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Posted: 9/22/2022 12:22:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi: Looks like my issued stuff (early 90s). Nostalgic. And I understand the nostalgia, since I have it too (I served in Italy not here - but I wanted to be here in reality). It's all issued stuff, mostly used - including the government A2 surplus upper that contains a full auto BCG. It's our best America - at least it is to me. ETA top of the page picture  Military Surplus A2 Upper by Solo__, on Flickr
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Posted: 9/22/2022 12:45:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NavyDoc1: I've got one of those old Armalite rifles. Where can you get these generation AR-10 mags that will work?. My modified M14 mags were lost to Hurricaine Florence. @wtwining They seem to be back ordered everywhere, Armalite just moved to Arizona so maybe they will start making them again. You can watch the EE forum, I've seen them from time to time. Once me and a friend walked in to the local gun shop who had two M14 mags for sale. So my buddy who was carrying his M1a tried them and couldn't get them to lock. I took a look and low and behold the floor plates on the mags was marked Armalite. They where gen 2, and priced at $14 each! SOLD!! |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 8:02:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/7/2022 8:43:15 PM EDT
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My humble contribution of a musket:
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Posted: 10/7/2022 9:30:33 PM EDT
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Has anyone built a lightweight 20" using a KE arms lower?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 5:42:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghetto: Has anyone built a lightweight 20" using a KE arms lower? I'm hoping to. Traded into an upper with a proof research 20" barrel on it... |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 6:22:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BMA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghetto: Has anyone built a lightweight 20" using a KE arms lower? I have. Built one with a Faxon gunner 20". 
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Posted: 10/10/2022 8:56:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis is the way. A1 upper and barrel A2 handguards |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2022 7:24:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's fire |
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Posted: 10/11/2022 7:39:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMA: Originally Posted By Ghetto: Has anyone built a lightweight 20" using a KE arms lower? I have. Built one with a Faxon gunner 20". https://imgur.com/2Kh8GUM.jpg Perfect |
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Posted: 10/16/2022 6:29:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s hawt. |
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Posted: 10/16/2022 7:35:44 PM EDT
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Got this upper in by far one of the weirdest trades I’ve ever been apart of.
I think it’s an OG bushmaster barrel. Some weird ass brake. Pri front sight and charging handle. On an ancient surplus ammo and arms lower. Super fun musket.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/18/2022 2:10:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: NorthPolar]
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Quote HistoryDid you have to trim the rail? I thought the Aero 12.7" rail would partially cover the gas block normally, but will happily be wrong. Additionally, who did the pin for the fsb? That's a great looking stick. 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/18/2022 5:39:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthPolar: Did you have to trim the rail? I thought the Aero 12.7" rail would partially cover the gas block normally, but will happily be wrong. Additionally, who did the pin for the fsb? That's a great looking stick. Thanks man. I found another photo of that build as well - sorry about the lighting. I sold off that upper and regret it. It was a fun rifle, very light and handy. As far as the handguard goes, no trimming was necessary. It all bolted up without issue. I sent that barrel out to John Thomas at Retro Arms Works for the pinning. If you haven't heard of him already, I highly recommend his work. Super fast and very reasonably priced. 
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Posted: 10/19/2022 1:14:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMA: Thanks man. I found another photo of that build as well - sorry about the lighting. I sold off that upper and regret it. It was a fun rifle, very light and handy. As far as the handguard goes, no trimming was necessary. It all bolted up without issue. I sent that barrel out to John Thomas at Retro Arms Works for the pinning. If you haven't heard of him already, I highly recommend his work. Super fast and very reasonably priced. https://i.imgur.com/7C0Op9r.jpg I'll be honest and admit I might just clone that and put a PA 3x prismatic on top and call it good to go. That's a great looking rifle. My current 20" is a heavy pig but super accurate (RRA match HBAR) so something lighter and handier would be nice. |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 10/19/2022 1:20:47 AM EDT
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Very nice build
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/19/2022 1:17:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthPolar: I'll be honest and admit I might just clone that and put a PA 3x prismatic on top and call it good to go. That's a great looking rifle. My current 20" is a heavy pig but super accurate (RRA match HBAR) so something lighter and handier would be nice. Do it! You'll like it. I miss that one, I'll definitely build another some day. |
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Posted: 10/20/2022 10:52:44 AM EDT
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Light is definitely my preferred. I had built out a 20” Larue stealth with a 13.2 Larue quad rail. It was stupid heavy. Parted it out and never shot it. Went with an fn chf barrel and 13.5 Geissele mk4, much more maneuverable and handy. I might eventually build a match upper for that lower but for now, I love blasting fmj through my setup. I can even run and gun with it pretty well.
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USA
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Posted: 10/20/2022 12:48:33 PM EDT
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My first AR was a factory 16" Armalite. Every new AR since then I have built myself until I bought this 20" Colt this past summer. I have to say, it's iconic and perfect just the way it is.
 Ok so maybe it needs a sling, but other than that it's perfect. |
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Posted: 10/20/2022 6:50:52 PM EDT
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My two at the moment.
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WV, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2022 1:40:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willisinnawoods: My two at the moment. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52442807310_cc0fdda859_h.jpg Nice builds, I bet they shoot great |
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Posted: 10/21/2022 1:57:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: NorthPolar]
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My current heavy as hell 20" shoots great with 69gr GMM (10 round group pictured) but I'm thinking a lighter one for not throwing out my back would be nice
 RRA national match A4 upper, SA adjustable gas block, milspec lower with a Centurion AST trigger, and a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56mm scope. The heavy RRA rail will probably get swapped for an Aero in the spring along with a regular low profile gas block instead of the SA. It was giving super inconsistent ejection once tuned.  
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2022 10:00:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: sdacbob]
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Posted: 10/21/2022 7:08:37 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2022 10:13:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BAGlover]
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Thats sexy as .....
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Posted: 11/8/2022 6:24:21 PM EDT
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I wanted to test the accuracy of this upper. So I picked up a pst 3-15. Gonna try 55, 62, 75 and 77gr this weekend if time permits
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Posted: 11/10/2022 9:54:36 AM EDT
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Any of you guys built an A4 inspired rifle with a BCM QRF? I went back through the last several pages and didn’t see any.
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Posted: 11/10/2022 10:25:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: Any of you guys built an A4 inspired rifle with a BCM QRF? I went back through the last several pages and didn’t see any. I was considering doing exactly that before I went on this retro kick starting a few months back. Range day: 
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Posted: 11/10/2022 11:03:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m24shooter: I was considering doing exactly that before I went on this retro kick starting a few months back. Range day: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/18486/B63ED6AF-B798-470A-ACCA-6225D54942D8-2588924.jpg Nice!  I had an A4 upper once, but I wasn’t a big fan of the RAS so I sold it, the QRF is lighter and free floating so I was thinking I’d like it better. I’d like to see how it looks on a “clone” though. |
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Posted: 11/12/2022 1:11:49 PM EDT
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TN, USA
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Posted: 11/28/2022 6:15:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By edwin907: https://i.imgur.com/g1NFJpg.jpg @edwin907 Can you post some more pictures? I think that may be my favorite AR in the entire thread. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2022 1:26:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By parastoo: Hi, Which buffer are you using if you are using a carbine extension? I've got a 20" with the VLTOR A5 and I want to try the carbine extension. Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By parastoo: Originally Posted By edwin907: https://i.imgur.com/g1NFJpg.jpg Hi, Which buffer are you using if you are using a carbine extension? I've got a 20" with the VLTOR A5 and I want to try the carbine extension. Thanks It shoots beautifully with the H. Not that it had any malfunctions with the standard carbine, but seemed "cleaner" recoil with the H. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 8:59:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DirtDivision]
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Boredom got the best of me. Here’s a PSA FN upper, centurion lower. Solgw trigger and other goodies.
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Posted: 3/8/2023 12:30:54 AM EDT
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 Colt AR-15A4 upper half on older Colt Match Target series lower half with my old 2010 Nikon 3-9X40 hunting scope mounted on LaRue Tactical LT104 SPR/M4 cantilever quick disconnect lever mount. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2023 9:19:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: HaveBlue83]
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Criterion barrel on a 20" SAM-R style, but not a "clone". Something bout them 20's....
   200yds with 75gr OTM. working into it.  |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 2:20:42 AM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2023 3:08:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: merlin704]
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Found this thread while looking for ideas on my next build. Looking to do another GWOT clone.
This is my current 20in build that I have. Aero Precision Upper, Windham Weaponry lower and the sling is from HubCityOutdoors. 
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Posted: 8/7/2023 3:01:14 PM EDT
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My Colt AR-15A4 started off KISS...
 But I couldn't leave it that way...  Wish I still had this A2 build, may have to redo it someday... 
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Posted: 8/7/2023 8:16:00 PM EDT
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Some sweet looking longbois!
I need one of those colt A4s and a 20 in 6 or 6.5 |
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Posted: 8/10/2023 2:14:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ChileRelleno414]
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Colt Model 6550 AR-15A2 Government Model
 
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Posted: 8/10/2023 2:24:00 AM EDT
[#41]
RRA LAR-15 National Match
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USA
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Posted: 8/10/2023 6:21:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MRTEX: Update with final iteration sans potential magnified optics. I kind of like the optic and irons though for longevity and the SHTF capability. snip Hoping she shoots how she looks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/455918/3B40B784-4FD1-45C9-9034-B4ECD9CBD99A_jpe-2281518.JPG your rear sight is installed backwards |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:51:21 PM EDT
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I kind of want to get a faxon gunner and a bcm 15in mcmr and make a lighter weight 20in. Something modern but not ghey like those in range satan worshippers
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Posted: 9/16/2023 8:22:57 PM EDT
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 My 2 a2 clones and my border rifle clone. I love a2s. Probably one of my favorites of all time. |
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Posted: 12/23/2023 7:15:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Willisinnawoods]
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Finally got a Midwest Industries free float rail to replace the Magpul MOE MLOK handguards for this one.
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VAT
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Posted: 12/23/2023 7:54:37 PM EDT
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A2 clone. WW barreled upper on a PSA lower.
 PSA FN barreled M16A4 inspired build.  Aero build. Just put a Linemount A1 stock on it, and now I'm probably going to have to replace all my A2 stocks.   BCM upper KISS build. 
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MD, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2023 8:30:50 PM EDT
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I have 20” Clinton era bushmaster A2 HBAR. It’s been sitting lonely in the back of the safe while the SBR’s and M4gerys get the love. Trying to decide if it’s worth pulling the barrel and swapping for a lighter military barrel with flash hider and bayonet lug. Maybe if I got back into the A2 it would get some range time.
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Posted: 12/23/2023 8:44:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wreckdiver: I have 20” Clinton era bushmaster A2 HBAR. It’s been sitting lonely in the back of the safe while the SBR’s and M4gerys get the love. Trying to decide if it’s worth pulling the barrel and swapping for a lighter military barrel with flash hider and bayonet lug. Maybe if I got back into the A2 it would get some range time. Apparently Windham Weaponry is opening back up. If you decide to swap barrels I've been VERY impressed with the WW 20" gov profile barrel on my A2. |
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Posted: 12/23/2023 9:23:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DC-0: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/555434/20181128_095531_jpg-2826083.JPG Damn that’s hot |
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Posted: 2/17/2024 9:57:47 PM EDT
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Don't want this thread to die...
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