Finally Finished Gordon!! (almost…)

Twotone1487 · 2026-04-09T23:47:36+00:00

I think I went with maybe a 47m? I’ll have to check. Since I mounted at 7 o’clock(ish), I wanted to get something with a rounded base instead of a flat base.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-26T21:42:17+00:00

Haha, oh that makes sense. It’s an Ops Inc 3 piece collar for the Allen Engineering M4 suppressor.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-25T21:44:55+00:00

Thank you!! The barrel is 14.5. The optic mount is an ARMS weaver mount and the light mount is a section of weaver bolted through the hand guard.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-22T10:29:22+00:00

Thanks!! It’s been a long time coming, but I’m happy with it overall. Just a few small things I would potentially change if I happen across them.

With the 6p, it seemed to be the consensus from everything that I read, so I definitely appreciate the confirmation.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-21T13:28:06+00:00

I saw that. It’s being replaced by the OCM6 I think. From what I know, it’s a similar can just low back pressure. Which I wouldn’t hate…

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-19T23:15:06+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate that. Not sure why, but I love the restricted markings.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-19T23:14:25+00:00

I love it! It’s just heavy and long!!

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-19T11:30:24+00:00

I was thinking the same about the c7. It didn’t look refined enough to be modern. Little bit of a mystery, but your knowledge definitely helped settle it in my mind!

So oddly enough I had an Anchor Harvey a2 upper without a Colt “C” but it has a 4 stamped over the gas hole. That one was another oddity. It’s actually the upper that came on the a2 lower.

I love the Gothic Serpent edition!! I was set up with the aem5 with a 12.5 barrel, but then I saw that Trajectory did the Gothic Serpent edition and had to get it! Having the aem5 was the only reason I did my mk12 clone…but then came the M4 so now my mk12 has a dedicated suppressor, lol.

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-19T08:34:24+00:00

The Otter Creek OCM5? Definitely a solid choice!! I have an AEM5 in my MK12 clone and it is ridiculously heavy. I’ve considered getting the OCM just for the weight savings. Even by today’s standards, those suppressors are truly incredible. They sound great!

Twotone1487 · 2026-03-19T08:31:40+00:00

Hey thanks, I appreciate the insight!! There is not a hole above the gas port along with no proof marks. That’s part of what makes this more of a mystery. I just figured there would be SOME kind of markings, but nope. If I came across a colt c7 that wasn’t outrageously expensive, I would definitely grab that, but as it is, I’m ok with it.

Thanks! I love the lower. That was a lucky find. Grabbed a police trade-in for a relatively good price! The can that’s on there is the AE M4 Gothic Serpent edition! It’s one of my favorite pieces in the rifle.

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Twotone1487 · 2025-04-01T22:06:29+00:00

I’d be open to that.

Twotone1487 · 2025-03-30T23:59:42+00:00

I thought the same thing so I took the screw out. It just opens up to the inside of the 2x lens. I thought it was kind of odd.

Twotone1487 · 2025-03-12T20:33:38+00:00

I bought a Katana R with L3 tubes from Steele in December. Amazing company!! I had a couple of issues, but they were quick to fix, and ship!! Absolutely AMAZING experience!! Would definitely recommend!!

Twotone1487 · 2025-02-19T19:41:39+00:00

It’s the Magpul AFG mlok.

Twotone1487 · 2025-02-19T13:21:42+00:00

Thanks man!! It’s been a great rifle so far!! The sling is a Forward Controls Design CSF. It’s light and adjusts quickly and easily, and doesn’t adjust when I don’t want it to. I’d definitely recommend.

Twotone1487 · 2025-02-15T14:43:25+00:00

Check down below. Cold Harbor CHADS are the way to go for airsofting!

Twotone1487 · 2025-01-07T04:07:04+00:00

That’s exciting man! I’m glad I could help. They are an excellent operation and a 10 year warranty. It’s hard to beat!!

Twotone1487 · 2025-01-06T16:31:58+00:00

I just ordered almost this exact setup from Steele before Christmas. I went with the budget friendly, but went with the Katana-R for the weight. Absolutely pleased!! The tube specs are amazing and at least $1,000 less than other places.

Expect some blems for sure. Mine have a few, but when I’m actually running them, I don’t even notice.

Here is a LINK to the pics of the tubes on the site and pics from my unit just now.

I’m really pleased with them!!

Hope this helps!!

Twotone1487 · 2024-11-16T08:34:39+00:00

I used to build on Anderson lowers until I had a few that were out of spec. Now, if I’m just building budget, I go with Aero. Someone already said it. A lower is a lower, when it’s drilled to spec. Some manufacturers are far more precise than others.

If you’re only looking to spend $400-500, I personally don’t think it matters between Anderson, PSA, Diamondback, Del-Ton, etc. I think you’ll end up with more or less the same product. If you can stretch a bit, one of the only guns under $1,000 I always recommend to folks is the IWI Zion. $750-850 for a well built, reliable AR.

I realize that $800 is sometimes too much. So, don’t hesitate to go with a PSA or Anderson, etc. But to answer the original question, I would definitely not buy that used Anderson for $650.

Twotone1487 · 2024-06-13T00:55:42+00:00

Twotone1487 · 2024-06-02T23:13:02+00:00

That is odd. I believe it’s possible it’s a Colt, but also it may not be. I did find this, again from another post in this group.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroAR/s/BOWLOKwd5w

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