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Another build, Retro this time.
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SARCO is not shipping parts kits to MD
I hand picked all my M16 parts from a dealer at the Gettysburg show. I even got to colormatch. I also saw those SARCO sets in person and they are beat.
Were there any more barrels available? I'm getting a new one from AR15 Sports, but would much prefer an original.
Slimjim
Ultimate Member
- Mar 6, 2007
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I just lucked into my barrel for 125.00, which kicked off this retro build.
You already have the hardest part to find. And good luck finding the triggerguard.
silanehead
Sarcastic Member
Check Gunny's Surplus and Sir Plus Supply, they have a few parts you're needing. Used GI parts but in pretty good shape.
I have purchased from both. Sir Plus has excellent service and ship speed. Gunny's is a one man operation, a little slower but it will get to you.
I have purchased from both. Sir Plus has excellent service and ship speed. Gunny's is a one man operation, a little slower but it will get to you.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Where did you guys buy your barrels?
lawrencewendall
Been There, Done That
- Oct 10, 2009
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aquaman
Ultimate Member
correct profile barrels are hard to find. most of the barrels people use are not .625 under the gas block like this one.
here is a new production barrel
http://shop.ar15sport.ihoststores.com/productinfo_v3.aspx?productid=BARREL-20LWT19
I would hold out for the real deal though. I found the upper I posted a pic of locally. its a very early 1969 a1 upper
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sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Interesting. I remember a few years ago Fulton Armory had new old stock barrels that they were using to build the retro uppers. Of course they're all sold out now.
I should have bought one then.
I should have bought one then.
Slimjim
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- Mar 6, 2007
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I received my parts kit today, and was surprised to find it was very complete, and even included the disconnector which they said it didnt. I'll probly throw it out and get the semi parts, even though they are easily modded to Semi configuration, I'd be worried about removing the heat treat in doing so. This is a really nice condition kit and i may order a second one.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Is that the correct flash hider?
I wound up just buying a for-real Colt 603 upper to do my retro build. Wound up being marginally more expensive (~$50-$100) than a parts kit build, but I wanted the genuine barrel. Also wound up getting better parts, IMHO, but that's a different story.
aquaman
Ultimate Member
yes, a1 flash hider (bird cage)
the a2 flash hider is identical except it doesnt have any slots on the bottom to reduce dust signature or something like that
