I have two builds planned.

I want to build an Early "Converted A1" M16A2 rifle and also a Model 741 HBAR rifle.  I have two A2 upper receivers and need to decide which one each should
be dedicated too.  Here are pictures of the two uppers I currently have....

The top one is an Eagle Arms that has no forge codes.........the bottom one has FN forge codes.


I know I will need to get the FN upper finished in grey since both of these rifles should be grey.  Here are my other thoughts on what parts I have decided to use for these respective builds... but I am open to advice and information to help me make the best decision.

M16A2 (Early Converted A1) Rifle
- 20 inch (5.56) gov. profile barrel with A2 FH/peel washers to time.
- A1 lower receiver (with the "Auto" X'd out.......and "BURST" stamped below it.........also plan to have the lower stamped "ANAD" (Anniston Army Depot) month/year on the right side of the magwell. That shows the rebuild armory and date converted. (I still need to decide on a date??)
- Big head (uncut) foward assist button assembly
- A2 rear stock assembly
- A2 PG, round hand guards with "shiny" finish
- BCG ?  not sure what type to use


Model 741 M16A2 HBAR
- 20 inch (5.56) heavy barrel
- A2 lower
- A2 rear stock assembly
- M60 bipod assembly and bushing attached to barrel.
- A2 PG and round hand guards

Just wondering if I have these details correct or am I on the wrong track?
Any advice would be appreciated.  Like I said, I know I will need to send some parts off to get finished in grey.

Thanks

I would use the no forge code vs. the FN , but I would loose the Eagle Arms windage knob. Original Colts aren't too hard to comeby and the forge codes would match what you are building so I would just sell one and buy a Colt if it was my build.

Okay.  Perhaps I could look around and find a Colt A2 upper then?

I'd sell the Eagle upper, buy another FN upper and just use the ones you'd then have - without any refinish - especially since you're building an arsenal refinish clone.

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Put the windage knob from the FN upper on the Armalite/Eagle Arms and build away.