New M14 Gas Plug

We just rolled out an M14 gas plug that is superior to the G.I. Issue M14 gas plug. This product is made from 17-4 stainless steel. The G.I. Issue version we are improving was made from 416 stainless by the military, and are not that great.

Our M14 gas plug is double heat treated and salt bath nitrated. The ones in the picture are as machined to show the high quality of workmanship, the black nitrate hides that. I wanted you to see it before we turn them black so you can appreciate the high quality.

We have these in stock now. Reply to this email if you want some or call us at (480) 964-1818. You can also email my personal at smithent@phxcoxmail.com.

Go to our website to check out our other products. Hurry and spend your Trump tax rebate on Gucci Smith Enterprise products for your favorite rifle before somebody else spends your money on clothes at the mall.

Semper Fi,

Ron Smith
President
Smith Enterprise, Inc.

Do you have our M14 Warfighter Gas System?

Did you know you can upgrade your M14 or M1A without sending it into our shop?

That's right.  Our M14 Warfighter Gas System can be done at the user level.

What is it? What does it come with?

The “Warfighter” gas system includes our M80HT Gas Cylinder, our SBR Hard Chrome Piston, and our M80HT Standard Gas Plug.

These parts are the same ones that come standard on the Crazy Horse rifles, and have been combat-proven by 2ID, 10th MTN, 4th ID, 101st ABN as well as many others.

The spindle valve is made out of 17-4 stainless steel and heat treated and then salt bath nitrited to our specifications. So it is basically double-heat treated. It doesn't get any better than that!

The standard GI version is just stainless and moderately heat treated. Ours is impervious to corrosion and erosion, and will most likely last a lifetime.

Our gas system may improve accuracy. The design is mainly for low maintenance and high reliability. In combat, nobody has time to do any gas cylinder maintenance for the navy.

We developed this for Crane Naval Surface Warfare, who field equipment to the Navy Seals. It was developed for the MK14 MOD 0, MOD 1, and MOD 2.

Our piston is 440 cutlery steel. It is heat treated to 58 Rockwell (+/-). It has been hard chromed to our specifications and ground to a number 9 finish on the major diameter, which is like glass.

The grooves on our piston have a full radius bottom, instead of square like the GI issue version. That way you can wipe the carbon out easier.

The gas plug and gas cylinder are made from stainless steel and double heat treated.

If you want to buy it, you can do so on our website.

Semper Fi,


Ron Smith
President
Smith Enterprise, Inc.

P.S. Don't get caught with a 2nd-rate gas system. Upgrade yours today so you won't have any problems.

New exclusive M14 Barrel

I have some breaking M14 product news.

We have partnered with Hart Barrels to bring a new medium weight 416 stainless barrel to the M14. It is available in the .260 Remington version and the .308 version. All barrels are made to Smith Enterprise's proprietary specifications.

Our .308 barrel is our new 1 turn in 10 with 5 groove left hand twist exclusively for Smith Enterprise from Hart Barrels. The barrels will be marked "SMITH&HART".

We are the only ones with a .260 Remington version out there.

Call (480) 964-1818 for pricing or email here if you want one.

Hart Barrels are extremely well-made, hand lapped after they are rifled and stress relieved. They are stress relieved 3 times in the process of manufacture.

We are shooting half inch groups at 100 yards or less using a Sage International stock and scope. That is unheard of for a gas gun to do that consistently all the time. Go here to see our video of us test-firing the .260 Remington version.

We are going to offer them salt bath nitrided to my specification or just in the dull shark-skin gray stainless color.

Again call the shop 480-964-1818 or email me here and we will get you taken care of.

Thanks,

Ron Smith

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World Class Chinese M14 Products

Just wanted to send you a quick update on some things we have been working on.

I am getting old and I don't know how much longer I can do this. These ideas and products of mine will be available as long as I still have a fight in me.

Chinese M14 Vortex

People love their Chinese M14s made by Norinco or Polytech. We now make a direct connect Vortex for Model 305 M14. This product is not on our website yet, so you will have to call the shop if you want one at (480) 964-1818.

Chinese M14 Gas Lock

For the Polytech 305 we have the Dovetail gas lock front sight and the hooded front sight. The Part Number is 2011-305 for the 22 inch barrel. The Part Number is 2000-M305 for the Direct Connect. The hooded gas lock Part Number is 2012-305. These can be adjusted for 18-22 inch barrel. Call the shop if you need one (480) 964-1818 as these aren't on the website yet.

Chinese M14 Trigger Jobs

We do trigger jobs on the Chinese M14s as well. We upgrade the hammer springs and the pins. We also reparkerize. The pull is 4-4.5 lbs. and optimized for accuracy.

For Canadian buyers, you can go through Brad Mills at Nortic Marksman.  He will square you away.

All of our stuff is Made in the USA and what better way to upgrade your Chinese M14 than to put something American on it?

Get some,
Ron Smith
President
Smith Enterprise

SEI Uses DOD Aperture Cards

This is Ron holding a stack of Department of Defense M14 Aperture Cards (Microfiche) with all of the original prints of the different M14 parts. At SEI, we have the highest standard of excellence for our products. We have a print of every nut, screw and bolt for the M14, up to and including the stock print. Smith Enterprise, as far as we know, is the only one in the country with a set of these type of prints. This is what we use. Most people don't realize just how rare and coveted these cards are. We want our customers to know. We don't reverse engineer anything, nor do we use copies of copies of DoD prints. Our customers can rest assured that we only use the real deal for our M14 parts.

Press Release: Smith Enterprise Shot Show - Booth 6410

Tempe, AZ

Smith Enterprise will be at the Shot Show in full force this January (Booth 6410).  Ron Smith and his staff will be there ready to talk the latest and greatest sound suppressor, flash suppression, AR15, and M14 innovations.  The following staff will be there eager to talk to visitors:
John Bainer (master armorer and retired 27 year Marine M14 match grade rifle-builder)

Andy Horton (master armorer and former infantryman)

Jack Rosfeld (armorer and former combat medic)

All new product lines will be present to include the new 17-4 Stainless Muzzle Brake for the M4, M16, and AR15 (PN 1002-SS-17-4) that is sound suppressor capable.  Also debuting is a new 17-4 Stainless Steel Muzzle Brake for the AR10 (PN 1002-RR-17-4) that will fit any rifle with a 5/8 x 24 thread.

The new and improved quick disconnect bipod will be there.  The material has been changed to give it more durability and longevity.  The design has been tweaked for optimum weight and functionality.  Note: the 82nd Airborne (1-505th) will be placing an order for this bipod now that it passed a 30 day field test at Fort Bragg, NC.

SEI will have new, never seen before, M14 muzzle brakes that will be allowed in the NRA National Matches and the Civilian Marksmanship Program Matches.  It will have the same overall length as a GI flash hider and the same diameter of the GI flash hider, but with the Smith Enterprise muzzle brake pattern that everyone is familiar with.  This brake reduces felt recoil and muzzle climb.  It qualifies for match competition, which has never been done before by Smith Enterprise.  The brake has SEI/MATCH engraved on the bottom side of the brake.  It is 2 pieces screwed together made from bar stock and then is salt bath nitrited to pass the Navy's salt fog test.  Retail price is $150.

SEI will have some really nice M14s on display as well.  This includes the Smith Enterprise version of the M14 EBR and the Smith Enterprise version of the MK14 MOD 2.

SEI will have the newest version of the Wind Talker Sound Suppressor boasting an easier disassembly and also an increased number of baffles which provide an optimal amount of sound suppression.

There will be M16 hard chrome bolt carriers marked SEI 3A5E1 (military Cage Code) on display.

The G6A3 Vortex flash hider will be on display for the first time at a Shot Show.

Smith Enterprise encourages everyone to come to the booth to talk M14, AR15, AR10, sound suppressors, muzzle brakes, and flash hiders.

POC:  John Bainer (843) 991-3135

SEI Uses Epoxy Mounts for Recievers Setting Industry Standard

Here is an email from Jack (an SEI employee) to Anthony from Croc's Gun Shop.  It is pretty enlightening to see this one of many industry standards that SEI has started.

Anthony,

I was able to get some pictures done and edited for you to send out in your newsletter.

These are the cross sections of our receiver parts mounted in epoxy. These are samples that were done form last year’s batch. These mounts check the accuracy of our case depth and core hardness. There is no industry SOP as to when or how often this should be done, it is determined by Ron. Since perfecting the heat treatment process on his receivers in 1985, Ron has periodically sent out receivers from several different batches to get tested, just to assure that they have been staying within his heat treating guidelines. Ron doesn’t think that there is any other manufacturer out there that goes to the same lengths of quality control for their heat treatment. Material 8620 is very predictable in heat treat. The heat treat processes for the M14 in 1957 were far different than they are today, due in large to EPA restrictions. We have found that on de-milled M14 Receivers, that core hardness is as high as 45, which is extreme, with case depth as much as .0020. With today’s technology, it is much easier to control and predict the outcome of a heat treat on a given material than it was back then. We know that the USGI M14 Receiver when de-milled, were sometimes hit on the op-rod side middle with some type of hammer blow which broke them. The receiver would withstand a great deal of compression, but lateral strikes could not be tolerated very well.

-Jack

Smith Enterprise Upgrades Battle-Worn Sound Suppressors for Silver Star Recipient in the 82nd Airborne

 

Tempe, AZ

Smith Enterprise, Inc received a phone call from Silver Star recipient 1SG Michael Onstine of the 2-505^th PIR (Parachute Infantry Regiment) in June of this year.  He told Smith Enterprise, Inc. that he had in his possession some battle-worn Wind Talker Sound Suppressors made by Smith Enterprise from 2004 and wondered if there was anything Smith Enterprise could do to help clean them up.  Not only did Smith Enterprise clean them up, but they replaced all of the baffles inside with the new SEI Cone Baffle system as well as replace the coupler, the end cap, and the Vortex flash hider it mounts on.  Smith also gave the suppressors a new paint job to MILSPEC standards.

The only thing remaining on the original Sound Suppressor was the tube itself.  Everything else got replaced.  1SG Onstine and his men were pleased to have the four Sound Suppressor back in mint condition with the latest upgrades.

The Sound Suppressors were originally sent to the 2^nd Infantry Division (2 ID) in Korea back in 2004.  At that time the 2 ID ordered a total of 110 M14 Wind Talker Sound Suppressors along with 110 of Smith’s M14 Crazy Horse upgrade kit which consisted of Smith Vortex Flash Hiders, mounts, rails, bipods, scope rings, gas lock front sites, upgraded heat treated barrels, extended bolt stop, and a long list of other parts.  Right after the upgraded Crazy Horse rifles arrived in Korea, the 2 ID deployed to Iraq.  Those suppressors stayed in Iraq transferring from unit to unit until the 2-505^th PIR redeployed this past year.  That is when Smith got the call from 1SG Onstine with the 2-505^th.

The 2-505^th PIR is part of the elite 82^nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, NC.  The 82^nd Airborne is one of the main light infantry divisions in the US Army with an ongoing mission to rapidly deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.  The 82^nd Airborne also conducts rotations overseas as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  It was during one of these rotations where 1SG Onstine received the Silver Star.  1SG Onstine received the Silver Star for valor during Operation RUSTUM as part of Operation IRAQ FREEDOM near Baghdad, Iraq in 2007.  1SG Onstine braved through multiple fire fights while severely wounded ensuring his men got out safely before he allowed himself to be evacuated.  He also acted bravely and selflessly multiple times to ensure his platoon escaped against overwhelming enemy numbers.  You can read more about 1SG Onstine here at MilitaryTimes.com.

When Ron Smith, President of Smith Enterprise was asked about this he stated, “This is a no brainer.  For what 1SG Onstine did for his men and this country, the LEAST we could do was get their suppressors upgraded for them.  These Sound Suppressors they have are quite the find.  Imagine how many battles they went through over the last 9 years?  There must have easily been tens of thousands of rounds fired through them and many of fine fighting men must have taken these suppressors on and off their rifles over the years.  They were in as good a shape as when we first sent them off, just needed to have the carbon cleaned off.  We wanted 1SG and his men to have our new light weight coupler, our new baffles, our new end cap, and our new Vortex.  We want these heroes to have the best we have to offer them.”

Smith Enterprise currently sells the Wind Talker Sound Suppressor to both the military and civilian markets.  Smith Enterprise also sells the Vortex Flash Hider, the Good Iron Muzzle Brake, M14 Accessories, AR15 Wrench, and several other weapon accessories and upgrades.

Smith Enterprise is also available on the Smith Enterprise, Inc. Facebook, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Twitter, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Youtube, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Googe Plus, and Smith Enterprise, Inc. Blog.

Smith Enterprise Releases an Improved Flash Hider Model for the M14

M14 Flash Hider

Smith Enterprise is rolling out with a new M14 flash hider model called the G6A3 M14 Vortex Flash Hider.  The flash hider consists of an external thread designed to mitigate carbon buildup when a Wind Talker sound suppressor is installed.  With these new external flash hider threads, the user can easily unscrew the Wind Talker sound suppressor with ease – even after thousands of rounds have been fired.

While Smith Enterprise already makes an AR15 flash hider with an external thread feature for its AR15 flash hider model (also compatible with the M16 and M4).  Applying this flash hider technology to the M14 is the next step.  Smith Enterprise is the leading provider of M14 upgrades in the country, and a quick search on Google shows that Smith Enterprise makes the best flash hider.  Smith Enterprise makes mounts, bipods, scope rings, flash hiders, muzzle brakes, sound suppressors, slings, front sights, rear sights, trigger assemblies, cheek pads, bolt stops, and several other premium parts for theM14.

When Ron Smith was asked about this new product, he stated: “This is just the beginning.  We have many more innovations to come.  We have new technologies for flash hiders, sound suppressors, and other accessories.  This M14 improvement is important right now because so many people are interested in M14s and we want to take care of our customers.”

Smith Enterprise also rebuilds M14 rifles into the “M14Crazy Horse”.  The upgrade features a multitude of changes and upgrades making an already good rifle into a premium collector’s item that is very accurate and lasts a lifetime.  The new Crazy Horse builds will include the G6A3 M14 Vortex Flash Hider model.  Customers can still select the old G6A2 model if they prefer.

Smith Enterprise will extend this new G6A3 external thread flash hider technology to all its Vortex flash hider models eventually, but not until they are ready for release.

SEI Unveils Compliant Gas Lock for SOCOM 16 Owners in Ban States

The SEI Compliant Gas Lock (#2001-V-GL-C) is designed for customers with a Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 rifle who live in states where muzzle threads, flash hiders or even muzzle brakes are prohibited. The SEI Compliant Gas Lock features a front sight deck height that has been engineered to allow use of a Standard GI Sight (#2055), a NM Front Sight (#2004), the Tritium Combat Bar Sight (#2018) or the Tritium Combat Dot Sight (#2019).

The SEI Compliant Gas Lock is made from solid bar stock 1144 Fatigue-Proof Steel and features a mil spec  Magnesium Phosphate finish. Smith Enterprise recommends our proprietary XF-7 Grease (#1019) for use on the muzzle threads during installation.

The factory muzzle brake that comes standard on the Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 is a one-piece casting and sits at a lower deck height than that on a standard M14/M1A. The XS sight installed on the factory Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 brake is taller than the standard M14 sight in order to compensate for the low deck height. The blade and aperture on the Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 are much larger than those on the standard. The blade on the Factory SOCOM XS sight is .135 and the rear aperture is .130”, compared to a front sight width of .075” and an aperture of .065” on a standard size. Smith Enterprise therefore recommends the aforementioned sights on our product.

The customer will be able to weld the gas lock to their gas cylinder if needed to conform to any regulations in their state.

The SEI Compliant Gas Lock retails at SEI for $85. They are in-stock and ready to ship. For more information or to order one, call  (480) 964-1818 or email sales@smithenterprise.com us today.

Smith Enterprise is rolling out Brand New Products at the Shot Show

 

Smith Enterprise is rolling out some exciting and new products for the 2013 Shot Show.  All products will be available for viewing or ordering.  Please come by and see these products for yourself:

 

New M14 G6A3 Vortex Flash Hider

New M4 G6A3 Vortex Flash Hider

New Sound Suppressor Coupler

New M14 Gas Piston

New Spindle Valve for M14 Gas Cylinders

New Smith Battle Rifle (as featured on the American Rifleman)

M14 Crazyhorse Rifle (with improvements)

M14 Mod O Rifle (with laser engraved op rod and sage stock)

TACOM M14 EBR

 

Smith Enterprise will also have other specials at the Shot show.  We will be selling our $140 Scope Ring for only $90 a set.  We will also have some bargains for flash hiders and weapons parts.
 

Specifications and pictures of SEI’s products can be found online on the SEI Product Page.  Products can be ordered online from Brownells as well as GSA Advantage (schedule GS-07F-0144X) for government customers.

 

The SHOT Show will take place this year between 15-18 January, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV.  Smith Enterprise will be in booth 6410 in the Casanova Room.
 

To get updates about SEI’s involvement in the Shot Show please join the below SEI social media sites.
 

Smith Enterprise Homepage

Smith Enterprise Blog

Smith Enterprise Facebook

Smith Enterprise Youtube

Smith Enterprise Twitter

Smith Enterprise Google+

Smith Enterprise Mailing List

 

A copy of the original press release can be found on the SEI Blog.

 

For any questions regarding the Shot Show not answered on social media can be answered by John Bainer at sales@smithenterprise.com or 843-991-3135.



NRA Magazine, The American Rifleman, Writes about the SEI M14

New article came out today from the American Rifleman.  Not bad when the NRA writes a nice piece on the SEI M14s:

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/smith-m-14-rifles-review/

Patriot Care Package Award for all Orders over $10,000

SEI is doing a new promotion for our loyal customers - both civilian and military alike.  We want to start rewarding our high dollar customers.  For anyone that buys $10,000 worth of SEI products -OR- buys 60 of our products through an ordering system (if the dollar amount is not available), SEI will send that customer a bonus care package.

So to reiterate the requirement is:
$10,000 total order value
or
60 parts when the order value is not available (in an NSN order this is sometimes the case)

This amazing unprecedented care package will include:
1.  x1 G6A3 Vortex for the M4 (PN 1001V)
2.  x1 Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the M4 (PN 1002)
3.  x1 BFA for the M4 (PN 1015)
4.  x1 A set of Scope Rings (PN 7008 or 7002)
5.  x1 Highly sought after Smith Enterprise Velcro Patch
6.  x1 The coveted Smith Enterprise Shirt
7.  x1 A Smith Enterprise Sticker
8.  x1 And other goodies depending on what is available

For any orders over $20,000 (or 120 parts) we will throw in some bonus surprises not listed above that will surely be worthwhile.  In order to claim your care package, please follow the below steps:

1.  Send your receipt(s) showing a total amount of items or dollar amount to sales@smithenterprise.com or fax it to 800-958-1776 with a cover letter explaining what is included/needed.
2.  Include your mailing address and phone number.
3.  We will follow up with you via email or phone when your package ships.

We want to start rewarding our high value customers who order a lot from us and this is a way to start doing that.

We accept reciepts or screenshots from Brownells.com, GSA Schedule GS-07F-0144X, NSN Orders (see listing below), government contracts, or credit card orders.  For credit card orders direct with SEI, please call 813-527-6334 or email sales@smithenterprise.com.  Often we have found that most customers who buy over $10,000 are usually GSA or NSN customers.

Below is our NSN listing:
1005-01-588-9516 - PN 6021V - Vortex .50 Cal Flash Eliminator
5120-01-512-4959 - PN 1035 - M4/M16 Armorers Wrench
1005-01-535-4385 - PN 7010 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, High, 0.865" high for lenses up to 56mm*
1005-01-535-4374 - PN 7008 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Low, 0.264" high for lenses up to 44mm*
1005-01-535-4423 - PN 7018 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Medium, 0.50" high for lenses up to 50mm*
1005-01-535-4417 - PN 7002 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Low, 0.25" high for lenses up to 44mm*
1005-01-535-4395 - PN 7003 - 30mm .50 Cal BMG Scope Rings*
1005-01-535-4430 - PN 2005 - M14 Scope Mount Assembly, ACOG/MIL STD 1913
5855-01-506-5750 - PN 2006 - M14 Scope Mount
1005-01-533-8160 - PN 2008 - M14 Extended Scope Mount
1005-01-534-8696 - PN 1037 - M4/M16 Carry Handle MIL STD 1913/STANAG
1005-00-790-8766 - PN 2070 - SEI M14 Gas Cylinder
1005-01-506-5750 - PN 2006 - M14 Scope Mount

There has never been a Patriot Care Package Award offered like this before by any company we know.  We encourage all our customers to take advantage of it while it lasts.

*The purchaser is responsible for accounting for all equipment properly in accordance with their organization's guidelines
*Items subject to change based on availability

Jessy Summers Nails the Bulls Eye with an SEI M14

SEI recieved the following letter and picture today.  We love when we get feedback from our happy customers:

Hi Andy and staff,

Take a look at the photo that's attached to this email. This is 300 yards, iron sights this weekend. The only shot that was not in the orange was  my sighter. After that, I'm on target. Love this rifle and the work you did.

Let me know when you receive the new tee shirts, I want to buy 3.

Thanks again and Semper Fi,

Jessy Summers

M14 Expert, Lee Emerson, Sends Email About our M14 Piston

We got this email from Lee Emerson who is from the TACOM EBR shop.  He has nothing but nice things to say about our M14 Gas Piston (PN 2075) we make:

Hi, Ron

I looked at the print for the USGI gas piston.  Wow, that is a huge difference taking the tolerance on the interior holes down to 0.001", sweet!  I have posted information on the new SEI M14 gas piston at these Internet sites:

M14HDW.us - http://m14hdw.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=extras&action=display&thread=1342

EBRSOPMODS.com - http://ebrsopmods.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dedicatedm14partsandmanuf&action=display&thread=2962

FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/m14research/

Here is what I posted, let me know if it needs some clean up:

I spoke with Ron Smith, Smith Enterprise, Inc., today about the new SEI radiused groove M14 gas piston. Here's what I learned.
The USGI M14 gas piston major diameter is 0.4975 " - 0.0005 ". The new radiused groove SEI M14 gas piston major diameter is 0.4975 " + 0.0005 ". Thus, there is less area for gas to blow by between the gas cylinder wall and the gas piston. The SEI radiused groove gas piston is made from 420 stainless steel that is heat treated to 58 HRC. The piston is then plated with thin dense chromium and baked to prevent hydrogen embrittlement cracking corrosion. The chromium plating is given a highly polished surface finish, 9 microinches as measured by profilometer, through several operations on an OD surface grinder. The surface finish requirement for a USGI gas piston is not as smooth, 16 microinches.
The circumferential grooves are fully radiused instead of being flat bottomed. This feature will make it easier to remove carbon when cleaning. The large interior hole is drilled, reamed and bored. The small interior hole is drilled and reamed. Both holes are held to 0.001 " tolerance. This is significant as the USGI tolerance is 0.004 " for the two internal cavities.
FYI, dealer pricing on the SEI radiused groove M14 gas piston is available. That said, I have no financial interest in Smith Enterprise, Inc., just passing along one of the latest developments for the beloved M14 Rifle.

Smith Enterprise on Display

Look at this great picture of Ron, Andy, and Caesar that was taken by Gary Paul Johnston of Shooting Illustrated Magazine.  Ron is holding the SEI Crazy Horse M21A5 with a Leupold Scope.  Everything on the weapon is SEI-made.  Andy, who is an Iraq War Vet, and Cesar are holding receivers SEI makes for the M14.  On the table are Vortex's for the M2 .50 Cal and various other weapons.  You can't get any products better than these for your military and civilian weapons.

Ron Smith is Now Part of TACOM "Dime Club"

When Ron Smith went to TACOM earlier in 2011 he was tested.  He had to shoot a dime at 110 yards.  This is very difficult to do.  Not that many people are part of the "Dime Club" accept for the guys at TACOM.  So on the second shot, Ron nails the dime at 110 yard with M118LR ammunition shooting a TRW that Ron dialed in there and was giving them some trouble.  The ding on the rim is from when the dime hit the ground.  Ron was there with Lee Emerson, Doug Carlstrom, and Mike Petersen.

Kevin Young Sends Pictures of His M14 EBR Crazy Horse Collection

Here are some more great pictures from TheH2OMan Kevin Young.  Notice the SEI Vortex and Wind Talker on these M14s Crazy Horse and EBR variants.  Check out TheH2OMan's Youtube Channel also.

Lee Ermerson from TACOM Writes about SEI's Involvement in the MK 14 MOD 2

Lee Emerson from TACOM made a post on the EBR SOPMODs forum discussing SEI's recent purchase from CRANE for 245 each of MK 14 Mod 2 components.  Here is what Lee had to say:

"I've been in contact recently with NSWC Crane and Smith Enterprise, Inc. regarding a new project, the Mk 14 Mod 2. Here's what I've been told.

The first two protoype Mk 14 Mod 2 rifles were built in April 2011 at NSWC Crane using existing M14 SSR rifles. Another prototype in final configuration was finished this month. The Mk 14 Mod 2 is intended for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command units.

Per discussion with Ron Smith, Smith Enterprise, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply 245 sets of the following SEI parts within two months to NSWC Crane in support of the Mk 14 Mod 2: extended bolt lock, direct connect Vortex (R) flash hider, gas cylinder, gas piston, gas cylinder lock wrench, and cleaning rod guide sized for the direct connect flash hider.

In addition to the parts supplied by Smith Enterprise, Inc., the Mk 14 Mod 2 will be assembled with the Sage International, Ltd. M14ALCS/PMRI-H stock with gray anodizing, black hand guard and vertical butt adjustment, AN/PVS-27 night scope, Nightforce NXS 3.5-15X day scope, Nightforce ultralight 1.125 " rings, X-treme Shooting Products, LLC steel trigger shoe and Atlas bipod (model BT10). These rifles will be built on existing Navy M14 SSR rifles. The M14 SSR has a NSWC Crane design scope mount. Thus, there will be no iron sights for the Mk 14 Mod 2. Dave Armstrong, NSWC Crane, informed me that the heavyweight barrel will be retained. The weight of the Mk 14 Mod 2 is in excess of 13 pounds without the magazine, optics or bipod."

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Read This Great Article on the M14 Crazy Horse

This article was written by Peter G. Kokalis several years ago, but many of the great concepts and products on our Crazy Horse are still the same.  We have made some improvements and changes over the years, but this article and the pictures are definitely worth reading and looking at.