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Just twisted up some lanyards for my blades. Here they are:
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Nice work OFM4! The one on the 2 is pretty boss.
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I may be rethinking the aftermarket body I want for my SKS. I'm sure those of you that ever held any interest in SKS/AK or even Saiga type guns have heard of Tapco. Anyhow, I was planning on eventually getting a Tapco "Intrafuse" kit (Tapco site is having issues) for my SKS, resulting in a SKS with an adjustable stock and pistol grip, and some rails.
I just found something a little more interesting... The CBRPS caught my eye as a bull-pup variation with a built-in drop down fore-grip and room for a bayonet lug mounted bipod. And they sell an additional mod that allows for magazines to be swapped while the bolt is still closed. You'll have to scroll most of the way down the page before you find products for the SKS, but they make a few interesting ones (including an AK pistol).
Pros of the Tapco:
- The stock system itself is only $70-$95.
- Can be had with lower rails.
- Allows for use of factory iron sights.
Cons of the Tapco:
- Will cost an additional $60 for the Gas Tube (reusing the existing gas tube borders on gun-smithing).
- Has no option for quick-swap magazines (if you haven't seen the "removable" magazines for the SKS, then I envy you, they don't look pretty or work smoothly at all).
- Would require an additional $30 for a bolt cover with rails or for scope rings to accept rear mounted optics (Tapco kit only has forward rails on the hand guard).
Pros of the CBRPS:
- Adaptable for quick-swap magazines.
- Comes with "rear" (in air quotes because "rear" is a relative term) mounted rail for proper placement of optics.
- Folding fore-grip, folds forward and out of the way, similar to the way a bipod would.
- Raised comb for use of rail mounted secondary iron sights or optics.
- Makes me think of the BK7, pure sexiness.
Cons of the CBRPS:
- The setup before any additional toys is $295.
- Made on a semi-custom basis, so wait times are more than just shipping time.
- Has no lower rail for bipod, would have to mount to the barrel or bayonet lug.
What do y'all think about each?
I just found something a little more interesting... The CBRPS caught my eye as a bull-pup variation with a built-in drop down fore-grip and room for a bayonet lug mounted bipod. And they sell an additional mod that allows for magazines to be swapped while the bolt is still closed. You'll have to scroll most of the way down the page before you find products for the SKS, but they make a few interesting ones (including an AK pistol).
Pros of the Tapco:
- The stock system itself is only $70-$95.
- Can be had with lower rails.
- Allows for use of factory iron sights.
Cons of the Tapco:
- Will cost an additional $60 for the Gas Tube (reusing the existing gas tube borders on gun-smithing).
- Has no option for quick-swap magazines (if you haven't seen the "removable" magazines for the SKS, then I envy you, they don't look pretty or work smoothly at all).
- Would require an additional $30 for a bolt cover with rails or for scope rings to accept rear mounted optics (Tapco kit only has forward rails on the hand guard).
Pros of the CBRPS:
- Adaptable for quick-swap magazines.
- Comes with "rear" (in air quotes because "rear" is a relative term) mounted rail for proper placement of optics.
- Folding fore-grip, folds forward and out of the way, similar to the way a bipod would.
- Raised comb for use of rail mounted secondary iron sights or optics.
- Makes me think of the BK7, pure sexiness.
Cons of the CBRPS:
- The setup before any additional toys is $295.
- Made on a semi-custom basis, so wait times are more than just shipping time.
- Has no lower rail for bipod, would have to mount to the barrel or bayonet lug.
What do y'all think about each?
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No the knife is a silver stonewash color something in the photo must have given it that orange tint.
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Good choice. Its what I got for both of my older boys. I got the frames as well, they use them for scouts and stuff.
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That is sweet. I have been wanting something like that for my dresser.
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Ah makes sense, with the flash and all.
I love it, its not huge but i have over 15 fixed blades in it now, a drawer for just sheaths and handles and a little room left over. the bottom drawer fits an ontario RD9, a becker bk9, and an ontario sp8 10" blade. so theres room for some of the larger knives too. It takes 3 different keys in 3 different spots to open all the drawers and is made from solid wood! I love it. Knives look even better in a good display. It did cost more than any 1 knife i own though.....
It goes on a dresser nicely, mines going on a smaller 2 drawer dresser that will hold all my sharpening supplies, its only 13.25"H X 23"W X 12"D ! but it fits more than i thought it would in it...
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Getting snow as we speak. Someone come dig me out if you dont hear from me in a few days .......
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You've trained her well, Happy Birthday!
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Yeah, I based it on my experience with it while in. The kidney pad makes a world of difference. Damn prices went up since I bought mine15 years ago.
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Thanks man! She had me fooled too, normally she asks what i want, i tell her and she gets it. So this year i said a KME sharpener.... you can imagine my surprise when UPS shows up with a large heavy box with FRAGILE all over it. Then come to find out she also wanted the closet room for more of her shoes and some of my knives were in her way... Silly rabbit the boxes stayed, only the knives and sheaths came 
She also told me not to order a sharpener.... A very good sign!
Her new job is great..... Maybe i can pass her the rent bill lmao
She also told me not to order a sharpener.... A very good sign!
Her new job is great..... Maybe i can pass her the rent bill lmao
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