203 long or short?!

[Drake]

Originally Posted by Kutter

This article should answer your question about the difference between RIS and RAS:
http://www.quarterbore.com/kac/kacrisras.html

And the M203 in your picture can't be mounted on either an RIS or RAS. To mount it you actually have to remove the entire handguard to mount that particular version.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...4/M203_171.jpg

Hey good find, that link to Quarterbore... scroll down and there's a PDF near the bottom, and in the PDF there's illustrations of how you mount RAS.

Nice pic, too. Didn't think they were still using that handguard.


PS. damn your fast typing skills, Kutter, beating me to the answer by 1 minute. You, me, schoolyard, 4pm. You're going doooowwwwwn! :P

[MrEvolution]

Thanks guys, its been bothering me for awhile.

[Voodoo]

what about for a shorter barrel? I have the 10 1/2 inch full CAS-VE system on my C8, will a short launcher work on a stub'd front

[Drake]

The length of the launcher's tube doesnt affect the mount; on 11.25 and 10.5" barrels (rifle's) the front bracket will come up over the flash hider. So you'd need to modify the front bracket a bit (IDF do this on real steel). If you're using a beefy FH like a KX3, forget about it.

Otherwise you could try a RIS launcher or EGLM-style launcher like Madbull's.

[Buds and Suds]

Originally Posted by Drake

As long as you're just mounting it on ARs, it's fine. And I think CA has a QD mount for their M203s, too; I got that on my latest M203 (VFC/GBtech) and it's great. I think it's actually faster to remove than it was unscrewing the two thumbscrews on the RIS version (G&P Jungle one).

I also ended up getting the 12" barrel this time, previously had the shorty/9"; wasn't sure how much I'd like that, but now that I have it I'm glad I got it. I'm using a CASV handguard with a 14.5" barrel and PRI style gas block/folding front sight tower, and I find the whole front just looks big, square and aggressive. But again, as others have said, it comes down to personal preference.

Wow, the great things you learn from asking questions..... Thanks for the heads up on this info. Ive been pondering the short and long for some time. I see the 203 long on pics and its looks almost too big on the m4 sized rifle. Course a picture and seeing it and holding it yourself are different. I have a M15A4 SPC, it has the M4 sized barrel, but a full stock. When I see the M4 with a long attached, it looks sooooo front heavy and too big up front and skinny in the back. Which I find kind of ugly.

I was also border line going to import shells tonight, but I thought I should ask first, this a good idea? anyone done this? I have an order with ehobby and was going to add some shells. But I thought id find out if this was going to be a seizure item first.

[leblanc74]

I want a M203 now.... for my CASV-EL Handguard

[ThunderCactus]

M4 = short 203
M16 = long 203

[leblanc74]

the photo's stated that he has the G&P M203 Jungle Series is it the long or short version?....

[wey ferro]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...CQBR203014.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...CQBR203010.jpg

[walks]

long all the way

[dodger_me]

Originally Posted by leblanc74

I want a M203 now.... for my CASV-EL Handguard

will a real vltor casv-el fit on a tm m4???? Because i was looking at them last night and i want one sooo bad!

[leblanc74]

good luck trying getting them into Canada...and the gun is not a tm, it's a systema


...in regards to shells, I also concern...I overheard they where illigal to purchase...but I might be mistaken

[Buds and Suds]

Whats a good shell to go with for a shower. and how big of a difference is a 120 shot over a 18. Seems like 120 is just a waste of ammo and perhaps velocity unless your getting a wider shot cone. I was thinking of getting something around 18rnd - 68rnd max. Any preferances amung the 203 users?