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KS, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2006 5:39:04 PM EDT
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Almost looks like someone was putting together an M231 and a 607 in the dark and got the pieces confused.  Just kidding, looks great man. |
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MP, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2006 5:45:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JoshNC]
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Looks like a Colt, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me. Notice the prancing Pony and early style rollpin retainer for the receiver extension. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2006 6:24:33 PM EDT
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No, I meant what kind of Colt lower is that. Sorry. Is it an original XM16 lower? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2006 4:03:40 PM EDT
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bump
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/22/2006 8:09:47 PM EDT
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Here are a few of mine :
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Posted: 5/22/2006 11:49:17 PM EDT
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Sweeeeeeet! Very nice ......where did you score the dimpled selectors? |
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Posted: 5/24/2006 2:54:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: brushdog]
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2006 2:58:24 PM EDT
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Move this sucker on over
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Posted: 5/25/2006 10:50:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: captrichardson]
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A request has been made to move this topic to the new Retro / Reference Forum:
Retro / Reference Forum Please visit the new forum, say a "Thanks!" to the AR15 Gang for making it happen, and let the posting begin! Thanks, "Capt Richardson" |
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Posted: 5/26/2006 12:03:52 AM EDT
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Cool!!! Retro forum, yay!!
I have this notion that A1 sights and short barrels are still competitive....  I like it! |
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Posted: 5/26/2006 3:40:19 AM EDT
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That E1 is COOL, buzgun
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Posted: 5/27/2006 4:55:13 PM EDT
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How much was the upper?
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Posted: 5/27/2006 5:51:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JasonC]
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I think I paid around 525.00 for it complete with b/bc/ch. Looks like CMMG took their lightweight bbl/upper off their website. If they discontinued it, I sure am glad I got one. I would call them to verify whether or not it is discontinued.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/28/2006 10:18:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: yfs200]
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They discontinued the profile you have, but are replacing it with a barrel that is lightweight the entire length, no fat section under the FSB. ETA: Seeing this is a pic thread: 
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WV, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2006 12:23:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 2manytoys]
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Here is my retro styled build.
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Posted: 6/8/2006 3:11:34 PM EDT
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MA, USA
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Posted: 6/8/2006 8:48:13 PM EDT
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Wow! that is different. Is that actual wood or is it a paint scheme?
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/8/2006 11:10:53 PM EDT
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Here is a XM177 clone that i modified a Colt match lower to XM specs for my buddie , he loves it and we are going to test fire it saturday
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Posted: 6/9/2006 1:47:50 AM EDT
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Undertaker:
It's real walnut. Wood furniture sets available from Ironwood Designs in San Jose, CA. See www.ironwooddesigns.com/2aprod/1products.html |
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Posted: 6/9/2006 2:08:35 PM EDT
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Got a price yet? Can't find it on their page, I know you posted that it was 'pending'. |
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Posted: 6/9/2006 2:38:12 PM EDT
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Those Lowers are AWSOME! Any chance that you want to make a couple more? Keep up the great builds everyone. "Capt Richardson" |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2006 5:26:22 PM EDT
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A1 upper w/large front pivot.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/412512.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/img/412513.jpg |
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Posted: 6/10/2006 10:28:46 AM EDT
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Does my new bushy count as retro?
  
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Posted: 6/30/2006 11:28:45 AM EDT
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btt
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USA
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Posted: 7/1/2006 5:08:35 AM EDT
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well now that i've swapped the handguards i guess it's time ot post a pic of my retro (and first ever) AR build.
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Posted: 7/1/2006 5:16:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GhostRing]
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The retro Fudgesicle stick is a nice touch...
 j/k! congrats on your 1st of many! |
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USA
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Posted: 7/1/2006 6:08:55 AM EDT
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actually it was a chocolate covered ice cream bar, and my daughter got in trouble for it.. (that rug is brand new) at least i cleared the D&D paraphenalia (source books, character sheets and various notes) left over from last night out of the area before i st up that quickie picture..... 
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Posted: 7/3/2006 6:01:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/4/2006 1:41:54 PM EDT
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Just in time for the 4th.
 
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Posted: 7/4/2006 4:35:50 PM EDT
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Thats beautiful Dump.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/8/2006 10:24:47 PM EDT
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Pics of the freshly cleaned SP1 and a field jacket (tag reads: COAT MAN'S FIELD WITH HOOD, NYLON COTTON SATEEN 06-107 DSA 100-1691. I've been told its from the '60s-70s). The 1st Air Cav patch is not original..I put it on there
 . I really need to get some retro gear from Moore Militaria...  
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USA
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Posted: 7/9/2006 11:14:14 AM EDT
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It is a Colt A1 upper and LMT 10.5" barrel that I threaded all the way to the Front Sight Assy. The moderatr (BM) then threads all the way to the FSP hiding the original threads inside the moderator. That way I still have the original barrel length and gas port size. I also milled M4 extensions into the upper to match the M4 barrel extensions for added reliability in full-auto. I replaced the round A2 forward assist with a tear drop style and the added the straight D-ring assy. My last step will be machining wrench flats into the moderator.
Although not historically correct, it is a blast to shoot on full-auto. Now i just need to work on either a M16A1 lower or a modified SBR "retro" lower.   Semper Fi, M60-E4  RIA M60 W/ US Ordnance E4 Upgrade  |
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Posted: 7/9/2006 8:46:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: t-money]
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Posted: 7/23/2006 3:16:28 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2006 6:59:54 PM EDT
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coming soon......within the next 2 weeks to a month getting my retro AR-15! maybe even 6 days from now
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Posted: 7/23/2006 7:50:12 PM EDT
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Really, 'cause I read some of your other threads and .... aw nevermind |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 12:53:26 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2006 1:16:38 PM EDT
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I haaaaaaaaaaaate you.... Very nice M16A1, Trigger |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2006 4:10:03 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2006 9:35:35 PM EDT
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A1s just look a little funky with a 30rd mag in them... Cool regardless. |
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Posted: 8/16/2006 11:09:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ekie]
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1970's M16A1 look right to me with matte black furniture, trap door buttstock, silent sling, and a 30 rounder. You know, like AKARS. Like ones I have been issued. He needs a sling though, and something don't look right with that mag, like it is painted? Just the same, I like 1960's M16A1's with deep black furniture, non trap door buttstock, green sling, and 20 rounders. A different look. Guess I need to shoot pictures of my two completed ones side by side. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2006 11:22:39 PM EDT
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I was active duty Army '82 to'85. All I remember using was 30rd mags in our M16A1's. Maybe it looks strange is because that it was during "peace time" so what we were carrying wasn't on the evening news like during Vietnam or the Gulf conflicts. Doc 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2006 1:03:02 AM EDT
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The A1, to me, is the Vietnam era gun....I've always seen it on the news reels from that era with the 20rd mags. Never saw it much with 30rders. |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 8/18/2006 12:18:21 PM EDT
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yes, was going for the late '70s early '80s era look... just trying to match the CDNN takeoffs. the mag is a new NHMTG USGI 30 rounder and has not been painted. the rifle is brand new, never fired, so i went with a new mag too.. have to learn how to refinish the older mags that i have here.. but can't seem to find "PermaSlik-G". as for the 30 rounders.. i sure thought they looked cool on the A1s back in the '80s.. lol |
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Posted: 8/18/2006 12:56:59 PM EDT
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So what'd we use between the early 70's and the mid 80's?  |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/18/2006 10:14:02 PM EDT
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My eye is not as good on the details as yours.
Plasma rifles in the 40 watt range! |
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AFG
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Posted: 8/23/2006 9:51:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/29/2006 12:53:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chida66]
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My retro.
Only mod is new FH and cheap plastic surefire mount. Many hogs have felt the damage. 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2006 6:49:53 PM EDT
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Some new pics I took today.
 My small collection of retro firearms. M16A1 clone Savage Model 110L 30-06 SN in the 26XXX Star Model B 9mm Ruger Mark I from the 80s Typically the Savage has a Leupold Rifleman on it but I am thinking about trying to put tangent leaf sights like the springfield 1903.  Yeah! I got a bayonet!  This one is interesting. It is a cheap weaver rail I bought off the internet but the scope is a Weaver of El Paso V8. The scope actually came with the Savage and is in very good condition. I havent actually tried the scope out yet on the rifle but I just really like the crosshairs.  Closeup  The outside adjustment |
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