A colt us government issue m4a1 carbine with a tan magpul pmag, a daniel defense m4a1 ris ii, a tan vltor carbine modstock, a tan hogue inc. You can buy the grips and sotkc with the fde camo on them to peacekeep lvl 3 for instance. Because block ii is still in use with special forces, they are super popular to build among cloners. Agenda unclassified sopmod program overview acquisition top map miniature day night sight mdns development weapon shot counter wsc development weapon shock simulation new initiatives and business opportunities. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the. Block 2 weapons can be seen with the acog, eotech and elcan line of optics. Looks like the early stages of block 2 look a lot like block 1. Ive set it up to emulate the current sopmod block ii m4s in service with socom and go over the features and characteristics that differentiate the block ii. Which from them do you have at home in use on your airsoft gun. I dont believe surefire sells it to the civilian market and instead sells the sf3p 3 prong.
Probably gonna top this upper with one of those fancy tan acogs and replace the moe with a sopmod as well. The elcan spectredr the 14x variant for sopmod block ii, is not a leap forward nor innovative. The forearm is made of aluminum and replaces the old twopiece plastic ones because it can be mac. It doe have a longer forearm, which is the shroud around the barrel. Cqbr chris furgason january 8, 2019 cqbr, cqbr block i, block i. This high quality, unique 16x20 digital print depicts the m4 sopmod accessory kit. A ranger with the 75th ranger regiment looks through the optics of his m4a1 carbine sopmod block ii during a capabilties exercise the sopmod block ii program is a set of accessories for the m4a1s used by socom forces. Bespoke airsoft bolt mk18 sopmod block ii brss heavy. Mk18 chris furgason january 8, 2019 mk18, mod 0, mk18 mod 0. Comment or answer questions for a chance to win awesome prizes. Ar15 soda can launcher launching device for soda cans and other objects.
As an example, the sopmod block ii insight wmx200 weaponlight retails for just. Not gonna lie, this was my dream ar build for a while. The sopmod designation stands for special operations peculiar modification and is an accessories system designed to customize the base m4 carbine inthefield with lowcost offtheshelf components. Visit us at facebook and place a comment at this picture. Block i and block ii, in relation to the respective sopmod accessory packages. Similar to the changes found in the sopmod block ii kit, the mod 1 features a gas block end without a front sight and a railed handguard that extends all the way to the base of the flash hider to provide more accessory rail space for the user. M4a1 sopmod block ii clone picture thread page 1 ar15. So i realized that while i regularly visit real steel forums like ar15 and m4carbine, not everyone does. The handguard is designed to allow for the bottom section to be removed in order for the grenade launcher to be installed. Although there are some things that i would really like to change out im a lefty, i decided to stick to what i believe are the most commonly issued parts for this platform. The accessories are unit based, depending on their version of the sopmod kit.
May 03, 2019 the sopmod designation stands for special operations peculiar modification and is an accessories system designed to customize the base m4 carbine inthefield with lowcost offtheshelf components. About the whole sopmodcqbrmk18story theres plenty of information to find, just to a certain time, and ammount. Im not a fan of his camo job, but brian seems like a pretty knowledgable guy so i cant really knock it. We break down everything you need to know about the sopmod block ii program. These accessories will increase operator survivability and lethality by enhanced weapon performance, target acquisition, signature suppression, and fire control. Decided to go all out and do a clone correct sopmod block ii mk18 cqbr. The definitive colt mk18 cqbr sopmod block ii build. Why does the new sopmod block ii m4a1 have an unusually long. On the front page is a list of what block ii consists of.
Check out this picture of the current in use by us socom units sopmod block ii kit gadgets. New 2018 custom mk18 mod 1 sopmod block ii cqbr airsoft gun overview blueseal8. The daniel defense rail interface system ris ii was designed at the request of the united states special operations command socom for the sopmod ii program. Sopmod program overview national defense industrial. Little did i know it would take over two years to collect all the bits and pieces. Mk 12 sopmod block, gas 3d cad model library grabcad. Basically a sopmod is an issued kit that includes special accessories, among them the daniel defense ris ii 12 rail, the sopmod stock, knights armament iron sights, lasers, and optics usually either an acog ecos or eotech 553 in tan. Later block ii accessories except the surefire suppressor were seen as the original iteration of the cqbr remained in service as the block ii variant with the dd mk18 rail slowly replace and augmented within units across socom.
I enjoy building clone guns and saw the marsoc m4 in the mk18 thread a while back. Naval surface warfare center cqbr,m4sopmod block ii. The sopmod program was initialized through the original sopmod block i kit and has since evolved into the sopmod block ii offering. Colloquially we refer to m4a1s with accessories from the first block of the sopmod program as block 1, while using block 2 to describe carbines with the ris ii, one of the last components of the second block of the sopmod program to be fielded. Sopmod block ii airsoft society community for airsoft. The prints are offered in various sizes as a full color lightjet print on acidfree premium gloss cover stock, hand signed by the artist and shipped to you in a. The correct color for the sopmod build is a dark brown but mine is black as i was unable to get the brown one at the time of my purchase. The definitive colt mk18 cqbr sopmod block ii build thats going to be tricky as different units fielded them at different times.
As far as which others are used i would ask your question in the block ii thread. Charlies is your source for military correct tactical rifles, scopes, gear and clonebuilder parts, all 100% authentic. I dont want to pick favorites buuuuuuut the colors of his mk18 look better. Can someone school me on a mk18 northwest firearms oregon. Sopmod mission unclassified the sopmod program management office at nswc crane, in, will provide standardized, versatile weapons accessories to meet needs across sof mission scenarios. The sopmod kit allows for the attachment of any picatinny compatible accessory that fits the length of the weapon. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The close quarter battle receiver cqbr is a replacement upper receiver for the m4a1. The dd mk18 upper, which is the basis of this issues buildsheet rifle. Overmolded pistol grip, and a troy industries folding. And that might have been when they were testing the block ii package against the scar.
Home the clones articles contact swag parts sign in my account. Photo album of cqbr with sopmod block ii accessories because of the. The vegaforcecompanys website all pictures are for reference only. Shop the madbull ris ii rail series handguard, officially licensed by daniel defense, is a free floating, two piece, ultra lightweight front rail system for m4m16 airsoft aeg platforms, originally used by socom for the mk12. Youll likely get the information youre looking for there.
Army rangers clear rooms during an operation with afghan forces in nahre saraj district, helmand province, afghanistan, august 2012. Eotech 553su231, eotech exps30su231a, eotech g33 anodized, elcan specterdr 14su230 fde w l3 mrdsdocter, aimpoint t1t2 in larue mount, aimpoint compm4s gi mount w lower rd spacer, vortex razor 16 gen 2 w geissele mount, leupold mk6 16x20mm, leupold mk6 318x44mm, nightforce nxs 2. Just because it is an sbr ar, doesnt make it a mk18. Socom had a specific requirement for a free float m203 solution and daniel defense responded, designing a revolutionary product to meet the governments need. Its purpose is to allow operators to customize their rifles. Oct 22, 2012 so i realized that while i regularly visit real steel forums like ar15 and m4carbine, not everyone does.
Why does the new sopmod block ii m4a1 have an unusually. We can two tone any weapon we sell at bespoke airsoft. Discuss about madbull daniel defense mk12 12 m4a1 ris ii airsoft cnc aluminum ris color. Also, various eotech holographic sights are used on many sopmod configured m4s. And after a looong time of creeping i stumbled across the m4a1 sopmod block ii clone picture thread on. The worlds best photos of m4 and sopmod flickr hive mind. Im debating whether to buy one, or rattlecan my b5. Madbull daniel defense mk12 12 m4a1 ris ii airsoft cnc. The rifle in the picture does not have a longer barrel, it is still 14. In its standard configuration as shown on sop iis artwork, it would be unable to mount the m203 launcher.
Similar to the changes found in the sopmod block ii kit, the mod 1 features a gas block end without a front sight and a railed handguard that. The sopmod block ii program is a set of accessories for the m4a1s used by socom forces. Apr 28, 2018 new 2018 custom mk18 mod 1 sopmod block ii cqbr airsoft gun overview blueseal8. The handguard used on the m4 sopmod ii rifle is the daniel defense ris ii series of handguards. Shop emg colt licensed daniel defense m4a1 sopmod block 2 airsoft gun. Prototype under development 2011 to be used as a testbed developinsert buried mcm sensorsensor processing suite incrementally introduce autonomy and advanced sensors for more robust detection, localization, classification and id buried and proud. Not to get too nit picky, but no mk18s were built by colt. The automatic warrior rifle is built to replace the aging ar15 series with its new and innovating design.
These include stateoftheart optics, laser aiming devices, visibile light flashlights, stocks and an extended ris rail system. Similar to the changes found in the sopmod block ii kit, the mod 1 features a gas. Sopmod program overview for the national defense industrial association small arms symposium 17 april 2006. Stripped upper american made f5 mfg is the oem long version 12. M4a1 sopmod block ii clone picture thread page 816 ar15. Can someone school me on a mk18 northwest firearms. At nearly 14 pound lighter than the original razor hd gen ii 16x24, the e enhanced model allows for quicker transitions between targets and less arm fatigue during long days on the range. It went back to the soft arms mount the orginal trial elcan had for the canadian forces, the external adjustment are common on wwi sniper rifles as they where more durable given the tech at the time over internal adjustment sights. M4a1 sopmod block ii clone picture thread page 816. Not to get too nit picky, but no mk18 s were built by colt. Knights armament nt4 flash hider, surefire socom 4 prong flash hider. Presented using portable document format pdf for universal compatibility.
M4 sopmod block ii flash hider only kac nt4 and surefire. The definitive colt mk18 cqbr sopmod block ii build page 10. The special operations peculiar modification sopmod kit is an accessory system for the m4a1 carbine, fn scar mk 1617, hk416 and other weapons used by ussocom the kit is not specific to ussocom, however. The products color and the accessory take the actual sales product as the standard. The definitive colt mk18 cqbr sopmod block ii build if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The purpose for two toning is if you do not hold a valid defence under the violent crimes reduction act vcra, 2006 which is to prevent the misuse of replica weapons, which applies in england, scotland, wales and northern ireland. The special forces soldiers are armed with m4 cqbr 5. With features such as a robust forwardpiston blow back system, interchangeable magwell to accommodate standard three different rounds, easy moderations to fit the style of combat your looking for and ability to use existing parts from the ar15 series. Mk18 mod1 sbr rifle free download as powerpoint presentation. Emg colt licensed daniel defense m4a1 sopmod block 2 airsoft aeg, mk18 mod1, black. A lot of opensource information is available from the military on the m4 and its variantsthe m4a1, mk18, and mk12 special purpose rifle sprincluding pages upon pages of online photos and videos of troops downrange using various rifle and carbine setups.
Lmt was founded in 1980 to provide the us military, law enforcement and government agencies with high quality weapons, components, and modular weapon systems. About the whole sopmod cqbr mk18 story theres plenty of information to find, just to a certain time, and ammount. The sbr is wellmannered thanks to the recoilabsorbing, surefire socom 2 556 qd. So for others to easily see this, i decided to bring it over. May 01, 2016 the rifle in the picture does not have a longer barrel, it is still 14. This print is a one of a kind print that ive spent many hours illustrating and it is now available as a limited edition through dogfight ink. Emg colt licensed daniel defense m4a1 sopmod block 2 airsoft. A ranger with the 75th ranger regiment looks through the optics of his m4a1 carbine sopmod block ii during a capabilties exercise.
Pr, phased replacements, mdns, miniature daynight sight. So tc your the guy from the mk18 thread i find its realy awesome, the most complete and informative guide so far, on the web, my compliments. Colt m4a1 sopmod carbine rifle with special forces. The kit allows special operations personnel to configure their weapons to individual preferences and mission requirements the sopmod idea was from the year 1970, where. Speaking generally, these weapons fall into two buckets. I mean i know some sfg are still using block 1 uppers. Doing some research, ive heard that really short barreled arplatform rifles have issues with the standard. All sopmod block 2 rifles wear this rail system unless they have been modified from the end user. Limited edition carbine prints unframed high quality, unique custom prints depicting a highly detailed profile illustration of carbines employed by the u. This has created high demand for authentic block ii items and has, of course, driven prices up to a premium.