98Z5V

I'll let you know shortly - since I already have a modded AR10B catch I can toss straight in it. <thumbsup> Better just get the set, anyway, since it available like this right now. If you need to run a modded part, I'll figure out what it is, mod it for you, and meet you on the range with it. :)) Chris - 11.5" rail won't be a problem for me, either - this is gonna be my short-gun build.

PAT!!! Good to see you around again, brother!!! :happydrunks: Hell yeah, man!

Looking closer at the receiver set, it looks like Aero Precision is doing the hardware handiwork. <thumbsup>

Blackthorne/Vulcan/Hesse, and now there's another new name that they have, too. Can't remember what it is, but it deals with subguns. Found it: Velocity Firearms. That's their new one. Stay the fuk away from all of them. akpartskits.com is another web address that takes you right to them. Not worth the headaches, or the potential personal injury...

They've got their watermark in the pics, identical to their logo - looks like there's logos all over that thing, but there's really not when you look past the picture watermarks. They did it right with that set - and the precision tolerances that they have for the 5.56 upper are fantastic. I'm sure these sets are held to the same tolerances.

Never should have given them the shotgun... :ugone2far:

I will say their UltraMatch Billet 5.56 Upper Receiver is badass - I have two of those.

They did finally get it going - but I'm claiming "Product Announcement" for awhile... http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-ultramatch-billet-upper-ambi-lower-combo-set-308

They may have switched suppliers - and that is causing this. I'd think, though, that this is a part they make in-house. Hell, I don't think they send anything out, except for the barrels. The AP catch I have works fine. I changed it out on a whim - just like the Armalite catches. I guess I need to put up pics here.

Damn, that just hit today - good stuff!

Hey PalRider (intentional spelling)... Check THIS out...

In. <thumbsup>

Email sent, to both addresses listed. Upper/Lower/Handguard requested. <thumbsup>

As stated above, Cerakote has two common flavors. C-Series is the high-temp stuff, up to 1200 degrees, and it's air cure, not oven cure. You would need to use C-Series on barrels, suppressors, muzzle devices, optics, headers on the car/truck, etc. The H-series is the bake-on stuff. Works for everything that doesn't requite a high-heat coating, i.e., all other firearm parts not listed above. I've used both, and like both. I've oven-cured the C-Series before, and it doesn't harm it. The Cerakote C-Series Ambient Cure Ceramic Coatings are designed to protect both metal and non-metal substrates. Additonally, the C-Series Ambient Cure Ceramic Coatings are formulated to withstand extreme temperatures (~1200*F) without discoloring. This makes the coating ideal for exhausts, pistons and other components for high temperature systems. C-Series Ambient Cure Ceramic Coatings maintain excellent adhesion even after repeated thermal cycling. These coatings provide superior protection against corrosive environments and thermal shock. In addition to performance, the C-Series Ambient Cure Ceramic products are designed for ease of application. Each product is VOC exempt and cures quickly at room temperature. The coatings are tack free after 40 minutes, dry after 24 hours, and 100% cure after 5 days. C-Series Ceramic Coatings are currently available in several metallic and non-metallic finishes at different gloss levels. Hit this pdf for the differences in the types - there's more than C and H Series. Cerakote Product Series Guide.pdf

Awesome recommendation - thank you, brother! Watched it tonight... They should NOT have taken his car... <thumbsup>

Wow.

Sweet jesus, that sounds like underground rave code for some 8-foot triple headed jelly dong... <lmao>

Good attitude. Now figure out some t-shirts. <thumbsup>

Damn near...

You wouldn't know how to run the gear required to measure the differences... <lmao>

Larry, it's some kind of sexual device. <laughs>

The tang on the front is wider, sturdier - but doesn't have the reach. Wasn't locking the bolt back on the last round. That was consistent across steel DPMS mags, Pmag LR20s, and Lancer L7 mags. Never locked the bolt back on the Lancers or Pmags not even once, and would get caught by the DPMS about 1/2 the time. Won't work reliably in the AP sets. Plus, you have to fit it for the AP set. It's not fun to fit it.

You tell him it was fine, as long as the weren't using a backhoe to do it?... <lmao> Right on, wash!

I updated my build thread - AP builders, don't use the Armalite 10B catch. I'll explain more once I get the 10A in-hand, and can get pics of all 3 together.

Armalite 10B bolt catch is out. I'll explain more once I get my hands on the Armalite 10A catch, and toss up pics of all 3. Note to AP builders - don't use the Armalite 10B catch.