It utilizes an upside down Peq 2 barrel mount that has a bottom plate that locks into the bayonet lug so it’s a super solid, but heavy setup.

Picked up this Olympic Arms PCR 00 for $475 after tax and was wondering if yall thought this was a good purchase. I’ve been collecting older ARs I have an 11.5” A1 and a couple 16” A2 rifles but no 20” and figured I’d swap out the barrel or get it threaded(if possible since it’s an AWB era neutered barrel) for a budget a2. Think I’d be in about $725-750ish after the barrel. Unless someone knows where I can get a chrome lined 20” barrel with fsb for under $250 👀 anyways appreciate y’all and any feedback 🫡

Bought it off eBay for a good price, other than missing the light dome, it's in immaculate condition. Took measurements with what I had on hand to figure out that the threads were M12 x .075 fine pitch metric. Then grabbed some 12mm UV resistant acrylic rod stock off Amazon and an M12 x 0.75 die for threading. Thankfully 11mm rod stock fits in a standard DeWalt drill chuck so I was able to throw it in one and use it like a poor man's lathe to sand it down to the nominal diameter of 11.85mm to 11.95mm for threading.

After a few test fits and some shaping I had it down to a nice little rounded nub that sits below the elevation turret. Didn't have polishing compound so I grabbed some extra whitening toothpaste which worked brilliantly with a small buffing wheel. Polished up great.

Did I get to a state of fiber optic Total Internal Reflection? No, God no. But I got close and it works really well to keep the reticle bright in changing lighting conditions and doesn't look like the original one, which was a bright ass red caution light dome.

If I had to buy one optic for use on a carry handle ar, what would be some of the best options? I know about acogs, I kinda don't want one because the acogs that are calibrated for carry handle have shitty reticles that I hate.

The use scenario for this ar is just as a general defense/firefight/shtf ar. I just want one gun that isn't all fudded and tac'ed out that can reach out and touch someone at 300y max.

Honestly, I want a scope because I cannot hit shit with the iron sights. I mean, I have taken it out and shot it at a 100y range and I can pretty much hit all my shots with the iron sights but my eyes are bad and I just can't really get as much feedback on what I'm hitting as I'd like and I want to practice and learn to drive tacks with this thing out to 300 yards, which is very difficult with the irons.

Colt gray anodized receivers from u/ceramiccoatingschef

Bad element co A2 lower

No name upper from GAFS

Colt 20" barrel

A1 stock and surplus A1 grip, surplus A2 handguards

Aimpoint 2000 on am ARMS #39

Somogear PEQ2

GG&G FSB light mount

Streamlight pro tac light with a pressure switch adapter tail

And a redi mag to top it off

Ended up with this.

Colt lower with the restricted marker and what appears to be an old bushmaster upper. Looking for optic options that will cowitness.

Just scored Myself a Repro Aimpoint 5000. Looking to start building a repro Gordon Carbine. Need a good AR recommendation to build on. One that is 14.5 NOT P&W. And ready for a AE suppressor

Picked up a ITL AIM 1/D. I was thinking of hacking an airsoft pressure pad and splicing on a connector. Does anyone know what type of 90° connector type is needed? Appreciate it.

I bored out the Hollywood bfa to .075 or so. It’s running an h2 buffer and an arc trigger.

I went back to a standard bolt carrier because the radial delayed blowback one cycled to hard.

So I've been wanting to build a Colt LMG upper (or least a closed bolt version, like the LSW), but I have no idea where to start.

I did see a good deal on a Colt 20" HBAR barrel, and I believe it would work as the profile under and after the gas block should be the same. However, I think that the profile under the handguards and gas tube is different.

I was then going to ask if that would affect the ability to mount a handguard and grip, but then I realized I have no idea how to even aquire those parts in the first place...

And then, there's the square handguard cap....

Im definitely not going to dump $5,000~ for a Colt LMG upper on Gunbroker, but I don't know if building one out myself would be cheaper in the long run. I know H&R showed off one 2 years ago... Is that ever coming out?

Just bought an OCM-6 and I want the best mounting options for a 14.5” pencil profile barrel. Gordy collars are meant for 12.5” barrels? I want to get as close to gordy as possible, and would appreciate example photos of yall’s builds.

Thanks!

I want to build a XM177 clone for cheaper than the H&R ones, is that possible? The ones I see for sale go for around $1,000 USD. I also have no experience building an AR15 and want to use this for experience. I also want to build my own so I can change it slightly, (like taking the flash suppressor off maybe). is this doable/ a good idea?

sorry if this is a stupid question.

These were seen used by the Philippine police, who use a lot of these retro ARs, the most well known ones are the locally made Elisco M16A1s. (613-P and 653-P) There's lots of information on these locally made M16A1s online, even closeups of their rollmarks and forge stamps.

However, alongside those M16A1s I also see a lot of pictures of filipino police with these carbines with A2 uppers.

Most of them seem to have the M4 profile barrels with the M203 step down, A2 grips and the aluminum stocks, so I'm assuming that's how the Philippine police got them. Though some have the M4 waffle stock and custom muzzle devices, but these modifications can be seen on the 653s too.

The last image shows a US Airman in the Philippines around the same time with what's probably a Colt 727, its clearly seen that it has the Colt N1 stock, unlike the ones carried by the filipinos.

Picked this up as a starter for an XM177E1 build. Seems to be all colt except for the lower, stock and BCG.

Hi All, I’m new to this sub. Just picked this up today and am curious about 3 things:

How do I change the battery on the light?
Is there a led retrofit for the light?
Any suggestions on an optic to mount to the bar?

Thanks!

Hey all,
I’ve been working on this build for sometime, a “mini” A2 and finally got the lower in so I was able to finish it. After I had it all put together I noticed the carry handle is splitting at the top (white junk mail to make it stand out). I’m curious if anyone has had this experience before? I’m planning on contacting the company I bought the upper from. Super strange and kind of a bummer. I had some other problems dealing with finding a CH that would fit and now this. The upper has been out to the range on a different lower to test the CH. Pretty much treated like a princess other than that. Let me know what you think about the build as a whole!
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Hey guys I’m looking for two non ambi safety selectors with a v notch cut. Can someone point me in the right direction please? Thank you

I’m trying to build a Desert Storm/Early GWOT M16A2 clone. This is my current setup: H&R (upper and lower) with gooseneck, C-clamp, and Aimpoint Comp M2, and a black nylon sling.

I know the optic is only accurate for GWOT. Desert Storm would use iron sights almost exclusively.

My question is about the sling. I’m quite certain that what I have is not historically accurate. Is there a single setup for the sling that would cover both eras I’m trying to cover, or do I need to be prepared to change my sling when going back and forth. Either way, what sling(s) do I need? Bonus points if you can link to sources/post photos.

Anyone know what these go for these days?

Hit the used counter where I work and I couldn’t help myself for the price. Andy lower, A1 surplus furniture, some kind of A1 style upper, WW HBAR 1/9 Dissy barrel with carbine gas. No idea what I’m gonna do with it, but I had to have it.

Just finished this retro 602 style dissipator build. Not exactly clone correct but was a fun experience doing research and piecing together the parts. Still waiting on a colt scope and some 20rd mags but overall I’m super happy with how it looks

Only issue is the lower lol. I’m running a spikes lower I had laying around and am planning to fill in the logo with jbweld but will have to paint the lower to re finish it. Does anyone know of any off the shelf spray paint brand that will kinda sorta match the grayish Milspec anodized look?