Retro AR-15 general
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I'm planning on making my first AR-15 build a retro build. Any reccomendations on parts kits or places to get parts(Was already looking at Nodak Spud)? I'm also going to a local gun show this Sunday and will be looking at parts there. I don't care 100% about historical accuracy but I am aiming to specifically have
>Fixed A1 carry handle
>A1 handguards
>A1 stock
Anything else can really be anything. Any advice?
>>30553751
http://whatacountry.com/colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx
I got my parts hit from these guys, added a basic Anderson stripped lower and bought a 20" 1:9 pencil barrel off of another /k/ tripfag.
>>30553790
Recently tossed on a Chinese optic, which I haven't had the opportunity to test yet so we'll have to wait and see if it holds up. Rifle itself is quite excellent.
I got my whole furniture set from us core replicas for about 90 bucks, a1 upper from brownells
>>30553809
>>30553790
Did you have to install the front sights yourself? If so is that easy or does it require precision
![WP_20160404_006[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/g3dBW1D.jpg "WP_20160404_006[1].jpg")
>>30553809
>Recently tossed on a Chinese optic
That's pretty gross.
>>30553751
>>30553751
>Any reccomendations
build a time machine. failing that, learn how to print money like osama does.
>>30553839
Yeah, the front sight was a bit beyond be mince the pin holes had to be re-drilled. I gave the LGS a pile of stripper clips, a 30-rd SKS duckbill mag, and ten bucks in exchange for taking care of this and seating the barrel properly (I didn't have adequate tools or workbench at home).
>>30553751
https://www.amherst-depot.com/
Gunbroker
Brownells
>>30553846
Yeah it's not great, I plan on getting a nicer one later on and hanging on to this one as a backup. Hell, it was $80 and has a warrantly.
![WP_20160525_007[7].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/BxufruP.jpg "WP_20160525_007[7].jpg")
>>30553839
Get this, and you won't have to worry about that.
http://shop.ar15sport.ihoststores.com/productinfo_v3.aspx?productid=BARREL-20LWT12
>>30553925
>http://shop.ar15sport.ihoststores.com/productinfo_v3.aspx?productid=BARREL-20LWT12
>1:12 twist
Ehhhmmmm
It can work but it limits you a bit. Mine's 1:9, which I thought was a good idea for heavier bullets, but I end up shooting 55gr m193 practically all the time anyhow, so... whatever floats your boat I guess, but having more options isn't a bad thing.
![WP_20160604_008[4].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/kpR4m80.jpg "WP_20160604_008[4].jpg")
>>30553951
I don't think you're going to be doing much with a retro build that would warrant 62+ grain rounds. Honestly, if you're going to do it, do it right.
>>30553990
ok
To be fair I was never aiming for more than "close enough", just like OP.
The primary rule here I guess is "do what you want and if it works for you, great!"
Where can I find Midlength triangular Handguards?
Just made mine, it's a C7 with A1 furniture. Love it, taking it home soon.
>>30554081
I saw you post that in another thread and forgot to comment. Looks great.
>>30554039
I know they exist somewhere, and I almost have an urge to make a .45acp carbine with some. I don't even know why I am drawn to going .45 over 9mm since I have nothing else in that caliber - it just inexplicably feels right somehow.
>>30553951
>>30553990
Don't forget, with 1:12 twist you can put in high grain rounds and cause some extreme keyholing
>>30554039
I've looked around before but I'm not sure any have ever been produced, your only bet might be to custom shorten rifle length ones
>>30554081
Where'd you get the upper reciever?
Anyone have one of the brownells retro uppers? Are they decent quality?
>>30554114
Thanks man, it's my first AR! Trigger will be here sometime in October.
>>30554182
MilSurpDude sold it to me but you can find stray C7's floating around. If you call Windham they usually have oddball shit like that on the DL.
>>30554081
About time that thing started coming together.
>>30554199
Provided they don't completely cock it up, it's pretty nice.
>>30553751
Finally a GOOD /arg/
>>30554433
I've been hiding the expenses from my girlfriend by keeping it at work and dropping a little bit of money at a time. I mean, shit, the build cost me over $1300 so patience was key. It's also easy to do when you work at a gun shop and can just layaway all the parts.
Fostech Echo is ordered and there's a big ass waiting list. 6 month lead times from date of order.
>>30554488
>he build cost me over $1300
Fucking how
Is Nodak the only company that makes an A1 80% Lower? I dont really like the idea of spending 150 bucks on it when every other 80% is like 30 bucks
>>30554433
I still cant believe they shipped out a upper like that.
To the op, i got my furniture from fleabay, receivers from Nodak and the rest from ar15sport. I have the 1/12 barrel, long story short I bought the 1/9 nitrade barrel they use to sell and the ext came off so they replaced it with the 1/12 free
>>30554520
>Fostech Echo $470
>Both Receivers $170
>Windham Barrel $215
>Period Furniture $105
The trigger is really what did it though.
>>30553751
honestly, the true blue retro ar the one with the top charging...are sexy as fuck to me.
>>30553809
>>30553846
>>30553894
Does anybody make a reasinable facsimile of the old Colt 3x scope that isn't trash?
>>30554199
You tell me
Sarco has some original colt parts kits if interested.
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/originalcoltgim16a1partskit-1.aspx
>>30554939
It's out of stock, however. Though I can probably backorder it.
>>30553751
Topeka Expo Center gun show?
![WP_20160604_015[3].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/wY33h3m.jpg "WP_20160604_015[3].jpg")
>>30554564
Brownells can suck a raging cock honestly.
>>30554621
Fair enough.
>>30554660
Just buy an actual one for $350 you pleb.
>>30554687
>that chattering near the rear
There is no way they aren't getting NDS' fuckups.
I have copypastas (written by MilsurpDude) from a different thread about an anon building a clone if anyone's interested.
>>30553790
>>30553925
>>30553990
>>30554081
>>30554564
>Build vietnam m16A1 clone
>use later model A2 flash hider
what are you doing?
(yes later model A1s for the A2 flash hider but it doesn't fit with ur build)
>>30556486
I also have a full-fence lower. It fits with a post-'67 GI issue... the one thing on my build aside from the optic that is "obejctively wrong" would be the ChiCom AK sling, but it matches my chest rig.
>>30555846
I'm interested
>>30556486
I >>30554081 actually built a C7 clone, which for all intents and purposes is an M16A2 with A1 sights, I just mix-matched the furniture because I like the vibe it gives.
So if we're being picky, the better question is why is there A1 furniture on your 1980's C7 clone?
>>30554621
I too bought a fostech, and have about $1300 in the build.... if only my surplus upper easing fucking cracked I'd have been much better off.
> Using a faxon gunner 20in rifle barrel 1x8
> Nds upper back ordered until next month
> Echo will probably arrive at the same time
>>30556486
Nigger what?
>>30555670
>>There is no way they aren't getting NDS' fuckups.
They all have the "B" for Blem in the rear.
