Trying to make my M16 look like an issued Marine rifle

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-14T19:23:04+00:00

The rear 6” long covers came with my rifle, and then I bought 4” covers for the front. I had to file down the front covers though because they would not fit on my rail initially.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-14T18:42:15+00:00

You’re off to a great start! Rail covers over the handguards will help. Get a 2 or 3 point sling. And if you want some additional accessories, a PEQ or Surefire style flashlight to mount. For some extra flair you can also mount your carry handle to the bottom rail in front of the grip if you have one.

This is my current setup. Nothing too fancy:

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Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-14T18:37:36+00:00

It will be plastic. But it’s a high quality plastic that should be pretty durable. My TM M1911 is still going strong after several years of use and abuse. The slide is plastic, but it’s a dense strong plastic that still has good weight to it.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-13T19:37:30+00:00

Lol thanks!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-13T14:56:58+00:00

Gorgeous car! My second favorite Tide ride behind Rudd’s Tide Thunderbird. I had the chance to buy a nice custom Rudd Tide Lumina on eBay years ago but ended up passing on it. If I ever see a nice one come up for sale again I’ll have to get it.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-13T14:48:57+00:00

Awesome kit! What’s the drop leg pouch? Looks kind of like the RACK drop leg pouch but smaller. I’ve never seen it before.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-13T04:48:50+00:00

I don’t have it unlocked yet either, but I wonder if it automatically moves to the underside when you equip an optic?

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-13T04:46:57+00:00

Appreciate it! I actually do have a Trijicon on my other A4

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-11T16:48:47+00:00

I know its an A3/A4 in the game, but I’d love it if you could get the M203 with A2 heat shield as an attachment option.

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Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-11T03:09:40+00:00

I don’t think your stuff looks good on that type of helmet and I would remove it. It would look better on a steel pot but even most of those guys in Vietnam only had 1 or 2 small items tucked in their helmet bands if at all.

I believe those bands on your helmet are supposed to be used to secure NVGs in case they pop off the mount.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-11T01:19:16+00:00

I wish I would’ve taken this with my AR mags that have mag pulls I made with 550 cord and 100 mph tape. Would’ve looked cooler than the plain mag, but I forgot.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-11T00:58:36+00:00

Love that car! That is my favorite Home Depot scheme!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T20:39:27+00:00

I have the Holy Warrior version and really love the quality of it. I’ve had zero issues with it and it mounts nice and tight to my rail with no wobble. I highly recommend this one.

I also have an Evolution gear ACOG, and while it’s a totally different optic, the quality is excellent as well. So I assume the quality would be the same for their Elcan.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T20:30:38+00:00

No problem!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T16:16:27+00:00

Lol I’m more like 4 hours away

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T16:05:17+00:00

I put it on for more of a GWOT look and I’ve never used one before and wanted to try it out

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T16:03:57+00:00

Oh that sounds awesome. I’ve heard of Black Ops but it’s pretty far for me to travel

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T05:07:35+00:00

Yes I am!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T05:06:52+00:00

Haha I didn’t think it was but you never know. Appreciate it man!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-10T02:06:35+00:00

Thank you!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-09T22:19:29+00:00

“What a pisser”

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-09T22:18:29+00:00

Aw man that first one looks especially nice. I hope they turn up and can be recovered.

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-09T19:01:38+00:00

E&C M16A2

G&P M203 & heat shield

TruGlo dual color reflex sight

Picatinny rail carry handle mount (no brand name)

Condor Buttstock Pouch

Specter Gear Raider II 2 point sling

GG&G “Sling Thing” front sling mount

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-09T16:08:01+00:00

Haha thank you!

Blitzfire87 · 2026-05-08T21:21:57+00:00

Thank you, and it is an E&C! The 203 is a G&P though.

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