Rhode Island's Premier Firearms Customization Shop

phone: 4012809151

10.5" FCD Modern Day CQBR

Posted by Anthony Reis on 19th Apr 2024

One of our first AR15 builds, is our personal 10.5" AR15 build that was inspired by the infamous CQBR MK18 but with a more modern look featuring an ambidextrous Lower Receiver and several Forward Controls Design parts and some other updated features. There is a strong affinity for the MK18 due to its versatile nature, evident upon first handling it. Its compact size renders it ideal for close-quarter combat indoors or while maneuvering in and around vehicles. While it may lack the range lethality of a longer barrel, its effective reach extends to approximately 300m, sufficient for most urban engagements where sightlines rarely exceed 100.. Unlike the M4, its shorter barrel facilitates room clearing, and its focus on close-quarter effectiveness aligns perfectly with the demands of urban environments, where long-range capabilities often go underutilized. Consequently, the MK18 has emerged as the weapon of choice for operators operating in confined spaces

Components Breakdown 


Upper Receiver Group

  • FCD URF-S (no forward assist) Upper Receiver in custom ODG AnaKote 
  • Geissele 9.3" Super Modular MK14 M-LOK Rail in custom ODG AnaKote 
  • Rosco Manufacturing Bloodline 10.5" M4 5.56 NATO Barrel w/ SOLGW BCG 
  • Rosco Manufacturing Non-Adjustable Gas Block
  • Rosco Manufacturing Carbine Length Gas Tube 
  • Radian Weapons Raptor Charging Handle 
  • Surefire Warcomp Muzzle Device 
  • TRex Arms Sling in MultiCam
  • BCM Sling Swivel
  • Blueforce Gear ULoop
  • Modlite PLH 18550 in FDE mounted via Modlite Modbutton & Arisaka Inline Mount
  • EOTech EXPS3 
  • Unity Tactical FAST Optic Riser in FDE
  • Somogear PEQ-15 Laser in FDE
  • TrueNorth Concepts GripStop-K (M-LOK) in ODG

Lower Receiver Group

  • FCD / SOLGW LRF Lower Receiver in custom ODG AnaKote
  • Geissele Super Dynamic 3 Gun (SD-3G) Trigger
  • Vltor RE-AR 7-Position Buffer Tube 
  • FCD CNF Castle Nut in Burnt Bronze
  • Law Tactical Folder
  • Sprinco Standard Power (Green) Recoil Spring 
  • Vltor A5 H2 Buffer 
  • OSA Loop Receiver End Plate 
  • SB Tactical SBA3 in custom ODG Cerakote
  • Edgar Sharman Design Granite Grip in Black 
  • FCD PF040 Take Down Pins
  • FCD ASF-50 Safety Selector
  • FCD ABC/R Bolt Catch (Dimpled)
  • FCD EMR-A Magazine Catch w/ EMR Magazine Release (Dimpled)