OK, so here's a few pics of the 601 lower.
The color isn't a perfect match tomy old 601 upper but then again, we are talking about a new production lower and an upper that is older than me!
And of course the pic of the other side.
And of course what it look like overall with the new lower in place.
Looks a lot better than the old A2 lower I had one it.
A LOT better actually!
Then of course there is the A1 I was working on. Again, the color isn't quite the same but I've never seen a matching upper and lower on any military M-16 so really, that gives it that added touch of retro realism.
The right side of the lower
The flip side
And in full length. I guess with this model I went with a early Regan era Marine style M-16 with the 30 round magazines as well as the USMC issue black Garand-style sling we always had on our A2s rather than the silent sling I've seen issued with the Air Force rifles.