My A2 something something replica maybe

5/9/2024 3:11:54 AM

Started off wanting to build a 6902, and then.. well idk.I like it though. Waiting for the stamp so I can chop it down to&n...

Dissipator zero and RIBZ with Fixed CH

5/6/2024 7:06:51 PM

Ok, so I'm looking at building myself a fixed A2 carry handle dissipator and am not entirely sure how to sight it with RIBZ.

Anybody have a source for a2 butt stocks and grips

5/3/2024 4:45:54 PM

They really dried up. Can't find them anywhere

Teardrop FA on an A2 Upper

5/1/2024 3:41:06 AM

Was this ever a valid configuration?

What would you do with these

4/28/2024 5:13:03 PM

Next week Im picking up two new Bushmasters, Both never fired. The one is a 16" HBAR A2 from Windham made in 2005 and the ...

Colt 723 and 727 XM4 tribute builds

4/27/2024 11:13:56 PM

Here's my two recent projects, now that I'm close to done with my Canadian C7/C8 projects...enjoy!First is a 723 build, all Colt, ...

Colt Mueller Brass uppers

4/12/2024 2:18:57 PM

What timeframe did Mueller Brass forge A2 uppers for Colt?CMBMy best detective work leads me to believe it was from 1993 t...

20 inch raw barrel supply

4/12/2024 1:56:00 AM

Working on a project and need 6-8 20 inch barrels prefer HBAR. any help appreciated with a lead - not worried about twist just ...

Canadian Forces C7 C8 Series Reference Thread PLEASE TACK THIS MODS

4/5/2024 1:10:26 AM

While there have been a number of threads on Canada's interesting AR15 variants, they have all been relegated to the archives and most&nb...

USGI Aimpoint Eotech Gooseneck Mounts Question

4/5/2024 12:21:12 AM

So, I've seen some goosenecks that would appear to be more 'retro' within the confines of GWOT builds because they have a hole in&nb...

Before I split this apart is it original

4/3/2024 12:48:05 AM

I bought this rifle as a donor to build my daughter a retro carbine. But after pulling it down to inspect, I think it might&nbs...

1996 Colt 6520 the perfect rifle

3/29/2024 10:47:51 PM

I recently took a gamble on a police trade in Colt 6520. When I bought it, it came out of a large lot of 6520's in va...

For those who complain

3/28/2024 6:59:10 AM

Look at what I found. A photo from National Archives. A Colt A2 with pretty bad upper / lower tolerance at the back end similar...

My latest purchase all plugged in

3/27/2024 5:29:06 PM

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Wow Brand New 6520

3/26/2024 6:20:53 PM

I was visiting a local(-ish) LGS this morning (great new-to-me LGS find, Clay Shooters Supply). They have an unfired, new 6520 in their&n...

Colt 6520 Front Sight Post

3/26/2024 3:08:15 PM

I recently bought a 6520 AR15-A2 Gov't Carbine and need to replace the front sight post. The previous owner had tried to turn it&nbs...

ID This Barrel

3/18/2024 6:31:08 PM

I�ve looked all over this thing and all that I can find is this. It had a FSB on it but doesn�t currently. My best guess&n...

A2 vs M4 rear sight assembly on 11 5 barrel

3/15/2024 1:15:33 PM

So I have an 11.5" "Sorta 733 build" with a fixed A2 carry handle, carbine gas system, non-F marked front sight base, with 0-800m&nb...

Colt R6530 Variations

3/13/2024 11:27:04 AM

The look and style of 16" carbines with a fixed stock always turned me off when I first got into AR15s. This was during t...

Light mount for a Gary Gordon BHD Blood Diamond clone

3/10/2024 3:04:11 PM

Recently I�ve had more time/funds to build ARs after having to take a break for awhile due to life (kids, mortgage, work).Had tra...

A2 Gas Block Install how proud taper pins before hammering

3/10/2024 3:34:34 AM

Guys,Looking for opinions on taper pin installation, #31 drill bit, 2/0 taper reamer. 3/4" long taper pins.When do you stop&...

XM4ish build and F height FSB

3/9/2024 9:51:15 PM

I recently had a hankering to build an XM4/727 inspired carbine. I'm not a cloner and just wanted the general aesthetics. I've always&nbs...

Curare s M16A2 Carbine Model 723 Build

3/8/2024 6:27:32 PM

Finished 723:This Colt M16A2 ad from 1987 in Black Rifle II really...

Canadian c7 c7a1 clone question

3/8/2024 4:03:10 PM

I'm going to try a Canadian clone build. Can someone tell me the difference between the c7 and c7a1? Thanks.

Help me with this build

3/6/2024 3:30:00 AM

Can't decide on A1 or A2 upper. I'd prefer A2 but a sloppy rear sight aperture gives me the shits.Prefer a CL 10.3 barrel&nb...

Questions about build

3/1/2024 5:10:04 PM

So, recently Right to bear had A2 upper kits for $150. I figured i'd snag one and put it to use at some point. Then I ...

HandR M16A2 Gray Retro Build Need Correct A2 Stock

2/29/2024 1:32:00 AM

Looking forward to building a H&R M16A2 gray retro build. I have the M16A2 H&R gray stripped lower on the way from PSA. I am&nb...

Opinions on the PSA Harrington and Richardson rifles

2/28/2024 6:45:58 AM

I was looking about selling my M1A and replacing it with one of their retro rifles, either an XM177E2 or a grey M16A2.I was&...

Barrel Extensions

2/21/2024 1:22:17 AM

When did everybody switch to M4 barrel extensions? I can't find any A2 barrels with a standard extension anymore? Surely somebody ...

Installing a Virgin Front Sight Base on a Virgin Barrel

2/19/2024 6:54:57 PM

When you install a M16A1 never drilled front sight base on a new barrel how do you locate where to drill the holes for the ...

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