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Posted: 1/5/2014 10:58:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shark16]
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Here's mine, been swapping parts out for awhile now to get it back to retroish (653), started out in the early 80's as a 16 inch H-bar,
A1/C7 upper, plastic stock, replaced upper, PM A1 with correct ejection door,correct Colt rear sight assembly, M1S light weight barrel with A1 flash hider, flat slip ring, 6 hole hand guards, A1 grip, EA aluminum stock and stoner (member) made buffer tube lock ring. 
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NV, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2014 2:02:34 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryAre you sure it isn't XM177EC9? 
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Posted: 1/9/2014 6:10:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By enemy_ace:
Are you sure it isn't XM177EC9? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By enemy_ace:
Are you sure it isn't XM177EC9? E is the 5th letter. C is the 3rd letter. E+C should equal H. So XM177H9 |
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Posted: 1/9/2014 7:41:39 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the math lesson, couldn't find any fingers or toes with letters on them so I just winged it
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USA
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Posted: 1/12/2014 6:14:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Z09SS:
E is the 5th letter. C is the 3rd letter. E+C should equal H. So XM177H9 E+C=1a |
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Posted: 1/12/2014 10:22:51 PM EDT
[#6]
If you convert model 629 to letters you get FBI.
 Clearly a government conspiracy at foot.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 1:16:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rescue161]
[#7]
Here is my XM177E2 clone.
It's a Nodak Spud A1 lower with a Nodak Spud A1 upper with FA and no shell deflector. Two position metal butt stock, six hole forearm, flashing & bayonet lug removed from FSB, A1 pistol grip, .625" 11.5" barrel and it was engraved by Ident. I have a fake moderator and grenade ring that was made by Brick, but I think the gun looks cool without it attached. It was engraved by Ident. 
I thought that I bought the moderator from Bravo45, but it was Brick that made it for me. Sorry for the confusion. |
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Posted: 1/19/2014 1:18:00 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rescue161:
Here is my XM177E2 clone. It's a Nodak Spud A1 lower with a Nodak Spud A1 upper with FA and no shell deflector. Two position metal butt stock, six hole forearm, flashing & bayonet lug removed from FSB, A1 pistol grip, .625" 11.5" barrel and it was engraved by Ident. I have a fake moderator and grenade ring that was made by Bravo45, but I think the gun looks cool without it attached. It was engraved by Ident. <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RESCUE161/media/XM177E2Clone-NoSerial_zpsa135cc7f.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/RESCUE161/XM177E2Clone-NoSerial_zpsa135cc7f.jpg</a> Very nice! |
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Posted: 1/19/2014 1:31:34 PM EDT
[#9]
I agree - the perfect carbine!
Very nice. How long did your paperwork take?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 5:30:26 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
I agree - the perfect carbine! Very nice. How long did your paperwork take?I sent the paperwork in for three SBRs back in February 2013 and just got them back the other day. I started on this gun in 2011 and it took me a while to find all of the parts. Then waiting for the stamp was agrravating. The others were a MK18 MOD1 clone and an Uzi. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/1/2014 3:52:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: imarangemaster]
[#11]
1) 601 NDS lower with M16 LPK, except retro semi selector with dimples and Kalifornistan bullet button. 2) Aluminum second Gen. type CAR15 stock from Lucius Clay, USGI M4 spring and standard buffer 3) Gorgeous minty early Colt 604 upper from HKKILLER 4) 16' DSA 1/7" twist chrome lined M4 Barrel with Wilson Tactical Comp (Kalifornication compliance) 5) M16A1 BCG from AR15 Brick 6) Flat Colt slip ring, weld spring and snap ring from FASTSWIFT 7) Colt-ish 6 hole CAR-15 handguards from gunbroker 8) Colt 30 round mag blocked to 10 to keep them from being "Evil" 9) 70s vintage top sling adapter from B44T 10) Colt m16A1 pistol grip with cloisonné USAF medallion in grip (left over from a 1989 commemerative project I was making. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/24/2014 6:39:46 PM EDT
[#12]
Here is my retro styled build. Lower and lower parts kit is Palmetto State Armory
Upper is a used FN Kaiser Barrel and hand guards are DPMS Charging handle was found on some Army base in the late 80's BCG is from AIM surplus I know its not correct, but it IS built to my specs 
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Posted: 3/29/2014 5:27:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imarangemaster:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5P_zps189f564b.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pb_zps63e9b18d.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pb2_zpsefc398ed.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pc3_zps3ce58fec.jpg 1) 601 NDS lower with M16 LPK, except retro semi selector with dimples and Kalifornistan bullet button. 2) Aluminum second Gen. type CAR15 stock from Lucius Clay, USGI M4 spring and standard buffer 3) Gorgeous minty early Colt 604 upper from HKKILLER 4) 16' DSA 1/7" twist chrome lined M4 Barrel with Wilson Tactical Comp (Kalifornication compliance) 5) M16A1 BCG from AR15 Brick 6) Flat Colt slip ring, weld spring and snap ring from FASTSWIFT 7) Colt-ish 6 hole CAR-15 handguards from gunbroker 8) Colt 30 round mag blocked to 10 to keep them from being "Evil" 9) 70s vintage top sling adapter from B44T 10) Colt m16A1 pistol grip with cloisonné USAF medallion in grip (left over from a 1989 commemerative project I was making. Outstanding. |
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Posted: 3/29/2014 5:28:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By birddog1148:
Here is my retro styled build. Lower and lower parts kit is Palmetto State Armory Upper is a used FN Kaiser Barrel and hand guards are DPMS Charging handle was found on some Army base in the late 80's BCG is from AIM surplus I know its not correct, but it IS built to my specs
<a href="http://s287.photobucket.com/user/birddog1148/media/NCM_0233_zpsahoyo5vz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/birddog1148/NCM_0233_zpsahoyo5vz.jpg</a> As you note, not exactly "correct," but I like it anyway. (My "pseudo-retro XM-177" project gun is very similar). |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2014 5:08:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: crowak]
[#15]
Here is my Retro build, member Luciousclay did all the work and finish for me. It's my favorite AR style rifle in my safe now.
Here it is with my milled MAK 90 double underfolder with Vietnam bring back wood. 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2014 9:27:21 PM EDT
[#16]
Not a 100% clone, but 100% how I like it.
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Posted: 4/12/2014 10:30:57 PM EDT
[#17]
I like it! Nice 782 gear too! I don't miss it but it is a lot lighter than IBA.
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Posted: 4/16/2014 8:24:09 PM EDT
[#18]
653 Clone finally coming together. Need correct BCG, charging handle and buffer tube locking nut.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2014 9:10:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wolfhound25]
[#19]
Original Nam era 30 round Colt mag, black follower. Nodak lower & buffer tube. Repo vinyl acetate butt stock. Original Colt carbine upper cut down with Brick's moderator & grenade ring.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2014 6:17:51 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUCC_Guy:
653 Clone finally coming together. Need correct BCG, charging handle and buffer tube locking nut. http://imageshack.us/a/img835/5461/efjp.jpg Nice! Did you shorten the barrel to 14.5"? |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 10:41:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanvideo: Nice! Did you shorten the barrel to 14.5"? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanvideo: Originally Posted By BUCC_Guy: 653 Clone finally coming together. Need correct BCG, charging handle and buffer tube locking nut. http://imageshack.us/a/img835/5461/efjp.jpg Nice! Did you shorten the barrel to 14.5"? It's a BCM 14.5. Most of my ammo is 62 grain, so I avoid 1/12 barrels.
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Posted: 5/13/2014 1:13:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bachelor_of_Science]
[#22]
Here's my 607/609 hybrid with a C7 upper. I know, it's not authentic but it's mine. I still have a lot of work to do on the lower. If I can find a black, authentic stock and A1 grip, I may swap the colors.
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Posted: 5/22/2014 6:28:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Here is a grandpa/grandson shot.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2014 10:21:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmEngRifles]
[#24]
OK, might as well jump in. Here's my two. Not a fanatic about a particular model designation, just love the early era Viet Nam guns. Both have NoDak Spud receivers. I really like the transitional mag fence. The lower one has the "worn look" applied, but it doesn't show up well in these pics. Looks more like new like the top one. The lower is slated to become an SBR.....just waiting on papers. Had a local smith added the flash hider but he did a hack job. Wasn't too upset since it will get chopped once approved and going down to 10.3" with 4.5" moderator. needless to say, I don't take him any more work. :-)
The top one has actual Colt stock and hand guard. The lower one has some aftermarket stock and hand guard? While I have added a few dodads to each, they can quickly be stripped back down to the basics. The only improvement to the top one is a six position buffer tube, but it is in Colt gray, so looks fine with stock extended. Both of them have gray buffers, instead of the current black. Wish someone would do a run of buffer lock rings in the early style, gray, with out the castle nut grooves. You just can't find those without buying a whole SP1 carbine! Junk! Man, how do you post a picture? Does it HAVE to be from a photo server on the internet? I don't mind uploading to a specific site (this one) but not a general photo server..... |
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Posted: 5/24/2014 11:43:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmEngRifles: Wish someone would do a run of buffer lock rings in the early style, gray, with out the castle nut grooves. You just can't find those without buying a whole SP1 carbine! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmEngRifles: Wish someone would do a run of buffer lock rings in the early style, gray, with out the castle nut grooves. You just can't find those without buying a whole SP1 carbine! Nodak has some original dark gray Colt locking rings in stock. See about halfway down this page.  Originally Posted By AmEngRifles: Junk! Man, how do you post a picture? Does it HAVE to be from a photo server on the internet? I don't mind uploading to a specific site (this one) but not a general photo server..... You can upload to this site if you have Gold membership or above. Otherwise, you need to have somewhere else to host the photos. |
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Posted: 5/24/2014 11:48:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grondike:
Nodak has some original dark gray Colt locking rings in stock. See about halfway down this page. http://www.nodakspud.com/images/SP62357.jpg You can upload to this site if you have Gold membership or above. Otherwise, you need to have somewhere else to host the photos. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grondike:
Originally Posted By AmEngRifles:
Wish someone would do a run of buffer lock rings in the early style, gray, with out the castle nut grooves. You just can't find those without buying a whole SP1 carbine! Nodak has some original dark gray Colt locking rings in stock. See about halfway down this page. http://www.nodakspud.com/images/SP62357.jpg Originally Posted By AmEngRifles:
Junk! Man, how do you post a picture? Does it HAVE to be from a photo server on the internet? I don't mind uploading to a specific site (this one) but not a general photo server..... You can upload to this site if you have Gold membership or above. Otherwise, you need to have somewhere else to host the photos. You get your mail yet today? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2014 6:20:11 PM EDT
[#27]
Hmmm, ok. Thank you.
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Posted: 5/24/2014 9:37:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sgt911: You get your mail yet today? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sgt911: Originally Posted By grondike: Originally Posted By AmEngRifles: Wish someone would do a run of buffer lock rings in the early style, gray, with out the castle nut grooves. You just can't find those without buying a whole SP1 carbine! Nodak has some original dark gray Colt locking rings in stock. See about halfway down this page. http://www.nodakspud.com/images/SP62357.jpg Originally Posted By AmEngRifles: Junk! Man, how do you post a picture? Does it HAVE to be from a photo server on the internet? I don't mind uploading to a specific site (this one) but not a general photo server..... You can upload to this site if you have Gold membership or above. Otherwise, you need to have somewhere else to host the photos. You get your mail yet today? Yes, I did; thanks. I have to double-check, but I think I have everything ready to send to JT. |
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Posted: 5/24/2014 10:47:00 PM EDT
[#29]
This is a hybrid of sorts. It's one of my favorite rifles. It handles like a dream
 Daniel Defense 14.5 Midlength pencil barrel Pinned Phantom C7 Upper generic lower Magpul stock |
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Posted: 5/25/2014 10:21:24 AM EDT
[#30]
I know it's only semi-retro, but wth. RO727 BHD clone:
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Posted: 5/26/2014 12:48:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/27/2014 6:35:43 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wildcat78:
<a href="http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/Wildcat7834/media/XM177e2/IMG_3294_zps709f47a4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u503/Wildcat7834/XM177e2/IMG_3294_zps709f47a4.jpg</a> Great pic! Very nice.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2014 8:03:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2014 5:41:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By somebob: <snip> http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03975.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03977.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03978.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03979.jpg~original What sling is that? |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2014 8:12:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peekay:
What sling is that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peekay:
Originally Posted By somebob:
<snip> http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03975.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03977.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03978.jpg~original http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/somebob/GUU/DSC03979.jpg~original What sling is that? GP strap and 550 cord http://www.omahas.com/g-p-strap-2#.U5uQHbGyV30 http://www.omahas.com/military-paracord-550-cord#.U5uSk7GyV30 |
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Posted: 6/23/2014 11:22:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/24/2014 9:00:34 AM EDT
[#37]
Better pic this morning.
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Posted: 6/30/2014 4:01:51 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Birddog1911:
Better pic this morning. <a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4480_zps712b17d5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4480_zps712b17d5.jpg</a> awesome! |
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Posted: 6/30/2014 10:46:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BePhreed]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imarangemaster:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5P_zps189f564b.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pb_zps63e9b18d.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pb2_zpsefc398ed.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/GUU-5Pc3_zps3ce58fec.jpg 1) 601 NDS lower with M16 LPK, except retro semi selector with dimples and Kalifornistan bullet button. 2) Aluminum second Gen. type CAR15 stock from Lucius Clay, USGI M4 spring and standard buffer 3) Gorgeous minty early Colt 604 upper from HKKILLER 4) 16' DSA 1/7" twist chrome lined M4 Barrel with Wilson Tactical Comp (Kalifornication compliance) 5) M16A1 BCG from AR15 Brick 6) Flat Colt slip ring, weld spring and snap ring from FASTSWIFT 7) Colt-ish 6 hole CAR-15 handguards from gunbroker 8) Colt 30 round mag blocked to 10 to keep them from being "Evil" 9) 70s vintage top sling adapter from B44T 10) Colt m16A1 pistol grip with cloisonné USAF medallion in grip (left over from a 1989 commemerative project I was making. Why do you have the comp? Do you put that upper on a featureless lower? Otherwise you don't need the comp. Nice rifle, regardless. Pic thread - if it's allowed in here. My home brew mix master. 
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Posted: 7/3/2014 9:57:30 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SandWMandP15Tee:
Put the "stubby" on the 607 for now. <a href="http://s817.photobucket.com/user/VictorCastle/media/607shortygripAB_zpsab775e31.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz95/VictorCastle/607shortygripAB_zpsab775e31.jpg</a> What barrel length is that exactly? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2014 4:06:00 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lsujim:
What barrel length is that exactly? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lsujim:
Originally Posted By SandWMandP15Tee:
Put the "stubby" on the 607 for now. <a href="http://s817.photobucket.com/user/VictorCastle/media/607shortygripAB_zpsab775e31.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz95/VictorCastle/607shortygripAB_zpsab775e31.jpg</a> What barrel length is that exactly? The barrel on mine is 10". His looks to be about the same. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/6/2014 10:53:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: hipower90]
[#42]
I guess this can go here since theres diff calibers, middys, etc here..all in the spirit of a retro shorty . Retro-ish XM177E2 pistol. A1/603 upper(bought new at a gun show in 1980). SP1 BCG. Anderson lower. A1 grip off my old SP1. J&T light weight 11.5". BM 4.5" FH. Guntec buffer tube with Sig brace.
I've had these mags since the late 70s. 
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Posted: 7/16/2014 10:34:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nameless_Hobo]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bachelor_of_Science:
Here's my 607/609 hybrid with a C7 upper. I know, it's not authentic but it's mine. I still have a lot of work to do on the lower. If I can find a black, authentic stock and A1 grip, I may swap the colors. <a href="http://s39.photobucket.com/user/Bachelor_of_Science/media/6f48cea2-5aac-4a64-a3ca-26ddc973d513_zps4ce7581b.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e180/Bachelor_of_Science/6f48cea2-5aac-4a64-a3ca-26ddc973d513_zps4ce7581b.jpg</a> Is that one of the newer repro stocks? I need to pick up a CAR stock badly, but I can't seem to find any reviews of the repro stocks, and damn it's painful to spend $100 bucks on the real deal. Hard to find info on the repros, other than snippets here and there.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 9:39:14 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By swissrifleman:
Hello from Switzerland, Here's my original Colt AR-15 A2 Sporter II Carbine, or a late R6420 with deflector and round forward assist, if you prefer. <a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=5&u=17206038" target="_blank">http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/20/60/38/photo_11.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=6&u=17206038" target="_blank">http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/20/60/38/photo_12.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7&u=17206038" target="_blank">http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/20/60/38/photo_13.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=8&u=17206038" target="_blank">http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/20/60/38/photo_14.jpg</a> It is essentially new. Except a little scratch, everything is in mint condition and the barrel is mirror-like. I did not expect finding one over here (at such a reasonable price!), so when I ran into the offer, I did not think twice about buying it. 
I plan on leaving it like it is, just because it need not anything more ! Cheers, Robin That carbine looks gorgeous and I couldn't agree with you more ... she needs nothing more.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:09:20 PM EDT
[#46]
BHD 723 carbine
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Posted: 11/10/2014 6:28:36 PM EDT
[#47]
Ivory Coast clone is finally done.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 12/11/2014 8:58:51 AM EDT
[#48]
I'm in the beginning phase of one of these builds, thanks for all the great pics!! These rifles look amazing and I can't wait to get mine done. :)
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Posted: 12/14/2014 12:31:42 AM EDT
[#49]
Another pic, with my M1A.
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KS, USA
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Posted: 12/25/2014 4:35:16 PM EDT
[#50]
I got my tax stamp back on 12/15. I still need a couple small parts, barrel chop, FSB neuter and possible some six-holer HGs. I could always just build another upper!
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