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Shared on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 14:04

Well the gun show rolled into town this past weekend and I decided to go buy some furniture and guts for my M4.  Some of the parts I already had but had not replaced on the carbine yet.  Well, after I got back from the gun show I decided to throw it all together.  Here ya go...

M4 Before...

The gear I had for the upgrade...

7 PMAG 30 MagLevel, 5.56x45 Magazines along with 2 packs of PMAG Ranger Plates
Troy BattleSight Rear Folding
Troy BattleRail - More about this later....
BCM Bolt Carrier Group
2 BCM SOPMOD Bolt Kits (just to have on hand)
LaRue FUG Forward Universal Grip aka Vertical Grip
LaRue/VTAC Sling

Out with the old handgaurd and carry handle/rear sights...

And in with the new furniture.  I had originally wanted to get a free float rail from LaRue or DD or even YHM.  I decided to hold off on that for now.  Rather than messing with gunsmithing and changing out the gas block I decided to just drop the BattleRail 2 piece in.  I thought about the new free float 2 piece from Daniel Defense Omega Rail  but ultimately I plan on getting a 9 or 10 inch rail so for now I went the cheaper route.  I even thought about cutting down my FSB to fit a FF rail but again, for now this is what I decided on.  Anyway, the new furniture... 

Swap out the Bolt Carrier Group and slap the upper back onto the lower and it looks like a whole new carbine.  Now after I save another $600 I can finally get the Aimpoint Micro T-1 4MOA/M4 QD LaRue Mount Combo and I'll be done for a while.

After pics....

Comments

clobbersaurus67's picture
Submitted by clobbersaurus67 on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 14:14
Looks sweet Neck. I have heard nothing but good about the DD Omegas, but if you are going for a longer rail, might as well go with a one piece once the FSB is out of the way. Can I make a suggestion? throw a Magpul ACS or CTR on that bad boy. Changes the look and rock solid lock up for a minimal amount.
VenomRudman's picture
Submitted by VenomRudman on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 14:18
When the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm heading to your house first!
ekattan's picture
Submitted by ekattan on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 14:41
Nice paintball gun. Is that a Tippmann?
Fish66's picture
Submitted by Fish66 on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 14:57
Sweet!!
DaRedneck's picture
Submitted by DaRedneck on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 15:07
Damnit Clob, now I have to save $750 instead og $600. LOL!
mrsleestak's picture
Submitted by mrsleestak on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 15:19
Looks sweet Neck.
clobbersaurus67's picture
Submitted by clobbersaurus67 on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 15:21
Was just saying..... at least it less than the LaRue upper I need to save for. I went from wanting a YHM, to a LaRue. Had the cash for it, but decided to buy a safe to put it in first. Stupid common sense.
TANK's picture
Submitted by TANK on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 15:47
Looks sweet, i can't help but laugh that the M4 in shooters is always like your beginner gun and the one you instantly swap out when you get something better :lol: I need to get me a gun. We moved to a place hwere there's a shooting range 5 miles from the house. I wan to go shooting. They even allow the big 50cal stuff there too. They have a rifle range and a pistol range, i need to go check it out.
CMA's picture
Submitted by CMA on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 16:09
This constitutes a formal request for the posting of a video with your new toys in action. With preference of things like jugs of water exploding.
H2Daddy's picture
Submitted by H2Daddy on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 16:25
Very nice and very jealous. I have been wanting one for several years and just can't let loose of the money.
Onesimos's picture
Submitted by Onesimos on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 16:54
Scary black rifles, it's like barbie dolls for men.
MineMagnet506's picture
Submitted by MineMagnet506 on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 12:57
Nice man... now for the criticism. Move your rear BUIS all the way back, you lose to much real estate on your flat top with it that far forward. That's it. Zero your irons to 300m and your optics to 50m and your golden. Troy makes good shit, I'm partial to YHM, but that's me. My next few projects will call for some BCM gear and UltimAK. @Tank - Check out the M99 from Barrett. Rreasonably priced entry into the .50BMG Market. Or if your just interested in a self loading semi automatic rifle, go AK!!

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