Systema PTW

[Tank94]

Wow , what else can I say ??

It's as beautiful externally and internally.

Systema really rocks

[SBranson23]

Well I've been messing around with different looks and set-ups and with the compatibilty of PTWs with RS parts, I have added a second upper.

Here's my latest incarnations.

First is the CAR15/C8 cross breed.




RS flash hider (modified to fit over M4 barrel)
RS front sight
RS gas tube
RS CAR handguards
RS delta ring/ barrel nut
RS A1 upper with shell deflector (C8) and teardrop forward assist (CAR15)
RS LMT charging handle
Systema lower and stock tube
RS Aluminum CAR stock and nut
RS VN mag converted (35-38 rnds)
Vietnam era rifle sling

I have a flat style slip ring on the way to replace the flared delta ring.
I also have an A1 grip that I will modify to fit.

So really I'm going for the CAR15 look but my lower is engraved with C8 markings and the A1 upper is a C8 upper due to the shell deflector:



I have another A1 upper that doesn't have the shell deflector but I am hesitant to use it for my PTW. We'll see.

My other set-up for a more modern look:





RS vortex flashhider (not shown yet)
RS KAC RAS
RS KAC vertical front grip
Surefire G2 flashlight with pressure switch
RS Aimpoint M2
RS B&T aimpoint mount
RS LMT BUIS
same lower and stock assembly
Built on the Systema upper.
Madbull GemTech Halo silencer

[wey ferro]

those are super nice, good work!
how was moding the lower? i havent read up on that yet

[SBranson23]

Thank you. The lower is the Systema lower. No mods except the new 490B motor.

[wey ferro]

you can do a rs lower though right?

[Dynamo]

no
cant say much else.

[trevor]

where did you get the engravings done on the lower?

[Moz]

PTW must be so expensive with all that real steel.

[Mr. G36!]

I can't wait 'till the day when Systema PTWs become run-of-the-mill crap and everyone's using real guns and Kevlar instead.

[SBranson23]

Originally Posted by wey ferro

you can do a rs lower though right?

I imagine it's possible but I'd imagine that's be very difficult... I'm not going there though...

Originally Posted by trevor

where did you get the engravings done on the lower?

Found a local cnc laser engraving place and took them the file. They converted it and voila.

As far as expensive... I prefer not to think of that though RS parts aren't any more expensive than airsoft parts, particularly bought used.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

you can use real upper receivers with a PTW... and everything fits in no issues?

How much mod is required to the upper?

[Lakonian]

Originally Posted by Brian McIlmoyle

you can use real upper receivers with a PTW... and everything fits in no issues?

How much mod is required to the upper?

Just a bit of dremeling, from what I've read. Maybe 1hr of work?

[wey ferro]

i think less then an hour

[SBranson23]

You need to cut material away for the gears to clear the side of the receiver. Also the cylinder unit is the same dimensions as RS except it is wider at the rear end the receiver so material must be ground away there too but not much. From there everything else fits.
It's my second converted upper so I knew what I had to do and with just a dremel it took me about 2 hours. Didn't want to go too fast. Also that is with alot of sliding the cylinder in then noting where a bit more had to be removed etc.
The front sight is a little tricky as I got one with pre-drilled holes that didn't line up properly with the cut-outs on the PTW barrel but I just threaded the holes and used 4 grub screws.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

I was looking for reasons to not get one of these things.... not more reasons why I should.....

The real problem is .. once you handle one.. and fire it... nothing else is even in the running .....

My L85s are good replicas... with RS dimensions... (mostly) but... still not quite the same feel....

Crap.... visa's on fire