I checked the Daniel Defense website and they now offer an upper receiver group that has the same barrel, rail system, three-pronged muzzle device that you put together. I wonder if someone at the company saw your video and thought, hey, that's a good idea. Let's cash in.
"Subscribe but bear in mind this may be the only gun video you see" Lots of respect for being so upfront and honest. I hadn't seen your channel before and I really was only looking for gun videos, so I didn't subscribe, but seriously props for being so straight forward.
I'm happy for you, Bradley. If you ever have an itch to go "full-auto," and want an interesting novelty, try a bump stock. Certainly NOT mil spec, but you can have some fun with it on the range. No tax stamp required of course. Definitely not recommended for urban home defense.
This is the best clone video I've seen. Your sheer disregard for the "but actually" crowd within the gun community is outstanding. Do what makes you happy, it's your money after all.
As a firearms industry professional and a SOF clone junkie I ah e to say great video. Great transfer of of true information. Glad to see another cloner trying to keep it going!
Most awesome! I like that you chose Colt, with them having to acquire that $20million bankruptcy loan; its sad to think the famous American gun maker might be in trouble of riding off into the sunset for good. Thanks for sharing!
+Justin Wilson - Losing the military contract definitely hurt them, but it sounds like they'll be sticking around for the foreseeable future. They'll just have to focus more on civilian sales I guess. Let's hope the quality doesn't suffer. That's why I wanted to purchase one now, just in case!
Came for the pipe tobacco. Stayed for the pewpew. Built my first AR as well. Not a sopmod (I wish) but still my baby. Lots of bravousa/gunfighter, DDD quad rail, dpms stripped upper/lower, BC bcg, BC 1/8 twist 16" barrel
You now have Black Rifle Disease and it's the hardest addiction to cure, so don't even try. I've had 2 KAC Mod 1's, 1 KAC CQB Mod1, multiple KMR BCM rifles, a bunch of Colt rifles, and a few DD's and I'm just now getting around to the clone game. This is an excellent video. Glad you're utilizing ARF and M4C as their are many VERY knowledgeable people on there.
+Patrick “got556” Bright - It IS easy to get pulled into wanting to build another five different rifles! You're quite right about ARF and M4C. They are a great resource.
outstanding choice for first ar15. or really any ar15. military doesn't always choose the best of the best. but it's often pretty dam good and cool to make copies of true military weapons
+TacticalZebra - Thanks for watching! Yes, I've always been interested in "militaria," so it's fun to be able to build a weapon that's pretty damn close to the real thing.
@@westernoutpost4154 Luckiky I got out of the cloning phase 5 plus years ago . Back in 2006 I was clone warrior lol. I had to have them all . Which I pretty much do . The only couple I'm missing is NSW RECCE Rifle , 416D and MK12 MOD H. I have all the M4 / M4A1 TDP Uppers
@@seanwhite304 Nice Sean! I'm kinda poor right now, so my cloning has ground to a halt. I was going to build a NSW recce, but I have a very near clone correct MK12 mod 1, so I built a mod H. Sweet to hear you have a 416! Is it in SBR configuration? I'm kinda of a devgru nerd, so that one is/was at the top of my list. I have a not so clone correct MK18 mod 1 SBR as my go to rifle. It's on a KAC lower. With the optic, peq and GPS I'm close to $7k into this thing! I just got the SF RC2 out of jail about 6 months ago, but dang this thing is awesome! Thanks for sharing man, always cool to hear about others toys in their toy boxes! God bless brother 👍🙂👍
@@westernoutpost4154 I do not have 416D . I'm missing 416D , NSW RECCE and MK12 MOD H . I'll more than likely pick up Brownells BRN4 416D Clone Upper and call it a day . My brother in law has real deal HK 416D 10.4"" Upper . He picked it up on gun broker years ago . He paid a pretty penny for it but no where near to what they go for now . He paid under $3k for his 416D Upper . I saw one the other day for $7k just for the upper.. I have these Clone uppers...... Colts 723 , 727 , M4A1 Block II , and MK18 MOD 0 CQBR are my absolute favorites . Colt Canada L119A2 and 416D are dream Uppers to have . My all time favorites are Diemaco C8 14.5 and Colt XM177E2..
@@seanwhite304oh sorry, I misunderstood. It seems like HK and KAC really are good investments! I also dig the Colt XM177E2. The old retro stuff is really appealing, but the GWOT rifles have a special place in my heart. You said that you stopped cloning, what did you get into after that? I started getting into long range and built a sick 6.5 Creedmoore on a AI chassis. Also bought a AI AXMC 338LM. They kinda curbed my cloning a bit...
Very cool video, I built a Block 2 back in 2013. It was a fun build for sure. Although mine wasn't exact, I ran a mid length 14.5 barrel and had a BCM flash and a few other items it was still fun. Currently building a MK18 Mod 0, but will probably build another Block II but more "cloned".
I just found out Daniel Defense Discontinued the RIS II rails which now Im disappointed. Seen a few online used but they are close to the $500 range. Might have to save up to build a Block II.
They still make them for their own complete rifles and uppers and for the military, but yeah, it seems that they discontinued civilian sales. You can still find them for sale on forums and such, but they ARE pretty spendy.
Nice video. Well handled discussion. I too own an AR - an LWRC Individual Carbine with an ACOG 4x32. I opted not to build my own so much as buy one I really liked that was "ready to go". Perhaps someday I'll build my own AR, but I have this sickness for fine side-by-side shotguns and now, thanks to you, pipe smoking... too many hobbies to study an explore!
Brad. Reload. Keep your brass. Look for box primed ammo. Everglades ammo on the web and good old Midway for all your needs. A quick upper swap can get you 300 blackout.
Great job man. Go for it all the way. I'd like to see you go to the range also. Don't pay any attention to the anti gun crowd My only warning to you is that these black rifles seem to multiply in you safe. I enjoy all of your vids. Aim small. Miss small.
Welcome to the club! Have 2 builds and I really enjoyed the research on finding the parts that I wanted to put on my builds. Finding something that has a great price is even more exciting as you have discovered in your video. AR 15's are like snowflakes, since each one is slightly different. Looking forward to your part 2.
I've ran the M4 SOPMOD for years and I can tell you its decent. Mind you I never touched a rifle before joining the service so when I left a line company and got through selection I thought trading in my M16A2 for an M4 SOPMOD was the greatest thing ever. However like I said I didn't know much about firearms outside of what I used in the service. Now that I'm open I've done some contracting overseas and spent time as a FLE I can say there are a lot better rifles out there. So if I were to do a build which I have done several of I would recommend not doing a clone but, making a rifle to serve a purpose. One of the best things about the SOPMOD is that when it comes to you, you get a pelican case filled with attachments so you can refit your rifle according to your individual role or mission. Great vid and build by the way.
+Andrew Gordon I ran the MOD1 and my only experience with GP (in the military) came durring testing of the 416 & SCAR-L; outside of that they have all been civilian models. So I would have to say it depends on the barrel length. The 416, I tested was an 11" CQB variant which felt great even with a surpressor. As compared to the 14.5" SCAR-L & 16.5" ACR which neither seemed as well balanced. Although the SCAR-L is relatively light weight it was front heavy, although nothing in comparison to the ACR. So keeping the barrel under 14.5" with surpressor is crucial (at least to me). The recoil impulse of the GP vs DI was a little different. DI AR's just feel organic regardless of length. I remember thinking the 416 felt weird for something so similar. The impulse of the SCAR-L was about the same but felt organic to that platform. However running the 416 at full auto both surpressed and unsurpressed was a lot easier than doing the same with a DI of the same length. I'll chop that up to the over all balance. I will say that fixing these issues is a lot easier as a cilivian than service memeber. You can always buy something to offset a deficiency. In the service what u get is what you get unless you're Tier 1 or just have a bad ass armorer that doesn't mind drifting from the regs a bit. I hope I was able to answer your question.
Andrew Gordon I'm sorry I must have misunderstood or didn't fully read your original question. If the question is which one offers better accuracy there is no real answer for nothing beats sound engineering. A well engineered rifle will always be accurate. I was mainly speaking in regards to comfort and personal preference. For example I went door to door in Fallujah and I would've hated running a heavy or unbalanced rifle. There's no way I would've been able to keep my gun up for prolonged period of time. Hell even a light weight rifle proved difficult after a few hours.
Brad You can get a great wooden work bench from Harbor Freight. It's not that big. Comes with storage and holds all your re-loading tools. Sturdy and under $150 most of the time. I like the RCBS reloader kit for newbies. You save hundreds and very satisfying. Just shove it in a corner with a cloth cover.
Dude, you do you, you enjoy your build, you do what makes you happy. I look forward to the whole package. Perhaps someday I will show up my customized AR (SIG M400 Enhanced). Good stuff.
+Colin Kelly - I guess I came off as a little defensive, eh? ;-) I'm loving it so far. I don't think I've ever sat around staring at a gun so much in my life (and it shoots well too!). I'd love to see your SIG as well.
You handled it perfectly appropriately. The crazed anti gunners and the crazed pro gunners require such caveats. Glad your pew pew maker shoots well and you enjoy it- that is what it is mostly about.
You had me sold at the FSP handguard.... because FSP = life... Very nice build. I'm currently getting ready to build a FSP Block II myself. All clone correct as issued of course. The parts are getting really freaking expensive. I just scored a gen 1 sopmod stock and a 4 prong surefire flash hider. Its insane playing $300+ for a flash hider, but thats what you have to do in order to get the. BTW, you can now get the 4 prongs a bit more easily now. They are standard equipment on the Geissele clone URG-I's and people are buying them and parting them out. I think this is due to some units using the SF War Comps because they are superior and people wanting to also use them. They buy the clone upper, sell the flash hider for a quick buck and install a War Comp. I've also got the correct handguard for a 28th EOD Mk18 clone build (just sitting on it for now) and I plan on doing a block 1 Mk18 in the future as well because it is hand down my favorite rifle of all time. On another note, the Gen 1 sopmod stocks were used as you mentioned. They're the ones without the QD swivel. I have the FDE Gen 1 that was a gov surplus deal. Came in gov packaging and has no logo's on it, just codes and such. Its cool as hell. There are a lot of surplus genuine parts out there with all the cage codes and what not, but they go for even crazier amounts of money.
@@jsolomon2828 Most clone parts have gone through the roof with this whole gun buying crazy. I've seen Colt lowers go for as much as $1900. Luckily I've got most of the clones I want. I still need a NSW Recce and a URGI though. I've got my Block II SOPMOD FSP, Block I Mk18, Block 1.5 PR Mk18, and my 28th EOD clone. I'm still working on a CAG HK416D. Theres a lot of cool clones out there and I do want to "collect them all", but those 2 are the only ones I absolutely must have that I don't already own and haven't already started. Its hard though when prices are so damn crazy.
I hope you're aware that if you do replace your 16" barrel with a 14.5" barrel, you will need a tax stamp because that is considered an sbr; however if you have your muzzle device pinned and welded to your 14.5" barrel you can forgo the tax stamp.
sick video man. im also into clones. i just finished my mk18 clone. almost 100% correct except that I'm using an aim point t-1 and instead of the surefire can I'm using a specWar k from silencerco
Nice build! I built a 14.5" with a DD rail that looked very similar. You will probably answer my curiosities on your rifle with part 2, but are you going to a mid length gas system? Not sure what sopmod rifles use, but the recoil is reduced quite a bit.
+David Pidlypchak - The 14.5" SOCOM barrels use a carbine length gas system. I would maybe do a mid-length for a 16" barrel, but the 14.5" is what the carbine-length gas system was made for. So far it's worked great.
I don't know why you would ever go with the FSP rail... I haven't seen many ref pics of the FSP rail being used at all. I bought the factory Daniel Defense M4A1 and all I'll have to do is swap the stock with an LMT, trigger with Geiselle, and grip with a Tango Down. Already picked up an EOTech 553.
+Hercules Milsim - If you had watched the video, you would know why I went with the FSP. I like it, and it IS used in the field, especially in the last few years. If you're worried about authenticity, the last thing YOU should be using is a Daniel Defense rifle. They definitely AREN'T "clone correct." If you want a clone, the most fundamental thing you start with is a Colt. But hey, it's your rifle.
Definitely a lot of politics involved, and Colt hasn't made the best decisions lately. Suing the government probably wasn't the best idea if they wanted to get future contracts! As far as my research has uncovered though, the M4A1s in use by SOCOM are still Colts.
That's a filthy (in a good way) Colt m8!!! I recently bought a new 1/7 5.56 Colt LE6920-FDE with Magpul furniture and had an EOtech...in the process of picking out a Triji to put on top of it. I do NOT like Aimpoint's lineup the same as you, just boring and a big dot. I miss my EO.....so precise....but anyway love your gun! May your marriage last forever!!! Haha (I watched both vids) probably one of the nicest carbines I've seen put together - and honest. Good day man!!
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the military version of the rifle (s) you are speaking about. The full auto select is limited to 3 round bursts with every pull of the trigger?
Thanks! God, I'm not sure about the total price, and I've added things since these videos. The upper and lower were around $700. The rail was about $300. Definitely over $1200 without the optic.
I know I know. You want to stay mil-spec, but is it really going to kill your build to change up that trigger? The pull on the mil triggers are horrible. Geiselle ssa-e is a good one.
+Ernest Sheffield - I hear you, but I've never been a trigger-job kind of guy. I figure if I can't shoot well with the stock trigger, I shouldn't be shooting at all. I have to say though, this particular gun has one of the cleanest mil-spec triggers I've ever fired. Got lucky I guess.
Hey Bradley just seen this video and thought you did and awesome job. I also want to build my first m4. I want to go along with the same concept of the block ll. I just don't know where to start as far as where to order parts from. can you help out with that? Thanks
It pushes the bolt carrier group forward after the gasses push it back. The gas and the buffer are what make it a semi auto. It also kills a lot of the recoil. Not that a 5.56 or 223 kicks a lot.
I checked the Daniel Defense website and they now offer an upper receiver group that has the same barrel, rail system, three-pronged muzzle device that you put together. I wonder if someone at the company saw your video and thought, hey, that's a good idea. Let's cash in.
Buys first AR-15
Builds near complete SOPMOD clone from scratch
"Subscribe but bear in mind this may be the only gun video you see"
Lots of respect for being so upfront and honest. I hadn't seen your channel before and I really was only looking for gun videos, so I didn't subscribe, but seriously props for being so straight forward.
I'm happy for you, Bradley. If you ever have an itch to go "full-auto," and want an interesting novelty, try a bump stock. Certainly NOT mil spec, but you can have some fun with it on the range. No tax stamp required of course. Definitely not recommended for urban home defense.
+Mike Feldman - Those DO look fun!
Thanks a lot Bradley. I have now turned my block 1 into a block 2 fsp.
This is the best clone video I've seen. Your sheer disregard for the "but actually" crowd within the gun community is outstanding. Do what makes you happy, it's your money after all.
As a firearms industry professional and a SOF clone junkie I ah e to say great video. Great transfer of of true information. Glad to see another cloner trying to keep it going!
Thanks! Nice to hear form pro.
For a "i'm not a gun guy" you built a awesome clone and did an excellent video that was enjoyable to watch. Even better than most "gun guy channels"
Most awesome! I like that you chose Colt, with them having to acquire that $20million bankruptcy loan; its sad to think the famous American gun maker might be in trouble of riding off into the sunset for good. Thanks for sharing!
+Justin Wilson - Losing the military contract definitely hurt them, but it sounds like they'll be sticking around for the foreseeable future. They'll just have to focus more on civilian sales I guess. Let's hope the quality doesn't suffer. That's why I wanted to purchase one now, just in case!
Looks like a great project - I think anyone "hating" doesn't understand your goal here - I'm sure it'll be a fun shooter!
+Scott Warmbier - I've only had it to the range once so far, but it shot great!
Thank you for making this vid. I hate you now for feeding my addiction. Great production value and thank you for using a mic. Keep it up!
I may have an update on this build soon. Thanks for watching!
Look forward to the end result...each piece is a beauty. Great post and thoroughly enjoyed the U.S. Military photos (Awesome equipment).
+BlushnBlue - I wish I could get my hands on all those goodies! Thanks for watching.
Came for the pipe tobacco. Stayed for the pewpew. Built my first AR as well. Not a sopmod (I wish) but still my baby. Lots of bravousa/gunfighter, DDD quad rail, dpms stripped upper/lower, BC bcg, BC 1/8 twist 16" barrel
You now have Black Rifle Disease and it's the hardest addiction to cure, so don't even try. I've had 2 KAC Mod 1's, 1 KAC CQB Mod1, multiple KMR BCM rifles, a bunch of Colt rifles, and a few DD's and I'm just now getting around to the clone game. This is an excellent video. Glad you're utilizing ARF and M4C as their are many VERY knowledgeable people on there.
+Patrick “got556” Bright - It IS easy to get pulled into wanting to build another five different rifles! You're quite right about ARF and M4C. They are a great resource.
People who build ar15's will criticize your components. People who really know ar15's know what a sopmod m4a1 block ii is.
I definitely did a LOT of research to try to do it right.
Thanks for watching!
outstanding choice for first ar15. or really any ar15. military doesn't always choose the best of the best. but it's often pretty dam good and cool to make copies of true military weapons
+TacticalZebra - Thanks for watching! Yes, I've always been interested in "militaria," so it's fun to be able to build a weapon that's pretty damn close to the real thing.
Really great rifle, Colt is certainly a quality firearms builder. Thanks for sharing! Off to watch part 2 :)
+Big Al The Crusher - I know the vids are long, so thanks for watching!
Just wanted to say great job with this video I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see what comes next!
+This & That - Glad you liked it! I'll try not to make you wait too long for part 2.
Great video the AR platform is so great because you can make it your way. Thanks again for the video
+tazccl - Yes. It's definitely a very customizable platform. Thanks for watching!
Clone life is addictive. Once you have one your gonna want another
Yes. Yes it is, 6 clones later..
@@westernoutpost4154 Luckiky I got out of the cloning phase 5 plus years ago . Back in 2006 I was clone warrior lol. I had to have them all . Which I pretty much do . The only couple I'm missing is NSW RECCE Rifle , 416D and MK12 MOD H. I have all the M4 / M4A1 TDP Uppers
@@seanwhite304 Nice Sean! I'm kinda poor right now, so my cloning has ground to a halt. I was going to build a NSW recce, but I have a very near clone correct MK12 mod 1, so I built a mod H. Sweet to hear you have a 416! Is it in SBR configuration? I'm kinda of a devgru nerd, so that one is/was at the top of my list. I have a not so clone correct MK18 mod 1 SBR as my go to rifle. It's on a KAC lower. With the optic, peq and GPS I'm close to $7k into this thing! I just got the SF RC2 out of jail about 6 months ago, but dang this thing is awesome! Thanks for sharing man, always cool to hear about others toys in their toy boxes! God bless brother 👍🙂👍
@@westernoutpost4154 I do not have 416D . I'm missing 416D , NSW RECCE and MK12 MOD H .
I'll more than likely pick up Brownells BRN4 416D Clone Upper and call it a day .
My brother in law has real deal HK 416D 10.4"" Upper . He picked it up on gun broker years ago . He paid a pretty penny for it but no where near to what they go for now . He paid under $3k for his 416D Upper . I saw one the other day for $7k just for the upper..
I have these Clone uppers......
Colts 723 , 727 , M4A1 Block II , and MK18 MOD 0 CQBR are my absolute favorites .
Colt Canada L119A2 and 416D are dream Uppers to have .
My all time favorites are Diemaco C8 14.5 and Colt XM177E2..
@@seanwhite304oh sorry, I misunderstood. It seems like HK and KAC really are good investments! I also dig the Colt XM177E2. The old retro stuff is really appealing, but the GWOT rifles have a special place in my heart. You said that you stopped cloning, what did you get into after that? I started getting into long range and built a sick 6.5 Creedmoore on a AI chassis. Also bought a AI AXMC 338LM. They kinda curbed my cloning a bit...
I was Very suprised on how precise the information was for a newbie, anyways great vid!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Bradley. Thanks for sharing!
+Chris Prickril - My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Very cool video, I built a Block 2 back in 2013. It was a fun build for sure. Although mine wasn't exact, I ran a mid length 14.5 barrel and had a BCM flash and a few other items it was still fun. Currently building a MK18 Mod 0, but will probably build another Block II but more "cloned".
An MK18 would be quite fun. I wish I could afford more than one AR build!
I just found out Daniel Defense Discontinued the RIS II rails which now Im disappointed. Seen a few online used but they are close to the $500 range. Might have to save up to build a Block II.
They still make them for their own complete rifles and uppers and for the military, but yeah, it seems that they discontinued civilian sales. You can still find them for sale on forums and such, but they ARE pretty spendy.
Nice video. Well handled discussion. I too own an AR - an LWRC Individual Carbine with an ACOG 4x32. I opted not to build my own so much as buy one I really liked that was "ready to go". Perhaps someday I'll build my own AR, but I have this sickness for fine side-by-side shotguns and now, thanks to you, pipe smoking... too many hobbies to study an explore!
+FlyingDutchman1231 - I definitely know the feeling of having too many hobbies!
ThankYou great video detailed info is hard to come by these days .. everyone wants to keep this info to themselves.. anyways ThankYou
Brad. Reload. Keep your brass. Look for box primed ammo. Everglades ammo on the web and good old Midway for all your needs. A quick upper swap can get you 300 blackout.
+Terry Forbes - Good advice. I wish I had the room to reload.
Great job man. Go for it all the way. I'd like to see you go to the range also. Don't pay any attention to the anti gun crowd My only warning to you is that these black rifles seem to multiply in you safe. I enjoy all of your vids. Aim small. Miss small.
+Terry Forbes - I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Welcome to the club! Have 2 builds and I really enjoyed the research on finding the parts that I wanted to put on my builds. Finding something that has a great price is even more exciting as you have discovered in your video. AR 15's are like snowflakes, since each one is slightly different. Looking forward to your part 2.
+ultraclassic01hd - It definitely is a fun experience to build an AR, and the search for the "perfect" component is a large part of that.
I've ran the M4 SOPMOD for years and I can tell you its decent. Mind you I never touched a rifle before joining the service so when I left a line company and got through selection I thought trading in my M16A2 for an M4 SOPMOD was the greatest thing ever. However like I said I didn't know much about firearms outside of what I used in the service. Now that I'm open I've done some contracting overseas and spent time as a FLE I can say there are a lot better rifles out there.
So if I were to do a build which I have done several of I would recommend not doing a clone but, making a rifle to serve a purpose. One of the best things about the SOPMOD is that when it comes to you, you get a pelican case filled with attachments so you can refit your rifle according to your individual role or mission.
Great vid and build by the way.
Thanks for watching and for the comment! Cool to hear from someone who's used one out in the field.
Did you like the gas piston or direct impingement version of the M4A1?
+Andrew Gordon I ran the MOD1 and my only experience with GP (in the military) came durring testing of the 416 & SCAR-L; outside of that they have all been civilian models. So I would have to say it depends on the barrel length. The 416, I tested was an 11" CQB variant which felt great even with a surpressor. As compared to the 14.5" SCAR-L & 16.5" ACR which neither seemed as well balanced. Although the SCAR-L is relatively light weight it was front heavy, although nothing in comparison to the ACR. So keeping the barrel under 14.5" with surpressor is crucial (at least to me).
The recoil impulse of the GP vs DI was a little different. DI AR's just feel organic regardless of length. I remember thinking the 416 felt weird for something so similar. The impulse of the SCAR-L was about the same but felt organic to that platform. However running the 416 at full auto both surpressed and unsurpressed was a lot easier than doing the same with a DI of the same length. I'll chop that up to the over all balance. I will say that fixing these issues is a lot easier as a cilivian than service memeber. You can always buy something to offset a deficiency. In the service what u get is what you get unless you're Tier 1 or just have a bad ass armorer that doesn't mind drifting from the regs a bit.
I hope I was able to answer your question.
BlackBullRising Thanks for answering my question. So front and back balance is the key to consistent accuracy.
Andrew Gordon I'm sorry I must have misunderstood or didn't fully read your original question. If the question is which one offers better accuracy there is no real answer for nothing beats sound engineering. A well engineered rifle will always be accurate. I was mainly speaking in regards to comfort and personal preference. For example I went door to door in Fallujah and I would've hated running a heavy or unbalanced rifle. There's no way I would've been able to keep my gun up for prolonged period of time. Hell even a light weight rifle proved difficult after a few hours.
Bradley, sweet video. Nice picks on the build looking forward to part 2. :-)
+Wayne Haan - I'll try to finish part 2 soon!
Great video, as usual. Welcome to the club!
+The Briar King - Thanks! I just wish .223/5.56 was as cheap to shoot as 9mm.
Very good video I like how you formatted it. Look forward to your next few parts.
I've been waiting for this since you first talked about the ar! can't wait for part 2
+JOSHtheBIGDOG - I'll try to get it posted soon!
Brad
You can get a great wooden work bench from Harbor Freight. It's not that big. Comes with storage and holds all your re-loading tools. Sturdy and under $150 most of the time. I like the RCBS reloader kit for newbies. You save hundreds and very satisfying. Just shove it in a corner with a cloth cover.
+Terry Forbes - It's definitely worth thinking about. I am pretty squeezed for space though. Too many hobbies!
Dude, you do you, you enjoy your build, you do what makes you happy. I look forward to the whole package. Perhaps someday I will show up my customized AR (SIG M400 Enhanced). Good stuff.
+Colin Kelly - I guess I came off as a little defensive, eh? ;-)
I'm loving it so far. I don't think I've ever sat around staring at a gun so much in my life (and it shoots well too!).
I'd love to see your SIG as well.
You handled it perfectly appropriately. The crazed anti gunners and the crazed pro gunners require such caveats. Glad your pew pew maker shoots well and you enjoy it- that is what it is mostly about.
Indeed. Now, I just need to find some decent ammo for a good price.
Lucky Gunner is good
You had me sold at the FSP handguard.... because FSP = life... Very nice build. I'm currently getting ready to build a FSP Block II myself. All clone correct as issued of course. The parts are getting really freaking expensive. I just scored a gen 1 sopmod stock and a 4 prong surefire flash hider. Its insane playing $300+ for a flash hider, but thats what you have to do in order to get the. BTW, you can now get the 4 prongs a bit more easily now. They are standard equipment on the Geissele clone URG-I's and people are buying them and parting them out. I think this is due to some units using the SF War Comps because they are superior and people wanting to also use them. They buy the clone upper, sell the flash hider for a quick buck and install a War Comp. I've also got the correct handguard for a 28th EOD Mk18 clone build (just sitting on it for now) and I plan on doing a block 1 Mk18 in the future as well because it is hand down my favorite rifle of all time.
On another note, the Gen 1 sopmod stocks were used as you mentioned. They're the ones without the QD swivel. I have the FDE Gen 1 that was a gov surplus deal. Came in gov packaging and has no logo's on it, just codes and such. Its cool as hell. There are a lot of surplus genuine parts out there with all the cage codes and what not, but they go for even crazier amounts of money.
Yea that handguard is like 500 dollars rn
@@jsolomon2828 Most clone parts have gone through the roof with this whole gun buying crazy. I've seen Colt lowers go for as much as $1900. Luckily I've got most of the clones I want. I still need a NSW Recce and a URGI though. I've got my Block II SOPMOD FSP, Block I Mk18, Block 1.5 PR Mk18, and my 28th EOD clone. I'm still working on a CAG HK416D. Theres a lot of cool clones out there and I do want to "collect them all", but those 2 are the only ones I absolutely must have that I don't already own and haven't already started. Its hard though when prices are so damn crazy.
Nice job man
+Jake Hunter - Thanks!
Sweet video. didn't know you were a gun guy, but glad you are!
+Nick Macedo - Not a HUGE gun guy, but I've always enjoyed shooting. Thanks for watching!
I hope you're aware that if you do replace your 16" barrel with a 14.5" barrel, you will need a tax stamp because that is considered an sbr; however if you have your muzzle device pinned and welded to your 14.5" barrel you can forgo the tax stamp.
Mil-Spec= the standard to not go below, and not a bad standard at all (at least the way I see it).
+BlueHyena - Well said.
Nice setup.
+XDRUNK WOLFX - Thanks!
You got me back into it, just went shooting for the first time in two months. Feels great. Thanks.
I'm glad the video inspired you to get out and shoot.
F marked front sight signifies it is the right height for the carry handle rear sight
watch out for the gun freaks Bradley they can bite! but for sure a darn good looking gun you will have
+Connor Isbell - I do think it looks pretty damn good, if I don't say so myself!
This vid makes me want to build an ar even though the only reason I can think to own one is at the range
+Bryan Olson - That's pretty much my only reason for owing one as well. Still fun to have!
Protection, duh
Right on cheers man iv been looking forward to this..lovly work as always buddy!
+distortzz - Thanks! Part 2 will be out next week.
Great video man, I sure hope you do more rifle in the future
sick video man. im also into clones. i just finished my mk18 clone. almost 100% correct except that I'm using an aim point t-1 and instead of the surefire can I'm using a specWar k from silencerco
+Shoge Kimura - Awesome! I'd love to get a suppressor at some point as well.
Great Vid! My 6920 has a M4A1 roll mark.
+Justin Pierson - Nice! I know the Colt "SOCOM" models came with that roll mark and the heavier barrel (16") from the factory.
this was cool
You look like Noah Wyle in Falling Skies.
uk laws really suck big time cant even carry a tool ie knife here americans are very lucky great vid mate makes me envy you even more
+David King - That's why I figured I should take advantage of the fact that I could own one of these (while I still can).
Sorry to hear you live in the UK, it must really suck being a subject of a country and not a citizen.
Washington state and Colorado (I live in CO) are about to go full retard! No offense to the mentality handicapped.
Nice build! I built a 14.5" with a DD rail that looked very similar. You will probably answer my curiosities on your rifle with part 2, but are you going to a mid length gas system? Not sure what sopmod rifles use, but the recoil is reduced quite a bit.
+David Pidlypchak - The 14.5" SOCOM barrels use a carbine length gas system. I would maybe do a mid-length for a 16" barrel, but the 14.5" is what the carbine-length gas system was made for. So far it's worked great.
You can have a select fire lower receiver! You have to pay the $200 tax stamp just the same as you would a sound suppressor!
Yeah, and what he’d pay for it would buy him a couple dozen semi-only ARs...
You really can't realistically. ATF won't cash your check for the stamp. 86' NFA clown world!
I don't know why you would ever go with the FSP rail... I haven't seen many ref pics of the FSP rail being used at all. I bought the factory Daniel Defense M4A1 and all I'll have to do is swap the stock with an LMT, trigger with Geiselle, and grip with a Tango Down. Already picked up an EOTech 553.
+Hercules Milsim - If you had watched the video, you would know why I went with the FSP. I like it, and it IS used in the field, especially in the last few years. If you're worried about authenticity, the last thing YOU should be using is a Daniel Defense rifle. They definitely AREN'T "clone correct." If you want a clone, the most fundamental thing you start with is a Colt. But hey, it's your rifle.
It was actually because FN outbid them. Sort of the opposite of cheap.
Definitely a lot of politics involved, and Colt hasn't made the best decisions lately. Suing the government probably wasn't the best idea if they wanted to get future contracts! As far as my research has uncovered though, the M4A1s in use by SOCOM are still Colts.
That's a filthy (in a good way) Colt m8!!! I recently bought a new 1/7 5.56 Colt LE6920-FDE with Magpul furniture and had an EOtech...in the process of picking out a Triji to put on top of it. I do NOT like Aimpoint's lineup the same as you, just boring and a big dot. I miss my EO.....so precise....but anyway love your gun! May your marriage last forever!!! Haha (I watched both vids) probably one of the nicest carbines I've seen put together - and honest. Good day man!!
+Bryan Martin - Thanks, man! Sounds like you're putting together a pretty cool carbine yourself.
i just bought this rail for $560. i see like this. instead of buying the PlayStation 4 pro i just got this
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the military version of the rifle (s) you are speaking about. The full auto select is limited to 3 round bursts with every pull of the trigger?
+Cosmicblast77 - As far as I know, the M4 is single fire and three-round burst, but the M4A1 is single fire and full auto. Thanks for watching!
+Stuff&Things would love to do the same thing your doing, maybe in the future when I have the funds, if big brother hasn't banned them.
It's definitely been a fun build! I'll try to post the finished product soon.
rifle came out sick... what was the estimate after u source all the parts out ball park range. ?
Thanks! God, I'm not sure about the total price, and I've added things since these videos. The upper and lower were around $700. The rail was about $300. Definitely over $1200 without the optic.
The pricture shown at around 5:50 are not special forces, they are from the 75th Ranger Regiment (Rangers).
+vnctmrn - The 75th Rangers are part of the US Army Special Operations Command and the SOPMOD program. Thanks for watching!
Stuff&Things that's true. Really enjoyed it! I'd love to build one by myself, but parts are too damn expensive over here in Switzerland.
They may get quite a bit more expensive here too. People are getting worried about how the political climate will effect availability and legality.
Special Forces is the generic term for any and all Special Operations Units.
I know I know. You want to stay mil-spec, but is it really going to kill your build to change up that trigger? The pull on the mil triggers are horrible. Geiselle ssa-e is a good one.
+Ernest Sheffield - I hear you, but I've never been a trigger-job kind of guy. I figure if I can't shoot well with the stock trigger, I shouldn't be shooting at all. I have to say though, this particular gun has one of the cleanest mil-spec triggers I've ever fired. Got lucky I guess.
SSAE is clone correct... isn't it??
I like to be sneaky and use a A1 grip very comfortable or just sand down that nub
Hey Bradley just seen this video and thought you did and awesome job. I also want to build my first m4. I want to go along with the same concept of the block ll. I just don't know where to start as far as where to order parts from. can you help out with that? Thanks
I used Brownell's and Specialized Armament for quite a few things.
what does the buffer do? I live in Aus so manual actions only for us so not to familiar with ars
It pushes the bolt carrier group forward after the gasses push it back. The gas and the buffer are what make it a semi auto. It also kills a lot of the recoil. Not that a 5.56 or 223 kicks a lot.
yeah i've shot a 556 bolt and barley anything great for rabbits and such
Isn't that a bit overkill for rabbits? I know people that go boar hunting with 5.56. But I'm not really an expert. I only like killing paper or steel.
you shoot just above their head and the shock wave kills them without damaging them. of if you want to have fun aim for the body.
+Jake Evans Yeah I bet they kind of explode a bit.
All I wish is that you go on and buy some mo Castellos. Show off em, smoke em and talk about em.
+Jawad Zafar - I'm sure I'll purchase another Castello eventually. Thanks for watching!
Is the barrel for sale?
Cool, I look forward to part 2. FYI check out SGAmmo.com they have decent ammo for less💰
+David Pidlypchak - Thanks! That site seems to pop up on ammoseek.com quite a bit.
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7 sec in it looks like a taliban video. Lol. After 9 sec it’s BRADLEY again. Lol