C8 Discussion Thread

Jager627 · February 22nd, 2010, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

Lies, we aren't even posted to the same province let alone unit. Epic fail.. Bde Sigs.. so dissapointing...

Bah, I'll just walk over to the toc and laugh at you mopping the floor. Yea good old Bde sigs, got to hate us, I know I do...

And to the discussion, Skeletor is correct, most guys buy their own attachments for the C8, and C7. Since they continually give us crap equipment.

warbird · March 19th, 2010, 21:47

Pretty much done my C8 FTHB, I'll be painting it and maybe changing it to a SFW or CQB.

Finally got the right handgrips and an Aimpoint.
Sorry for the crappy pics

.

Lerch · March 19th, 2010, 22:11

The only 'glaring' thing is the sling attachment behind the receiver, otherwise not half bad

ps, I'm gonna have me a sweet DIS soon...motherfucker

Gato · March 20th, 2010, 02:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

Is that a real TRIAD or a repro?

Who makes the Repro? I wasn't even aware that repro ones were made.

Regardless, I LOVE my TRIAD

Warbird: Who makes the buttstock and handgrips on that?

warbird · March 20th, 2010, 08:53

Gato: I found both in the classifieds

Lerch: I know, I just haven't had the chance to change it to the fixed one

Mike: I'm gonna guess it's a repro, because it was only $20 or maybe $40, I think.

Upnorth · March 20th, 2010, 11:27

Hello guys !

I have finally decided to give up my AEG C8A3 and make a C7A2 GBB. I'm selling the relevant parts but i don't have access to the sale section of this site (age verifier and stuff)

So if anyone's interested, I'll sell the Guarder body with RS markings, ambidextreous mag catch, green guarder pistol grip, sling loop plate, G&p steel fire selector and King arms dummy right selector. Contact me if interested...

Best

Vincent

warbird · March 28th, 2010, 15:32

chesnok · June 26th, 2010, 15:15

Hi guys, I have a question about C8s and their use in CF.
Will this pass for a non-SF C8? I know the vast majority of infantrymen are issued C7, but I am not going for 100% legit look.
Based on KJW M4A1, correct receiver & barrel markings are my next step.

p.s. Stock, handguards and grips are almost the same color, its just my sucky lighting and photographing skills.
p.p.s. ACOG is there because i like 4x optics over EoTechs and ELCAN is too bulky for my taste.

Mr. G36! · June 26th, 2010, 15:35

You could go for an Elcan C79 instead of the ACOG. Also, we don't use the full-blown RIS on our rifles; we use the Triad-Rail mount, though good luck trying to find one. That'd be ideal though.

Otherwise, not bad. You could also spring for an ambi-mag release, and the coat-hanger-sized charging handle too.

Lerch · June 26th, 2010, 19:06

The only thing I could really pick on is the barrel, either a slim C8 or a heavy C8A3 barrel would be a standard. If you got picky, the sling bracket behind the receiver and the fat grip. The rest could just be labeled as private purchase

pugs144 · June 26th, 2010, 20:52

Get rid of that Thermelt....er.....Thermold mag.

ravan318 · July 13th, 2015, 05:09

After combining some studies from ShadowTwoSix and other references from other threads in this forum, this is what my current C8A3 looks like.
My current C8 impression:

Originally I opted for a more conventional C8 look by spraying the CADPAT light green with the original carbine stock and butt pad, but once I upgraded my Multicam kit to CSOR impression, I also upgraded the rest of my gun to more "customized SOF" style. With this I added the 2" barrel extension (haven't made the custom barrel extension yet), Vortex flash hider, used VLTOR stock, and changed the RIS and removed the delta ring. For accessories I used the EOTECH 552 and the PEQ-15. I also wasn't able to get the proper engravings for the fire selector unfortunately, so I think I will redo the CNC someday to get it right. I also not sure how factually accurate it will be to remove the delta ring and attach a RIS instead. Btw, please feel free to share with me what you think. Thanks!

_Whiskey_ · July 13th, 2015, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

Awhile ago I remember a thread and someone was saying they(or a shop) could produce repro TRIADs, not sure if he came through or not.

You can Get BCM TRIADS from the USA exported over the border

ravan318 · December 14th, 2015, 04:26

And here it is, my C8A3 after major mods.
I got someone to do my engravings in HK and it came out exactly how I preferred. The fire selectors have accurate markings

Other things include:

Simon Sleeve
Spectre Dr 1-4x
Ergo grip
Sling plate
Vortex flash hider
Vltor IMOD Stock
PEQ-15

I originally wanted to put the PEQ to the top, but I after realized how much it was blocking the sight, I took it off.
I will eventually paint it tan someday, but for now I consider the project as finally completed.

jomor · October 6th, 2019, 20:47

I'm resurrecting this thread. I want to build a C8 but so much time has passed is it still do-able? Any idea what base gun I should start with? That's the big question for me. The other things like the front rails and the Canadian but stock I'm sure I can source somewhere?
Any and all Help appreciated.

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March 19th, 2010, 22:11	#63
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	The only 'glaring' thing is the sling attachment behind the receiver, otherwise not half bad ps, I'm gonna have me a sweet DIS soon...motherfucker __________________

June 26th, 2010, 15:15	#68
chesnok Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Russia	Hi guys, I have a question about C8s and their use in CF. Will this pass for a non-SF C8? I know the vast majority of infantrymen are issued C7, but I am not going for 100% legit look. Based on KJW M4A1, correct receiver & barrel markings are my next step. p.s. Stock, handguards and grips are almost the same color, its just my sucky lighting and photographing skills. p.p.s. ACOG is there because i like 4x optics over EoTechs and ELCAN is too bulky for my taste. __________________ "No gods, no kings, only man"

June 26th, 2010, 15:35	#69
Mr. G36! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beautiful Thunder Bay, where dreams become nightmares!	You could go for an Elcan C79 instead of the ACOG. Also, we don't use the full-blown RIS on our rifles; we use the Triad-Rail mount, though good luck trying to find one. That'd be ideal though. Otherwise, not bad. You could also spring for an ambi-mag release, and the coat-hanger-sized charging handle too. __________________ Airsoft It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...and then it becomes sport!

March 19th, 2010, 21:47	#62
warbird Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NB, Canada	Pretty much done my C8 FTHB, I'll be painting it and maybe changing it to a SFW or CQB. Finally got the right handgrips and an Aimpoint. Sorry for the crappy pics .

March 20th, 2010, 08:53	#65
warbird Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NB, Canada	Gato: I found both in the classifieds Lerch: I know, I just haven't had the chance to change it to the fixed one Mike: I'm gonna guess it's a repro, because it was only $20 or maybe $40, I think.

March 20th, 2010, 11:27	#66
Upnorth Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Espoo, Finland	Hello guys ! I have finally decided to give up my AEG C8A3 and make a C7A2 GBB. I'm selling the relevant parts but i don't have access to the sale section of this site (age verifier and stuff) So if anyone's interested, I'll sell the Guarder body with RS markings, ambidextreous mag catch, green guarder pistol grip, sling loop plate, G&p steel fire selector and King arms dummy right selector. Contact me if interested... Best Vincent

March 28th, 2010, 15:32	#67
warbird Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NB, Canada

June 26th, 2010, 19:06	#70
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	The only thing I could really pick on is the barrel, either a slim C8 or a heavy C8A3 barrel would be a standard. If you got picky, the sling bracket behind the receiver and the fat grip. The rest could just be labeled as private purchase __________________

June 26th, 2010, 20:52	#71
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Get rid of that Thermelt....er.....Thermold mag.

July 13th, 2015, 05:09	#72
ravan318 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver	After combining some studies from ShadowTwoSix and other references from other threads in this forum, this is what my current C8A3 looks like. My current C8 impression: Originally I opted for a more conventional C8 look by spraying the CADPAT light green with the original carbine stock and butt pad, but once I upgraded my Multicam kit to CSOR impression, I also upgraded the rest of my gun to more "customized SOF" style. With this I added the 2" barrel extension (haven't made the custom barrel extension yet), Vortex flash hider, used VLTOR stock, and changed the RIS and removed the delta ring. For accessories I used the EOTECH 552 and the PEQ-15. I also wasn't able to get the proper engravings for the fire selector unfortunately, so I think I will redo the CNC someday to get it right. I also not sure how factually accurate it will be to remove the delta ring and attach a RIS instead. Btw, please feel free to share with me what you think. Thanks! Last edited by ravan318; July 13th, 2015 at 05:34..

December 14th, 2015, 04:26	#74
ravan318 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver	And here it is, my C8A3 after major mods. I got someone to do my engravings in HK and it came out exactly how I preferred. The fire selectors have accurate markings Other things include: Simon Sleeve Spectre Dr 1-4x Ergo grip Sling plate Vortex flash hider Vltor IMOD Stock PEQ-15 I originally wanted to put the PEQ to the top, but I after realized how much it was blocking the sight, I took it off. I will eventually paint it tan someday, but for now I consider the project as finally completed.

October 6th, 2019, 20:47	#75
jomor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa	I'm resurrecting this thread. I want to build a C8 but so much time has passed is it still do-able? Any idea what base gun I should start with? That's the big question for me. The other things like the front rails and the Canadian but stock I'm sure I can source somewhere? Any and all Help appreciated.