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Finally got my Allen Engineering AEM 5 can and want to show off the porn.
Gotta show off these builds because I'm super pleased with how they came out...

1st is a Mk12 mod 1 clone. Lower is a KAC sr15 factory lower and upper is a High Caliber Sales build.

2nd is a Mini 14 with a Accuracy Systems overhaul with custom barrel to accept the Allen Engineering brake and suppressor


The SD from TPM outfitters is on the list for a form 1 SBR. That's just a barrel extension/faux suppressor for now... The real deal is in NFA jail right now
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UGH! So jealous of that MK12 Mod 1. Is HCS still doing builds or did you buy that a while ago?
I bought it about 3 years ago. I was fortunate that this one was "in stock" so I didn't have to wait. I got the impression that these were made to order, but I could be wrong. His website still looks active. I called him on the phone and spoke to him in person. I wanted to know the typical wait time for the build, which is when he told me he had one in stock. Call him. Maybe you'll get lucky too.
 
I bought it about 3 years ago. I was fortunate that this one was "in stock" so I didn't have to wait. I got the impression that these were made to order, but I could be wrong. His website still looks active. I called him on the phone and spoke to him in person. I wanted to know the typical wait time for the build, which is when he told me he had one in stock. Call him. Maybe you'll get lucky too.

I should call him. How much did it end up running you?
 
I think it was about $1600. I picked up the KAC flip up sights, bipod, scope/rings separately. I think it did come with the rail covers but I provided the broomhandle vertical grip

Ugh. BCM is so much cheaper but I know its not an exact clone. Thats not bad that. I already have a Colt lower to slap it on and a spare KAC VFG. I've been waiting one for a while I just need to go ahead and start the build.

Where did you order the AEM5 from? I'm probably going to go through Capitol Armory.
 
Ugh. BCM is so much cheaper but I know its not an exact clone. Thats not bad that. I already have a Colt lower to slap it on and a spare KAC VFG. I've been waiting one for a while I just need to go ahead and start the build.

Where did you order the AEM5 from? I'm probably going to go through Capitol Armory.


I got it from esilencers:

https://www.esilencers.com/product/allen-engineering-aem5-knurling/

I kinda like the Mod 0 better but I traded into the KAC sr15 lower for a good deal so I just decided to go all out with the Knights goodness.

Had I have gone the Mod 0 route, I would go directly through PRI. I was briefly thinking about the BCM but ultimately decided that if I'm already spending a pile of money, I want the closest thing to the real deal because I probably wouldn't be totally satisfied with something else. I HATE the daniel defense Mk12
 
I got it from esilencers:

https://www.esilencers.com/product/allen-engineering-aem5-knurling/

I kinda like the Mod 0 better but I traded into the KAC sr15 lower for a good deal so I just decided to go all out with the Knights goodness.

Had I have gone the Mod 0 route, I would go directly through PRI. I was briefly thinking about the BCM but ultimately decided that if I'm already spending a pile of money, I want the closest thing to the real deal because I probably wouldn't be totally satisfied with something else. I HATE the daniel defense Mk12

Yeah I like that you can get the Mod 0 direct from PRI, but I love KAC. I already have a couple of their rails.

BLECH! That DD MK12 is trash. I agree with your sentiments on the BCM. I'm sure its a fine rifle but not the same and for a couple hundred bucks more just better off getting the build from HCS
 
I have the DD MK12 upper on a custom lower. The gun shoots .68 with the right ammo but, it is extremely ammo finicky. But I don't care if the gun looks like so and so mod so and so but that is just me. I only care that it performs the job for which I have it.
Would have liked to get the aem5 but i already has silencerco suppressors to use so i just mated it with the hybrid.
The aem5 looks way longer than i thought what is the over all length with it attached?
 
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