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Link Posted: 11/15/2011 7:12:28 PM EDT
[#1]

Soooooo hot!
Link Posted: 11/15/2011 11:20:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ankratz] [#2]
Originally Posted By 86HMMWV:

Soooooo hot!


Agreed

Will of course, require moar.
Link Posted: 11/16/2011 12:18:52 AM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By ELPerdido:
This is my carbine I just completed. With the exception of three parts(trigger guard, BCM charging handle and A2X flash hider), it's all Colt. Just finished pinning and welding the FH this morning. 6920 lower, A2 Colt upper with M4 cuts. Colt 14.5 M4 barrel(I had a Colt 6721 barrel on it until today)Test fire and sight in tomorrow. Yum Yum.
http://i39.tinypic.com/xolj4l.jpg


That is SWEET!
Link Posted: 11/21/2011 8:22:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: thomasplaster223] [#4]
FNMI barrel/upper, MPF bolt, Toolcraft carrier, USGI surplus buttstock and Knight rail. Might get a McKay lower and FN engraving one day.





Link Posted: 11/29/2011 12:04:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jchiggins] [#5]
Link Posted: 12/1/2011 10:03:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Specs:

FN Upper Receiver  (Orginally black, re-anodized gray by Victor as US Anodizing along with the charging handle, delta ring, and trigger guard)
FN gov't Barrel cage code 3S679
FN BCG
McKay Gray Lower, laser engraved with FN Logo, gov't markings, 3rd pin, and BURST
Daniel Defense LPK, minus the magpul trigger guard and selector.  Modified selector was from Sarco.  The BURST position shoots SEMI only...
Black used GI Stock and handguards from the Pay it forward.....     :)
Swapped the Colt pistol grip off of my 6920.  (It's got a flatter gray tone to it.)
Issue sling that I forgot to give back   :)
Worn but very functional PreBan OKay 30 rd magazine



































Link Posted: 12/2/2011 10:31:32 AM EDT
[#7]
Originally Posted By lear60pilot:
Specs:

FN Upper Receiver  (Orginally black, re-anodized gray by Victor as US Anodizing along with the charging handle, delta ring, and trigger guard)
FN gov't Barrel cage code 3S679
FN BCG
McKay Gray Lower, laser engraved with FN Logo, gov't markings, 3rd pin, and BURST
Daniel Defense LPK, minus the magpul trigger guard and selector.  Modified selector was from Sarco.  The BURST position shoots SEMI only...
Black used GI Stock and handguards from the Pay it forward.....     :)
Swapped the Colt pistol grip off of my 6920.  (It's got a flatter gray tone to it.)
Issue sling that I forgot to give back   :)
Worn but very functional PreBan OKay 30 rd magazine


http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A2.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A21.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A22.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A23.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A24.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A25.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A26.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A27.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A28.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A29.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A210.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A211.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A212.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n516/lear60pilot/M16A2/M16A213.jpg








Excellent!
Link Posted: 12/2/2011 10:56:25 PM EDT
[#8]
Originally Posted By AFSOC_COP:
Well, here are my A2s. On top is my early gray A2 with the large head forward assist and early pistol grip exactly like they were issued to me back in 1988.  The upper is an FN upper and barrel and the lower is a McKay.  Of course, this one also has the AN/PVS-4 starlight scope on it.  If you look at how high the PVS-4 sits on top fo the carrying handle, you can kind of guess that stock weld using traditional methods is not going to work.  If you are still rocking a PVS-4, a trick I learned years ago was to use your left eye rather than your right when using the PVS-4.  It's a little awkward but at least you get some form of stock weld rather than having your cheek hovering someplace off the stock.  Nope, no Raptor scopes of PVS-14s back then so this was a top of the line scope some 20 years ago!
Below that is my newer A2 variant. The main differences are the black finish rather than the gray finish on the earlier versions, the forward assist has a smaller head on it (to be honest, I prefer the early larger head variant myself) and the pistol grip was changed over to what we know today as the standard A2 pistol grip.  On this one is fixed the M9 bayonet.  This model was brand new to us when I got out of the Corps back in 1992.  I think I seen them for maybe a few months before mustering out so while M9 bayonets were in use with some army units prior to Desert Storm, the M7 bayonet was a more common bayonet issued to USMC units and more correct for that era.  
Just below the second A2 you see an example of top of the line NVGs issued during Desert Storm, the AN/PVS-5.  Not the most comfortable design to wear or extended periods of time and NOWHERE near as compact or flexible as a modern AN/PVS-14 but that was what we rolled with on our drive through Kuwait.  On a positive note, the dual tubes did give better depth perception compared to the AN/PVS-7B or AN/PVS-14 that is in current use today.  Today it seems like everybody that goes down range short of support troops are issued a PVS-14 but back in Gulf War I, the only people that got NVGs were drivers and gunners.  If you weren't one of those people (fortunately I was an M-60E3 gunner so I got a set) it was a long, bumpy and DARK ride until you stopped to dig in.  So how dark was it?  Well, with the oil well fires blocking every bit of star and moon light, I would say that it was darker than the inside of the devil's vest pocket.  Took my NVGs off once, waved my hand not mroe than 6 inches in front of my face and couldn't even guess where it was at.  Yeah, it was DARK over there back then!!!
Finally at the bottom we have a 727 clone.  I've heard it called the 727, M-16A2 carbine or GUU-5A/P here in the USAF.  When I came back into the USAF in 2004, this was our issue weapon in the cop squadron.  Of course you can easily spot the longer 16" M4 barrel rather than the shorter 14.5" barrel but that's due to legal considerations.  I live in a SBR allowed state but I just don't feel like jumping though the legal hoops for a mere 1.5" of barrel so I went with the 16" Bushmaster barrel instead.  Speaking of the GUU-5, we still have 6 of them in our armory and one thing that sets it apart from the standard A2 in regards to the fire control group is that the USAF GUU-5 is full auto rather than 3-round burst.  I always found this a fun feature since we get cop classes here that manage to have some of them failing to qualify with the M4 needing 18 out of 30 rounds on target to qualify.  I don't get it personally but I generally have fun going back into the armory, grab any random GUU and still manage to get a qualifying (not pretty but qualifying, mind you) score with the old girl on rock and roll!  My belief is if I can do this with the old GUU on auto, then no cop has a reason they can't qualify with a modern M4 on semi!
But enough with my ramblings and on to the pic.  Sorry for the crappy quality.  I think I need to invest in a newer camera...although that would interfere with my "build money" so I guess I'll live with the older camera.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/USMCGruntUSAFCATM/Firearms/Rifles/DCP_2010.jpg




I have actually been looking at a GUU-5P clone.  I carried one when I was a cop as well.  Being short I hated the A2 so I scammed one of our GUU's.  I have seen GUU's both with the A1 and A2 uppers but I am going A2 just because that's what I have.  
Link Posted: 12/8/2011 12:56:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Medicfrost] [#9]


Link Posted: 12/8/2011 1:56:37 AM EDT
[#10]
Link Posted: 12/8/2011 2:17:26 AM EDT
[#11]
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.
Link Posted: 12/8/2011 9:06:03 PM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.


Let us know! I had a RRA carbine that the MOE guards were nice and snug in. I actually had to file them down a little––the thing felt as solid as a rail. Didn't know if that was everyones experience, but curious from an optic mounting perspective.

Be warned, the MOE handguards get HOT on a carbine. I ended up ditching the system, despite it being nice ergonomics, as well as solid fit. It was just too hot to hold without gloves during repetative shooting. I'm sure your Aimpoint will take it, but....
Link Posted: 12/8/2011 11:53:24 PM EDT
[#13]
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.


Let us know! I had a RRA carbine that the MOE guards were nice and snug in. I actually had to file them down a little––the thing felt as solid as a rail. Didn't know if that was everyones experience, but curious from an optic mounting perspective.

Be warned, the MOE handguards get HOT on a carbine. I ended up ditching the system, despite it being nice ergonomics, as well as solid fit. It was just too hot to hold without gloves during repetative shooting. I'm sure your Aimpoint will take it, but....


I filed down the rear screw to accommodate the gas tube.  It does feel rock solid, but I don't traditionally shot off a lot of rounds with this particular gun, so I'm not too worried about heat build up, but I'm positive the Aimpoint can handle it, it survived the military, though barely from the looks of it.

Link Posted: 12/12/2011 9:09:15 AM EDT
[#14]






Link Posted: 12/12/2011 11:12:04 AM EDT
[#15]
Link Posted: 12/12/2011 11:53:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bassist] [#16]
Link Posted: 12/12/2011 3:41:38 PM EDT
[#17]


Yes, that was my issue weapon....The upper to lower fit wasnt as bad as it looks like in the pics.
Link Posted: 12/12/2011 9:34:43 PM EDT
[#18]
Originally Posted By DS11M:


Yes, that was my issue weapon....The upper to lower fit wasnt as bad as it looks like in the pics.


Damn! I was a gonna say, that's a VERY legit looking clone!

Sexy rifle
Link Posted: 12/12/2011 9:35:24 PM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By thomasplaster223:
FNMI barrel/upper, MPF bolt, Toolcraft carrier, USGI surplus buttstock and Knight rail. Might get a McKay lower and FN engraving one day.

<a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/img9803e.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6733/img9803e.jpg</a>

<a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/412/img9792q.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4905/img9792q.jpg</a>



Bump for this beautiful rifle
Link Posted: 12/16/2011 3:12:16 AM EDT
[#20]

Link Posted: 12/16/2011 10:26:31 AM EDT
[#21]
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.


Let us know! I had a RRA carbine that the MOE guards were nice and snug in. I actually had to file them down a little––the thing felt as solid as a rail. Didn't know if that was everyones experience, but curious from an optic mounting perspective.

Be warned, the MOE handguards get HOT on a carbine. I ended up ditching the system, despite it being nice ergonomics, as well as solid fit. It was just too hot to hold without gloves during repetative shooting. I'm sure your Aimpoint will take it, but....


It did really well.  I shot a couple rounds at 50 yards at the bottom left corner of the target, and marked it, followed by 118 rounds rapid fire at the center of the target, and got the barrel red hot, and then took 2 shots at the same location.  It held zero perfectly.  The optic blinked out several times though, but that's because I didn't have a wrench to tighten down the battery cap.









Link Posted: 12/17/2011 4:47:32 AM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.


Let us know! I had a RRA carbine that the MOE guards were nice and snug in. I actually had to file them down a little––the thing felt as solid as a rail. Didn't know if that was everyones experience, but curious from an optic mounting perspective.

Be warned, the MOE handguards get HOT on a carbine. I ended up ditching the system, despite it being nice ergonomics, as well as solid fit. It was just too hot to hold without gloves during repetative shooting. I'm sure your Aimpoint will take it, but....


It did really well.  I shot a couple rounds at 50 yards at the bottom left corner of the target, and marked it, followed by 118 rounds rapid fire at the center of the target, and got the barrel red hot, and then took 2 shots at the same location.  It held zero perfectly.  The optic blinked out several times though, but that's because I didn't have a wrench to tighten down the battery cap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/WP_000141.jpg









Thanks for sharing!!

I'm a bit concerned about your Aimpoint, though. Shouldn't need a wrench to tighten the battery cap. Are you running an M2?
Link Posted: 12/17/2011 1:55:37 PM EDT
[#23]

Link Posted: 12/19/2011 2:53:46 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ankratz:


Nice. How does your Aimpoint do in holding zero on the MOE?



I don't know yet, I haven't went it to the range since putting it on there.  I'm going to take it out next week.


Let us know! I had a RRA carbine that the MOE guards were nice and snug in. I actually had to file them down a little––the thing felt as solid as a rail. Didn't know if that was everyones experience, but curious from an optic mounting perspective.

Be warned, the MOE handguards get HOT on a carbine. I ended up ditching the system, despite it being nice ergonomics, as well as solid fit. It was just too hot to hold without gloves during repetative shooting. I'm sure your Aimpoint will take it, but....


It did really well.  I shot a couple rounds at 50 yards at the bottom left corner of the target, and marked it, followed by 118 rounds rapid fire at the center of the target, and got the barrel red hot, and then took 2 shots at the same location.  It held zero perfectly.  The optic blinked out several times though, but that's because I didn't have a wrench to tighten down the battery cap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/WP_000141.jpg









Thanks for sharing!!

I'm a bit concerned about your Aimpoint, though. Shouldn't need a wrench to tighten the battery cap. Are you running an M2?


It's an old surplus Comp M.  Its an uncommon occurrence with them, but does happen.  

Link Posted: 12/19/2011 6:55:07 PM EDT
[#25]
Link Posted: 12/19/2011 7:10:54 PM EDT
[#26]
Originally Posted By pseudosuit:


How do you like that Specter Gear sling?
Link Posted: 12/25/2011 10:27:48 AM EDT
[#27]
Back in the AR game again.
Colt LE6920

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/c3go48/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/c3go48/IMG_0002.jpg


I also have 2 stripped PSA lowers at home awaiting parts.

Glen
Link Posted: 12/29/2011 3:25:40 PM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By machinegunseabee:
Originally Posted By pseudosuit:
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo38/wpslowik/6520.jpg

How do you like that Specter Gear sling?


It's great. Built well and comfortable. I like the quick adjust on the Vickers CAS a little better, but the Specter works just fine.
Link Posted: 12/30/2011 6:25:25 PM EDT
[#29]
Originally Posted By racersden:
Back in the AR game again.
Colt LE6920

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/c3go48/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/c3go48/IMG_0002.jpg


I also have 2 stripped PSA lowers at home awaiting parts.

Glen


Get that A4 out of here!!!

Welcome to ARFCOM :)
Link Posted: 1/18/2012 12:15:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fatkid35] [#30]
so glad to be back in the A2 club. don't know why i sold my last one. this one is puurfect... too me anyway.

spikes lower
bushmaster upper
spikes bcg
psa mid lightweight chf cl 1in7
typical magpul stuff
Link Posted: 1/26/2012 11:12:35 PM EDT
[#32]




Link Posted: 1/30/2012 10:00:34 AM EDT
[#34]


I... I don't get it....

The cut down carry handle profile looks like it was an A1 upper, too.  

It probably belonged to that slab-side Sporter lower there.  

Why?  Why, man, why?!

~Augee
Link Posted: 1/30/2012 9:03:33 PM EDT
[#35]
Any pictures of A2 carbines with flashlights mounted? I'm debating which way to go on my latest build.
Link Posted: 2/2/2012 8:21:23 PM EDT
[#36]
Well not mine anymore...but this is the one I had on Ie Shima in 1992....

Link Posted: 2/3/2012 5:07:36 PM EDT
[#37]
Here is my attempt at a Colt 727 build:

LRB Arms stripped lower,
PSA LPK
PSA BCG
Fiberlite stock
Surplus silent sling
Bushmaster? A2 upper from the EE
Bushmaster 14.5 1/9 barrel with pinned A2x hider


Link Posted: 2/3/2012 8:09:56 PM EDT
[#38]
Originally Posted By EnigmaSammich:
Here is my attempt at a Colt 727 build:

LRB Arms stripped lower,
PSA LPK
PSA BCG
Fiberlite stock
Surplus silent sling
Bushmaster? A2 upper from the EE
Bushmaster 14.5 1/9 barrel with pinned A2x hider

<a href="http://postimage.org/image/lgbf8qf63/full/" target="_blank">http://s9.postimage.org/9r7fkro7j/P1000659.jpg</a>


Classy looking rig!
Link Posted: 2/5/2012 10:12:18 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By Jeremy2171:
Well not mine anymore...but this is the one I had on Ie Shima in 1992....

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff36/jeremy2171/img010.jpg

Great photo!
Link Posted: 2/10/2012 5:10:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bottlerocket] [#40]
Just finished my A2 Budget build:
PSA Lower, LPK
Model 1 Stock
Colt upper (Used)
Colt CMPC A1 profile barrel
Bravo Co BCG
Birdcage



Link Posted: 2/10/2012 7:03:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ankratz] [#41]
...
Link Posted: 2/17/2012 2:42:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: prochobo] [#42]
Just finished my A2 clone. Tried to get as close to the real thing as possible utilizing surplus parts.  In my case, the more important parts are all Colt and the parts are new/excellent condition.
Lower: PSA stripped, DPMS LPK, Bill Springfield 4# trigger, JP anti walk pins, surplus A2 stock.




Upper: Colt A2 upper receiver, Colt 1/7 BBL, Colt F/A BCG, Colt FSB, DPMS charging handle, DPMS NM front sight, DPMS delta ring assy, DPMS A2 birdcage, DPMS F/A and cover, unknown hand guards (was told they were surplus so maybe Colt).

As for cost, I think I did pretty well.
PSA Stripped lower - $50




LPK - $60




Trigger - Take off from my M4gery




Stock assy- $30




Upper receiver - $70




F/A & Dust cover - $20




BBL w/FSB - $150




BCG - $125

Charging handle - $20




NM front sight assy - $15




Gas Tube & pin - $13




Handguards - $20




Delta ring assy - $20




Birdcage - $15
Total: $608 (not including FFL fee for the lower and S/H for some parts). Total including the latter is around $650 max.





 
 

 
Link Posted: 2/20/2012 6:51:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nightshade1] [#43]


That's about the best I can do ATM.

-OOW FN upper
-Colt bolt
-Del-Ton M16 carrier
-Del-Ton buttstock
-Blackhawk! 3-pt sling and BMP

And all the mags i have right now. 3 ISD Bulgarian polymer 40 rounders, 3 Fusil steel mags, and two D&H aluminum mags.
Link Posted: 2/21/2012 9:05:39 PM EDT
[#44]
My very first pic post on the forums!  and my very very first A2 just got finished! It is quickly becoming my favorite.

DSC01940 by avengedmasamune, on Flickr


DSC01941 by avengedmasamune, on Flickr


DSC01942 by avengedmasamune, on Flickr


a2 1 by avengedmasamune, on Flickr


fn barrel by avengedmasamune, on Flickr
Link Posted: 2/22/2012 7:30:46 PM EDT
[#45]
A2 Carbine







Link Posted: 2/22/2012 8:08:45 PM EDT
[#46]
Link Posted: 2/25/2012 3:40:06 PM EDT
[#47]

Outstanding! Also very nice photos! What camera are you using there?

thanks! took pics with my canon 30d.. the last shot is just off my cell phone.

Link Posted: 2/25/2012 6:24:46 PM EDT
[#48]
$653 i built a nice AR A2

She started like this last night.



And finished before I went to bed like this.


Bushmaster 5.56 upper from friend $375
PSA stripped lower from forum member $100
PSA lower parts kit with Magpul stock set & grip $149
Magpul handguard from Brownells $29
Link Posted: 2/25/2012 7:15:22 PM EDT
[#49]
Link Posted: 2/26/2012 11:58:43 AM EDT
[#50]
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