AR15 Misc Stuff
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5/22/04 - Finally completed a project I started a couple of weeks ago - painting an AR. I had initially planned on just painting it sand colour, but then decided to take on the challenge of painting a MARPAT desert pattern instead. I had wanted a painted carbine that I could kick around and not worry about babying the finish of. I also wanted something lightweight and with the bare minimum mounted to it. I picked my oldest receiver to paint - an SP1 circa 1967 (hence the offset, double screw takedown). I figured I wouldn't be switching uppers on a painted receiver very often. I built a flattop with a Colt 16" pencil barrel, stole the RIS off another upper, and bought some new components for this project - replica Crane stock, PRI high Aimpoint mount, and LMT rear BUIS. I painted a Surefire 6P with shock proof bezel mounted in a Leupold QRW 1" ring on a Yankee-Hill angle mount. Tangodown rail panels complete the project.
I used Aervoe brand enamel spray paint (except for the grey and clearcoat). It'll scratch a bit and wear with use, but I don't care. Adds character. For a template, I drew a grid on heavy art paper, designed my pattern (using my MARPAT bdu's as a reference), and cut it out with an x-acto knife. I used the larger template for sand and grey (grey primer, actually), and the smaller one for earth brown and field drab. I put two base coats of sand, let that dry, then did the patterns. I dusted a light coat of sand to blend the colours in. Two clear coats of matte Krylon finished it off. It wasn't too much work - but there was a lot of drying time. I allowed at least a week for the paint to cure before assembling the different components. 1/13/07 - Well, after three years, here's how it's holding up. A few chips here and there, but nothing unexpected. I switched out the RAS rail to a free float MRE rail and stuck an old Smith comp on the muzzle. I was lazy and didn't use the template to paint them, but they still match quite well. 10/21/08 - A few months ago, I decided to repaint this rifle and give it a more 'generic' pattern instead of MARPAT. I essentially used the same colours.
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MM/SERT System C3 (Compact Carbine Case)
3/18/07 - The MM/SERT System (i-SHOT) C3 (Compact Carbine Case) has been more than a year in the making. The first prototype was shown at the i-SHOT booth at the 2006 SHOT show in Vegas and it will finally be ready to go into production in a few weeks (looking at June release). Back in 2005, Helmie from SERT System asked me if I'd be interested in licensing my breakdown M4 case concept/design. I saw it as an opportunity to improve on my original concept and came up with a new one for i-SHOT. The idea behind a breakdown case for the M4 is to carry an M4 in the most compact package possible. I wanted a package that was both relatively discreet and easy to carry. It's not meant to disguise it as something else, but just not 'obvious' in plain view. It'd also be easy to transport a rifle in a car or SUV, and keep it in the passenger compartment without taking as much room as a full-size case. This neccesitated a breakdown case, where the upper and lower receivers are separated. It only takes a few seconds to put the upper and lower together. Here's a summary of the main features of the C3:
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Even though the main compartment of the C3 is about 24", it's diagonal length is 26". Besides an M4, the C3 will accomodate any complete weapon that will fit into that envelope. It's the perfect size for MP5's with retractable stocks, or a short-barreled M4 with 10.5" barrel. As shown below, it'll also fit an AK with side or under-folding stock (without a long muzzle brake). |
Here's a look at the production version C3 in Crye MultiCam. ITW Ghillietex
hardware used throughout. The carry handles have been flattened for
a lower profile. As mentioned above, the HDPE sheets can be removed
is a softer case is preferred. I prefer to leave all of them in, and
take out only the front one if the contents are extra bulkcy. The case
may seem a bit tight/stiff at first, but it'll conform to the shape
of the contents quickly. |
i-SHOT/ S.E.R.T. System Tac Carbine case
11/27/05 - The i-SHOT/S.E.R.T.
System Tac Carbine Case (TCC)
looks to be a standard two-compartment rifle case at first glance, but
it's in the details that sets it apart from other cases currently available.
Constructed of 1000D Cordura throughout, the quality is evident in the
workmanship and construction. Shown below is the 36" case (the
smallest size - it's also available in 42" and 46" lengths).
The TCC has two compartments, a main one (36"x12"x3")
that can hold weapons up to 36" in length, and an outer compartment
(31.5"x9.5"x2") that can hold a shorter weapon or accessories
(all dimensions are approximate, measured seam to seam). All in all, it's a very well-built and designed case with more protection
than your normal soft case with internal modularity to boot. |
Front view |
Back/Top view |
Main compartment |
Outer compartment |
Removable foam and plastic insert |
M4 and 870 in main compartment |
MOLLE pouches in front compartment |
MM4 case made by RecceGear (Note: Reccegear is no longer taking new orders)
8/25/04 - This is the MM4 (Mini-M4) case of my own design, and made by Jon Nelson of Reccegear to my drawing/specs. My goal was to design the most compact case that I could fit an M4 or AR15 carbine into. This necessitated separating the upper and lower receivers. I know some people don't like to do that, so this case is not for those who don't want to, unless you have a 10.5" barrel, which WILL fit without seperating the upper and lower. (If you're looking for a case that fits a complete rifle without having to seperate the upper and lower, there are numerous choices available from a multitude of manufacturers). It didn't have to be discrete or 'civvy' looking, and it wasn't meant to be a quick-deploy case. Instead of the common fold-open case, I went with a rifle-sleeve design, open only at one end. I felt that this was simpler, and also stronger, being closed on 3 sides. The length of the case was dictated by the size of a 16" barrelled upper receiver, with optics/scope, vertical grip etc. Instead of making a single-layer case (like shotgun breakdown case), which would have made it wider, the upper and lowers overlap slightly inside the case, for minimum width. Here's a rundown of its features:
The PALS webbing on the outside enable any MOLLE compatible pouches
to be attached - the choice is up to the user. For illustration, I attached
a custom made pouch that Jon had made for me a while ago (which holds
about 8 30-rnd mags and other accessories, and two 100-round SAW pouches.
There was still room to spare on the PALS webbing. |
Front view |
Back view |
Size comparison with M4 |
Arrangement of upper and lower receivers
inside the case |
Lower receiver inside compartment |
Upper and lower in seperate compartments |
RG utility pouch and two 100 rnd SAW
pouches |
Rigged up with 1.25" wide shoulder
straps |
Worn on the back |
CJ Weapons Mag loader/unloader
CJ
Weapons is run by Master Sergeant Jon Morgan USMC (retired) and
carries accessories for the shooter for various weapons systems. One
of their products is the Lightning Mag loader/unloader which fits the
FAL, M1A, AR10, HK91 and CETME magazines in 7.62mm. It is used for the
charging of magazines with pre-loaded 10 round stripper clips. Unlike
GI stripper clips for the M16, which uses brass tabs at the ends to
secure the rounds, these stripper clips are spring loaded at the ends,
so there are no brass tabs that break off after a few uses. The loader
is put on the magazine, a loaded stripper clip inserted from the top,
and ram rod used to push down and charge the mag. Quick and easy. The
magnet on the ram rod extracts the stripper clip from the loader. For
unloading, the back end of the ram rod is used to push out the rounds
from behind. Note: I've gotten some feedback from and end user saying
that after a LOT of use, the magnet can loosen, come out, and stick
to the mag and get loaded. So do check the magnets for that happening
and remove them if loose. The stripper clip cana be removed by hand
quickly.
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