KG - Link-up with TR when you get in town. I'll bring my Para too. It has DSA's rail handguards, scope cover, modified Para stock (M-16 sights, much better than standard) and I'm using an Aimpoint in a LaRue mount for (temporary) optics. I'm very impressed with the upgrades and DSA was easy to work with - despite a lengthy backorder on the Para components. FWIW - I recommend the Para barrel, it's 17.25 inches vs. the 16". I had my gunsmith cut down a standard barrel and put M-14 threads on it. It currently has a Smith Vortex until I can get the Surefire FH adapter. Muzzle blast is attenuated some - better than the short Belgian - but I still wouldn't want to use it in a phone booth
. You're right about the height of optics mounts and the Para stock makes it worse. You'll have to fill me in on the trigger mod - mine's "not match quality". I'll be doing my own Dura-Coat sometime this summer (can't do it in the house and don't have a garage
). Peregrino