My Norc AR

Why didn't you just remove the front sight and replace with a low-pro gas block?
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why toss out a perfectly good part id otherwise never use again, i'd have to buy a low-pro

as for using the BUS instead of the carry handle, 2 reasons, the carry handle doesn't fit the look im going for, and what Im using is back up sights, just still need to choose optics
 
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ShooterPHD said:
f:P: Bush league... IMO
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Hey, Norc rifles are bush league and so are their owners according to many on this forum and others. Cutting the FSP seems consistent.

Was your Bush league comment supposed to be helpful to the OP in some way?

OP - good on you for doing whatever the heck YOU want to modify YOUR rifle. Ignore the nay sayers.

Oh and a personal +1 on the CTR. I like mine on my Norc. Rock solid lock up.
 
Thats funny about the flash light. Those are great flash lights though. I will admit I have thought about mounting one on one of my firearms too. Still might. lol.
 
Bolivar said:
Hey, Norc rifles are bush league and so are their owners according to many on this forum and others. Cutting the FSP seems consistent.

Was your Bush league comment supposed to be helpful to the OP in some way?

OP - good on you for doing whatever the heck YOU want to modify YOUR rifle. Ignore the nay sayers.

Oh and a personal +1 on the CTR. I like mine on my Norc. Rock solid lock up.
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You'll be singing a different tune after to buy one of these custom "bubba" rigs in the EE after this joker is done playing gunsmith.

Just say'in, if you're going to do a job, do it right the first time. Less problems down the road.

Of course, this is only my opinion. NO offense :)
 
ShooterPHD said:
You'll be singing a different tune after to buy one of these custom "bubba" rigs in the EE after this joker is done playing gunsmith.

Just say'in, if you're going to do a job, do it right the first time. Less problems down the road.

Of course, this is only my opinion. NO offense :)
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How is a cut off FSB not functional. It still directs gas back to cycle the action and does not provide a front reference point for aiming. Just like a "proper" low profile gas block.

In fact, since the OP left the original in place there is no risk that it won't align properly with the barrel either.

Any hey, saying no offense after being insulting doesn't get away from the fact you were being insulting. And now you are calling him a joker? Nice. Seems you are one of those types that get off on spitting on people via the internet. We really need more of those in the Black Rifle section. Thanks for contributing to the knowledge base.

Oh "no offense". There all better now right?
 
Bolivar said:
How is a cut off FSB not functional. It still directs gas back to cycle the action and does not provide a front reference point for aiming. Just like a "proper" low profile gas block.

In fact, since the OP left the original in place there is no risk that it won't align properly with the barrel either.

Any hey, saying no offense after being insulting doesn't get away from the fact you were being insulting. And now you are calling him a joker? Nice. Seems you are one of those types that get off on spitting on people via the internet. We really need more of those in the Black Rifle section. Thanks for contributing to the knowledge base.

Oh "no offense". There all better now right?
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It would seem there is a lack of knowledge, that's the problem with jokers playing gunsmith. If I met this guy in person, I'd tell him the same thing. It has nothing to do with "spitting on him via the internet". If you don't know what your doing, you shouldn't be working on guns. Do the job the right way and not the half-assed way. This is a better message to be passing along. Not, "get a hack saw, build a custom AR"

If you're offended by this, I suspect you approve and support this type of bush league gunsmithing.

I can't wait until you unknowingly buy one of these "custom built" AR's in the EE.
 
Just asking because I've thought many times buying one, but there's no warranty on owner custom built AR's.
I don't even want to buy a used stock any AR unless the warranty is transferable. Seems to be too many problems with AR platforms and getting one that works perfect from the get-go is hit and miss.
 
Fixing what mistake? He cut down a front sight, which has been common practice for a very long time. There is nothing "bubba" about his gun so far, and you're making yourself out to be the fool here.



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ShooterPHD said:
These "custom" jobs seem to always end up in the EE for sale and eventually someone else will be stuck fixing these mistakes.
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Since OP wanted to mount a rifle length full float handguard, you could say the mistake was made by Norinco when they installed a gas block with an integral front sight base. OP just made it back into a low profile gas block by removing the sight base portion. How that is a bubba job or chainsaw gunsmithing, I don't know.


simpleton said:
Fixing what mistake? He cut down a front sight, which has been common practice for a very long time. There is nothing "bubba" about his gun so far, and you're making yourself out to be the fool here.
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+1.



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simpleton said:
Fixing what mistake? He cut down a front sight, which has been common practice for a very long time. There is nothing "bubba" about his gun so far, and you're making yourself out to be the fool here.



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"Common practice" doesn't mean it's the correct way of doing things. It just means there is a lot of bush league, half-ass work being promoted. Its wrong!

The only "fool" is the guy who hacksaws off parts of his gun. Spend the $40.00, get the proper gas block and do it right the first time.

There is a lot of new and/or inexperienced AR users/builders out there. We, as a community should be advising fellow 'nutters of the right way of doing things. NOT the bush league way.
 
ShooterPHD said:
"Common practice" doesn't mean it's the correct way of doing things. It just means there is a lot of bush league, half-ass work being promoted. Its wrong!

The only "fool" is the guy who hacksaws off parts of his gun. Spend the $40.00, get the proper gas block and do it right the first time.

There is a lot of new and/or inexperienced AR users/builders out there. We, as a community should be advising fellow 'nutters of the right way of doing things. NOT the bush league way.
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using the existing taper pin holes gives a much stronger hold than set screws holding on low profile gas blocks, which are known to become loose (red loctite won't help you considering the temperature it gets up there under a sustained ROF). The only reason to run a low-profile gas block is to save on costs vs having a gunsmith drill holes through your barrel to fit the cross taper pins holding the FSB in place.

I understand what you are saying, but suggesting the low profile gas block over the cut FSB mod is an arguable point.
 
ShooterPHD said:
"Common practice" doesn't mean it's the correct way of doing things. It just means there is a lot of bush league, half-ass work being promoted. Its wrong!

The only "fool" is the guy who hacksaws off parts of his gun. Spend the $40.00, get the proper gas block and do it right the first time.

There is a lot of new and/or inexperienced AR users/builders out there. We, as a community should be advising fellow 'nutters of the right way of doing things. NOT the bush league way.
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What specifically is WRONG with cutting off the sight tower. I can't see a problem with function of the rifle as a result. However you are very firm in stance so I have to assume you have a reason for your position.

I would like to understand WHY it is wrong. Please elaborate. Feel free to be technical and specific . We are big boys here. Thanks.
 
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