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Thread: Looking for a simple upper: flat top, GI profile 18" standard rifle handguard/MOE??

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    Looking for a simple upper: flat top, GI profile 18" standard rifle handguard/MOE??

    The internet is proving to be too big. I'd prefer to get chrome lined if possible. Seems everyone looking for 18" is looking for a Mk12 of some sort, and I just want something lighter.

    Failing this, I'll just get a Dissipator style upper, but I really like the look of the 18" better, and that it comes with some extra velocity doesn't hurt.

    Thanks

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    The reason this doesn't exist is the same reason why you haven't found one -- there's no demand.

    You're best bet is buying a 20" and chopping 2" off of it.

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    I suspected as much. Several years ago CMMG had one, but I couldn't decide between that and an 20" A4 style build. Ended up with neither, and now that 18" is no longer available.

    Wouldn't chopping a 20" cause pressure issues?

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    You might have to just build around this barrel:

    http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-a...6mm-nato-18-mw

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    Good find, however I'm fairly certain that I wouldn't be building more than this one myself, and the number of specialty tools necessary for an upper build really makes it not worth the cost. I'm working on an email to Rainier Arms about having one made. Thanks you for the link, because that's exactly the barrel I am looking for.

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    Are you anti-rail? Is FSP mandatory?


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    Quote Originally Posted by sadmin View Post
    Are you anti-rail? Is FSP mandatory?
    Not specifically, but the only thing I would add to a rail would be a light, and was already planning on going with MOE handguards and Scout mount for that. The standard FSB was also my intention, just for simplicity rather than preference.

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    Gotcha.. I was going to recommend ballistic advantage, maybe they can put one together for you.


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    I have no specific preference on who puts it together, but if the barrel comes from Ranier, logistically it would be simpler if they were to do it. I will keep them in mind otherwise. Thanks

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    That's just about right. Tease.


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