C7A2 = TM M4A1?

Crunchmeister · January 18th, 2008, 14:32

I was rereading this thread and the figure of $1000 given near the beginning is pretty accurate. So far, I've put just over $950 into my C8 project, although that also included some internal performance upgrades and a tightbore barrel. I still need to get the heavy outer barrel, which will take me to about $1050 or so.

Lerch · January 18th, 2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

I was rereading this thread and the figure of $1000 given near the beginning is pretty accurate. So far, I've put just over $950 into my C8 project so far, although that also included some internal performance upgrades and a tightbore barrel. I still need to get the heavy outer barrel, which will take me to about $1050 or so.

You're not the only one pumping dough into your C8

Crunchmeister · January 18th, 2008, 18:24

Can't wait to do the C7A1. Will be a lot cheaper. All I need is a C7 metal body, and I've got a winner. Not too much more to it than that. I was planning on doing the C7 first, but with needing to replace the stripped gears in my M4, the availability of C8 bodies, etc, it was more convenient.

scheer · January 26th, 2008, 17:01

does anyone have a clue where one could find a frontsight like this?

I've looked high & low & turned up nothing, a couple of blokes seem to have mocked up this style using miliput but if I can get a 'proper' verion I'd prefer it.

Styrak · January 26th, 2008, 17:04

Uh...that looks like a normal M4 front sight?

scheer · January 26th, 2008, 18:13

I didn't really think so? The Diemaco version seems reinforced around the barrel

Lerch · January 27th, 2008, 00:21

There aren't any made for the L119A1 gas block yet...yet

Maybe find someone with a CNC machine and get them to cut one for ya

scheer · January 27th, 2008, 09:49

Maybe, still not the perfect solution

If you find someone with a CNC machine & the skills or a purpose built built one, make sure and let me know Lerch!

Gumby · February 24th, 2008, 13:14

Canadian C7/C8's do not have that reinforced front sight thing, just go with standard M-4 sight. the pics above are european customers of Colt Canada.

IBICO · February 24th, 2008, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Lerch

Glorious little bit of craftsmenship, the SFW barrel is made by Army Code in Hong Kong. I'll say it again, it's worth the $95 I spent!

only bad thing about the Army Code barrel is that the m203 sleeve is all wrong

Lerch · February 25th, 2008, 15:51

That's why most countries using the SFW also use the UGL (L9A1) for grenades.

Thorazine · February 25th, 2008, 17:09

Crunch, i'm suprised that huangs cf body fit your gun, you got lucky. One of the guys on my team ordered one or two of his bodies and they were both shit that didn't fit at all, were poorly made, etc. That's sweet that it worked out fine, though, cause I would want to purchase one. Did you use the body for your CA or TM?

Crunchmeister · February 29th, 2008, 22:27

Yeah, the body fit fine with all my TM internals and externals. No issues whatsoever, The only fit problem I encountered was the magazing well was way too tight and had to be sanded. The only mags that would fit were my TM and CA hi-caps, and my G&P Thermold. None of my other low and mid-caps would fit without essentially beating on the mag to insert it, then pulling like crazy to remove it. Once I got the mag well sanded down, everything was fine.

That being said, it's readily apparent that my CA metal body if of much higher quality than anything from DBoys. But to date, I've had no other issues except the mag well, which is now permanently repaired.

But it's not like we have a whole lot of other choices for C8 metal bodies.

Crunchmeister · March 10th, 2008, 16:54

Well, I'm 2 small steps closer to cosmetic completion of my C8A2 today. I installed a King Arms ambidextrous mag release. I'm right-handed, so don't really NEED it, but for $14, it's nice to have the right look. I also installed one onto my M15 rifle, bringing it one step closer to cosmetic completion as well. I also installed the buffer-tube mounted rear sling loop. That's both for cosmetic and functional purposes.

cranberry · March 10th, 2008, 17:29

i 2 am building a C7A2. i have been working on it very slowly ( other financial obligations) and i am up to about 900. the gun is close to being done, all i need is OD furniture

good luck with your conversion

Cranberry

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January 18th, 2008, 14:32	#106
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I was rereading this thread and the figure of $1000 given near the beginning is pretty accurate. So far, I've put just over $950 into my C8 project, although that also included some internal performance upgrades and a tightbore barrel. I still need to get the heavy outer barrel, which will take me to about $1050 or so. __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; January 18th, 2008 at 18:23..

January 18th, 2008, 18:24	#108
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Can't wait to do the C7A1. Will be a lot cheaper. All I need is a C7 metal body, and I've got a winner. Not too much more to it than that. I was planning on doing the C7 first, but with needing to replace the stripped gears in my M4, the availability of C8 bodies, etc, it was more convenient. __________________

January 26th, 2008, 17:04	#110
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Uh...that looks like a normal M4 front sight? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 27th, 2008, 00:21	#112
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	There aren't any made for the L119A1 gas block yet...yet Maybe find someone with a CNC machine and get them to cut one for ya __________________

January 27th, 2008, 09:49	#113
scheer Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	Maybe, still not the perfect solution If you find someone with a CNC machine & the skills or a purpose built built one, make sure and let me know Lerch!

February 24th, 2008, 13:14	#114
Gumby Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada	Canadian C7/C8's do not have that reinforced front sight thing, just go with standard M-4 sight. the pics above are european customers of Colt Canada. __________________ We are not the Public Service of Canada, We are not just another department, We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people. Airborne.

February 25th, 2008, 15:51	#116
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	That's why most countries using the SFW also use the UGL (L9A1) for grenades. __________________

February 25th, 2008, 17:09	#117
Thorazine Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB.	Crunch, i'm suprised that huangs cf body fit your gun, you got lucky. One of the guys on my team ordered one or two of his bodies and they were both shit that didn't fit at all, were poorly made, etc. That's sweet that it worked out fine, though, cause I would want to purchase one. Did you use the body for your CA or TM?

February 29th, 2008, 22:27	#118
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Yeah, the body fit fine with all my TM internals and externals. No issues whatsoever, The only fit problem I encountered was the magazing well was way too tight and had to be sanded. The only mags that would fit were my TM and CA hi-caps, and my G&P Thermold. None of my other low and mid-caps would fit without essentially beating on the mag to insert it, then pulling like crazy to remove it. Once I got the mag well sanded down, everything was fine. That being said, it's readily apparent that my CA metal body if of much higher quality than anything from DBoys. But to date, I've had no other issues except the mag well, which is now permanently repaired. But it's not like we have a whole lot of other choices for C8 metal bodies. __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; February 29th, 2008 at 22:29..

March 10th, 2008, 16:54	#119
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Well, I'm 2 small steps closer to cosmetic completion of my C8A2 today. I installed a King Arms ambidextrous mag release. I'm right-handed, so don't really NEED it, but for $14, it's nice to have the right look. I also installed one onto my M15 rifle, bringing it one step closer to cosmetic completion as well. I also installed the buffer-tube mounted rear sling loop. That's both for cosmetic and functional purposes. __________________

March 10th, 2008, 17:29	#120
cranberry Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008	i 2 am building a C7A2. i have been working on it very slowly ( other financial obligations) and i am up to about 900. the gun is close to being done, all i need is OD furniture good luck with your conversion Cranberry