Which M&P version?
Let's see that shooter
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@SpongeBob*24 Barska has optics out there beginning in the $30 range. They are a "value" optic. The tolerances are going to be relaxed, they'll get moisture inside, the glass/crystal will be of inferior quality, and the metals on the body may occasionally have manufacturing imperfections and be constructed with low cost materials and using less than perfect manufacturing.
It's perfectly fine for your casual shooting/plinking/soda bottles... the gun that gets stashed under your truck seat. The .22LR you use for rats or squirrels.
The men posting in this thread however are trained precision shooters. It's literally not a stretch to count some of our posters (including those in this thread) as among some of the best in the world. They are going to be accustomed to using extremely high quality optics. Some of the folks here hold precision shooting records and sport titles/decorations. Take what they tell you to the bank.
It's perfectly fine for your casual shooting/plinking/soda bottles... the gun that gets stashed under your truck seat. The .22LR you use for rats or squirrels.
The men posting in this thread however are trained precision shooters. It's literally not a stretch to count some of our posters (including those in this thread) as among some of the best in the world. They are going to be accustomed to using extremely high quality optics. Some of the folks here hold precision shooting records and sport titles/decorations. Take what they tell you to the bank.
It's the full size 9mm.
I've got two Mosin Nagant rifles, I put two 5rd groups through one and decided my shoulder was better off not shooting anymore. Those damned things kick like a mule.
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And here I was thinking this was a thread for "new" toys . . .
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One of my carbine builds.
My latest build...
Wilson Combat 20" HB; Vltor MUR-1 Upper Receiver; Fail Zero Nickel-Boron coated BCG; BCM charging handle; Doctor Optic on Yankee Hill Machine 45* offset mount; Primary Weapons System KAC-556 Brake; Harris Bipod; Cant remember what Tube I used; Magpul Front Sling Adapter Jaugernaut Tactical 80% Lower Receiver - finish milled my me; CMMG Lower Parts Kit with Spike Tactical trigger - honed/adjusted; KNS anti-twist pins; KNS Ambi selector switch with 45* travel; Ergo Grip; Magpul PRS. Paintjob by my 11 y/o daughter.
Havent decided on optic just yet but the IOR 3-18x42 SH X1 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope is looking pretty good right now.
Wilson Combat 20" HB; Vltor MUR-1 Upper Receiver; Fail Zero Nickel-Boron coated BCG; BCM charging handle; Doctor Optic on Yankee Hill Machine 45* offset mount; Primary Weapons System KAC-556 Brake; Harris Bipod; Cant remember what Tube I used; Magpul Front Sling Adapter Jaugernaut Tactical 80% Lower Receiver - finish milled my me; CMMG Lower Parts Kit with Spike Tactical trigger - honed/adjusted; KNS anti-twist pins; KNS Ambi selector switch with 45* travel; Ergo Grip; Magpul PRS. Paintjob by my 11 y/o daughter.
Havent decided on optic just yet but the IOR 3-18x42 SH X1 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope is looking pretty good right now.
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What kind of optics are you looking at for it?
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SpongeBob*24
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Surg is that a 458 SOCOM build..............?
If so damn that bullet has to drop alot so any optic will do really!!!!!
Even JAB's favorite scope the BARSKA...
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If so damn that bullet has to drop alot so any optic will do really!!!!!
Even JAB's favorite scope the BARSKA...
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My latest build...
Wilson Combat 20" HB; Vltor MUR-1 Upper Receiver; Fail Zero Nickel-Boron coated BCG; BCM charging handle; Doctor Optic on Yankee Hill Machine 45* offset mount; Primary Weapons System KAC-556 Brake; Harris Bipod; Cant remember what Tube I used; Magpul Front Sling Adapter Jaugernaut Tactical 80% Lower Receiver - finish milled my me; CMMG Lower Parts Kit with Spike Tactical trigger - honed/adjusted; KNS anti-twist pins; KNS Ambi selector switch with 45* travel; Ergo Grip; Magpul PRS. Paintjob by my 11 y/o daughter.
Havent decided on optic just yet but the IOR 3-18x42 SH X1 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope is looking pretty good right now.
So was it your first time milling out an 80% lower? Did you buy a jig and hit with a drill press, or how did you go about it (if you dont mind posting about it).
I've been wanting to try my hand at the 80% lower, but have to admit I'm a bit worried about investing in a jig and milling bits, just to find out my equipment/abilities are sub-par.
I like the idea of building my own lowers off the books...
It was my first 80% milling job but I worked in a machine shop during high school so I had some experience in the area. I have a jig but only used it for drilling the selector switch and trigger/hammer pin holes and then hold the lower receiver in the vise while I milled out the fire control areas. I used a 2 flute roughing end mill to do most of the roughing work then used a 3/8" and 1/2" carbide router bits running about 7,500 rpm to finish the "box." The slot. For the trigger protrusion was done with a 3/16" 4-flute end mill.
I watched another friend complete one using a craftsman floor stand drill press, a milling machine vise (it needs to be a heavy duty vise, unlike what usually comes with a drill press) and a couple drill bits and end mills and honestly I was a lil jealous that it turned out as well as it did. It took him about 3 hours of fiddle-farting but he got it done, including anodization. His project is what started me on the path to completing 6 lowers so far. 4 are on uppers, 1 was for a friend - he got bogged down and couldn't complete it,and the other is for a 7.5" pistol project I am starting. Next is a 7.62x51build I want to do...
Let me know if you need anything in the way of technical advice or otherwise.
Nope... 5.56mm
How about a couple pistols...
FNS9 w/ TRL-1 and my EDC flashlight, Jetbeam RRT
Springfield XDM 9 Compact and my EDC knife, Fox Knives Karambit folder.
Stippling job done while watching Fox News with a soldering iron. HH6 not at all happy with the smell of the project but one hers was done she took the smell a bit easier.
FNS9 w/ TRL-1 and my EDC flashlight, Jetbeam RRT
Springfield XDM 9 Compact and my EDC knife, Fox Knives Karambit folder.
Stippling job done while watching Fox News with a soldering iron. HH6 not at all happy with the smell of the project but one hers was done she took the smell a bit easier.
I've got a smaller table top press and a free standing press, both were my dads. They are both still in San Antonio, as I've yet to build a shop out here.
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