My "retro" son

[MarshallDodge]

My ten year old son has accumulated a little cash and would like to get an AR-15. I asked him what kind and he said "Vietnam style".

I thought that was pretty cool. The nice thing about this style is the pencil barrels which make the gun nice and light for him.

I am going to start out by building him an upper and am on the lookout for a set of triangular handguards and a pencil barrel. Any recommendations? This is going to be a fun plinker so I will be following the KISS rules.

[M16A1]

He's got class.

[28_days]

My ten year old son has accumulated a little cash and would like to get an AR-15. I asked him what kind and he said "Vietnam style".

I thought that was pretty cool. The nice thing about this style is the pencil barrels which make the gun nice and light for him.

I am going to start out by building him an upper and am on the lookout for a set of triangular handguards and a pencil barrel. Any recommendations? This is going to be a fun plinker so I will be following the KISS rules.

I believe CMMG offers "modern" triangular handguards, you have to call them though.

Cool son!

[carbinero]

Another big thumbs up to your son. Please be sure to post your results :cool:

[cqbdriver]

I made a retro a few years ago to match my 1st rifle in the Army. There were plenty of Colt M16A1 uppers availiable then. There is a retro forum on TOS. If you are interested in being accurate, there is even a guy making old style lowers http://www.nodakspud.com/AR%20Lowers.htm

Here's mine. Colt M16A1 upper on a stag lower. The lower was refinished with Norrell Resin to match the lighter gray of the earlier Colts.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/17177AR15A1_Stag_Finished_01.jpg

[M16A1]

I made a retro a few years ago to match my 1st rifle in the Army. There were plenty of Colt M16A1 uppers availiable then. There is a retro forum on TOS. If you are interested in being accurate, there is even a guy making old style lowers http://www.nodakspud.com/AR%20Lowers.htm

Here's mine. Colt M16A1 upper on a stag lower. The lower was refinished with Norrell Resin to match the lighter gray of the earlier Colts.



I need to check that forum. I still have my cleaning kit.

[Solid]

I had the perfect upper for him a few years ago. 20" slick side, triangular grips, A1 sights, etc.

Sold it off though :(

[ThirdWatcher]

That NDS-32 (with original-design charging handle in the carrying handle) looks pretty cool.

[carbinero]

BTW, I have more than a casual interest, since I and another friend are keeping our eyes peeled for a 20" standard upper with 1:7 which has neither Colt's price nor CMMG's challenging QC and CS. So if you find that magic company, please share!

[N4LtRecce]

Your son's far ahead of several friends of mine, and I'm 19!

When I told my dad that I wanted an AR-15, he told me that ".223 is a girl's round."

I love the guy, but... :mad:

[JPolito830]

As long as you post some images of the gun when you can...I am interested as to see what you and your son went with. Good luck!

[crob1]

My ten year old son has accumulated a little cash and would like to get an AR-15. I asked him what kind and he said "Vietnam style".

I thought that was pretty cool. The nice thing about this style is the pencil barrels which make the gun nice and light for him.

I am going to start out by building him an upper and am on the lookout for a set of triangular handguards and a pencil barrel. Any recommendations? This is going to be a fun plinker so I will be following the KISS rules.

Must be rough!

[MarshallDodge]

Must be rough!


Yep! :D How is your son liking his AR?

[crob1]

He loves it. We need to get out shooting though.:(