It's kid-on-Xmas-morning time!
Just received two custom M-11/9 uppers from AutoWerkes, and thought I'd share pics.
Quality is absolutely first-rate. Delivery time was reasonable, even though Knob Creek and some machine downtime added a delay of about 8 days onto the original quote. Erik was apologetic and was very good about keeping me up to date on the situation... he even threw in a 10-pack of buffers for the inconvenience, after I assured him that I was in no hurry to get the product (my M-11/9 is still in transfer).
This one is a standard-length side-cocking M-11/9 upper with AW's new-style "blended" scope rail and high-rise HK sights. The muzzle has been threaded 1/2x28, and an A3 "L" flash hider from KKF is mounted here (GemTech suppressor will eventually follow). Not apparent here is that the top of the front sight ring has been machined off, to reduce visual obstruction when a red-dot sight is mounted.
This one is a 10" barreled side-cocking carbine upper. Has the same scope mount and high-rise HK sights as the shortie, and a Cobray barrel shroud and foregrip have been added (*very* solid unit, I might add). Special riser block has been attached to the shroud, and the front sight has been relocated for improved sight radius. Muzzle extends just past the shroud and is threaded 1/2x28. KKF A3 "L" flash hider is attached.
Erik @ AutoWerkes has provided outstanding service and has come through with a truly "custom" product of top-shelf quality. I will certainly not hesitate to do business with AutoWerkes again, and would recommend Erik to anyone interested in custom MAC parts and accessories.