The History

Build Log:

Commando - Replica

Caliber - 5.56x45 NATO / .223 Remington

Overall Length - 38.75 Inches / 98.425cm

Weight - 10.25 LBS / 4.65 Kg

Notes: Loaded - 20-Round + 20-Round Fast Mag & Sling

Parts Specifications:

Barrel

10.5" Carbine Barrel Assembly

Length - 10.5 Inches

Profile - Government

1:7 Rifling Twist

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: 1/2x28 Thread

Muzzle Device‍

A2 Flash Hider

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: 1/2x28 Thread

Gas Tube‍

Carbine Length Gas Tube

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Upper Receiver‍

Forged AR-15 Upper Receiver‍

‍Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Charging Handle

Milspec AR-15 Charging Handle

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Bolt Carrier Group

5.56 Phosphate MPI Full-Auto Bolt Carrier Group

Manufacturer - Toolcraft

Notes: Chrome Lined Gas Key; Hardened to USGI Specifications

Handguard

XM177 Handguard

Manufacturer - Linemount

Rear Sight

Folding Battle Sight

Manufacturer - Troy

Notes: Mounted backwards for accuracy to CoD Black Ops

Lower Receiver‍

Stealth Lower Receiver

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: A2 Profile

Fire Control Group

ARC Fire 3-Position Fire Control Group

Manufacturer - AS Designs

Notes: Safe, Semi-Auto, Full Semi-Auto

Lower Parts Kit

Milspec Lower Parts Kit

Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Receiver Extension

Carbine Length Buffer Tube

Carbine Length Buffer Spring

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Buffer Weight

Carbine H3 Length Buffer

Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Notes: Buffer Weight: 5.5 oz

Pistol Grip‍

A1 Grip

Manufacturer - Linemount

Stock‍

CAR-15 Stock

Manufacturer - Harrington & Richardson

Magazine

USGI Style 20-Round Magazine x2

Manufacturer - Duramag

Attachments / Accessories

Sling

M1 Sling

Notes: Wrapped around rifle blocking bolt catch release for accuracy to CoD Black Ops.

USGI Magazine Coupler

Notes: To pair 2 magazines together to replicate 'Fast Mags' from CoD Black Ops.

Tools Used / Recommended Tools

Bench Vice

Notes: Needed for holding receivers in place during assembly.

Upper Receiver Rod

Notes: Keeps barrel secure while torquing barrel nut(very important), installing muzzle devices and keeps upper receiver stable while installing sights/optics.

Handguard Tool

Notes: Makes install & removal of handguards far easier on rifles with Slip & Delta rings.

Lower Receiver Vise Block

AR-15 Armorer's Wrench

Notes: Needed for barrel nut and buffer tube installs, helps with muzzle devices that are compatible.

Torque Wrench

Notes: Needed for installation of barrel nut.

Pin Starter Punch Set

Notes: Helps with installing trickier roll pins such as bolt catch or trigger guard.

Pin Punch Set

Center Punch Set

Notes: Needed for staking endplates / castle nuts on carbine buffer tubes.

Takedown Pin Install Tool

Notes: Greatly decreases the difficulty of installing front takedown pins without losing detents / springs.

3/16" Hex T-Handle Wrench

Notes: Allows easy access for removal & installation of pistol grips ensuring proper torque for installation.

Snap Ring Pliers

Notes: Needed for indexing snap ring that holds Slip / Delta ring while installing gas tube into upper receiver on milspec barrel nuts.

5.56 NATO Headspace Gauges

Notes: Used for ensuring proper chamber headspace between your bolt and barrel.

A list of parts and tools used can be found below. For those who want to build their own Commando.