10.5” pistol redo [Archive]

mustangfreek

5 February 2020, 20:44

I don’t think this belongs in the “custom” section..lol..Just redoing/rebuilding the 10.5” pistol.but I am moving slowly Along, as Im upgrading things.

Not everything is finalized, so far it’s

-10.5” Rainier match barrel with pinned RA gas block
- ddc 9.5” mk14
- tbd..

Old Trigger was a QMS with JP springs..it works....but it needs better

Also kinda always been curious on the LAW folder setups, how are they working for you guys who are running them? Nothing special required with a std buffer tube?

Only pic I got right now

Uffdaphil

6 February 2020, 03:12

Looks to be a sweet set-up with that mew barrel ‘Stang. If I were a single stage guy the Larue is what I would try. Their 2 stage is 90% as good as a G SSA IMO. The single is $80 and cuts a pound pull off the QMS. I liked the ALG ACT, but not much different than the QMS you have.
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mbt-1s-trigger/

I got rid of my LAW folder. It works well, but since gun is disabled when folded I dodn’t find it worth the added bulk and complexity. If you don’t have other folding long guns you may want it just because they are neat. Love my folding Evo and AK.

Uffdaphil

6 February 2020, 03:13

Hey, that was post number 1000!

Jerry R

6 February 2020, 05:11

I have a couple of LAW folders. They work well, for me, and I like being able to drop a 300BO into a backpack.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6884&d=1568575522

mustangfreek

6 February 2020, 17:02

UFF-I got a LaRue trigger for Xmas, haven’t shot it yet. But it’s very comparable to the geissele G2S I Gabe , which might get flopped around from another lower..not sure yet

On the folders, if they were 200 plus I probably would of grabbed one to try..still a motion but would probably have to be a used one for my poor ass..lol

Good looking pistols jerry.

Former11B

7 February 2020, 06:54

I need to upgrade my 10.5” barrel. It’s an FN CHF 1:7 but I always have to change stuff around

RA has a 10.3” Ultramatch I have my eye on...

This is my 10.5” with 9.5” Mk14. KAC lower, etc etc. I like the length without the LAW folder and I prefer the SBA3 to the 4

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mustangfreek

12 February 2020, 09:09

PJD642

12 February 2020, 19:03

Nice setup

Ok, back to the LAW folders, as I’m intrigued and already upgrading.

Did they run out of the box or did you have to drop down a buffer weight?

Are they really that solid?

I have no foldy bois and have eyeballed these since they came out

I just bought one for my 9mm pistol. They're amazingly solid. You're adding 2 1/8 oz of weight to the BCG by virtue of the little connector plug thingy that goes in the back of the bolt to make up for the added length of the folding housing. Sample size of 1, but I was/am running a Geissele Super 42 braided recoil spring & H2 buffer and have seen no difference in behavior. It's a 9mm pistol with an 8" barrel, shooting 147 grain rounds. Haven't tried using it with a 5.56 upper yet.

mustangfreek

13 February 2020, 01:06

Thanks for the feedback. Others have said the same, it’s rock solid. Which at the price point it should.

Former11B

13 February 2020, 05:24

I haven’t used one, just installed a couple. Get them snug and stake them down and you’ll be all set

mustangfreek

14 February 2020, 00:43

Just a little bit of info. Standard milspec buffer tube on top and Midwest Industries pistol tube on bottom.

Rough mock up makes this 10.5” setup roughly 27 inches from end of muzzle threads to end of buffer tube.[pop]

UWone77

14 February 2020, 09:04

Sounds like you can VFG that then.

mustangfreek

14 February 2020, 13:53

Sounds like you can VFG that then.

Yes.

mustangfreek

13 March 2020, 00:46

I’m all Over the place with this, what started out as just a few things, turned into changing everything...lol

I’ve been wheeling and dealing locally and on tacswap, ar15dotcom. Got a blemish black mk14 locally for a stupid good trade on my end.which I just traded strait across for this ddc.. Blem lower for 65 at a local shop unexpectedly followed me home.. not all parts in hand, but close

after the ddc rail I think I’ve committed to a fde mess.lol..a dude posted up a wtt ad for a fde sba4 setup, so I traded the black m4 brace.. Again better deal on my end and I wasnt quite happy with the length of pull for my arm

Does it need a fde matching upper...my ocd is tingling...[BD]

Jerry R

13 March 2020, 06:32

Not bad "as-is" but if you're going FDE with the lower/rail/brace ... gotta be thinking about an FDE upper.

Aragorn

13 March 2020, 19:24

Idk I think it’s kinda cool looking like that.

mustangfreek

20 April 2020, 19:31

Ok..so finally stopped swapping parts all around and Got it mostly together..just need a few pieces..I also am 50/50 on all fde ish, I have black RailScales and k2 grip on another rifle I might swap...i went fde and then some..lol

Most has changed, here’s a updated list

Aero fde receivers
Rainier 10.5” 556 barrel & rainier nib bolt
Geissele mk14
Geissele airborne CH
Sharps Nib bolt Carrier
Geissele G2S trigger
Forward controls bolt catch
SBA4 brace
Armaspec buffer system H2
Radian safety
2a takedown pins
PWS endplate ratchet/castle nut
Ascend armory mag button

mustangfreek

20 April 2020, 19:32

Looks different on different lighting

UWone77

21 April 2020, 19:17

Nice job trading into what you wanted. Looks great.

mustangfreek

22 April 2020, 02:41

Thanks bro!

Just waiting on a shim kit to attach the FH. Still need a light setup

Aragorn

22 April 2020, 07:28

Check out Valhalla Tactical’s Baldr set up for a light. Super slick, light and low profile.

https://www.valhallatactical.com/components/illumination/mounts.html

mustangfreek

22 April 2020, 15:13

Cool..I’ll snoop around that site later

juanlien

23 April 2020, 11:00

I have a couple of LAW folders. They work well, for me, and I like being able to drop a 300BO into a backpack.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6884&d=1568575522

Gorgeoushttps://babang.xyz/assets/18/o.png

Joelski

23 April 2020, 13:18

I am dying to get my hands on the BRN180S with a modern style 180 lower. It can't possibly be any worse than a stock ACR.

mustangfreek

28 April 2020, 01:49

Old vs new

apmcdaniel

17 June 2020, 17:51

I am dying to get my hands on the BRN180S with a modern style 180 lower. It can't possibly be any worse than a stock ACR.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200618/6714ce415f24b22a105b372fd723cdff.jpg
Not a great picture, but I'm happy with how mine turned out. Hoping to put some rounds through it the week of July 4th.

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Joelski

17 June 2020, 17:55

Sweet! That's a nice looking gun. Looking forward to your range report!

Former11B

18 June 2020, 05:12

Dang. I’m really going to have to get one of those new RA Select 10.5’s. That one looks good.

Aragorn

18 June 2020, 07:03

Oh man, that thing is awesome! Brownells ads apparently never did it justice. Hopefully I don’t end up needing one...

UWone77

18 June 2020, 07:15

Oh man, that thing is awesome! Brownells ads apparently never did it justice. Hopefully I don’t end up needing one...

Brownells did a shitty job marketing the 180 IMHO. Most people didn't even know what it was or what the benefits were.

I eventually wanted to get a 10.5 myself, but right now you can't even backorder it. I wonder what future production is going to look like.

alamo5000

18 June 2020, 09:32

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200618/6714ce415f24b22a105b372fd723cdff.jpg
Not a great picture, but I'm happy with how mine turned out. Hoping to put some rounds through it the week of July 4th.

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That's sick! I love it!

alamo5000

18 June 2020, 09:33

Brownells did a shitty job marketing the 180 IMHO. Most people didn't even know what it was or what the benefits were.

Count me in that camp. Care to fill me in?

apmcdaniel

18 June 2020, 09:35

Check out Valhalla Tactical’s Baldr set up for a light. Super slick, light and low profile.

https://www.valhallatactical.com/components/illumination/mounts.html

Thanks for posting this! I love the mount they co-designed with Bobro. Definitely going to make a purchase. [emoji41][emoji106]

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apmcdaniel

18 June 2020, 09:46

Count me in that camp. Care to fill me in?

I agree - the only time they really advertised this was 3-4 times on their "New Products" videos.

The bizarre thing - zero mention of the 2 BRN lower receivers anywhere! [emoji849]

Here is a good video on the BRN-180 uppers:
https://youtu.be/KKqnjXZDrrQ

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Joelski

23 June 2020, 04:21

I agree - the only time they really advertised this was 3-4 times on their "New Products" videos.

The bizarre thing - zero mention of the 2 BRN lower receivers anywhere! [emoji849]

Here is a good video on the BRN-180 uppers:
https://youtu.be/KKqnjXZDrrQ

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMore of a fan of the "modern" lower receiver style. I get the engineering concept of it, but am not sure if it comes off in practice. How do mag changes work with years of muscle memory feeding the opposite direction? Probably overthinking, but IMO the 180s upper deserves to ride on the Radian lower.

UWone77

23 June 2020, 05:43

Valhalla can go pound sand with their passive aggressive "marketing"

I wouldn't personally support that guy with money found on the ground.

Former11B

23 June 2020, 17:33

Valhalla can go pound sand with their passive aggressive "marketing"

I wouldn't personally support that guy with money found on the ground.

Totally agree

This is laughable:
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They even call it a finger stop. Sounds familiar. And it’s “reversible” lol. Well Arisaka put curves on both sides so you don’t have to flip it around...set it and forget it

UWone77

23 June 2020, 17:45

Dude tried to order a bunch of products from Will... I guess what's called R&D in some arenas....

Their finger stop isn't as a blatant ripoff of say the IWC version.... but I won't buy or recommend either company to anyone.

UWone77

23 June 2020, 17:46

While I'm at it, Cloud Defensive can pound sand too with their rip off Arisaka Inline mounts... calling them "little pieces of metal" when asked about the blatant copy.

Literally lost all respect for CD that same minute.

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Aragorn

24 June 2020, 13:57

...Damn... the things you find out too late...

apmcdaniel

24 June 2020, 14:21

...Damn... the things you find out too late...

Ditto!!! [emoji15]

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fledge

24 June 2020, 14:34

I’m with UW. When I saw Valhalla’s tactics on M4C it smelled fishy. And I’ve had two negative experiences with CD. I swore them off. I can’t be alone.

I didn’t know about the copycatting. The BS caught up to them.

UWone77

24 June 2020, 18:43

Stone

24 June 2020, 22:24

I am surprised Will hasn't sent them a cease and desist letter, its real easy to do.

https://eforms.com/cease-and-desist/intellectual-property/

mustangfreek

25 June 2020, 03:32

Good to see my thread is still going..albeit all over the place...lol

That Brn looks good..

Former11B

25 June 2020, 07:39

They deleted the entire post, but this screen shot to me sums up CD's entire shit attitude towards IP.

Says it's just a piece of metal with holes drilled in and Arisaka has apparently been price gouging. Will never do business with CD on any level or encourage anyone to do so. Literally trash.

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They’re literally charging $10 less for a mount so they’re not “price gouging”

Let’s not compare prices of their lights though. Doesn’t fit the narrative [BD]