Just got my latest build back from John Thomas & must allow those who have not yet seen the quality of his work the opportunity to do so.  Most of these parts came from folks on the EE with the exception of the peel washer, handguards and non F marked FSB.  Receiver is C MB marked Colt A2, barrel is Colt 14.5 with JT pinned & welded A2 FH, 727 guards from ebay and non F marked FSB off Gun Broker.  Turn-a-round at R.A.W. was super quick and final product is, well............you decide on John's quality.  I am quite pleased and looking for more ideas to send off to John.












and, as a reminder of the barrel spacer from the other well known folks doing barrel work.............



Thank you John for another great job.

Looks great!

Thanks OP for sharing pics of your 727 upper and JT's fine work

very nice!!

Very nice.

May I ask how much it costs? In the near future I'm going to be finished gather parts for my A2 rifle and looking for a place to send it to that won't mount my FSB canted.

Yes. Simply perfection.

MikeE23666            In terms of costs, everything is broken down into individual services.   Email John at jntmjt1@yahoo.com and you can get a price list of all his services.  I think you will find them to be extremely reasonable, especially when you see the quality of the work.

Where did you get the sleeve to get that a2 comp past 16" ? Nice upper by the way,

That little spacer is skillfully made by JT for a mere $15 (machined & parked) and is a much better job than one of the big name companies produces. (see last pic for their spacer)  He has done two different barrels for me with this spacer & both are exactly the same, great fit & finish.