Vietnam M 16

[Bugs100]

I know absolutly nothing about AR15'S and havn't fired one in 40 years. But I did get in on the lower buy.

I want to get a upper that looks just like the one that I had in Vietnam. Triangular hand guards and bird cage flash hider. Is this possibile??

Can any one point me in the right direction?

 

[Fsorrent]

Don't think you could have the flash-hider because they are banned in MA. You would need a pre-ban lower to have that

 

[MichaelJ]

You cannot have a flash hider if you are in MA because your lower will be "post ban" [made after 1994]. What I think I will be putting on my M4gery that I am building from "the buy" is a Branson Compensator that looks like an A2 flash hider but isn't.


Click for link to buy.

 

[Bugs100]

Thanks, I guess that will have to do. Now all I hve to do is find an upper with triangular hand guards.

 

[Moderator]

Sure just look for an A1 upper without a lug, or grind it off; use the comp that MichaelJ posted; and buy the TRI guards if the upper doesn't already have them.

 

[rscalzo]

Fulton Armory sells and exact upper of the M16. I guess the birdcage suppressor is banned though.

 

[Bugs100]

Fulton Amory has the exact one that I want but it has a 3-Prong M16-type flash suppressor on it. I suppose I could have them take it off.

Is this a good deal. The only thing holding me back is 1x12 twist barrel..

Fulton Armory,
The Legacy Lightweignt FAR-15 Upper is as close to the original M16® as the law allows! The Legacy Service Rifle Upper Receiver Assemblies include:

New, genuine USGI M16A1 chrome LW barrel in 1x12 twist—perfect for surplus 52 to 55 grain and 40 to 50 grain "Blitz" ammo
3-Prong M16-type flash suppressor
Military-contract quality M16-type "Slick Side" forged upper receiver—no forward assist, no case deflector
Forged Steel M16 front sight base
M16 Front and Rear Sights
M16-type triangular handguards
w/Small (std) Front (pivot) hole
—599.95
Chrome Plated Slick Side Bolt Carrier (no forward assist serrations

 

[MassMark]

If that's the look you want, (love the classic lines), the Fulton can make it for you and make it well. Just give them a call and ask for the A1 without the birdcage and the lug needs to be ground off and finished over. They may have an alternative, or you cans end them one...If you like it - get it. I think it will be kinda neat...If I were building one, I'd go for the slabside lower as well, but that's just me. Can't wait to see it...

 

[Tweed]

I purchased some Triangular guards off the Equipment Exchange on ar15.com. easily slipped on to my Bushmaster.

 

[vellnueve]

The AR15SP1 is one of the lightest, nicest handling rifles around.

 

[Pilgrim]

It is my intent to make my new NES lower into a 1960's version as well.

 

[Mike-Mike]

You could just buy my old SP1.... $2600 its yours.

 

[Coyote33]

It is my intent to make my new NES lower into a 1960's version as well.

help build my retro AR

 

[PatMcD]

You could just buy my old SP1.... $2600 its yours.

WOW! Is it made of Gold?