OK, I've got a Pre-A1-style AR built up, but I am putting the finishing touches on it. This is what I have left to do, and am wanting input on anything I have forgotten. I want this to be as real as possible, but I know, for example, a real 1:14 barrel is nearly impossible to get, so I'm not concerned about it.
What I have left to do:
Triangle Charging Handle
Duck-Bill Flash Suppressor
Mill mag-release fence and front pivot "ears" on lower to pre-a1 specs
Refinish in Dark Colt Gray to match upper
Drill the hole in the middle of the safety selector and takedown pin. (how hard is this?)
I already have:
non-trapdoor buttstock
A1 PG
Colt Pre-A1 upper with no F/A, and a "C MP C" 1:12 barrel, straight slip-ring, A1 ejection port cover, early-style Bakelite Triangle handguards (as opposed to the later injection-molded triangle handguards), and "regular" three-prong suppressor.
Chrome bolt and unnotched chrome carrier.
Things I won't be able to do (but would like to do):
1:14 non-chrome barrel
pin the buffer tube
true slabside lower with non-captured front pivot pin
(Are any of these possible?)
Thanks in advance.