M16 A2 Clone

[FightinQ]

I would highly recommend ditching that idea. What I suggest is to order this A2 Government Profile 20in Barrel Kit from Windham Weaponry and get the A2 upper receiver when you can.

https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/kit-ba20gvt-7/

What's wrong with it if you don't mind me asking? This would not be anything other than a range toy or a show and tell bbq gun to compliment my A1.

[Renegade04]

What's wrong with it if you don't mind me asking? This would not be anything other than a range toy or a show and tell bbq gun to compliment my A1.

The primary reason is the leftover upper receiver and handguards, not to mention the shiny nitride barrel. The barrel finish will not be correct. To me, if you are going to do an A2 clone, do it right from the start. It will much more impressive for show and tell and perform very well for a range gun. I think you would be happier with it as well.

[Hammer_Man]

I would highly recommend ditching that idea. What I suggest is to order this A2 Government Profile 20in Barrel Kit from Windham Weaponry and get the A2 upper receiver when you can.

https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/product/kit-ba20gvt-7/

I couldn't agree more. It's unfortunate how difficult it is to find actual A2 parts these days.

On a side note, I did come across a reasonably priced Bushmaster A2 rifle at my local fun store this week. It had a really nice wobble free fit between the upper and lower, but it had a 1/9 twist barrel, and the buttstock was loose. Despite the issues, if I had an extra $800 burning a hole in my pocket I probably would have bought it anyway.

[FightinQ]

Windham does make good stuff. And I don't think that I have anything directly from them...yet. Y'all are making this more expensive for me than it really has to be, not that I mind.

[Hammer_Man]

Windham does make good stuff. And I don't think that I have anything directly from them...yet. Y'all are making this more expensive for me than it really has to be, not that I mind.

In the end it will be worth it to have a more correct build. The defining feature of an A2 is the fixed carry handle with the rifleman sights. PSA and a few other manufacturers are marketing A4 rifles with detachable carry handles as "A2 style", this is obviously not correct.

[FightinQ]

I don't mind the parting out to get what I want.

[Hammer_Man]

It's a money pit of a hobby, but it's cheaper than crack lol

[1168]

It's a money pit of a hobby, but it's cheaper than crack lol

Doubtful.

Very neat rifle, brother. Thanks for sharing.

[Hammer_Man]

Doubtful.

Very neat rifle, brother. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the kind words.

[Smpr Fi]

Nice looking rifle. I used a M16A2 in basic also, will always hold a special place in my heart!