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velocity2006
26 April 2015, 14:42
Throwing together a build for the T&E Lantec E-BCG. Going to use the Shockwave Blade Stabilizer and the KAK tube kit. Can't make up my mind if I want to go Mega Ambi Billet lower or the Aero "Ghost Gun" lower.

Upper - Aero M4E1 7.5" 5.56 1/7 Keymod
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/Aero%20Upper_zpswuromd9z.jpg

BCG - Lantac E-BCG
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Lantac%20E-BCG/Right%20Side_zpsv7qb6yeb.jpg

velocity2006
27 April 2015, 15:13
Just ordered the Shockwave Brace Kit, will post some pics up when I receive it.

GOST
27 April 2015, 17:53
Looks like it gonna be a very nice pistol. Look forward to seeing it finished and hearing how she performs. And that is one great looking counter top.

UWone77
27 April 2015, 18:00
Factory built or did you do your own?

velocity2006
27 April 2015, 18:25
I ordered the factory built upper that was on sale last week. Was too good of a deal to not check out. Eventually I will replace the barrel with a CMMG in 300BLK and then try to run a suppressor on it.

I have to say I am impressed, this is a very solid unit and will make an awesome pistol build in 5.56 in the mean time.


Looks like it gonna be a very nice pistol. Look forward to seeing it finished and hearing how she performs. And that is one great looking counter top.

Thanks, it is a great surface to shoot on (photos).

velocity2006
1 May 2015, 10:19
Ordered more parts today. Will get picks up once they come. Got one of the Radical Firearms 10.5" 300 BLK barrels that were one sale, BAD Takedown Pins, Strike Industries Ambi 60 Degree Safety Selector, Strike Industries Charging Handle, ALG defense trigger, and the FCD Mag Release button. The FCD Enhanced Bolt Release was out of stock so that will have to wait, but at this point only need a Lower, LPK - trigger, grip, buis, and KNS pins. Eventually would like to put a Lantac dragon on it, but that can also wait.

The Shockwave Blade Stabilizer came a few days ago also with the KAK tube, thing is ridiculously light weight.

mustangfreek
2 May 2015, 00:49
Just ordered the Shockwave Brace Kit, will post some pics up when I receive it.

Please do.

I am really wanting to try one out..And havent played with one so kind of curious, how tough they are,etc..

Did you order the tube for it also?

WHSmithIV
2 May 2015, 04:19
When you get the Shockwave brace kit Velocity, would you also please post a small review of what you think about it? I'm toying around with the idea of perhaps ordering one for my pistol after I have it finished and tested.

WHSmithIV
2 May 2015, 04:26
Ordered more parts today. Will get picks up once they come. Got one of the Radical Firearms 10.5" 300 BLK barrels that were one sale, BAD Takedown Pins, Strike Industries Ambi 60 Degree Safety Selector, Strike Industries Charging Handle, ALG defense trigger, and the FCD Mag Release button. The FCD Enhanced Bolt Release was out of stock so that will have to wait, but at this point only need a Lower, LPK - trigger, grip, buis, and KNS pins. Eventually would like to put a Lantac dragon on it, but that can also wait.

The Shockwave Blade Stabilizer came a few days ago also with the KAK tube, thing is ridiculously light weight.


I'm glad you got one of those barrels - it's an insanely cheap price for them. I hope I can order the one I need on Monday or Tuesday and darn sure hope they will still be on sale.

velocity2006
2 May 2015, 12:35
When you get the Shockwave brace kit Velocity, would you also please post a small review of what you think about it? I'm toying around with the idea of perhaps ordering one for my pistol after I have it finished and tested.

Review is up, Brace and KAK tube are excellent.
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Shockwave%20Pistol%20Stabilizer/Parts_zpstuoqbe4n.jpg




I'm glad you got one of those barrels - it's an insanely cheap price for them. I hope I can order the one I need on Monday or Tuesday and darn sure hope they will still be on sale.

Yeah it was really too good of a deal to not buy one. I got my uncle to buy one as well. Now I am thinking about just getting another upper and building another pistol lol... Vicious cycle. Certainly 1st world problems lol.

velocity2006
7 May 2015, 17:15
Rainier goods have arrived. Will likely get the lower ordered around the end of next week along with the rest of the small parts.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/Parts_zpsu62iuqrd.jpg

toolboxluis00200
7 May 2015, 17:21
Its going to look nice

velocity2006
11 May 2015, 09:25
Found the FCD Bolt catch at tactical link so got that on the way along with MOE K+ and Strike Industries dust cover. Still cannot decide between a Mega Billet or that Rainier Gen 3. Decisions decisions... The FCD stuff will go better with the Mega as far as matching the Ambi bolt release, but the Rainier has the Ambi mag release built in.

UWone77
11 May 2015, 10:04
Both lowers are top notch. I really like the lines of the Mega, but obviously the Mod 3 offers the ambi magazine release. I think whether you need the ambi mag release will probably decide your purchase here.

velocity2006
11 May 2015, 10:07
Both lowers are top notch. I really like the lines of the Mega, but obviously the Mod 3 offers the ambi magazine release. I think whether you need the ambi mag release will probably decide your purchase here.

Agreed, I have been leaning towards the Mega because it's ascetically more pleasing for this build and I have never owned an AR with an ambi mag release so it would change my manual of arms for my AR's a tad going with the Rainier. The Mega has been my unicorn for a while, but the Rainier is the new kid on the block so to say.

UWone77
11 May 2015, 11:32
You know I have an enhanced Aero Upper, maybe I could take a couple of shots with both the Mega and Mod 3 when I get home later.

velocity2006
11 May 2015, 12:33
Okay, that would be cool. I think I am just going to go with the Mega for this though. It really is the better fit for the FCD parts. I'll go with the Mod 3 for the 300 build :P

velocity2006
15 May 2015, 08:53
Ordered the Mega today, along with the rest of the small parts. Hopefully have completed AR pictures by midweek next week. Few final pieces will be ordered down the road like BUIS, rail goodies and a different muzzle device, but will be able to run the Lantac next weekend.

velocity2006
19 May 2015, 17:53
Mock-up.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/2_zpsjv5hi96v.jpg

SINNER
19 May 2015, 19:06
Looks good. Looks to be a pretty close match on the anodizing.

velocity2006
19 May 2015, 19:13
Yeah there are a few finishing touches to make still, but I am really liking how this build turned out.

UWone77
19 May 2015, 21:16
What Optic and Mount is that?

velocity2006
19 May 2015, 21:20
Primary Arms 30mm classic. Mount came with it. Going to get the Holosun solar red dot for this build but that was laying around so I threw it on for now.

BoilerUp
19 May 2015, 22:31
Mock-up.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/2_zpsjv5hi96v.jpg

I like the way you think. Here's mine, with a slightly longer barrel and handguard and chambered in .300 BLK

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-vPN2MKf/1/L/i-vPN2MKf-L.jpg

velocity2006
19 May 2015, 23:11
Funny, because I think I am going to get the 9" for my 10.5" 300 BLK barrel I just got. I really like this upper so far. Entire design is way more beefy than a standard forged upper, and the rail is ridiculously lite and solid.

On a side note, the ETS magazine I got seems like it's a very tight fit, it does not drop free from the Mega lower without assistance. Thinking maybe some usage will wear it in, PMAGs, Lancer and GI all drop just fine.

toolboxluis00200
19 May 2015, 23:15
Mock-up.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/2_zpsjv5hi96v.jpg

ThAt looks good I like it

velocity2006
19 May 2015, 23:50
Thank you. Can't wait to get it finished and get some lead down range.

velocity2006
24 May 2015, 18:26
I put updates in the Lantac thread. Got the build done, and it is 100% reliable so far with about 7 different loadings.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/Right%20Side_zpsqadcevza.jpg

UWone77
24 May 2015, 18:39
I put updates in the Lantac thread. Got the build done, and it is 100% reliable so far with about 7 different loadings.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Aero%20M4E1/Right%20Side_zpsqadcevza.jpg

Now that is a good looking blaster right there!

Dstrbdmedic167
24 May 2015, 18:49
Now that is a good looking blaster right there!

I second that. I love my M4E1 upper and 12" keymod rail. They are awesome quality, especially being a forged upper.

velocity2006
24 May 2015, 18:58
Now that is a good looking blaster right there!

Thanks, I am really liking this build so far, all the parts are excellent. I need to get another magnified optic on a QD mount so I can get some groups at distance from it.

mustangfreek
24 May 2015, 19:05
Ya, nice job...Still digging that shockwave..

velocity2006
14 July 2015, 17:35
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Arisaka%20Weaponlight/DSC_1226_zpsvjfdojef.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Arisaka%20Weaponlight/Muzzle%20Device%20End_zpseguwlmsk.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Arisaka%20Weaponlight/Side_zpsocag7jbw.jpg

toolboxluis00200
14 July 2015, 18:43
To bad u did not have a flaming pig that wood look nice

velocity2006
14 July 2015, 19:33
KAK offers the same features at a fraction of the cost of a KX3 or KX5. It does not disassemble the same, but it has the same desired outcome for muzzle blast. Not really interested in paying more for a logo, Noveske stuff has failed to impress me lately. Also being in Oregon you would figure their stuff would be more readily available locally, but it's not.

GOST
14 July 2015, 20:45
Looks good, is that a Monkey Bar?

velocity2006
14 July 2015, 20:58
It is, good eye. The fit isn't perfect with the Arisaka and the Monkey Bar, the U channel is either too small or the Arisaka is slightly too large on the mount material. It does not seat completely flush in the channel, but it is extremely solid and isn't really noticeable enough for me to want to complain about either. It's nothing that 10 minutes with some careful file work wouldn't fix. As stand alone parts the were both flawless. I'll grab a picture of it tomorrow. Overall I extremely like the package (MBUS Pro w/ Monkey Bar and the Arisaka), it's compact and solid.

Kopis
15 July 2015, 09:28
Very sharp, i just finished an Aero M5 308 build. Pretty happy with their stuff.