Yep... had a pretty nasty storm that afternoon, coming out of the air conditioned house into the humidity is a recipe for some nasty foggy unfortunately.

Also, I'd like to give Neil at Gun Gallery some major thanks. He installed my forward assist for free. I can't recommend GG enough!

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Has MARSOC gone mostly to to MK. 18's these days? I feel like I used to see a lot more photos with them using Block 2 M4s.

I may be completely off the mark here, just curious.

Low quality picture time:

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Lower Receiver

Daniel Defense complete lower
KAC Trigger Guard
LMT SOPMOD
Magpul MOE +

Upper Receiver

Daniel Defense RIS II
Daniel Defense upper
Daniel Defense mk12 gasblock
Daniel Defense bcg
Daniel Defense QD sling mount
TangoDown vfg
BCM SOCOM 14.5”
Surefire FH556RC
KAC taupe mk18 front sight
KAC 600 meter sight

Just need to decide on an optic and pick up a scout. Maybe some rattle cans too.

They use both just like the other "Tier 2" SOCOM units. The mission/environment will usually dictate which one they take on the op.

Carpenter nail sets... work better for this than regular punches. Also, have a buddy help and use wood blocks and a solid surface - like a cement floor.

Or just send the damn thing to ADCO.

I've found the best thing to do on FSB pins is to stick the barrel in a set of aluminum barrel vice blocks, then pound the pins out.

Saves you hours of work and frustration. especially on tight bcm pins.

 

Thank you.

I think you need to come down to Eau Claire, and let me shoot that thing

Very nice!!!

I confirmed that the FH556-215A was the standard muzzle device for pre-SOCOM Surefire suppressors:

This is from an old post on http://defensenews.com

   "SOCOM awards lots I & II of Family of Muzzle Brake Suppressors to Surefire
   Posted by Rob Curtis | September 29th, 2011 | GearScout, Modern Day Marine

   As I spoke to the guys at Surefire today, I found out they’d been awarded lots I and 2 of SOCOMs Family of Muzzle Brake Suppressors contract. These are the lots that cover cans for the M4CQBR and MK13. (The United States Marine Corps is already employing SureFire’s FA762SS suppressor system on the M40A5 sniper rifle.)

   I’m still waiting to hear who won the other lots, though I’ve heard plans to fit suppressors for other weapons on the SOCOM contract, like the M16A4, M27, and M48 are on hold for various reasons.

   Even so, the two IDIQ contract lots alone are worth about $23.3 million and represents the largest suppressor contract Surefire has won to date. We’ll see who else got a part of this one, I’m guessing KAC, AAC and maybe GemTech had hats in the ring on this one, too.

   Products selected by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, are:

       For the SOCOM M4/CQBR firearm: FH556-215A adapter & FA556-212-DE suppressor
       For the SOCOM M4/CQBR firearm training and blank firing: BFA-FA556-212 & TA-FA556-212
       For the SOCOM MK13 firearm: FH762K05 adapter & FA762K-DE suppressor
       For the SOCOM MK13 firearm training and blank firing: BFA-FA762K & TA-FA762K

   From Surefire’s Press Release:

   USSOCOM Family of Muzzle Brake Suppressors (FMBS) Contract Awarded to SureFire

   Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has been awarded its largest suppressor contract to date. The $23.3 million contract, for an indefinite quantity of sound suppressors, suppressor adapters, blank firing adapters and training adapters, was awarded by officials of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division—the pri- mary solicitation center for U.S. Special Operations Command—as part of the Family of Muzzle Brake Suppressors (FMBS) contract."

Nope, the FH556RC is the correct model for SOCOM. If you look it up in the supply system, it says the -215 as a part number, but it'll be a FH556RC if you order it. Same probably goes for the suppressors. AFAIK, Surefire updated the FH and Suppressor post that announcement, and the older legacy models aren't widely (rare, but have been seen) used anymore. I also confirmed through Surefire that the FH556RC was the FH of choice, and the 4 prong model isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

EXPS3-0 came in Saturday so now it's finally done (again). Now for the obligatory potato pic:

My post was addressing the model of pre-SOCOM muzzle devices used.

What kinda ranges do you have down there?

Then totally disregard my previous post. This is what I get for reading too fast I guess.

I'm from Eau Claire. Kind of weird to see that name on this site.  Anyways, I'm headed out to Augusta tomorrow to put some more rounds through this beast.

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Sweet!

Are those Colt factory anodized receivers? What about the grip, FNH?

That reminds me of the HK416A5, but obviously a M4A1. Perhaps we could call it a M4A2?

The whole setup is friggin' sweet.

Oh now I'm jealous.

Loving that M45A1!

100 to 600 brother!

0-25 yds on the pistol side... 0-100 yds on the rifle side...

0-300 yds in the stuck-up Menomonie range (I haven't shot there but I hear it's retarded1)

$25 or $35 for a complete access code for the "short range"... Another couple dollars for a whole  'nother the 600 yd range

Range Envy.  I has it.

Eau Claire you say...

You want to be "Arfcom friends"?

        Removed, not a block II


 

I'm getting back into the Block II game again...

I as well. Built one with the correct Socom Barrel. Should be done by Saturday night. Pics coming...

Happy Fourth, everybody.

Cheers.  By the way,nice rifle.

       



















 

 

 
 

Sick!

I saw the LA-5 on eBay and it looked legit. If that's where you got it, it was a good score.

Real LA-5? I'm so jelly.

Happy 4th indeed.










 
 

The raised adjustment knobs for illuminator on LA-5 is really nice.  Other than that, all that extra power is really of no use to me for what I use it for.    It would be really nice if Insight produces a regular PEQ-15 model that has raised adjustment knobs.







 

Agreed. I have avoided (and gotten out of) the PEQ-15 market until I see what happens. I hope L3 releases a Class 1 ATPIAL but with LA-5 adjustment knobs. The PEQ-2A adjustment knobs are somewhat similar.

I would love to have the real ones to up my clone cred, but I wasn't comfortable having that much money tied up in it. I do have an AN/PEQ-2A that I got new in wrap with serial and all that jazz, so that will have to do for now. On the plus side, at least there weren't two versions of those for the SOPMOD kit, so I at least have legit shit for Block 1 stuff.

Showoff

In my humble assessment, there is really no class 1 laser like PEQ-15.  It is light weight and its controls are intuitive and easy to use with gloves on in dark.  It is also pretty low profile and hugs rail close.  I have tried LDI DBAL D2 and I2.  D2 came pretty close but its bulk, weight, controls set it back for me.







 

Yeah, I won't spend my money on any of the current Class 1 options. And I wasn't trying to imply yours weren't serialed properly, etc. If I find another good deal like that I will jump on it, but I need to cool it for a bit hahaha. I recently scored a NF 2.5-10x24 for my Mk12 and I have been working on my Mk17 and Mk16 CQC clones.. And I would really love to score a legit HK416D upper. Damn this BRD.....someday I will be able to get all of the gear I want...someday.

In any event, sweet shit, man.

My motivation for class 3 laser is the illuminator.  It is useful to be able to see what the laser is pointing at some times.








 

I should quit talking and post more pics.

Here is my current M4A1 clone with it's CQBR upper and friend (the lower is Noveske but most internals are Colt (my SBR'd Colt lower is sitting under my Block II CQBR clone upper). I forgot to lock the gate on the QDSS-NT4.



I probably will end up getting a M16A1 lower before I am able to ever score the HK416D upper, and that is quite unlikely for a while. I will probably get a MR556A1 at some point, but I do agree that getting Colt parts is a much more reasonable proposition ( Edit: For example, the Clyde Armory new/"used" (for armorer's classes) upper parts kiet was a smokin' deal. I will probably make a Force Recon Marine clone upper with it...eventually). SCAR parts are getting better now that they are made in the US (e.g., CQC barrels) so that is a nice alternative to the HK. I have a SOCOM762-RC-DE in jail for the SCAR, so I doubt there will be much of a pity party for my lack of an ATPIAL. (Aside: hey, Utah, at least I'm not putting the SCAR in your thread ).

Interestingly, the most difficult part to source in my collection is the SU-233/PVS. Most of the secondary-market ones have the serials scratched off. This one was offered to me by a poster in this thread (you know who you are--many thanks!) and came with the entire kit except the lens covers.

Colt M4 Carbine lower
Lone Star grip
C.Q.D. rear sling mount and front mount
LMT 1st. gen. Sopmod stock
P.R.I. Gasbuster charging handle
Colt bolt
Matech rear sight
EO Tech
Colt Socom Barrel 14.5
Daniel Defense RIS fde
Knights Armament NT-4 FH
Daniel Defense vfg
Tango Down rail panels
Insight M3X with double switch
Knights Armament front sight-taupe
C.Q.D. single/double sling

Just want to get a new trigger and this pig is done! Happy 4th everyone!

Ugh.

I hate you.  I thought I was doing pretty well until....

Whatever.  You aint got shit until you've got a proper CNVD-T.  

Having used the AN/PEQ-15 as well as the AN/PEQ-15A (DBAL-A2) I much prefer the PEQ-15.  I would love have a Class Ib version of the LA-5, I've been in many situations where I think a thumbscrew adjustable illuminator would be useful.

~Augee

Lol.  Thanks Augee!

 












 

So that makes two of us with LA-5's.

Is yours the Ultra High Power version?

Please help me decide on a flash hider. I already have the KAC NT4 but I like the look of the surefire better. I haven't been able to find the surefire online but I did find a place locally that has a surefire 4 prong and a 3 prong version. The part number on the surefire didn't match the first pages on the thread though..? Anyways should I put on the KAC or grab a surefire and sell the KAC? I'm building my build now and the flash hider will be pinned on.

The KAC looks best in my opinion. Wasn't a hard choice for me.

I'm curious to find out where you guys found these and how over priced they might be.

Which one do you think functions better for its intended purpose? If you go with the SF do you plan on obtaining a compatible SF can in the future or likewise if you retain the KAC?