1967 M16A1 fixed stock Carbine (M2 Carbine evolution?)…

[TriggerFish]

In 1966 The Aberdeen Proving Ground had looked at 11.5” barrel version of the new (1967 release) M16A1 rifle. WWII and Korea had the select-fire, fixed stock M2 Carbine. What would a late 1960’s version look like? Maybe this…
Cope’s Dist. had Colt M16A1 upper receivers for sale for $129, I found the shorty triangle front handguards/front cap for $30 at a local gun show, and I live 4 miles from American Spirit Arms (A Good Arizona Company!). I had them put one of their 11.5” barrels on and I ended up with a resto-retro carbine upper. It runs like a steam locomotive, is light (exactly 6 lbs empty), handy, and FUN. It’s the M16 Carbine that could/should have been. BTW, I took the Colt receiver into ASA at 9:30 am and I had it back in my hands in ONE HOUR! Thanks ASA.

[LonghunterCO]

reguardless for it being a replica of anything real or not, I like it. I ran a full stock on my carbine for years.

[emfourbinator]

You fans of fixed stock A1 Carbines (and I'm one of 'em) will want to pick up a copy of
"Platoon Leader" set in 1970-71 'Nam. The A1 stock is a terrific addition to any Carbine
and I use 'em on a lot of my "modern" stuff as well.

[tiger seven]

Pretty sharp. Nice work. I like it!

Derek

[usmcvet]

In 1966 The Aberdeen Proving Ground had looked at 11.5” barrel version of the new (1967 release) M16A1 rifle. WWII and Korea had the select-fire, fixed stock M2 Carbine. What would a late 1960’s version look like? Maybe this…
Cope’s Dist. had Colt M16A1 upper receivers for sale for $129, I found the shorty triangle front handguards/front cap for $30 at a local gun show, and I live 4 miles from American Spirit Arms (A Good Arizona Company!). I had them put one of their 11.5” barrels on and I ended up with a resto-retro carbine upper. It runs like a steam locomotive, is light (exactly 6 lbs empty), handy, and FUN. It’s the M16 Carbine that could/should have been. BTW, I took the Colt receiver into ASA at 9:30 am and I had it back in my hands in ONE HOUR! Thanks ASA.

Looks awesome. How much was the bbl? I need one for an A1 upper I have.

Found the bbl it is $175 but 1/9 twist and sounds like the description of a BM bbl set just by what is included.

Again awesome looking rifle. Nodak has some triangle handguards in mid length which has me thinking that might be the route I go.

I ran an A2 stock on my first M4 for years, I hated the old CAR stock. The current choices are so much better.

[peabody]

very nice !! looks good.



peabody

[.45fmjoe]

Colt's Model 651 and 652 carbines had fixed stocks and 14.5" carbine barrels.

[Amicus]

Triggerfish:

What type of buttstock do you have on that bad boy? Is it an A1 with a fixed "swivel"/sling adapter (like the A2), or something else?

[SpartanDCI]

I always liked shooting the standard M16A1 stock with a M16A1 carbine upper on it. The shorter A1 fixed stock shouldered fast like the Car15 collapsible stock, but the larger buffer always smoothed the action out on full auto.

I had access to one for awhile in Manila during the mid 1980's when I worked for the US Navy. Mine came by the way of the Philippine Military. It was made by Elisco Tool, but the 14.5" barrel had Colt markings. It was definitely slick! The longer fixed stock was no problem getting into and out of the cars........When off duty it went into a Black Assault Systems bag with two spare 30 round mags and a rare (at the time) Beta CMAG.

[Coleslaw]

Ditto on that. The A1 stock is a great way to go, particualry like the OP's weapon with a 11.5" barrel. Sure helped(s) them run better