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Posted: 7/29/2006 12:15:58 PM EDT
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So I'm slowly but surely assembling parts for my Retro Project: RRA Lower : figure it's a first class, correctly spec'd foundation with a good company to back up any problems..will use all RRA internal components as well. CDNN SP1/M16 Upper Probable: It's Colt M-16 Spec'd, already assembled with first class, correct components, hoping for simple "drop-in". Already have a quality AR15 Bolt/Bolt Carrier and charging handle. Is there an M-16, Viet Nam- Retro Charging Handle? Already Pay Pal'd a fellow board member selling triangular handguards, M-16 Pistol Grips and M-16, Non-Trapdoor buttstocks . May end up withg extra pair of Triangular Handgaurds..wil have a choice of which look best..and actually have an extra , Non Trap-Door M-16 buttstock, so again I'll have a choice of parts. Already have spare buffer and springs. Here's a quick question: Do the old, M-16 stocks take a "regular" buffer tube, or do I need to order a special part...and I also understand trhe old M-16 Buttstocks may need a different buffer attachment screw...which I also suspect doesn't come with the old furniture? I'm expecting the actual "build" to be a great project. Also, does the CDNN SP1 upper drop into the current RRA Lowers or will I need a "Pin Adaptor"? Finally, when it's all done, how close will I be to replicating an acutal Viet Nam Era M-16? |
You got it bud. A1 stocks use Rifle buffer tubes, A1/A2 doesn't matter... but the buttstock screw for an A1 is shorter. JAFYI. Also, the CDNN uppers aren't SP1 , but true M16a1 uppers, so they're small hole and will drop on your RRA lower with no problems. |
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Ok, here's another 1: I have 2 M-16 Buttstocks, both non-trap door. The older looking one has a single screw on the buttplate for the tube and an extended lower sling swivel...almost looks "hinged". It also looks like a "bakelite" coarser material. What's the best way of refinishing it if needed: Fine sanding....primer-krylon? The newer looking one, still non-trap door, has 2 screws on the buttplate and a conventional looking swing swivel...and looks to be a finer plastic. What would be more authentic? |
Do you have pics? If it looks like bakelite, DO NOT do ANYTHING to the stock until you're sure that its NOT bakelite. If it is, that's a rare stock. DONT touch it. Take pictures and post them here. Is the older one black or brown or mottled black and brown? |
 My 2, non-trapdoor A-1 Stocks and I may have a 3rd inbound. As you can see, one has a smooth finish and a conventional sling swivel. The other has a rougher, bakelite type finish that looks almost black-brownish mottled...with an extended, almost hinged swivel. It also only has 1 stock screw to attach it to a buffer tube, unlike the newer A-1 that has an extra screw for the sling swivel. Anyone know the history of the older stock and which one might be better for my retro build? |
Either stock would be appropriate. The single-screw stock is of a somewhat older vintage though. Use whichever one looks best without refinishing.  EDIT: Sherluk has the correct length buffer screws. |
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