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2/26/2017 6:42:46 PM EDT
Update:

Homebrew sling out of a GP strap, 550 cord, and a German medical bag assy for that early 90's VTAC :)
Also ditched the zip ties for some electrical tape (much better)



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Finally got all the parts and pieced this together last night. I initially wanted to do an XM4, but it kind of morphed into a 727 BHD build ;)

Started as a LE trade-in 6520. I added the N1 stock, period correct Colt M16 BCG, sling swivel, Surefire 660 on Surefire M14 mount. Sling is a placeholder until I can find something period correct, or fashion something out of ALICE webbing and 550 cord.
I planned on refinishing in a custom mix of Norrel's Moly Resin to match the Colt dark gray, but part of me is digging the black anodizing.

Best part: I was going to just throw on a standard Colt 14.5 pinned barrel and call it a day. I found this one at a good price on the EE, and as it turns out, it's a legit RO727 barrel! LOL What are the odds?









2/26/2017 6:50:50 PM EDT
[#1]
That is truly beautiful! Congrats on the build. I've been looking for one of those flashlights and barrel mounts for a while. Nice work on the photos too.
2/26/2017 7:03:09 PM EDT
[#2]
That is great!
2/26/2017 7:15:02 PM EDT
[#3]
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That is truly beautiful! Congrats on the build. I've been looking for one of those flashlights and barrel mounts for a while. Nice work on the photos too.
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Ebay has the light mounts pretty regular.

And damn nice carbine, OP.
2/26/2017 7:51:54 PM EDT
[#4]
What sling would you guys throw on this?

Colt silent sling?
2/26/2017 8:44:52 PM EDT
[#5]
Retro field expedient sling, imo.
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2/26/2017 11:38:00 PM EDT
[#6]
There is a thread in AR Discussions where ColdBlue says the Marines actually had normal ole M4's that had A2 uppers.   They were actually called M4's, not 727's.........



This is a super duper super duper awesomely great build.
2/26/2017 11:59:32 PM EDT
[#7]
Full fence lower, A2 upper, 14.5" M4 bbl, 3rd gen collapsible stock, 727.

Beauty.
2/27/2017 10:05:07 PM EDT
[#8]
Great looking cone. Colt lower is a great touch.
2/28/2017 12:06:35 PM EDT
[#9]
That's a mighty fine looking car-bean
3/3/2017 9:18:09 AM EDT
[#10]
That's freakin awesome! Great pics too
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