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Retro barrel source

5/19/2024 9:41:41 PM

I've been looking for a couple of A1/A2 style barrels for some builds. 10.5'' and 14.5''. Is there a source. I check...

HandR Car style pistol brace

5/19/2024 9:32:40 PM

When?@mike_ndsI will swap every brace I have for one.

Was told today that the PSA HandR LMG upper is going to happen ETA fake news

5/18/2024 3:47:19 AM

At least that's what one of the PSA guys in Dallas told me today.ETA:Evidently I was told wrong-fake news according to the&nbs...

PSA A1 trap door stock question

5/16/2024 11:46:16 PM

Anyone got a new PSA with the A1 trapdoor stock? Says it is foam filled and solid. Opinions?

The pitfalls of being a retro geek

5/16/2024 6:21:08 PM

HandR carbine upper questions

5/16/2024 6:07:55 AM

Does anyone know what the GP sizes are on these barrels? What manufacturer their are using for their BCGs? And what kind of accuracy...

LaFrance M16K build flash hider options

5/15/2024 10:04:23 PM

I've been trying to find a definitive photo to help me answer this question as the title would suggest, but it would appear after&nb...

What s Wrong With this Picture

5/15/2024 5:59:30 PM

Don't know if this has be discussed on here or not but.. This Picture is off Retro Black Rifle website. "Military Carbines", USAF Ca...

XM177E1 Model 609 with full fence lower again

5/15/2024 9:35:07 AM

We have discussed before that some XM177E1 came with a full fence lower although most had the partial fence lower. I knew a LIFE&nbs...

Armalite s Prototype AR15 FCGs Hammer Dahn

5/15/2024 3:29:12 AM

Calling @AmericanSheepDog on this oneI've wanted to add a much needed 'final touch' on my Proto build, and in doing that is a&nbs...

Where can I find a Brownell s BRN PROTO rifle in 5 56

5/15/2024 3:17:44 AM

Looking for this one:Used is okay... I know Brownell's stopped mak...

Source for XM16E1 furniture

5/14/2024 10:38:14 PM

What�s your go to for real XM16E1 handguards and stocks? What�s a good price these days?Thanks.

A1 Luth Ar upper from Skid Tactical my experience

5/14/2024 10:07:52 PM

Purchased a Luth AR A1 upper from Skid Tactical for a clone build. The unit was defective ( no fault of Skid Tactical). The for...

M16A1 opinions on this

5/14/2024 1:21:21 AM

Real, fake, oddball, what say you�https://postimg.cc/B8YNZSf3https://postimg.cc/QBx0rBPShttps://postimg.cc/18KJT0Wf

Split Washer size

5/13/2024 4:33:43 PM

Okay, finding the correct split washer is giving me a headache. The ones I had were too thick (may have been Luth AR?) I ordere...

Identify this Colt CAR 15 Stock

5/12/2024 4:58:02 PM

I kind of scored lucky with a purchase of a box of Nam-era M16 parts. It had some cotton olive web slings, 20-rd Colt magazines...

Dimpled mag catch legit

5/12/2024 2:36:56 AM

I dont remember where I got it. What�s the opinion on this one?

Some help with a GAU 5 A build

5/9/2024 6:11:45 AM

So I am getting all the information I need for this build but some things I am either having a hard time finding or I'm no...

A few liberties taken

5/9/2024 3:27:36 AM

Put this one together today. Brownell's 11.5", 1/12" CL'd barrel that I pinned and welded a TNTE 5.5" moderator/FH onto. The upper is&nbs...

Trying to decide which furniture set to use for 601 painting

5/8/2024 9:00:00 PM

I've seen the various threads here on 601 clones and acquired the proper Moeller Green Zinc Phosphate spray paint for the furniture. &nbs...

Brownells a1 uppers

5/8/2024 6:30:28 PM

Has anyone gotten one lately? The last one I got about 6 months ago, the black finish was really rough feeling, not at all&nbs...

Black Dyed Garand slings

5/8/2024 3:01:20 PM

Years ago, 80's, I picked several cotton Garand slings. One was dyed black so I tossed it in the drawer and forgot about it.&n...

DIY Dimpled Selector

5/8/2024 3:25:54 AM

Has anyone done it?It's 2 holes, one either side, should be simple, right? As long as you don't have the DTs while doing it?...

Olive Drab Spray Paint Source

5/7/2024 3:13:12 PM

I forgot who sent me this info on this paint, I think it was my buddy who built my 601???Anyway, he thinks this is a&nb...

Colt M16A1 with E Stock in Vietnam

5/6/2024 11:21:57 AM

Hello everybody !If not mistaken, the Type E Stock has started to be manufactured in 1971. Do you know for sure if issued...

My 601

5/6/2024 1:05:59 AM

There are many 601's like it (probably more accurate than mine) but this one is mine.H&R 601 lowerLUTH AR Slickside upper Moly...

601 Sling

5/5/2024 4:53:25 PM

Okay, I've been trying to research 601 slings. So if what I'm seeing in old threads