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Nice work, Ekie!
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cool man
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GREAT JOB!!!
This should be made a sticky, nice photos too. |
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Woods rider: I like trees....not like that.
IL, USA
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Good info.
I didn't know there were that many differences. Thanks for your hard work. WIZZO |
...And to Prime Minister McDonald...... release her pronto, or we'll level Toronto...(Canadian Bacon)
Some pies have turkey necks......tequilabob |
What about the straight vs. sloping Delta rings?
Just kidding . Great job and very informative . Justin |
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You guys think Ekie knows his Ar variations, your right!! You should see his Ak variations pics!!!
Nice job as always Ekie!!! Have you ever thought about reference book dude?? I mean the Black Rifle I and II are good, but you could seriously publish another book on the Ar and I`d be first in line to buy one!!! |
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Thanks guys, tossed that together real quick with pics I had on hand. Keep in mind this is just Edition I.
Sure, will cover that, have about 100 more parts to do, all in due time.
Eventually the M16 guide will look like the AK-74 guide (edition XV is done, waiting on Tantal to get it on-line), and it took many years to get it where it is now: tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/variants.html It cost plenty to gather all the parts to make these guides, and a book would be that much more. Obviously I don't think I could afford to publish or I would already be in print. It is more important to me that the info is available then that I be published. |
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I just tooka look at that link; a book is definately in order my friend. |
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Good Job!!!!
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Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to post this!
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It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.
Voltaire (1694 - 1778) |
Thanks for the history lesson. I grew up knowing that if you didnt learn anything then it wasnt a good day.
Its been a good day. |
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Ekie, wonderful contribution to our knowledge base. Do you have any idea why they replaced the solid retainer with the type used now?
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Just updated, got those handguard retaining rings in there, and we are a long way off from any talk about a book. Maybe be quite awhile before I can do a photo shoot and get more stuff posted.........
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Best bet would be that the old part was expensive to make. |
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Your kids don't keep you busy enough! LOL!!!
Nice work Mike! |
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They are out of town going to Grandma's VBS, so there you go. |
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Great stuff, Ekie.
The information you have provided here on AR15.com over time has proven a terrific technical, and historical reference. This M16 variation guide is a perfect example. Thanks for sharing! |
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The trick is to keep breathing...
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When can we expect the same for the history of the Colt carbine models?
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Very informative, thank you.
MN |
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The vast majority of those pictures were taken for other purposes, so it was not big deal just tossing that together real quick. The next update is going to require alot more work on my part.
Sorry, no plans for a Carbine guide, can't afford too. Will probably do a M4/A1 variation guide though. |
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great stuff Ekie. Is there a way you can post the links to your different AR15 pictures threads ? thanks.
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The M16A1, and A2 clone threads are now in the archive, but these clone threads are still available: AR-15 clone: ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=238213 M4gery: ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=231110 M4A1 clone: ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=229465 M16A4gery ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=234528 |
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Well done, sir. Thanks for collecting all this info in one place.
(Please note that the earliest ejection-port doors had a threaded bushing holding in that itty bitty ball retaining detent on the inside; beginning about with the M16A1 it was replaced with a crimp. A minor detail-- but they're the most fun! ) I'm really looking forward to Volume Two. With the upsurge of interest in the early rifles, this will become a tremendous resource. (Don't forget to check with morrie419 to see what he's learned about the Defense Acceptance stamps-- ) |
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Sic Semper Tannerite!
Just because it stopped smoking doesn't mean you can pick it up. --FotBR Brother Containment Breach of Rationality |
than you very much sir !
"right click, save as" :) |
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I could shoot pics with the doors open too?
Edition II will be much better. That reminds me, I got the small front stamp, but need to get with him on getting the large side stamp. |
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great post ekie! very usefull.
what about lower receivers (slab side,..)? |
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No problem.
Think that will be Edition III, once I get my retro lowers from ASA. |
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Very nice, Ekie! Thanks for pulling all of this neat info together.
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My pleasure. Man, I got to work on that bolt/carrier stuff, that is real convoluted. |
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Awesome job, Ekie. Definitely looking forward to more of your guides....
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Very awsome thread, Ekie! I am looking for parts to build an M16A1 clone and this will definatly come in handy.
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Excellent.
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My right to keep and bear weapons of mass destruction shall not be infringed!
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great info, very professional and and beautiful pictures. i've got all the books but your are much clearer and without confusion. keep up the good work.
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Many thanks. You have to admit that the bolt/carrier stuff is pretty messed up, needs allot of work. If you can make sense of it, then you must already know what it is about? |
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outstanding, put it in a book, make a mint.
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Moderation is for monks. RAH
It's a thankless job, luckily I have karma to burn. HEY YOU WASHINGTONIANS! Come to YOUR hometown forum http://ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=8&f=15 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/AR15-L/join |
It could happen. |
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EKie,
GREAT POST! |
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Shoot Straight
and visit www.MD-AR15.com |
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Yeah, it's gonna hurt like that until ya pass out. Shouldn't be much longer, though.
Run fast, shoot straight, and don't take candy from strangers. When all else fails, paranoia will keep you alive. |
Thank you for your hard work Ekie! I sincerely appreciate the history lesson
With your permission could I please save the pics and text for my own (personal) enjoyment? I would love to have the timeline saved for future reference. Thanks in advance. CJan |
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My wife wants me to buy her a Bushmaster Lady <img src=/images/smilies/icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> What's next, stigmata?
mongo<IMG SRC=/images/smilies/anim_fart.gif border=0 align=middle>Colt Cult |
Yeah that is the idea, have at it. |
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Thank you Sir.
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My wife wants me to buy her a Bushmaster Lady <img src=/images/smilies/icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> What's next, stigmata?
mongo<IMG SRC=/images/smilies/anim_fart.gif border=0 align=middle>Colt Cult |
Wow. Great effort.
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This post edited for typos and grammatical errors.
Thinking twice and posting once.<img src=/images/smilies/anim_rolleyes.gif border=0 align=middle> Ya, I can make that. As always, YMMV. |
I do that stuff to relax, hehe. |
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someone doesn't have enough guns.
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Probably not, if I had more then there would also be a Colt's Carbine guide. |
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Executive Director, Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
NC, USA
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"God created man, but Sam Colt made them equal." - Unknown
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Yeah, brother! + 1 |
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"Out here, due process is a bullet."
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Ha, don't hold your breath on that one, am about tapped out as it is. |
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Hey guys, I am needing some lower parts to add to the guide. Things like M16A2 disconnectors, 601 front pivot pin (yeah, right), mag catches, mag release buttons, etc.
In addition am also looking for early Colt's slings, and Colt's late 60's barrels with markings other then the ones shown. |
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Colt probably has staplers or carpet stains in their building that have been there far longer than RRA has been in business. new-arguy, 2005
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