Retro M16/AR 15 build Chart

[Gator Monroe]

I have a handful of these done and have 2 in progress ... The Old School AR/M16 Builds are great ...

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[Heyjoe]

Just completed my first retro inspired build. Nothing beats a carry handle as far as aesthetics are concerned.

 

[CountryGent]

Out of curiosity, does anyone make an upper that resembles the 9mm SMG Model RO635? I have an SBR that such a addition, particularly with a silencer in place, would be pretty fun.

 

[Gator Monroe]

1966 Colt XM16E1 1972 Colt/Kaiser M16A1 (603) 1975 Colt/Harvey M16A1 and M16A2 HB and the A2 commando

 

[Ura-Ki]

Missing a few, Colt 607, C.A.R 16 Commando, SOCOM 16!

Just finished my 607 and a XM-177E
Still need to do a GAU-15 and a true SP-01

 

[Kruel J]

Built an XM-177 clone a while back. Sold it. Kinda regret it actually.

 

[Heyjoe]

Out of curiosity, does anyone make an upper that resembles the 9mm SMG Model RO635? I have an SBR that such a addition, particularly with a silencer in place, would be pretty fun.

A shop called top notch top ends shows one but if you take the time to check their reviews it sounds like they've got some pretty shady business practices.

If you're looking to buy one, I'd suggest building it from parts.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Out of curiosity, does anyone make an upper that resembles the 9mm SMG Model RO635? I have an SBR that such a addition, particularly with a silencer in place, would be pretty fun.

Might check Nodak Spud and Brownells, they used to have them from time to time!
Last time I was looking for a project, Nodak had a AR-180 kit that takes modern AR-15 mags and barrels with faster twists, yea, they got me! Still havnt gotten around to building it yet! always had a soft spot for the AR-180!

 

[Certaindeaf]

https://www.brownells.com/retroar15

 

[Gator Monroe]

Colt M16A2 clone ( With USGI Parts ) I call this my Area 51 Security Rifle build

 

[Gator Monroe]

1960s Colt SP1/604 Dedicated 22 build

 

[Gator Monroe]

Starting point of an M4gery / M16A2 Carbine Dedicated 22 build ...

 

[Gator Monroe]

JSE Surplus has A2 Complete uppers for 140.00$ (Stripped 85.00$) and A1 and "Slickside" built & stripped uppers too ...

 

[Heyjoe]

@Gator Monroe where do you obtain your slings from?

Thanks in advance!

 

[titsonritz]

I want an M231.

 

[Gator Monroe]

The Retro M14/M16 Nylon "Seat Belt" slings came from a Military Surplus Shop and also Gun Shows , you can find examples in the Equipment Exchange at AR15.com and in the Retro M16/AR15 section there there are threads with links to Web Vendors selling them too ...

 

[Gator Monroe]

Another AR15A2 in Dedicated 22LR

 

[Gator Monroe]

Heyjoe I would reverse engineer that build ( put a retro CAR stock on it and some 6 hole CAR handguards ...

 

[Stomper]

Anyone notice all the weapons in the illustration in the OP have A2 pistolgrips, and it dates the M16A2/M203 @1968 (unless that referenced the 203), and the M16A2 Commando has an A1 rear sight with shell deflector?

 

[Diamondback]

Impressive would be having a GL/SSC... 12.5" M4 variant, only two dozen of its rails made for civilians connected to Daniel Defense and 100 for SOCOM. There is scuttlebutt that more were built using midlength KAC URX II's...

I just wish I could get a correct set of Diemaco Green furniture to set aside for the girlfriend's C8.