Tampa-XD45 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 8:02 AM, MikieM said: Take a look at the SI ISO Tabb. Looks pretty good and the price is right, MIkie - I would stay away from aluminum charging handles. I broke one in a match so I stick with steel. Like the Power Custom. Higher price but worth it. Link to comment
MikieM Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Tampa-XD45 said: MIkie - I would stay away from aluminum charging handles. I broke one in a match so I stick with steel. Like the Power Custom. Higher price but worth it. No doubt you're right. I just saw the picture and for $35 it looked pretty good. I'm using a Raptor at the moment, but if it fails I'll probably look at the all steel. Link to comment
HoMiE Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 3 hours ago, MikieM said: No doubt you're right. I just saw the picture and for $35 it looked pretty good. I'm using a Raptor at the moment, but if it fails I'll probably look at the all steel. Was it the charging handle itself that broke or the latch? Link to comment
Tampa-XD45 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 4/6/2018 at 10:37 PM, HoMiE said: Was it the charging handle itself that broke or the latch? Handle. See here: http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/256994-charging-handle-failure-pics/?tab=comments#comment-2856054 Link to comment
Startingover Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Today I bought a Ranier Arms Ultramatch barrel, VG6 muzzle brake, and a Next Level Armament charging handle. (I am not going to use the CMMG barrel and Fortis brake.) I got the NLA charging handle because it's was a little less expensive than the Raptor, and they make one for my s&w15-22. Link to comment
Flatland Shooter Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 8:01 AM, Tampa-XD45 said: Handle. See here: http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/256994-charging-handle-failure-pics/?tab=comments#comment-2856054 Looks like they fail at the latch. Anyone try the latchless charging handles? Strike Industries has one made out of 7075 aluminum. https://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/strike-latchless-charging-handle.html Link to comment
Tampa-XD45 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Flatland Shooter said: Looks like they fail at the latch. Anyone try the latchless charging handles? Strike Industries has one made out of 7075 aluminum. https://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/strike-latchless-charging-handle.html No because I like my extended latch which acts as a very effective side charger for me. I may try this the next time mine breaks: MASP Link to comment
1981Shooter Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Flatland Shooter said: Looks like they fail at the latch. Anyone try the latchless charging handles? Strike Industries has one made out of 7075 aluminum. https://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/strike-latchless-charging-handle.html I have the latchless one with ISO tabs and it's working great for me. Link to comment
Startingover Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 14 hours ago, 1981Shooter said: I have the latchless one with ISO tabs and it's working great for me. I thought about these, good price Link to comment
Tampa-XD45 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Startingover said: I thought about these, good price How is that a good price? At OpticsPlanet I'm seeing around $35 for the handle and $12.95 for each tab for a total of $61. Unless I'm missing something on the price. The Blackhawk version is only $28.99 at Brownells. Maybe I'll try the Blackhawk latchless version since it's a lot cheaper than the MASP. And I am a cheap bastard. Link to comment
Startingover Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 34 minutes ago, Tampa-XD45 said: How is that a good price? At OpticsPlanet I'm seeing around $35 for the handle and $12.95 for each tab for a total of $61. Unless I'm missing something on the price. The Blackhawk version is only $28.99 at Brownells. Maybe I'll try the Blackhawk latchless version since it's a lot cheaper than the MASP. And I am a cheap bastard. You can use them without the extra tabs. Plus many handles seem to run $75-120 Link to comment
Startingover Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 I have many of the parts sitting here now, and wait for the receiver set is killing me. What's everyone's preferred safety lever? Link to comment
Startingover Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 I picked up an odin extended mag release and TF mag extension at Jones arms the other day when I was in there getting an update on how the receiver set is coming along. About the only thing I have left to get is the safety lever, and an optic. Can't decide on either. Link to comment
MemphisMechanic Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I just put my rifle together, and so far I’m very happy with the Holosun 510C - not that my opinion is worth much. I havent even shot it yet. It’s won a mational championship and it’s cheap? Yep. I went with that one. Link to comment
MikieM Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 50 minutes ago, Startingover said: I picked up an odin extended mag release and TF mag extension at Jones arms the other day when I was in there getting an update on how the receiver set is coming along. About the only thing I have left to get is the safety lever, and an optic. Can't decide on either. There are several levers available. Just make sure it is compatible with your trigger, and whether you want a 60 or 90 degree release. Many good optics out there, as you know. Considerations would be price, weight, dot size, and possibly dot color. You're getting close, aren't you? Make sure we see some pictures. Link to comment
MikieM Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 20 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: I just put my rifle together, and so far I’m very happy with the Holosun 510C - not that my opinion is worth much. I havent even shot it yet. It’s won a mational championship and it’s cheap? Yep. I went with that one. Memphis, if it's like your Tanfos it'll run like a Singer sewing machine. I like the picture window on the 510, but I opted for the 503C because of the weight. Link to comment
MemphisMechanic Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) 29 minutes ago, MikieM said: Memphis, if it's like your Tanfos it'll run like a Singer sewing machine. Yeah but... my tanfo took three months of nonstop jamming to figure out. I made the “tanfoglio tuning” youtube videos on how to get them running like a Glock AFTER suffering through that! I feel like I signed up for the same treatment: No one has gotten a Guard upper to feed from Colt mags out of a QC10 lower. Here I am again, the same old idiot who has to be different... Edited May 5, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment
Startingover Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 I decided to get the battle arms safety lever https://www.rainierarms.com/selector-switch-b-a-d-standard-thin-2-levers/ Now I just have to grab an optic. I may just use the Burris Fastfire III that's on my S&W 15-22 currently. I can just add it to the list of stuff that is "temporary to get started" like the furniture. Link to comment
Startingover Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 I picked up an almost new vortex razor for $270 So now I have the optic piece of the puzzle done. Now I wait....... I think the receiver set is almost done, and I should be able to start construction soon Link to comment
Startingover Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 3:58 AM, Startingover said: I picked up an almost new vortex razor for $270 So now I have the optic piece of the puzzle done. Now I wait....... I think the receiver set is almost done, and I should be able to start construction soon Still waiting Link to comment
MemphisMechanic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @Startingover whose lower (and are you going with a matched upper?) is that, and why are you waiting so long? Link to comment
Steve RA Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Posted March 14 Just ordered a Jones Arms Kronos upper and lower. They said it's about 2 months out. (They can't make them fast enough) Link to comment
Startingover Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Its a Jones Arms Kronos If you order both upper and lower, they come as a hand fitted set, with serial numbers etc. They just opened up a new store front, plus one of the brothers hurt his back and is getting surgery. So they are way behind on manufacturing them. They are actually going set mine up with an odin upper for now, until they get caught up, then he said he will switch out the odin if I want. Edited June 13, 2018 by Startingover Link to comment
MemphisMechanic Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Interesting... Can’t say I see the point of that kind of expense over an already $$$ upper & lower from QC10 or the like. Not if the only benefit is eliminating a few thousandths of play between upper and lower. Perhaps I’m missing something. Edited June 13, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment
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