C8 Conversion

Zack The Ripper · August 6th, 2012, 16:16

Just a note on the stock; I have a CAR-15 stock that is actually from my dad's former service C8, and it's black, not CAG. Despite common conception, not all of the stocks and hand guards are in CAG as many soldiers, including my father (now retired) would constantly modify they're service weapons for their specific needs. As well, plain and simply, not every single stock and hand guard the military has in use for service weapons are colored to this spec. His old war buddy Mark even had a coyote coat quad rail system added to his C7A2 service rifle for a deployment in Afghanistan in 2008, so color is very subjective unless you are going for a true baseline C7 or C8 model with no additions/modifications (which from the thread it seems you are, which I totally dig by the way).

It's a little beat up because my father has actually used it in combat, and its missing the rubber shoulder butt, but I may be willing to part with it. If you have a hard time finding the right parts (i.e. CAR-15 stock) and are interested, maybe let me know. From the thread though there are listings of some sites you can purchase this stock from for fair pricing. If you want a 'true' CAG coat, your best bet would be a color mix to coat the stock as finding one already colored to spec will be rather difficult, and probably more expensive than necessary in my opinion.

PrIeSt · August 6th, 2012, 20:02

No platform yet, plan to build a GBB C8, the body/ internals will be chosen off what is easiest and best too use

Trying to find parts so I can price it out though

Zack The Ripper · August 7th, 2012, 12:58

In addition to what I stated above; don't need to have it all colored to CAG. Many of the soldiers here on recent excercise do not have hand guard, stock and their ELCAN in CAG. Some have one or two or all in black.: http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=143693

PrIeSt · August 7th, 2012, 14:33

Agreed. But all the ones I've had my hands on have been green. So I'd like to make it green. Just wish it was available in green. Rather than painting it.

Zack The Ripper · August 7th, 2012, 14:36

Yeah no, totally understandable. If you're looking for a baseline C8 or C7 the CAG color is the way to go.

Zack The Ripper · August 7th, 2012, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Synergy

Nearly done. The action is a bit sticky, so I have to work on that. The correct M4 Fiberlite is on its way with a new receiver extension as the two position aluminum CAR stock, while accurate for the first C8s, isn't accurate for a 2011 build C8FTHB/A3 (Note the serial number). Otherwise, apart from refinishing some parts with matte black engine paint, it's done.

Edit: Technically, if I were a reaaaaaaal stickler for attention, I'd be replacing the front sight post with a round match grade post.

Very nice work. What's the total estimate do you think?

jomor · August 7th, 2012, 22:56

I have to agree, nice job on that gun! I just got my stock in. CBSA have had my peq box and ris for almost a week! Next time I will bring them across myself.

PrIeSt · August 8th, 2012, 10:30

What's the best m4 gbb right now?

Zack The Ripper · August 8th, 2012, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by takagari

What's the best m4 gbb right now?

WE Tech has several models. In all honesty they're your best bet if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a good quality one. The RA Tech modified versions are good too, but can be a bit pricey.

Eien · August 8th, 2012, 14:21

Are those C8 extension barrels hard to find? Can't seem to find one lately.

MaybeStopCalling · August 8th, 2012, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eien

Are those C8 extension barrels hard to find? Can't seem to find one lately.

WGC shop had them, but they appear to be out of stock. You want the Proarms L119A1 barrel.

Eien · August 8th, 2012, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Synergy

WGC shop had them, but they appear to be out of stock. You want the Proarms L119A1 barrel.

Is it the WA barrel kit or did you use the extension from either kit?

jomor · August 8th, 2012, 22:06

Dumb question here, but are those barrel extension designed for aeg's as well as GBB?

MaybeStopCalling · August 8th, 2012, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eien

Is it the WA barrel kit or did you use the extension from either kit?

I used the extension from the WA kit, though the AEG one will work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomor

Dumb question here, but are those barrel extension designed for aeg's as well as GBB?

An AEG specific version does exist.

Tankdude · August 8th, 2012, 23:01

Make it.

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August 6th, 2012, 16:16	#61
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	CAR-15 Stock Just a note on the stock; I have a CAR-15 stock that is actually from my dad's former service C8, and it's black, not CAG. Despite common conception, not all of the stocks and hand guards are in CAG as many soldiers, including my father (now retired) would constantly modify they're service weapons for their specific needs. As well, plain and simply, not every single stock and hand guard the military has in use for service weapons are colored to this spec. His old war buddy Mark even had a coyote coat quad rail system added to his C7A2 service rifle for a deployment in Afghanistan in 2008, so color is very subjective unless you are going for a true baseline C7 or C8 model with no additions/modifications (which from the thread it seems you are, which I totally dig by the way). It's a little beat up because my father has actually used it in combat, and its missing the rubber shoulder butt, but I may be willing to part with it. If you have a hard time finding the right parts (i.e. CAR-15 stock) and are interested, maybe let me know. From the thread though there are listings of some sites you can purchase this stock from for fair pricing. If you want a 'true' CAG coat, your best bet would be a color mix to coat the stock as finding one already colored to spec will be rather difficult, and probably more expensive than necessary in my opinion. __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

August 6th, 2012, 20:02	#62
PrIeSt takagari Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anola(ish) MB	No platform yet, plan to build a GBB C8, the body/ internals will be chosen off what is easiest and best too use Trying to find parts so I can price it out though __________________ Eddie Creek, MB Airsoft Field, Valken Dealer, Local Age Verification [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]

August 7th, 2012, 12:58	#63
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	In addition to what I stated above; don't need to have it all colored to CAG. Many of the soldiers here on recent excercise do not have hand guard, stock and their ELCAN in CAG. Some have one or two or all in black.: http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=143693 __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

August 7th, 2012, 14:33	#64
PrIeSt takagari Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anola(ish) MB	Agreed. But all the ones I've had my hands on have been green. So I'd like to make it green. Just wish it was available in green. Rather than painting it. __________________ Eddie Creek, MB Airsoft Field, Valken Dealer, Local Age Verification [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]

August 7th, 2012, 14:36	#65
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Yeah no, totally understandable. If you're looking for a baseline C8 or C7 the CAG color is the way to go. __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

August 7th, 2012, 22:56	#67
jomor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa	Agreed I have to agree, nice job on that gun! I just got my stock in. CBSA have had my peq box and ris for almost a week! Next time I will bring them across myself.

August 8th, 2012, 10:30	#68
PrIeSt takagari Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anola(ish) MB	What's the best m4 gbb right now? __________________ Eddie Creek, MB Airsoft Field, Valken Dealer, Local Age Verification [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]

August 8th, 2012, 14:21	#70
Eien Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Are those C8 extension barrels hard to find? Can't seem to find one lately.

August 8th, 2012, 22:06	#73
jomor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa	DQ Dumb question here, but are those barrel extension designed for aeg's as well as GBB?

August 8th, 2012, 23:01	#75
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	Make it. (Systema PTW)

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