VLTOR MUR/LT 12.0 Custom

C4IGrant · #1 08-03-06, 09:36

I just built two uppers using the new VLTOR MUR, LT & DD rails and thought I would share some pics.

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SPECS:

VLTOR MUR 1-A
LT 12.0
CMT M16 BCG
TROY BUIS's (FDE)
Noveske 16" Recon (FDE)
Vortex (FDE)
PRI GB CH
LT GB
G&R WG9D (FDE)
SF M78

Here is the second upper I just built with a MUR.

SPECS:

Noveske 16" Recon (KG Black)
VLTOR MUR 1-A
DD 9.0 Lite
VLTOR Low Profile GB
Vortex

USMC03 · #2 08-03-06, 09:39

Beautiful Blaster Grant!

C4IGrant · #3 08-03-06, 09:44

Thank you! Sadly I do not get to keep it.

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BravoCompanyUSA · #4 08-03-06, 11:10

That is really nice!

Nitrox · #5 08-03-06, 11:17

What did it take to make the anti-spin plate fit?

Looks cool.

C4IGrant · #6 08-03-06, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Nitrox

What did it take to make the anti-spin plate fit?

Looks cool.

I have to do some custom work in order to make it fit (not a big deal).

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**VA_Dinger** · #7 08-03-06, 13:45

Very impressive to say the least.

SuicideHz · #8 08-03-06, 16:02

who's flashlight mount?

C4IGrant · #9 08-03-06, 17:03

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Originally Posted by SuicideHz

who's flashlight mount?

That is the new SF M78: http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=533

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Nitrox · #10 08-03-06, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by C4IGrant

I have to do some custom work in order to make it fit (not a big deal).

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What did it take to make the anti-spin plate fit?

C4IGrant · #11 08-03-06, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Nitrox

What did it take to make the anti-spin plate fit?

I had to remove about 50-60% material from one side and about 10-15% on the other side. I then KG coated it.

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Nitrox · #12 08-03-06, 23:26

Thanks.

By the way, do you know if LaRue plans to make a MUR version?

Hoplophile · #13 08-03-06, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Nitrox

Thanks.

By the way, do you know if LaRue plans to make a MUR version?

He stated in a thread on Arcom that he is working on one that will look like a normal upper. He also referred to his earlier billet upper that failed to sell due to what he called "cosmetic" issues.

The LT site contains some info on the original design, which has some 'issues' that IMO are more than cosmetic.

**M4arc** · #14 08-04-06, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Hoplophile

He stated in a thread on Arcom that he is working on one that will look like a normal upper. He also referred to his earlier billet upper that failed to sell due to what he called "cosmetic" issues.

The LT site contains some info on the original design, which has some 'issues' that IMO are more than cosmetic.

I think Nitrox was asking if LaRue planned on releasing a anti-spin plate that was compatible with the MUR.

mtdawg169 · #15 08-04-06, 09:13

That's a good question. It will be interesting to see what strategy they choose. On the one hand, they could leave the design unchanged in a an attempt to steer Larue loyals to their upcoming "mystery design" billet upper. Or, they could loose out on rail sales by keeping the design as is. I think most qualified smiths like Grant will just work around it if the customer wants a Larue rail on an MUR.

Personally, I think they are making a mistake by not releasing any info on their design. The demo above is nasty, though. Vltor will probably jump out to a big lead since they have gotten to market first. Of course, next month every new custom build thread will be full of Larue billet upper builds and the MUR will be old news.

Oh well, I still can't wait to get mine. I think they're damn sexy!

Hoplophile · #16 08-04-06, 09:34

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Originally Posted by mtdawg169

Vltor will probably jump out to a big lead since they have gotten to market first. Of course, next month every new custom build thread will be full of Larue billet upper builds and the MUR will be old news.

Pretty much everybody beat him to market on free float tubes, scope mounts and BUISs but that doesn't seem to be hurting his sales very much.

I've got two builds I'm holding off on until I see what he comes out with.

C4IGrant · #17 08-04-06, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Nitrox

Thanks.

By the way, do you know if LaRue plans to make a MUR version?

LT is making a Billet upper receiver AND an Mono rail system. I would doubt that LT is going to make their "keeper" compatible with another companies billet reciever (we shall see).

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SinnFéinM1911 · #18 08-04-06, 10:28

My Money is with VLTOR, great people, and super service !

MY next three uppers will be:
2 MUR's with Noveske bbl (with Troy MRF-R's) and EOTech 553's
1 VIS with Noveske bbl's (with S&B Short Dot)
Troy Sights (front and Rear)
New VLTOR Gas Block
All Ready for GEMTECH halo cans
All with TangoDown Panels / Bi-Pods / Forward Pistol Grips

and a bag of chips !

mtdawg169 · #19 08-04-06, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Hoplophile

Pretty much everybody beat him to market on free float tubes, scope mounts and BUISs but that doesn't seem to be hurting his sales very much.

I've got two builds I'm holding off on until I see what he comes out with.

Very true. No offense to Larue intended. There's no doubt that the quality of thier products have given them a command presence in the market. I think alot of folks are waiting to see what larue comes up with. I'm honestly just surprised that they haven't tried to get some press on the new upper & mono designs to help persuade buyers who might be on the fence between buying now or later. I'm sure that whatever they come out with will be a nice piece.

mtdawg169 · #20 08-04-06, 10:38

Grant, more pictures please! Esp. the "other" you're working on. :-)