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M4 SOPMOD Picture Thread (Block I, 1.5/PR, II) (Page 237 of 240)
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Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: To paint or not to paint? Getting closer and closer to finishing my first block ll and i've had thoughts about giving it a good shot of some camo, but just how the rifle sits is definitely a vibe. Am I condemning all the parts I've tracked down by laying the ole rostellum on them? Will the cloner keyboard commando's cringe? Or do I spray away? #paintallthethings |
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Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: Awesome I’m anticipating grabbing some color samples from the local terrain and getting crafty. Besides rustolium what other paints should i look in to? Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Never a wrong way. Rattle can improves with using it and giving it the worn look. Its also never permanent as can be stripped off. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_9755_jpg-3617566.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4938_jpeg-3617570.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_8726_jpeg-3617571.JPG Awesome I’m anticipating grabbing some color samples from the local terrain and getting crafty. Besides rustolium what other paints should i look in to? Krylon, Rapco |
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Originally Posted By StealthGuy: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366755/IMG_8244_jpeg-3617635.JPG What are your favorite objects to use to give a pattern when you are painting your rifles? I’m digging how these two are done. |
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Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: What are your favorite objects to use to give a pattern when you are painting your rifles? I’m digging how these two are done. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: Awesome I’m anticipating grabbing some color samples from the local terrain and getting crafty. Besides rustolium what other paints should i look in to? Whatever is locally available. That's what every GI does. Just remember flat/matte paints |
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Originally Posted By droys86: There's just something so visually satisfying about a simple Block I. https://i.imgur.com/yXNBIMO.jpeg The only thing I'm debating now is whether it's really worth it to get comp adjustment caps or just not worry about the PRO caps... Swap the caps, my vote. |
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Need help identifying this single side sling plate, looks similar to a single side ergo(which I’m not sure even exist) because of the flush bottom, but appears longer in height and narrower in width. It’s not dd or gg&g. Anyone know the manufacturer? Attached File |
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Originally Posted By mlin: 552 is more clone correct, but 512 will do for the same appearance without night vision capability. Marine Force Recon https://www.americanspecialops.com/images/photos/meu-soc/force-recon-m4-eotechs.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tqpGKcG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/L6LRuwO.jpg Originally Posted By mlin: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Is an Eotech 512 an appropriate optic for a Block 1? Marine Force Recon https://www.americanspecialops.com/images/photos/meu-soc/force-recon-m4-eotechs.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tqpGKcG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/L6LRuwO.jpg Thank you. I'm struggling with what I want to do for the optic on this gun. I just got a great deal on a 512, which I have in hand now. I'm considering taking the ACOG from my Block 1, and putting it on my FRT/IAR gun, and putting the 512 on the Block 1. In addition, I'm in the process of building an A4 clone with a salty ACOG, so I'll still be able to shoot a clone gun, with a ACOG, with a front sight base blocking it.  Decisions, decisions. Block 1 currently:  " />FRT/IAR rifle. I would be taking the Block 1 ACOG and putting it on this:  " />A4 parts, including a second ACOG:  " />Or should I instead throw the 512 on my Block 1 10.3? |
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Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
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@7dirtydan7 Originally Posted By 7dirtydan7: Anyone have info on what manufacturers were/are used for supplying barrels for rifle servicing and replacement? Obviously outside of the original manufacture of the weapon system. For Block I/1.5 both Govt profile and SOCOM Colt FN CAPCO (cage code 04099) Block II SOCOM without FSB Colt (FSB removed by Crane and dimpled) FN KAK (cage code 7YV73) DD |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
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Both 10.3 and 14.5” Attached File Attached File Attached File Left Colt (Crane cut down and dimpled) KAK and FN Attached File |
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: @7dirtydan7 For Block I/1.5 both Govt profile and SOCOM Colt FN CAPCO (cage code 04099) Block II SOCOM without FSB Colt (FSB removed by Crane and dimpled) FN KAK (cage code 7YV73) DD Awesome, i had some assumptions but this confirms them thank you @Combat_Diver |
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Both 10.3 and 14.5” https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4944_jpeg-3678076.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4947_jpeg-3678077.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4945_jpeg-3678078.JPG Left Colt (Crane cut down and dimpled) KAK and FN https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4950_jpeg-3678079.JPG @Combat_Diver How do like those kak barrels? |
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Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? Don't have a bayonet currently with me to verify. |
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Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? The widest point of the Surefire is about 0.99". Your M7 bayonet ring is 0.87". Opening up a bayonet ring is on my To Do list of projects. I really want to set up a rifle that can easily mount a bayonet and a silencer. |
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Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? |
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Originally Posted By thatARMSguy: The Surefire A2 mount should mount one I believe, don't have one to verify though Originally Posted By thatARMSguy: Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? It also has a base bigger than 7/8". |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: The widest point of the Surefire is about 0.99". Your M7 bayonet ring is 0.87". Opening up a bayonet ring is on my To Do list of projects. I really want to set up a rifle that can easily mount a bayonet and a silencer. Originally Posted By ELittlefield: Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? The widest point of the Surefire is about 0.99". Your M7 bayonet ring is 0.87". Opening up a bayonet ring is on my To Do list of projects. I really want to set up a rifle that can easily mount a bayonet and a silencer. Same with yhm srx mounts |
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This is about how far the bayonet will go on the SF mounts. This is the closed tine flash hider, and it does about the same on the Warcomp and 3 and 4 prongs. Pic thread: picked up a 6920 that I am working on making an early GWOT blaster. Waiting on a 14.5” barrel. Waffle stock gets here Saturday, the VLTOR is there as a replacement for the gross Colt Defense stock that was on it. Tracking down an RAS for it probably as well. 
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: https://i.imgur.com/vVINxnK.jpeg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/vVINxnK.jpeg I think the carbine stock fits this time period a lot better than SOPMOD. Sick. |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Sick. Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By ELittlefield: https://i.imgur.com/vVINxnK.jpeg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/vVINxnK.jpeg I think the carbine stock fits this time period a lot better than SOPMOD. Sick. I've gone back and forth installing an ACOG and this Comp M2. I've switched it a few times. I love both configurations so much. Probably need to just build a second gun, or at least upper. |
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Originally Posted By alaskantinbender: Out of curiosity, will a Bayonet still attach to an M4 FSB barrel with a Surefire flash hider/suppressor mount? @alaskantinbender I very, very crudely opened up the muzzle ring on an M7 bayonet. The ring just barely sits far enough forward to sit on the Surefire’s widest point. And yes, I know this Surefire is upside down right now. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: @alaskantinbender I very, very crudely opened up the muzzle ring on an M7 bayonet. The ring just barely sits far enough forward to sit on the Surefire’s widest point. And yes, I know this Surefire is upside down right now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/590787/IMG_2793_jpeg-3689264.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/590787/IMG_2794_jpeg-3689265.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/590787/IMG_2795_jpeg-3689266.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/590787/IMG_2796_jpeg-3689269.JPG Very nice. Looks like plenty of "meat" left on the ring. I need to get out my Dremel tool. |
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Originally Posted By ELittlefield: I've gone back and forth installing an ACOG and this Comp M2. I've switched it a few times. I love both configurations so much. Probably need to just build a second gun, or at least upper. I think that’s what I am going to end up doing. I’ve put together an entirely new upper around this SOCOM barrel, so I might as well grab another 6920 lower and put the spare upper on that one. One ACOG, one Aimpoint. Pic thread-       Used the SF hider so I could put my RC2 can on. Looking for an RAS to put on this one, the other upper will stay pretty conventional. |
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Yep, this is the superior configuration. I have a Colt upper and barrel on the way to build a Comp M2 upper, but the ACOG will be my primary for certain. And that CAR stock is growing on me more and more as I shoot it. Great for getting around winter jackets. SOPMOD stocks just grab onto my jacket while trying to shoulder and unshoulder. Attached File |
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I built an Aimpoint Comp M2 upper to complement my ACOG upper. Just need a KAC VFG (I think I have one at the bottom of a parts bin) and to put a 951 light on there instead of the 962. I'm exceedingly satisfied with this pair of uppers and lower. And as I was handling and shooting these, I am again reminded of how excellent the CAR stock is.  " />
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Originally Posted By Zakk_Wylde_470: https://i.imgur.com/2g7yKgI.jpeg Old skool coolness, very simple and clean Instantly recognizable Americana |
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Here is my attempt at a SOPMOD rifle, sitting on top of my TEOTWAWKI cosplay eBay MOLLE nerdiness My Colt M4A1, SureFire flash hider, DD RISII, SureFire Scout, TD Stubby, EOTECH 512, and B5 stock. I need the pressure switch for the Scout and some sling mounts. I’m gonna get me the VTAC slings, just cause that’s what I’m most familiar with. Attached File |
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M4 SOPMOD Picture Thread (Block I, 1.5/PR, II) (Page 237 of 240)
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