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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I was referred here in another thread. I'm working on building my 3 SBR'd Palmetto State M4A1 lowers into clones. What, generally, are the characteristics of a USMC M4 build? Would they be on an M4A1 lower? Closest thing with lowers is getting a Colt, with second being a FN lower. Those are companies which actually make M4s for the MIL. PSA isn't even close, so don't worry about it and just go with what you have. If you want to SBR a PSA lower, I would make sure it mates up nicely with your chosen upper(s). Once that is done, build it up into whatever obscure variant makes you happy. If you want to go Clone specific, find pictures of the weapon in its issued format, and just copy it. You will never have a "correct" lower, so that is the last thing to worry about. ETA- Google USMC M4A1 and you will get loads of pictures. The most common is a basic M4 with KAC rail and an ACOG. |
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Originally Posted By Stickman: Closest thing with lowers is getting a Colt, with second being a FN lower. Those are companies which actually make M4s for the MIL. PSA isn't even close, so don't worry about it and just go with what you have. If you want to SBR a PSA lower, I would make sure it mates up nicely with your chosen upper(s). Once that is done, build it up into whatever obscure variant makes you happy. If you want to go Clone specific, find pictures of the weapon in its issued format, and just copy it. You will never have a "correct" lower, so that is the last thing to worry about. ETA- Google USMC M4A1 and you will get loads of pictures. The most common is a basic M4 with KAC rail and an ACOG. Originally Posted By Stickman: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I was referred here in another thread. I'm working on building my 3 SBR'd Palmetto State M4A1 lowers into clones. What, generally, are the characteristics of a USMC M4 build? Would they be on an M4A1 lower? Closest thing with lowers is getting a Colt, with second being a FN lower. Those are companies which actually make M4s for the MIL. PSA isn't even close, so don't worry about it and just go with what you have. If you want to SBR a PSA lower, I would make sure it mates up nicely with your chosen upper(s). Once that is done, build it up into whatever obscure variant makes you happy. If you want to go Clone specific, find pictures of the weapon in its issued format, and just copy it. You will never have a "correct" lower, so that is the last thing to worry about. ETA- Google USMC M4A1 and you will get loads of pictures. The most common is a basic M4 with KAC rail and an ACOG. They're a lot closer than you think. Pretty sure @Combat_Diver had input before they came to market. Safety selector stops, proper safe/semi/auto(or burst for M4) markings, W series serials. Might be missing an item or two. |
| As stated, No lower is going to be 100% unless you mark it yourself. Colt and FN while current manufactures of the M4/M4A1. Markings not the same. PSA markings correct but no logo/address. |
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Starting a new (old) m4. Saw on the first pg that gov profile isn't welcomed here. Wasn't sure if that's still the consensus or not? Anyhow, got the parts started for an early block 1 m4(a1)? Been a while since I've had one so not sure. Were the m4a1's only SOCOM profile? I've got a pic somewhere of an early m4 with a ggg 1201 rail. Maybe it was the 1285? Either way, once i find the pic again I'll upload it with my finished setup. Has a raised "C" cardinal forge upper. Attached File |
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SHORT Act has been added to the BBB along with the HPA. SHORT Act would remove SBS, SBR and AOW from the NFA. HPA would remove suppressors from the NFA. Only thing NFA would still require a TAX stamp for would be Full Auto and DDs. Clones getting closer! |
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Originally Posted By Rubles: @Willisinnawoods Well sunnuvabitch now I think I need to make a 723 clone thanks to your pic! Looks great with the ODG. Thank man! I got the ODG CAR-15 stock and HG's from B5 Systems in their new Retro lineup and the matching ODG A2 grip from Cav Arms Manufacturing. |
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Almost done with my clone of my last issued carbine. I need to acquire a gov issued version SOPMOD stock and a Aimpoint M2 (already have the Wilcox Mount). The issue one had a KAC NT4 flash hider but I wanted to make this upper into a 16” upper so I can use my SBR lower without papers if I go out of state. So had ADCO P&W an ext. A2. SOCOM profile barrel, KAC rail, Surefire scout, TD vert grip, CQD end plate and a LBT sling. Besides the the stock and aimpoint its set up the exact same way I used it on deployment. Attached File Attached File Thanks to @col1981 for selling me the KAC 300 meter BUIS |
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Started as some orphan ARMS sights and a rail. Ended up with a Colt 14.5 p/w Attached File The M4 family grows but I still have an orphan P&S rail. Might build another. Maybe one with an Elcan? Ohhh, Elcan and PRI flippy gas block. Attached File |
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My 6920, bought new in 1998. It's morphed into several configurations over the years, but I've brought it back full circle close to what it was circa 2000 when I carried it as a Patrol/SWAT rifle. Had the barrel cut to 14.5" and SBR'd it several years ago. Attached File |
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My dedicated FRT range blaster. This upper keyholes at 100 yards so it has been relegated to practicing bursts and magdumps into steel. Attached File |
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