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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:07:21 PM EDT
I finally have a rifle that is different from any other configuration I've ever seen before!
1966 Colt XM16E1 upper with Knights M5 RAS and Knights VFG. What do you think? Abomination or masterpiece?   
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:10:22 PM EDT
[#1]
LOL Tactikool
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:21:09 PM EDT
[#2]
im missing something, looks like a marines rifle
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:23:37 PM EDT
[#3]
It's a Vietnam era retro M16 upper, not an A4 clone. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:27:44 PM EDT
[#4]
Yes, you're missing the A1 upper, stock & pistol grip. Not the current config'd A4 carried by our Marines. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:35:32 PM EDT
[#5]
Errr, I dunno bout that. Congrats on building something... Unique.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:35:53 PM EDT
[#6]
Its actually something I never would have thought to do with an A1 upper but it looks like it would handle ok like that ...I bet it would make the retro guys
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Posted: 7/21/2008 2:51:36 PM EDT
[#7]
I think it's great. I've always liked the A1 stock, grip, and barrel. Adding the rail allows for better sling mounting positions, a light, VFG, etc.
Throw a compact ACOG on the carry handle and I think you'd have a superb do it all rifle that would probably be ligher and better handling than most M4's around here. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 5:02:23 PM EDT
[#8]
Blasphemy!
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Posted: 7/21/2008 5:10:26 PM EDT
[#9]
Now I know what not to do to my A2 I just got, but if it makes you happy.( i under stand its a A1 upper)
Everyone will make fun of the fact I want a colt 4x20 scope on my carry handle. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 5:22:48 PM EDT
[#10]
I prefer my rifles to not have a VFG and my carbines to have it. But if you like it then that is cool.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 5:27:41 PM EDT
[#11]
Not to threadjack but hows that free Larue upper workin out for ya? [wispers] basterd[/wispers]
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Posted: 7/21/2008 6:06:00 PM EDT
[#12]
Not bad at all.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 6:08:18 PM EDT
[#13]
It sure is different that is for sure.
I prefer the more traditional look. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 6:14:15 PM EDT
[#14]
Take that off your Colt. Put it on anything else and you'll be ok. Though I like, it you shouldn't take the wire hubcaps off your vintage Cadillac and put on 19'' rims with spinners. That's my drift.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 6:33:38 PM EDT
[#15]
I like it. A1 sights are good, LW profile 20" barrel for velocity and handiness. What's not to like? I think an A1 is the best of the 20"ers, IMHO. I have an A2 and my brother has a fulton legacy and I drool over his. It feels a lot lighter and the recoil isn't any more and it's just cool. I could dig a faster twist, but then again, I don't think it's completely necessary. I don't like the triangle handguards though and you've overcome that. So, you done good.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 6:57:20 PM EDT
[#16]
I lol'd |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:06:12 PM EDT
[#17]
Looks like something the IDF would use.
Thing works - and you've done no permanent damage. 
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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:37:51 PM EDT
[#18]
It's definitely some mix of parts you'd see in the Navy. I've seen M4 barrels on A1 upper on A1 lowers here.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:44:36 PM EDT
[#19]
It's from the Dubul! Kill it with FIRE!
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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:47:33 PM EDT
[#20]
Nothing wrong with it... I'm a big fan of the A1 upper. I just wish I could find a C8 Detachable Carry Handle. It's a Detachable Carry Handle with A1 sights. Hard as hell to find. If I could find that I build the same exact setup.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:52:22 PM EDT
[#21]
www.cncguns.com/misc.html I liked mine, a little sharp on the edges, but an effective, unique option. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 8:08:08 PM EDT
[#22]
Thanks.... been trying to find someone that sells them.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 8:10:58 PM EDT
[#23]
Sell 'em? Heck, he makes 'em! 
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Posted: 7/21/2008 8:31:24 PM EDT
[#24]
It doesn't give me wood, but it ain't bad.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 8:40:37 PM EDT
[#25]
Abomination |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 9:07:39 PM EDT
[#26]
Interesting, its a mixture of old and new. I dont know what to say about it other than that
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Posted: 7/21/2008 9:14:25 PM EDT
[#27]
Interesting, but kinda
 If you took the VFG off though, I think it would look a lot better. |
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Posted: 7/21/2008 9:26:41 PM EDT
[#28]
I like it. Not sure if I'd put the vertical foregrip on a 20", but thats just me.
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Posted: 7/21/2008 9:34:53 PM EDT
[#29]
eh
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Posted: 7/21/2008 9:39:14 PM EDT
[#30]
I like. Unique is (almost) always cool, and there's nothing wrong with that rifle.
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Posted: 7/22/2008 4:45:05 AM EDT
[#31]
Errr.....okay
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Posted: 7/22/2008 5:06:17 AM EDT
[#32]
Its a A1, no its an A4, uh. Hey its nice to see something differant
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Posted: 7/22/2008 6:14:17 AM EDT
[#33]
I will say this too, I would like it alot better if your pics were better.
    
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Posted: 7/22/2008 6:38:27 AM EDT
[#34]
No thanks.. but as long as you like it... why worry about what others think? (which according to your polll is the majority....
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Posted: 7/22/2008 10:23:01 AM EDT
[#35]
The abomination twins. Except these girls have 1/7 govt. profile barrels.
Paladin 
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Posted: 7/22/2008 2:00:18 PM EDT
[#36]
Dude, that is AWESOME. A C7 and a 603 
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Posted: 7/22/2008 2:14:23 PM EDT
[#37]
Miami I have a removable A1 carry handle from cncguns.com Here's a pic.
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm335/LWCoff2008/DSC00017.jpg As to the rifle above, dude if you love it more power to ya. You don't need our approval. I prefer the A1 triangular forearm on the A1 but have often thought an A2 forearm might be better just from an ergonomics viewpoint. I don't know. I'd have to play with it. EDIT: yeah i shoulda read below miami's post before posting the above but i didn't and so here we are... oh well at least we got a pic now. |
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