Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW

SBranson23 · November 9th, 2007, 20:53

Update: 11/25/07 Got the Model 603 finished. See bottom of page

Colt Model 629 XM177E2

Well it's finally finished. My flash hider came in today (which I stripped and blued) and I cut the barrel down as close to 11.5" I could working from an M4 barrel. Recut the threads...
Everything else is pretty darn close. Only real differences are the A2 style lower receiver, the barrel diameter, the PTW being a heavier barrel, and the stock. I do have an Aluminum one on but the original is Vinyl Acetate (record plastic) covered Aluminum. Only ever seen one used for sale, lasted about 5 mins and went for over $300!! and that was in the US.
Have the bolt veneer mod in. Stripped the barrel and blued it... I put the Delta ring back in for accuracy as it was the older 609 with the 10" barrel that had the flat slip ring.

I now have 12 mags converted to VN style. I will likely do 3-6 more...

But for now it's done.

-Systema PTW gen 3. with upgraded 490B motor for 11.1V Lipo battery
-6.04 steel M4 barrel set cut to 11.5" and rethreaded
-RS front sight (bayonet lug cut off)
-RS gas tube
-RS hand guards/ delta ring/ barrel nut
-RS Colt A1 upper receiver modified to work with PTW
-RS A1 grip modified for PTW motor
-RS Aluminum Stock and tube modified for 11.1V Lipo battery
-Vietnam Era Sling
-Guarder flash hider
-Modified Marui bolt veneer to cover PTW cylinder
-RS Colt and others mags modified for PTW.

There's alot of work here but I am very happy with the results.

Real Model 629:

And mine:

Next project:

Model 603 XM16E1

Handguards and stock just arrived today. Just waiting to get the full length barrel. Basically I'll just change the barrel and stock on the 629....

Griffin · November 9th, 2007, 20:56

Wow just wow, I wish I had the skills to do what you guys do with guns etc, very nice job.

Goodl2ussian · November 9th, 2007, 20:56

"(which I stripped and blued) " I painted their faces blue...i blued them lmfao.

http://www.killsometime.com/animatio...tion.asp?ID=66

sorry uhm anywho sweet gun! thats an awesome VN replica.

Mr Jon · November 9th, 2007, 21:02

Good god... beautiful!!

ancorp · November 9th, 2007, 21:13

That is friggin awesome. Excellent work! Gotta love the amount of real parts on that one. Only on a PTW. Perhaps one of the greatest airsoft AR's ever? I mean the PTW is top dawg already, but with so many RS parts, including an upper receiver? Impressive to say the least.

Cheers!
Alex

Rookie Ab · November 9th, 2007, 21:21

Great taste in projects.all ready been said ....but WOW

SBranson23 · November 9th, 2007, 21:23

Thank you all. I appreciate the comments. Like I said, a lot of work, learning and little changes to get a real authentic looking piece.
A big thing to really cap it all off will be a new lower with old style Colt trades. Still working on that one but gotta save a few pennies first.

Have to get some better photos though...

Vince · November 9th, 2007, 21:41

Wow Branson that's the best looking XM I,ve seen so far!!!!!

And it's cool to see a PTW that's not fully railed and loaded with tacticool stuff

Now show us a pic with all your fine gear haha

As for the A1, check with Moore Militaria, they have triangular handguard and old A1 stock

SBranson23 · November 9th, 2007, 21:43

If I could ever get out to a game I would... Things are a bit slow out here.
Now I can't decide to go LRRP or SOG...

Vince · November 9th, 2007, 22:03

Whatever you have all the correct uniforms

For SOG just buy some of those CHICOM chestrig, splotch some black krylon and tada!!! SOG RT

For late LRRP just wear ERDL and use a medium ALICE pack without frame and there ya go!!!

Oz · November 9th, 2007, 22:06

LRRP!

Buddy, thats absolutly insane. I've all but given up on airsoft these days but every time you post progress it inspires me to get off my ass and keep building!

ILLusion · November 9th, 2007, 22:22

friggin SWEET!

Curious: where's the power source?

Ace of Spades© · November 9th, 2007, 22:55

Lipo in buffer tube? Reason I say is that you had the CAA stock Lipo mod on the first version.

SBranson23 · November 9th, 2007, 22:57

I put the battery (11.1v 1200mah lipo) in the buffer tube. I have to extend the stock to the first stop but that's it.

Looks like this with the battery in:

SBranson23 · November 26th, 2007, 01:39

Well I finally traded for an M16 length barrel so I have built my Model 603.
I am having a really tough time deciding whether I should try to lathe down the barrel to the proper diameter but it would have to retain the present one at the front sight base points so it would be a bit of a dicey job to get clean.

Anyway, this is how it will likely stay for a few days anyway, ha. Except I added the front sling loop.

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November 9th, 2007, 20:53	#1
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.	XM177E2/M16A1 Systema PTW Update: 11/25/07 Got the Model 603 finished. See bottom of page Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Well it's finally finished. My flash hider came in today (which I stripped and blued) and I cut the barrel down as close to 11.5" I could working from an M4 barrel. Recut the threads... Everything else is pretty darn close. Only real differences are the A2 style lower receiver, the barrel diameter, the PTW being a heavier barrel, and the stock. I do have an Aluminum one on but the original is Vinyl Acetate (record plastic) covered Aluminum. Only ever seen one used for sale, lasted about 5 mins and went for over $300!! and that was in the US. Have the bolt veneer mod in. Stripped the barrel and blued it... I put the Delta ring back in for accuracy as it was the older 609 with the 10" barrel that had the flat slip ring. I now have 12 mags converted to VN style. I will likely do 3-6 more... But for now it's done. -Systema PTW gen 3. with upgraded 490B motor for 11.1V Lipo battery -6.04 steel M4 barrel set cut to 11.5" and rethreaded -RS front sight (bayonet lug cut off) -RS gas tube -RS hand guards/ delta ring/ barrel nut -RS Colt A1 upper receiver modified to work with PTW -RS A1 grip modified for PTW motor -RS Aluminum Stock and tube modified for 11.1V Lipo battery -Vietnam Era Sling -Guarder flash hider -Modified Marui bolt veneer to cover PTW cylinder -RS Colt and others mags modified for PTW. There's alot of work here but I am very happy with the results. Real Model 629: And mine: Next project: Model 603 XM16E1 Handguards and stock just arrived today. Just waiting to get the full length barrel. Basically I'll just change the barrel and stock on the 629.... Last edited by SBranson23; November 30th, 2007 at 06:00..

November 9th, 2007, 21:02	#4
Mr Jon Trailer Park Supervisor Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg MB	Good god... beautiful!! __________________

November 9th, 2007, 21:13	#5
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	That is friggin awesome. Excellent work! Gotta love the amount of real parts on that one. Only on a PTW. Perhaps one of the greatest airsoft AR's ever? I mean the PTW is top dawg already, but with so many RS parts, including an upper receiver? Impressive to say the least. Cheers! Alex __________________

November 9th, 2007, 20:56	#2
Griffin Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Wow just wow, I wish I had the skills to do what you guys do with guns etc, very nice job.

November 9th, 2007, 20:56	#3
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	"(which I stripped and blued) " I painted their faces blue...i blued them lmfao. http://www.killsometime.com/animatio...tion.asp?ID=66 sorry uhm anywho sweet gun! thats an awesome VN replica.

November 9th, 2007, 21:21	#6
Rookie Ab a.k.a. Kody_1 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 51° 2′ 42″ N, 114° 3′ 26″ W	Great taste in projects.all ready been said ....but WOW

November 9th, 2007, 21:23	#7
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.	Thank you all. I appreciate the comments. Like I said, a lot of work, learning and little changes to get a real authentic looking piece. A big thing to really cap it all off will be a new lower with old style Colt trades. Still working on that one but gotta save a few pennies first. Have to get some better photos though...

November 9th, 2007, 21:41	#8
Vince Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Drummondville QC	Wow Branson that's the best looking XM I,ve seen so far!!!!! And it's cool to see a PTW that's not fully railed and loaded with tacticool stuff Now show us a pic with all your fine gear haha As for the A1, check with Moore Militaria, they have triangular handguard and old A1 stock __________________ Who wants to dine in hell? Last edited by Vince; November 9th, 2007 at 21:44..

November 9th, 2007, 21:43	#9
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.	If I could ever get out to a game I would... Things are a bit slow out here. Now I can't decide to go LRRP or SOG...

November 9th, 2007, 22:03	#10
Vince Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Drummondville QC	Whatever you have all the correct uniforms For SOG just buy some of those CHICOM chestrig, splotch some black krylon and tada!!! SOG RT For late LRRP just wear ERDL and use a medium ALICE pack without frame and there ya go!!! __________________ Who wants to dine in hell?

November 9th, 2007, 22:06	#11
Oz Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver	LRRP! Buddy, thats absolutly insane. I've all but given up on airsoft these days but every time you post progress it inspires me to get off my ass and keep building!

November 9th, 2007, 22:22	#12
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	friggin SWEET! Curious: where's the power source? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 9th, 2007, 22:57	#14
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.	I put the battery (11.1v 1200mah lipo) in the buffer tube. I have to extend the stock to the first stop but that's it. Looks like this with the battery in: Last edited by SBranson23; November 10th, 2007 at 03:07..

November 26th, 2007, 01:39	#15
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.	Well I finally traded for an M16 length barrel so I have built my Model 603. I am having a really tough time deciding whether I should try to lathe down the barrel to the proper diameter but it would have to retain the present one at the front sight base points so it would be a bit of a dicey job to get clean. Anyway, this is how it will likely stay for a few days anyway, ha. Except I added the front sling loop.

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