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L129A1 sharpshooter. The real rifle is a Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) 7.62mm sharpshooter rifle. The British then gave it the designation L129A1. It features *LMT crane stock *LMT rail panel *LMT sling point *LMT Ergo grip *KAC flip up sights *Harris bipod with A.R.M.S QD mount *Surefire FH762K05 flash hider *TDI arms FFGB2 folding grip Most models came with the *Trijicon Acog 6x48 BAC .308 scope. But some others were also fitted with the *Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25x56 scope. These were the main scope used on the L115A3 rifles. The airsoft one; These are not your run of the mill production models. Both the flash hider and rail, are custom made replicas of the real thing. Mine is fitted with *Clone KAC flip up sights. *Clone LMT panels *Clone LMT Ergo grip. *Genuine LMT stock *Genuine LMT sling mount & Rear plate *Clone TDI arms grip *Clone Harris bipod *G&P bipod mount The base rifle is a G&G SR25 E2 APU model. I've also added butt number with a white paint pen and also the British QR code to the magwell. This is where it is placed on the real rifle. There are a few things that needs doing to this. Mainly getting the correct trades done. A few other parts of the body changed. Then giving it a coat of FDE as per the real rifle. Next up is the 6X48 Acog. Mine is a 3D printed version. Lots of stuff has been done to this to make it as accurate as possible. A clone 4x acog was used as a donor internals. Whole thing was sprayed silver, then had several layers of black over the top. Then just weathered it back to look like it's really metal. Also added the QR code, serial numbers and butt number to the top.

Model 603. The model 603 is what later came to be called M16A1. The ones issued to UK forces was the Colt export version. These became the go to weapon for the SAS In many theatres for some time. The difference between this and other AR platforms in use, The 603 had a forward assist, aswell as a full fence side. Compared to the non forward assist AR's in use like the 604 (partial fence) and the early 602 used in borneo (slab side) They also did away with the duck bill flash hider for the standard A1 type and a phosphate bolt, where 604 and 602 were chrome plated bolts. Mine is a take on ones seen sprayed/taped during jungle warfare and the odd ones seen during the falklands. Only thing that is left to sort on this, is to get rid of the standard markings and get the Colt M16A1 export marking ls added. And for those looking for the extra little details. The 603s had their serial number crudely engrave on the left side l, inside the carry handle.

2 more UK AR platforms added. First up. COLT MODEL 604 Here I have started to build a colt model 604, As issued to the British army in the late 60s, early 70s. So the Model 604 is a slight variation from the original model 602 (XM16/M16 VN) The 604 comprises of a XM16 stock with a pivoting sling mount. Not the static version fitted to the later model 603 (M16A1) Compared to the model 602 (M16 VN) which had a slab side, and the full fence of the model 603 (M16A1). The Model 604 used a partial fence. Now despite being upgraded internally the same as the 603, the externals pretty much still resembled the 602, with it's 3 prong (duck bill) flash hider and lack of forward assist. The British version differed from it's U.S. counterpart, and only had the standard colt export markings. As Well as being painted black with a paint called Suncorite, which all UK weapons had at the time. Now mine is still a work in progress. Ive had the markings filled. I'm still to source the correct rear sling mount. I then tried to replicate the suncurite paint best I could. As the real paint was just slapped on. I tried the same but in the picture below, looks smoother than it actually is. Only other thing is slings. Early version came with AR15 slings. But very quickly guys swapped these out for L1A1 SLR slings. So will look at that in the future too. Next up. COLT MODEL 701 To most its just a M16A2.... It is, but not quite. Main difference being, the fire selection. The U.S. issued A2 was colt model 702. Which externally are identical apart from the 702 was 3 round burst. Where the British issued 701 was full auto. Pictured here in use during OP barras in 2000. As far as I'm aware these where only purchased in small numbers, compared to the earlier colt model 715 (C7) which is still in wide use today. With mine, I've replicated the correct export markings along with with the correct "auto" marking. Upper is just a standard G&P upper with a real A2 handguard.

MP5's MP5's have been synonymous with the SAS/UKSF There have been many variants used. The 2 variants i have replicated are: L92A1 for the MP5A3 L91A1 For the SD version Both of these are the Classic army AEG versions. I'm not a fan tbh, if money was permitting I would rather GBBR versions. The L92 is a correct setup of the MP5's used during the Iranian Embassy siege. it has a genuine mount and torch, which is the streamlight SL20. Most people get this wrong and say they are maglites....... this is not the case!. Maglites came later with a special mount that had them mounted underneath the slim A3 handguard, which was the precursor to the later surefire handguard. As for the rest of it, there have been a few changes. Drilled out the body pin holes to fit real push pins. A steel Guarder cocking lever and custom steel tube made. The rear sight is a steel upgrade along with a Guarder steel early trigger (not pictured). Also a steel front sling loop and early steel flash hider fitted. A special adapter had to be made to fit the real A3 slim handguard. With the classic army/Tm and similar clones, the receivers are a tad too short. Where the WE/VFC GBBR will fit real grips no problems. The L91 is pretty much standard, other than adding a genuine surefire torch and L.P.E sd mount onto it. The scope isn't quite right, but left this on for now till I source the correct Aimpoint scope. The scope fitted at the moment is a Guarder 4x28 tactical scope (NB-28), which is a clone of the Hensoldt Z-24 scope mounted to MP5 & G3 platforms.

L119A1 SFW & CQB Both of these are AEG's So lets go from tip to toe.... With the SFW first then CQB BARREL SFW The barrel on this is a rare (unknown brand) Steel with stampings. The heavy section of this barrel is a collar and can be removed, so had a more accurate collar made. The flash hider unfortunately for now is a TM aluminium one, where i am hoping to be able to source 2 steel 14mm negative flash hiders for both of these. Gas block is an original Army Code steel one, not the later Warlord tactical one. This also has a real circular type sight post fitted. CQB This has just a standard G&P barrel on for now, but do have a steel Guarder barrel waiting to go on. this is once ive managed to source a steel flash hider as mentioned above and also a steel type front sight block, as the one fitted at the moment is just a standard G&P one with the bayonet lug removed as per the real thing. Both rifles have real AR end caps fitted along with the Guarder Real delta rings. RAILS Both rails are genuine KAC ones, however they are actually different! The CQB has a standard type fitted, where as the SFW has the UK spec fitted. Now the difference is, that the standard type only has one screw located on the top rail at the back to retain against the delta ring teeth. On the UK spec type, they also have one fitted on the lower rail to allow for the weight of the UGL, so it wont fall off if the delta ring is caught or slid back. All panels and grips are genuine KAC ones. RECEIVERS The SFW one is an original dragon red, which comes engraved with correct markings from new. The CQb however is a G&P which has had to be engraved. Both have the correct key hole cast marks added along with the correct rail adaptions done. The alterations to both receivers are: Angle added to front section of rial. Extra slot added at rear of rail. the rail sides at rear have been made shorter. A drop/angle added at rear just above the carry handle. They both have the G&P small steel parts fitted. GRIPS The Sfw has a Guarder large AR grip fitted. these are nice for the larger hand guys like myslef, and is more realistic looking along with accurate markings. only down side is that unlike its real counterpart, it doesnt have the trap door on the bottom leaving the standard AEG motor plate visable. The CQB has the G&P storm grip, which I find ok but not comfortable. This is since the sides are flat, not rounded like the Guarder. It's also missing markings. only saving grace is that it simulates the trap door like on the real. I did try to alter a spare to fit the Guarder, but its too different and would require extensive modding to point of it been unusable. Just wish someone would make a more accurate one for a AEG. STOCK/TUBE So both stock tubes on these are the G&P ones, with the HAO canada type locking rings on (not pictured) The SFW has a real Diemaco sling plate added, where the CQB now has a real magpul ASAP plate (not pictured also) Both stocks are real with real butt pads, however the SFW has the correct Diemaco textured stock. The CQB has the normal CAR type stock. I do also have a spare Warlord tactical butt pad, and tbh, its pretty close to the real one. SIGHTS SFW has a genuine Diemaco D.I.S carry handle, where the CQB has a genuine Matech BUIS, but a cheap clone TA01 ACOG for now. The CQB also has a G&P PEQ2 fully working for now, but am looking to upgrade in the future to the PEQ15. And a genuine surefire scout light.

SA80 Family So all my version are made by STAR/ARES. L85A3 I wasn't a fan of the original A3 front end. So swapped it out for the Angry gun version. However, this took quite a bit of work to fit. So things like the gas block and the area where the rail meets the body. Both had to be demelled and sanded down. the mount pin hole had to be elongated. New holes added to fit the angry gun top rail. Also engraved the C Reinforcement welds. I then had the LLM03 3d printed, along with a replica of the push button. Also fitted is the ARES OS4 replica and a genuine LLM01 push button mount. QR code and HKA3 stickers added to receiver. L85A2 TES (Theatre Entry Standard) In airsoft this is often refered to as the "Afghan spec". Boasts correct; * replica surefire flash hider * LLm01 * Grip pod * DD rail * Riser mount * Acog with wing mount. L85A2 (2008 3 para variant) This version comes with a genuine HK LLM01 adapted hand guard. This was only seen for a short period with some units before the DD rail was adopted. This rifle is based off a mates unit, who served with the paras. So all labels and marks are exactly as placed on his rifle during his tour. All I did was change the butt number. Then weathered the hell out of it and spent alot of time making the susat look real. L86A2 LSW Apart from weathering, this is completely standard and has had little work done. Only parts added it a genuine bipod latch. L22A2 This wasn't working and required a few parts. But they're all sorted. Also has a genuine HK grip as used on the real counterpart. Then do e the usual weathering to both body and susat sight. Also made a batch of correct UK weapon stickers for the SA80 and SUSAT. L85A2/L123A2 UGL This is still on my to finish list. The rifle itself needs alot of work. The launcher on the other hand has had the end of the launcher lathed down to resemble the real end and can now correctly fit the genuine dust cap. I've also had a real LLM01 pressure switch holder fitted, and re worked the side rail and bolts. I'm looking at getting the trades removed and having correct ones re laser engraved. Then will get the same weathering treatment as all the others. Then below those are the stickers I had made to replicate the HK markings on the rear of the receivers and the QR codes. Also a better look at the weathering on the susats.

L1A1 SLR This is the original King Arms version. This has had alot of work and real parts fitted. Real parts fitted; * stock & butt plate * rear sight * cocking lever * top dust cover * carry handle * handguard * sling and sling mounts. The work done so far; had a steel front sight/gas block made, along with a replica Steel flash hider. The receiver has been stamped in places with matching serial numbers. Same goes for the fake bolt. Only thing left is to have a steel barrel made. Not pictured is I've managed to convert real slr mags to fit and hold the king arms internals and feeds fine. L9A1 Browning HI powers. the 3 models i have are all the WE versions. and are based off a MKII, MKIII early & MKIII late version The MK2 was made some years ago long before WE released their MK3 model. For this MK2 build, I had to remote the original gp35 style rear sight, which was a pain!. Filled the gap with a putty called quiksteel, then smoothed down the upper to match the slimmer (later) profile Slide. I then added a genuine sights, sling loop and real mk2 grips. Both the grips and frame have to be altered a bit both both will marry up to a degree. I then went and had the correct L9 markings added to both upper and lower. Only issue was they were supposed to fully engrave it. But wires got crossed and they only laser engraved it. But will just have to live with it for now. Now both the MKIII's, these were purchased with the markings already done. Only differences between the 2, the early type (more side markings) now has real MK3 grips and rear sight. The latter type is just box standard for now.

Hi guys. So instead of clogging up the standard pics thread, though it was time to do a separate one specifically. So this is for any weapon that has/ is seen in use with UK forces. This is open to anyone wanting to show off builds or get knowledge on the specifics of a British weapon, and so forth. So I'll start. My collection so far. L9A1 MK2 BROWNING L9A1 MK3 L9A1 MK3 DS L105A1 SIG 226 L105A2 SIG 226R L117A1 SIG 229 L131A1 GEN 4 GLOCK 17 L22A2 L85A2 AFGHAN 09 L85A2 TES L85A2/L123A2 UGL L85A3 L86A2 LSW L1A1 SLR L129A1 SHARPSHOOTER L115A3 AI338 L119A1 CQB L119A1 SFW COLT MODEL 725 COLT MODEL 715 COLT MODEL 701 COLT MODEL 604 COLT MODEL 603 L2A3 SMG L91A1 MP5SD L92A1 MP5A3 L74A1 M870 L128A1 M1014 L101A1 HK53 MC51SD G3A4 L1A1 66mm LAW66 L7A2 GPMG L108A1 MK1 MINIMI So first up we have both the shotguns. The L128A1, which is a based on a M1014 combat shotgun. This was brought in during operations in Afghanistan, and I believe it's still in service. This model is the cheap DE m56 model. I am planning on doing some work to this to make it a bit more realistic and less plastic looking. Plus just waiting on someone to do a metal body version. I know cyma did, but front end was wrong. Next up is the L74A1, which is an M870 shotgun. The SAS used both the short and long versions. Was brought in around the 80's and was still seen in use a few years back for door breaching in Afghanistan. This model is the G&P version, and I've added the folding stock and torch handguard. The standard end cap was removed and replaced with a genuine one that allows a sling swivel onto it. Some work to do in this too, but the quality is far superior to the DE. Next on the list is the 2 Sig P226's. One is the L105A1 and the other is the L105A2. The difference between the 2 visually is the A1 is the non railed version and the A2 is railed. The A1 was used by the SAS in the late 80s to early 90s. The A2 was brought in on a UOR (Urgent Operational Requirement) when we went into Afghanistan. The MoD at the time were looking at replacing the ageing browning HI power for something more modern. But the tender hadn't been released. So the sig was used as a quick fix for a short duration before we finally opted for the Glock 17 Gen 4. Both these pistols have full guarder kits and steel outer barrel. The railed version has the full tune up kit and steel external parts. The non railed is still to be worked on. The A1 boasts a real surefire torch, real early west german grips and early style sig rear sight. Both surefire and grips took alot of work to fit. Only work to do on these is on the uppers. Both of these unfortunately are U.S marked, where the British ones came straight from sig Europe. So trades will be filled then possibly cerakoted Still in the sig family, is the L117A1 or P229. I have very little info on these pistols other than was used by SAS and close protection teams. But have no pics of these in action. With mine, nothing special to report on this at the moment. It's just a box standard WE. I will be looking at getting correct trades done lown the line. But as no pics about of the 229 in service, it's hard to say what those trades are. But I would guess european/ West german, same as the P226 came with.

Now that is handy to know,......

Thanks to a member on this forum. Another British Marked Browning Mk3 So how have a mk2, mk3 early and now a mk3 late.

So main rifle is a classic army sar41 (mc51). The front end was a classic army MP5 SD. It takes a bit of work to get it all to fit. Some stick with just the mp5 cocking lever. But wanted to keep it realistic and used the G3 one. So had to elongate the slot for the cocking lever. Then you have to do a bit of cutting and filing on the inside to fit the mp5 front end. The sd handguard has to be dremeled wider at the back too, to fit over the g3 body.

No worries bud. Yeah I'm not sure. What makes me think it's a hk33 is size of ejection port and how thin the barrel possibly is. But it's a poor photo. Thing is with N.I. tours. They used alot of weapons for short periods as trials or specific things. But only a handful ever became "issued" or given an L designation. For example, the British army in N.I used the m79 "Blooper" extensively. But was never used anywhere else that I'm aware, or have seen. But I'm not going to go down that route too much or opens a can of worms.

Its not supposed to be a g3k. The G3A3&4 was in limit use in Northern Ireland. However... second pic looks like a hk33..... but is unclear. However.... the g3k is on my list to do next.

British Forces Collection updated. Now including SBS MC-51SD L101A1 (HK53) L9A1 DS (MK3 hi power) L117A1 (Sig P229) MODEL 603

Been working on this. FR Ordnance MC-51SD as made for the SAS/SBS Quite a bit needs altering to fit the mp5sd front to the G3 body. But only obvious mod externally is the charging slot was made longer to accommodate the G3 charging handle. But as no real pics available, it's hard to determine where the cocking lever actually stops on the SD variant. So stopped it just before sling point. Even though normal MC51 had the charging handle stop over the front sight.

A 3d print of the shield sms susat mount. As used by UKSF. Painted and weathered to look metal. And a real shield red dot.

As you say, I have had and sold alot of guns in my time. Now I can only speak for a few. I know a few are still running, and a few have died and been split. The the one I'm most proud of, was last year at NAF. Saw a TM famas, chatted to the guy, turns out it was my old one. Now I bought this famas new around 1997-98. And it's still going!!!! Damn things are indestructible. The one that broke my heart, was my TM M14 EBR. This had the full G&P EBR kit, correct king arms Silencer, G&P knights mounts. Real harris bipod. All G&P mid cap mags with 7.62 magpuls. The works. A year later, saw it for sale on an old forum that disappeared years ago (UKAZ, if any one remembers that one). Turns out he didn't like the ebr kit, found it too heavy. So stripped and sold it all, and turned it back to the basic M14 socom. Wasn't long after, that was then being sold for spares as had cracked the body and some how blown the gearbox. But didn't want to repair it. And that's one of about 5 guns I ever regretted selling.

Could be a newbie. Bought it, didn't enjoy the sport, trying to get rid.

I thought it was from ww2, as the .50 ammo belts in the wings would measure 9 yards? I've heard so many variations of where it may come from.

On the higher gas seems OK. Winter it does drop a little. But othe than hpa, not found a gbb pistol that doesn't drop slightly in winter. I did run on propane for a short while. But then you have to maintain the gun a bit more to stop it damaging the O rings. I've got a prime kit on another p226. Never had any issues to date. But the guarder body certainly looks sturdier. Which is weird as both ali and are similar size. May just be the paint coating playing tricks on the eyes.

I know it cost a bit to achieve. But if your looking for something that not only looks and feels stunning. But will also stand the test of time. Then may I suggest a TM P226 with full guarder kit! I ve got exactly that with the upgrades springs, hop up and blow back unit. Bought and put together by firesupport back in 2011. And never had an issue. And used it at weekend at NAF.

Thanks bud. Means alot. Yeah sure.