Remington M4A1 barrel?

[ABNAK]

Sending barrel to a John Thomas at Retro Arms Work tomorrow so he can make me the spacer to achieve the 16” length for the A2 flash hider, pin and weld the A2 flash hider, and parkerize under the FSB. Bought the KAC/A2 spacers from ADCO but like an idiot sent them to my house instead of my TDY quarters����*♂️. Luckily JT makes them and they are $5 USD cheaper than ADCO’s. Hopefully will have the barrel back by early next week.

John Thomas will park under the FSB? How much is it all going to cost if I might ask?

[veeklog]

John Thomas will park under the FSB? How much is it all going to cost if I might ask?

John quoted me $15 USD; man is awesome

[ABNAK]

John quoted me $15 USD; man is awesome

$15 or $150? I can't fathom $15, unless it was like 1970! Not questioning you, just thought maybe it was a typo.

[veeklog]

$15 or $150? I can't fathom $15, unless it was like 1970! Not questioning you, just thought maybe it was a typo.

I just checked with JT, and there was a miscommunication on my behalf which was my fault. Nevertheless, here is his reply:

“Hi Thanks for checking on that. I had interpreted that you wanted the sight base parkerized (which is $15). Nonetheless, I'd parkerize that section of your barrel for $15, so it's the same either way. Just a side note... If you happened to have a barrel that was nitride, melonite, or some other surfaced hardened finish, I wouldn't be able to do that parkerizing. The barrel you have pictured appears to be parkerized, so it shouldn't be a problem.”

Man is pure class and my go-to gunsmith!

[ABNAK]

Thanks for the clarification!

[rainman]

John quoted me $15 USD; man is awesome

JT does outstanding work and usually a quick turnaround. Highly recommended.

-Rainman

[scottryan]

Actual USGI weapons have been issued with both bottom and side sling mount configurations, so I’m not sure what you’re trying to say.

Have any proof of that?

[jpmuscle]

Have any proof of that?

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[GTF425]

Have any proof of that?

Proof of under FSB or of a side sling mount?

Here's my issued rifle when I was a Squad Leader in the 82nd.



I had a Soldier during that time frame with a bottom mount sling loop. I remember it vividly because I gave him a Blue Force Gear pic loop to use because of it. I don't have photos of his rifle because that's gay and nobody does that kinda thing.

Both configurations are issued.

[scottryan]

Proof of under FSB or of a side sling mount?

Here's my issued rifle when I was a Squad Leader in the 82nd.



I had a Soldier during that time frame with a bottom mount sling loop. I remember it vividly because I gave him a Blue Force Gear pic loop to use because of it. I don't have photos of his rifle because that's gay and nobody does that kinda thing.

Both configurations are issued.

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