The HIStory

We’ve always been firearms enthusiast and interested in history, especially World War I, World War II and The Vietnam War.

Spc. Nicholas Haney, from the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, on patrol.

December 8th 2005

Mosul - Iraq

Paratrooper of 82nd Airborne Division's Company B , 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment provides security for a meeting between Gen. John Abizaid, commander of the U.S. Central Command, and the Al Fallujah Council.

February 20th 2004

Fallujah - Iraq

Build Log:

MW2 M4A1 - Replica

Model 921

Caliber - 5.56x45 NATO / .223 Remington

Overall Length - 36 Inches / 91.44 cm

Weight - 9 LBS / 4.08 Kg

Notes: Loaded - 30 Round Magazine, Sling & Laser

Parts Specifications:

Barrel

Length - 16 Inches

Profile - Government / M4

1:7 Rifling Twist

M4 Barrel Extension

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: 1/2x28 Thread

Muzzle Device‍

A2 Compensator

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: 5.56; 1/2x28 Thread

Gas Tube

Carbine Length Gas Tube

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Upper Receiver‍

M4A1 Complete Upper Receiver‍

M4 Feed Ramps

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

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

Carbine Length Quad Rail Handguard

Manufacturer - Midwest Industries

Lower Receiver‍

Stripped Lower Receiver

Manufacturer - Anderson Manufacturing

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

AR-15 Milspec Lower Parts Kit

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Stock‍ & Receiver Extension Assembly

M4 'Waffle' Stock

Carbine Length Buffer Tube

Carbine Length Buffer Spring

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Buffer Weight

H3 Carbine Length Buffer

Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Notes: Buffer Weight: 5.5 oz

Pistol Grip‍

A1 Grip

Manufacturer - Linemount

Magazine

USGI Style 30-Round Magazine

Manufacturer - Brownells

Rear Sight BUIS

MBUS 3 Rear Sight

Manufacturer - Magpul

Optic

HS510C Red Dot

Manufacturer - Holosun

Attachments / Accessories

Sling

Slingster Coyote

Manufacturer - Ferro Concepts

Pistol Grip Plug

with CR2032 battery

Foregrip

Broomstick Foregrip

Manufacturer - Knight’s Armament Company

Rail Cover

4-Slot Rail Cover

Manufacturer - Knight's Armament Company

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.

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.

A list of parts and tools used can be found below. For those who want to build their own MW2 M4A1.