If the M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) replicas last year got us talking, this one will make us more on our toes. I am looking forward to the day that airsoft makers fabricate the Fulton Armory M14 SOPMOD Systems, even just a conversion­ kit. ­This is actually a collaboration of Fulton Armory and Troy Industries and resulted into the Modular Combat Rifle that is comprised of different configurations for designated marksman role (DMR), close quarters, and for sniper roles. I like the look of the MCR and just wishing that they're lighter than the M14 EBR. The February 2008 Issue of Special Weapons for Military and Police Magazine puts it like this:

"...In keeping with the custom nature of the MCS, we contacted Fulton Armory to determine if they had any interest in producing a Modular Combat Rifle incorporating the Troy MCS. The result is the Fulton Armory/Troy Industries Modular Combat Rifle (MCR). Clint McKee, owner of Fulton Armory, is a very though minded individual whose standards for his products are incredibly high and uncompromising. When we made our proposal, Clint stated that he would reserve judgment until he saw Troy's MCS. Clint refuses to use anything but original GI or MILSPEC components in Fulton Armory M14s, M1 Garands, or M1 Carbines and while Fulton Armory rifles cost more than others, theirs are as close as possible to an original military rifle, so when we shipped the Troy MCS to Clint, we were a little apprehensive and weren't prepared for his overwhelmingly positive reaction. Within a week, we had our Fulton Armory/Troy Industries Modular Combat Rifle and if it isn't the ultimate M14, we don't know what is!

"...Shooting is the acid test, and the Fulton Armory/Troy MCR lives up to its claims. Felt recoil was notably less than we are used to on a standard configuration M14/M1As. The MCS stock minimizes muzzle rise and felt recoil while enhancing control and capability for quick follow up shots. The two stage trigger is match quality and as we are fond of saying about really good triggers, breaks like the proverbial "glass rod" without creep or backlash at precisely 4.5 pounds. The Fulton Armory/Troy MCR functioned flawlessly, with shells ejected almost straight out from the receiver at a downward angle.

"...Fulton Armory and Troy Industries have truly redefined the concept of a modular M14 for military, law enforcement tactical teams or anyone who wishes to own what is probably the ultimate all-around M14/M1A rifle for defense or just fun shooting. The Fulton Armory/Troy Industries Modular Combat Rifle has everything a tactical M14 user could ask - superb quality, accuracy, flexibility, ballistics and for law enforcement, tactical utility."

The line-up of the Fulton Armory M14 SOPMOD Systems are the following:

Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Complete Stock System
—Includes A2 Furniture in Black or Tan

Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Complete Stock System
—Includes Command Arms CBST Collapsible Stock & Magpul MIAD Grip in Black or Tan

SemiAuto Sniper System (SASS) Complete Stock System
—Includes Magpul PRS Stock & MIAD Pistol Grip in Black or Tan

You can buy the stock chassis only and make your own configuration.

Now let's see who among the airsoft manufacturers will make these. Optimus Prime hinted that he plans to have one these if it's to be a reality, and he's already budgeting a Marui-compatible M14 to be the donor rifle just to make this happen, even if he has several M14 replicas now.