Well as I sit at revision infinity of my primary long gun, I am fairly confident that this is it - or as near to it as is really worth it for me.
I’m still planning on swapping the redi-mag for the Blue Force Gear skeletonized version - as I like the weight savings - and I like the other features of it (bolt hold open button - and paddle mag release). But BFG won’t ship to Iraq, and I forgot to toss one in my bag on the flight out of Boston yesterday (wife’s original home - dont worry I did not move to Mass.)
I found a place here than can pin and fit the KAC gas block so a new barrel is enroute - but other than that I am pretty much done.
I waffled on putting the Attila on versus the PEQ-2A, but I am holding out for a PEQ-15 so…
Cans – well not right now - I had two HALO’s fro this and my shorty - but they went to people who need them more than I.
Basic Spec’s
KAC SR16 upper w/ URXII
Barrel - 16" Midlenght Douglas (SPR Countour) Wylde Chamber
KAC QD FH
KAC Flip Front sight Gas Block w/ Big Dot tritium dot post.
SF Scout Light and Larue Mount
Larue Vert grip
S&B Short Dot in Larue Mount - not quote as fast as an Aimpoint - but better tgt detection and descrimination and BDC cam for longer work.
KAC 600m BIS with 300m large aperature
PRI GasBuster
Redi-Mag Gen II
Magpul PMAGs (of course)
Magpul Trigger Guard
KNS pins (call me paranoid)
MIAD with small grip - WAY too many people put the big grips on and cannot effectively manipulate the safety.
Magpul UBR
BFG Vickers Sling
DD front rail sling plate.
I’ve dicked with the PEQ switch so often - but as I really like the paddle from the Attila - I decided to opt with the higher position on the rail - and it works for my current fav thumb position — and when I drop the vert grip for some stuff I dont need to frig with the tape.
Is it heavy - yeah - I dont get out much these days so that is less of a worry for me - and it makes me go to the MWR gym…
Since I am back to a Glock (against my wishes) from a 1911 I have extra time to screw with my carbines - but this has been a while coming and I am very happy.
How many rds went through the old one? I remember a post awhile back that I think said 12k plus.
Nice fuggin gun.
I think I am going to put something together along those lines shortly.
Kevin, are you finding the Short Dot’s reticle difficult to see at 4x? After having shot my FFP Short Dots for awhile, I’m thinking the SPF reticles are the way to go so the Flash Dot is usable across all magnifications.
When comparing my times to first shot from low ready, I’m much faster using my TA33’s very bright chevron at 3x vs my Short Dot’s unlit CQB reticle at 4x. Of course, the plates I’m shooting at 50/75/100 yards are painted black, so the CQB reticle being black doesn’t help.
Nice to see a rifle that actually gets used instead of sitting in a safe. Not to say that anything is wrong with that as I have several safe queens myself.
Kevin stay safe out there. Now you have an excuse to build another one.
Sorry to hear about your 1911 v. Glock issue. I recently changed departments and ran into the same thing. I miss my 1911.
I know some love the worn look, but I still say this gun is begging for another coat of paint, and a good cleaning on that Short Dots lens! In all seriousness though, SWEET setup. Love those URX rails! Aside from the installation aspect, they are my favorite FF rail ever designed…
The thing on his rail in front of his Short Dot is a PEQ-2. It is an IR aiming device that has two lasers. This allows the shooter to use one laser as a focused dot, for aiming, and the other laser can be adjusted for a wide beam, to work as a IR flood light.
ah cool… not something you see on a civilian rifle too often
to the OP-are you enlisted or working as a contractor? enlisted guys usually don’t have too much say over what goes on their rifle do they?
stay safe over there.
