Originally Posted by
Slater
Watching a recent episode of "Forgotten Weapons", Ian McCollum talked with a Brownell's representative regarding their "Retro" series. Seems that the only guns that will be continued with are their M16A1, XM16E1, and XM177 models. The Model 601 (green furniture, "duckbill" flash suppressor, etc.) is discontinued. Seems that it was never that big of a seller. As was the Model 605. They are considering an M16A2 version, although that remains to be seen.
Of course, guns can still be built from parts that Brownell's (or others) have in stock, although nowadays that may be problematic.
I would have thought that the 601 was more popular, but I guess it appealed mostly to the history buffs and similar.
Glad I did the 605 when I did.
I noticed early they were starting to discontinue certain parts such as a 20” plain barrel sold in both twist rates but without the gas block pinned. I bought one but cut it to 16” and installed a set-screw gas block sold by Fulton Armory to use as a mock-up and did a 605 before Brownells ever offered it themselves although they did offer the partial fence lower and an upper which I used. All other parts used were current production or surplus including the furniture.
To be honest it’s a very accurate carbine and I’ve run all bullet weights through it and it operates as well as any factory produced piece. Gas port is at .107 and it’s a true Dissy.
Too bad I missed the 601 as it was next.
Last edited by GRA556; 01-02-21 at 11:10.
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