AR-15 Blemish?
- Thread starter Mr.Constantine
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Well I already commented but I suppose I could talk about my SR-15 now
I sold my CC after the first range trip with my SR-15. Both where 16" rifles and I knew any other mid length AR wouldn't get any use at the range after I got a taste of my SR-15.
Recoil feels buttery smooth and was noticeably softer / flatter compared to my CC, both using standard A2 FH.
Functioned so far flawlessly with under powered .223 PMC and ran .223 AE just fine. Going to be taking it out next week to try some .223 Norcinco ammo
It was also my first pair of KAC iron sights on a rifle. The first time out I was hitting the 6" gong at 250 yards. needless to say the iron sights are great, I'm not in any rush to throw an optic on it.
If OP's never shot a regular AR-15 before he should find one with a similar muzzle device at the range sometime and shoot it side by side to his SR-15 so he can feel the difference. Might take his mind off the minor cosmetic issues and give him an idea of how awesome his platform is and make him feel a little better with his purchase.
I agree that asking the questions that you have will get you apple and orange answers and that you should do what you want to do.
That being said I think that a lot of the "shoot it and forget it" responses are BS. How many of these guys actually live that way? Would they accept a less than perfect new automobile from the dealer with a shrug? No they would likely want it made right or accept the defect and a discount.
Your first photo is pretty poor, the second one of the mag well interior is likely white ink from a metal marking pen and it indicates that the part has been inspected by QC.
KAC's response as you have relayed it to us is really poor. The goofed up trigger is also as Mike points out really poor. I have purchased two ARs that were a third and two thirds the cost of a KAC and they seem to be able to manufacture, assemble, test, and the ship their firearms without having them blemished.
If you want to get rid of these white marks don't you a green pot scrubbers for sh!tsakes, they are abrasive. Simply get a rag and some naptha, varsol, gun oil etc and try to wipe the mark off. Use a green Scotchbrite pad and you will make a mess that you can't undo.
That being said I think that a lot of the "shoot it and forget it" responses are BS. How many of these guys actually live that way? Would they accept a less than perfect new automobile from the dealer with a shrug? No they would likely want it made right or accept the defect and a discount.
Your first photo is pretty poor, the second one of the mag well interior is likely white ink from a metal marking pen and it indicates that the part has been inspected by QC.
KAC's response as you have relayed it to us is really poor. The goofed up trigger is also as Mike points out really poor. I have purchased two ARs that were a third and two thirds the cost of a KAC and they seem to be able to manufacture, assemble, test, and the ship their firearms without having them blemished.
If you want to get rid of these white marks don't you a green pot scrubbers for sh!tsakes, they are abrasive. Simply get a rag and some naptha, varsol, gun oil etc and try to wipe the mark off. Use a green Scotchbrite pad and you will make a mess that you can't undo.
You bought a Monday rifle. Either suck it up, or send it back. In my eyes, this quality is unacceptable for the price you paid. The fact that you are here again with problems should really be your cue to get something done. Otherwise, stop your whining
Are you speaking from experience?
Anodized hard coat is over 60rc on the surface. The scotch Brite is to just remove the white deposit from anodizing left on the surface. Your anodizing isnt gonna come off so easily with a scotch brite pad in your hand.I have done this several times with great success on hard coated parts with similar white crap left over from anodizer before. Obviously don't over do it. Rub a little, see if it makes a difference.
Or use a scrub with nylon thistles and scrub with hot water and dish soap. Then oil it up after
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The white deposit is not from anodizing if the anodizing has been done correctly as the last two stages are to dip in dye and then seal in an oil. I anodize parts myself, I understand the process. It's also not really accurate to say that hard anodizing has an Rc of 60, abrasion tests would be more meaningful. I'm not an expert by any means but I have looked into the process enought to get reliable results for myself.
I think that your second solution to getting rid of the affected area is better and would likely work well!
I think that your second solution to getting rid of the affected area is better and would likely work well!
