Product Review - Century Arms C15A1 « Result #3 on Dec 25, 2009, 10:24am »
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Executive Summary: Two thumbs up!
Details: I did an Internet search on comments for the Century C15A1 and found neutral to negative comments for it. Well, if my experience is anything to go by, don't believe what you read. I'm a M14 guy, not a uber-tactical M4gery afficianado. Consider this a review from a layman's perspective, FWIW.
Here's the cold link to the Century Arms web sight page -
www. centuryarms.biz/proddetail.asp?prod=RI1619%2DX The web sight description is accurate. HDI confirmed for me that it does have a 1:9 twist barrel. HDI cash sales price was $684.95.
Henderson Defense Industries (Henderson, NV) is local to me. HDI had a sale this weekend so I thought I'd take advantage of it and get one of the "retro look" semi-auto M16A1 clones. The CSR said the receiver and barrel are not made by Colt. The 20 " barrel is U. S. made but not chromium plated. The receiver is marked Century Arms Inc Georgia, Vermont. The upper receiver looks to have Colt markings, "C H." The receiver and pistol grip are A2 versions. Other than that, it's very 1969.
I don't see any evidence of modifying parts. Fit and finish meets my expectations. In fact, it's better than a 1983 Colt AR-15 SP1 I had many, many moons ago. Nothing hangs up on disassembly, assembly or dry firing. IOW, it works like it is supposed to.
I cleaned the bore and chamber before taking the rifle to the range. I got a little carbon out of the barrel. It appears that the rifle was test fired. Good. So, off to the desert this morning to get it sighted in. It was a little chilly at 35 degrees Fahrenheit but the effort is for the brethern.
The rifle came with a 1995 vintage Master Molder (Wilson, NC) twenty round plastic (Zytel?) magazine. I also picked up a 2009 production Colt metal twenty rounder and some 2009 dated thirty round "windowed" PMags. For the testing, I used the Colt, the Master Molder and one of the magpul magazines. They all worked just fine. I had no, nada, zilch problems with loading, inserting, feeding or removing them.
I shot seventy rounds of S&B 55 grain .223 ammunition through the rifle, ZERO problems. This is some nice, affordable fodder. I'm kicking myself now for not buying more. I shot at 25 meters to establish a battle sight zero. With the rear sight set at "2" for windage, the rifle needed three "clicks" up on the front sight to get it on the bullseye. After zeroing, I was putting rounds through the same hole or getting them to touch on the bullseye at 25 meters. This was shooting prone without a sand bag or rest. Some fellow Americans drove up to the spot and began to unpack their guns and gear so I called it good for the day.
This is a fun gun. If you're looking for a retro EBR, buy this one.
hello from france « Result #4 on Dec 23, 2009, 4:58pm »
Good morning everybody I'm french I loves US guns specially M14 SA but this gun is very very very rare in France and if you find one the price is...3500 $ (arrrgh...) so i try to find a m14 norinco (less expensive)
as I am bad at english I read but will not post often.
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Wiley-X Tactical Assault Gloves TAG 1 Nomex / Kevl « Result #6 on Dec 20, 2009, 2:26am »
Here's I am wearing a pair of medium gloves.
We have 6 pairs of Large and 6 Pair of Extra Large. You get one pair shipped for $70.00 plus shipping. The main fabric of Wiley-X Tactical Assault Gloves TAG 1 is made using a Nomex / Kevlar weave, which allows the glove to be both thermal resistant and cut resistant. These Tactical Assault Gloves allow for the hand and finger dexterity needed to carry out missions. They provide superior hand protection for thermal, impact and abrasion resistance without compromising tactical sensitivity, designed specifically for tactical applications.
lightweight Nomex / Kevlar blend top and sleeve for thermal and abrasion protection Nomex / Kevlar blend inner lining for thermal and abrasion protection injection molded thermoplastic knuckle protector for superior impact and abrasion resistance gun-cut finger construction for increased finger dexterity Pittard's digital print sheepskin leather with Armortan technology provides increased grip, durability and tactile sensitivity Ergonomically shaped goatskin leather patch on palm provides increased durability Leather reinforcement on thumbs were added to high-wear areas extended forearm padded protection elastic cuff closure on forearm allows custom fit Designed for law enforcement and military combat missions
Gloves are custom designed to match US Military uniforms
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Re: Hello from Switzerland « Result #7 on Dec 14, 2009, 3:43am »
I buy it from a collector in switzerland and he has it directly from the general SA importer in Switzerland. (few years ago, now is no possibility to get a new one!)
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Re: THE NEW EBR-SOPMODS STOCK SYSTEM « Result #8 on Dec 13, 2009, 4:33am »
I cant wait to see it. Is it gonna be something like the RRM or something compleatly different? I like my RRM just wish it had lower profile pic rails and made of steal not aluminium.
Smith Enterprise, Inc. M16 muzzle brake « Result #16 on Nov 17, 2009, 8:39pm »
Here is feedback from a soldier in Iraq who has a SEI muzzle brake on his M16 derivative. Correspondence used with permission of the soldier and Smith Enterprise, Inc. The soldier's name and address information have been intentionally omitted.
From: XXXX XXXXX To: Smith Enterprise Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:34 AM Subject: Re: products used in Iraq
Ron,
Yes, I have had plenty of chances to shoot the weapon both in the field and on the range. I can tell you it is the best addition to my weapon. The back up shots on controled pairs or burst fire is excellent.
On the range at 25 yards, I can shoot a 30 round magazine on 3 round burst and put them all in the chest or head with no problem. Your muzzle brake provides excellent control. I prefer shooting with open sights and the sight picture never leaves my eye.
I have lots of pictures of my buddy (who also has a Smith brake) and myself in and about in Diyala Province. We even have some short video of us practicing on the range with the brakes on our weapons.
Please feel free to use the photo on your website and any of my comments as well.
Thank you for your support to the military. Your efforts are very much appreciated by all of us.
XXXXX
PS: I really wish I had one of your M-14's to use over here. Then you would really see a Gucci picture!
XXXXX
SSG XXXXX X XXXXXXXX Diyala Provintial Reconstruction Team Infrastructure FOB Warhorse Baqubah, Iraq
--- On Mon, 11/16/09, Smith Enterprise <smithent@qwestoffice.net> wrote:
From: Smith Enterprise <smithent@qwestoffice.net> Subject: Re: products used in Iraq To: XXXX XXXXX Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 9:24 AM
XXXX, Have you had a chance to shoot it and whats your opinion of it, also can we use your picture on our web site. Thx Ron PS. Yes thats a real Gucci picture ----- Original Message ----- From: XXXX XXXXX To: smithent@qwestoffice.net Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 5:34 AM Subject: products used in Iraq
Smith,
Just wanted to send you a picture of your muzzle brake in action in Diyala, Iraq.
SSG XXXX X XXXXXXXX Diyala Provintial Reconstruction Team Infrastructure FOB Warhorse Baqubah, Iraq
Re: THE NEW EBR-SOPMODS STOCK SYSTEM « Result #17 on Nov 17, 2009, 6:26pm »
I am in the process of looking for an aftermarket stock for my M14 platform. Does this thread suggest that there will be a new SAGE EBR in 2010 that may be worth waiting for?
New from Belgium « Result #29 on Oct 29, 2009, 5:44pm »
Good morning has all Small presentation, I am a Belgian military man has her retire, for January 2009, rough 38 on point-duty years I loves US weapons have between other a Colt AR 15 Hbar, a M1A, 2 Remi, 700P 308W,223R As I am bad at english I read but will not post often. Thank you to take me has kerb Belmil
1. Set up an account at www.photobucket.com or similar service. 2. Upload the photos you wish to post to the photo hosting service. 3. Start the thread you wish to post photos in. 4. Open another window and go to the photo hosting site. 5. Choose the photo(s) you wish to post. 6. Find the IMG code for the photo. On Photobucket the code is right under the photo at the very bottom. 7. Left click the IMG code, when it is highlighted, right click, then click copy. 8. Go back to the window where you started the thread. 9. Write whatever text or message you wish to go with the picture. 10. Put the cursor where you want the photo. 11. Right click and select paste. 12. The image code will be placed in the message body. (To post multiple pics in the same message you must repeat the above steps for each photo. Steps 5-11) 13. Click on post message. 14. You are now done and you should see your pics in your post. 15. The same process is used for avatars in your profile.
I hope this helps you guys. Jim
To post multiple pics you must repeat the above steps for each picture in the same message