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    Quote Originally Posted by vecdran View Post
    Here's a novel concept: other people will have different preferences than you!

    I find the upper-lower slop annoying when handling the gun. I like my gun to feel solid. I have zero expections of any silly claim of increase in accuracy. My Centurion Arms barrel takes care of that anyways.

    Oh no, I just spent 2 cents on an o-ring, and the problem is solved. Clearly I am an idiot!
    It's not the issue that you find it annoying. Its that people come on this site and sing the praises of the "increased accuracy" of their bang stick because of the accuwedge. No one is calling you an idiot but Eurodriver is correct in the fact that no matter how annoying you find it, it is a non-issue.

    Here's this issue:

    Quote Originally Posted by DPMS
    By simply installing the Accu-Wedge underneath the takedown pin lug on the upper receiver, the "slop" found on many AR-15 rifles can be reduced or eliminated. Removal of the slop can result in increased accuracy and more reliable feeding.
    Found here:

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=698479

    So when its advertised as improving accuracy yet does jack shit for it and then every jack-off spreads the "glory of the accuwedge" across the board, people throw the BS flag.

    Everyone is entitled to an opinion/preference, no matter how wrong it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SWATcop556 View Post
    It's not the issue that you find it annoying. Its that people come on this site and sing the praises of the "increased accuracy" of their bang stick because of the accuwedge. No one is calling you an idiot but Eurodriver is correct in the fact that no matter how annoying you find it, it is a non-issue.
    It annoys me, it's an issue to me, I fixed it for practically nothing. I guess I should have just stayed out of this thread to start with, because my issue is subjective feel of my firearm, not some vain attempt to objectively increase the accuracy of it with a ridiculous hunk of plastic.

    Regardless, let's get back to slamming the Accu-Wedge, because it really is an overpriced piece of crap that does more harm than...well, I can't say good, because it doesn't really accomplish any of that either.
    Last edited by vecdran; 09-19-11 at 15:26.

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    Tried them. One split apart on high round fa. Don't want to try another.

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    Accu Wedge

    I guess there could be an argument made for not going to war with the wedge, but from a civilian standpoint they are a benefit. Confidence is a major factor in an individuals performance and feel is a well know aspect of firearms handling. The accuwedge improves both of those aspects.

    I have been using this little addition for over 15 years in one of my Colt Elite Hbars (CR6724) and have had no issues what so ever. Round count exceeds 8K now. I find it hard to believe that the material would break down in a short period of time, and suggest that "normal" weapon maintenance was not being adhered to if failures were achieved in mass over a short period. Perhaps they were Chinese knockoffs made to self destruct!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 308sako View Post
    I find it hard to believe that the material would break down in a short period of time, and suggest that "normal" weapon maintenance was not being adhered to if failures were achieved in mass over a short period.
    Think about what you just said. You just implied that normal weapons maintenance would add to the longevity of an Accu-Wedge.

    Explain to me the correlation between "normal" weapons maintenance and increased Accu-Wedge longevity.

    Hint: There is none.

    I would actually argue that proper weapons maintenance and lubrication would in fact hasten the time in which an Accu-Wedge would fail because of the introduction of CLP and solvent.

    I would further argue that this entire argument is worthless because the Accu-Wedge is worthless and that we're spinning our wheels here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 308sako View Post
    Confidence is a major factor in an individuals performance and feel is a well know aspect of firearms handling. The accuwedge improves both of those aspects.

    Just how does the Accu-Wedge help either of those things?

    Confidence?

    If a little piece of plastic in your gun that increases your chances of a failure increases your confidence in the weapon...


    Feel of the weapon?

    I don't care if the "slop" bothers you. Get over it.

    There are much bigger issues to deal with here...

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    Wow...even now I know this is a bad idea...
    But by "increasing confidence" he meant to a civvie shooter, the Accuwedge increases confidence because the gun doesn't rattle. I know, the logic is flawed because there is no accuracy increase so it's a moot point to the enlightened, but if it's what floats Joe DPMS buyer's boat, more power to him.
    If the slop is annoying, get an upper with a set screw or put in the O-ring. Don't say "get over it", because I have, by using an O-ring and solving the problem. You say get over it when a guy complains about having to buy a new bolt after 15,000 rounds on F/A with corrosive ammo through a Hesse/Blackthorne build, not when he wants a solid fit in his rifle.

    Just remember, us enlightened AR guys can giggle when the dummies praise their Accuwedges as the ultimate in AR accuracy improvements and our $.02 O-rings or tolerance of the slop is getting along just fine
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    if an accu-wedge in the gun gives you confidence then maybe you should give it a teat and nose job too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 308sako View Post
    I have been using this little addition for over 15 years in one of my Colt Elite Hbars (CR6724) and have had no issues what so ever. Round count exceeds 8K now.
    Heh.

    I can't believe this has turned from an "Accuwedge makes my gun more accurate" thread to an "Accuwedge instills confidence by eliminative rattle and making me feel better about my gun" thread. Seems like people will say anything to justify their bad decision making. I have personally qualified with iron sights using an M16A2 from the 1980s (This was in 2007) at 500 yards with an upper/lower "slop" that was looser than Jenna Jameson. Common sense said looser tolerances increase reliability and that the sighting system was inseparable from the barrel and chamber.

    Is this forum still for professionals or are Fudd shooters taking over? Give me a break.
    Last edited by Eurodriver; 09-19-11 at 20:13.
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    Really? How much do you want to bet that many of those using the silly ass Accu-crud are shooting Wolf ammo and have questionable AR builds? As a matter of fact they are probably the same people that have castle nuts and carrier keys that are not staked and .223 chambers and routine failures to extract.

    So tell me what is a real confidence booster? A properly constructed AR made with quality parts. Or some Bubbafudd Assault Gun complete with Accu-crap, Chinese knock off optics and UTG gear?

    Quote Originally Posted by 308sako View Post
    I guess there could be an argument made for not going to war with the wedge, but from a civilian standpoint they are a benefit. Confidence is a major factor in an individuals performance and feel is a well know aspect of firearms handling. The accuwedge improves both of those aspects.

    I have been using this little addition for over 15 years in one of my Colt Elite Hbars (CR6724) and have had no issues what so ever. Round count exceeds 8K now. I find it hard to believe that the material would break down in a short period of time, and suggest that "normal" weapon maintenance was not being adhered to if failures were achieved in mass over a short period. Perhaps they were Chinese knockoffs made to self destruct!



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