u/Economy-Captain-405

Bought it new in 2011 and carried it for years. Still shoot it out of nostalgia.

Finally got my DEVGRU HK417 Assaulter clone to where I wanted it.

I started with an early-production HK MR762A1, SN in the 800s, that I stumbled across in January. Somehow it had remained unfired and was still in the original bag.

The early MR762A1 made a particularly good host because it retains several of the early 417-type receiver details, including the upper without the later fence around the bolt release and the warning markings on the front of the lower.

The original HK 16” barrel was cut to 12”, retaining the factory HK barrel rather than replacing it.
The optic setup is a Leupold Mark 6 3-18×44 in a LaRue OBR mount, along with the Accuracy 1st Anti-Cant Scope Level.

The early 417s were originally fielded with the B&T Rotex III, with DEVGRU subsequently transitioning to the AAC 762-SDN-6, which is the configuration I’m running here.

Build:
Early HK MR762A1 — SN 8XX
Early upper without bolt-release fence
Early lower with front warning markings
Original HK 16” barrel cut to 12”
HK quad-rail handguard
Leupold Mark 6 3-18×44
LaRue OBR scope mount
Accuracy 1st Anti-Cant Scope Level
Magpul AFG
Harris 6–9” bipod
LaRue QD bipod mount
HK stock
AAC 762-SDN-6

Nicer than I expected for sure. Got my grade 2. Man this thing looks like it was maybe fired once or twice. Optic was crusty from sitting in the duty holster. Also it came with nightsights which was nice. I’d definitely buy one if you can. Here’s a pic before I even cleaned it. Comes the SCS and with all the back straps too for $550.

​it’s been over a decade since I had one, the last was an M&P45c 1.0.

Saw a 1911 in Vickers book that was based off a mil spec SA and decided to copy it. Found this one NOS on GB for $500. During Wilson Combats 20% off sale last month I bought all new parts for $300 to replace the MIM stuff and it’s almost done. Gonna shoot it for a while before I decide if I’m gonna a park the blued WC parts. Gunsmith tested it and said it ate everything he fed it. Just about 4” high at 50 so I’ll have to adjust that in the future.

And it’s never looked better. Thanks to this Sub and the PoolMath app I really enjoy the process and results. Always nice when the family notices too.

Hi there. So I have a full grip C24. I was using a DPO RMR plate but decided to direct mount a DPP. As you can see it doesn’t seat all the way. I’ve tried two different DPPs and both look the same. This doesn’t seem normal but I wanted to check with yall first. I’m gonna call staccato Monday as well. Thanks for looking!

Finally finished my DEVGRU HK416 clone built around an authentic surplus complete upper

After a long parts hunt, I’m finally calling this one complete. For now.

The build started with an authentic surplus complete 10.4” HK416 upper assembly. It retains the factory QR code and includes the original:
HK chrome-lined 10.4” barrel
HK bolt carrier group
HK charging handle
Non vented gas block
AAC 51T Blackout flash hider / suppressor mount

I had an Gigliotti Rifle Works lower engraved with RAID Research markings and had the serial number engraved to match the original upper.

Current Build:
Authentic surplus complete HK416 10.4” upper
Factory QR-coded upper receiver
Original HK chrome-lined barrel
Original HK BCG
Original HK charging handle
Original AAC 51T Blackout mount
AAC M4-2000 suppressor
Gigliotti Rifle Works lower
RAID Research engravings
Matching serial number
HK lower parts kit
HK receiver extension with maritime drain holes
EOTech EXPS3-0
Magpul CTR (FDE)
HK vertical grip

After a long parts hunt, I’m finally calling this one complete. For now.

The build started with an authentic surplus complete 10.4” HK416 upper assembly. It retains the factory QR code and includes the original:
HK chrome-lined 10.4” barrel
HK bolt carrier group
HK charging handle
Non vented gas block
AAC 51T Blackout flash hider / suppressor mount

I had an Gigliotti Rifle Works lower engraved with RAID Research markings and had the serial number engraved to match the original upper.

Current Build:
Authentic surplus complete HK416 10.4” upper
Factory QR-coded upper receiver
Original HK chrome-lined barrel
Original HK BCG
Original HK charging handle
Original AAC 51T Blackout mount
AAC M4-2000 suppressor
Gigliotti Rifle Works lower
RAID Research engravings
Matching serial number
HK lower parts kit
HK receiver extension with maritime drain holes
EOTech EXPS3-0
Magpul CTR (FDE)
HK vertical grip

Figured I’d share the story behind my Speedy Pro. Just found the box after being MIA for a few years.

This wasn’t a watch I bought for myself. It was my Officer Candidate School graduation gift in 2009 from my grandmother. She gave it to me shortly before she passed away, so it’s always meant far more than just another watch.

Since then it’s been with me through Army Intelligence School, Army Flight School, countless flights and sorties, and some of the biggest milestones of my adult life. It has scratches, dings, and plenty of memories, and I wouldn’t change any of them.

These days it shares wrist time with my no-date Submariner, but the Speedy is still the one that means the most to me. My hope is that one day I’ll pass it down to one of my kids, and they’ll see every scratch as part of its story rather than a flaw.

One day I’ll have it serviced but it’s still keeping time.

What’s the story behind the watch you’ll never sell?

Here’s my latest acquisition. It’s a clone of the Delta 1911s made by retired Delta SGM Brian Searcy of Pilot Mountain Arms.

It’s a 2021 build that was only fired by Brian for factory testing. He guarantees sub 3” group at 50yds and this was 2.8”.

Caspian frame and slide
Kart National Match barrel
S&A blended magwell
Barnhart Burner grips
Videcki 3.5lb trigger

Can’t wait to get it to the range!

Raid research has some still available. You have to choose FDE, Sig Grey, or custom cerakote color of your choice to get one just fyi. I got Sig Grey which is almost black.

https://raidresearch.com/space-magic-x-shadow-strategic-lvaw-rail-universal/

Just bought this 2021 Pilot Mountain Arms Operator that’s been sitting since original purchase. Decided to treat myself to starting year 19 in the National Guard.

This thing is a tank! Can’t wait to break it in.