Was on the hunt for some 147 HSTs and on the shelf a local shop had a S&W Model 39, I’ve always wanted one and plan on doing a proper Hush Puppy clone. In the middle of the transaction I noticed a Glock 19.4 USA made, with OEM extended slide release, Trijicon night sights, and a direct milled RMR (close enough for me). I don’t think I will ever get so lucky again. Snagged both for under 1k.

Mk18 and 14.5 kinda close (also have a 14.5 FSP in the works)

This is about as close to a clone as I’ll get for now, at least until I start a different setup. This rifle started as the “premium” option from PSA in 2010 with an Anchor Harvey upper machined by Aero, and a “Palmetto” CHF CL barrel manufactured by FN.

Aimpoint Comp M4S
KAC RAS rail
P&S broomstick
ARMS 40L
Gen 1 B5 SOPMOD
Surefire 660
00PX1 sling
Colt FSB
PSA M4A1 marked lower

3 Generations of A.R.M.S. #22H Rings

I’m going to re amp my MK12 Mod 0… what should I do with the early varix-111 / ts30??

Is it M27 IAR or MK18? The bronze color left me confused.

I dont have the most 💯 MK12 clone rifle….. BUT… I do have the most 💯 0ps Inc MK12 clone correct suppressor in existence 😁 bought it new @ 2006….. Enjoy

Finally was able to pick up an RC2 suppressor, can’t wait to hit the range in this weekend

Got bit by the tism and have digging into the earliest SureFire SOCOM FH556RC 4 prongs and noticed a variation that doesn’t seem to get much attention. Attached are photos of earliest documented 4 prong logo, 12/2012 dated updated logo 4 prong, and a way back capture of the first Socom mount design with the old logo.

The earliest SOCOM mount examples feature SureFire’s original logo, while later ones have the updated block style logo. I’ve found “new” logo examples dated as early as 12/2012, so I’m trying to narrow down when that transition occurred, as it’s looking like it was only a handful of months (certainly less than a year) the old logo versions existed.

Some interesting history I uncovered:

- SureFire won the SOCOM suppressor contract in September 2011, but the familiar SOCOM mounting interface we know today was actually redesigned after the contract award.

- In May 2012, SureFire’s Don Alexander confirmed that the mounting system had undergone engineering changes, replacing the earlier interface with the current tab/notch design. SureFire also filed a patent covering the redesigned system in January 2012.

- I also found a November 2012 Wayback Machine capture showing an original logo SOCOM muzzle brake on SureFire’s website. Interestingly, I couldn’t find the SOCOM 4 prong listed, likely due to it being contract only at the time.

This suggests the original logo FH556RC represents an extremely short lived initial variation.

Mainly curious if anyone here has a new logo FH556RC dated package earlier than 12/2012, or an original logo example with documented dates?

I contacted SureFire directly, but they sadly wouldn’t/couldn’t confirm the exact production dates or logo transition. Just trying to piece together some obscure history.

Sources:
- 2011 SOCOM contract announcement
- May 2012 article documenting the redesign
- SureFire patent filed January 2012

I think it is finally done. Just got the NT4 in a couple days ago, and it was the final piece. I’m not sure there’s anything left to tinker with. I’d like to find a tacord sling but I’m not holding my breath, I’m using a cqd bungee sling.

My mostly complete M4A1.

My somewhat finish USMC M16A4

I’m trying to clone my service rifle. US Army Infantry years 2014-2017 ish. I was in an airborne infantry unit, did not deploy. But I would like to clone my gun I had. I’m not sure if it was Colt or FN. in 2015-2016 ish we got “upgraded” or a different better m4. I had an ACOG, PEQ tan, and the OG KA foregrip.

I just don’t know where to start on how to properly clone it (Colt/FN) and/or clone it cheaply(PSA). Any guys that know this time frame or served in similar capacity could help that would be great. Cheers

When did the SOCOM profile barrel become the standard on ALL M4A1s?
Is it safe to say that even now in 2026 there are still many standard issued M4A1s still using the “lighter” profile M4 cut barrel?
Hell I have seen CAR stocks still used as late as a few months ago.

Which Block is the best? Yes.

Picked up a Volkertech Vero lower for my build... gotta repaint the rifle again, but It definitely looks more appropriate than the LMT lower I had on it.

It all came together fairly by accident after scoring this 6004 for a screaming deal. Bonus kitty

really regretting not picking up the FDE variant of the rc2, took some liberties with the grip. this was the rifle that really got me fixated with cloning/clone rifles.