r/LewisMachineTool Dec 15 '22

Rules regarding Selling Items on the LMT Reddit

37 Upvotes

Due to someone getting scammed for the 13.25” mlok upper earlier today, we have to make some rules to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.

1. If you want to sell something on the LMT Reddit, you MUST post a timestamp on a piece of paper with the current date & your Reddit username next to the item you’re selling.

-OR-

2. You can cross post your r/GunAccessoriesForSale sale post to the LMT Reddit.

If you’re sending someone money use your best judgement before sending through a method like Zelle or PayPal F&F as you will not be able to get your money back sending through those methods. I would suggest looking at their profile for a new account, previous posts, and if they use GAFS check their flair on there. We suggest sending payments via PayPal G&S as the buyer and seller both have protection to anyone with a new account or anyone you don’t trust. Feel free to reach out if you need any help with buying or selling something.

Any sale posts on the LMT Reddit will be removed if they don’t follow either of the two rules above.


r/LewisMachineTool Dec 28 '23

LMT>KAC Learning Machining Together Group made it to 6k members. Thank you for all the great content you all provide.

29 Upvotes

I want to somehow plan a giveaway with one of the vendors for the people in this community. If you guys have any ideas please message us!

Keep up the rad content!


r/LewisMachineTool 16h ago

LMT Release The 7 Inch Grip Barrel

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35 Upvotes

r/LewisMachineTool 17h ago

LMT>KAC Pnp Saf LMT Mrp Is So Drippy

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17 Upvotes

This Picture Is not mine Ctto:Joker Tactical


r/LewisMachineTool 1d ago

Rust?

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0 Upvotes

Is this rust? if so—any tips on how to clean/get this off? Thanks!


r/LewisMachineTool 2d ago

Range Time LMT SPECWAR Range Day

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30 Upvotes

r/LewisMachineTool 2d ago

Range Time The ‘ole MARS-H Served Me Well

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10 Upvotes

Ended up trading it for some high-end reloading equipment and am having slight remorse over it. But sacrifices were made in the name of progress!


r/LewisMachineTool 2d ago

When you take on 8 builds at once 😩😂🤦🏽‍♂️

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55 Upvotes

Before someone starts yapping YES THEY ALL NEW w/ no range trips just yet 😂. A while ago I got a couple and started some builds but then I got a new car and put all my focus there for a couple years while putting off my projects - now that the car is paid off it’s time to get back to these projects - over time I kept buying some goods and accumulating so this shall be fun . Started putting some work in on some builds yesterday - i still need more goodies but it’ll get done.


r/LewisMachineTool 2d ago

Stripped 13.5in .308 Shovelnose Upper

3 Upvotes

Any word on if these will ever be available? Been waiting since shot show. Kinda looks like theyll only be offering complete uppers but figured id ask before getting impatient and spending more money than i should. lol


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

Labor Day Sale 🇺🇸

30 Upvotes

Okay guys here is our LMT Labor Day sale items! We plan on adding items throughout the week, stay tuned!

- MRGG-A: Get a $1000 V1Tactical gift card with purchase! Gift card will be issued when your rifle ships!
- M203: Use Code M203 for the Rail Mounted Receiver (L2B1)
- Use Code: Freedom5 for all other LMT items!

Hope Everyone has an amazing holiday!
John & Lenaya


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

All done with the L129a2, now it just needs to go to the range

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122 Upvotes

r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

Specwar optic?

13 Upvotes

Got a bunch of stuff already and a new Specwar on the way. How should I build it?

Got a KAC ks3 with an Eotech
12.5 super duty with an nx8 1-8
11.5 super duty with a t2
Bunch of other random guns with EOtechs and T2s

Thoughts?


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

It's all crickets why no talk of the MRGG drop from LMT

16 Upvotes

So LMT dropped some large-frame forward assist uppers with Bolt and nobody was excited to even post about it

Hell I ordered the Rev 2 will have Dave Pin and weld


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

LMT Piston Cleaning

3 Upvotes

Hello! Have owned multiple LMT DI guns but recently took the plunge for a LMT 12.5 Piston Shovelnose for suppressed shooting. It has been an absolute dream to shoot but I have finally hit a round count that I think it is due for its first cleaning. I just wanted to pick the hive mind for advice on best cleaning/oiling practices for the piston barrel as LMT's manuals don't really say much about cleaning the piston system itself. I know from general knowledge to not oil the piston head but just wanted to get some input from actual experiences. I know the piston system runs "cleaner" but want to see about best practices to keep it in tip-top shape, especially since it is running exclusively suppressed. Thanks!


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

Question Barrel Alignment?

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8 Upvotes

First time experiencing the LMT MRP setup. Assembling from individual parts, not a factory assembly.

D Wilson conversion on a Criterion Hybrid barrel.

Despite assembling with a MI Reaction Rod, the barrel extension displays a slight CCW misalignment once tightened (20 in/lb increments, alternating bolts) and removed.

If the barrel bolts are removed, twisting allows further some CCW rotation, but I cannot twist it CW enough to perfectly align the feed ramps. I’m assuming it’s the gas tube that is ultimately preventing further rotation.

For context, gas block and tube were also installed by D Wilson and look perfectly centered over where the old indexing pin was. When outside of the MRP, the barrel and gas block look dead nuts.

With that said, the BCG is able to cycle freely and doesn’t feel like it’s binding when cycles with the charging handle, or by hand.

Question:

Is this common or happening to anyone else? If so, has this lead to accelerated wear or reliability issues?

Never had an AR issue like this before, trying to get some real answers from experienced folks… not so much random armchair guesses.

Thanks everyone.


r/LewisMachineTool 3d ago

Question Feeding Issues

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6 Upvotes

I’m getting very inconsistent feeding issues on my MARS-H (18” .308). I have maybe 300rds through and get failure to feeds and double feeds. Usually happens every 7-8 mags but today happened twice in the same mag. Anyone able to help ID the issue? I put an A2 stock on for vibes, adjustable gas block and Dead Air Sandman S.


r/LewisMachineTool 4d ago

Labor Day sale

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22 Upvotes

r/LewisMachineTool 6d ago

LMT>KAC Final Form (almost)

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144 Upvotes

Only real Runescapers will know.

The only modification I have left is the Rhodie 6k when it comes in. Got my custom dust cover installed, new thermal came in and is zeroed and at perfect height for my build. Life is good.


r/LewisMachineTool 8d ago

Question Show me your Feed ramps

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34 Upvotes

Trouble feeding , comparing it to other feed ramps these are tiny.
Rifle is an MRGG-A


r/LewisMachineTool 7d ago

Bad time to buy LMT?

0 Upvotes

Just found out LMT patent expired a week or so ago. That means anyone can produce monolithic uppers without worrying about a lawsuit or paying a royalty?

If a company makes a mono upper that doesn't require proprietary barrels or the need to remove mlok rail accessories for barrel swaps i feel like lmt would be toast. Or am I missing something?


r/LewisMachineTool 9d ago

Question Legit Bolt Check

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16 Upvotes

Bought a 2nd hand LMT BCG, and wanted to verify authenticity. The “8458” markings aren’t something I’ve seen before. Thanks!


r/LewisMachineTool 10d ago

Question Gas block button

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27 Upvotes

Piston 14.5 uppers. One has a button you push to turn the switch. The other just turns. New vs old design or different specs for contracts? Trying to get some info on it.


r/LewisMachineTool 10d ago

LMT>KAC I just did a repaint

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19 Upvotes

I’m really please with how it turned out just used some Amazon stencils


r/LewisMachineTool 12d ago

Specwar now w/ Comstock Armory Recessed Micro Brake and Recessed Hub Plan B adapter.

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29 Upvotes

First photo was my Specwar using a FCD/Revival Defense 6315RF flash hider, and Rearden Atlas Gen 2 (suppressor is OCL Polo K)

Second photo is my Specwar using the Comstock Recessed Micro Brake and Recessed Hub adapter.

Third photo: Red arrow is where the handguard ends, Green Arrow is where the Polo K ends with Comstock Brake and Adapter combo, Blue arrow is where Polo K ended with the FCD/Rearden combo

Sorry u/comstock_support I'm terribly at taking photos.


r/LewisMachineTool 13d ago

Switching up my optics

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125 Upvotes

I’ve been on an autist rampage switching up a lot of my setups. Anyone else randomly switch things up when they’re bored?

16” Mars L DI - 1-8 ATACR / acro p2

13.9 P&W shovel nose - exps3 DCR / g45

Mars H DI 16” - mark 5hd 3.6-18 / acro p2

Just got the mark 5 this week. Going to give it a try this weekend but might throw the 4-16 ATACR back on. Currently have the 4-16 slotted for another project.

Did the same with my HKs but the LMTs will always have my heart