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    Well, that is an interesting pic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    Also removes the tool less take down feature.
    Indeed it does. The post was my lame attempt at humor.

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    Ahh...I see what you did there.

    For reference, the wedge I had that started to crack and deteriorate was a black Colt one. There seems to be a few made by different vendors. The better (IMO) seem to be the orange/red that has a slight sheen to it.

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    The military requirement (as I have posted before) is to take a .020 feeler gage, push the upper to the left and right and attempt to penetrate to the lug area between the upper and lower with the gage. If it hits then you are supposed to replace the upper.

    If you replace it and it still fails you replace the lower.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    The military requirement (as I have posted before) is to take a .020 feeler gage, push the upper to the left and right and attempt to penetrate to the lug area between the upper and lower with the gage. If it hits then you are supposed to replace the upper.

    If you replace it and it still fails you replace the lower.
    Never knew that.

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    Per TM 9-1005-319-23&P;

    1. With the upper receiver attached to the lower receiver, and the pivot pin and takedown pins in place,
    perform the following test:
    a. Apply hand pressure to push the upper receiver as far to one side as possible.
    b. Attempt to insert a 0.020 in. thickness gage between the pivot pin lugs of the upper and lower
    receivers.
    c. If the thickness gage penetrates to the pivot pin at all accessible locations, repair by replacement of
    the upper receiver or replacement of weapon is required.
    2. If weapon fails the above test, remove the upper receiver and install a "NEW" upper receiver and
    perform the test again.
    3. If weapon now passes the above test, it shall be considered serviceable and continue in use.
    4. If weapon fails the test with a new upper receiver, this failure shall be considered a shortcoming. This
    shortcoming requires action to obtain a replacement weapon. Once a replacement has been received,
    evacuate the original weapon to depot for overhaul.



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    Spike's carbine with the rollmarks colored in. KNS pins. "Zombie Killer" engraved ejection port cover.

    AccuWedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Uin2it View Post
    I have one in my weapon system...

    I believe it.
    Last edited by SpaceWrangler; 03-06-12 at 15:47.

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    Sorry to resurrect this again, BUT....

    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Go for it. Please let us know if you find any APPRECIABLE difference in accuracy.
    I tested it. Although I can't provide pictures here, there is no appreciable/practical accuracy difference when I used an accuwedge or not.

    I tried to keep it as scientific as possible, so here's the equipment used:

    4cm diamond target with MOA grid.
    50 yds.
    Aimpoint 2-MOA T-1 with the 3x magnifier
    COLT M4 rifle
    M855A1 rounds
    prone supported position (I actually put a bipod on for this test)

    I shot 5 rounds with and then 5 rounds without the accuwedge; letting my barrel cool down a couple minutes in between.

    The results were almost identical.

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    Thank you for reaffirming what many of us already knew. If you can post the pics later that would be nice as well.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post
    I tested it. Although I can't provide pictures here, there is no appreciable/practical accuracy difference when I used an accuwedge or not.

    I tried to keep it as scientific as possible, so here's the equipment used:

    4cm diamond target with MOA grid.
    50 yds.
    Aimpoint 2-MOA T-1 with the 3x magnifier
    COLT M4 rifle
    M855A1 rounds
    prone supported position (I actually put a bipod on for this test)

    I shot 5 rounds with and then 5 rounds without the accuwedge; letting my barrel cool down a couple minutes in between.

    The results were almost identical.



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    colt m4 accuwedge

    So most people here are saying not to bother with them. If someone who has combat experience says they are usually trouble that good enough for me. They may work good for some but why tempt fate?
    Last edited by Dwsmitht343; 05-19-12 at 07:03.

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