Damn that thing looks absolutely beautifulAfter reading through all the threads concerning what gun would you carry if the SHTF, I decided to build one for just that purpose. My goal was to build a light yet robust AR platform carbine with useful features and optics that fit the capabilities of the platform. I believe I hit my marks. Of course there are pros and cons to every thing and this is not perfect, but for the time being this is my pick for a SHTF scenario.
My setup is only one to two ounces heavier than my stock Colt 6920 M4 with carry handle and flashlight. It's pretty impressive, lugging around a heavy gun is the last thing I'd want in a SHTF scenario. You'd already be humping a lot of weight with all the water, ammo and other necessities you'd need, weight was a big consideration for me.
Parts list:
Aero Precision: M4E1 upper/lower and melonite coated gas tube.
Bravo Company: Gas block.
FN: CHF chrome lined barrel optimum profile with estimated 20k+ rounds life span.
Fulton Armory: M16 BCG, buffer and spring.
ALG Advanced tactical combat trigger.
Wilson Combat: Bullet Proof slide release, charging handle and Accu-Tac three pronged flash hider.
Magpul: CRT stock, MOE grip, MBUS Pro metal backup sights and sling swivels.
Strike Industries: Stock extension, forward assist and polymer dust cover.
Fortis: End plate with castle nut
SLR Rifle Works: Billet aluminum handguard, barrel nut, 3 place rails, hand stop, and hollow steel pivot pins.
Slate Industries rail covers.
Streamlight TLR-2 1000 lumen weapon light with pressure switch and lens filter.
Arms Unlimited ambi mag release.
Forward Controls textured mag button.
Eotech: EXPS 2-2 and G-43 magnifier.
Vickers Blue Force combat sling.
Cerakote: Graphite black and Stone Gray. I Cerakoted every external part with the exception of the backup sights, dust cover and takedown pins. I did this for corrosion protection and to eliminate shine. Since I just completed building it there is a temporary shine from all the grease and oil oozing out, once I shoot it more it should burn off and have a nice flat finish.
What gun would I carry in a SHTF scenario? Here it is.
The light has both a pressure and rocker switch. I tucked all the wiring under the pressure switch to avoid snagging or being burned by the barrel.
Damn that thing looks absolutely beautiful
Thanks, I'm glad it's done, I sprayed so much Cerakote I can't stand to smell it anymore. I don't see how the guys that do it for a living can stand it.
Wish they would start producing those stocks again.M1A Loaded with JAE Stock, corner piece in the collection. Interesting fact: Stock used to be owned by Lou Ferrigno, I have the extra cheek pad he had custom engraved with "Hulk" on it.
YES!Remington 700 in .30-06, 26" E.L. Shaw heavy barrel, Bell & Carlson Tactical stock, Bushnell 4200 Elite 3-12x44mm scope /w illuminated mildot reticle, Ceracote. The Versa-Pod bipod also has interchangeable round and 'raptor claw' feet. It still has the factory trigger and I never sent it back to Remington after the recall. I'll eventually get a new, better trigger module.
I've been using HSM 208 grain A-Max ammo. The bullets have a wicked .648 ballistic coefficient. Supposedly they go subsonic out beyond 1100 yards. Thus I'm getting near .300 WinMag performance without the added recoil and muzzle blast.
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