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Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:37
Got my Imbel parts kit and receiver back from Randy and let me tell you, its one nice looking rifle. This is a list of what went into it.


Dan's grade II Imbel kit (from Dan)
Imbel gear logo receiver (from w ball)
Argentine carry handle (from w ball)
Israeli magazine release (from Gunthings)
Imbel para rear sight (from gunplumber)
DSA pistol grip
FSE h,t,s (from gunplumber)
FSE gas piston (from gunplumber)
FSE fake Belgian combo device (gunplumber)
FSE folding charging handle (from RPB)


Have been slowly gathering the parts that went into this build for a number of months. Finally got everything together, along with the funds, and sent it all off to Randy to build. Randy gave me an accurate estimate of how long it would take and kept me apprised along the way via email.

Had him cut down the barrel to 18" and use the original Imbel furniture until I decide what stock set I want to use and park everything in his nice dark manganese.
Let me say again, it looks great! :D (Must wipe drool from rifle.. hehe)
Randy test fired it and said it functioned great at a setting of 5.

Will probably have to wait until the TX Turkey shoot to give it a run myself:cry: So I just keep wiping off that drool.

A big thanks to Randy for all the work that went into this build and to all the guys that I got the various pieces parts from.

My pics don't do justice to the rifle but here goes.

Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:41
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Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:46
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Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:52
Left side

Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:53
Right side

Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:56
Had an extra Izzy LB handguard set laying around so had Randy park the metal and I used truck bed liner on the wood to give it a different look.

Michael64
October 28, 2002, 15:57
Closeup of the Izzy handguards.

gunnut1
October 28, 2002, 17:41
I think I just figured out what I am going to do with my R1 kit. I LIKE the Izzy hand guards! That is KEWL!

Looks great dude!

ricochet
October 28, 2002, 18:33
That is a good looking rifle, Sledgehammer barrelled a couple for me- he does great work.

And, I like the looks of the painted IZZY handguards, never thought of that, now I may have to paint a pair too.
You done good

Michael64
October 28, 2002, 18:42
I like wood on a rifle but just wanted to try something different.
Got to say I like it.

Batman
October 28, 2002, 20:18
Nice looking!! I really like the black Izzy stocks:D

NewtoFals
October 29, 2002, 17:51
Sledgehammer you have mail!

bighuff32
November 10, 2002, 19:05
I recently took delivery of a carbine built for me by Sledgehammer. Tapco Imbel kit, FSE HTS, Penguin OD Furniture from Gunthings, Moses brake from Moses, and Imbel NGL receiver from FAC. Kit was parkerized and assembled by Randy. He cut the barrel to 16 1/4 inches and SS the brake on. Functions perfectly. Excellent work and quick turn around. Randy is a great guy to deal with.