahhahahaaaaa :evil:
Last edit: 13 years 4 months ago by Sharkey.

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13 years 4 months ago #23474 by Siscowet
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Sharkey wrote: How can I possibly part with this grip screw though. It could be the very FIRST part of my next build... I'm gonna do what NO ONE has ever done and design a totally NEW rifle completely around this one, special, beautiful little grip screw...

Sorry Colt, I've changed my mind.

It's MY grip screw damn it, Mine MINE I say !!!! mmmuuuuuuuuahhahahahhahahaaaaa :evil:

I see a real interesting evening on the forum shaping up. :laugh:

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13 years 4 months ago #23478 by 13fcolt
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I would never even think of taking someones last part. That's the seed part.
Why else would I hoard all these gas tube roll pins, just seed for the next build.

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13 years 4 months ago #23479 by Siscowet
Replied by Siscowet on topic AR10A2

13fcolt wrote: I would never even think of taking someones last part. That's the seed part.
Why else would I hoard all these gas tube roll pins, just seed for the next build.

When do you think MLotzii will get some AR10t pajamas for sale?
:hijacked:

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13 years 4 months ago #23480 by 13fcolt
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That is a great idea! Then I could get rid of these old Spiderman underoos.

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13 years 4 months ago #23483 by Siscowet
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Warning: Spoiler!
let's hope its not marketed with (shudder) Sharkey's range wear. :naughty:

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13 years 4 months ago #23506 by Sharkey
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Siscowet wrote:

13fcolt wrote: I would never even think of taking someones last part. That's the seed part.
Why else would I hoard all these gas tube roll pins, just seed for the next build.

When do you think MLotzii will get some AR10t pajamas for sale?
:hijacked:


I wonder if he can find some "footies" in an extra large??? :laugh:

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