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Posted: 7/3/2008 11:36:46 AM EDT
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I am building an M16A4 Clone. I have already purchased an FNMI Barrel, FN Upper, FN Bolt Carrier Group, and I will probably just use a colt charging handle since its impossible to verify weather or not a CH is actually FN. I plan to purchase a Colt complete A2 Stock Set, but I have a question. I dont know what else to buy :D 1: What sight system (BUIS or Carry Handle) would be correct? I was thinking maybe a KAC 600M but I wasnt sure 2: What lower would be closest to USGI issue. I was thinking a Colt A2 Govt Carbine Lower but any help is appreciated 3: Is there anything I am missing? Thanks :D -Ryan |
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If you put an ACOG on it, the ONLY way it could be 100% authentic is if you attached the carry handle to the forwardmost portion of the bottom rail. 
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Correct. Trijicon no irons for most. |
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Army build: KAC M-5 rail system(MWS) The Army's MWS comes with a KAC vertical grip so you are right with or with out. KAC or MaTech BUIS Older ones had the detachable carry handle, but I don't believe they are purchased like that any more. Optic M-68 (AimPoint M-2 or M-4) or Trijicon TA31F The A4 is on the way out for the Army, but you should still see them around for 4 or 5 more years as M-4's replace them. |
Was that the FN from the EE? I saw that too, and wanted too pick it up. I use no irons on mine. I have a MATECH, but where I mount the ACOG, it would not allow enough space for the BUIS. |
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Here's one I put together after looking at a lot of action photos from a book on the Battle of Fallujah in 2004. Couldn't see a BUIS on any of the rifles in the photos. RRA lower Sabre Defense Gov't profile upper 1/7 with KAC M5 RAS and VFG Ebay Hong Kong PEQ-2a clone Ontario Knife USMC bayonet Trijicon TA31F Harris Bipod   
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Yes :D Two very lucky finds :D OK So I will probably just use any old colt lower (since that would be most accurate) and I guess Ill have to get myself a Side Sling Swivel and TA31RCO-A4 :D I have an M5 RAS Already, forgot to mention that :D Anything else? |
I think he means he mounts the ACOG as far back on the top rail as he can, leaving no slots open for a buis. anyway, as many have said the M16A4 is different depending on what branch you're trying to replicate.   
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Yep, I have to mount just about all the way back to get the proper eye relief with my nose-to-charging handle. I am using the TA31RCO-A4 with the Larue mount. I am thinking about getting the new Larue mount for it. ETA Pic (before I added Larue Mount)  |
I have BRD and I just caught a nasty case of AKD (if that is the correct term) I have a Drill Press, Shop Press, 8 parts kits, and a big order from AK builder on the way :D |
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Sounds like FRD to me (F=fun), and a bad case. You just got done with that Noveske... nice. Now this... I'd just get the RCO (LaRue if you want it QD flavored - otherwise eBay, other shops if you're being cheap) THEN see where you'd mount it for proper eye relief. I'm probably going to end up mounting a KAC 300m in front of mine for my carbine, because I need it too far back to place the BUIS behind the ACOG. I would worry less about the parts content - the FN barrel, upper should be adequate - any charging handle will do. OKC3S is definitely a must have if you want a nice bayo... VFG, and the Surefire 962 would also be a nice to have on there. |
| You could get a 80% lower . Have it finished then have the FN roll mark engraved along with the safe , semi and burst put on . Get a F/A selector and have it milled out for semi only . This way it would still move to the burst postion but would no longer be a F/A part . |
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