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    .300BLK Piston Operated Rifle Build

    I have this upper and like it. Most of its use has been with subs and a SF SPS300 on--I think--the "light normal" gas setting. Its definitely heavier (beefier?) than the Noveske 10.5 DI I have, but thats more data point than outright bad. Things I've noticed with the POF is the handguard...
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    Any 1911 aficionados here?

    Agreed. Depending on what grip you got and your hand size, check out Extreme Shooters; I have their "reduced" grips on mine and they feel really good in hand. OP, you didn't mention how "traditional" a 1911 you wanted. All of my .45s are irons only, and on ly one is railed. Looking back, I...
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    Any 1911 aficionados here?

    I have a DW Specialist, a "it took forever to break in but once it was, it has been fantastic" LB Premier II, and a Smith & Wesson Performance Center full-size that is probably the best bang for buck of my 1911 collection. The LB took 700+ rounds to break in, before which it mis-fed in almost...
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    AR barrel lengths

    I have a few pin-weld 13.7/ 13.9" and for not dealing with NFA issues, I really like the balance of size, "wieldiness" and practicality. One has a red dot and one a LPVO. I acknowledge that a lightweight 16" barrel is not harder to use. And the pin-weld works best if youre settled on...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Wanted: Opinions on later generation "HK vp9" & "CZ p10" model pistols

    I had a P-10C when it was first released and loved it... except the magazine drop button was incredibly stiff. To the tune on both difficult to engage and also ripped up my thumb. It wasn't something that got any better with usage and it made shooting the gun unpleasant. I traded it in...
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    Aimpoint pro, Trijicon MRO? Eotech?

    This would be a novel AR paint scheme... rifle length as SSBN, SBR as SSN... I digress. I agree that the MRO's intensity increments aren't as use friendly. The HD does manage to pack a lot into its one setting's dial.
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    Aimpoint pro, Trijicon MRO? Eotech?

    I've got both and like both. My 300blk has the two dot Eotech, while a .22LR and a 556 SBR has the MRO HD. I like the wide open window of the Eotech, and while the holographic reticle's fuzziness doesn't bother me too much--I know, focus beyond it--I like the crispness of the MROs a bit more...
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    Suppressors Looking for advise. Suppressor for 13.9in and 18in 5.56

    I have those barrel-lengthed uppers and have jumped in the HUXWRX cool-aid bucket. I shoot rifles left handed, and am sensitive to ejection- port "ejeculate," and so I really prefer the low-flow. Not having to tune the system is nice, but its really less blow back that sold me. I have...
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    2 stage AR trigger

    I know the OP has settled on and ordered a trigger, and my recommendation are a bit over the original price range, but my $.02 in the trigger well are Wilson Combat triggers. I have a few of the 2-stage, 4-4.5# range and like the weight, the break, the reset.
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    Ar10 monolithic recommendations?

    I have both, and both are quality (obviously). I would call either light weight. The Mega gives you easier flexibility to change barrels, if thats relevant. The Mega anodizing is really nice. Its hand guard diameter is slightly larger than the mlok LMT if that matters.
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    Thoughts on Piston System For Precision Upper...

    To the comment about reinventing the wheel... I totally get it. I spend more time than necessary with the "why be different when "normal" is proven" vs the "different is fun sometimes just bc its different, and maybe it doesn't matter enough in this case." Ive got other, more precision...
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    General Purpose Battle Rifle: KAC SR-25 14.5" ACC vs 16" APC

    I recently had D Wilson convert a 14.5" V7 fluted 308 barrel to the LMT mount and had a HUXWRX brake pin and welded. Ive got a 762 FLOW and a much heaver HX-QD. Sans suppressor, its surprisingly light--even if the LMT upper is itself not a light weight. Even with the heavier can, its not...
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    Thoughts on Piston System For Precision Upper...

    For my purposes, I have OSS cans, so there's less blow back when suppressed anyway. Going off memory... From the dozen or two rounds I put through this piston + suppressor, the brass was dirtier than unsuppressed, but not as dirty as when I used my Surefire cans. When not suppressed, even a...
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    Thoughts on Piston System For Precision Upper...

    Not a terrible argument... 🤣 As to the "shoot it" admonishment... yes. The bout of windy, mid 30s weather forced me to huddle by the gun safe, and that just encouraged the "what if..."
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    Thoughts on Piston System For Precision Upper...

    Appreciate the input. I spend more time than I should pondering the non-factors... the what ifs. I have a 10.5 upper with the SA piston kit that I like, and this mid-length used to be on a 16"; I do like them.
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    Thoughts on Piston System For Precision Upper...

    Ok, its not a precision upper per se, but... I had a mid-length Superlative Arms piston kit not being used, and put it on a 13.7" Centurion Arms Recce barreled upper. Before I pin the muzzle (a HUXWRX FH), I thought I would ask the brain trust. Reasons to use it: I had it, it's...
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    Anyone put a Marvel Unit 1 on a Wilson Combat 1911?

    Do take a look at the Nelson ones; I just looked at the FCW/ Marvel and their "Unit 1" looks a lot like the Nelson slide I have. In addition to not sliding smoothly on my 1911s, it also didn't slide onto some of my STI/ Staccatos (which had been my preference). Nelson has .22LR double stack...
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    Anyone put a Marvel Unit 1 on a Wilson Combat 1911?

    I have a Nelson Custom Guns .22LR conversion slide (it says "designed by Bob Marvel") on a Dan Wesson Specialist, and it works well, with no mods needed. I do recall not having great luck with the conversion slide on my other 1911s, and that includes a WC... But its been a while and I don't...
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    What 11.5 barrel would you get for a general purpose 5.56?

    That is the "not hammer forged" version of the barrel I used, and while I haven't done any accuracy testing, it "feels" good shooting. I realize how little that might help, but... Mostly I was looking for a good barrel and a place that will sell a bolt and check headspace (Im lazy and this...
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    What 11.5 barrel would you get for a general purpose 5.56?

    Black River Tactical's hammer forged chrome lined 11.5". (and then had D. Wilson drill the Triarc's gas port out a bit for next time). I also built a 10.5 with a Criterion Core, though that one got a Superlative Arms piston. I like both and both shoot nicely... which I realize isn't an...
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