So I Cobbled Together Another AR

[1srelluc]

I picked-up a lightly used DPMS M-4gery for $425.00 last week (mostly because it had C-More AR tactical reflex sight on it) and decided to use it as a "trunk gun" if it shot OK....It did so I got to work making it suit me better.

I put the C-More over on a mid-length build.

Most parts I had on-hand already other than the handguards. They were hard to find but DSA had them.

I got shed of the M-4 handguards and replaced them with a set of "skinny" CAR handguards.

Replaced the A2 grip with a A1 grip.

Replaced the GI trigger guard with a MagPul TG.

Replaced the abomination of a buttstock with a aluminum CAR stock.

Installed a GI (USMC) KAC rear BUIS.

Installed a Holosun HS510C reflex sight. (I love these sights, I have two of them).

The block on the bayonet lug is a old TDI (Israeli) light mount. It just makes use of the useless bayonet lug.

I put a Vickers wire ULoop on the sight tower and a Steel D-ring on the stock to attach the IDF sling to.

 

[mudwhistle]

I picked-up a lightly used DPMS M-4gery for $425.00 last week (mostly because it had C-More AR tactical reflex sight on it) and decided to use it as a "trunk gun" if it shot OK....It did so I got to work making it suit me better.

I put the C-More over on a mid-length build.

Most parts I had on-hand already other than the handguards. They were hard to find but DSA had them.


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I got shed of the M-4 handguards and replaced them with a set of "skinny" CAR handguards.

Replaced the A2 grip with a A1 grip.

Replaced the GI trigger guard with a MagPul TG.

Replaced the abomination of a buttstock with a aluminum CAR stock.

Installed a GI (USMC) KAC rear BUIS.

Installed a Holosun HS510C reflex sight. (I love these sights, I have two of them).

The block on the bayonet lug is a old TDI (Israeli) light mount. It just makes use of the useless bayonet lug.

I put a Vickers wire ULoop on the sight tower and a Steel D-ring on the stock to attach the IDF sling to.

Looks like one of the rigs they use on teams at 5th SF Group.
I like your sight too.

Might want to look for another sling harness so you can go to your secondary without dropping your weapon.

 

[Failzero]

You must be into Retro as you sourced retro parts ( A1 grip ) ( Aluminum CAR stock ) ( Skinny 6 hole HGs ) for your M4gery , have you done Retros too ???

 

[Flash]

Excellent!

Minor comment: I love retro and have several incuding two prototypes but I would not put a M-4 profile barrel on anything with retro style furniture. (only meant as a person preference, not as a criticism)

 

[Failzero]

Excellent!

Minor comment: I love retro and have several incuding two prototypes but I would not put a M-4 profile barrel on anything with retro style furniture. (only meant as a person preference, not as a criticism)

XM4 is borderline Retro

 

[Failzero]

XM177E1 & XM177E2 in Dedicated Rimfire

 

[Failzero]

M16A1 ( 603) in Dedicated Rimfire

 

[Failzero]

 

[Failzero]

M16A1 ( 603) British L1A1 ( SLR)

 

[Failzero]

I’ve focused almost entirely on Retro Builds for over 10 years ( XM16E1 ) ( 601 ) ( 604 ) ( M16A2 ) ( M16A1 / 603) ( ArmaLite AR10A2 ...

 

[1srelluc]

I’ve focused almost entirely on Retro Builds for over 10 years ( XM16E1 ) ( 601 ) ( 604 ) ( M16A2 ) ( M16A1 / 603) ( ArmaLite AR10A2 ...

I just make my ARs suit me.....No real "retro" effort put into it.

I mean unless you are a deep pocket "stamp collector" at the end of the day you still just have a semi-auto rifle but I get it......I reserve my "mission creep" to CW through WW-2 weapons.

I have a Brit L1A1 and a STG.....The SLR is my go to battle rifle.

 

[1srelluc]

Excellent!

Minor comment: I love retro and have several incuding two prototypes but I would not put a M-4 profile barrel on anything with retro style furniture. (only meant as a person preference, not as a criticism)

I get it but I don't care about stuff like that much anymore.....Rounds on target in a configuration I'm comfortable with is my main consideration.

Looks like one of the rigs they use on teams at 5th SF Group.
I like your sight too.

Might want to look for another sling harness so you can go to your secondary without dropping your weapon.

Who said it was my primary?

I still prefer a 590A1 for close work.

 

[mudwhistle]

I get it but I don't care about stuff like that much anymore.....Rounds on target in a configuration I'm comfortable with is my main consideration.


Who said it was my primary?

I still prefer a 590A1 for close work.

A secondary....meaning a pistol if your primary jams.

 

[1srelluc]

A secondary....meaning a pistol if your primary jams.

No worries.

 

[Failzero]

I just make my ARs suit me.....No real "retro" effort put into it.

I mean unless you are a deep pocket "stamp collector" at the end of the day you still just have a semi-auto rifle but I get it......I reserve my "mission creep" to CW through WW-2 weapons.

I have a Brit L1A1 and a STG.....The SLR is my go to battle rifle.

My Dead Ender weapon is my Chinese type 56 “ Spiker” AK .

 

[1srelluc]

My Dead Ender weapon is my Chinese type 56 “ Spiker” AK .

I'm down to two AKs now, a Polish AKM and a 5.45 Bulgarian Triangle side folder.

Oh, I remembered, I do have one "retro" 5.56, a Daewoo K2.....Best of all worlds.

 

[Failzero]

I'm down to two AKs now, a Polish AKM and a 5.45 Bulgarian Triangle side folder.

Oh, I remembered, I do have one "retro" 5.56, a Daewoo K2.....Best of all worlds.

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My focus is Military Firearms from the Second Half of the 20th Century , sounds like you are with me on that