Gordon Carbine Build List
Posted by Charlie's Custom Clones on Dec 21st 2022
Last updated: December 21, 2022
Before choosing parts, read the historical framework in 1993: Delta Had Already Built the Modern Carbine.
Gordon Carbine Build List
Upper
- Upper Receiver
- Clone Correct: C7 type carry handle
- Hollywood Correct: A2 carry handle
- Bolt Carrier Group: Phosphate Mil-Spec full auto BCG with chrome-lining.
- Barrel: Chrome-lined with 1:7 twist
- Correct: 14.5” - Matched barrel and suppressor set.
- Substitute:12.5” or 12.7” contoured for Ops Inc. style silencer
- Gas System:Carbine Length Gas Tube
- Rear Sight
- Clone Correct: A1
- Hollywood Correct: A2
- Front Sight: Non-F marked A2 Front Sight Base
- Charging Handle: Mil-Spec
- Forward Assist: A2
- Handguards: Short, ribbed style.
- Suppressor
- 14.5” Barrel:Allen Engineering M4
- 12.5”/12.7”:Allen Engineering AEM5 or Otter Creek Labs OCM5
- Suppressor Mount
- 14.5”: Ops Inc. style collar with no muzzle device.
- 12.5”/12.7”: Ops Inc. style muzzle brake and collar
Lower
- Lower Receiver: Colt A2
- Stock:Third Generation Collapsible
- Buffer System
- Receiver Extension: Mil-Spec
- Buffer and Spring:Carbine buffer and spring.
- Available as a kit.
- Pistol Grip:A2
- Trigger:Mil-Spec
- Trigger Guard: Mil-Spec
- Safety:Mil-Spec single side
- Lower Parts: Mil-Spec
- Magazine: 30-Round USGI aluminum
Accessories
- Optic
- Clone Correct: Aimpoint 3000 or 5000
- Substitutes: Aimpoint CompM2, M3, M4, or PRO
- Weaponlight
- Correct: SureFire 660 with or without tape switch.
- Substitutes: Modern reproduction or similar style 1” flashlight.
- Optional
- Enhanced Bolt Carrier Groups: Suppressed weapon systems can benefit from advancements made to the BCG in recent years. Some will choose to upgrade the BCG because it does not change the external profile of the weapon.
- Sling:USGI Sling
- Trigger Upgrades: While a Mil-Spec is correct, many choose to use an upgraded trigger that externally looks close enough such as the Geissele SSA or Rock River Arms two-stage.