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    It's wrong in the fact that encourages other idiots to experiment and do stupid stuff with their AR's.

    It's wrong in the fact that if you purchase quality components and install them correctly there is no reason to resort to Bubba foolishness.

    That kind of behavior just breeds more shenanigans like what we have been seeing.

    Quote Originally Posted by SomeOtherGuy View Post
    I had asked:
    "I used to have an Ameetec complete lower built like that. (Got it for a great price.) It looks ugly but I couldn't see that it harmed anything. What is the harm from this bubba type approach?"

    I am actually serious. Yes, I realize that this is the wrong way to assemble it. Yes, I'm aware that Ameetec was a low-end garage assembler type company. However, what is the actual harm from this bubba approach? Let's analyze:

    1) Does it weaken the buffer tube?
    >> Not that I can see. Maybe if you manage to put a notch into it while grinding, which could be a stress raiser and conceivably make the tube more likely to crack. You'd have to be sub-bubba to screw up that badly though.

    2) Does it weaken the buffer tube/receiver interface?
    >> If anything it seems like it would strengthen it, since slightly more threads are into the receiver.

    3) Does it cause malfunctions?
    >> In theory it might, since it alters the useable length of the buffer tube. But the lower I had that was made this way worked just fine with several different uppers.

    4) Does it cause other problems?
    >> ?

    Let me repeat, I know this is the wrong to assemble the buffer tube onto the receiver, and I know Ameetec was a low-end brand (which I bought long before I knew anything). I won't be hurt if someone tells me five different ways in which this approach does actually cause problems. But I would seriously like to know what those five (?) different problems are.



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    And anything that shortens the buffer's stroke is obviously wrong. It shortens the time the follower will have to engage the bolt stop for one..... and God knows what other issues it may cause.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nynco View Post
    Holy crap the rubber coated one is even worse..... please dear lord.... don't let it breed.
    Dont worry the owner of that AR is well a head of you in that department. He put the rubber on there so it wouldnt breed. Think of it has neutering an AR.

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    There was a time when I learned a lot from the people and stickies on ARF. That was a long time ago, before the time of M4C. Some people, usually those with soft egos, think the environment here is elitist. I couldn't disagree more, M4C was established with a mandate for accurate, factual information. The disaster that has become arfcom, proves there is a need for a no BS place to discuss the platform. It seems that most knowledgeable members over there have been banned or evacuated the disaster zone. Threads like these make me fear for the AR community in general. They sure are entertaining though!

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    Well be careful, there are trolls and fanboys here too. Signal to noise is better, but don't think that just because it happened over there, it can't happen here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I don't think the guys with knowledge bother anymore. I saw one of the familiar names bickering with a staff member about a big brain drain, or exodus of knowledge that happened recently.

    Apparently a bunch of the members with actual knowledge were either kicked off or quit posting on their own.

    If you hurt stupid peoples' feelings over there.. you won't last long because that's their bread and butter.... and that's where the dollars are.
    You should have seen the head honchos (no pun intended) at SHOT running around with their crowd of asslickers. It's a good thing there weren't many windows in the convention area, because there would have been tongue marks all over them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nynco View Post
    The rubber guy should know better............. he should have used truck bedliner.
    or some nice looking Rustoleum crinkle paint.
    tog

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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    Is it just me or do certian brands seem to attract a higher level of "ratards"?
    I noticed that myself.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXBob View Post
    Well be careful, there are trolls and fanboys here too. Signal to noise is better, but don't think that just because it happened over there, it can't happen here.
    True, but they don't tend to last long around here.

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    5600+ views, 126 comments.....all in less than 30 hrs.

    That is simply ON FIRE, I think us pro's @ M4C might wanna let this one die...after all, this is pretty much a kiddie site thread, minus the smack talk and 2yr. olds. I'm certainly not gaining any AR knowledge at this point, and more than likely I have lost significant brain cells already by reading this thread several times.

    Again, see the stats above

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