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RECIT wrote:

UpTheIrons wrote:As it is, the way my wife eyes this rifle when it's out tells me that buying another one is not too far down the road.

That is a good thing then. You can have two

Yup!

Thanks for the feedback, RECIT and NcongruNt.

I'm just going down the AR rabbit hole, so I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for. I've got to play with it for a while and see what I really 'need.' Who knows, this may wind up being a knock-around truck gun and I'll need the weight and solidity and stability of the LaRue or RRA offerings.

As it is, the way my wife eyes this rifle when it's out tells me that buying another one is not too far down the road.

NcongruNt wrote:Yeah, I wanted to keep the standard FSB, so I found a handguard made for a mid-length gas system. Larue makes a 9" version of the handguard you linked, which should allow you go keep the FSB as it is and use the free-float:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/LaRue-Ta ... lt15-9.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for that link. LaRue is at the top of the list since they're 'local' and make such high quality stuff. I really like the smooth DD tube, though, but I still haven't seen one short enough to keep the FSB.

Of course, I really haven't looked too much yet. I wanted to get the rifle in hand and run a few hundred rounds through it before I started seriously thinking about what to swap out. I just don't think I want to weigh it down with ounces and ounces of gadgets and rail covers.

NcongruNt,

It's not an HBAR, but it was listed as "government profile" when I ordered it. I see they've got a Magpul MBUS option now, mine came with a Samson BUIS.

As far as free-float tubes, I'm looking right now at Daniel Defense
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Daniel-D ... -09079.htm

or LaRue Tactical
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/LaRue-Ta ... t15-12.htm

But I'm not sure if I'm ready to change the FSB yet. I think just about the only option for scope mounting is LaRue's
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/LaRue-Ta ... 20inch.htm

FINALLY!

After waiting for what seems like forever, my Spike's Tactical ST-15 Mid-Length Carbine finally showed up yesterday. For the time being, the only planned mods are a free-float handguard and a Magpul MOE grip. The only problem is that it'll be likely 2 weeks before I can get away to shoot it, and my wife has already claimed it as "hers"!

I've included my much-loved Kimber Custom II (which will get a GI guide rod very soon) and my son's (but mine-until-he's-18) Browning Buckmark (which may get a Tactical Solutions threaded barrel in the future) to round out the plurality of black guns.

I know what you're saying! I finally ordered an EBR from Spike's in early April. This Friday is 8 weeks, and when I ordered, the delay was 6-8 weeks. They've subsequently been swamped, so no one knows exactly when the rifle will ship, and they're making no promises. I'd love to post a 'family portrait', but I've gotta wait for my middy to show up first.

matrxx wrote:

Rem with NF glass.

Dude, get some Amaze and apply it liberally to that crab grass!