Magwa Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Ok i got the idea of this now here is what the lady said in the email they would sell me a DPMS clamp and the carbine length fore arm that they sell for AR 15's so if i put a JP gas block A2 sight combo on then i would need to check the length from barrel nut to back of sight to see if i need a cutout or not . I need a front sight in any case and i like the A2 over clamp on so i guess i need the A2 sight first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Ok first off i want no problems with Tacti-cat. here is a picture of my rifle and a pic of the apex with cutout it looks to be longer than my carbine fore arm so maybe they take that into account and it is made to cover the sight as pictured or maybe it is a mid length and the cut out allows it to be used on a carbine length gas system i think that may be the case OK news flash i went back to Apex site it is a 2150 Apex Handguard, AR-15, GatorGrip, Extended Carbine Length with Cutout so it is extended length carbine so i thin k it will work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Another way to trim a few ounces is to trim back your P-Mag so it only holds a reduced amount of ammo. In Missouri were only aloud to have 10 round mags for hunting. I took a P-Mag removed the spring and follower and stuck it in my chop saw, reattached the floor plate with the spring and follower, and now have a 6 round mag for hunting. It almost fits flush with the magwell which helps to keep it from hanging on brush and limbs as walk through the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Ok first off i want no problems with Tacti-cat. <laughs> No problems, brother - he's cool. I'll keep the muzzle on him. <thumbsup>I get it now, Magwa - "extended carbine" is what they're calling that for the 5.56 guns. I think it's awesome as all hell that they'll whip one of those out for you. Says alot about the company, right there. Tacti-Cat trying to sneak a trip to the range with me. He's pretty good with a 10/22. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Is that a 30-0meow cat <dontknow> <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 The extended carbine is nice. I had the opportunity to fondle an extended midlength yesterday (new build coming).You picked a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks everyone i really appreciate your help i am jacked to get these parts over the winter and get this rifle finished to fit and form for me... and i will be curious as to weight difference in the end I will weigh the rifle as is before i start.. and yes much praise to Apex for working with me on this and i will let them know they are appreciate them as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Ask them, if they've got the time - we'd love for them to register an account here. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Ask them, if they've got the time - we'd love for them to register an account here. <thumbsup> you got it I will take care of that today.... great Idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Site and forarm are in the mail looking forward to seeing this on the gun will weigh before and after.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm stoked, brother! VERY!!! <thumbsup> ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwins Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm stoked, brother! VERY!!! <thumbsup> ;DDitto. I'm keeping an eye on this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Ok all done it was a breeze once I started making tools lol net loss in weight 7and 1/4 oz's almost a 1/2 lb not bad will help this old man in the mountains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice job brother Magwa looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwins Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 You're a bad influence, Magwa. ;) I have the same rifle and have been watching the transformation on yours.... Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Ok all done it was a breeze once I started making tools lol net loss in weight 7and 1/4 oz's almost a 1/2 lb not bad will help this old man in the mountains... That's "swing weight," too, brother - out there in the front, past the balance point. It'll make a dramatic effect, and feel like alot more than it is. Bonus, too - you gain a fixed front sight setup, and increased handguard length. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thank you all for all the help and support It feels like a totally different rifle and I am liking it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 <thumbsup> looks great. My Apex should be here by Fri. after seeing yours I can't wait to see how mine looks. I got the mid length to go over my low profile gas block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 the parts are well made and the fit is very very good I love mine..and so does everyone else that sees it and the gator grip is great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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