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Posted: 9/10/2010 12:27:24 AM EDT

But it appears the m16 parts kits have dried up in the last few years

I dont even know whats available anymore. Used to be actual colt m16 parts kits with chromed colt barrels. Just add receiver and lower kit and youre done. Doesnt appear to be the case anymore

I think I was originally wanting t go the route of an early xm16e1 with a duck bill flash hider. I just like that flash hider and the retro furniture is cool

Posted: 9/10/2010 4:10:50 AM EDT

[#1]

Sarco has kits available, not sure if gunthings still has any. they don't contain the original barrels, but the profile of the replacements are correct. Not chrome lined either.

Posted: 9/10/2010 4:50:31 AM EDT

[#2]

Why build, just buy. Blain's Guns in Allen Kentucky has a 1970 ish AR sitting on the rack for sale. Triangle forearm....A1 sights, etc. $800.00 I think....maybe a little more...? Looks like it came from a movie....or has been sitting in someone's safe a long time. May even be a Colt.
Call them and see if it is still there. Was a week ago.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:30:52 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Why build, just buy. Blain's Guns in Allen Kentucky has a 1970 ish AR sitting on the rack for sale. Triangle forearm....A1 sights, etc. $800.00 I think....maybe a little more...? Looks like it came from a movie....or has been sitting in someone's safe a long time. May even be a Colt.
Call them and see if it is still there. Was a week ago.

There's really no fun in buying a complete retro rifle. I had a blast finding the parts for my first one, and I'm having even more fun finding the parts for my second. Also, you may be able to come out cheaper by building.

Oh, yeah, be sure to post them pictures when you're done!

Posted: 9/10/2010 10:28:31 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Sarco has kits available, not sure if gunthings still has any. they don't contain the original barrels, but the profile of the replacements are correct. Not chrome lined either.

Yeah I think thats the one that was selling the parts kits I mentioned before. I thought they ran out? Unless they got some more
They did offer the complete colt upper with barrel at one time though

Posted: 9/10/2010 4:44:13 PM EDT

[#5]

http://www.gunthings.com/ has like new A1 kits that come with the barrel parked and the FSB pinned on for $599. The other kits come with a barrel in the white and you have to pin the FSB on for not much less than gunthings and Brad is a 1st class guy.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:28:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Apex still has the kits as well.

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/49/products_id/1483

Posted: 9/10/2010 11:21:14 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
http://www.gunthings.com/ has like new A1 kits that come with the barrel parked and the FSB pinned on for $599. The other kits come with a barrel in the white and you have to pin the FSB on for not much less than gunthings and Brad is a 1st class guy.

AAA+++ this!

Posted: 9/11/2010 12:14:18 AM EDT

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Quoted:
http://www.gunthings.com/ has like new A1 kits that come with the barrel parked and the FSB pinned on for $599. The other kits come with a barrel in the white and you have to pin the FSB on for not much less than gunthings and Brad is a 1st class guy.

That does look like a good deal for having the barrel pined and finished and is the only one I saw with a colt mag. And only for $100 more to

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