It's been a while since I've shot this but here's my lego build and parts list from the top of my head. Scope and lower and its parts are for a recce setup. It shoots ~1 MOA or better with match ammo.
Centurion 12.5" w/ chopped FSB
Centurion CMR 11"
Bushnell LRHS 3-12x on a NF Unimount 1.375
Smith Vortex or TBAC 30P-1 w/ thread adapter
LMT lower
VLTOR A5 tube
JP SCSS
B5 Bravo stock
LaRue MBT-2S (only had one range trip last fall but it's nice)
I found a pic of when I first put together the build from about 9 years ago. The cerakote was supposed to match the MK18 RIS II but I eventually sold it because I chopped down the FSB to go with a longer handguard.
As for the why and thought process, I heeded the advice from Failure2Stop (Jack Leuba) and grinch (Monty LeClair) on M4C concerning the different barrel lengths of ARs in 5.56. It could be outdated but it seems that Centurion still only sells 12.5" and 16" barrels a decade later.
Originally Posted by Failure2StopOriginally Posted by grinchLMT Defender 2000 Lower
Magpul MOE Grip
Noveske QD End Plate
Vltor A5 RE Kit
Vltor IMOD Standard
Vltor MUR-1A
Centurion 12.5" w/ pinned FSB
Bravo Company BCG
Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II FSP
Troy Folding Rear
Gear Sector QD Sling Mount
Blue Force Gear VCAS Padded
Total length is just under 30" with the stock in the 2nd position. The IMOD does not collapse all the way with this A5 extension.
I picked up another Law folder from Optics Planet last week and it arrived today. I wanted another one so I could have a dedicated backpack/truck gun and not have to keep swapping uppers and pistol braces. It also gave me an excuse to build another 11.5" upper and use the Geissele OD green MK4 Fed rail that I bought Black Friday 2018.
LMT Defender lower
Law Tactical gen 3 folder
Geissele SSA trigger
VLTOR A5 kit
OD green SBA3
BCM blemished upper receiver
BCM 11.5" CHF barrel w/ BCM gas block
Geissele 10" MK4 Fed rail
Aimpoint T1 on a Larue LT660
MBUS PRO back up irons
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Zeroed in a new DDM4 V7s 11.5" upper this morning. Definitely a blast cannon with standard M193 + Q Cherry Bomb. I have a Whistle Tip on the way, but won't ever shoot it unsuppressed again if I can help it. Using a standard action spring and H2 buffer, it's way overgassed with the can. I'll probably try one of the BRT EZTune gas tubes when the right one comes back in stock.
The SiCo Omega is just 6.5" long with the Plan B, but every pic I take makes it look huge.
Happy Independence Day PF.
Last edited by StraitR; 07-04-2020 at 01:38 PM.
Finally collected all the parts I needed and got the pistol put together. I'm hoping I can get to the range Friday to function check it. This is first upper I have assembled so I'm a bit apprehensive about it.
Thought I would add this here for those not watching or considering the LAW folder and how it affects rifle/pistol function.
Took my 11.5" out this weekend to shoot/test/verify it with different buffer weights as had been talked about here since I added the LAW folder.
For specs:
11.5" (all)BCM upper
PSA lower with cmmg lpk
Larue MBT-2S trigger
VLTOR/A5 RE with mil rifle spring and SBA3
H2 and H3 buffers.
It shot pretty much how I expected it to with the H2 considering the barrel length and to check/gauge the reliability of the buffer/Folder combination. I tried the H3 and she shot so smooth I thought I was shooting an airsoft rifle. I also shot his silencerco hybrid 46 suppressor (direct thread), and even with the extra length it still felt very light and maneuverable. Altogether we shot about 300 rounds through it (all 62 grain M855), with no issues. So it looks like continuing the use of an H3 is indeed possible. I plan to do more testing with this combo with a few different ammo types(M193, Mk262, a few other SD loads, etc), and will get back with the data.
Also, now I'm putting together a trust for a suppressor lol.
What discreet backpacks or bags are you guys carrying these in? I need one that's 26" inside the bag
Vertx Gamut plus for my 11.5" with Law folder. It's only about 23" inside though. The Commuter Sling XL 2.0 is 27". https://vertx.com/commuter-sling-xl-2
I just ordered the Vertx Gamut Overland Backpack for my Springfield Armory Saint Edge Pistol which is 24 3/4 overall.
The Overland main compartment according to the Vertx website is 26.5 by 16 wide and diagonally is 27.5. I'll let you know how it works and include photos once it arrives.
it's $239 on the Vertx website, but if you use the WARPOET discount code you get 25% off.
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