Introduction
With the finalisation of HAO’s L119A2 Full Kit for Systema PTW just around the corner, I thought I’d take stock of all the parts I’ve accumulated so far for my build.
There have been some changes along the way, as more reference material has become available and knowledge and expertise in the L119A2 clone community has expanded.
Earlier instalments in this series can be viewed here:
- Part 1 – the foundation components
- Part 2 – real steel Colt Canada parts
- Part 3 – a note on staking
The Current State of Play
One of the many reasons I standardise on the Systema PTW is because of its high level of drop-in compatibility with RS parts – as will be clear from the list below. The only RS element which requires modification is the Colt Canada buffer tube. The modification will be carried out during the build, by Tackleberry.
Some parts were particularly difficult to source. Big thanks to those who helped me out on the long journey of acquiring everything I set out to source.
Key:
Note on alternate parts: I will either make final decisions as to their inclusion, or they will be utilised for different L119A2 setups – or as my ergonomic preferences change.
- HAO Beta Release L119A2 Monolithic IUR for PTW
- RS Magpul AFG2
- RS Magpul RSA
- HAO Surefire FH556-216A style flash hider
- Element LA5
- RS Sig Sauer Romeo 4T optic
- RS Colt Canada charging handle assembly
- RS Colt ejection port cover
- RS GG&G vertical foregrip (alternate)
- RS Magpul CTR mil spec stock
- RS LaRue RISR
- RS Magpul MS3
- RS Colt Canada 6-position buffer tube
- RS S&S Precision Sling Clip (alternate)
- RS Surefire RM45L Scout mount (alternate)
- RS Surefire RM45 Scout mount
- RS Colt Canada receiver extension nut
- RS Colt Canada trigger guard
- HAO L119A2 ambi fire selector set for PTW
- RS Magpul RSA QD (alternate)
- RS Colt Canada ambi mag release assembly
- RS Magpul ASAP
- RS Magpul ASAP QD (alternate)
- RS Manta 6″ very low profile rail guard (alternate)
- Jay Taranis’ UKSF spec decals for LA5 (below)
A narrative with links to further information follows the pics.
Narrative and Links to Further Information
1. HAO Beta Release L119A2 Monolithic IUR for PTW
Currently the only monolithic L119A2 upper which exists for the airsoft market. This will soon be superseded by the production version, at which time the lower will also be available. As soon as I have the latter, I can send the amassed parts to Tackleberry to be built into a PTW.
Read the full HAO L119A2 IUR series.
2. RS Magpul AFG2
Commonly seen in reference pics.
3. RS Magpul RSA
Documented as part of the L119A2 ecosystem.
4. HAO Surefire FH556-216A style flash hider
A replica of the flash hider which is added to the L119A2 by UKSF armourers, after the gun’s delivery from Colt Canada.
Read my review of the HAO FH-216A.
5. Element LA5
Purely for pics. See @TheOtherGuy1999‘s makeover guide, to make this item look more realistic.
6. RS Sig Sauer Romeo 4T optic
As seen in the Kenya pics.
7. RS Colt Canada charging handle assembly
As issued with the L119A2.
8. RS Colt ejection port cover
A place holder for the Colt Canada item.
9. RS GG&G vertical foregrip (alternate)
As seen in reference pics.
10. RS Magpul CTR mil spec stock
As issued with the L119A2.
11. RS LaRue RISR
As seen in the Kenya pics.
12. RS Magpul MS3
As seen in reference pics.
Read my review, which includes reference pics.
13. RS Colt Canada 6-position buffer tube
As issued with the L119A2.
14. RS S&S Precision Sling Clip (alternate)
Documented as part of the L119A2 ecosystem.
15. RS Surefire RM45L Scout mount (alternate)
As seen in the Kenya pics – for legacy Surefire Scout Lights
16. RS Surefire RM45 Scout mount
Counterpart to RM45L, but for current Surefire Scout Lights. Presumed in use.
17. RS Colt Canada receiver extension nut
As issued with the L119A2.
18. RS Colt Canada trigger guard
As issued with the L119A2.
19. HAO L119A2 ambi fire selector set for PTW
Replicas of the Colt Canada fire selectors issued with the L119A2.
20. RS Magpul RSA QD (alternate)
Presumed in use.
21. RS Colt Canada ambi mag release assembly
Issued with the L119A2.
22. RS Magpul ASAP
Issued with the L119A2
23. RS Magpul ASAP QD (alternate)
Issued with the Full RIS L119A2.
Read more about the Full RIS L119A2.
24. RS Manta 6″ very low profile rail guard (alternate)
As seen in reference pics.
25. Jay Taranis’ UKSF spec decals for LA5 (below)
Essential to transform an Element LA5 into a UKSF version.
More articles relating to the L119A2:
- The original L119A2 primer, here
- GG&G AR15 vertical fore-grip in use here
- Magpul QDM and ASAP QD in use here
- 15.7″ L119A2 upper in use here
- Surefire FA556SA Suppressor here
- GG&G Aimpoint T1 mount in use here
- Magpul MS3 sling in use here
- Magpul ACS stock in use here
- Colt Canada parts – as used on the L119A2 – here
- Manta Very Low Profile Rail Covers as used on the L119A2 here
- UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 1
- UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 2
- UKSF Nairobi Kenya incident L119A2 parts breakdown here
- UKSF Belize ‘Jungle Set-up’ L119A2 parts breakdown here
- Confirmation bias (and the HSP Thorntail offset light mount) here
- Inforce WML-type lights in use here
- UKSF Ecosystem: S&S Precision Sling Clip – Old Gen – here