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Originally Posted By k-wad:
Here's my retro builds (so far!).... XM177E2- Brownell's A1 upper on an 80% lower, reworked and engraved by Braceman. Barrel is 11.5" from J&T with pinned/welded ar15sport moderator. http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg M16A1- Another Brownell's upper on a cheap Anderson lower. Barrel is ar15sport, furniture is all original USGI surplus. Bayonet was NOS GenCut with TWB marked scabbard (not shown). http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6133_zpssekyefkw.jpg I've since replaced the type D stock with a type E trapdoor stock and flash hider has been replaced with correct A1 birdcage. The type D stock and three prong are going to be used on my next project, a 605. View Quote Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? |
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Originally Posted By SoloDallas:
This thread been needing a bump for a while now. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/GUZh5a" target="_blank">https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/26853903961_e6af7f5f04_h.jpg</a> NDS M16 by SoloDallas, on Flickr View Quote What bcg did you use in that? |
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Originally Posted By magalops:
Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By magalops:
Originally Posted By k-wad:
Here's my retro builds (so far!).... XM177E2- Brownell's A1 upper on an 80% lower, reworked and engraved by Braceman. Barrel is 11.5" from J&T with pinned/welded ar15sport moderator. http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg M16A1- Another Brownell's upper on a cheap Anderson lower. Barrel is ar15sport, furniture is all original USGI surplus. Bayonet was NOS GenCut with TWB marked scabbard (not shown). http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6133_zpssekyefkw.jpg I've since replaced the type D stock with a type E trapdoor stock and flash hider has been replaced with correct A1 birdcage. The type D stock and three prong are going to be used on my next project, a 605. Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? Yep, that's the one. I ended up using 3, .005" shims on the right side of the hammer. Everything lines up perfect now, no binding and no excess side-to-side play. On the next 80% I do, I need to make sure all the jig plates are perfectly lined up before I start any cutting. Since the top plates are only indexed by the 4 bolts that hold them together, they can shift a bit if you aren't careful. |
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Originally Posted By Trimdad:
<a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg</a> View Quote That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? |
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Originally Posted By 5437:
That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 5437:
Originally Posted By Trimdad:
<a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg</a> That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? Maybe a little bit of each. I did the entire thing using some new parts And a few real colt parts that were too damaged to Use otherwise. |
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Originally Posted By Trimdad:
First pics got messed up. So I'll try again, for our record <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg</a> View Quote That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. |
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Originally Posted By mtucker0624:
Ok... Im a noob.. This is what I've got so far (outside of the two other M4s i've built) My M16M1 replica is coming along. I hit a snag with my barrel though. Apparently, a 20" barrel with the A front post already installed is a tough item to find available. I ended up ordering a 20" barrel w/o the post, a post, a triangular hand guard "cup" (whatever thats called), and a retro straight delta ring and am in the process of having a gunsmith assemble all that for me. Im sure its going to cost me out the ass. Oh well. This is what I have so far. Anderson lower Brownells A1 Retro upper (no casing deflector) A1 stock from cheaper than dirt A2 grip from a previous build (Ill replace it with a A1 grip as soon as I get my hands on one. Not much difference though) Mil-Spec lower parts kit from Palmetto St Armory Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Group and Charging handle from Palmetto St Armory Retro teardrop forward assist. I even painted a rack number on the butt stock. My kids initial + her favorite number. I have all the other parts, but I'm at a stand still till I get this barrel situation resolved. Any advice or input on my build would be greatly appreciated. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1155_zpsfpnhxodn.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1156_zpsi57tuvxq.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1157_zps2z6rqybp.jpg Edit: I am at a loss as to why my pics are showing up as red links... Anyone have any suggestions on that?? View Quote You have to have a certain number of "post" before you photos show up in a thread. But the links work just fine. Second. As long as you like your build, that's all that matters. Now, my opinion. (FYI Im somewhat a newbie myself) Keep doing research. Check out the EE and gun shows and shops and look out for more "real" parts. Buy what you can when you can. Other than that Sorry you got infected with this retro sickness. I cant seem to shake it. |
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Good looking results!
Now I've gotta fight the urge to build an A1 off an upper I've got coming in... |
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Originally Posted By BROvet04:
That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By BROvet04:
Originally Posted By Trimdad:
First pics got messed up. So I'll try again, for our record <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg</a> That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. That's surprisingly hard to get, lol The last cutaway 40mm I saw for sale was 300$. That's more than I have in each cutaway |
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Originally Posted By EARRNHARDT3:
<a href="http://s7.photobucket.com/user/EARRNHARDT3/media/IMG_1330_zpsoxwctqua.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/EARRNHARDT3/IMG_1330_zpsoxwctqua.jpg</a> top : Colt SP1 middle : new built CAR 15 bottom: New built xm177E2 ( thanks again JT ) View Quote |
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Originally Posted By cda97:
http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2014_zps5gqozssz.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2017_zps9f2o4dl2.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2016_zpsrtkqqtje.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2018_zpsamlibcfx.jpg</a>" /> View Quote Nicely done. |
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Originally Posted By DBL-TAPER:
Looks like the one at the Cody Wyoming firearms museum <a href="http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/DBL-TAP/media/DSCN0965.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g479/DBL-TAP/DSCN0965.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/DBL-TAP/media/6cdcad44-09dd-4395-ae90-d31e1986b162.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g479/DBL-TAP/6cdcad44-09dd-4395-ae90-d31e1986b162.jpg</a> View Quote I've stood in front of that one |
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Originally Posted By Mauser48A: What bcg did you use in that? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mauser48A: Originally Posted By SoloDallas: This thread been needing a bump for a while now. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/GUZh5a" target="_blank">https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/26853903961_e6af7f5f04_h.jpg</a> NDS M16 by SoloDallas, on Flickr What bcg did you use in that? Sorry have not seen you for a long time - it came with it |
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Great to see a retro gun hunting - I do with all of mine as well.
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Very nice! I remember building CAR-15s from kits in the early 80s like it as yesterday!
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Very nice!
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Cool! Nice work.
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Originally Posted By Richard_in_LA:
I know that the KNS pins aren't exactly Retro, but It's a shooter, and I dont want to take any chances on wearing out the pin holes. <img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z96/rtrosendale/Retro/HPIM1535Small.jpg" border=0 id=img><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z96/rtrosendale/Retro/HPIM1542Small.jpg" border=0 id=img> View Quote Nice work! |
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Originally Posted By crzapy:
My M16A2 clone with flare launcher. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/231252/20170214-213236-146968.JPG View Quote This build uses a custom-built lower receiver from Black Creek Precision, which has M16A2 markings. |
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Don't you ever stop looking at great American classics.
American Gentleman's Classic Carbines by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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*Born in Texas, raised in Europe. Will die in the USA*
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Originally Posted By TigerHawk:
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w611/barrtjb/653_1_zpsuf4md3sa.jpg View Quote |
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RBRD infected, and contagious. Keep back and communicate with caution. Exposure may result in lost money, and more builds than necessary or desired, combined with excessive trading and swapping.
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