Who uses the M4 Sopmod?

The M4A1 SOPMOD variant is used throughout the Special Air Service (SAS) campaign of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, utilizing a Red Dot Sight, an AN/PEQ-2A laser module, a silencer and an M203. The SOPMOD is used in the missions Blackout, Safehouse, Ultimatum, All In and No Fighting In The War Room.

Which AR-15 is most like an M4?

The AR-10 is a derivative of the civilian AR-15 rifle, which is functionally identical to the M4A1 — minus the ability to fire fully automatic. The AR-10 is slightly larger and heavier than the AR-15 and is chambered for the 7.62-millimeter round. The Army’s version would be capable of fully automatic fire.

Is the ar-15 the civilian version of the M4?

Terminology. The Colt AR-15 is closely related to the military M16 and M4 Carbine rifles, which all share the same core design and have the same operating principle. The term “AR-15” is now most-commonly used to refer only to the civilian variants of the rifle which lack the fully automatic function.

When was the M4 Sopmod made?

1992
With advancing technologies in optics and laser systems, there was a desire to produce a more effective and modular weapon, and that’s where the M4 platform excelled with the introduction of the Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) Program which had been growing since the late 80’s and began production in …

What is a Socom profile barrel?

The SOCOM M4 profile is a mid weight profile barrel for the M4A1 Carbine. The flats milled under the handguards are for mounting of the M203. SOCOM requested the mid profile to better handle the volume of fire from their shooters. This profile is being adopted as a new standard for the M4A1 Carbine.

What is SOPMOD certified?

SOPMOD is a USSOCOM program that allows Special Operations personnel to configure their weapons to individual preferences and mission requirements. The program is an approved accessory system for the M4A1 carbine, FN SCAR Mk 16/17 and other weapons used by USSOCOM.

What does Socom stand for?

Special Operations Command (SOCOM): Overview. The new commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Army Gen. Richard D.

Is nitride better than Chrome?

Benefits of a Nitrided Barrel Barrels that undergo the process are extremely resilient in the face of corrosive environments, nearly four times more so than chrome. Along with that is that the entire barrel, both inside and outside, undergo the same process.

Is the SOPMOD Block 1.5 M4 a good rifle?

In a nutshell, the Block 1.5 PR (Phased Replacement) is an old dog that has learned some new tricks. It is a very “plain” 14.5” M4 with the SOPMOD Block 2 accessory suite on it. The base rifle is extremely boring, nothing about it has the “wow factor” by today’s standards. But, the rifle is proven and does the job needed.

What do you need to build an AR 15?

We build all of our AR rifle kits to order. You have control over what items are included in the full AR-15 kits. Choose your barrel, handguard, bolt and carrier, buttstock, grip, carrying handle, flash hider, gas block, charging handle, lower parts kit and uppers. The only things that are not included are the lower receiver and magazines.

What does the SOPMOD bolt upgrade rebuild Kit do?

Based on the SOPMOD designed bolt upgrade and rebuild package, this kit is designed to breathe new life into your bolt assembly. The bolt assembly is the heart of your AR15 rifle system and preventative maintenance used by professions insures these systems keep running even under the harshest of conditions.

What kind of light does a SOPMOD M4 use?

The light is an M3X with an LED upgrade kit, again not accurate for this build but the stock incandescent M3X bulb is absolutely terrible. I’m pretty sure the stock bulb is so dim it actually makes the night darker. Lastly is the PEQ-15 IR laser and Insight dual switch.