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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 8:31:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
Alright people, I know you got them, we wanna see them!!
 Post pics of your complete or work in progress retro "commando"! Barrel length can be anywhere from 10" to 14.5". 16" clones are welcome too. Let's see 'em! Here's my XM177E2 project:  And all the parts I have for it  : Specs so far: BRAND NEW (no hits from brass rear of the ejection port!) looking Colt M16A1 upper Colt Model 733 barrel Unknown MFG 2 position aluminum buttstock (may be Bushy) Mottled A1 pistol grip DPMS bolt carrier group (not shown) TSI XM177E2 grenade ring (not shown) Colt 20 round magazine P.S. I dont own a lower yet and the barrel is not attatched and I have no way of attatching it so yeah. Post pics, guys!! B_D 
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Posted: 11/16/2006 8:55:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Villafuego]
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Here are the "before" pics of the XM-177 project.........
 More to come........I'm debating whether this will get a fresh Colt-grey molyresin job, or a "weathered/distressed" finish. Here is my 607-ish clone......I keep the RDIAS in this one....TSI did the top end and stock for me......Palmetto lower, AAC cyclic rate reducer.....and the remainder early Colt. After looking at UXB's stuff, I'm thinking about taking another 1.5 off the bbl. and putting a "duckbill" 3-prong on it. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 8:56:08 PM EDT
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Nice selector. Where'd ya get it? |
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:03:05 PM EDT
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$8.00 at the last gun show I went to......my wife simply cannot comprehend how a small piece of machined steel can make me so happy! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:04:54 PM EDT
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 You suck, btw. Come on guys, I know you have shorties! uxb, i'm callin you out! 
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:10:22 PM EDT
[#5]
Here's mine:
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:32:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
[#6]
I think you ought to. Either that or a TSI 607 mod. That'd look awesome. I'm jealous!! Especially of the RDIAS and 50 round mag You find all the good stuff on egay!!!
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:51:36 PM EDT
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Villa,
Gotta agree with Blanco_Pup on this one, the negative 1.5" & duckbill would be classic. SR |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 9:52:14 PM EDT
[#8]
Say what? 
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Posted: 11/16/2006 10:04:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: joelad]
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My XM177E2 clone. A Stag lower, EA 2 pos stock, 16" Bushy barrel, with not-so-retro Specter CAR sling.
 edited to add: someday, I'll form an LLC and make an SBR out of it. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 10:49:05 PM EDT
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Ok, here are my two again.
 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 11:21:19 PM EDT
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Here are the precious few that I have...
From top to bottom: Colt AR15A3 Tactical Carbine, I retrofied it to make it lighter. It has slickside upper with a 1/7 twist lightweight barrel, the lug has been shaved, it has an M33 lower handguard to which I can attach my M3 light when it isn't on my Glock. The lower is stock except for the A1 grip, the sling is standard A1 and attached at the front with an early A1 M203 side sling adapter. Colt AR15 A2 Gov't Carbine, I built this on a Gov't Carbine receiver that I picked up a while back, color matching A1 large hole upper, teardrop FA, Colt 16 inch 1/12 twist barrel, Colt M4 4 position (1st Gen) stock. Looks great! Colt SP1 Carbine, factory! SN 126XXX Colt SP1 Carbine, factory! SN 193XXX Essential Arms (SWD) XM177E2, has the fun switch as converted by SWD and that's about all one can say. Except for the lower, it is built entirely of Colt parts. The stock tube is an early M4 4 position with an Essential Arms stock. I use the H buffer to slow the rate of fire a bit.  Below is my XM607 upper that shoots .22 LR! It's a blast to rock and roll with. Sounds sort of like my gas powered weed trimmer. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2006 11:28:17 PM EDT
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 12:01:40 AM EDT
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AR-15/M-16 are way cool tankerfrank |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 12:07:29 AM EDT
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here are a few pics. of my 653/GAU-5/P that i have been working on. the color of the upper and lower are much darker than it appears in my pics. my camera and my skills are both lacking when it comes to taking good pics. but here they are to the best of my ability:
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Posted: 11/17/2006 11:46:39 AM EDT
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Since I'm being called out...
  These are all being re-done. The A2 lowers have been modified to XM16 receivers and are getting re-anodized by Victor:  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 3:02:18 PM EDT
[#16]
Those are some awesome little carbines How did the "conversions" go? Are they for the 607s?
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Posted: 11/17/2006 7:32:13 PM EDT
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Hey uxb, are those 607 stocks from Total Silence?
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Posted: 11/17/2006 8:44:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: uxb]
[#18]
BD,
Conversions are for the XM607s and I will probably do one more in the XM style for my XM177E1 in the style of this pic:  mentalstampede, Those are the Total Silence, Inc. XM607 buttstocks.  I was fortunate enough to get two while they were in production. I am hoping that production will resume. Even at a higher price, I would still probably buy one additional. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 10:01:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Carbinekid]
[#19]
Just another face in the crowd.
It runs real well though. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 10:54:55 PM EDT
[#20]
Not with that little hole above the selector!! Nice!! And is that a real 653 upper? |
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Posted: 11/17/2006 10:55:05 PM EDT
[#21]
@carbinekid
Nice 653. Is that a converted SP1? I can't see the front pin very well. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2006 10:16:51 AM EDT
[#22]
Yup, its a converted SP1, the 16" barrel has been cut down to 14.5". |
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USA
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Posted: 11/18/2006 7:18:18 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2006 10:08:30 PM EDT
[#24]
Shot some new pics of the "XM" upper.
Next to my M16A1 upper:  With my Gee-tar : I love how short and light this thing is. Cant wait to get it built 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2006 8:47:19 PM EDT
[#25]
 Come on guys! Post pics! |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2006 4:00:09 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2006 7:06:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MatthewVanitas]
[#27]
@45Bravo
Did you ever know that you're my hero? You're everything I would like to be. I can fly higher than an eagle, you are the wind beneath my wings[/music] You, sir, have impeccable taste. uxb is still my co-hero though. You get the points for making a .22LR XM607, uxb still gets the overall shorty points, and the OEG points. I finally got a slabside 20" AR upper (SP1) from the Capt, now have to go buy an OEG for it. OpticZone has new ones for $140, might have to check them out. -MV |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2006 8:12:14 PM EDT
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I'd suggest getting a regular 3 or 4x carry handle scope for a 20" rifle. The OEG's are usually on carbines. But whatever floats your boat. Here's the 4x scope I'm talking about. You can find them for around $20-40. www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?id=35714c80-2414-46f0-95ac-f9b7c90bc8cd |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2006 9:25:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jeremy2171]
[#29]
Here is mine...
 Or switched around to this................ 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2006 9:50:36 PM EDT
[#30]
What'd ya do with the old stock body?
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/22/2006 8:33:58 PM EDT
[#31]
The photo that Jeremy2171 poster of his old butt stock shows that this stock has seen better days. Has anybody tried to see if having an old, beat up stock in this condition could be refurbished by having it powder coated? With the choice of powder coat finishes available I would think there should be a finish that comes pretty close to the original. How thick is the original coating on these old Colt stocks?
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Posted: 11/23/2006 3:01:06 AM EDT
[#32]
Not too retro, but my little Commando.
 K.I.S.S. |
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Posted: 11/23/2006 8:36:40 AM EDT
[#33]
 Happy Thankgiving |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/23/2006 9:02:20 AM EDT
[#34]
You need to switch out that flattop for an A1 receiver. Nice M16 though! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/23/2006 11:43:19 AM EDT
[#35]
 Cant wait to get it. |
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Posted: 11/23/2006 12:11:23 PM EDT
[#36]
True dat, but that particular 11.5" upper is part of my "RestoCarbine" project... it has to do double duty for this:  I should get extra points for the A1 removeable carry handle & the tear-drop FA!!!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/23/2006 12:51:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
[#37]
LOL of course. We'll call it "Spirit of Retro"
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WA, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2006 1:09:26 AM EDT
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Is there a hosting service from ARF? I am admittedly techno challenged with computers. I have a few I could share but don't know how or where to host them! That is indeed sad considering I have a website of my own...... In my defense I don't administer it, I leave that to someone else.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2006 2:37:46 AM EDT
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photobucket.com is what a lot of people use. Been using it myself for a while now, and never had any problems. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2006 9:44:23 AM EDT
[#40]
IMO, www.imageshack.us is easier to use
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2006 6:24:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blanco_Diablo]
[#41]
Any more pics, guys? How bout some 653 clones? Or some XM177E1s?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2006 7:08:18 PM EDT
[#42]
Here's my GUU-5P project. Semi retro, anyway.
My theory on this is an early USAF lower with an ex Army 653 upper from the post Vietnam era. This justifies the forward assist and lack of a brass deflector. (in my mind anyway) -RRA lower receiver -RRA bolt, carrier, and charging handle -RRA lower parts kit -RRA CAR handguards -RRA buffer and spring -2 pos CAR stock from the EE -A1 grip from the EE -Colt C/H A1 upper from CDNN -YES, I NEED AN M4 BARREL http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/Myguu1.jpg http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/Myguu2.jpg http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/Myguu3.jpg |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2006 4:04:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SigfanUSAF]
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Scored a Wilson 14.5" M4 barrel from Del-Ton at the Charlotte gun show this morning. Got home, pinned and welded the Vortex, assembled the upper, and now the GUU-5P project is finished!
NO, I NO LONGER NEED AN M4 BARREL! http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/Myguu4.jpg http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/Myguu5.jpg |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2006 5:00:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocMike]
[#44]
I don't know that thing's looking pretty modern for the Retro Forum with that M4 barrel.
Doc |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2006 10:02:15 PM EDT
[#45]
Hey, it' listed on retroblackrifle.com. At least I removed some of my mag fence to try to fit in |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2006 11:10:02 AM EDT
[#46]
So, Tom, where are some of your shorties?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2006 9:27:31 PM EDT
[#47]
Bump for more pics!!
Got my XM upper back from being barreled. It looks AWESOME! I'm gonna snap some pics once I get a moderator on it. And also should have a 10" barrel for a future XM607 project on the way soon.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2006 4:35:54 PM EDT
[#48]
 
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Posted: 12/18/2006 11:20:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2006 3:27:36 PM EDT
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Almost done.....picking up the grenade ring, handguards, and gas tube tomorrow!
 
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