Originally Posted by
OH58D
One thing I notice among retro AR builders is the focus on the upper and lower matching in anodizing color. Seeing all the M16A1's I did over the years, it was all over the place with that. Sometimes even the lower was lighter in tone than the upper. For me I don't worry about it. If the weapon is well used, and spent time in an armory, it probably won't match.
I agree. I see a lot of newer guys building that want the receivers to match perfectly. I will attest that I never saw 100% matching receivers. In most cases, the uppers were slightly lighter than the lowers. Colt was renowned for variations in their anodizing. Not every batch was the same. Personally, I like distressing my receivers, barrels, and other parts to give them is "been there, done that" look. I DO NOT want my retros looking new. They all have wear to some degree.
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USMC Force Recon 1978-1984
US Air Force Res. 1995-2004 (Air Transportation)
M16/AR15 shooter since 1978, gun collector and AR builder since 2004
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