Welcome to Episode #135 of the AR15 Podcast.
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Main Topic –
Mk18 Clones (SOPMOD Block I and II)
- How’d Naader get into this?
- The Airsoft world
- Evolution of the CQBR/Mk18 program
- Rails, barrels, accessories
- Difference between units, branches
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_Quarters_Battle_Receiver
CQBR project removed from SOPMOD, taken over by NSWC, Crane, type-classified as the Mk 18 Mod 0.
10.3” barrel, gas port opened up from 1.6 to 1.8mm. 1-piece gas ring instead of 3 rings. Commercial extractor spring + o-ring around extractor.
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2003smallarms/john.ppt
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/641240_Official_Mk_18_and_CQBR_Photo_and_Discussion_Thread.html
http://loadoutroom.com/51/m4a1-cqbrmk-18-5-56x45mm/
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