Words and Pics: Nismo

It’s been a while since I wrote about my HAO HK416D for Rich’s blog, so here’s the current setup.

I did not follow a specific reference pic, nor did I want to go clone correct – or use any of the Blaster Build Doctrines identified recently by Rich (incisive though that article is). I was influenced by the military side of things though, as I think it’s easy to see.

To build an HK416D to my liking, the Systema PTW platform is still the one to mess with in my opinion. Right now I consider HAO to produce the best 416 receiver set and parts, in terms of detail and quality; but also – crucially – due to the 1:1 scale and RS compatibility of Systema and HAO. Chasing and picking up those difficult to source RS parts isn’t easy, as I do like my real steel. It’s taken patience and quite a bit of luck.

It’s difficult to say which setup/combo of parts or combo of colours I like the most. However, as can be seen from the pics and item list at the end of the piece, I treat the whole as a ‘block’ ecosystem of accessories, which I switch around from time to time. The prototype Geissele SMR in DDC certainly gets people talking.

As this project is nearly done in my eyes (I still need an RS S&S Precision LowPro Mount), I am waiting for HAO to release its new Tanodized CAG HK416D kit; then I will start a new build…so, hurry up guys!