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    While I'm accumulating parts for my build; what can you recommend for BUIS? Troys aren't heavy but I would like to look at other options. Are the Spikes sights still about the lightest thing out there? What about something like the plastic sights from Diamondhead USA?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tokarev View Post
    While I'm accumulating parts for my build; what can you recommend for BUIS? Troys aren't heavy but I would like to look at other options. Are the Spikes sights still about the lightest thing out there? What about something like the plastic sights from Diamondhead USA?

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    The MBUS Gen 2 set is .3oz lighter than the Diamondhead polymer sights. The front sights are the same weight and the rear Diamondhead polymer sight is .3oz heavier.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tokarev View Post
    While I'm accumulating parts for my build; what can you recommend for BUIS? Troys aren't heavy but I would like to look at other options. Are the Spikes sights still about the lightest thing out there? What about something like the plastic sights from Diamondhead USA?

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    Why not the Magpul MBUS (polymer version)? The fact that Spikes doesn't even list the weight of their BUIS as a guarantee of their claim that it is the lightest BUIS on the market is troubling.

    One thing to look out for when you receive your AAC barrel is for left over salts from the nitride in the extension area. While they won't affect the material that was a serious WTF moment when I received my barrel back in 2012. It may be a non-issue, so this is just a heads up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redmist View Post
    I would need some clarification on where you are looking.
    The section between where the ports and baffles begin and the wrench flats for mounting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TomMcC View Post
    The section between where the ports and baffles begin and the wrench flats for mounting.

    That "void" area will accommodate some updated suppressor attachment down the road. It's a blank area for us to work with as of now. Right now the muzzle device will work with the classic GEM-TECH HALO. We were also wanting to keep the part longer to accommodate pinning. (Length overall)
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    is the Balios-lite upper reciever compatible with V7 weapon Systems aluminum tapered port door rod?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrysimons View Post
    is the Balios-lite upper reciever compatible with V7 weapon Systems aluminum tapered port door rod?
    Thanks
    From what I understand, it is not directly compatible. The V7 rod must be modified to work. I need to get one in my hands and see where people are modifying them to work.
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    This is pretty cool. With a combination of 2A-Armament, V7, BCM, Magpul, DD, LWRC, ALG, Aimpoint, and a few others parts, you can build-up a 5.5 lb rifle without any compromises...

    Below you can see a rifle that uses a non-pinned 16" barrel with a good profile and mid-length gas system, a full auto BCG, normal carbine buffer system, a free-float rail, BUIS, Aimpoint optic, and still have an ergonomic stock, pistol grip, and charging handle. All of this weighs 5.5 lbs. Amazing.

    If you want a little less ergonomic, you can cut it down to 5.2 lbs.

    Now if I just had the cash to buy all of these parts.

    Lightweight Rifle.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by justin_247 View Post
    This is pretty cool. With a combination of 2A-Armament, V7, BCM, Magpul, DD, LWRC, ALG, Aimpoint, and a few others parts, you can build-up a 5.5 lb rifle without any compromises...

    Below you can see a rifle that uses a non-pinned 16" barrel with a good profile and mid-length gas system, a full auto BCG, normal carbine buffer system, a free-float rail, BUIS, Aimpoint optic, and still have an ergonomic stock, pistol grip, and charging handle. All of this weighs 5.5 lbs. Amazing.

    If you want a little less ergonomic, you can cut it down to 5.2 lbs.

    Now if I just had the cash to buy all of these parts.

    Lightweight Rifle.jpg
    Your list alone needs to be a sticky.
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    Holding out for the BCM LW Stock, swapping in a Geissele G2S, and running an A2 as a placeholder muzzle device would actually put that final price right in the range of other high end complete carbines and come in lower than that right column dream rifle (albeit a touch less awesome, but something really worth looking into). I'm so glad I just wasted all my disposable income on another mountain bike, otherwise I would explain how much distaste I have for you, Justin, just for compiling a list that tempting.
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