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Posted: 10/23/2003 1:35:32 PM EDT
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How cheap?
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Posted: 10/23/2003 1:43:41 PM EDT
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+/- 500$, incl. aimpoint and some Federal ammo
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Posted: 10/23/2003 1:43:54 PM EDT
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If it is less than a grand its good.
You can change ANYTHING you want on it, your imagination is the limit. And yes, replacement parts are incredibly easy to find. Edited to say: 500??? wtf!!!! buy it now. |
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Posted: 10/24/2003 6:12:16 PM EDT
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Well, the Colt SP1 AR15 has no forward assist on the lower receiver.
Is this necessary? All later models seem to have it. And in my opinion it looks good on the gun, gives some more presence. But I know no people who have ever used it, so it's more decorative I think. Is the absence of this forward assist a reason to skip this offer and look for a model with it? |
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Posted: 10/24/2003 6:34:22 PM EDT
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Quoted: +/- 500$, incl. aimpoint and some Federal ammo Well, did ya get it? That is one heck of a deal. If you don't want it, Ill buy it. As for the forward assist, it is not really needed in a non military weapon, it was a battle field solution for a dirty chamber. Both the cover spring and pistol grip can be replaced for next to nothing ($10.00 for both). |
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Posted: 10/24/2003 6:38:25 PM EDT
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A Colt pre-ban for $500?!
Buy it! Here's mine. [img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=74[/img] |
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Posted: 10/24/2003 6:43:34 PM EDT
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Quoted: A Colt pre-ban for $500?! Buy it! Here's mine. [url]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=74[/url] I was thinking the same thing. That price is a steal just for the rifle, never mind the Aimpoint. Nice rig by the way Coyote [:)] |
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Posted: 10/24/2003 6:43:55 PM EDT
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Yeah, that's it alright :)
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Posted: 10/28/2003 11:51:25 AM EDT
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Can I put a First Samco/Fobus M44 fullsize hanguard on the Colt SP1 AR15 (20") instead of the triangular handguard?
And a CAR15 telescoping stock? |
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Posted: 10/28/2003 1:34:54 PM EDT
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500 bucks for any colt AR in good condition is a great deal. Just buy it. Worry about chaning things later. Like us, you will have a room full of spare parts from different phases and kicks you will go through.
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Posted: 10/28/2003 2:11:32 PM EDT
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Well, I bought it. Now I'm thinking about to "update" the looks a bit.
With a CAR15 telescoping stock and such M44 handguard set if possible. 2 things I can reasonably easy do on my own I think. But is it possible to replace the original triangular handguards with the Fobus M44 large size? |
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Posted: 10/28/2003 4:17:01 PM EDT
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Great deal for a Colt AR15, congrats. The handguards are interchangeable.
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Posted: 10/28/2003 4:42:16 PM EDT
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I'm fairly new here, but isn't that rifle a collectors item that should be kept in original condition?
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Posted: 10/28/2003 4:56:40 PM EDT
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Collectors model? You only live once enjoy it! That's the best part of ARs you can trick them out or leave them plain. Have fun!!!! BobK
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Posted: 10/28/2003 7:17:09 PM EDT
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just make sure that you keep all of the original parts in case you do modify it.
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Posted: 10/28/2003 7:40:14 PM EDT
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If you happen to be insane and decide not to go for this once-in-a-lifetime oppertunity, send my the dealers information PLEASE, and I'll buy it and have him transfer it to my FFL.
I HIGHLY suggest you get it yourself though. But SERIOUSLY, If you don't buy it I want it! Edited to add: I just read that you bought it...Congrats, you're going to have oodles of fun! You bastard! [;)] |
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Posted: 10/31/2003 10:28:29 AM EDT
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Can I replace the handguard and the stock with a CAR15 collapsible buttstock myself or best done by a gunsmith?
And any special tools or wrench necessary? |
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Posted: 10/31/2003 11:10:35 AM EDT
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You can change the stock yourself, the only problem will be getting the rifle length buffer tube off.
Since its probably never been off the rifle before, it'll take some effort and make sure you don't try to twist it the wrong way or you could damage the receiver. The handguard plate behind the front sight needs to be changed to a round one for the M44 handguards to fit. The triangular one won't work with anything but triangle handguards. Hope this helps! |
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Posted: 10/31/2003 11:14:55 AM EDT
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Handguard replacement is simple, but it may take two people. See the ring between the handguards and the receivers? That's what holds the handguards on, and it's under spring tension. Stand the rifle on its butt, and pull down on the ring. Have someone else pull the handguard halves off.
Most replacement handguards will have a top and bottom half instead of the left and right of these old triangle type. Virtually any rifle-length handguards will work with no modification. The only exception I can think of would be the "Sudanese" style AR10 handguards that Armalite made, as those require a round handguard cap. Anyway, you wouldn't use those anyway. [url]www.adreanalinearms.com[/url] sells Cavalry Arms furnature, so if you want to install some A2 handguards, that's the place to go. The stock is slightly more involved, but unless you get a carbine-length upper, I'd leave the stock as-is. You're already starting out with an A1-length stock, which is ideal for most folks, and much better than the longer A2 stock, which fits only large, monkey-armed folks. [:D] -Troy |
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Posted: 10/31/2003 2:08:23 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'm fairly new here, but isn't that rifle a collectors item that should be kept in original condition? Niko, perhaps if the AR was New-In-the-Box it could be a collectors item. This SP1 is clearly used and the SP1 is not really rare. 5sub |
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Posted: 11/2/2003 10:46:29 AM EDT
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[size=4][b]BUY IT ![/b][/size=4]
The SP-1 is a joy to behold. Here's mine [img]http://www.hunt101.com/img/048438.JPG[/img] |
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Posted: 11/8/2003 8:31:07 AM EDT
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I'm thinking of getting me a 16" upper and place it on the SP1 lower and also replacing the butttstock with a collapsible buttstock.
How do I remove the old and install the new collapsible buttstock? Do I need spacers, special tool or something? If possible I would like to switch from time to time between the orginal SP1 20" look and a 16" with collapsible buttstock look :) |
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Posted: 11/8/2003 8:44:00 AM EDT
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Congrats on one cool AR!!------I like the stock look. Just my 2cents
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Posted: 11/8/2003 8:46:12 AM EDT
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Also can we see some pics before any changes?
Thats a nice small part of history. |
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