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SC Mike
10-21-2009, 09:13
This is my newly assembled 20" A1 retro. I used a Fulton armory A1 upper, Sarco 20" barrel, original 'Nam era buttstock and triangle handguards that I picked up at a gun show. The receiver is a modern A2 that I picked up on the cheap. Really could see much difference at all between the A1 and A2 to justify the expense. Going to do a vintage CAR next.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/seca750/EPSN0001.jpg
steelwarrior26
10-21-2009, 11:11
Very nice! love those early M16s Tim
poof
10-21-2009, 01:36
I love the classic look. of triangle hand guards.. looks nice
great job.
J.P.
drshame
10-21-2009, 07:52
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/drshame/NewColor.jpg
I see your A1 and raise you mine: USGI M16 Colt Upper, 1/12 CM P Barrel, Retro Furniture, RRA Lower, Anodized Colt Grey, RRA Internals.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/drshame/BetterMatch.jpg

Shoots like a dream though the original RRA firing group is stiff and creepy..probably like the originals.
SC Mike
10-22-2009, 03:41
That's real nice. All of the G.I. uppers found locally were well used. Also, they were more expensive then the FA C7 upper. Nice execution!
Hunter
12-21-2009, 02:01
Nice job guys. Here's mine! Built on a Tactics LLC full fenced lower, found a like new 603 upper. Be sure to check out www.retroblackrifle.com

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/bachrachh/DSCN1052.jpg
HighPowerShooter
12-22-2009, 01:53
my 603 'Retro'

NodakSpud lower 1-12 FN barrel... repro small triangle charging handle as wel as repro small parts such as the take down pins, safety, bolt release, mag release...
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd88/highpowershooter/AR%20OLL%20Builds/RetoAR002.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd88/highpowershooter/AR%20OLL%20Builds/RetoAR001.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd88/highpowershooter/AR%20OLL%20Builds/RetoAR005.jpg
Hunter
12-22-2009, 06:51
HPS, in your signature quote you forgot...... Squint, laugh and FLINCH!!

NICE slickside rifle BTW. Looks like you spent a lot of time & $$$ making sure it was juuuuust right.

ALL HAIL RETRO. H.
HighPowerShooter
12-23-2009, 09:23
HPS, in your signature quote you forgot...... Squint, laugh and FLINCH!!

NICE slickside rifle BTW. Looks like you spent a lot of time & $$$ making sure it was juuuuust right.

ALL HAIL RETRO. H.

Actually I didn't spend ALL that much... lower was $160something from NodakSpud, upper $275, slick carrier $75, chrome bolt from Fulton $55 (not listed anymore) repro charging handle $65, repro small parts $85, LPK $50, A1 grip and stock, $75. and actually the stock isn't correct...I have a lead on a NIW early A1 stock but I have to wait after I recover from the Christmas spending to get it......