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How-To Projects Wrap your Handguards with Paracord Wrap your free float tube (handguards) in Paracord (550 cord) for a better grip, insulation from the heat, and add a unique look to your rifle. This procedure can be done on rifles with standard removable handguards; however, the handguards are not removable while they are wrapped in the paracord. Add a Sling Swivel to the Side of your Front Sight A device similar to the GG&G Sling Thing (tm). Allows you to attach a sling to the side of the front sight using a quick release swivel sling. Used with a telescoping stock (of fixed version) it allows waist level carry of the AR using a standard 'Silent' sling or padded M-60 sling. Add A Sling Loop to the Top of your M16/M16A1/M16A2 Buttstock This is a simple (and field expedient) method of adding a sling loop to the top of your buttstock using 550 (parachute) cord. This can be used with the Field Expedient sling (below) or the Tactical Carbine Sling (below), and prevents the rifle from floping over or hanging upside down. Make a Field Expedient "Tactical" Sling Using a standard military issue 'Silent' sling. padded M-60 sling, or any other standard carry strap you can make a sling that allows the rifle to be carried waist high (without the rifle 'flopping' over). Can be used with telescoping or fixed stocks (with some 550 cord). Make a Tactical Sling for a Carbine Make a sling similar to the carbine version of the Tactical Taylor (tm) or Giles Sling (tm). The sling is intended for rifles with collapsible/telescoping stocks (or their post ban [fixed] copies) to allow the rifle to be carried across the chest. This will work using the Top Sling Loop (above) for fixed stock (A1/A2) rifles. This sling works well with the Front Sight Tower sling mount (mentioned above). Make a Bandoleer to hold 10 & 20 Round Magazines Tired of trying to find magazine pouches for the Post Ban 10 round magazines, or can't find the Vietnam era 20 round USGI pouches? This article shows how to easily modify an inexpensive SKS bandoleer to carry up to 10 magazines. Note: As of now (April 2003) Cheaper than Dirt is carrying new production (Codura like) bandoleers in OD Green(SKS-850) or Woodland camo(SKS-851). They are updated with snaps and velcro so the hard part of the upgrade is already finished. Also note these modifications can be applied to the 30 round chest pouch they also carry. Make a Flashlight Mount for your AR-15 For the citizen on a budget. How to mount a SureFire or Scorpion flashlight to your AR-15. Will work with standard plastic handguards or free float tubes. Allows for a quick and easy removal of the flashlight. Make a Sight Tower Flashlight Mount for your AR-15 An alternate method of mounting a flashlight on your AR-15. It does not require modifying any AR parts but needs a few more materials than the other mount. This is based on the design for the Front Sight Tower sling swivel project (above). They both could be combined into a single unit that mounted both a sling swivel and a light. Chop a Detachable Carry-Handle into a Flattop Fixed Sight Need a backup sight for your flattop while the optics are mounted? If you have a carry-handle and some time you can covert it to a sturdy and removable rear sight for much less than buying the DPMS, Bushmaster, or Yankee Hill version. Add a Cleaning Kit to your Carbine(with telestock) Need a cleaning kit that is ALWAYS with your carbine? Don't have the $$ right now for an Otis Trap Door kit? Here is a simple (and inexpensive) way to store a basic cleaning kit in your standard A1 or A2 pistol grip. Upgrade your USGI Cleaning Kit How to make your USGI cleaning kit more effective by using components from Otis. This allows you to clean mud & snow from the bore without disassembling the rifle. Also the upgraded kit is a bit lighter and more versitile. This is good for a person on a budget who can't afford $30 for an Otis kit and already has a USGI kit. Make a "Low Profile" AR-15 Carbine Carrying Case How to convert a common toolbox into a case that can carry your M4gery or other AR-15 carbine (broken down). It also has room for extras (like eye & ear protection, magazines and ammo). You rifle is protected from bumps & scrapes as well as the eyes of nosey neighbors. Make a 'Brass Bucket' This is a free standing device to catch your brass. Works for nearly all firearms, in most any (except prone) shooting position. An inexpensive, easy to do/quick project. Entire device stores inside a 5 gallon plastic bucket (the kind they sell for $3 at most hardware stores). It also doubles as a portable target stand. Make a Handguard Removal Tool This is an offsite article on how to make one of those $25 Brownell's Handguard Removal tools for a couple of bucks of material from your local hardware store. For a few buck and 10-20 minutes of time what have you got to lose?
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