IMPORTANT: Before you try to complete the guide, make sure you don’t have any bullets left in your M4. Because of your feedback, I tried to replicate the build myself and noticed that fully complies with the given specifics. The M4 in the picture above is heavy exactly 3.767KG, which is slightly less than the requirement. That means if you have full mag, Mechanic won’t accept your M4. You can see the stats of the M4 below:
It’s time for another Gunsmith Guide to comply with the renovated task requirements. This time, Mechanic asks us to modify an M4A1 according to his will. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the quest description which pins us deeper into the Gunsmith lore.
Gunsmith. Part 4 Description
Sometimes I think it’s good that I got stuck here in Tarkov. The whole world feels like it’s descending into an abyss, a gaping, cold abyss. Everything has lost its meaning. People, their values, their thoughts, and their goals. They don’t know anymore why they should take a joy, work, have children. Everyone is tired from the illusion of choice they were offered all this time, from having to work and buy either blue or red cigarettes. It’s happening everywhere, in every corner of the world. And here in Tarkov, we are honest with ourselves. We see it all in an already exaggerated way, without false values, when you don’t just decide what laundry detergent is better at removing stains, but how to keep warm at night and where to find ammo for the next lowlife that wants to kill you. Only then, in such an honest society, people show their true selves. What do you think? Okay, thanks for hearing me out. Some folks requested a fully packed M4. They need a silencer, 60 round extended mag, ergonomics above 57, and recoil sum less than 300. And mind the weight, no more than 3.8 kg, with a sighting range of 800 or beyond.
- You must be Level 15 to start this quest.
Initial Equipment
- M4A1 From Peacekeeper or FLEA
Objectives
- Modify M4A1 to comply with the required specification
Awards
- +10,100 XP
- +0,05 reputation with Mechanic
- 800 Euros (Reward increased with higher intelligent center)
- Physical bitcoin
Items Needed to Purchase
Before doing this quest, if you would like to avoid any additional costs, make sure you first reach level 3 with the following traders:
- Peacekeeper
- Mechanic
| Trader | Item | Price |
| Mechanic LL2 or Peacekeeper LL3 | 260mm barrel for AR-15 and compatible 5.56×45 weapons | Mechanic is Barter, Peacekeeper costs $185 |
| Mechanic LL2 | Magpul M-LOK 4.1 inch guide | 1,762 Roubles |
| Peacekeeper LL2 | Troy M7A1 PDW stock (color doesn’t matter) | $259 |
| Mechanic LL3 | SI “Cobra Tactical” tactical grip | 11,256 Roubles |
| Peacekeeper LL2 | KAC QD Compensator 5.56×45 | $54 |
| Peacekeeper LL3 or FLEA | KAC QDSS NT-4 5.56×45 silencer (color doesn’t matter) | $452 or ~25,000 Roubles on FLEA |
| Peacekeeper LL2 | MK12 Low Profile Gas Block | $46 |
| Peacekeeper LL3 | Hogue Overmolded Rubber Grip (color doesn’t matter) | $35 |
| Peacekeeper LL2 | HK Extended Latch Charging Handle | $20 |
| Skier LL2 | Magpul MOE SL carbine length M-LOK foregrip for AR15 (color doesn’t matter) | 10,120 Roubles |
| Peacekeeper LL3 or FLEA | Magpul PMAG D-60 5.56×45 60-round magazine | ~25,000 Roubles |
| Skier LL2 | Primary Arms Compact prism scope 2.5x | 20,125 Roubles |
NOTE: The image below shows all of the modifications. Updated with 0.12.9.
This quest becomes available to take after completing Gunsmith. Part 3, and it’s required to unlock Gunsmith. Part 5.
If I am missing something, you’re more than welcome to let me know in the comments below!
I keep on getting “Cannot install both 260mm AR-15 5.56×45 and MOE SL at the same time” error. Is there a way to get around this?
Weird, I tried replicating the same build… did not have that issue at all. I also used the default M4 from Peacekeeper.
Didn’t work 🙁
It should be working unless they changed the quest requirement. I will make adjustments if necessary.
Didn’t work for me either
Hey Alex, thanks for your comment. I just rechecked the M4A1. It fully complies with the requirements. I also updated the article showing the picture. Are you sure your magazine is empty, or you have the right charging handle?
Hi, this does not work because the gun is too heavy. How did you get it under 3.8 kg?
Hey, have you checked if your magazine is empty?