Waiting on an optic mount for the build but I’m pretty stoked how it turned out. Rifle is an FN15 collector and last pic is how I had it set up before. First pic is how I remember my airsoft m16 coming out of the box back in 2007. Honestly don’t know if it’s going to work with a carbine gas tube and rifle buffer. Haven’t had time for the range but I bothered a couple of gun smiths already and half said send it.
I used to check CloneRifles all the time but it appears that hasn’t been updated in a long time and the site has multiple pages down.
Do you guys have any references you tend to use as go-to’s?
I’d love to see something like CloneRifles brought back to life but would always like to see more info such as part #’s of a product if it is commercially available, time periods, branch or units affiliated with the particular clone, etc. I know the guy(s) behind Infinite Armory are working on something but have yet to see it come out.
Basically, I’m just looking for a resource that puts all the information in one place instead of having to scroll a bunch of pages on arfcom or deep dive comments on build lists. Anything like this exist that I’m missing?
Thanks!
sup guys looking for some ideas on what to build on some Diemaco uppers already did a L119A1
Ranger URGI and late 2000s Ranger set up, some goodies on these and two of my favorite 14.5s. Colt roll marked property lower isn’t perfect(wrong selector markings and stops) but searched several years for it but not just for cloning have a Colt collection too. A lot of milsurp on these clones, took some “liberties” so it’s a little esoteric. Bottom one is Chonky and upgraded the bulb. Will drop build lists on request, hope yall enjoy
Finally finished RWK. Custom engravings for accurate mil issued upper, have a surefire scout pro in the mail, may get a G33 idk, and need to swap the cross bolt to a flat head on the rail.
I am a maintainer in the Army and suffice it to say I was tripping balls today after my find. I got to handle not one but 4 of the " M1911A2 " Project guns from the 2004-2007 " study " by Delta and the AMU. Theres virtually no info online about these and most of this info is from a very old since deleted forum and 2 listings where guns #13 & #14 sold in 2011 and 2022-23.
From what I've been able to gather, Delta put a request in to the AMU to build the best 1911s they could using off the shelf parts in 2004 and this started with 5 guns all built to different specifications. These first 5 guns ( # USPT1-5 Serial Numbers ) all had different specifications and although I don't have build sheets I was able to handle 4 of them today. All are built on Caspian frames and slides ( one of which is a Caspian Race Ready frame with a flared magwell ). Barrels are from Barsto, Storm Lake, and Ed Brown and one of the head armorers ( Charles Jenkins ) stated that most parts used were Ed Brown as well like Safeties, hammers, slide stops, ect. Triggers are a Mix of Ed Brown and Greider flat face triggers. Mainspring Housings are Smith & Alexander arched & flat mainsprings with lanyard loops except the race ready gun which has an unknown to me half-arched mainspring with an internal lanyard loop that is essentially a Stan-Chen Max Bevel to match with the frames funnel. Sights are a mix of fixed and adjustable Novaks as well as original Bomar and Trijicon bomars. Finishes ranged from a tan cerakote, an almost parkerized finish, and a glossy cerakote type finish. All frames are railed frames to accept lights.
By far the weirdest gun of the bunch was a railed frame with a slide that had an integral 1913 rail on top with a built in dovetailed front sight and a bomar rear . The original guns went to Iraq for 18 months from 04'-06' and upon return were sent in for evaluation. Though no specific contract was awarded for any of the variations, Mr. Jenkins was able to get permission to use the specifications of the guns to build 10 more pistols ( USPT #6-15 ) which is what the picture you're looking at large encapsulates. As far as I can tell the last 10 guns which were made in 07', are basically all the same pattern and some made it off the work bench and into private hands as I've found 2 sold at auction.
Markings vary on the original 5 guns such as having a circle behind the rear serrations with " US " inside or the left side of the slide saying " US Army M1911A2 ". Other guns simply have standard Caspian markings. Guns 6-15 as far as I can tell were all ordered with no markings on the slide or frame aside from Caspian markings & serial #.
Thank you for coming to my Ted talk. Unfortunately these guns reside in a warehouse away from public knowledge and the facility is a no phone area hence why I have no pictures aside from the auction listings. There are 2 clones I found on computer made by a Japanese Airsoft company ages ago but I cannot locate that website on my phone, although they are clones of 2 early guns, so if you can find it I'd be delighted.
Can anyone tell me if this M4A1 is a real Colt one ?
Just wondering because of the markings.
I bought this barrel at a yard sale a few years ago from a guy who had just retired from the Marines, I assume he acquired it during his time in service. I know it’s FN 20 inch cage code barrel. i’d like to use it to build a M16A4 clone for my nephew who will graduate Boot Camp in a couple of months, but it does not have a F marked front sight so I’m not sure if it would work correctly with the flat top upper or not. I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Is this an original ERGO grip / packaging ?
The logo seem different from the new ERGO font
They are hard to come by in Europe and this one as an strangely low price.
It would be for a MK12 clone
Anyone have reference pictures for painted cqbr block II’s?
For my M16A4 build.
I already have a block 2 with Elcan and MRDS and a second block 2 fsp with a vcog……trying to decide what to do with this one. We ran the Su-237’s on scar 16’s at regiment but I hate that weapon platform. Any ideas?