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11/15/2010 9:48:14 PM EDT
Is it a USGI complete upper if it's marked FK toward the rear of carry handle, and the barrel is marked FNMI MP 5.56 NATO 1/7?  

Thanks!!!
11/15/2010 10:06:46 PM EDT
[#1]
FK = Made by FNMI from a Kaiser Aluminum forging, so yes the receiver and barrel are "correct" for one another.
11/16/2010 5:18:01 AM EDT
[#2]
FN makes most of the M16A2s you seem to see while Colt of course, is the only one making M4/A1s.

Can't remember the last time I saw a Colt M16 unless is was an A1.
11/16/2010 5:21:27 AM EDT
[#3]
I have a Colt A2 upper I got from CDNN that I'm going to sell off soon. (M16A2 upper not commercial)  They are out there.
11/16/2010 6:04:15 AM EDT
[#4]
I've had a couple.  Its been awhile, though...
11/16/2010 6:10:47 AM EDT
[#5]
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em
11/16/2010 6:52:12 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em


They are from the "Classic" period
11/16/2010 7:25:00 AM EDT
[#7]
I got half and half. My personal A2 upper is a Colt M16A2 upper with an FN M16A2 barrel.  Before we got the A4s in the Corps, we had Colt A2s in my armory. All the replacement barrels we got were FN. Now we have all FN A4s.
11/16/2010 7:37:17 AM EDT
[#8]
The A deuce is being phased out of service. Once it's gone won't that be "retro" enough?
11/16/2010 4:36:37 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em


Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum!

I figured this is the right place to ask questions when it comes to fixed carry handle uppers and iron sights.  The main forum is for the younger generation with flat tops, rail road forearms, head lights, and the high tech gadgets!!!  

11/16/2010 5:58:05 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
Quoted:
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em


Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum!

I figured this is the right place to ask questions when it comes to fixed carry handle uppers and iron sights.  The main forum is for the younger generation with flat tops, rail road forearms, head lights, and the high tech gadgets!!!  



the question of the A2  being retro is sorta a running debate around here...that's why the little wink at the end

A2's in the retro forum are generally accepted.
11/16/2010 6:28:01 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em


Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum!

I figured this is the right place to ask questions when it comes to fixed carry handle uppers and iron sights.  The main forum is for the younger generation with flat tops, rail road forearms, head lights, and the high tech gadgets!!!  



the question of the A2  being retro is sorta a running debate around here...that's why the little wink at the end

A2's in the retro forum are generally accepted.


But not considered Retro

11/16/2010 7:11:15 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
and still A2's are not retro....no matter who made 'em


Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum!

I figured this is the right place to ask questions when it comes to fixed carry handle uppers and iron sights.  The main forum is for the younger generation with flat tops, rail road forearms, head lights, and the high tech gadgets!!!  



the question of the A2  being retro is sorta a running debate around here...that's why the little wink at the end

A2's in the retro forum are generally accepted.


But not considered Retro



Kinda like the bastard son who is invited to Thanksgiving dinner, but won't be in the family photo with the professional photographer.
11/16/2010 7:18:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:

Kinda like the bastard son who is invited to Thanksgiving dinner, but won't be in the family photo with the professional photographer.


 YES!  Excellent description.

~Augee
11/17/2010 2:32:18 PM EDT
[#14]
Quasi retro or post retro! Either way, I like em!
11/17/2010 7:36:44 PM EDT
[#15]
Once it's gone won't that be "retro" enough?


My ex wife is my ex does that still make her my wife? Hell no an A2 aint retro, they are still in use.
11/17/2010 10:11:20 PM EDT
[#16]
You got a correct USGI upper. Shoot the crap out of it. Ammo is cheap right now. Welcome to retroland! Colt or FN 1-7 govt profile barrel is good to go. Not a match rifle but still pretty good. If not A-1 you might catch a little grief here but nobody really cares. We're glad you got your questions answered.
11/18/2010 7:24:07 AM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
I got half and half. My personal A2 upper is a Colt M16A2 upper with an FN M16A2 barrel.  Before we got the A4s in the Corps, we had Colt A2s in my armory. All the replacement barrels we got were FN. Now we have all FN A4s.


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