My first AR-15 was a 16" A2 Hbar
carbine with a fixed A2 stock
and a set screw comp.
That was 20 years ago, and as ARs tend to do, it gradually morphed into something else entirely. At some point, the only thing that remained original was the lower receiver. Although I sold or traded off all the other parts, I always held on to that A2 upper receiver. Having grown up in the 1980's I always loved the look of the A2 and planned to someday
Due to recent corona boredom, I've been going through and organizing my ammo and parts. Over the weekend, I came to the realization that I was but a LPK and a barrel from having everything needed to build a handy little retro carbine. So, I ordered a LPK, gas tube and LW carbine barrel today.
Here's what I've got gathered together just waiting on the other parts.
complete A2 upper
delta ring assembly
Colt BCG
charging handle
Colt CAR stock and hand guards
FN receiver extension and buffer assembly
end plate and castle nut
I've got at least a half dozen A2 flash hiders and pistol grips but will probably be using the A1 FH and Duckbill pistol grip shown here. I've also got a Colt M4 front sling mount I'll be adding to use with a 2 point quick adjust sling.
Attached FileFeel free to share photos of your lightweight A2 carbines.