CANSOFCOM Colt Canada C8IUR (pics by Larry Vickers)

ShadowTwoSix · July 7th, 2015, 14:25

Having said all that, I may have found a new RS rail that more closely mimics the IUR size & shape more than anything I've found so far. Enter the Troy Industries M-Lok Battlerail!

https://troyind.com/products/m-lok-556-aluminum-9-blk

Regardless of rail, I still have to add some sort of narrow piece of sheet metal to cover the remaining slots from the side rails back to the rear of the rail and add the single picatinny slot at the very rear (as you can see in this pic from Larry Vickers):

-=ArchAngel=- · July 8th, 2015, 02:00

kac is coming out with their urx4 m-lok rail soon, too. Also look at the side portions of the handguard that are flat. I believe those are some magpul m-lok type 1 rail covers. Perhaps u could go that route instead of sheet metal

ShadowTwoSix · July 8th, 2015, 05:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=ArchAngel=-

kac is coming out with their urx4 m-lok rail soon, too. Also look at the side portions of the handguard that are flat. I believe those are some magpul m-lok type 1 rail covers. Perhaps u could go that route instead of sheet metal

Indeed! I will check that out!!! And the rail covers... Oh yeah, if I don't have to go the other route, that'd be just fine with me! Thanks for posting that!

ravan318 · July 13th, 2015, 04:44

After combining some studies from ShadowTwoSix and other references from other threads in this forum, this is what my current C8A3 looks like.
My current C8 impression:

Originally I opted for a more conventional C8 look by spraying the CADPAT light green with the original carbine stock and butt pad, but once I upgraded my Multicam kit to CSOR impression, I also upgraded the rest of my gun to more "customized SOF" style. With this I added the 2" barrel extension (haven't made the custom barrel extension yet), Vortex flash hider, used VLTOR stock, and changed the RIS and removed the delta ring. For accessories I used the EOTECH 552 and the PEQ-15. I also wasn't able to get the proper engravings for the fire selector unfortunately, so I think I will redo the CNC someday to get it right.

ShadowTwoSix · July 31st, 2015, 06:15

So I was just wasting a bit of time with Pimp-My-Gun and did this...

ShadowTwoSix · August 19th, 2015, 05:12

The idea is to have two full rifles. Just need another lower/upper set and I'll be good to go! As you can see in one of the images, my trades are still the non CF Diemaco trades and that irks me constantly. Hopefully with a new body set I can get proper trades engraved and have peace of mind! At that point, I'll leave the G&P Diemaco body to my backup. :P

Oh... and paint!

CanTacBro · August 19th, 2015, 12:21

Awesome !!!!

ravan318 · September 29th, 2015, 04:39

Hey Shadow how did you get the silencer to work/attached to the gun?

I have the Vortex Flash Hider and the Ops Inc 12th Suppressor, but I don't know how to attach the suppressor to the gun. Can you explain if there are anything else I have missed?

Thanks

ShadowTwoSix · September 29th, 2015, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravan318

Hey Shadow how did you get the silencer to work/attached to the gun?

I have the Vortex Flash Hider and the Ops Inc 12th Suppressor, but I don't know how to attach the suppressor to the gun. Can you explain if there are anything else I have missed?

Thanks

Yeah I didn't. Not yet anyway. It's the SPR flash hider stuck on there as a placeholder. Just thought I pop it on to take pics of my boomstick with the suppressor. The suppressor is purely for looks and serves no other purpose on my build as the SPR flash hider does not allow a longer inner barrel to protrude through the bore at the very front as it's too narrow. Besides, I'm a firm believer in Hop-up / barrel group mods to increase range & accuracy over and above longer inner barrels.

I still hope to have a functional machined flash hider some day that will allow the suppressor but for now I'll just throw on the SPR if needed.

:P

ravan318 · September 29th, 2015, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowTwoSix

Yeah I didn't. Not yet anyway. It's the SPR flash hider stuck on there as a placeholder. Just thought I pop it on to take pics of my boomstick with the suppressor. The suppressor is purely for looks and serves no other purpose on my build as the SPR flash hider does not allow a longer inner barrel to protrude through the bore at the very front as it's too narrow. Besides, I'm a firm believer in Hop-up / barrel group mods to increase range & accuracy over and above longer inner barrels.

I still hope to have a functional machined flash hider some day that will allow the suppressor but for now I'll just throw on the SPR if needed.

:P

Thanks. So in other words I have to use the SPR flash hider in order to attach the silencer is that what you mean? Or is there a way or some possibilities to use the Vortex and the silencer together?

ShadowTwoSix · September 30th, 2015, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravan318

Thanks. So in other words I have to use the SPR flash hider in order to attach the silencer is that what you mean? Or is there a way or some possibilities to use the Vortex and the silencer together?

No there's no way I know of to use the airsoft version Smith-style Vortex flash hider to attach the Ops Inc suppressor. It needs to be narrower by at least 1-2mm and threaded on the outside. You could in theory find a machine shop to mill down the front diameter a bit and have the rear threaded on the outside. Only problem I foresee might be the front prongs getting too thin to look realistic.

My preference is to design one from scratch almost identical look to the Smith Enterprises Vortex G6A2-SBV but using the dimensions from the front end of the SPR flash hider. Now I just need someone to machine it for me!

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ravan318 · October 4th, 2015, 08:48

What will be the model marking on the C8 if I'm dressing the rifle up as CANSOFCOM style? C8A3? SFW?

And do the CSOR/JTF2/SOFCOM still use the Simon Sleeve for their CANSOFCOM rifles?

ShadowTwoSix · October 5th, 2015, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravan318

What will be the model marking on the C8 if I'm dressing the rifle up as CANSOFCOM style? C8A3? SFW?

My guess is they would be somewhat older lowers paired with CQB & IUR uppers but there may very well be newer A2 & A3 lowers as well. Keep in mind the model designations indicate out of factory configurations more than anything (with some specific exceptions). Since there is no specific CBQ model designation it seems logical that the CANSOFCOM setups would include various lowers. PM'd you with more on this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravan318

And do the CSOR/JTF2/SOFCOM still use the Simon Sleeve for their CANSOFCOM rifles?

Looks like it as per these recent images:

Chotto · October 5th, 2015, 16:36

Have you tried some of the local maker spaces in your or neighboring Communities? I know when planning one here I visited one that had their own CNC router/laser engraver. Usually there is a cost to join or some such, but it could solve your issues in finding someone to do the work. They would train you to use their machinery. Just a thought.

ShadowTwoSix · October 7th, 2015, 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chotto

Have you tried some of the local maker spaces in your or neighboring Communities? I know when planning one here I visited one that had their own CNC router/laser engraver. Usually there is a cost to join or some such, but it could solve your issues in finding someone to do the work. They would train you to use their machinery. Just a thought.

That's VERY interesting! Thank you Chotto for that idea!!! I will definitely have to look into it in this area.

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July 7th, 2015, 14:25	#61
ShadowTwoSix Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Langley, British Columbia	Having said all that, I may have found a new RS rail that more closely mimics the IUR size & shape more than anything I've found so far. Enter the Troy Industries M-Lok Battlerail! https://troyind.com/products/m-lok-556-aluminum-9-blk Regardless of rail, I still have to add some sort of narrow piece of sheet metal to cover the remaining slots from the side rails back to the rear of the rail and add the single picatinny slot at the very rear (as you can see in this pic from Larry Vickers): __________________ ShadowTwoSix's Airsoft Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftAllThingsTactical/

July 8th, 2015, 02:00	#62
-=ArchAngel=- Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	kac is coming out with their urx4 m-lok rail soon, too. Also look at the side portions of the handguard that are flat. I believe those are some magpul m-lok type 1 rail covers. Perhaps u could go that route instead of sheet metal Last edited by -=ArchAngel=-; July 8th, 2015 at 02:34..

July 31st, 2015, 06:15	#65
ShadowTwoSix Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Langley, British Columbia	So I was just wasting a bit of time with Pimp-My-Gun and did this... __________________ ShadowTwoSix's Airsoft Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftAllThingsTactical/ Last edited by ShadowTwoSix; May 2nd, 2016 at 03:26.. Reason: Replaced image

July 13th, 2015, 04:44	#64
ravan318 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver	After combining some studies from ShadowTwoSix and other references from other threads in this forum, this is what my current C8A3 looks like. My current C8 impression: Originally I opted for a more conventional C8 look by spraying the CADPAT light green with the original carbine stock and butt pad, but once I upgraded my Multicam kit to CSOR impression, I also upgraded the rest of my gun to more "customized SOF" style. With this I added the 2" barrel extension (haven't made the custom barrel extension yet), Vortex flash hider, used VLTOR stock, and changed the RIS and removed the delta ring. For accessories I used the EOTECH 552 and the PEQ-15. I also wasn't able to get the proper engravings for the fire selector unfortunately, so I think I will redo the CNC someday to get it right.

August 19th, 2015, 12:21	#67
CanTacBro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2015	Awesome !!!!

September 29th, 2015, 04:39	#68
ravan318 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver	Hey Shadow how did you get the silencer to work/attached to the gun? I have the Vortex Flash Hider and the Ops Inc 12th Suppressor, but I don't know how to attach the suppressor to the gun. Can you explain if there are anything else I have missed? Thanks

October 4th, 2015, 08:48	#72
ravan318 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver	What will be the model marking on the C8 if I'm dressing the rifle up as CANSOFCOM style? C8A3? SFW? And do the CSOR/JTF2/SOFCOM still use the Simon Sleeve for their CANSOFCOM rifles?

October 5th, 2015, 16:36	#74
Chotto Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Markham	Have you tried some of the local maker spaces in your or neighboring Communities? I know when planning one here I visited one that had their own CNC router/laser engraver. Usually there is a cost to join or some such, but it could solve your issues in finding someone to do the work. They would train you to use their machinery. Just a thought.

CANSOFCOM Colt Canada C8IUR (pics by Larry Vickers)

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