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Building the Black Hawk Down M14

Images from the movie.

The actor has his personal M1A Scout in a Blackfeather RS chassis.
 

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I no longer have a copy of the movie (loaned it out and it hasn't returned yet), to compare with the article pics. Going from memory, I'd say that's pretty darn close to the rifle in the movie.
Good job.
 
warriorpoet2611 said:
I just purchased my M1A and am trying find an A.R.M.S. #18 mount. They are very difficult to find for purchase. Any suggestions?

Thanks.
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Since the ARMS 18's are out of stock everywhere right now you can try the AR15.com Equipment Exchange (used optics sub-forum).

BTW - Back in the day the original ARMS 18s were a split rail set-up and those are unobtainable right now. The ARMS 18 switched to a solid continuous rail a long time ago, and technically not accurate to the Shughart days.
 
Talyn,

Thanks for the outstanding information. I'm a novice on a project like this one. Since my goal is to clone Shughart's rifle as closely as possible, are you aware of any alternative mounts similiar to the original ARMS #18 split rail?

Again, thank you.
 
warriorpoet2611 said:
Talyn,

Thanks for the outstanding information. I'm a novice on a project like this one. Since my goal is to clone Shughart's rifle as closely as possible, are you aware of any alternative mounts similiar to the original ARMS #18 split rail?

Again, thank you.
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There's the Kensight mount but has you can see while it's a split rail it's different than the original ARMS #18.

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I have no knowledge on how good the Kensight mount is, but it does give you more rail length ahead of the receiver than the "split rail" ARMS #18 opening where a red dot should be mounted.
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ARM #18 Split rail

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Personally I'd go with a Sadlak mount (which I have for other M1As)
 
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Im resurrecting this thread because I just picked up a M1A. It came into the shop for a minor repair and the owner needed to sell it to support his mom. I wasnt looking for a M1A, Ive owned a few in the past including the White Feather model. I set one up like the M21 I carried for a bit while in the Army.

I got this one for a good price so I pondered what to do with it, then I thought it needed to be a Randy Schughart inspired build. I was out of the Army by the time of Mogadishu (retired shortly after Desert Storm). As an MP I probably wouldnt have deployed to Somalia; but I certainly respect the guys that served there.

So I'll begin by stripping and painting it, then start looking for an Aimpoint CompM4 or similar Red Dot. I dont need it but Im kinda excited with the build project
 
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