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[Molon]

Here's a few pics of my "Magpul-enhanced" Colt M4A1 clone.



http://www.box.net/shared/static/gqgpdhr2ca.jpg



http://www.box.net/shared/static/eyl2l4zrkc.jpg



Magpul MOE handguards . . .

http://www.box.net/shared/static/oefmh2zp86.jpg




Magpul UBR stock, MIAD grip and enhanced trigger guard . . .

http://www.box.net/shared/static/ohsiqy2ml9.jpg


and of course, Magpul PMAGS.

http://www.box.net/shared/static/fuuqz2pkqt.jpg

[Army Chief]

Wasn't expecting much, quite honestly, but I came away favorably impressed. That is one well-executed Colt, and the new furniture looks right at home. Nice work on the photos, too! I suspect more 6920s will end up in similar configurations after the community sees your carbine. Nice!

AC

[IROCZ]

Looks great! Whos flashhider?

[Parabellum9x19mm]

woah!!! who makes that Aimpoint Micro mount? is that BOBRO or something? absolute cowitness height?

nice pics. thanks.

[the_1iviper]

is that the new colt/magpul limited edition carbine?


i kid i kid :D

that is very simplisticly beautiful :cool:

[Kaos]

Looks great! Whos flashhider?

Believe it's a vortex.

[Army Chief]

Roger that -- Smith Enterprise Vortex (http://www.smithenterprise.com/products06.html).

AC

[IROCZ]

Copy Vortex, Thanks Brothers.

[Molon]

Looks great! Whos flashhider?

http://www.box.net/shared/static/uyh3v771mk.jpg

[Molon]

woah!!! who makes that Aimpoint Micro mount? is that BOBRO or something? absolute cowitness height?

nice pics. thanks.

GG&G. It's not quite an absolute co-witness, but it's much closer to an absolute co-witness than it is to a lower 1/3 cowitness.

http://www.box.net/shared/static/scre1x9mqu.jpg

[Bpurcg19]

Nice rifle. Mine is on its way to that configuration. Except I'll get a CTR stock.

Good Looking gun!

-B

[Army Chief]

http://www.box.net/shared/static/uyh3v771mk.jpg

I'm more than a little surprised that this hasn't been involved in some kind of patent dispute -- that's a dead-ringer for the Smith part, though I have no idea which came first, and to be fair about this, neither Smith nor Y/M really developed the thing to start with.

AC

[jakjakman]

Cool! How do you like the extra UBR weight in the back? I have a full MOE setup (stock, grip, handguard) and it feels pretty good, so I'm wondering how the weight shift feels.

[docsherm]

Very nice.

[Molon]

Cool! How do you like the extra UBR weight in the back? I have a full MOE setup (stock, grip, handguard) and it feels pretty good, so I'm wondering how the weight shift feels.


This build uses the M4A1 "SOCOM" barrel, which is heavier under the handguards than the regular M4 barrel. This barrel combined with the UBR stock gives this weapon an extremely nice balance.

http://www.box.net/shared/static/rlqpobvuoa.jpg

http://www.box.net/shared/static/9h1mtgrf0g.jpg



Even with the heavier SOCOM barrel and UBR stock, without optics the weapon only weighs what a standard M16A2 weighs; 7.5 pounds.

http://www.box.net/shared/static/9pfdjnyscx.jpg

[AMMOTECH]

I'm not a big fan of the looks of that stock but overall that is a very nice & simple set-up.
:D

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[Molon]

The MOE handguards are compatible with side sling swivels. However, the sling swivel will not lay flat against the side of the weapon due to the "flange" on the MOE handguards.

http://www.box.net/shared/static/0d2kep3za6.jpg


http://www.box.net/shared/static/bqt9bzu1rx.jpg

[jakjakman]

Excellent info, thanks! That's a setup I may have to consider. :)

[Molon]

Colt M4 handguards weigh 6.3 ounces. The Magpul MOE handguards weigh 6.2 ounces.


http://www.box.net/shared/static/egrx7rq5de.jpg

[Heavy Metal]

Mine is going to weigh even less afer I grind half of that left front ear off.

[Molon]

Mine is going to weigh even less afer I grind half of that left front ear off.

I've considered doing that. Post some pics when yours is done, if you would.

[Heavy Metal]

Will do but it will likely be a couple of weeks before I do it. From the look of things in your pics, I might just hog out a channel large enough to clear the base of the swivel.

[Molon]

Nice rifle. Mine is on its way to that configuration. Except I'll get a CTR stock.

Good Looking gun!

-B

Hmmm . . .

http://www.box.net/shared/static/nf2ekjs7ac.jpg

[boondocksaint]

Agreed. That is a great looking weapon..."My compliments to the chef"...

[AMMOTECH]

Mine is going to weigh even less afer I grind half of that left front ear off.

Make sure to post the results on that. I'd like to see how it turns out.

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[Heavy Metal]

Make sure to post the results on that. I'd like to see how it turns out.

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I will. Proabaly be the week after next.

[HES]

The MOE handguards are compatible with side sling swivels. However, the sling swivel will not lay flat against the side of the weapon due to the "flange" on the MOE handguards.
and thats the one little tidbit of info I have been wondering about. Thanks for posting that.

[Molon]

and thats the one little tidbit of info I have been wondering about. Thanks for posting that.

De nada.http://www.box.net/shared/static/ig2mmpy7g3.gif

[Heavy Metal]

As promised but late:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6611_102195703124625_100000025861897_61329_4662708_n.jpg

[Pappabear]

I considered this exact build when the Colts recently got lower prices. Good to see what it looks like, and it looks great. Congrats on a nice build.

[Ridge_Runner_5]

UBR http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/stupid/flashfap.gif

[FVC3]

Very nice - and excellent pics.

What's your plan for a light?

I'd also be interested in your thoughts on that Accucam after a few hard workouts.

[tylerw02]

Nice looking rig, though I'm not a fan of the MOE hand guards. Everything else is good work in my book.

[Molon]

Very nice - and excellent pics.

What's your plan for a light?

I'd also be interested in your thoughts on that Accucam after a few hard workouts.

For non-free floated handguards, I usually use the GG&G rail to mount a light on the port side of the weapon. I'll probably due something similar with the MOE handguards.

My only concern with the Accucam, was the possibility of snagging the "finger loop" on the port side. By mounting the sight back a few notches, it hasn't been a problem.


http://www.box.net/shared/static/5ztve8ib6i.jpg

[Molon]

As promised but late:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6611_102195703124625_100000025861897_61329_4662708_n.jpg

Nice. With a little MacGyvering of the Magpul sling, I've gone back to using the regular sling swivel.


http://www.box.net/shared/static/aj96a9qfza.jpg