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I'm currently in the process of getting some proper primer for the receiver, so I've been busy stripping the paint off. While I was at it, I tried (as an intermediate project) getting an old worn look (Like the XMs or GAU/GUU carbines). I used gun blue (took a while since Aluminum can't really get blued).

I say it's a "GUU-5/P" Carbine (old lower with refitted M4A1 upper). For a quick fact info session, the GAU/GUU designation is used by the US Air Force for their carbines (mostly old XM carbines). They have also been refitted with newer uppers (ie: the M4A1) and have been re-designated as GUU-5/P. Although most of AFSOC switched out to actual M4A1 carbines, a few of the PJ guys still carry GUU-5/Ps.

Ok, maybe my Carbine's not quite a GAU/GUU-5 carbine since the real one uses A1 lowers, but I was experimenting the "old worn" look. I think it'll look pretty good with A1 and XM receivers out there. It might be able to work with AK bodies as well.

"GUU-5/P" with refitted standard M4A1 upper.

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"GUU-5/P" with refitted SOPMOD M4A1 upper.

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This was the look I was going for...

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5806/xm...ealsteeltb1.jpg

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I love it mate!

 

Just out of curiosity, is that a Surefire G3 flash light?

 

Yep. That it is. I added a diffuser lens cover as well.

 

I'll be swapping out the flip front sight soon though, as it's too high for co-witness use. This is one of 2 CQB gun projects I've been working on. The next one should be completed in the next couple of weeks.

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Nice. How you liking that G3? How bright is it? I've been thinking about picking one up myself! ;)

 

Cheers!

 

At 105 Lumens, I'd say it's pretty bright! Everyone, including myself, sees spots for quite a bit after looking at it dead-on. This is during the day, in the office too! At night, the light has quite the reach. This has got to be the best bang for your SureFire buck. I just need to get a pressure switch for it, and possibly rework my mount idea.

 

Thanks!

 

(un)cooldude, nice AR!  I never think I'll hear myself say this, but that short full stock actually looks good on it.

 

Thanks Souske. I've actually had 2 CQB guns planned out in my head for quite some time. I've been putting together all the parts to build them for about 2 months now, ever since I saw the shorty stock that G&P put out. It's the same length as a standard collapsible M4 stock when it's fully collapsed, has a nice, thin profile, and can fit a good sized battery pack. I'm over 6 feet, with a decent wingspan, I have no problem drawing a nice bead using the aimpoint. The size is great, as it's pretty maneuverable, so it's quick to bring on target. The Talon frontend kit has a good chunk of weight to it as well. Plus, there's a myriad of rail mounting points possible.

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Ah Colin, I see now why you need the sight :D.

 

It's coming to you off a nearly identical front end and will definitely be a perfect replacement for the gas-block flip-up sight.

 

I check this thread so often, I should probably get pics of some of the "Armalite" projects I've been working on.

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