WTB Retro AR-15 pars

[Winterborn]

Hi all. I'm looking to build my first AR.I've decided to do something different and build it to look like a nam era m16a1 or an xm177. which ever is easier to build. I'm looking for parts right now for it. Seems like all the parts kits have dried up so here I am looking. If anyone has anything or could direct me to the right sites I'd be in your debt.

 

[charliepapa]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250929702092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[SpeedRacer]

http://nodakspud.com/AR Lowers.htm

 

[Winterborn]

Thanks for the replies so far. Is there anywhere cheaper I can get an a1 style upper from? Seems to be the one part I've tey to run into besides on nodak spud

 

[SpeedRacer]

I see them around every now and then. I think Olympic Arms made them. You can also occasionally find Colt uppers for around $120-150. Check Gunbroker, ARFCOM, etc. Don't think anyone other than Nodak is currently producing them, so other than that you're stuck on the used market. I've had a strange desire to build a Vietnam era A1 for a while, I should start collecting parts when I see them!

 

[Winterborn]

I've been wanting to build one. I grew up hearing vietnam era stories.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I've always liked the M16A1 look, but had kinda forgotten about it until watching Vietnam in HD last week. Suddenly the urge has resurfaced.

 

[bigjakewelch]

i just got finished building my "Old School" M-16 A1 look-a-like. It is something that I've been wanting to do for a while and realized that i had enough spare parts to do it. I'll post pics in the AR pics thread in the "Rifle" section. Good luck with your quest. BUMP.

 

[charliepapa]

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/lpca/index.php?section=classifieds&event=view&action=single_ad&id=311039&sid=cee3b39145317ff8d28532d3e0fe2a10

 

[SpeedRacer]

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/lpca/index.php?section=classifieds&event=view&action=single_ad&id=311039&sid=cee3b39145317ff8d28532d3e0fe2a10

That's not a bad deal if the barrel and BCG is original Colt.

I did some more looking, it seems like now that the M16A1 parts kits have run dry, it's gonna be a pricey pain in the butt build to piece together. I knew I should have bought one of those damn kits!

 

[francis8709]

Sportsmansguide.com has full kits minus sear and lower for $599. New stainless barrel as well. Good start for everything. I did not notice which catalogue has it but might be worth checking out.

 

[Winterborn]

I check on sportsmansguide and couldn't find it. So far I've picked up the hand guards. I sadly think this might be a alot harder then first intended

 

[Winterborn]

A happy thanks giving bump.Still looking for part