WE M4 Build (In progress)

turok_t · December 30th, 2010, 01:35

Hey guys, I thought I would make a mini-blog on my progress for my new M4 build using the WE M4 as a base platform with 2 swappable uppers. Here are some of the external and internal parts I got so far.

Internal Parts

RA-Tech AW-Super Recoil Buffer (Version 2)
RA tech upgrade package (stinger hop up, fire pin base, NPAS kit)
RA tech trigger box
RA tech short precision (260mm)
RA tech medium precision (350mm)

Im still waiting for my PMC anti-rotation latch, I need to do some research first to see what is available out there and whether it will fit on the WE lower.

I still haven't decided on the RIS/RAS for my gun along with the outer barrel. Maybe you guys can tell me what will look good since I still haven't picked a rail. Enjoy!

Styrak · December 30th, 2010, 01:39

Those sights must have cost a pretty penny, as well as everything else.

Gunny_McSmith · December 30th, 2010, 17:46

arent RS Troy sights 200$+ each? (at least for the normal ones...)

RS Magpul stuff is pretty cheap though.... (about 10-20$ more then their PTS version)

Kid · December 30th, 2010, 17:56

From the title of this thread and the first sentence, I thought you were attempting to build a real steel rifle using a WE lower reciever as a base.

MestHead · December 30th, 2010, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid

From the title of this thread and the first sentence, I thought you were attempting to build a real steel rifle using a WE lower reciever as a base.

That's what I thought too.

turok_t · December 30th, 2010, 19:03

This is AIRSOFT build... not real

Styrak · December 31st, 2010, 01:40

Any reason WHY you wanted to spend that much on sights alone?

Shirley · December 31st, 2010, 01:46

I wonder why too.. I wonder how much you're going to spend on your optic.. lol

c3sk · December 31st, 2010, 04:12

turok_t,

I dig it.

Looks like a solid plan so far for a great build. The troy battle sights are a nice addition. Cheap airsoft replica optics/furniture breaks. If you buy real, you buy it one time. All my RS stuff is still going strong, and I beat the living hell out of it at games.

Try doing that with airsoft repro, hell, you zero your optic 4 times.. and it breaks.

Don't just go for what looks good, if you're investing in a RS optic, go for something that will suit your needs on the field. For red dots there are a lot of good cheap options on the market. comp ml2 aimpoints will run you about 500 range, as will a good Eotech. For 4x optic options, Trijicon Acog's are going to ding you about 1400 (ish) depending on the condition/date of manufacture. There are Elcan 4x spectre DR's available in country for about 1600.

It's a big investment, but any of those products will last you until you quit the sport (with a good killflash of course)

And they all look nice.

Amos · December 31st, 2010, 04:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

Whoops, my bad, its still an airsoft gun, not a RS firearm

Regarding the troy sights, I got them both for ~$280USD

Jesus Christ!

Get your license and do this to a real one!

Kid · December 31st, 2010, 04:27

So it can sit in a locked gun case and occasionally be brought out to shoot 5 to 10 rnd mags at the range in semi auto?

Come on... this is an airsoft forum, and some people care about realism.

Amos · December 31st, 2010, 04:59

Turok doesn't game though...

I'm not bashing him or anything for attempting this, It's a really interesting build and one that I'll be following.

It just seems a little strange to pay $300 for sights on a gun that's maximum effective range is 80 meters.

Death March · December 31st, 2010, 11:05

I'm running an EoTech 512 and EoTech Gen2 3xMagnifier (Real Steel) on my PTW. Works awsome and I never have to worrie about them going down

I understand him doing this build,I'm using a R.S. upper and rail as well.My whole PT is made up of R.S. parts (lower reciver is a prime though and the outer barrel is stock) and as long as you know cost wise as to what your getting into then why not! Keep up the build looking good!

Gunny_McSmith · December 31st, 2010, 11:12

theres nothing wrong with RS optics.... because some clones are just bad.... like the magnifiers... and most of the eotech replicas....

turok_t · January 17th, 2011, 18:25

Rail Suggestion?

1. Daniel Defense AR-15 Lite Rail 7.0
2. Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II (9") Black
3. G&P SR16 URX RAS (GP-COP003)

What do you think? Do you have any other rail options you would suggest? Im looking to build my GBBR like an M7A1

Here are some pics of my build so far, the top measuring tape shows 9", and the bottom measuring tape shows 7"

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December 30th, 2010, 01:35	#1
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	WE M4 Build (In progress) Hey guys, I thought I would make a mini-blog on my progress for my new M4 build using the WE M4 as a base platform with 2 swappable uppers. Here are some of the external and internal parts I got so far. Internal Parts RA-Tech AW-Super Recoil Buffer (Version 2) RA tech upgrade package (stinger hop up, fire pin base, NPAS kit) RA tech trigger box RA tech short precision (260mm) RA tech medium precision (350mm) Im still waiting for my PMC anti-rotation latch, I need to do some research first to see what is available out there and whether it will fit on the WE lower. I still haven't decided on the RIS/RAS for my gun along with the outer barrel. Maybe you guys can tell me what will look good since I still haven't picked a rail. Enjoy! Last edited by turok_t; March 25th, 2022 at 16:44..

December 30th, 2010, 01:39	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Those sights must have cost a pretty penny, as well as everything else. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

December 30th, 2010, 17:46	#3
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	arent RS Troy sights 200$+ each? (at least for the normal ones...) RS Magpul stuff is pretty cheap though.... (about 10-20$ more then their PTS version) __________________

December 30th, 2010, 17:56	#4
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	From the title of this thread and the first sentence, I thought you were attempting to build a real steel rifle using a WE lower reciever as a base.

December 30th, 2010, 19:03	#6
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	This is AIRSOFT build... not real Last edited by turok_t; March 25th, 2022 at 16:44..

December 31st, 2010, 01:40	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Any reason WHY you wanted to spend that much on sights alone? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

December 31st, 2010, 01:46	#8
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	I wonder why too.. I wonder how much you're going to spend on your optic.. lol __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

December 31st, 2010, 04:12	#9
c3sk (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ก็็็็็็็็็็็็็	turok_t, I dig it. Looks like a solid plan so far for a great build. The troy battle sights are a nice addition. Cheap airsoft replica optics/furniture breaks. If you buy real, you buy it one time. All my RS stuff is still going strong, and I beat the living hell out of it at games. Try doing that with airsoft repro, hell, you zero your optic 4 times.. and it breaks. Don't just go for what looks good, if you're investing in a RS optic, go for something that will suit your needs on the field. For red dots there are a lot of good cheap options on the market. comp ml2 aimpoints will run you about 500 range, as will a good Eotech. For 4x optic options, Trijicon Acog's are going to ding you about 1400 (ish) depending on the condition/date of manufacture. There are Elcan 4x spectre DR's available in country for about 1600. It's a big investment, but any of those products will last you until you quit the sport (with a good killflash of course) And they all look nice.

December 31st, 2010, 04:27	#11
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	So it can sit in a locked gun case and occasionally be brought out to shoot 5 to 10 rnd mags at the range in semi auto? Come on... this is an airsoft forum, and some people care about realism.

December 31st, 2010, 04:59	#12
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokushima, Japan	Turok doesn't game though... I'm not bashing him or anything for attempting this, It's a really interesting build and one that I'll be following. It just seems a little strange to pay $300 for sights on a gun that's maximum effective range is 80 meters. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

December 31st, 2010, 11:05	#13
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	I'm running an EoTech 512 and EoTech Gen2 3xMagnifier (Real Steel) on my PTW. Works awsome and I never have to worrie about them going down I understand him doing this build,I'm using a R.S. upper and rail as well.My whole PT is made up of R.S. parts (lower reciver is a prime though and the outer barrel is stock) and as long as you know cost wise as to what your getting into then why not! Keep up the build looking good! __________________ Death Before Dishonor" Bleeding Black Label"

December 31st, 2010, 11:12	#14
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	theres nothing wrong with RS optics.... because some clones are just bad.... like the magnifiers... and most of the eotech replicas.... __________________

January 17th, 2011, 18:25	#15
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Rail Suggestion? 1. Daniel Defense AR-15 Lite Rail 7.0 2. Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II (9") Black 3. G&P SR16 URX RAS (GP-COP003) What do you think? Do you have any other rail options you would suggest? Im looking to build my GBBR like an M7A1 Here are some pics of my build so far, the top measuring tape shows 9", and the bottom measuring tape shows 7"

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