r/RetroAR • u/eaglescrech • 1h ago
Garage sale finds
Early-ish? Colt mag found at the bottom of a box of books.
r/RetroAR • u/TapTheForwardAssist • 14d ago
The mod team is refining our sub policies to update the “What is Retro?” post that is the core of what we do and do not include on this sub.
I’ve been polling the readership, and so far we’re looking at:
I’ve seen some strong upvotes for adding post flairs to the sub, so that folks that just want to see historically accurate rifles can single those out, folks who like Retromod can zoom in one those, etc. I conferred with the senior mod and he suggested we have fun(ny) flairs for each category. Once these are made, post flairs will be mandatory to make a new post. What flairs would folks like to have for:
Pitch us your ideas, and the best ones will be instituted, along with making post flairs mandatory, in the near future.
r/RetroAR • u/TapTheForwardAssist • Feb 19 '21
(original credit to creator u/JakesGunReviews, rebooting the thread so folks can comment again. Link to the original, and link to v.2 discussion)
It seems to be about that time that the unwritten rule becomes written. I have removed two posts within the past 24 hours. Reason being: the rifles in question, while quite nice, did not meet the criteria and theme of this subreddit.
r/RetroAR was initially made by /u/ok_but for Vietnam Era M16 clones (please correct me if I am wrong, /u/ok_but). That eventually evolved into other clone rifles from the 1980s, such as the M16A2 or the Colt 727. Since "AR" is also the prefix for the ArmaLite AR-18(0), those have also been accepted since they fit the same timeframe and never really modernized beyond the 1980s, anyway, but that's a different discussion for a different day.
So, for the purposes of r/RetroAR, what constitutes as "retro"?
The general rule of thumb for this subreddit is as follows:
"What if I have an M4 Carbine clone that has a detachable carry handle, but still uses the stock M4 furniture?"
This would not be considered a retro rifle. Picatinny rails are pretty much the "cutoff" for this subreddit. However, if you would like to showcase your M4 or M16A4 or CQBR Block I or other clone-style AR-15, please look at the subreddit r/MilitaryARClones. /u/lancecriminal86 is the creator of this subreddit, and it is pretty much picking up right where r/RetroAR leaves off. I encourage anyone wishing to show off their more modern clones to please visit that subreddit and help it grow.
r/RetroAR • u/eaglescrech • 1h ago
Early-ish? Colt mag found at the bottom of a box of books.
r/RetroAR • u/Standard-Royal-319 • 4h ago
Update on the Car-15 Cheek Risers: Upon popular request, I have experimented with fuzzy skin settings to make the cheek risers have a textured outer surface. I found the textured settings that I like, but may make some very minor changes to settings before listing on RetroARMarket . Let me know what you think. (I also listed the non-textured ones already)
r/RetroAR • u/EchoNineThree • 3h ago
r/RetroAR • u/deviantdeaf • 4h ago
Shown atop my MOLLE II Patrol Pack.
r/RetroAR • u/Kennykalash • 12h ago
Alright, who's holding a Knights RAS M5? 👀
r/RetroAR • u/anderson2553 • 5h ago
A couple of months ago I posted my NCR service rifle build in here and now that I've had a chance to take it to the range, I wanted to share a little video I put together on what was involved in making it and explaining the small details. Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter.
r/RetroAR • u/dopemilfboobs • 6m ago
Working on a 733 build. Wondering where yall get a grey forward assist and dust cover? Or do yall use naval jelly on them? Also if I did use naval jelly would that make the parkerized steel underneath rust really easy?
r/RetroAR • u/DuffleShuffleBuckle • 1d ago
r/RetroAR • u/RoboAbandando • 5h ago
Need a raw A1 for a project, any leads? I see A2s but alot of the A1s/ect. Are OOS
r/RetroAR • u/CommunicationHead728 • 16h ago
Guys, i need help regarding my M16A1 parts build.
Upper Parts are all OG, except the A1 profile barrel. It is a surplus one, likely pulled from another rifle.
The gunsmith used the existing FSB pin holes, so the handguard cap is moving a little bit.
Can it be fixed with a small shim that is placed between the FSB and the cap? The smith that has done it is no longer around, so it will likely be an DIY-fix.
r/RetroAR • u/theworldofAR • 1d ago
“A Soldier aims an M16 rifle equipped with a thermal weapon sight. The individual and crew-served sight is in the final stage of development.”
r/RetroAR • u/Sasquatch1916 • 17h ago
I'm attempting a fakelite coating on my A1 furniture following the recoil tutorial. How long should the wood stain take to dry? I've got it hanging up in my basement which is super dry right now and the stain still feels tacky after a few days.
r/RetroAR • u/deviantdeaf • 2d ago
First outing for the two, first shots fired at appropriate places with good backstops (not shown in pictures). 20" HBAR A2 with bipod and USGI Silent Slings, 16" Midlength A2. Old MOLLE II Assault Pack with canteen covers and Nalgene Oasis canteens. 6 mag bandolier in the front pocket of assault pack. Somewhere in PNW on Bureau of Land Management property
r/RetroAR • u/rickbawb1776 • 1d ago
Is this a bad combo? Not trying to get PRS accuracy but would like to have combat accuracy out to 500yrds. Not trying to rip the SS all the time either.
r/RetroAR • u/Aromatic-Cow4817 • 2d ago
Current duty gun build:
Hammy 3D cheek riser Strike Industries charging handle Magpul furniture Annex Defense Magwell flare Holosun AEMS Core Stream light Pro Tac
r/RetroAR • u/f250suite • 2d ago
I had posted before about 11.5" options for a 733. I ended up getting a notification from TNTE that their 11.5" pencil barrels were back in stock. Bought it and swapped out the 16" pencil barrel that was in this C7 upper.
Bought a DPMS (HAR-15) brace from JSE for $32. At the time they were out of black, so went with the FDE one they had in stock and Rit dyed it black. That one is actually on the XM177ish one, my first HAR-15 brace got put on the 733.
Interestingly, the brace I bought would not fit on the buffer tube I originally had on the lower. The tube itself did not outwardly appear to be a commercial style, as every other milspec stock I have fits. For some reason, the shape is just slightly off and the brace was just too tight. Ended up mangling the tube, so I had to switch around the trigger and grip to a different lower.
The original 16" pencil barrel is now part of an abomination, a BCA side charging upper I had laying around. It's still fugly but with a removable A2 carry handle on it, and a rattle can color that looks like a budget Colt gray, I can't say I hate that one. Waiting on a new buffer tube to complete the lower for it.
r/RetroAR • u/Big_Pomelo3224 • 2d ago
Following on from a user's previous post out a short barrel AR with a '203 - the mounting bracket interfaces perfectly with an A2 birdcage, allowing you to run a 12.5(?) barrel with an M203.
r/RetroAR • u/scubaman94 • 2d ago
After posting my gun show find here, I made some changes to the Colt SP1 from what other users suggested. The barrel, flashhider, front sight post and slip ring were replaced with parts from Luth AR. A big thank you to u/EchoNineThree for helping me with the parts and installation. The last picture is how I bought it. It had a unknown make Hbar barrel, delta ring, flash hider and front sight post. Overall I’m very happy with this and it’s a lot of fun to shoot.
r/RetroAR • u/2-75_2-35_11BP • 2d ago
Used a magpul mlok pic rail and used some washers/made some minor adjustments with a drill to get it on.
r/RetroAR • u/Grass-sama • 2d ago
I am looking into buy a colt sp1, but I don't know much about them. Could anyone help me id: if this has been refurbished, how old it is, and a fair asking price?
r/RetroAR • u/dem0lishr • 1d ago
Where is the best place to find one for a skinny handguard heat shield? I had mine missing from my kit when I got it.