Threw together a budget build. I wanted to attempt a replica M16A1. Sure all the parts combination may not be entirely era correct but I like it. My buddy works at a pipeyard so we blasted the barrel and phosphated it.
Specs:
Upper
-replica 3 prong flash hider
-original 20" FN M16 replacement barrel 1/12 twist
-vintage milsurp handguards and slip ring
-Brownells A1 complete upper(NDS) with rear sight assembly from Windham.
-colt bcg
-sig charging handle
Lower
-Anderson lower
-vintage buttstock,a1 grip, and silent sling
-joe bobs lpk
-generic rifle buffer and spring
In the blast cabinet.
After blasting.
After phosphating
Before finishing applied
Final results
With vintage bayonet
Pictures only pick up so much detail. Looks better in person.
Specs:
Upper
-replica 3 prong flash hider
-original 20" FN M16 replacement barrel 1/12 twist
-vintage milsurp handguards and slip ring
-Brownells A1 complete upper(NDS) with rear sight assembly from Windham.
-colt bcg
-sig charging handle
Lower
-Anderson lower
-vintage buttstock,a1 grip, and silent sling
-joe bobs lpk
-generic rifle buffer and spring
In the blast cabinet.
After blasting.
After phosphating
Before finishing applied
Final results
With vintage bayonet
Pictures only pick up so much detail. Looks better in person.
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