

When we took over manufacturing the SOPMOD after we won the contract, what struck me is what a classic, very utilitarian and functional design the stock has. And that stock has since really developed a niche for itself there. We took that one product and made some improvements and refinements, commercialized it and brought it out to the commercial market. We still maintain the contract to supply SOPMOD buttstocks to USSOCOM and DOD today. Mark Keller, B5 Systems: When I came on board, B5 Systems had just received the SOPMOD contract. Can you talk B5 Systems’ involvement with the the SOPMOS? Q: You’re well known for your B5 Systems SOPMOD stock. My business partner, B5 President, Jedd Burke…his dad started in the late 1960’s in the same space…so B5 Systems is sort of the third iteration of that family business that started making defense products for the war in Vietnam. We also make a lot of other machine parts…electrical components, everything from wiring harnesses, aircraft parts…primary in the defense world. B5 Systems still has a machine shop that makes a lot of parts and accessories. B5 Systems had historically done a lot of weapons parts and accessories as well as a lot of machining. I came on board with B5 Systems in the summer of 2011. Historically, it has been a contract manufacturer primarily in the defense sector. Mark Keller, B5 Systems: B5 Systems has been around since 2009. 65 California Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Q: Mark, can you give us an overview of B5 Systems and how you’re involved in the company?


The Enhanced SOPMOD features color matched steel hardware, one piece anti-rotation quick disconnect sling mounts, no slip cushioned buttpad, sure grip stock latch, and dual water resistant storage compartments. B5 Systems has taken the venerable design of the Crane NSWC designed SOPMOD buttstock and incorporated the features sought by military professionals and firearm enthusiasts.
