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    Quote Originally Posted by Austerity View Post
    I also prefer iron sights, maybe i'm just old school.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    You're a rifleman. Frowned upon here sometimes.... but be proud.
    I've come to agree with the Iron Sight crowd. Even in low light, I prefer Irons to red dots. Not sure why.

    Magnification is another story, but I like Irons.

    It's funny to think that all those dudes on TOS will bitch you out if you don't have BUIS, but I'm willing to bet most of the BUIS in the picture threads aren't even set to zero.
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    O-2 and your eyeball is the original 1X CQB sight.
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    Why retro?

    For me, its for nostalgia.

    For 3 out of my 4 years in the Marine Corps, I was issued an M16A1. The new M16A2's were just starting to be issued my last year.

    My first AR15 was an SP1. Handling one of these guns reminds me of my youth.

    All of my work (LEO), home protection, self defense and training needs are handled by Colt 6920's.

    But sometimes you bring out a gun just for the fun of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Retro like A1 style? Some would call the A2 rifle retro I suppose. I just put together a 20" A2 on an FNMI barrel and Colt A2 upper.

    I was able to shoot a 2" 100 yard 5 shot group with the thing...

    A retro car can't perform like a modern vehicle. But on the AR, not many of the modern ammenities actually add anything to the weapons performance.
    Agreed fully. I have never been able to shoot an iron sighted military rifle like I can an M16A2. Ivans at 300 meters are child's play with that thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic_Salad0892 View Post
    It's funny to think that all those dudes on TOS will bitch you out if you don't have BUIS, but I'm willing to bet most of the BUIS in the picture threads aren't even set to zero.
    I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people throw a rear flip up sight on and don't zero it. I can't say much I think the irons on my sbr need to be adjusted a click or two. Its pretty close though, didn't have a spotted scope with me when I adjusted it. Just wanted to make sure it was pretty close.

    On my 20 inch rifle they are pretty much gtg. Looking at finishing another gun with either an a2 upper or a c7 upper with 20 inch barrel. Something to be said about simple.

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    Because I had more time with the M16A1 than anything else . I never owned one , they were all issue. There are around 3 A2/M4 lowers , 2 A2 style uppers and 3 middy uppers at the Bear house .

    So I'm putting an M16A1 together now: Unissued Colt M16A1 parts kit and a NoDak Spud M16A1 reciever . There are a couple of companies that will engrave the pony , US property , faux pin , etc , markings.
    The thing that frosts me is that ATFE harassed & intimidated the importer into chopping the original Colt barrel.
    Totally lawless vandalism. Just makes the kit that much more costly & that much less real.
    The once a " Machine Gun Rule " is total BS , as well . That's a story that can wait till anorther time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by A-Bear680 View Post
    The thing that frosts me is that ATFE harassed & intimidated the importer into chopping the original Colt barrel.
    Totally lawless vandalism.
    Here is what the Law says, it's not being made up by the ATF.

    18USC925(d)(3)
    "it shall be unlawful to import any frame, receiver, or barrel of such firearm which would be prohibited if assembled"

    http://frwebgate2.access.gpo.gov/cgi...ction=retrieve

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    Question A Chance to Learn...

    Not arguing just puzzled on several different levels.
    I was under the impression that returning US made barrels , frames ( semi only ) etc were considered to be different than foriegn made parts. So I take it that if the US made barrel was originally built for a select fire M16A1 ( illegal ) then it must be chopped.

    Seems like another restriction that has nothing to do with public safety or crime prevention . The ATFE Reform Act of 2011 will kill the barrel ban when it Congress finally votes it in.
    Last edited by A-Bear680; 09-25-11 at 08:38. Reason: Clarity.
    "... in common use at the time... for all lawful purposes... "

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    It is imported unless.

    (4) was previously taken out of the United States or a
    possession by the person who is bringing in the firearm or
    ammunition.


    I would also like to see the non sporting use import restrictions changed.

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