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for those not aware, LMT is having a 12 days of Christmas sale. Some pretty good deals there.
LMT's 12 Days of Christmas I am posting so everything gets sold out and I can't buy anything. |
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So I have a first world problem I need help deciding on. I have 2 Specwars completed, 1 in black and 1 in FDE (rail covers, pistol grip,buis, can, rifle is not coated/black). I decided to grab some new optics and went with
FDE Nightforce nx8 1-8 FDE Aimpoint ACRO P2 Badger Ordnance C1 I ordered the C1 in tan but recieved it in black. Originally I figured I could throw it on either Specwar if/when needed (black and fde versions). When I received the black C1 I was irritated not because of the mistake just due to the fact that I wanted to get it on and mounted etc., and also I'm terrible with having the patience to send it back and wait for the correct mount to come in again. I mocked it up and honestly it doesn't look bad but I'm fairly OCD. What's your thoughts, live with the black C1 which isn't terrible at all or send it back and get the tan? TLDR- black or tan is mo betta? |
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Originally Posted By jtdam24: So I have a first world problem I need help deciding on. I have 2 Specwars completed, 1 in black and 1 in FDE (rail covers, pistol grip,buis, can, rifle is not coated/black). I decided to grab some new optics and went with FDE Nightforce nx8 1-8 FDE Aimpoint ACRO P2 Badger Ordnance C1 I ordered the C1 in tan but recieved it in black. Originally I figured I could throw it on either Specwar if/when needed (black and fde versions). When I received the black C1 I was irritated not because of the mistake just due to the fact that I wanted to get it on and mounted etc., and also I'm terrible with having the patience to send it back and wait for the correct mount to come in again. I mocked it up and honestly it doesn't look bad but I'm fairly OCD. What's your thoughts, live with the black C1 which isn't terrible at all or send it back and get the tan? TLDR- black or tan is mo betta? View Quote Tan is the way |
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I like that more than I thought it would... But I'd still send it back for FDE.
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LMT has a sale on a 20" 6.5 CM Barrel for the MWS... Its got a CIP chamber rather than SAAMI, but its got price thats hard to pass on if you are looking to add a Creedmoore barrel - $549
https://lmtdefense.com/product/20-6-5-creedmoor-cip/ LMT® 20″ stainless steel 1:8″ RH 5R cut 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for MWS upper receivers. Includes low profile gas block, straight gas tube, A2 flash hider. This 6.5CM barrel has a CIP chamber vs a SAAMI specified chamber. The CIP or Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms, is the European standardization program established to govern the production of arms and ammunition and standardize firearm attributes like proof markings, chamber pressures and chamber dimensions along with procedures to measure these attributes. These barrels have been shot and tested to meet LMT Defense performance standards using US commercial 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition. |
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Muh Bolt
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Assembled 6arc Specwar with some prototype ARCA rails https://i.imgur.com/1eaVv6s.jpg View Quote That looks like a very capable setup! |
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Assembled 6arc Specwar with some prototype ARCA rails https://i.imgur.com/1eaVv6s.jpg View Quote |
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Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
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Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
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Visited some friends up at Badger today and upgraded my mounting setup along with a few other pieces. If you look close, you may see a soon-to-be released part.
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Originally Posted By joesrcool: Visited some friends up at Badger today and upgraded my mounting setup along with a few other pieces. If you look close, you may see a soon-to-be released part. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/179240/20240322_142302__2__jpg-3166406.JPG View Quote VERY nice looking setup indeed! Is that a Badger Ordnance Selector Switch I see? |
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Originally Posted By unclemoak: Was out hog hunting a couple weekends ago with the 6arc. https://i.imgur.com/N6tvfwi.jpg View Quote That is one awesome looking setup! I'm planning on a very similar build with a 18 inch Proof Barrel. Quick question: Can you remove the barrel with those ARCA rails installed? |
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Considering two uppers:
LMT MLOK 13.5” rifle upper. Would have barrels cut down to 13.9” to have a flush suppressor. Or LMT MLOK SPECWAR upper. With barrels cut down to flush for the same look. Rifle length barrels are much easier to get them specwar barrels. At least right now. Specwar is really only saving my 2”. What would you do? And why? |
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Originally Posted By Tengo1: Considering two uppers: LMT MLOK 13.5” rifle upper. Would have barrels cut down to 13.9” to have a flush suppressor. Or LMT MLOK SPECWAR upper. With barrels cut down to flush for the same look. Rifle length barrels are much easier to get them specwar barrels. At least right now. Specwar is really only saving my 2”. What would you do? And why? View Quote What do you want to do with the gun? If your focus is entry and short range engagements or home defense I would wait for the Specwar setup to come to fruition. If you want a general purpose, do it all gun, go with the 13.9. Suppression also plays into this. If you want to suppress the gun and not run a K can, I would go with the spec war. |
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Mike_Golf says: "You're not an ethical hunter and likely an asshole to boot."
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Checked my email before heading off to sleep and saw that Titan Defense has factory FDE MRP Specwars in stock.....and I bought one.
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I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years.
The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. |
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Originally Posted By MKEman: I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years. The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. View Quote Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? |
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Before I list it I figured I give first dibs to everyone here, I have a NIB 14.5" 5.56 MRP barrel with a Rugged Suppressors muzzle brake (I have a Surge), and I need a NIB Q2.5" Specwar barrel (not a cut down), anyone else interested in a trade? If so [email protected] is the best way to reach me!
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Originally Posted By jtdam24: Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By jtdam24: Originally Posted By MKEman: I'd go with the long MLOK or the short (9" MLOK). Unpopular opinion here, but I think the specwar is wayyyy overrated. I think it was only super popular because it was RARE!!!! For like 3 years. The long MLOK is going to be preferred for any barrels longer than 13.7". I think it's a much more flexible upper. You can run a lightweight sub 14" barrel as a light/handy carbine, or you can run an 18" SPR. The 9" mlok can run 10" barrels, and a 14.5" barrel doesn't look out of place on one. Personally, I notice a difference in handling between 10.5 and 12.5 barrels. I currently have 10.5, 12.5, 13.9 and 2 16" LMT MRP barrels. I'd like to get a 11.5 and 14.5. And a few non-556 barrels. I've never once thought that a specwar would add capability to my collection. However, if I only had a specwar, I'd probably wish I also had the long and short MLOK uppers. The spec war would be the sweet spot if you want to specifically and exclusively run a 12.5" barrel. At any other barrel length, you're likely to prefer a different length upper. 10.5-12.5 barrels do just fine on the short MLOK. 13.7-20" do well on the long MLOK. Well articulated pov, with great reasoning to back up your stance. For me I do want to run a 12.5" so the Specwar fills that role than any other length chassis. I would also agree that the difficulty in acquiring one for a lengthy period of time drove up it's popularity and cool factor. I have so many mrp chassis it's ridiculous and I remember in the early 2000s when I first discovered them I thought these are badass but I'll never be able to afford one and years later here we are, multiple setups revolving around the mrp chassis. I also had an inside connection for a long time which was a huge help. Interesting fact did you know lmt made a 1911 they were going to release at SHOT show several years ago? Soldi info. I ended up going with the 13.5 MLOK. And a 1911 LMT?! Dang. I’m still jealous of the dude who ended up with the LMT bolt action rifle in the AI chassis. |
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