SMGLee's M16 system concentric gear thread

[Scrim]

OOOPPS!! Due to my over enthusiasm and tendancy to break things, and an improperly set torque wrench, I sheared one of the barrel retaining bolts in half, leaving the threaded part inside the upper!
After my initial heart attack, and the help of LMTs fantastic customer service (Ray) I was able to remove it from the upper quite easily, going at it from the back side with an Allen key and lots of pressure, going back out the way it went in. Ray put a bag of replacement bolts in the mail for my dumb ass.
Im sure none of you are as "challenged" as I am, but be carefull with that damn torque wrench!

[cbreedon]

OOOPPS!! Due to my over enthusiasm and tendancy to break things, and an improperly set torque wrench, I sheared one of the barrel retaining bolts in half, leaving the threaded part inside the upper!
After my initial heart attack, and the help of LMTs fantastic customer service (Ray) I was able to remove it from the upper quite easily, going at it from the back side with an Allen key and lots of pressure, going back out the way it went in. Ray put a bag of replacement bolts in the mail for my dumb ass.
Im sure none of you are as "challenged" as I am, but be carefull with that damn torque wrench!

I have one too and love it but I am just curious as to why you would need to remove the barrel? Just for the heck of it or does it need to be removed for some necessity that I am clueless about?

[Seraphim]

I think he was installing the barrel...

[Scrim]

I have one too and love it but I am just curious as to why you would need to remove the barrel? Just for the heck of it or does it need to be removed for some necessity that I am clueless about?

Nah, no real reason to remove it, except for a good cleaning maybe? I do plan on getting a 10 or 14 inch barrel at some point. One of the many reasons I like the LMT is the ability to quick(ish) change just the barrels, instead of the whole upper like most ARs, and the barrels are only like $300. So I just had to get in there and see how bad I could screw it up!
And yes, I was putting it back on when the mishap occured.

[JC0352]

This is a preference thing...

I always believe in wearing my mag on the support side...that being said...

The bullet facing back creats a nice beer can style grab, which is secure and makes for quick insert while a nice tug on the mag to ensure seating.

the bullet forward style is more handgun magazine loading style, with the index finger running along the front of the mag to ensure proper guiding of the mag into the mag well..

I prefer the bullet forward so my pistol and rifle magazine all load the same way...some like the beer can grab it is just up to you...

Thanks for the input!

[SMGLee]

This is the latest updates to my trusty ole LMT MRP based on my registered pre California AWB Bushmaster lower.

LMT MRP CQB with 14.5inch barrel. The barrel has a pinned on Surefire MB556AR muzzle brake that also act as a sacrificial baffle for the Surefire suppressor that belongs to a C3 friend of mine. the pinned muzzle brake makes the barrel legal 16.5 inch length.

EOTech 553
Nightvision System Atilla IR laser
TangDown QD vertical grip and pistol grip
TangoDown SCAR rail panels
TangoDown rear Sling swivel mount
KAC front Sling swivel mount
Centurion Arms 416 Style front and rear sight
Surefire Scout light with 6P conversion bezel with aftermarket 250lumens LED lamp
PRI Gas Buster Charging handle
Young Manufacture Bolt Carrier group
LMT Ambi safety
Accuracy Speak Single stage match trigger
KAC ambi magazine release
LMT SOPMOD stock
Magpul trigger guard


















IR laser under my PVS14

IR Laser with illuminator------bad camera work, the point and shoot just don't do the PVS14/IR laser combo justice

[Hollis]

SMGLee, You could really show how great of a guy you are, by sending your poor Oregonian friend a few of those ARs, set up like that.

Very nice rifle, thanks for the photos.

[James]

That's a good looking rifle Chen. How does she shoot?

When I am home, one of my projects is to rebuild my own Bushmaster. The only real change I'll make is to install a low pro gas block, longer rail, and new front sight. It performs great now, but I am not so fond of a foot of barrel sticking out the end of a rifle.

If I was building from scratch, I think I'd most certainly invest in a Centurion barrel. Have you built something around yours yet?

[Soldat_Américain]

Where do you get all the money for these...or does someone contract you...forgive if you've said it previously.

[Laworkerbee]

Uuugghh - OPSEXY

[Laworkerbee]

Meant to send a PM, not post.

[jimmyboots]

hey, very nice rifle SMG.

Are those scar rail panels available to the general public?

How is that single stage trigger? Would you prefer that over a good 2 stage, like a geissele ssa?

[SMGLee]

That's a good looking rifle Chen. How does she shoot?

When I am home, one of my projects is to rebuild my own Bushmaster. The only real change I'll make is to install a low pro gas block, longer rail, and new front sight. It performs great now, but I am not so fond of a foot of barrel sticking out the end of a rifle.

If I was building from scratch, I think I'd most certainly invest in a Centurion barrel. Have you built something around yours yet?

so far this gun shooting M855 with my EOTech 553 and a 3x magnifier can hang in there at 100trds with a 2-3MOA group.

When you are home, give me a shout, I can hook you up with a rifle length KAC URX rail system and a Centurion Arms 16.1 inch mid length barrel with their SPR receiver.

I returned my Centurion barrel, I am now waiting on the 16.1 inch light weight mid length hammer forged barrel to build it aound a KAC URX system.

[Bro Jangles]

hey, very nice rifle SMG.

Are those scar rail panels available to the general public?

yeah i got them on mine,

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Searc...x=0&Search.y=0

[SMGLee]

Where do you get all the money for these...or does someone contract you...forgive if you've said it previously.

The LMT MRP has been a on going cycle, I have had this current platform for approximately two and half years now. time from time, I am lucky to know a lot of industry friends so i get those parts at a discount.

hey, very nice rifle SMG.

Are those scar rail panels available to the general public?

How is that single stage trigger? Would you prefer that over a good 2 stage, like a geissele ssa?

The Tangodown SCAR panels are now available in both FDE, Foilage and black. like BJ mentioned, you can get them from Bravocompany

I like the single stage trigger a little better, it is personal perference, but for me it is more reliable and it makes for follow up shot slightly quicker.

I would recommend waiting a bit for the Colt competition trigger to be released soon. before, the competition trigger was only available if you buy a colt match rifle, and it is only available in large hole format. it is now available in a small pin or mil-spec pin size and will b e available on the market soon. it is cheaper, reliable, and have a very nice and crisp feel to it.. you don't want too light of a trigger for a combat rifle. my accuracy speak breaks at a clean 5lbs.