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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A simple build, but my first M16A4 style rifle

Posted: 11/11/2016 9:24:13 PM EDT

I picked up a Brownell lower the other day and wasn't sure which direction to go with it. So after looking at all the rifles I have built, I realized that I had plenty of AR pistols, SBR's, 16" rifles, and a MK-12 clone. What I didn't have was a M16A4 20" style rifle, so I decided to change that. With funds being the only limiting factor, I'm try to stay as close as reasonably possible to the M16A4 rifle.

I have ordered the items below.

Brownell M16A1 lower receiver
PSA A2 lower build kit

Franklen Armory BFS gen III trigger
FN 15 20" upper receiver with front sight A post
Knights Armament M5 RAS hand guard
Matech M16 USGI backup iron sight
Nikon P-223 3-9x40 scope (substitution for now)
American Defense Recon Q.D. mount

Sadly the optic I'd like to get will have to wait (ACOG 4x32) until I can save up more gun money.

I'll be sure and add pictures and updates as parts come in. Once I'm able to get it all together, I'll finish it with a range review.

For now, here's the lower

Posted: 11/11/2016 11:03:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/16/2016 12:11:56 AM EDT

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Received the PSA A2 lower receiver kit today

Went ahead and installed it (minus trigger)

Installed a ERGO grip that I had laying around

Posted: 11/16/2016 4:01:02 PM EDT

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Received the Knights Armament M5 RAS today, now if the upper will hurry up and get here.

Posted: 11/17/2016 1:36:29 AM EDT

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This wasn't suppose to be delivered until tomorrow, but it showed up this evening.

FNH 20' upper

Posted: 11/17/2016 6:15:06 PM EDT

[#5]

Nice. I'll be watching for updates.

Posted: 11/17/2016 8:46:10 PM EDT

[#6]

Nice looking build so far. Look forward to seeing it finished.

Posted: 11/19/2016 1:28:53 AM EDT

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Mocked the upper with the lower. I'm still waiting on the trigger to arrive.

I added the AAC Blackout flash hider (so I can run suppressed).

Posted: 11/19/2016 4:02:50 AM EDT

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I just built one that looks similar to that, only I opted for the actual 2 piece standard hand guard, I like it handles real nice like my rifles I carried in the service and I used an standard birdcage muzzle device, then put a removable carry handle on it for use with the F marked front sight.

Posted: 11/19/2016 2:18:48 PM EDT

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I just built one that looks similar to that, only I opted for the actual 2 piece standard hand guard, I like it handles real nice like my rifles I carried in the service and I used an standard birdcage muzzle device, then put a removable carry handle on it for use with the F marked front sight.

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I was always issued an M4, but always secretly liked the look/function of the M16A4. I removed both the standard rails and bird cage muzzle device for obvious reasons, but wouldn't of mind keeping them on if I was going for the M16A3 look.

Posted: 11/19/2016 2:48:10 PM EDT

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The first rifle I was issued was a M16A1, then the A2's came in and, I never did make it to the A3-A4 series and never even saw an M4, my last 7 years was spent cooped up inside walls looking at computer screens!

Posted: 11/19/2016 5:09:53 PM EDT

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The scope (nikon 3-9x40 P223) and mount (AD Recon) came in today.

Looks good on there, but unfortunately the BUIS was a hair too tall so I had to remove it.

Still waiting on the trigger, but attached the silencer and a full mag to get an idea of weight. To be honest, it wasn't anything to complain about. I will put it on the scales when the trigger comes in. Length wise (with silencer), it's a tall girl. Then again this isn't meant for CQB.

Posted: 11/19/2016 5:14:02 PM EDT

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Well, I will still say, that is a good looking rifle!

Posted: 11/19/2016 5:19:43 PM EDT

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Haha, thank you.

Posted: 11/19/2016 5:22:13 PM EDT

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Very nice setup!

Posted: 11/19/2016 7:53:05 PM EDT

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Very nice setup!

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Thank you

Posted: 11/20/2016 6:29:28 PM EDT

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I like.

Posted: 11/20/2016 7:44:05 PM EDT

[#17]

Very nice.

Posted: 11/20/2016 8:00:29 PM EDT

[#18]

I like it. May have to build an A4 myself.

Posted: 12/1/2016 4:23:22 PM EDT

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Still waiting on the BFS iii trigger, I went ahead and installed a Daniel Defense standard trigger until I get the other one in. I'll try and get it up to the range soon.

Posted: 12/3/2016 10:26:37 PM EDT

[#20]

Very nice

Posted: 12/9/2016 11:49:14 PM EDT

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What trigger did you order?

Posted: 12/10/2016 1:24:34 AM EDT

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I ordered at Franklin Armory BFS 3, but it hasn't arrived yet. I also have a Larue trigger ordered, but I'm undecided which one I want to go with. I guess which ever gets here first, haha!

right now it just has a mil-spec trigger (parts bin)

Posted: 12/10/2016 1:33:16 AM EDT

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I deviated with a DD Omega free float quad rail...

Posted: 12/10/2016 1:37:25 AM EDT

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Very nice!!!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A simple build, but my first M16A4 style rifle

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