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Old June 20th, 2009, 11:31   #1
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C8 Discussion Thread

Hey guys! I'm finally getting started on my C8 project. I'd just like to have a discussion thread on C8s in general. I've done my research, but I always find a discussion to be more helpful. Any tips on how to get started? Pics? Info? Please discuss.

First of all, I'm pretty sure I have seen pictures of CF members with a Crane stock, could this be possible? I'd like to store my battery in the stock, I don't think I'd like the front heaviness of a PEQ. Any pictures of C8s would be very appreciated.

I know this is an out of the blue thread, but I just feel like there is no specific thread on C8s.


Please discuss,

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Old June 20th, 2009, 11:50   #2
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I'm thinking of doing something like this:








I like the look of the last picture, but do the replica EOtechs work well in daylight?

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Old June 20th, 2009, 11:55   #3
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A lot of guys have gone out an purchased their own stock(VLTOR, LMT, etc) for their C7/C8 rifles aswell as pistol grips, vert grips, RAS handguards and lights. And a lot of guys have gotten their own sights such as EoTech, Aimpoint, ACOG, schimdt & bender, etc. Aswell as iron sights like the carrying handle/iron sight aswell as fixed an folding BUIS.

The C8 is now issued with an EoTech sight; some places will issue the C8 with the C79 Elcan aswell as the EoTech.

And for the IR laser stuff; the CF uses the PEQ2 and PAQ4. Also we get the M3X Tactical Illuminator flashlight to mount on our rifles.



Here's an example of a standard C8A1 and a C8SFW with personal add ons.
http://www.gun-world.net/USA/M16/diemaco/c8_sfw.jpg



The new C8A3 rifles come standard with
regular/standard plastic handguards, pistol grip an stock in a OD colour
OD Cadex folding vertical grip
EoTech 552
Diemaco/Colt Canada BUIS
And depending on the unit you would also be issued the M3X light and a C79 sight.
Thanks for the info. So you can customize your basic C8?
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Old June 20th, 2009, 12:07   #4
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Ok, thanks.

I'm building off a CA M15A4.

I'm thinking of adding:
- a crane stock to store my battery and/or PEQ (maybe wired to front and back)
- plastic handguard with small rail and Triad rail
- heavy barrel
- Aimpoint
- Vert grip

Any suggestions?
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Old June 20th, 2009, 12:29   #5
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Yes, I forgot to mention a BUIS.

May I ask what the difference between RIS and RAS is?

Thanks.

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Old June 20th, 2009, 14:17   #6
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I like the look of the last picture, but do the replica EOtechs work well in daylight?
If you buy the replicas, they are somewhat a bit visible in daylight.
The real EOTechs, are very visible.
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Old June 20th, 2009, 14:31   #7
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If you are going for a C8 in general look... Don't forget that the CF isn't the only group using them. So you do have a lot of room for personnal choices.
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Old June 20th, 2009, 15:41   #8
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I have an HK416 crane stock on my C8, and a Guarder crane stock on my C7. For me, it's more about functionality than looks. I want the CF weapons and their general look (including the proper C7/C8 receivers), but I won't give up the funcitonality of being able to fit a nice high capacity battery.
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Old June 20th, 2009, 16:34   #9
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That's why I'm going to put a crane stock on there.

Thanks a lot for the info guys!
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Old June 20th, 2009, 17:14   #10
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Here you can see both my C7 and C8 with their crane stocks. I like the look better than the standard small M4 stock. Add to that the ability to have a nice nigh capacity battery, and it's a winner to me, even though it's not 100% accurate for looks.

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Old June 20th, 2009, 17:27   #11
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Here's my C8A3 so far... still a few things to add.
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Old June 20th, 2009, 18:16   #12
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Crunchmeister; like I said in an earliar post a lot of guys(including myself) have their own person add ons on their issued rifles including stocks. So your C7 an C8 is accurate.
Yup. Not 100% accurate to "issue" standard, but accurate to "in the field" standard. Works for me. Like I said, I take function over cosmetics any day.
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Old June 20th, 2009, 23:31   #13
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Are the heavy barrels only bigger at the end? So basically, could the standard RAS/RIS fit on a heavy barrel?
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Old June 21st, 2009, 00:08   #14
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IE :
RAS: http://www.ebairsoft.com/tactical-handguard-p-904.html
Crane stock : http://www.ebairsoft.com/extended-ba...lack-p-66.html
BUIS : http://www.ebairsoft.com/dboys-arms-...ht-p-1335.html
OR
http://www.ebairsoft.com/rear-sight-...il-p-1145.html
Would this one be high enough for the stock triangle M4 front sight?

Any suggestions regarding parts choice? They must be compatible with Classic Army. Are these models compatible?

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Old June 24th, 2009, 17:53   #15
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Are the heavy barrels only bigger at the end? So basically, could the standard RAS/RIS fit on a heavy barrel?
Yes. The dimension of the barrel usually has no effect on the use of an rail kit (unless its drastic). The D-ring and gas block are where the rails lock in after all
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