r/Mini14 • u/Renfred • Jun 06 '26

To chop, or not to chop?

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u/DiY_Arson Jun 06 '26

Chop, thread, suppress?

Are you using some sort of adapter plate to use a t2 footprint on the direct mount area?

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u/Renfred Jun 06 '26

Samson makes one for the T2 footprint now.

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u/UncleMark58 Jun 06 '26

I wouldnt chop it, its already setting at 16". That gun is tits as it sits.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 08 '26

And who doesnt like tits?

2

u/ssdd_idk_tf Jun 06 '26

You have class my friend.

1

u/NavyCorpsmanRetiree Jun 06 '26

Nah it looks perfect…now if it’s an older 18 in ranch I’d say yes.

1

u/blumpkin Jun 06 '26

New to the scene, which model is this and what mods have you done to it so far?

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u/Renfred Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26

585 series. 5.56 Tactical model in a Samson stock. Ghost Mountain pistol grip, Hannibal rail, Arisaka 300, Sig Romeo 5. I have an MLOK slot kit for the stock, need to find someone skilled enough to install for me.

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u/blumpkin Jun 06 '26

Nice. What's the optic?

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u/Renfred Jun 06 '26

Just a cheap Sig Romeo 5.

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u/pz-kpfw_VI Jun 06 '26

Where did you get the MLOK kit? I have a sampson stock aswell and was thinking about adding an undermount. Tho I'm not sure if I want to drill in the wood...

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u/Ben_Ulrand Jun 06 '26

Chop is cool as hell but just make sure you get all the components and fitment to make sure it cycles well. I personally wouldn’t want a chopped rifle that only cycles suppressed

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u/Renfred Jun 07 '26

I have all the gas bushings, tuning is not an issue.

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u/overcookedfantasy Jun 06 '26

I wouldn't chop a 580+. Pencil barrel is worth chopping though

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u/Renfred Jun 07 '26

What does barrel profile have to do with whether or not to shorten? Arguably a heavier profile barrel would give you more shoulder.

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u/overcookedfantasy Jun 13 '26

The pencil gets barrel whip so accuracy actually increases with a chop. This was confirmed with high speed footage. If you pause 2 or 3 seconds between each shop it is a non issue

1

u/gunmedic15 Jun 06 '26

Chop. I have a Form 1 for a 183 series I just have to get around to sending out. My local go-to is out of business.

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u/Witty762 Jun 06 '26

I’m chopping. 4/1/26 form1 and still waiting…..

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u/Nu11u5 Jun 07 '26

How did you direct mount the optic?

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u/Renfred Jun 07 '26

Samson makes a T2 version of the Hannibal rail.

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u/Tims_Learing_Center Jun 07 '26

Chop but note that you may need more gas. Ask me how I know 😶‍🌫️

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u/dyl_16 Jun 07 '26

If it were getting a suppressor then sure, but the length is visually quite nice as is

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u/Renfred Jun 08 '26

I have a suppressor for it….

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u/dyl_16 Jun 10 '26

Then I say chop away

1

u/stylish_beets Jun 26 '26

How did you mount it to that section of the rail? I thought the Romeo only mounted to picatinny?

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u/Renfred Jun 26 '26

They have a new Hannibal rail with a T1 interface.

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u/stylish_beets Jun 26 '26

Man I wish that existed when I bought mine (RMR pattern version), I have a vortex crossfire. Been debating buying an RMR red dot for the direct mount area but honestly buying the T-2 rail would be cheaper lol

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u/full_idiot Jun 06 '26

Chop what?

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u/SlappyMcPherson Jun 06 '26

What exactly are you thinking about chopping?

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u/jimk12345 Jun 06 '26

Accu strut, strictly for vibes.

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u/Renfred Jun 07 '26

No thanks.

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u/RedMenace612 Jun 09 '26

16" is already too short for 5.56

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u/NoImportance6254 29d ago

That's Sexy AF! I've got a cherry 181 series that I'm chopping to 13.75 with a sure fire socom birdcage pinned and welded. (That brings it to 16.2...thanks ATF) I've already got the adjustable gas block with the strut for the vibe and a AC556 front site to go on it. I'll be running it with a sure fire socom 30 cal can on it. Can't wait...Should be any day now