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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:06:40 PM EDT
I traded a guy for this A2 "Dissipator" today and the ban-era style upper has no forge markings, neither does the sight tower. The barrel is also unmarked. It's just shortened HBAR style barrel with a full length gas system, and get this, a tear-drop forward assist. Oh, the bolt/carrier is Colt.
Did anyone (except Bubba) cobble together such a upper? It's on a Double-Star 5.56 marked (no multi-caliber) lower with a A-1 grip and came with a Colt 20 rounder.....I have $175.00 in it. I inspected/cleaned it and took it down to my range and shot it. No issues and it was accurate with the 55gr fodder I fed it.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileI like the A2 Dissipator style and it's the only reason I messed with it. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:08:13 PM EDT
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Nice score...... the dissipator is a handy rifle
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:09:50 PM EDT
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Colt had a batch for the CHP. I parted out a fuck ton of them when Gander Mountain went tits up and was clearing them out.
The "Dissipator" is a Colt Model AR6536 (can't even find that on a Google search). 2003 mfg, 16.1" H BAR, ,1:9, chrome lined, A2 Upper, Fixed buttstock, A2 front and rear sights, rifle handguards, bayo lug, muzzle break. 
ETA: The Colts had a carbine gas system. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:29:10 PM EDT
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Thats sweet!
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:32:20 PM EDT
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I bought a Bushmaster in 1998. I put triagular handguards on it and an A1 stock. Loved that carbine.
Eventually I sold it because it didn't have a threaded barrel, so I couldn't put a flash suppressor on it. I was selling a bunch of firearms because I needed money and it got put in the pile. Enjoy your upper, OP. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:34:43 PM EDT
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I have a pre-ban factory Bushmaster dissipator. Not sure this is particularly helpful, but the barrel visible in front of the FSB is shorter on mine.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:37:22 PM EDT
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I had a post ban Bushmaster dissipator. I changed the hand guard on it, but never quite fell in love with it. Gifted it a year ago.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:38:07 PM EDT
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I built an A2 dissy with a faxon barrel. I felt like a dissy barrel belonged on an A2 upper.
I love it, and it definitely gets the most attention when I take it out. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:40:23 PM EDT
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I bought a Bushmaster in 1998. I put triagular handguards on it and an A1 stock. Loved that carbine. Eventually I sold it because it didn't have a threaded barrel, so I couldn't put a flash suppressor on it. I was selling a bunch of firearms because I needed money and it got put in the pile. Enjoy your upper, OP.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:42:34 PM EDT
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Very sweet handling.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:44:24 PM EDT
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the only 16" rifle gas upper i had would short stroke sometimes in the cold weather. had to open the port a tad to stop that.
cool config though, shorter barrel, long sight radius with smoother impulse. i used a carbine stock on mine. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 2:47:21 PM EDT
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I like dissipators. Build one on a cavarms lower with a pencil barrel and you a very light and sweet handling carbine.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 5:50:06 PM EDT
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Perfect truck carbine!
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Posted: 10/18/2019 5:51:46 PM EDT
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I love Dissapator's. I'm not ashamed
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Posted: 10/18/2019 5:54:17 PM EDT
[#14]
Nice! Love the retro!
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Posted: 10/18/2019 5:55:38 PM EDT
[#15]
I’m jelly. I love dissipator style rifles.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:19:44 PM EDT
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I believe the Dissipator was a mid-length gas system carbine w/rifle length handguard
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:26:20 PM EDT
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Love the Dissipator. It was the first type I built, on a Cav Arms lower, probably around mid 2002. Still have ove, but with more modern features.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:26:43 PM EDT
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I've never really been a fan of the style - they look odd to me aesthetically - but I do like that rifle.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:27:54 PM EDT
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I believe the Dissipator was a mid-length gas system carbine w/rifle length handguard |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:35:37 PM EDT
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I've never really been a fan of the style - they look odd to me aesthetically - but I do like that rifle. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:39:50 PM EDT
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My only non-NFA AR is a spike’s lightweight dissapator barrel on a Colt C7 upper and a Colt CS stock. It weighs nothing and is handy as hell.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:41:26 PM EDT
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I believe the Dissipator was a mid-length gas system carbine w/rifle length handguard Armalite first did mid length in their M15 carbine. I have owned both. The M-15A2 was a dandy of a carbine. The BM Dissy was heavy, but it was accurate and reliable. I might be mistaken but I think it was CMMG that first made a mid length dissipator and offered it as a standard item. I will give you 200.00 for it OP.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:44:04 PM EDT
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That old school HBAR profile barrel...
HEAVY!!!! 
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:45:58 PM EDT
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The original Bushmaster Dissipator was rifle gas, then commercial models with carbine. PSA has a midlength now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe the Dissipator was a mid-length gas system carbine w/rifle length handguard 
The only Dissipator barrel I can find now has either a carbine or mid-length gas system. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:46:28 PM EDT
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My last assemble. I like it.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:47:24 PM EDT
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My old 3-gun rifle is a 16” with rifle gas. Sooooo smooth.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:49:29 PM EDT
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I wish I could find a Bushmaster profiled Dissipator barrel with the rifle gas system. The HBAR makes it a front heavy bitch. I can't complain about the accuracy but it looks like you could shed a pound or so off the barrel. http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2015/11/19/4873612_03_bushmaster_dissipator_640.jpg The only Dissipator barrel I can find now has either a carbine or mid-length gas system. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe the Dissipator was a mid-length gas system carbine w/rifle length handguard http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2015/11/19/4873612_03_bushmaster_dissipator_640.jpg The only Dissipator barrel I can find now has either a carbine or mid-length gas system. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:50:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:54:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Send it to ADCO 
Likely cheaper to re-profile my barrel than for me to buy a new barrel even if I could find me one with a rifle length gas system. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:57:43 PM EDT
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Love the dissipator. Just no bayonet.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:58:12 PM EDT
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Now there is a idea, thanks, I'll give them a call.
Likely cheaper to re-profile my barrel than for me to buy a new barrel even if I could find me one with a rifle length gas system. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Send it to ADCO
Likely cheaper to re-profile my barrel than for me to buy a new barrel even if I could find me one with a rifle length gas system. But yeah, and they would know the correct diameter for proper gas flow too. |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:58:22 PM EDT
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That’s an awesome setup and exactly what I’m looking for in a build to do. I have 203 hand guards and want to put a PDW style stock on that. Weird I know.
Let me know if you want to be rid of it. 
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Posted: 10/18/2019 7:20:56 PM EDT
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Love the dissipator. Just no bayonet. |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 12:48:11 AM EDT
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For my tastes the Dissipator actually looks better with no bayonet lug. With the lug it has a bottle opener look about it and really serves no purpose anyway. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Love the dissipator. Just no bayonet.  Attached FileI give you the CMMG mini bayonet. Considering how popular 10.5 inch pistols are, i am surprised they don't bring them back. But they are easy enough to make if need be. I wish more people made 16 inch rifle length gas barrels. Brownells has their 15 inch barrel with rifle length gas, but i don't think they sell it separately or without their muzzle device pinned. On top of that i think it is only a 1-12 twist. Spintra used to stock one regularly, but they have been out off barrels for a while now. |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 12:57:47 AM EDT
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For my tastes the Dissipator actually looks better with no bayonet lug. With the lug it has a bottle opener look about it and really serves no purpose anyway. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Love the dissipator. Just no bayonet. 
The Galil has an actual bottle-opener built into it as a feature. |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 1:00:49 AM EDT
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I have a Delton dissy. It shoots lights out.
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Posted: 10/19/2019 9:07:08 AM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/352455/midgetbayonet_jpg-1129311.JPG I give you the CMMG mini bayonet. Considering how popular 10.5 inch pistols are, i am surprised they don't bring them back. But they are easy enough to make if need be. I wish more people made 16 inch rifle length gas barrels. Brownells has their 15 inch barrel with rifle length gas, but i don't think they sell it separately or without their muzzle device pinned. On top of that i think it is only a 1-12 twist. Spintra used to stock one regularly, but they have been out off barrels for a while now.
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Posted: 10/19/2019 9:26:45 AM EDT
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LOL....That's just sad. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/352455/midgetbayonet_jpg-1129311.JPG I give you the CMMG mini bayonet. Considering how popular 10.5 inch pistols are, i am surprised they don't bring them back. But they are easy enough to make if need be. I wish more people made 16 inch rifle length gas barrels. Brownells has their 15 inch barrel with rifle length gas, but i don't think they sell it separately or without their muzzle device pinned. On top of that i think it is only a 1-12 twist. Spintra used to stock one regularly, but they have been out off barrels for a while now. |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 10:22:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:. Now there is a idea, thanks, I'll give them a call.
Likely cheaper to re-profile my barrel than for me to buy a new barrel even if I could find me one with a rifle length gas system. |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 10:30:11 AM EDT
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OP's is likely one of many local-brewed banners uppers, the types that Sherluk would sell at shows, and that a variety of off-brand folks (M&A, etc.) churned out.
And, proto-dissy pic, because I can. 
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Posted: 10/19/2019 11:11:58 AM EDT
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https://news.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/valmet-galil-bottle-opener.gif The Galil has an actual bottle-opener built into it as a feature. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Love the dissipator. Just no bayonet. The Galil has an actual bottle-opener built into it as a feature. |
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