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Posted: 10/12/2005 2:06:24 PM
dammit!!! looks like the only one that's still up is the ar-15 clone thread...
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Ekie
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Posted: 10/12/2005 2:38:14 PM
[Last Edit: 10/12/2005 2:42:31 PM by Ekie]
Here you go:
AR-15 model 601 clone: ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=238213 M4gery: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=231110 M4A1 clone: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=229465 M16A4gery archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=234528 The following two rifles have been redone, so I took most of these old pictures down: M16A1 clone: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=217482 M16A2 clone: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=218677 Here is the old AR-15 project done up as a 602: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=217481 |
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Posted: 10/17/2005 12:10:45 AM
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Posted: 10/19/2005 3:56:43 AM
Great pictures Ekie. Just curious - on those early duck- billed flash suppressors, what was the purpose of those backward folded tabs? |
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Posted: 10/19/2005 4:21:31 AM
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OODA_Loop
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Posted: 10/20/2005 10:32:21 PM
Ekie, I just received another barrel with a 3-prong which shows slight machining variations from the first I have. Camera batteries died during the shoot; I'll post tomorrow. Looks like there are several variants among the flute patterns (including one or two in your previous posts).
More later - BT |
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chapperjoe
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Posted: 10/20/2005 10:42:56 PM
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Ekie
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Posted: 10/21/2005 1:01:04 AM
I look forward to seeing that. Did you keep that XM16E1 upper? |
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Posted: 10/27/2005 12:18:47 PM
[Last Edit: 10/27/2005 1:15:04 PM by OODA_Loop]
I've still got the upper (XM16E1) although I may use the 3-prong, and removed the forward assist as it was convenient for building something else (basically, got a large-hole A1 and barrel separately for install upon an A2 lower - SP1 slabside style!
I'll be putting the XM16E1 upper in the EE later on. I'll post pics later on of the two 3-prongs. The one I removed may be used for an SBR XM607 clone if I ever get papered for one, the other came with my chrome bore barrel and is on it now. Edit: Okay, added value. One came with a chrome-bore Colt barrel, infamous private sale, the other is from the aforementioned XM16E1 upper. First, off the XM16E1: Note that the bottom of the flutes stop above the rebate, or whatever to call it.  Next, another unit: Note the fluting going below the rim, or rebate, or whatever-  Both units together. The presumably older unit from the XM16E1 is on the right, shorter flutes. Note the difference in the end - scalloped or dished crown is more pronounced on this unit. It seems like the flutes are slightly thinner, but this could be an illusion - no calipers, sorry!  A work in progress - the barrel is chrome bore, large hole upper, but the buttstock is non-trapdoor. It will probably get a chrome-plated bolt carrier. All Colt at this time. KNS takedown pin.  |
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Ekie
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Posted: 10/27/2005 4:41:25 PM
[Last Edit: 10/27/2005 4:44:13 PM by Ekie]
E-mail sent on the XM16E1 upper.
Will take a look at my flash suppressors and see if can spot those two variants. I have a 602 upper, which is the first production rifle to use this style of flash suppressor. |
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Posted: 10/31/2005 4:20:41 PM
Just updated the barrel info.
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gunnut003
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Posted: 11/29/2005 2:21:54 AM
[Last Edit: 11/29/2005 3:08:01 AM by gunnut003]
this is an evil thread:
now I want: M16 clone M16A1 clone M16A2 clone M16A4 clone M4 clone (bushy '05 SEBR close enough?) M4A1 clone   And thats only for Clones- |
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Posted: 12/10/2005 4:29:07 PM
Great info!
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Posted: 12/11/2005 5:00:25 PM
No, this is a GREAT thread! Now I know what to do with my extra lower reciever. I ordered a reciever from a guy on another forum who is making his own and doing custom engraving and all sorts of shiznaz. The good bit is, he'll do whatever engraving you want BEFORE the type III annodization. That reciever is going to my carbine and my Stag is destined to be a M16 clone.
I don't want to reveal the guys name because I don't think he's ready for full scale operations yet, but I will definately post a report here when I get mine. |
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Ekie
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Posted: 12/13/2005 9:37:34 AM
Understood, the more variations I find, the more clones projects I start.
Thanks guys, and do give us an update on that guys lowers. |
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Posted: 12/22/2005 4:54:03 PM
I hope this thread is a suitable place for this. On another thread, I mentioned how my M-16A1 clone project went horribly awry when the large round Forward Assist plunger wouldn't work because it came into contact with my A2 style lower receiver's reinforcemements at the area where the receiver extension screws in. It turns out that the large round plunger had to be modified by flattening one side of the plunger button, therefore the large round Forward Assist plunger is differert for A1 and A2 style lowers. Following is a picture of the two styles side by side for comparison.
 Notice also that the A1 style is crimped together while the A2 style is pinned together. There are all kinds of other cosmetic differences as well. For others like me that are really caught up in the cosmetic differences of various M-16 parts, enjoy the pic. My web hosting will not exist after January first, so I would ask that if anyone thinks this picture should exist here longer, please copy the pic to your hosting service and post a link. I'll edit my post accordingly. Thanks, Greg |
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Ekie
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Posted: 12/23/2005 9:31:20 AM
Saw that other thread, that is some good stuff, thanks. |
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Posted: 12/23/2005 9:40:24 AM
<Saw that other thread, that is some good stuff, thanks.
Thanks. Greg |
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scottryan
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Posted: 12/24/2005 1:01:27 AM
why is this untacked?
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Posted: 12/24/2005 10:41:36 AM
+1! I missed this thread the first time around (was on the road) glad it popped up again. Ekie, super job on this one WOW! |
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Posted: 12/29/2005 6:49:16 AM
good question We need a Library Forum that holds the historical, technical, and noteworthy photo threads. I realize Tacking does this to some extent, but having one forum would keep valuables in one place without imposing on front page real estate. Maybe this post belongs in the Suggestion Box Until then, BTT.  |
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Posted: 12/30/2005 11:45:03 PM
we sort of do, it's the Content Server but only Mods have access to it. Since the Edit button is essential to grabbing the posts it would have to be a Mod of this forum posting it to the conserv If Ekie has saved all this in word or notepad then it's a simple cut and paste job into the conserv. |
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Posted: 12/31/2005 7:39:30 PM
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Posted: 1/9/2006 4:11:05 PM
Early A1 port door with threaded bushing (I thought it was a roll pin before reading this thread):
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Ekie
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Posted: 1/9/2006 4:16:36 PM
[Last Edit: 1/9/2006 4:18:40 PM by Ekie]
Great pictures, thanks for sharing them. Funny that I shot port door open pictures just this past Saturday.
Don't think I would call the first port door an "early A1", in that the A1 never used that part. Maybe they should be A, B, and C? Think the FAL book labels the parts types with letters? |
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