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Posted: 8/23/2010 9:15:16 AM EDT
I'm going with an M16A1 clone this time around. For my first retro clone, I wanted either an XM16E1 or an M16A1, and I just had to have the XM16E1, so I built it first. Funny thing is, right after I finished the XM16E1, I really wanted an M16A1.  I managed to find an upper from one of those parts kits on the EE for $100 shipped, and I had a few parts left over from my previous build. I also have a type E stock on the way, and NoDak will be getting a call from me soon. I'm really excited about getting to search for parts again.  This one is going to take me a while to finish, but I'm not worried, because I have three other AR's to shoot. I really hope that I can find (and be able to afford) an MP 12 barrel for my XM16E1 so that the C MP CHROME BORE barrel that's mounted on it can be moved to the A1.
ETA: That pistol grip is a new one that Dodger57 offered up in Pay It Forward (along with a few others). I really thank him for that. 
More parts! 
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Thanks, crackedcornish. I didn't want to buy one of the kits, because that wouldn't have been much fun for me. Parts should be fairly easy to find (at least I hope so).
I'm also thinking that I won't use those handguards in the picture, because I've shined them up. I have an NOS set that is flat black and will match that pistol grip nicely. |
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Agreed. I haven't checked there lately. They were good to me for my stuff. I also agree with not using the kit. Most of the fun is the hunt and anticipation of locating parts/accessories.
I have started my XM16E1 and looking forward to the next part. regards, Ralph |
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For post 2800 I dedicate it to Plinkster's new AR build. 
I was looking through your parts and was hoping I could "pay it forward" with something that you need. But is looks like you have everything already that I would be able to give to you.
Wow! Thanks, cda!
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I am on the same boat as you are, man. You are a tad ahead of me, but I am catching up; have a small set of parts coming in to make the barrel assembly complete, including a duckbill flash hider with crush ring and the triangular handguard cap this week; this is what I have so far...
(extra points for the ugly foot)
Oh, andf another thing... 
We shop in the same store too... FREAKY! 
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I am on the same boat as you are, man. You are a tad ahead of me, but I am catching up; have a small set of parts coming in to make the barrel assembly complete, including a duckbill flash hider with crush ring and the triangular handguard cap this week; this is what I have so far... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00402.jpg (extra points for the ugly foot)
Oh, andf another thing... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00403.jpg We shop in the same store too... FREAKY! I've been told that a lot of people look up to me, but the bed sheets man? Come on.
It looks like you're ahead of me because you have a barrel and a bolt, both of which I lack. Are you going for a 602? I'm loving that shiny furniture! |
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I am on the same boat as you are, man. You are a tad ahead of me, but I am catching up; have a small set of parts coming in to make the barrel assembly complete, including a duckbill flash hider with crush ring and the triangular handguard cap this week; this is what I have so far... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00402.jpg (extra points for the ugly foot)
Oh, andf another thing... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00403.jpg We shop in the same store too... FREAKY! I've been told that a lot of people look up to me, but the bed sheets man? Come on.
It looks like you're ahead of me because you have a barrel and a bolt, both of which I lack. Are you going for a 602? I'm loving that shiny furniture! going for the same rifle on your avatar. Partial fence lower with 604 upper. |
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It looks like you're ahead of me because you have a barrel and a bolt, both of which I lack. Are you going for a 602? I'm loving that shiny furniture! going for the same rifle on your avatar. Partial fence lower with 604 upper. Not to nit pick but the receiver in plinkr415's avatar is a 603 (XM16E1), not a 604. |
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I am on the same boat as you are, man. You are a tad ahead of me, but I am catching up; have a small set of parts coming in to make the barrel assembly complete, including a duckbill flash hider with crush ring and the triangular handguard cap this week; this is what I have so far... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00402.jpg (extra points for the ugly foot)
Oh, andf another thing... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/Sablelieger/Weapons/DSC00403.jpg We shop in the same store too... FREAKY! looks like both you fella's have a nice start on your projects. Black-Tiger when you are talking about using a "crush ring" are you referring to a crush washer? I'm sure you are aware that retro's used split washers and that the FH's don't require timing 
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It looks like you're ahead of me because you have a barrel and a bolt, both of which I lack. Are you going for a 602? I'm loving that shiny furniture! going for the same rifle on your avatar. Partial fence lower with 604 upper. Not to nit pick but the receiver in plinkr415's avatar is a 603 (XM16E1), not a 604. Yup. The forward assist is one of my favorite features. Here's the rifle I'm going to build if I find that 605 upper: 
I love that rifle in the picture. Oddly enough, it looks a LOT like my XM16E1. |
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