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I am starting an XM177e2 clone build. Please chime in with any pictures of your old school M16 clone builds.
I know, I know...... Colt now has an Xm177e2 clone they have branded with their name for $2400. Troy and Brownells now make one for around $1200 also.
I am doing this for the satisfaction and challenge of doing most of it myself. It is being done on a form 1 as an SBR. I have other SBR's I have done on a form 1 and it is an added cost but I really enjoy seeing them in their originally intended barrel length.
I started my build with a $46 dollar 80% lower in the white. It was an A2 reinforced lower I reprofiled into an A1 lower. I used my milling machine, files and sandpaper to get it to where I wanted.
The upper is a Nodak Spud I bought at Brownells as a blem on clearance for $90.
The barrel I will use is an 11.5 inch 1/12 twist, which is on sale for $209 at Brownells, certain times of the year. It is listed as an A1 barrel on their site. It is the proper profile and .625 diameter under the sight tower. There are a few changes to make it 100% like a Vietnam era E2 barrel, which is what I'm going for. I will remove the bayonet lug, take the rivet out of the front sling swivel and replace it with a roll pin. Also the front of the barrel has a slight flare before the barrel threads. Originals were straight so it will need to be turned in a lathe to make it straight.
I plan to have the lower engraved with the period colt logo and info and then I will have it anodized Colt XM Grey.
I just found an original pair of period Colt handguards, paid more than I would have liked but I wanted them for their shiny martial appearance.
Lots of research and details about these models.
I found a 2 position receiver extension from Brownells for $22. I am looking for an aluminum Colt style stock now.
I still need lots of small parts and.....more money.
The Gray finish you see on it is temporary. I sprayed the upper and lower with dark gray automotive primer. I couldn't wait to see what it would look like.
Ok now show me your projects! They don't have to be purist originals either, I love them all.
I know, I know...... Colt now has an Xm177e2 clone they have branded with their name for $2400. Troy and Brownells now make one for around $1200 also.
I am doing this for the satisfaction and challenge of doing most of it myself. It is being done on a form 1 as an SBR. I have other SBR's I have done on a form 1 and it is an added cost but I really enjoy seeing them in their originally intended barrel length.
I started my build with a $46 dollar 80% lower in the white. It was an A2 reinforced lower I reprofiled into an A1 lower. I used my milling machine, files and sandpaper to get it to where I wanted.
The upper is a Nodak Spud I bought at Brownells as a blem on clearance for $90.
The barrel I will use is an 11.5 inch 1/12 twist, which is on sale for $209 at Brownells, certain times of the year. It is listed as an A1 barrel on their site. It is the proper profile and .625 diameter under the sight tower. There are a few changes to make it 100% like a Vietnam era E2 barrel, which is what I'm going for. I will remove the bayonet lug, take the rivet out of the front sling swivel and replace it with a roll pin. Also the front of the barrel has a slight flare before the barrel threads. Originals were straight so it will need to be turned in a lathe to make it straight.
I plan to have the lower engraved with the period colt logo and info and then I will have it anodized Colt XM Grey.
I just found an original pair of period Colt handguards, paid more than I would have liked but I wanted them for their shiny martial appearance.
Lots of research and details about these models.
I found a 2 position receiver extension from Brownells for $22. I am looking for an aluminum Colt style stock now.
I still need lots of small parts and.....more money.
The Gray finish you see on it is temporary. I sprayed the upper and lower with dark gray automotive primer. I couldn't wait to see what it would look like.
Ok now show me your projects! They don't have to be purist originals either, I love them all.
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