Two more M16A1 clones done.

[Renegade04]

Just finished up my two M16A1 clones. One is from the late 1960s (circa 1967) and the other from 1972-73. You will note that the early one has a D type stock, 3-prong FH, and a no forge code upper (NDS-603). The other has a CK forge code upper, E type stock, and birdcage FH. Both have Brownells 1/12 barrels and the internals are original M16 parts (modified safety, modified disconnector, and modified hammer). Lower receivers are from Nodak Spud as are the CHs. Here are pictures of each for now. It is pouring down rain, so I could not take the pictures outside where I normally do. I will get some better pics as soon as I can. It may be a while since I will be having surgery on my left heel on Friday. A big thanks to Mike and Harlan for getting everything to me before I have surgery.

Late 1960s model (circa 1967)






1972-73 model

[OrlandoJones]

That classic look always looks futuristic. Nice.

[ABNAK]

Bottom one is essentially what I carried for 4 years as an Army grunt (yeah, I'm an old bastage!). The one I was issued in Panama was a Hydramatic.

[Renegade04]

Bottom one is essentially what I carried for 4 years as an Army grunt (yeah, I'm an old bastage!). The one I was issued in Panama was a Hydramatic.

I have two other M16A1 clones too. The top one is representative of the 1974-82 M16A1 (CH forge code upper receiver). The bottom one has a USGI re-arsenaled upper that has an XM16E1 (no forge code) type upper receiver and a SAK replacement barrel.

[GRA556]

Bottom one is essentially what I carried for 4 years as an Army grunt (yeah, I'm an old bastage!). The one I was issued in Panama was a Hydramatic.

There's a GM Hydramatic in the museums at Khe San and Danang both. Just thought I'd put that out there for the record.

[P2000]

Those look great. I've got to make a clone or two. It's been at the bottom of my list for so many years, but slowly rising to the top.

[remshooter]

GM Hydramatic is what i carried in Army 1983 to 86

[militarymoron]

I like. Very nicely done.

[GRA556]

GM Hydramatic is what i carried in Army 1983 to 86

Interesting to learn some of those receivers were still around that far after Vietnam. I wonder how many are still out there? I also wonder if the GM Hydramatic Division is still doing some of them as a contractor?

[officerX]

I’m jelly.