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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Colts parts kit on newhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5617_jpeg-3216464.JPG H&R M16 lowerhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5616_jpeg-3216467.JPG View Quote Looks great! I got mine in yesterday, and replaced the full fence A1 lower receiver on my 604 clone. No pictures yet. Color-wise, if you and I traded receivers, we'd both have better matches to our uppers. My lower's a bit dark, but within normal variation for gray anodizing, and very close to the Colt charging handle I used. The receiver mismatch doesn't bother me. I'm thinking about switching my birdcage to a 3-prong, haven't decided yet. Nice artwork, btw. |
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Thanks ,still haven’t decided about changing the flash hider and safety to a 601 style for the early m16 style but did change out my buttstock for one I had in the back parts bin Attached File
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Colts parts kit on newhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5617_jpeg-3216464.JPG H&R M16 lowerhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5616_jpeg-3216467.JPG View Quote I need a room like that |
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Colts parts kit on newhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5617_jpeg-3216464.JPG H&R M16 lowerhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5616_jpeg-3216467.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Thanks ,still haven’t decided about changing the flash hider and safety to a 601 style for the early m16 style but did change out my buttstock for one I had in the back parts binhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5621_jpeg-3216563.JPG View Quote This is my first partial fence lower, what roll pin did you use for the "extra" hole in the rear? Assuming you installed one. |
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Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: This is my first partial fence lower, what roll pin did you use for the "extra" hole in the rear? Assuming you installed one. https://i.postimg.cc/59sk1T5P/IMG-3611.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: Originally Posted By Rlett4: Thanks ,still haven’t decided about changing the flash hider and safety to a 601 style for the early m16 style but did change out my buttstock for one I had in the back parts binhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5621_jpeg-3216563.JPG This is my first partial fence lower, what roll pin did you use for the "extra" hole in the rear? Assuming you installed one. https://i.postimg.cc/59sk1T5P/IMG-3611.jpg Didn’t have the right size roll pin and haven’t found the thread yet that talked about the correct size ,Your rifle looks great btw..After much searching it is said to be 3/32 x7/8 according to the one post I could find |
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Why did you not have him remove the tick mark?
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I received my XM16E1 1/12. The rear sight is so far over to the right that there is only about two inches of mechanical windage available at 100 yards. Is this within spec? It appears the front sight is canted.
I'm pretty disappointed given that it's an upper that costs almost $1000 delivered. |
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I finally took my M16A1 upper out today. I loved it, despite some issues that were traced to the lower being crap (a KP15 from when they were blowing them out cheap) and not presenting the magazine high enough to feed reliably. And one single keyhole, but I'm guessing that was ammo since it only happened once out of over 50 rounds. The upper functioned great aside from the lower-induced feeding issues. The sights were pretty close, enough to be on paper already when I went to zero it. The A1 birdcage certainly kicks up a lot more dust when shooting prone than the A2 does, but I guess that's why they changed it.
Overall I'm pretty happy with it. Now I just need the complete M16A1-marked lowers to go on sale so I can complete it with a proper lower. |
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Originally Posted By PeterPangenderPhD: I received my XM16E1 1/12. The rear sight is so far over to the right that there is only about two inches of mechanical windage available at 100 yards. Is this within spec? It appears the front sight is canted. I'm pretty disappointed given that it's an upper that costs almost $1000 delivered. View Quote We zero every upper and rifle with M193 spec ammo. They don’t go out the door unless the rear sight is reasonable centered. Different ammo can have a different POI. If you want to have it brought in and checked we will send you a return shipping label. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: We zero every upper and rifle with M193 spec ammo. They don’t go out the door unless the rear sight is reasonable centered. Different ammo can have a different POI. If you want to have it brought in and checked we will send you a return shipping label. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mike_nds: Originally Posted By PeterPangenderPhD: I received my XM16E1 1/12. The rear sight is so far over to the right that there is only about two inches of mechanical windage available at 100 yards. Is this within spec? It appears the front sight is canted. I'm pretty disappointed given that it's an upper that costs almost $1000 delivered. We zero every upper and rifle with M193 spec ammo. They don’t go out the door unless the rear sight is reasonable centered. Different ammo can have a different POI. If you want to have it brought in and checked we will send you a return shipping label. Thanks, this one definitely needs to go back in. It's indeed canted to the right significantly with regards to the front sight. |
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Are there any plans to make complete A1 or A2 uppers with barrels that are actually 16" (not 14.7" with a pinned and welded muzzle device)?
I like the simplicity and aesthetics of the fixed carry handle, but I don't like the pinned and welded muzzle device and would rather have a 16" barrel with a removable muzzle device. |
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Your rifle looks great btw..After much searching it is said to be 3/32 x7/8 according to the one post I could find View Quote Thanks and thanks. Same diameter as the bolt catch pin, pretty sure, but a little longer I guess. Might cut one in half and install from both sides. |
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Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: Thanks and thanks. Same diameter as the bolt catch pin, pretty sure, but a little longer I guess. Might cut one in half and install from both sides. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: Originally Posted By Rlett4: Your rifle looks great btw..After much searching it is said to be 3/32 x7/8 according to the one post I could find Thanks and thanks. Same diameter as the bolt catch pin, pretty sure, but a little longer I guess. Might cut one in half and install from both sides. I found a 1” x 3/32” pin and filed it down little by little,Probably needs 1 more pass with the file Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: Thanks and thanks. Same diameter as the bolt catch pin, pretty sure, but a little longer I guess. Might cut one in half and install from both sides. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PanelVanHalen: Originally Posted By Rlett4: Your rifle looks great btw..After much searching it is said to be 3/32 x7/8 according to the one post I could find Thanks and thanks. Same diameter as the bolt catch pin, pretty sure, but a little longer I guess. Might cut one in half and install from both sides. thats what I did on one of mine , split it in half and did both sides . |
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Is there any way I can get an ETA on slickside grey uppers? They came in stock for like 36 hours right around april 30th when rent was due and I couldn't pick one up. Only reason I knew is because I refresh the tab every day, notifications do not work. My entire build is done besides the upper itself
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Any plans to offer the C7 20" uppers with an A1 profile barrel? Or will they only be sold with a A2 profile?
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Mike,
I just got my chrome non-serrated bolt in and the (milled) firing pin retaining pin was missing one of its legs. I appreciate the clone correctness , but can I get a new one or get a good contact email for CS? Thank-you! Edit: Nevermind already took care of me on instagram! Thanks again Mike! |
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We’ve had a few of those break.
On the next batch of chrome bcg’s I’m going to have Toolcraft switch to the cotter pin. I know it’s not correct, but the solid pins aren’t holding up. |
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They look great though! I’ll probably keep my replacement and throw a cotter pin in for longevity.
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My SBR'd M16A1 lower just discovered its special purpose. Its going to be an N-23 PDW.
First problem to solve, what wrench to get off the buffer nut? |
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Are there any plans to make a 605 style carbine? Maybe with a hidden gas block to get better functionality?
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Originally Posted By CFletch: Are there any plans to make a 605 style carbine? Maybe with a hidden gas block to get better functionality? View Quote Historically 605 barrels haven’t sold well, but PSAs faux dissy upper sells pretty well so I think a pencil midlength faux dissy would also do well. I’d love to see one, even if it was 16” |
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Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Historically 605 barrels haven't sold well, but PSAs faux dissy upper sells pretty well so I think a pencil midlength faux dissy would also do well. I'd love to see one, even if it was 16" View Quote |
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Originally Posted By CFletch: a true 605 (15" barrel with rifle gas system) would not interest me but a 16" pencil-profile one with a hidden middy gas system would be sweet. Otherwise I could probably build one with the available H&R and PSA parts. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CFletch: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: Historically 605 barrels haven't sold well, but PSAs faux dissy upper sells pretty well so I think a pencil midlength faux dissy would also do well. I'd love to see one, even if it was 16" I’d have bought the PSA one already, but it’s .750 and nitride, neither of which I’m super interested in. If H&R offered the same barrel but pencil profile and parkerized I’d buy it today. |
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Have you considered switching the selectors in the A2 LPKs to one that uses the wide tic mark? I'd absolutely prefer to use an H&R LPK on my A3 build but the tiny narrow tic will drive me nuts.
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I heard the DOE was on display with a brace at the NRA show last week - Any updates on a release date?
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Originally Posted By Apple3_14159: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/573107/PXL_20240518_165500347_MP_jpg-3227983.JPG View Quote That's a brace right? |
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Mike, hate to be that guy....
I bought a 733 upper just a few weeks back and just noticed that the front sight base is loose. I can hold the muzzle and twist the sight base and feel it moving clockwise/counterclockwise. |
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PM me your order number and I’ll get you a shipping label.
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Originally Posted By Apple3_14159: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/573107/PXL_20240518_165500347_MP_jpg-3227983.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Apple3_14159: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/573107/PXL_20240518_165500347_MP_jpg-3227983.JPG View Quote Mike , Please tell us Santa might have these in his sleigh at Christmas shopping time. |
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Has anyone had issues with magazine lock up in their 9mm 635 lowers? I picked up an H&R 20 round magazine (H&R marked base plate, MetalForm built) and it refuses to lock into place. I have 4 other MetalForm 32 round magazines that work perfectly. No noticeable visual differences between the magazines...
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Any ETA on more gray M16A1s? Ditto for 733 Pistols.
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Originally Posted By Spooky130: Has anyone had issues with magazine lock up in their 9mm 635 lowers? I picked up an H&R 20 round magazine (H&R marked base plate, MetalForm built) and it refuses to lock into place. I have 4 other MetalForm 32 round magazines that work perfectly. No noticeable visual differences between the magazines... Cheers - Spooky View Quote The height of the front lip of the magazine in relation to the top surface of the magazine’s catch slot is probably taller. You can dress down the surface that hits the stop on the feed ramp. |
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Are any of the M16A1’s or E’s (complete rifles) coming with gray lower parts instead of black?
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The trigger guard and mag buttons are gray anodized.
The steel parts are manganese phosphate which tends to be very dark. Nobody does zinc parkerizing on an industrial level anymore. |
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