Mike's OFFICIAL H&R Retro thread (Page 2 of 158)
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Originally Posted By gunnut284: M4 Survival rifle clone down the road, maybe? I still have the NoDak SRS-M chassis in inventory. But with no Marlin youth model XT-22 rifles to build them with sales were poor. To make a clone of the original H&R M4 is a fool’s errand. Braced pistols have become the new compact “survival rifle” |
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Hi Mike, I'm really looking forward for the release of your products. I'm wondering who is doing the anodizing and if there will be a non H&R marked retro lower available in the future. Similar to the PSA stealth lowers or m4/m16a2/m16a4 lowers but with A1 profiles. The reason is because I own a colts part kit that I've been wanting to build. |
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Originally Posted By Gripen: Got a link? Tried googling it and the only references I found were over a decade old. Originally Posted By Gripen: Originally Posted By backbencher: Mike, the Mendoza falling block action is available. Got a link? Tried googling it and the only references I found were over a decade old. Look up Mexican firearms forums, I posted some pics of mine there a few years ago. Low pressure falling block action locked by the hammer. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: So you guys are wanting this? Or do you mean a 16" OAL XM177E2? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/Colt_609_XM177-2346435.jpg Attached File |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Got some anodizing samples yesterday. Getting closer. I’m going to have them go a hair darker. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/64670C49-0D8C-4BB1-A35C-8FEF7AD22DD2-2371136.jpg Color doesn’t matter if they will meet the spray paint on my MK-12’s. I’ll take two. Dan |
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Originally Posted By AGR1279: Color doesn’t matter if they will meet the spray paint on my MK-12’s. I’ll take two. Dan Originally Posted By AGR1279: Originally Posted By mike_nds: Got some anodizing samples yesterday. Getting closer. I’m going to have them go a hair darker. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/64670C49-0D8C-4BB1-A35C-8FEF7AD22DD2-2371136.jpg Color doesn’t matter if they will meet the spray paint on my MK-12’s. I’ll take two. Dan This! |
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I just submitted a PO for M16A2 and C7 upper forgings today. Lead times are long right now, so I don’t know exactly when we’re going to get them. But it is happening. I’ll post updates when I have them. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: I just submitted a PO for M16A2 and C7 upper forgings today. Lead times are long right now, so I don’t know exactly when we’re going to get them. But it is happening. I’ll post updates when I have them. Thanks for the updates. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Why wouldn't it? Those are going to be the Marquee products. Also, what about the 999 top breaks? |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: I just submitted a PO for M16A2 and C7 upper forgings today. Lead times are long right now, so I don’t know exactly when we’re going to get them. But it is happening. I’ll post updates when I have them. Any idea what pricing is going to look like? If you're able to price these in line with PSA's modern offerings I'll probably end up with one of everything from the retro line. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Got some anodizing samples yesterday. Getting closer. I’m going to have them go a hair darker. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/64670C49-0D8C-4BB1-A35C-8FEF7AD22DD2-2371136.jpg Wait a freaking minute... H&R is going to be releasing M16A1s? My brother and I will both be buying one the second its released. Words can't describe how excited I am about this. |
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| Earlier this year there was a thread that detailed some of the retro lowers coming from PSA/H&R, that mentioned an XM177E2 stamped lower being part of the mix. Is this still the case? |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: So you guys are wanting this? Or do you mean a 16" OAL XM177E2? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/Colt_609_XM177-2346435.jpg Do THAT. People who care enough to nitpick about how you got the markings on the lower would rather fill out a Form 4 than have a barrel that is several inches out of spec and the bottom of the muzzle device blemmed on purpose. You probably still wouldn't sell a ton of the complete rifles, but the uppers will probably fly out the door. I personally am waiting for the 653/723 type (not picky). I would prefer a 16" OAL with P&W, because its only .2 inches of barrel in that case. I'm one of those weirdos that actually believes 14.5" is the best all around length for ARs that don't have some kind of special purpose, 14.7" is close enough, and there is virtually zero chance I would ever want to take the muzzle device off. |
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Originally Posted By brasscrossedrifles: I personally am waiting for the 653/723 type (not picky). I would prefer a 16" OAL with P&W, because its only .2 inches of barrel in that case. I'm one of those weirdos that actually believes 14.5" is the best all around length for ARs that don't have some kind of special purpose, 14.7" is close enough, and there is virtually zero chance I would ever want to take the muzzle device off. An extended length A1 flash hider pinned and welded is even cooler than a 14.7" |
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Originally Posted By brasscrossedrifles: I personally am waiting for the 653/723 type (not picky). I would prefer a 16" OAL with P&W, because its only .2 inches of barrel in that case. I'm one of those weirdos that actually believes 14.5" is the best all around length for ARs that don't have some kind of special purpose, 14.7" is close enough, and there is virtually zero chance I would ever want to take the muzzle device off. I think the 653 and 654 are the best versions. Hopefully it happens, at least uppers... |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Got some anodizing samples yesterday. Getting closer. I’m going to have them go a hair darker. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/64670C49-0D8C-4BB1-A35C-8FEF7AD22DD2-2371136.jpg That grey looks amazing! |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: I just submitted a PO for M16A2 and C7 upper forgings today. Lead times are long right now, so I don’t know exactly when we’re going to get them. But it is happening. I’ll post updates when I have them. Gray only or gray and black C7s? |
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Originally Posted By pezboytate: Are you going to sell upper receiver groups and parts or only complete rifles? Mostly parts, some complete guns. I’m going to be flexible depending on how the market responds. A1 and XM lowers will be done in both gray and black. And all 4 upper types will be done in gray and black, with H&R doing mostly gray. DPMS and PSA will be doing black only. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: If we ever make a revolver it will not have an H&R lockwork.  Do you mean it will not be top break? That is the coolest part of the 999 and what makes it desirable. If it is not top break, then it is just another generic boring revolver that would not be worth making. |