StrangerDanger Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) A client of mine contracted with me back in October to build an H2O Extreme with a full list of accessories to be plated. We did some experimental things with this build to see if they’d work. Such as plating an IWC M600 backbone light body and a Surefire tailcap that I disassembled and machined to remove the shroud from the cap. The light itself works just fine being plated. Sadly we can’t get the head of the lights apart to plate the exterior. I will likely just have the head Cerakoted in titanium to match. A batch of A&S trigger frames came back plated. All of the markings were concealed during the process. I had several titanium components plated in NP3+ with excellent results. The receiver was beveled to permit faster loading. The profile was matched to the A&S trigger frame and a Freedom Fighter Tactical shell elevator. Build sheet on this one is as follows. It began as one of the phony Cerakote model H2O models. Carriercomp titanium magazine tube carriercomp spec Wolff spring Carriercomp follower Ava Tactical light Mount, mod1 IWC M600 Light Body Surefire M600U light,500 lumens Surefire tailcap, machined by me to remove the shroud Freedom Fighter Tactical handguards stippled by TangoDown Freedom Fighter Tactical Trigger/Disconnectors/Hammer Freedom Fighter Tactical Shell Elevator Freedom Fighter Tactical Wolff spec trigger pack spring kit Dave’s Metal Works Oversized Safety Beveled Loading port OEM collapsible stock Limbsaver buttpad with a modified Noveske adapter plate IWC QD sling mount Blueforcegear padded QD sling in Kryptec with silver nylon hardware Scalarworks Sync for the Trijicon RMR Trijicon RMR RM01, Nickel Boron plated Meprolight Night Sights Since I don’t know how to link from my phone to imagru: https://imgur.com/a/asGZ3 Edited January 19, 2018 by StrangerDanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unobtanium Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) That looks awesome! You could always do an Arisaka/Malkoff head, and work directly with them to achieve your plating desires re: the head of the light. Also...that's a lot of work instead of just buying Z61 tail-cap...or did you look and could not source one? Edited January 19, 2018 by Unobtanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVATactical.com Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Also...that's a lot of work instead of just buying an E2 tail-cap... Sadly, more than a year ago, Surefire discontinued all of the non-flared .8 inch / scout tailcaps when every single production light in that size came with the flared tailcap. So they simply were not available. Since that time, Surefire has reintroduced E series lights with non-flared tailcaps but they have not made the tailcaps available as a part. So, the only way to get one is used (pretty dried up),buy a complete light and sell the parts you don't want, or the best way is to have SD make you one. The market is changing again, as Surefire's new scout light will not have a .8 inch body anymore as it supports a larger OD battery. They've been extremely unclear if the standard scouts will continue to be available, doesn't look good as distributors don't seem to have stock... so....? Edited January 19, 2018 by AVATactical.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Sadly, more than a year ago, Surefire discontinued all of the non-flaired .8 inch / scout tailcaps when every single production light in that size came with the flared tailcap. So they simply were not available. Since that time, Surefire has reintroduced E series lights with non-flared tailcaps but they have not made the tailcaps available as a part. So, the only way to get one is used (pretty dried up) or but a complete light and sell the parts you don't want, or the best way is to have SD make you one. The market is changing again, as Surefire's new scout light will not have a .8 inch body anymore as it supports a larger OD battery. They've been extremely unclear if the standard scouts will continue to be available, doesn't look good as distributors don't seem to have stock... so....? Roger that. If you do much with lights, I suggest a CPF.com account. You can find anything at all there and usually it sells reasonably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks Joel, I don’t think I can access the hyperlinks from my phone. As Joel mentioned, those caps are dried up for the most part. I have a lathe, so it’s actually pretty fast to remove the shroud. Maybe 4 or 5 minutes of machine time taking my time and putting a nice beveled profile on the edges. The actual switch comes apart pretty easily with a pair of snapring pliers. Most of the time I just have the caps Cerakoted in batches. I have tried Alumablack in the past, it works okay, but cosmetically it isn’t that great. The action feels like it has had 10,000 rounds through it. Everything is smooth as butter. I had to order a replacement pin for the rear sight. My punch exploded when installing it and it got sent in to low earth orbit, never to be seen again. I disassembled his pistol grip stock and sent the sling mounting hardware in for plating too. I have two more M4’s being sent in soon. One is a flag edition limited edition and another is a true H2O that is going to have the bevel work done and one of those Asguard Defense rail systems. It should look cool at the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendeepdiver Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The only words I can think of is amazing when I look at the work that you've done. I want to thank you so much for the long-distance support and guidance you've been giving me on my M4 Le project getting it setup for 3 gun. Thanks again, Ken in Sarasota Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Always glad to help. Kind of liking this build without the rear iron sight housing. I’m not sure how much crap would blow out the three holes in the receiver during firing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVATactical.com Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I didn't even catch the rear site being gone. You can use plugs to fill those no? Be cool to see one with the front site shaved if it's not going to be used. Difficult to reverse though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 I’d probably try firing it with gritted teeth first. Chances are behind the bolt carrier, not much would come out. The rear sight is quite heavy too. I bet it weighs more than the scalaroworks/Trijicon optic. Mine of the members here removed the front sight tower. He said he had to cook it off with a torch then refinish the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intervention Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Sweet, Very Nice Work right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topleft Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Impressive, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2_shootr Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 A stunningly beautiful M4 Would also like to commend you of your photography skills. The superb lighting & angle enhance the craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thanks! Not bad for my ipotato in the garage! The 50 year old wood bench does help. The NP3 tends to glow in photos. Now if only I could get ahold of the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2_shootr Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What ever works....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intervention Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Mighty fine work there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Got some better pictures of this. Just waiting on Cerakote for the light head and tailcap lock ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M2_shootr Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I just soiled myself......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intervention Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 StrangerDanger that is one nice build you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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