Escape from Tarkov: Gunsmith Special Order quest build & walkthrough

Make sure that you've got the right parts to complete the new Gunsmith Special Order quest from Mechanic in Escape from Tarkov with this complete build.

Harry Boulton

02nd Aug 2024 14:28

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Escape from Tarkov's new Supply and Demand end-of-wipe event has introduced a new questline for Mechanic, with the 'Gunsmith Special Order' task being the first task for players to complete.

It requires you to build a specifically crafted M4A1, so check out the full weapon build and walkthrough below!

Gunsmith Special Order M4A1 build

Parts needed

Working off of a standard M4A1 bought from Peacekeeper LL1, here are all of the parts that you'll need to buy:

Magpul M-LOK 4.1 inch rail
AR-15 Magpul MOE SL carbine length M-LOK handguard
Zenit RK-1 tactical foregrip
AR-15 Daniel Defense Enhanced Collapsible Buttstock (Black)
EOTech XPS3-0 holographic sight
AR-15 HK Ergo PSG-1 style pistol grip
AR-15 AWC PSR 5.56x45 muzzle brake

Image of the Gunsmith Special Order M4A1 build in Escape from Tarkov

The only 'essential' part that's needed for the build is the EOTech XPS3-0 holo, as that's specifically stated as part of the quest. However, there are a number of different ways to get to the other requirements.

Ultimately, you need to ensure that the weapon has no more than 300 total recoil (vertical+horizontal) and at least 70 ergonomics. Only a few combinations can achieve this, and something like the Ergo PSG-1 pistol grip helps a lot in achieving this.

Image of the M4A1 needed for Gunsmith Special Order in Escape from Tarkov

The build overall set me back around 500,000₽, not counting the initial price of the M4A1, with a mix of items from the Traders and the Flea Market. You could definitely get it cheaper if you have max traders, but you might need to tweak the items around a bit depending on availability.

You'd also save a lot of money if you already have an XPS3-0 in your stash, as the supply and demand - no pun intended - has skyrocketed for that on the Flea.

About The Author

Harry Boulton

Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.

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