Mookie War Rifle

[vinny_121_ND]

http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/rifle.jpg

We have assembled what we believe to be the finest fighting rifle on the planet.
Built directly to spec laid down by Navy SEAL and high risk contractor Ben Thomas, the Mookie War Rifle was conceived to be the ideal weapon for serious fighting. It features an extremely reliable midlength gas system on a top-grade 16" barrel, ergonomic grip and panels for excellent control with gloves or without, modular Picatinny (1913) rails for use with all aftermarket products, the world's fastest holographic red dot sight, and much more -- all specifically selected by Ben Thomas to produce the best possible weapon.
:: Features ::
Lower Receiver
Cavalry Arms Complete Lower
T6 MILSPEC Hard-Coat Anodizing
7075 Aluminum
Upper Receiver
A3 Flattop with Forward Assist and Brass Deflector
Samson Manufacturing MRFS-M/M203 Mid-Length Free Float Rail System
PRi Big Latch Charging Handle
Hard Chromed Bolt with SOCOM Extractor O-Rings
16" Sabre Defence 1:9 Barrel (1:7 available on request)
Mookie War Brake
Irons
MILSPEC Front Sight Base
Cavalry Arms SAR Rear BUIS
Optics
EOTech 552 A65 (NOD Capable)
Furniture
LMT SOPMOD Stock (Flat Dark Earth)
ERGO Rail Panels (Flat Dark Earth)
ERGO Rifle Grip (Flat Dark Earth)
Slings and Mounts
Original SOE Gear Mookie War Single Point Sling
WLN Three Point Sling
Falcon Industries Slide Sling Rail Mount
Weaponlight
Surefire Scout Light
Magazines
7x USGI 30-round with Magpul Enhanced Followers
Case
Cavalry Arms Discrete Carry Case
Extra Parts
M4 Buttstock
A2 Rifle Grip
A2 Flash Hider
Firing Pin
Extractor and Spring
Gas rings
Hammer Spring
Hammer/Trigger Pins The greatest deal for a complete rifle package anywhere, period. You will not find any finer rifle, and certainly not with the convenience of it arriving as a singular package as an off-the-shelf fighting rifle.
All Mookie War Rifles come with exclusive laser engraving -- KOPFJAGER logo and MWR# serial on the lower receiver, and important symbology of the warfighter elsewhere.

$3200.00


http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/rifle.html

[T3ngu]

Doh thought it said wookie. I hate our gun laws.

[vinny_121_ND]

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwr3.jpg

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwr2.jpg

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwr4.jpg

[StukaJr]

I don't see the $$ adding up for all the parts - unless it's put together by a Lakers girls line up :| Am I missing something?

No disrespect to "Mook" or anything - speaking purely of the rifle's price... I also wonder what these rifles fund...

[LaoSexMachine]

I don't see anything special.

[BugHunt]

I also wonder what these rifles fund...


Id say alot of hookers and drugs m8 ;)

[vinny_121_ND]

Well, 'mookie' is the nickname of Ben Thomas, who was the BW sniper in Najaf. Even still, I don't really see anything special. How does this rifle compare to the HK 416 and the SCAR? that's the 64,000 dollar question.

[LaoSexMachine]

I stick to my $750 DPMS AR with Iron sights.

[D-gin]

BW sniper in Najaf? You'd mean Travis Haley if you're referring to the guy that had his video posted all over the Internet

[vinny_121_ND]

BW sniper in Najaf? You'd mean Travis Haley if you're referring to the guy that had his video posted all over the Internet
http://www.thespywhobilledme.com/the_spy_who_billed_me/private_military_corporations/index.html


The former Blackwater contract soldier and SEAL Team One member Ben Thomas is scheduled to appear on Fox and Friends Friday morning sometime between 6 and 8 a.m. ET to discuss his work as a contract soldier. Thomas was a member of the Blackwater team that defended the Provisional Authority's regional headquarters in Najaf in a firefight against the Mahdi Army that lasted several days. A video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Sbeyx76yk) of the spring 2004 action has been circulating on the internet for the past year and it dispels any myths that contract soldiers can't be relied upon in combat.
The interview is a rare opportunity to hear and see a real shooter talk about his activities in Iraq. They usually cling to the shadows. Since I'm currently emailing around to friends, looking for pictures of contractors in Iraq for a website for my novel OUTSOURCED, I can attest to just how camera shy the real professionals are. Thomas is an exception because he was outed by the video clip. We're fortunate for the glimpse into this shadowy world.
Thomas is doing the interview as part of a promo for the National Geographic Explorer (http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/channel/explorer/) this Sunday, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT is airing an episode on private military corporations in Iraq.
It's ben thomas.
Interesting thoughts SEALs have about him though.
http://www.socnetcentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16957

[Havoc345]

You could put an AR15 together exactly like that one yourself for much cheaper.

[bikewrench]

What in the **** is a knopfjager?
LOL!
3k for a rifle with ****ed up spelling on it's vanity plate.

[Argyll]

I know Ben Thomas, however according to the SEAL's he was never awarded his Trident, therefore was never a SEAL, I've personally always got on well with him, and there's no taking away what he and his fellow BW shooters did at Najaf, there's no love lost between the SEAL community and Ben Thomas.


Will it shoot better than any other AR15/M4 variant out there?....I doubt it, it's the guy behind the weapon that makes the difference.

[Bushranger]

Those stories about that dude are a classic. still got to respect him for what his doing.

[Nephilim]

Wait a second!

KNOPFJÄGER???

that means button/knob hunter in german...

isnt it supposed to mean bountyhunter/headhunter right?
so it would be KOPFJÄGER or rather KOPFGELDJÄGER

HAHAHAHA SPELLING ERROR!! FAIL!


knobhunter my arse.....


people should check spelling twice by a native speaker

hilariousrofl
late aprils fool joke?

[supercontra]

Reminds me of this guy. W.o disrespecting the rifle or Ben Thomas
http://flumesday.com/images/tattoos/awsome.JPG

[captainahab]

hey!knobs are the new oil....:bash:

[California Joe]

< I thought "Knob Hunter" was another name for Moderator around here. ;)

[Nephilim]

oh sh!t

the mods new banstick! BANS FROM LIFE!

guys watch your knobs!

[foxtrot023]

hehe, run awaaaay it is the Knobminator

[California Joe]

The funny thing is, it's spelled correctly in the marketing write up that Vinnie copied. Just not on the actual weapon. :)

[Buckeye67]

< I thought "Knob Hunter" was another name for Moderator around here. ;)

Oh Jeez, CJ. I shouldn't be laughing this hard, it still hurts like hell. rofl

[vinny_121_ND]

what does ABE mean?

http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/iconbrake.gif

[Buckeye67]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molon_labe

Try that.

[California Joe]

^ It's Greek. Look it up. It's very famous....

[valtrex]

what does ABE mean?

http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/iconbrake.gif

ΜΟΛΩΝ-MOLON-->aorist active participle of the verb ΒΛΩΣΚΩ-VLOSKO (to come).
ΛΑΒΕ-LAVE-->aorist active imperative of the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ-LAMVANO (to take).
So, ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ means "come and take [it, them, whatever]"
...and yes it's in Greek

PS: Just noticed a spelling mistake on the photo. It's ΜΟΛΩΝ and not ΜΩΛΩΝ

[vinny_121_ND]

K, thanks guys.

[kongman]

Doh thought it said wookie. I hate our gun laws.


agree man miss my m-14 ........./cry

[Nephilim]

ΜΟΛΩΝ-MOLON-->aorist active participle of the verb ΒΛΩΣΚΩ-VLOSKO (to come).
ΛΑΒΕ-LAVE-->aorist active imperative of the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ-LAMVANO (to take).
So, ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ means "come and take [it, them, whatever]"
...and yes it's in Greek

PS: Just noticed a spelling mistake on the photo. It's ΜΟΛΩΝ and not ΜΩΛΩΝ

HAHAHA MASSIVE FAIL!! :D

[California Joe]

Seems like someone should have done spellcheck before cranking up the engraving machine.

The "MWR" thing cracks me up too because when I worked for the Navy it always stood for "Morale, Welfare, and Recreation" Department.

[James]

Maybe he means to hunt Mark Knopfler and his devilish talking guitar.

[kongman]

for that money you could buy 2 ar platforms and tweak them to the max.........waste of money as uncle arg said its the shooter anyway ................but the again some airsofter will prob copy it and do a loadout based on it................

[California Joe]

Excellent point James.

PS.... As a Boston Red Sox fan I will never, ever buy anything that has the name "Mookie" associated with it.

It might as well have Bucky "F*cking" Dent engraved on it....;)

[Sneeker]

nice tag Joe! LOL

[Nephilim]

but the again some airsofter will prob copy it and do a loadout based on it................

dyssleggsick lodaut i guess

i think the "some" should be emphasized :)
some will do that, others not (the more rationally maybe...)

[kongman]

dyssleggsick lodaut i guess

i think the "some" should be emphasized :)
some will do that, others not (the more rationally maybe...)


rational and airsoft should not go in the same sentence..............

[Createdeemcee]

Man I have practicly the same rifle and its not worth that much, I say the extra grand is stricktly for engraved items.

[California Joe]

For my Saffie pal...:)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/rghayes40/mwr4.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/rghayes40/mwr3.jpg

[kongman]

For my Saffie pal...:)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/rghayes40/mwr4.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/rghayes40/mwr3.jpg



awsome .........you should trade mark it and sell it ....................make a fortune.............

[Argyll]

LOL........awesome CJ !!!

[Hispeed1]

I don't see the $$ adding up for all the parts - unless it's put together by a Lakers girls line up :| Am I missing something?
No disrespect to "Mook" or anything - speaking purely of the rifle's price... I also wonder what these rifles fund...

True, I could put together and AR-15 at about half that price that would perform just like it...

[playtym]

For my Saffie pal...:)

LOL! That's awesome CJ! rofl


Let's patent that and market to all those Star Wars fans out there - they must easily outnumber the airsofters.

[vinny_121_ND]

I think Mookie should come on this site and explain to us why in the world is the price 3200 dollars. He's got www.mookiewear.com started up too.
35 dollars for a t-shirt??

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwsblack.jpg

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwflagfront.jpg

[playtym]

I think Mookie should come on this site and explain to us why in the world is the price 3200 dollars.

Will it make any difference? Is anyone actually going to go, "yeah, that's a good reason to spend $3,200 on an AR, I"ll definitely buy one now!" ?!?

[vinny_121_ND]

Will it make any difference? Is anyone actually going to go, "yeah, that's a good reason to spend $3,200 on an AR, I"ll definitely buy one now!" ?!?

well, it's not good business sense right? This project is doomed for failure and who's going to get fired? Mookie. donald trump: Mookie, you're fired.

[Buckeye67]

well, it's not good business sense right? This project is doomed for failure and who's going to get fired? Mookie. donald trump: Mookie, you're fired.

Dude, nobody cares about that knopf.

[playtym]

well, it's not good business sense right?

I don't know what the combined value of all components would be, but I recon they're relying on getting a hell of a lot of mileageout of the OMFG SEAL!1!!11! aspect of the rifle.

I'd be interested to know what the combined cost of the individual parts is, just to see what cost the incorrectly spelled logo is adding to the package. p-)

[Ironsight06]

I think Mookie should come on this site and explain to us why in the world is the price 3200 dollars. He's got www.mookiewear.com (http://www.mookiewear.com) started up too.
35 dollars for a t-shirt??

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwsblack.jpg

http://www.mookiewear.com/mwflagfront.jpg
As long as there are people buying it...

[ed316]

What a rip off!

[Argyll]

I'd like to know the significance of the Tally, does one feel the need to brag about Kills, if these are indeed "Heads" that he's "hunted" ?

Ben is using the proceeds for charity, which shouldn't be dismissed, the same with his clothing range, the people who would buy this weapon are his "groupies" at GOTX, and if someone want to spend that much on a weapon, beleieving it's gonna make him like a SEAL badass, then let him crack on, the Mike McGinnis memorial fund will be $3000 better off.

[Laconian]

Mookie War Rifle? That the best they could come up with? How 'bout Jedi Bang Stick or something? I respect the guy's actions, and I'm glad the money goes to charity, but marketing may need some work

[James]

I'd heard quite a bit about Mr. Thomas over the years... I knew he was more or less fired from one of the larger contracting companies, but I never knew he'd been kicked off of a SEAL team.

Here's a quote from his web site:


It's truly pathetic that you're cruising one of our websites, likely while someone else is taking your wife from behind at the bar while you think she's "out with the girls." Now be a man... Buy my ****, and confront me like a man someday -- face to face. But at the very least buy a Mookie War Thong for your old lady... Cause my name belongs on her ass, I'm sure yours isn't.

He wins at life.

Douche.

[Hollis]

I'd heard quite a bit about Mr. Thomas over the years... I knew he was more or less fired from one of the larger contracting companies, but I never knew he'd been kicked off of a SEAL team.

Here's a quote from his web site:



He wins at life.

Douche.


He doesn't sound like a nice person. Maybe a tad narcissistic.

[Argyll]

He was kicked of the TEAM's twice mate, respect to him for getting through BUD/S at such a young age, but his ego was his downfall, and he's not as popular within the SEAL community as he believes he is, he's a fighter, and a guy you'd fight love to have alongside you when the shyt hits the fat, however, he has issues.....I converse with Ben, occasionally, he's always been top notch with me....but I wouldn't buy any of his clothing......

[Hollis]

I can admire the charity aspect and his accomplishments. Ok so he is not much on the glitz end of marketing but at least he is doing something.

[vinny_121_ND]

I didn't know it was for charity. It says proceeds go to the Pat Tillman Foundation (on the The Mookie War Brake). I can respect that.

I love his
MOOKIE WAR CREED "I am the Sword of my Family and the Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everyhing you have built, burn everything you love, and kill every one of you."

[Hollis]

I didn't know it was for charity. It says proceeds go to the Pat Tillman Foundation (on the The Mookie War Brake). I can respect that.

I love his
MOOKIE WAR CREED "I am the Sword of my Family and the Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everyhing you have built, burn everything you love, and kill every one of you."


I think he is pandering to those who will never go and have dreams of greatness that they are too afraid to attempt to obtain.

Sound like right out of some Hollyweird scrip.

[D.Sigurdsson]

http://www.thespywhobilledme.com/the_spy_who_billed_me/private_military_corporations/index.html

It's ben thomas.
Interesting thoughts SEALs have about him though.
http://www.socnetcentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16957

Maybe I'm beating a dead horse but that is not Ben Thomas aka Mookie Spicoli.

http://caosblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/mookienotmookie.jpg

[Nephilim]

tattoo gotten after the video?

[SMGLee]

BW sniper in Najaf? You'd mean Travis Haley if you're referring to the guy that had his video posted all over the Internet

Do you guys read? this was posted on the first page.. it should not be an issue at all by the 4th page.

[D.Sigurdsson]

tattoo gotten after the video?

The tat pic is before Iraq.

http://i27.tinypic.com/ei2ers.jpg
This one is circa Najaf

In this video taken during the fight in Najaf Ben Thomas is wearing a blue T-shirt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6jjTcmJfBc
The middle guy from the picture is the one who took the video.

[D.Sigurdsson]

Do you guys read? this was posted on the first page.. it should not be an issue at all by the 4th page.

Lee, yeah I saw that but another poster stated that indeed was him.

[StukaJr]

I'd like to know the significance of the Tally, does one feel the need to brag about Kills, if these are indeed "Heads" that he's "hunted" ?

He's got it tattooed on the back of his calf - it does represent his kills and he said he had it done around a day one of his friends got killed, leaving him in a rough state of mind and prompting him to get that tattooed... Paraphrasing his words, I can only remember it being something like "if they got me, I wanted them to know whom they got and that they got one of the best" - kind of like a message, maybe even a taunt to the enemy that might kill him...


I didn't get that bragging was one of his forte's - and I'm certainly glad to hear that his enterprise is beneficiary to a charity, I suspected that from the start... Just better luck/manager with business end of things, that's all

[Ironsight06]

The tat pic is before Iraq.

This one is circa Najaf

I find it somewhat scary that you know exactly what tats the guy has and when he got them.

[vinny_121_ND]

actually, there are reports that the najaf BW sniper is not Ben thomas.


*** ******UPDATE/FOOTNOTE 2: I have determined to my satisfaction that the individual in the video is, in fact, an individual other than Ben ' Mookie Spicoli' Thomas, and have therefore revised the applicable paragraph accordingly. As more information is made available, I will continue to update this post, and may create new articles, which will be linked from here***********.


http://primarysources.newsvine.com/_news/2007/09/30/985212-hoaxers-posers-and-turkey-shooters

[BloodyTalon]

I think Mookie should come on this site and explain to us why in the world is the price 3200 dollars.
Were you ever a skater? Did you notice that brands like Birdhouse and World Industries had more expensive products because Tony Hawk or Bucky Lazek or some other pro skater had his name attached to it?

Same reason.

[vinny_121_ND]

Were you ever a skater? Did you notice that brands like Birdhouse and World Industries had more expensive products because Tony Hawk or Bucky Lazek or some other pro skater had his name attached to it?

Same reason.

If you continue reading the next posts, I began to understand that proceeds go to the Pat Tillman Foundation.

And I used to be a hot shot speed skater before I ruined my hip.

[BloodyTalon]

If you continue reading the next posts, I began to understand that proceeds go to the Pat Tillman Foundation.

And I used to be a hot shot speed skater before I ruined my hip.
Yeah, i read the part about the charity as well, but i still think a part of the price has to do with Mookie's fame.

[D.Sigurdsson]

Ok so I "built" this rifle via this.
http://www.cfuze.com/LaRue_tactical/Profiler.html

http://files.bns-code.org/myndir/mookie_rifle.jpg

$500 difference isn't that much in my opinion.


http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/rifle.jpg

We have assembled what we believe to be the finest fighting rifle on the planet.
Built directly to spec laid down by Navy SEAL and high risk contractor Ben Thomas, the Mookie War Rifle was conceived to be the ideal weapon for serious fighting. It features an extremely reliable midlength gas system on a top-grade 16" barrel, ergonomic grip and panels for excellent control with gloves or without, modular Picatinny (1913) rails for use with all aftermarket products, the world's fastest holographic red dot sight, and much more -- all specifically selected by Ben Thomas to produce the best possible weapon.
:: Features ::
Lower Receiver
Cavalry Arms Complete Lower
T6 MILSPEC Hard-Coat Anodizing
7075 Aluminum
Upper Receiver
A3 Flattop with Forward Assist and Brass Deflector
Samson Manufacturing MRFS-M/M203 Mid-Length Free Float Rail System
PRi Big Latch Charging Handle
Hard Chromed Bolt with SOCOM Extractor O-Rings
16" Sabre Defence 1:9 Barrel (1:7 available on request)
Mookie War Brake
Irons
MILSPEC Front Sight Base
Cavalry Arms SAR Rear BUIS
Optics
EOTech 552 A65 (NOD Capable)
Furniture
LMT SOPMOD Stock (Flat Dark Earth)
ERGO Rail Panels (Flat Dark Earth)
ERGO Rifle Grip (Flat Dark Earth)
Slings and Mounts
Original SOE Gear Mookie War Single Point Sling
WLN Three Point Sling
Falcon Industries Slide Sling Rail Mount
Weaponlight
Surefire Scout Light
Magazines
7x USGI 30-round with Magpul Enhanced Followers
Case
Cavalry Arms Discrete Carry Case
Extra Parts
M4 Buttstock
A2 Rifle Grip
A2 Flash Hider
Firing Pin
Extractor and Spring
Gas rings
Hammer Spring
Hammer/Trigger Pins The greatest deal for a complete rifle package anywhere, period. You will not find any finer rifle, and certainly not with the convenience of it arriving as a singular package as an off-the-shelf fighting rifle.
All Mookie War Rifles come with exclusive laser engraving -- KOPFJAGER logo and MWR# serial on the lower receiver, and important symbology of the warfighter elsewhere.

$3200.00


http://www.mookiewarrifle.com/rifle.html

[Hippo]

I find it somewhat scary that you know exactly what tats the guy has and when he got them.

Im glad I wasnt the only one who thought of this

[Loomisfarms01]

Edited by me.

Not worth it.

[bertfivesix]

Ben's a good guy just trying to use whatever notoriety the internet, homely looking bloggers, TV documentaries, and books have given him to help out the families of fallen friends.

And you guys are stellar human beings for calling him out on it. Wow, glad you caught him. The internet is safer because of you.

Interestingly enough, despite being a real Type A personality who rubs some people the wrong way, he doesn't take himself too seriously and he's always willing to share experiences and advice if it'll help you in any way. And once in a while, he'll pull his scrotum out the bottom of his shorts and trick you into looking at it.

[SMGLee]

Ben's a good guy just trying to use whatever notoriety the internet, homely looking bloggers, TV documentaries, and books have given him to help out the families of fallen friends.

And you guys are stellar human beings for calling him out on it. Wow, glad you caught him. The internet is safer because of you.

Interestingly enough, despite being a real Type A personality who rubs some people the wrong way, he doesn't take himself too seriously and he's always willing to share experiences and advice if it'll help you in any way. And once in a while, he'll pull his scrotum out the bottom of his shorts and trick you into looking at it.

So if you know him so well that you have seen his scrotum, can you tell me exactly how much of this rifle cost is actually going to proceed? :)

[California Joe]

Ben's a good guy just trying to use whatever notoriety the internet, homely looking bloggers, TV documentaries, and books have given him to help out the families of fallen friends.

And you guys are stellar human beings for calling him out on it. Wow, glad you caught him. The internet is safer because of you.

Interestingly enough, despite being a real Type A personality who rubs some people the wrong way, he doesn't take himself too seriously and he's always willing to share experiences and advice if it'll help you in any way. And once in a while, he'll pull his scrotum out the bottom of his shorts and trick you into looking at it.

That rifle is gayer than your attempt at name, or should I say "ball" dropping.

"Yeah sometimes this ex SEAL guy teabags me, I'm special"

[Beowulf]

soooozaannndannnnn

[StukaJr]

I do not get it... someone teabag me into understanding this...

[bertfivesix]

So if you know him so well that you have seen his scrotum, can you tell me exactly how much of this rifle cost is actually going to proceed?

Haven't the foggiest. I haven't bought anything Mookie, but I'm sure if you ask him he'll be forthcoming.


That rifle is gayer than your attempt at name, or should I say "ball" dropping.

"Yeah sometimes this ex SEAL guy teabags me, I'm special"

<whistle> Yeah, that's a healthy response.

I guess I should have expected that. Christ, what was I thinking, sticking up for a friend..

[Laworkerbee]

soooozaannndannnnn

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL I was ****ing waiting for it rofl

[3rdMillhouse]

Doh thought it said wookie. I hate our gun laws.

Me too. rofl

[California Joe]

<whistle> Yeah, that's a healthy response.

I guess I should have expected that. Christ, what was I thinking, sticking up for a friend..

C'mon dude, you gotta admit your example sounded just a little suspect.