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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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