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Originally Posted By kabanchik: Does that carbine with the faux moderator shown, pinned & welded of course, come to an overall length of 16"? And, where did the moderator come from? NICE-looking rig, BTW!! View Quote Thanks! You might be able to get a barrel from TNTE already done, but mine is a Brownell's 11.5" that I pinned and welded the moderator on. The moderator already comes drilled for a 3/32" pin, but I opened it up to 1/8" since I had some 1/8" drill rod on hand. Quick and easy. And yes, it comes up to 16.1" with the moderator & crush washer. https://www.tntesales.com/xm-177-gau-5-5-5-flash-hider-phosphate/ |
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"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading." -Thomas Jefferson
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Originally Posted By Spooky130: Does anyone know what 9mm bolt H&R is using in their 9mm ARs? If you're piecing together your own 9mm using H&R uppers/lower what 9mm AR bolt are you using? Thanks! Spooky View Quote I used a Stern Defense bolt from Brownells. My build details are HERE if you're interested. I had an H&R lower half but pieced the whole top half together before the H&R ones were flowing. |
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Originally Posted By seand1111: Not sure who H&R uses. But I use a Faxon in both of mine and they work great. Faxon 9mm Bolt https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24834/IMG_0775-3194593.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By seand1111: Originally Posted By Spooky130: Does anyone know what 9mm bolt H&R is using in their 9mm ARs? If you're piecing together your own 9mm using H&R uppers/lower what 9mm AR bolt are you using? Thanks! Spooky Not sure who H&R uses. But I use a Faxon in both of mine and they work great. Faxon 9mm Bolt https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24834/IMG_0775-3194593.jpg Thanks for the info! Very nice twins there! Currently working on a version of the left gun. Originally Posted By A-10: I bought mine from JSE Surplus URPBCG9, a colt compatible, was on sale at the time. I'll take a peek at JSE's inventory... |
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@PalmettoStateArmory I ordered this M16A1 from the PSA website. The rifle was advertised with a 20" 1/7 pencil barrel with a rifle barrel extension. I got it home and it had a M4 extension on the barrel. I sent the upper back for repair and the new barrel is the same style M4 extension barrel I had originally sent in. The correct barrel with rifle extension is available on the PSA website, so I'm wondering why that wasn't installed? |
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I’ll double check , but I’m pretty sure all our current 1/7 barrels have M4 feed ramps.
The ad copy just wasn’t updated. |
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Has anyone figured out how to run their 635 10.5” upper suppressed? I’ve tried a 10oz buffer. My suppressor is a Omega 45K
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: I’ll double check , but I’m pretty sure all our current 1/7 barrels have M4 feed ramps. The ad copy just wasn’t updated. View Quote I appreciate the response. I'll wait for you to find out before I contact customer service. It's gonna have to go back regardless, because the front sling swivel was bent badly in the process of switching out the barrels. |
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Originally Posted By bloodsla: Has anyone figured out how to run their 635 10.5” upper suppressed? I’ve tried a 10oz buffer. My suppressor is a Omega 45K View Quote I would read the Blowback9 website to start. |
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I did and that’s why I bought the 10oz KAK buffer. I didn’t buy the dead blow buffer yet so maybe I need to try that
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My latest build Attached File
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Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you can find a rock. And most of all FJB
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Originally Posted By rightwing87: I appreciate the response. I'll wait for you to find out before I contact customer service. It's gonna have to go back regardless, because the front sling swivel was bent badly in the process of switching out the barrels. View Quote PM me your order number and I'll get you a shipping label. |
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: My latest build https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5485_jpeg-3210365.JPG View Quote Looks good! |
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Originally Posted By tstetz: Originally Posted By Rlett4: My latest build https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5485_jpeg-3210365.JPG Looks good! Thanks , just waiting on a m16 receiver to finish my builds,Hopefully soon |
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: Thanks , just waiting on a m16 receiver to finish my builds,Hopefully soon View Quote Looks like they're available now https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-m16-partial-fence-stripped-lower-receiver-gray.html |
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Thanks ! saw that just now . appreciate the headsup
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Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you can find a rock. And most of all FJB
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Originally Posted By Rlett4: My latest build https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5485_jpeg-3210365.JPG View Quote What optic is that? |
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Originally Posted By mtomso7464: What optic is that? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mtomso7464: Originally Posted By Rlett4: My latest build https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160387/IMG_5485_jpeg-3210365.JPG What optic is that? Brownells new Colt 4X scope Attached File |
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Anyone that has ordered an H&R lower recently. Are your orders taking several weeks to ship? I placed an order for an H&R M16A1 lower on April 18th and still haven't gotten a shipping notice. I contacted PSAs customer service and they just gave me the generic response saying it could take up to 15 business days cause of the holiday shipping times. I don't know what holiday they are talking about right now. I have ordered from PSA in the past and it never took almost a month to ship. If this is the norm then I will just continue to wait.
5/14/24 Update My lower receiver has been at the local PSA store for almost the whole time I have been waiting. Someone that works there just put it in the wrong spot. I went and picked it up today and am very happy with my purchase. |
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Question, do the H&R M16A2 clones with FN CHF barrels on PSA's storefront carry F marked gas blocks?
Similarly, do the standard barrels on PSA M16A2 clones also come with F marked gas blocks? If so, please stop doing that, thanks....PSA's website says "standard F height" and I don't know whether that means it's the A4 height gas blocks with an actual F marking, or the original "standard" unmarked A2 height. For some reason this is different verbiage from the PSA branded flat top uppers where it says "F marked." |
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Originally Posted By TexShootums: Question, do the H&R M16A2 clones with FN CHF barrels on PSA's storefront carry F marked gas blocks? Similarly, do the standard barrels on PSA M16A2 clones also come with F marked gas blocks? If so, please stop doing that, thanks....PSA's website says "standard F height" and I don't know whether that means it's the A4 height gas blocks with an actual F marking, or the original "standard" unmarked A2 height. For some reason this is different verbiage from the PSA branded flat top uppers where it says "F marked." View Quote I believe they are F height and F marked, unless something has changed. I have not purchased a complete M16A2 upper for that reason. They apparently zero, but F height FSBs are not “correct” to the M16A2. |
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Originally Posted By Armadillon: I believe they are F height and F marked, unless something has changed. I have not purchased a complete M16A2 upper for that reason. They apparently zero, but F height FSBs are not "correct" to the M16A2. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Armadillon: Originally Posted By TexShootums: Question, do the H&R M16A2 clones with FN CHF barrels on PSA's storefront carry F marked gas blocks? Similarly, do the standard barrels on PSA M16A2 clones also come with F marked gas blocks? If so, please stop doing that, thanks....PSA's website says "standard F height" and I don't know whether that means it's the A4 height gas blocks with an actual F marking, or the original "standard" unmarked A2 height. For some reason this is different verbiage from the PSA branded flat top uppers where it says "F marked." I believe they are F height and F marked, unless something has changed. I have not purchased a complete M16A2 upper for that reason. They apparently zero, but F height FSBs are not "correct" to the M16A2. Originally Posted By mike_nds: All the .625" fsb's are rifle height. All the .750 fsb's are F marked The 11.5" has M4 feed ramps. We don't sell it separately. |
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Originally Posted By Armadillon: I believe they are F height and F marked, unless something has changed. I have not purchased a complete M16A2 upper for that reason. They apparently zero, but F height FSBs are not “correct” to the M16A2. View Quote The M16A1 uppers are non-F marked, correct? PSA's website description says they are "standard rifle height," whereas the A2 upper description says "Standard F height." Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who has purchased, thank you very much. I would assume the FN ones are probably F marked because they're probably pulled from the same batches as the older "Premium" CHF barrels that PSA was marketing, but that's just an assumption. I have one with a flat top and it's definitely F marked but naturally that's okay since it's a flat top. Not the end of the world, but still an annoying oversight. The complete A2 uppers are very tempting, especially with the FN barrel, I'm just trying to figure out if I'd have to pull the flash hider and replace the block, which wouldn't be a barrel of fun. It'd make me consider an alternative. It seems like it'd be easier and more correct for PSA/H&R to simply correct the assembly and source some readily available unmarked standard height gas blocks. Why would they be putting them together like this knowing full well that it's incorrect? |
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There's a bit more discussion about front sight base height from @mike_nds in the Springfield Armory SA16A2 thread.
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Originally Posted By grondike: H&R isn't making museum grade collector firearms. They're putting them together like this because they work, and PSA doesn't have to stock multiple part numbers for front sight bases. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/622/mike-3212331.jpg View Quote Putting a standard non F height FSB on an M16A2 does not make it a “museum grade collector firearm”. It makes it correct. A F height FSB is incorrect for an M16A2. If they want to build them this way, that’s fine. But I won’t be buying one. And not having to stock multiple part numbers for front sight bases is a lame excuse imo. |
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Originally Posted By kokal00: Looks like they're available now https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-m16-partial-fence-stripped-lower-receiver-gray.html View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By kokal00: Originally Posted By Rlett4: Thanks , just waiting on a m16 receiver to finish my builds,Hopefully soon Looks like they're available now https://palmettostatearmory.com/harrington-richardson-m16-partial-fence-stripped-lower-receiver-gray.html Awesome, a part I've been waiting for, thanks for posting! |
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Mike, will you be offering H&R 11.5" XM177E2 gray parkerized barrels, with FSB's & slipring assemblies, anytime soon?
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We are living in a Tom Clancy novel
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Just installed the rear sight to my A1 upper and it is extremely tight to move to the "L" marked apature and back. Is this normal? Is there a break in period?
Wanted to make sure everything is "normal" before I go to zero it. I have to use a punch and hammer to move it. This is an H&R rear sight kit on a H&R Blem A1 Upper. Thanks for the responses. |
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Originally Posted By Minuteman76: Just installed the rear sight to my A1 upper and it is extremely tight to move to the "L" marked apature and back. Is this normal? Is there a break in period? Wanted to make sure everything is "normal" before I go to zero it. I have to use a punch and hammer to move it. This is an H&R rear sight kit on a H&R Blem A1 Upper. Thanks for the responses. View Quote that little leaf spring can make it snug , it will wear down |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Coming in a few weeks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/7A4A7451-3185848.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/7A4A7447-3185849.jpg View Quote Any updates? |
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Originally Posted By Dinoman: Anyone that has ordered an H&R lower recently. Are your orders taking several weeks to ship? I placed an order for an H&R M16A1 lower on April 18th and still haven't gotten a shipping notice. I contacted PSAs customer service and they just gave me the generic response saying it could take up to 15 business days cause of the holiday shipping times. I don't know what holiday they are talking about right now. I have ordered from PSA in the past and it never took almost a month to ship. If this is the norm then I will just continue to wait. View Quote I am waiting on an order too but for an upper and it has not been that long, and I hope it won't be. |
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I placed an order for a m16 lower yesterday and got a ups tracking notification this morning,Of course it has not been shipped yet but i was surprised That I already received shipping info.Hopefully you will get your shipments soon**Update just shipped **
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Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you can find a rock. And most of all FJB
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I ordered an upper on the 2nd of May. It is "out for delivery" as I write this. Anxiously waiting for the Big Brown Truck!
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View Quote Bump. I'm a lefty who wants to enjoy A1 sights without taking brass to the face. |
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Originally Posted By Snake85: Bump. I'm a lefty who wants to enjoy A1 sights without taking brass to the face. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Snake85: Bump. I'm a lefty who wants to enjoy A1 sights without taking brass to the face. |
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Any word on the pistol line release date for the M733, DOE 635 and 635?
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We are still waiting on the brace from our vendor. A change had to be made to the injection molding die and that's what is causing the delay.
I just finished up the BOM list for the gray 723 and will submit it to the data team today. We can physically build guns, but you have to have it right in the system before you can proceed. |
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Quick question: I just zeroed my H&R M16A1 and the rear sight is cranked all the way to the right with 2-3 clicks to spare before hitting the wall. Is that realistic or authentic to the original mass produced rifles or should i request an RMA? If it's "authentic" to the mass produced originals then I'll leave it alone. I'm trying to resist the temptation to smack it with a mallet. I saw that the rifle had been somewhat zeroed when I received it (Brass markings where the shells hit and all, which I do appreciate the effort) which makes me wonder why it wasn't corrected at the facility.
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Originally Posted By infantryski11b: Quick question: I just zeroed my H&R M16A1 and the rear sight is cranked all the way to the right with 2-3 clicks to spare before hitting the wall. Is that realistic or authentic to the original mass produced rifles or should i request an RMA? If it's "authentic" to the mass produced originals then I'll leave it alone. I'm trying to resist the temptation to smack it with a mallet. I saw that the rifle had been somewhat zeroed when I received it (Brass markings where the shells hit and all, which I do appreciate the effort) which makes me wonder why it wasn't corrected at the facility. View Quote Check for front sight cant, place the rifle upside down on a known flat surface resting on the fences of the rear carry handle and front sight wings. If there is serious rocking then more than likely there is a large amount of cant, check and see if you can slide a single piece of paper between the fsb fence “wings.” Or get yourself a dowel rod or make a cant gauge. Usually a very small amount of fsb cant on a 20” rifle will result in a large rear sight adjustment for compensation. Ammo has a huge effect on your zero, I think they zero the uppers at psa so try different ammo as well. |
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Originally Posted By alternativebroccoli: Check for front sight cant, place the rifle upside down on a known flat surface resting on the fences of the rear carry handle and front sight wings. If there is serious rocking then more than likely there is a large amount of cant, check and see if you can slide a single piece of paper between the fsb fence “wings.” Or get yourself a dowel rod or make a cant gauge. Usually a very small amount of fsb cant on a 20” rifle will result in a large rear sight adjustment for compensation. Ammo has a huge effect on your zero, I think they zero the uppers at psa so try different ammo as well. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By alternativebroccoli: Originally Posted By infantryski11b: Quick question: I just zeroed my H&R M16A1 and the rear sight is cranked all the way to the right with 2-3 clicks to spare before hitting the wall. Is that realistic or authentic to the original mass produced rifles or should i request an RMA? If it's "authentic" to the mass produced originals then I'll leave it alone. I'm trying to resist the temptation to smack it with a mallet. I saw that the rifle had been somewhat zeroed when I received it (Brass markings where the shells hit and all, which I do appreciate the effort) which makes me wonder why it wasn't corrected at the facility. Check for front sight cant, place the rifle upside down on a known flat surface resting on the fences of the rear carry handle and front sight wings. If there is serious rocking then more than likely there is a large amount of cant, check and see if you can slide a single piece of paper between the fsb fence “wings.” Or get yourself a dowel rod or make a cant gauge. Usually a very small amount of fsb cant on a 20” rifle will result in a large rear sight adjustment for compensation. Ammo has a huge effect on your zero, I think they zero the uppers at psa so try different ammo as well. I placed it on the table like you described and it rocks VERY slightly. It seems to be barely canted to the right. |
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Originally Posted By infantryski11b: Quick question: I just zeroed my H&R M16A1 and the rear sight is cranked all the way to the right with 2-3 clicks to spare before hitting the wall. Is that realistic or authentic to the original mass produced rifles or should i request an RMA? If it's "authentic" to the mass produced originals then I'll leave it alone. I'm trying to resist the temptation to smack it with a mallet. I saw that the rifle had been somewhat zeroed when I received it (Brass markings where the shells hit and all, which I do appreciate the effort) which makes me wonder why it wasn't corrected at the facility. View Quote It's authentic. In 2013, my Master Sergeant helpfully reset my issued Colt M4 to center before I hit the zero range, looking after his Lieutenant. I wasn't on the paper at 25 yards. I almost ran out of adjustment getting that thing zeroed. |
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We zero every upper and rifle that goes out the door with M193 spec ammo.
Currently we use Winchester. In my experience the front sight post on an M16A1 needs to be leaning slightly towards the 1 O’clock to have the rear aperture centered. Ammo can cause a POI shift. |
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This may have been asked already. Are you planning on doing grey 14.7 C7 uppers/rifles?
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Originally Posted By Pearl112808: This may have been asked already. Are you planning on doing grey 14.7 C7 uppers/rifles? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Pearl112808: This may have been asked already. Are you planning on doing grey 14.7 C7 uppers/rifles? Originally Posted By mike_nds: Coming in a few weeks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/7A4A7451-3185848.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/7A4A7447-3185849.jpg |
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Originally Posted By infantryski11b: Quick question: I just zeroed my H&R M16A1 and the rear sight is cranked all the way to the right with 2-3 clicks to spare before hitting the wall. Is that realistic or authentic to the original mass produced rifles or should i request an RMA? If it's "authentic" to the mass produced originals then I'll leave it alone. I'm trying to resist the temptation to smack it with a mallet. I saw that the rifle had been somewhat zeroed when I received it (Brass markings where the shells hit and all, which I do appreciate the effort) which makes me wonder why it wasn't corrected at the facility. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By backbencher: It's authentic. In 2013, my Master Sergeant helpfully reset my issued Colt M4 to center before I hit the zero range, looking after his Lieutenant. I wasn't on the paper at 25 yards. I almost ran out of adjustment getting that thing zeroed. View Quote Yeah, I've seen a LOT of Colt's and FN's that required a lot of left or right windage adjustment to get zero'd. Sometimes it was shooter error, sometimes it was canted FSBs and sometimes it was a bent front sight. Mechanical zero will normally have you on paper and close to zero, but there will always be those guns that require a bit more windage. |
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RIP TSgt Jason Norton and SSgt Brian McElroy. KIA 22 Jan 06, near Taji, Iraq. LaRue Armorer Glock Armorer NRA Life Member |
Bad news fellas - Mike was wearing a black H&R shirt at the NRA show today, not a grey one.
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