MassMark
07-19-08, 11:09
I'm nearly euphoric with anticipation about finally finishing my build. For those of you who don't know - or who even care, I'm building an Anvil Arms M4 (Massachusetts Edition). It's shaping up to be the following:
Anvil Arms Upper (M4 barrel, M4 feed ramps, F - FSB, Troy Medieval Muzzle Brake)
Anvil Arms Lower (Forged Mil-Spec - LPK)
BCM M-16 BCG (G&R Tactical)
M4 Handguards (possibly temporary - may go 7"Troy MRF-DI)
A2 Grip (Suggestions welcome, but I have an A2 on my SOCOM-16 and like it)
Sully Stock, (no collapsable in MA, so thanks for the suggestion and the stock Thekatar).
I'd say that this will be a mid-to-lower upper tier rifle. Anvil Arms rifles are extremely well made.
Ultimately, I'll absolutely be putting Troy BUIS on the rail and my Trijicon Tripower in LaRue 150 once I find a replacement to put on my Troy MCS/SOCOM-16. For now though, funds are tight and I'm focusing more of them on ammo and life in general. Plus, I'm a firm believer in getting to know a rifle with irons only, so I'm in no rush to electrify.
I recently won an RRA "carry handle" in a karma giveaway over at NortheastShooters. Those in the know, know that it's anything but a carry handle, (unless you're 7). It's essentially an A2 rear sight attached to a picatinny rail. It seems well-made and robust - even though it's function as a carry handle is suspect. I'll be using it as my primary rear irons until I can afford a Troy BUIS, so I'm curious as to any downsides to this set-up. This is not my primary defensive rifle - though it will be a back-up - possible trunk gun. I'm not a range plinker either, so this will have to be a reliable and tough sight until I get the Troy, (may take a class or two with it).
Thoughts? Thanks in advance and thanks again to all those who have helped me with this project - from mags to the Sully - everyone has been most excellent.
Anvil Arms Upper (M4 barrel, M4 feed ramps, F - FSB, Troy Medieval Muzzle Brake)
Anvil Arms Lower (Forged Mil-Spec - LPK)
BCM M-16 BCG (G&R Tactical)
M4 Handguards (possibly temporary - may go 7"Troy MRF-DI)
A2 Grip (Suggestions welcome, but I have an A2 on my SOCOM-16 and like it)
Sully Stock, (no collapsable in MA, so thanks for the suggestion and the stock Thekatar).
I'd say that this will be a mid-to-lower upper tier rifle. Anvil Arms rifles are extremely well made.
Ultimately, I'll absolutely be putting Troy BUIS on the rail and my Trijicon Tripower in LaRue 150 once I find a replacement to put on my Troy MCS/SOCOM-16. For now though, funds are tight and I'm focusing more of them on ammo and life in general. Plus, I'm a firm believer in getting to know a rifle with irons only, so I'm in no rush to electrify.
I recently won an RRA "carry handle" in a karma giveaway over at NortheastShooters. Those in the know, know that it's anything but a carry handle, (unless you're 7). It's essentially an A2 rear sight attached to a picatinny rail. It seems well-made and robust - even though it's function as a carry handle is suspect. I'll be using it as my primary rear irons until I can afford a Troy BUIS, so I'm curious as to any downsides to this set-up. This is not my primary defensive rifle - though it will be a back-up - possible trunk gun. I'm not a range plinker either, so this will have to be a reliable and tough sight until I get the Troy, (may take a class or two with it).
Thoughts? Thanks in advance and thanks again to all those who have helped me with this project - from mags to the Sully - everyone has been most excellent.