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Posted: 12/17/2001 9:09:25 AM EDT
Is it legal to put a new Colt M16 Bolt and carrier in a pre ban Ar 15?
Link Posted: 12/17/2001 9:17:59 AM EDT
[#1]
I would not recommend it!

[beer]
Link Posted: 12/17/2001 9:50:02 AM EDT
[#2]
Bolt, yes, they are the same.....Carrier, NO, must use AR-15 style carrier.
Link Posted: 12/17/2001 10:11:00 AM EDT
[#3]
the carriers are very similar what is the differance other than the fact that the end is closed on the m16. whats the big deal  why the diferance in the first place?
Link Posted: 12/17/2001 11:28:44 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
the carriers are very similar what is the differance other than the fact that the end is closed on the m16. whats the big deal  why the diferance in the first place?
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The bottom rear of the carrier body has the same amount of material top and bottom, that means the bottom material "can be used" to trip an auto sear......ATF wisdom-logic.
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