The m16 A1

[cqbdriver]

I actually prefer the A1 to the A2. I like the A2 handguard, pistol grip & buttplate. I like the simple A1 sights, shorter stock & full auto better.

For that time period, I would have preferred the Diemaco C7.

[Artos]

is there any major differences between the original M16 A1 & A2 lower receivers themselves??

[TedG]

I'm waiting on delivery of my BCM A2-style rifle.

[TedG]

What do you guys make of these?

http://www.hendersondefense.com/stor...Rifle-5p82.htm

I personally wouldn't buy anything from Century. Their reputation is terrible in the AK world, and I doubt their quality is any better with ARs. Supposedly, their entire staff is made up of drunk monkeys.

[cqbdriver]

is there any major differences between the original M16 A1 & A2 lower receivers themselves??

The A2 has reinforcements at the front pivot pin area & the rear of the receiver

You can see the differents here: http://www.nodakspud.com/index.htm

A1:
http://www.nodakspud.com/AR%20Lowers.htm

A2:
http://www.nodakspud.com/newstuff.htm

[TOrrock]

I actually would prefer an A1 with a FN cold hammer forged chrome lined 1/7" twist barrel over an A2.

Having said that, we do have a Retro section.

[Heavy Metal]

is there any major differences between the original M16 A1 & A2 lower receivers themselves??

Yes, the RE Ring reinforcement and the front lug reinforcements.

[The Cat]

I personally wouldn't buy anything from Century. Their reputation is terrible in the AK world, and I doubt their quality is any better with ARs. Supposedly, their entire staff is made up of drunk monkeys.

I have firsthand experience with their lousy AK products - most notably their barrels.

[Heavy Metal]

I actually would prefer an A1 with a FN cold hammer forged chrome lined 1/7" twist barrel over an A2.

Having said that, we do have a Retro section.

My thoughts exactly. I remember an A1 we had in the armory back in 91 that had an A1 upper with a deflector bump, an FNMI 1/7 barrel and an A2 lower but was a full auto A1. Round A2 handguards too. Everything else in the armory was early 70's production Colts.

I think the rifle was cobbled together by direct support but I am not sure. It was close to being the perfect A1.

[Eurodriver]

I'm waiting on delivery of my BCM A2-style rifle.

I wish BCM Sold A2 uppers.