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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Short stroking is generally indicative of a gas system failure. Assuming that it was assembled correctly from the beginning with quality parts.
    Generally it has been my experience that most military weapons are maintained to the minimum. Most small arms personnel won't or can't think outside of the box either because they lack experience or they cannot deviate from the manual.
    The first place I look is at the gas rings and bolt carrrier key. If that doesn't solve the problem then it's the gas tube.
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    NC Star optics have to be one of the worst investments i've ever made. Just wanted something to slap on top of my new and 1st ar. I purchased it at a gunshow and was geeked after i mounted it, but took it to the range, wouldn't hold a zero and the Illum would flicker back and forth between red and green. I keep it on top of the safe to remind myself of the stupid purchase. Always make informed decisions when it comes to optics and/or firearms.

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    As someone who actually is using a High Standard/Interarms as a go-to rifle... I could never recommend them. I had to go through so much trouble with them getting the rifle fixed from being defective out of the box that it wasn't worth it. They were slow to work with me, and never did fix all the issues. I've had to do a lot of work to it myself.

    They're claiming 4150 barrel steel, and a 158 Carpenter bolt... so they're not all bad (if what they say is true). Their rifle as it came from the factory, though, had so much wrong with it it was shameful.

    But... try finding a decent company making an M16A4 clone w/ A2 handguards... not exactly a common product these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lamarbrog View Post
    But... try finding a decent company making an M16A4 clone w/ A2 handguards... not exactly a common product these days.
    Did you try BCM?

    http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...ifle-s/146.htm

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    http://autoweapons.com/photos07/sep/coltupp.html

    I'm pretty sure this is what you're looking for .

    As for my "DONT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY" I have and shoot a Spikes Tactical I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN! now I haven't had any problems with my build, but their customer service was bar none the worst I've ever dealt with. Incompetence has to be some where as a prerequisite on the job application...for a COMPLETELY LENGTHY justification to my opinion https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=75640.

    Now on a more positive note regarding IG, he has without a doubt taught me more about the AR platform then I knew in my 11+ years messing with them at work. You do need thick skin around here but that, IMHO, is to weed out the people who truly have a desire to become educated vs. the people who are to justify some unfounded claim that x rifle company is the shit. for those of you that are here to cry..STFU, GROW TFU and use the search button...there are several...
    Quote Originally Posted by lamarbrog View Post

    But... try finding a decent company making an M16A4 clone w/ A2 handguards... not exactly a common product these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltaSierra View Post
    Even now, they're not taking orders.... Summer 2011 they were supposed to resume. Summer's over as far as I'm concerned. If you can't build the product, it makes it really hard for me to buy it. BCM makes a great product, but that doesn't help me if it isn't available month after month.

    That, and the MagPul trigger guard is dumb, and I'd have to swap out their charging handle for the normal one. (Minor complaint, but it is still a complaint.)
    Last edited by lamarbrog; 09-05-11 at 22:08.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lamarbrog View Post
    ...... and I'd have to swap out their charging handle for the normal one. (Minor complaint, but it is still a complaint.)
    I'll gladly send you two regular charging handles in exchange for a BCF Gunfighter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fdxpilot View Post
    I'll gladly send you two regular charging handles in exchange for a BCF Gunfighter.
    I'd make that deal. I can't stand all the aftermarket stuff. There's very little I haven't tried, and even less that I think is worth the "upgrade" even if it was free.

    I like stock rifles...

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    Quote Originally Posted by lamarbrog View Post
    Even now, they're not taking orders.... Summer 2011 they were supposed to resume. Summer's over as far as I'm concerned. If you can't build the product, it makes it really hard for me to buy it. BCM makes a great product, but that doesn't help me if it isn't available month after month.

    That, and the MagPul trigger guard is dumb, and I'd have to swap out their charging handle for the normal one. (Minor complaint, but it is still a complaint.)
    Lets see....

    Order up one of the lower halves with an A2 stock (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/v/vsp...rm%20vltor.pdf) and one of the 20 inch barreled uppers (yes, I know that they are out of stock right now, but they were in stock a couple weeks ago. http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...urg-gov-20.htm) and you have a pretty nice rifle at a good price...

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltaSierra View Post
    Lets see....

    Order up one of the lower halves with an A2 stock (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/v/vsp...rm%20vltor.pdf) and one of the 20 inch barreled uppers (yes, I know that they are out of stock right now, but they were in stock a couple weeks ago. http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...urg-gov-20.htm) and you have a pretty nice rifle at a good price...
    I'm not 21, so I can't order a lower.

    BCM is also Teflon coating over their anodizing last time I checked, which I dislike. I'm not sure who thought it was a good idea to "standardize" on a high gloss Teflon finish. I prefer just matte hardcoat anodizing.

    Yes, I'm picky.

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