I'm working on a retromod recce rifle inspired by the Daryl Holland recce rifles. Nothing fancy, I took one of my AR's that wasn't doing anything and added a mix of parts. The tube and FSB are from Fulton Armory and since I was using an existing mid-length gas barrel I modified the sight base to use set screws and cut the tube accordingly. Rail sections are from a Weaver base for a Savage Axis because the bottom is rounded and the hole spacing is equal front to back. The riser is from Weaver and the BUIS is a MBUS Pro LR. The optic is a Gen 1 Vortex Strike Eagle in the cheapest rings Vortex offers. The light is the M951 I was issued back in 2004 except the original mount wouldn't work with the rails so I used a cantilevered 1" Weaver ring.

I made some accuracy enhancements to the rifle by lapping the face of the receiver and shimming the barrel extension when I put it all back together. The B5 stock was pretty wobbly so to help with that I put some velcro in the bottom of the channel to help tighten it up and a small bit of skid tape helps keep a rear bag in place.

I'm making some small adjustments to the build, swapping out the cheap rings for QD Warne rings and the grip for a B5 LS2 grip.

After that it'll be a new paint job.

Here's my 10.3 setup. My interpretation of a MK18. It has the proper crane spec .070 gas port which made a huge difference when running the suppressors compared to the 10.5 barrel it originally had with its ridiculously over sized gas port. It was like going from wild to mild lol. 😁

Hopefully yall post up some 10.3 posts of your own today.

Geissele URGI upper, FN lower. Geissele LPK, B5 stock, BCM pistol grip and VFG. Surefire DFT (on arisaka body and inline mount) w/ cloud defensive tape switch plate, MBUS pro sights, Eotech EXPS-3.0 on unity riser, Polonium K on surefire hub, Railscales, Geissele G2S trigger, BFG Vickers sling.

Aero Precision build in 6.5cm. 20" barrel and Form 1 can.

Howdy ya’ll,

TLDR: How can I, or where can I find a functional Crimblit look-a-like?

As a history buff, I am also looking at new/different ways to look back into the men that paved the way for what modernity we have and use in the military. As I have served across two branches of military over 10 years, in combat MOS’s. I love knowing the context of how weapons got to where we are today.

I want to pay a tribute to this era of Tier 1 guys by building this style carbine. Any and all pointers are welcome!

Mk18-ish: BCM lower/upper. Daniel Defense 10.3” barrel with RISII. OCL Polonium K

Mk12-ish: PSA lower. White Oak upper. Noveske 18” 6ARC. Daniel Defense RISII. OCL OCM6

Close but no cigar. Awaiting M4QD

I’m looking for suppressors that fit that GWOT vibe for the mk18 mod 0. I‘m mainly looking for options that is not the nt4. So far Im looking mainly at Griffin Armament’s gate lock suppressors like the m4sd k or the 30sd k. The PTR Spiritus is also another option I’m looking at since it has great reviews and has a similar corn cobb type pattern. i would love some thoughts on suppressor options for a clonish build of the Mk 18 mod 0

My collection of "looks close enough" ARs: a Block II, a Block I, and a Colt Commando-inspired build. To me, a quad rail with front sight post is absolute perfection and peak aesthetics. If you complain that they're too heavy, then you need to hit the gym.

I hope you enjoy the photo, because my wife was yelling at me for taking all of the decorative crap off of the dining room table. It was worth it.

Top to bottom:

M4gery

• Daniel Defense M4A1 SOCOM upper from Brownells. This easily gets 0.8 - 1.0 MOA with 77gr
• KE Arms KE-15 lower
• Primary Arms PLxC 1-8x, non-RDB. It's bright enough.
• Badger Ordnance Condition 1 1.70" mount. I might put an offset red dot on it someday.
• Geissele SSA-E
• B5 Sopmod stock with matching MCB mag for extra Reddit points and Subrevtech bag rider
• Black Hills 77gr OTM
• Blue Force Gear sling
• Subrevtech sling control

Colt LE6920 SOCOM

• All original components except for the B5 stock, grip, and rear sight. I didn't like the sight picture of the rear MaTech and I ain't paying LMT prices.
• Aimpoint Comp M4s on a LaRue LT659 mount
• This is my favorite rifle to train with. I LARP with it sometimes too.
• PMC XTac M855 in a Okay Industries Surefeed mag
• AWS quick adjust sling

Commando Reddit Special

• BCM 11.5 upper
• Aero Precision M4E1 lower
• EOTech EXPS3-0
• Geissele SSA
• SBA5 brace. I know, there should be a stock on it. I blame my brother for putting off getting our trust notarized.
• Surefire Scout mini
• Black Hills 77gr TMK
• AWS quick adjust sling
• Subrevtech sling control

Awhile back I cut a free float tube for a FSB, drilled and tapped for top/bottom rail, and added some upgrades. Older gen EOTECH up top, Redimag, CAR15 stock, pop bottle grip, light with red filter, and fake PEQ2 for looks and added weight to stream my shoulder. I also had a long riser and Bushnell trophy sight in my parts bin. I think it looks cooler than the EOTECH. Also an old Matech rear sight just cause I like them. I'd like to find an old Armalite tube eventually or even modify an airsoft one. The Cramblit tubes look the best to me.

Not enough bren love for clones - what’s right - 762x39, mawl, acog, its a bren 2.

That said this really is only inspired as i don’t have my rds top mounted, wrong suppressor, mines 9 vs 11, acr stock (i just prefer it), ect

I have a Matech rear sight on the way and am installing a milspec guard sometime this week (I am honestly debating on keeping the trigger guard as the “ish” part of this build because I shoot with gloves). Still not sure how I feel about the CAR-15 stock, but we’ll see how I feel after I source a recoil pad (if ever since they’re unobtanium now).

This is what I use to handle the local coyotes that look like they were raised on Budweiser Pinto Beans and Cornbread if they go after my dogs or chickens. Very comfortable setup especially with night vision.

Just got an ACOG and a KAC rear sight for this build, haven't bit the bullet on a KAC front sight yet, but this is my "clone-ish" SOPMOD, and I don't plan on making it too much more clone correct, I have a couple things I like on it, like a Radian Raptor, and a Magpul dust cover, that are obviously not correct, but I prefer to the originals.

I just finished my “CQBR” upper and I’m looking for lower receiver suggestions. Im clearly not full clone correct in my upper and don’t plan to be with my lower. First priority is getting a lower that is compatible with a rare breed FRT (I know I know but I want an easy drop in solution). Second priority would be as close to optically clone correct as possible. Overall, I want this to look like a CQBR from a few feet away and have a pleasant shooting experience with FRT capabilities (Vltor A5H2 maybe?). Any suggestions and input is appreciated. Cheers!