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Yeah the L129 generally has the 6x zoom version of the ACOG, which you're right in saying doesn't have an airsoft equivalent, which is a bit of a kick in the nads.

 

You also read correctly. I was reading around the other day, looking for a new Sig and I found out Inokatsu make a body kit for the Marui that sells for around £1300... Very very very rare and only a few were made, I think there's only 80 in the world.

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First link isn't working for me.

 

But the second one is, so at least I know I can use a standard-ish scope for it instead.

 

Grounded Pilot is selling a custom L129 build... Well, it's in the swaps section. I want it... Waaaa.

 

Edit: Sorted the first link: http://photobucket.com/albums/k495/mike5811/93dca0ba.jpg

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Ok, so I have the M4 for the C8 build now.

 

Barrel extension ought to be here soon, next step will be to get the RIS/RAS.

 

Which would be most accurate to the real steel?

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Got a picture of one? Google doesn't help much, shows Citreon C8s and if I search "c8 diemaco" it doesn't show ones with rails, just the standard M4 handguard.

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This is the best photo I can find that isn't an airsoft project:

 

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http...Aw&dur=3170

 

Edit:

 

Even that's an airsoft one actually <_<

 

Might as well just link you to Zero In, there's a whole picture thread devoted to them. I just want the RIS identifying by name so I can search for one.

 

Actually there's some alright photos of real ones here: http://www.rm45.com/l119/l119a1.php

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Is that standard 7" RIS?

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The M4 I have has an outer barrel that's a half inch too long for it to be an accurate L119, so I'm thinking of getting this at some point. Probably not for a while though...

 

http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/gp-c...r-ras-front-set

 

Brings the barrel down to the 10 inches it needs to be and gives me the RAS at the same time.

 

Cost is mental though... Anyone know if it can be got anywhere for cheaper?

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I thought you were already getting the barrel done?

 

If so, may I suggest ARES 7" RIS Kit for M4. I have the M16 length one and it's really good quality.

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I'm getting the extension sent my way, and I could get the current one cut down for a mere £10, but it's a lot of faff and a massive wait 'cos it's all done by a Spanish guy who only comes to the UK periodically for a month at a time and it all has to be done through a middle man on another forum.

 

It probably is my best bet, but that still leaves me with the RIS/RAS issue.

 

Got a link for the Ares kit?

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It can't be difficult to shorten the barrel. Cut it to the length you want (+ thread length) and then re-thread it the same as it was. Then re-spray it black paint if it needs it.

 

ARES RIS Kit: http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/ares-m4ris-kit

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How is that easy?

 

Cutting metal that thick is hard enough as it is, let alone doing it perfectly adjacent to the barrel. Rethreading isn't exactly easy either.

 

Unfortunately I lack a metal work shop in my garage, I imagine you and everyone you know must have one if you think it's that easy. =/

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14mm x 1 tap and die kit, thread the barrel further until it's the length you want. Then cut off any extra thread, the cutting doesn't have to be neat as it'll be hidden by the flash hider. To turn the barrel when threading, put something through the opposite end of it where it fits into the receiver.

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The kits seem to cost more than it'd cost me to get sent off and done by the other guy, so I might as well do that if I can organise it. I'm not in a mental rush.

 

The RIS is the priority here, not the barrel length.

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one thing to note is the barrel thread may noe be standard "m14" bolt thread, which might mean you will need to get an unstandardised die size to get a finer thread.

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It is standard 14mm positive threading.

 

RIS people! RIS! Forget I said anything about the barrel lol.

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It's m14 x 1, I've looked already.

 

And get the ARES RIS, it's the best quality you're going to get without buying a whole front set (G&P).

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I don't know which RIS you mean! Ares make a load of different ones, I can't find a 7" M4 RIS set I like the look of.

 

I'm after something similar to the M5 RAS kit your M16 is fitted with. Except M4 sized, obv.

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The one I linked to previously, when you asked for it! How can you not find any you like the look of? They're all the same - black (or grey), two piece (top and bottom), help in by delta ring and handguard cap, 7 inches long, and have numbered rails (cheaper ones don't). I suggested ARES because they're gun-grey rather than black and they have numbered rails.

 

Here's the link again: http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/ares-m4ris-kit

 

 

Are you going to the NAE? You need shooting.

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No I'm not, can't afford it.

 

Or this build...

 

I'm going to have to rewire if I get the RIS and I can't really be arsed to do it... Also I don't have an armourers wrench, so I can't even fit it.

 

On my imminent "To buy" list, I've got:

 

6 more Emags

That RIS (I think I'll go for it over the other ones)

A tight bore - 6.01 (I'm mythbusting the jamming rumours)

And another LLM

 

Which comes to about £350+

 

Prioritising is a bitch.

 

I've not even found a barrel yet, I need it to be 16 inches long - about 400mm, or less and have an ID of 6.01... Anyone know of any?

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You suck, I wanted you to be the first person on the receiving end of my sniper once it's upgraded.

 

 

I can find you an inner barrel: http://www.x-fire.org/etop/01.html

 

Second section, "For AEG/Tokyo Marui"

For "M4 SPORTER", length 420mm, cost 9870 JPY (£80.57).

It's the 17th one down.

 

 

Why do you need an armourer's wrench?

Re-wiring isn't too bad anyway, get a V2 ASCU :P

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I need to rewire to the stock tube though, which I've no idea how to do... 'Cos there's a f*ck-off screw going through the receiver end of it to attach it to the gun...

 

Gonna need a drill to do it I think. Can't see any other way of doing it. I need an armourer's wrench to get the barrel out so I can (get someone else to) cut it shorter.

 

I also thought I'd need it for the RIS, but since I'm now getting that Ares RIS, I imagine it isn't as important anymore.

 

Can't see the appeal in the ASCU anymore really. I only wanted one before to get a burst mode, but I want auto with the L119. Trigger response is spot on as it is, so the only point in it I can see is to make the wiring less of a pain and I'm not paying £60+ just to save myself some minor grief.

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Have you had the stock tube off the gun yet? It's quite simple really..

 

You don't need an armourer's wrench, I've managed to get barrels out using Allen keys and screw drivers, put it in the delta ring and then force it and it'll unscrew.

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My AR-15 barrel nut spanner is from gunner airsoft, really not expensive at all. Very chunky metal, seen quite a lot of use in its' intended role and I've used it more times than I care to remember as a hammer when drifting out various roll/spring pins; still going strong. You can probably pick one up on ebay at a guess, and either way if you get a 7.4 nun-chuck lipo you can put a battery inside a KAC type RIS handguard.

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I guess it makes sense to at least try and ram a LiPo in there before looking into rewiring it. I'll have to wait and see how the situation fairs once the RIS arrives.

 

As for the stock tube rewiring job, I haven't actually had it off yet. I guess I'm just making assumptions based on my M16 related experiences...

 

Stealing screw drivers from work because I didn't own one long enough to fit down the stock... lol.

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