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Posted: 1/22/2006 8:11:13 AM EDT

After all the recent "retro" threads I have a serious desire to make an XM177 clone.

Is there anyone besides DPMS that makes a slick side upper receiver?

Several make A1 uppers but most have bolt assist. I have located all the other parts for this project and will decide if I will SBR this one or use the slip on flash suppressor with a 16in barrel.

You are terrible evil people, I was happy with the M4gery that I have until now.

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:09:59 AM EDT

[#1]

Just keep an eye out in the Equipment Exchange for a real A1 upper. It will be old, and it will be used, but you will get a good upper at a good deal and it will be to the specs you want.

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:13:57 AM EDT

[#2]

You are terrible evil people, I was happy with the M4gery that I have until now.

Its ok, we have all been infected with this horrible desire to build more AR's !!!!!

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:34:24 AM EDT

[#3]

Here's my attempt to help you out-

Posted: 1/22/2006 9:50:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
After all the recent "retro" threads I have a serious desire to make an XM177 clone.

Is there anyone besides DPMS that makes a slick side upper receiver?

Several make A1 uppers but most have bolt assist. I have located all the other parts for this project and will decide if I will SBR this one or use the slip on flash suppressor with a 16in barrel.

You are terrible evil people, I was happy with the M4gery that I have until now.

Fulton Armory.

Yes, it is a most desirable peice. Go for it!!!!!!

Posted: 1/22/2006 12:37:02 PM EDT

[#5]

You guys are the cause of the hole burning its way through my wallet.

I may use an A1 style upper with the FA and deflector, but otherwise duplicate the XM177e2.
I found some completed uppers with the shorty look and DPMS offers the A1 upper as a No Charge upgrade. Next step is the lower with the fiberite 4 pos telestock, and A1 pistol grip.

mmmm 11.5 in bbl + 5.5 in flash suppressor = legal barrel length???

While not a true clone it will be made in the spirit of the originals.

Posted: 1/22/2006 1:53:44 PM EDT

[#6]

sportsma's guide has what they say is an original m-16 parts kit.No forward assist,etc$499

Posted: 1/22/2006 2:37:40 PM EDT

[#7]

I agree the retro's are beautiful weapons, would love to own one.

Posted: 1/22/2006 2:38:15 PM EDT

[#8]

You should turn on your instant messages. I have a slickside Colt upper receiver with the correct dustcover for the period. It has been refinished in Sandstron 9A, the origonal finish that Colt used.

Posted: 1/22/2006 11:06:49 PM EDT

[#9]

+1 for the ee
just scored one for $70

and the 11.5+5.5 is good to go.

i got the upper used for this build from billbo in the ee.

Posted: 1/22/2006 11:25:35 PM EDT

[#10]

He's Hooked LOL

Posted: 1/23/2006 1:31:53 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
+1 for the ee
just scored one for $70

and the 11.5+5.5 is good to go.

i got the upper used for this build from billbo in the ee.
img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/eklikewhoa/xm177/IMG_0652.jpg

I r e a l l y like that one.

Gene

Posted: 1/23/2006 6:55:41 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Quoted:
+1 for the ee
just scored one for $70

and the 11.5+5.5 is good to go.

i got the upper used for this build from billbo in the ee.
img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/eklikewhoa/xm177/IMG_0652.jpg

I r e a l l y like that one.

Gene

thank you

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