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URGI Count Blemula Geissele Near Clone Budget 14.5" Rifle - Black - 2024 Potomac Armory Production Build

MSRP: $2,295.95
$1,399.89
(You save $896.06 )
SKU:
G0835211
Availability:
built to order, allow 4 to 6 weeks +/- to ship
M4A1 Geissele "Blemula" USASOC 14.5" Military Clone Budget Rifle - Black - 2024 Potomac Armory Production Build

URGI "Count Blemula" Near Clone 14.5" Rifle — Geissele-Based Budget Build from Potomac Armory for CCC

The Upper Receiver Group, Improved (URGI) is the current-generation handguard and upper receiver configuration fielded by USASOC units, built around the Geissele Mk16 rail system. A factory-correct Geissele URGI upper commands a premium price and limited availability. The "Count Blemula" program takes a different approach — Potomac Armory builds these rifles for CCC using genuine Geissele blemished components that have cosmetic imperfections but meet full mechanical and dimensional specifications.

What "Blemished" Actually Means

Geissele classifies components as blemished for cosmetic reasons — minor anodizing inconsistencies, small tool marks, or finish variations that do not affect function. Every blem component passes the same dimensional and hardness inspections as a first-quality part. The result is a rifle that shoots identically to a full-price Geissele URGI but carries cosmetic marks that most shooters will never notice under field use. This is not a compromise in function — it is a compromise in vanity.

Build Specifications

The Count Blemula features a 14.5" mid-length gas system barrel — a step up from the carbine-length gas found on most 14.5" builds. Mid-length gas reduces bolt velocity and felt recoil, extending component life and improving controllability. The barrel is pinned and welded with a Surefire-compatible muzzle device to achieve the legal 16" overall barrel length without NFA registration. The rifle ships as a complete, ready-to-fire package in black finish.

Who This Is For

This rifle is built for shooters who want Geissele URGI performance and aesthetics without the full retail cost. It is also an excellent platform for anyone building a near-clone M4A1 Block III / URGI configuration who plans to add their own optic, light, and accessories. The Geissele Mk16 rail provides M-LOK attachment at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock with a full-length Picatinny top rail.

Pair With

→ Geissele Super Duty Receiver Set in DDC — For a Two-Tone Build

→ LaRue MBT-2S Trigger — Drop-In Upgrade

Ships as a firearm; FFL transfer required. CCC and Potomac Armory have been building URGI and Geissele-platform rifles together since 2020 — reach out for current availability and lead times.

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