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ww2farmer
02-25-16, 12:28
In stock now, I just ordered one. First retro project has begun.
28_days
02-25-16, 22:47
Ditto. Modern Colt 733 style build here I come.

$127.50 if you have a C&R license.

Link here: http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=m16a1&ksubmit=y
halo2304
02-28-16, 21:39
Ditto. Modern Colt 733 style build here I come.

$127.50 if you have a C&R license.

Link here: http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=m16a1&ksubmit=y

I believe the 733 had a C7 upper (A1 handle with forward assist and she'll deflector.)
Renegade04
02-29-16, 13:24
I believe the 733 had a C7 upper (A1 handle with forward assist and she'll deflector.)

The 733 was found to have A1, C7, and A2 uppers as well as A1 and A2 lowers. It all depends on when they were assembled. I built my 733 with an A2 upper and lower.
28_days
02-29-16, 21:23
The 733 was found to have A1, C7, and A2 uppers as well as A1 and A2 lowers. It all depends on when they were assembled. I built my 733 with an A2 upper and lower.

Yeah it's kind of a huge catch all. I'm making a modern BCM version. 11.5" with an A1 carry handle receiver. Vltor A5 with skinny clamshells and and a CAR stock.

EDIT: basically what you just built!
ww2farmer
03-01-16, 15:06
According to the tracking info, my upper should be here tomorrow. I am having a heck of a time finding A1 rear sight parts on-line, any one have a source? Thanks.
landyacht302614
03-01-16, 16:26
According to the tracking info, my upper should be here tomorrow. I am having a heck of a time finding A1 rear sight parts on-line, any one have a source? Thanks.

Contact Slim at Indiana Army Surplus (812) 275-2801 I got an A1 rear sight kit for $15
ww2farmer
03-01-16, 16:38
Contact Slim at Indiana Army Surplus (812) 275-2801 I got an A1 rear sight kit for $15

Thanks!!! I will give him a call as soon as the upper get's here and I can put hands and eyes on it. Thanks again.
28_days
03-01-16, 22:13
According to the tracking info, my upper should be here tomorrow. I am having a heck of a time finding A1 rear sight parts on-line, any one have a source? Thanks.

New shipped from Windham Weaponry for $25!
ww2farmer
03-01-16, 22:19
New shipped from Windham Weaponry for $25!

Where do you see them on their sight? I have looked under both upper receiver parts, and sights/optics and have not found them. I even tried their search function and it came up with nothing.
28_days
03-03-16, 18:04
Where do you see them on their sight? I have looked under both upper receiver parts, and sights/optics and have not found them. I even tried their search function and it came up with nothing.

You need to call them.
ww2farmer
03-04-16, 10:13
You need to call them.

Ok thank you. Got the receiver in yesterday. I'll be actively searching for sight parts in the coming days/weeks.
GarrettJ
03-05-16, 22:13
Can I play? Nodak A1 upper arrived from Brownells today along with most of the small parts. I bought A1 rear sight assembly on gunbroker from Boywonder777.

I had an 11.5" HBAR on a flat top upper, so I was already most of the way there.

I swapped uppers this afternoon and was able to get it sighted in at 25 yds before it got too dark. It ran great. Good times.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/5A1C828E-ADBF-47D8-8C57-6F0EA776D44C_zpsvcmty7sp.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/3AF66B41-BD38-4C5D-B40D-3F119D0835D5_zpsrxcsvaq2.jpg
Renegade04
03-05-16, 22:28
Can I play? Nodak A1 upper arrived from Brownells today along with most of the small parts. I bought A1 rear sight assembly on gunbroker from Boywonder777.

I had an 11.5" HBAR on a flat top upper, so I was already most of the way there.

I swapped uppers this afternoon and was able to get it sighted in at 25 yds before it got too dark. It ran great. Good times.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/5A1C828E-ADBF-47D8-8C57-6F0EA776D44C_zpsvcmty7sp.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/3AF66B41-BD38-4C5D-B40D-3F119D0835D5_zpsrxcsvaq2.jpg

That turned out well.
usmcvet
03-25-16, 07:10
Can I play? Nodak A1 upper arrived from Brownells today along with most of the small parts. I bought A1 rear sight assembly on gunbroker from Boywonder777.

I had an 11.5" HBAR on a flat top upper, so I was already most of the way there.

I swapped uppers this afternoon and was able to get it sighted in at 25 yds before it got too dark. It ran great. Good times.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/5A1C828E-ADBF-47D8-8C57-6F0EA776D44C_zpsvcmty7sp.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/AR15/3AF66B41-BD38-4C5D-B40D-3F119D0835D5_zpsrxcsvaq2.jpg

Very nice. Any issues with the Front Sight? I sold my slick side 11.5" BCM Frankenbuild bpupper. I wish I hadn't.
GarrettJ
03-25-16, 08:32
Very nice. Any issues with the Front Sight?
Front sight was left alone. I just popped the roll pin and removed the gas tube to move the barrel between uppers.

If you mean issues with front sight post height, It worked fine. I don't remember if this had a F-marked front sight or not. But I've got standard and tall sight posts. I was building a couple of other uppers at the time and I don't remember if I had to swap this one out or not.
usmcvet
03-25-16, 13:50
Front sight was left alone. I just popped the roll pin and removed the gas tube to move the barrel between uppers.

If you mean issues with front sight post height, It worked fine. I don't remember if this had a F-marked front sight or not. But I've got standard and tall sight posts. I was building a couple of other uppers at the time and I don't remember if I had to swap this one out or not.

Sorry I was asking about the height of your post. It looks great.
GarrettJ
03-26-16, 19:38
Sorry I was asking about the height of your post. It looks great.

Update: it has a standard (non F-marked) FSB, but I had previously installed a taller post. The post is now screwed most of the way down but not bottomed out, and it is hitting point of aim at 100 yds.
edison0918
05-02-16, 01:32
Too bad they are in matte black finish
MountainRaven
06-14-16, 23:36
Too bad they are in matte black finish

Yeah, it would be cool if they did them in grey.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/Jagdraben/IMG_1168%20copy_zpsoqed5dej.jpg

But the black matches my BCM lower better. And I'm probably going to end up rattle canning it anyway.
Renegade04
06-15-16, 15:23
Too bad they are in matte black finish

You can always order the upper from Nodak Spud. They finish them in black and XM Gray. The machining and finish is much better than what Brownells does. Mike and Harlan at Nodak Spud put a lot of time and effort in their receivers.