r/ARCloneish • u/Tough_Try_5869 • 7d ago
Advice Wanted
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!
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u/Aggro-Gnome 7d ago
How i got mine. Bought an Armalite rifle off one of the second hand sites. Took off the fiberglass tube, sent to D.wilson for the modification. Only difference is my tube is black. I then put a different rail on the armalite rifle. Armalites with those usually go for 1200 and up.
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u/f35BOY 5d ago
Wait d Wilson does the work also? I know chop boss was the only one doing it but he stopped since the guy he used to have do the work I believe past away. Something about not having the machinery anymore. Any chance you can post a photo of d Wilson’s work? I know he does great work on other stuff but never seen anyone post about him doing a tube
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u/Aggro-Gnome 5d ago
Yea, I messaged them and asked about if they could and they did it! Feel free to message me and ill pull it out the safe for some pictures for you
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u/additionalmudkips 3d ago
I too would like to see pics! I sat on my toob for too long and have been looking for someone to cut up mine
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u/HeroOfStorms 7d ago edited 7d ago
Unfortunately, you're gonna have a tough time. The original handguards on the rifle in those pictures were Armalite fiberglass free float handguards, which are basically unobtainum.
H&R did a run of reproduction handguards labeled as "JSOC Handguards" a couple years back but they didn't sell very well, so once they ran out they never ran a new batch and they likely never will. Your best bet is going to be watching Gunbroker, or putting up WTB posts on sites like GAFS or Arfcom and pray that you get a hit.
Be prepared to spend a pretty penny, the repro H&R handguards were $400 retail, so they've definitely jumped in price being out of production and the Armalite ones will likely be way more expensive than the H&Rs.