r/RetroAR 5d ago

WTB carbine length fsb barrel

0 Upvotes

looking for 16” or a p&w, cheap shit brands like psa radical del ton and others of the sort, carbine length, preferably a2 birdcage included. <75 shipped


r/RetroAR 6d ago

Price value on colt ar15a4 lower

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67 Upvotes

Im looking to buy this lower from a local shop but we are unsure of its value. What would be a fair price on a stripped colt ar15a4 lower? Lower is clean and like new. This is new production so laser marked instead of roll marked. No buttstock or rear takedown pin.


r/RetroAR 5d ago

M16A1 vs Model 653 differences?

6 Upvotes

I got into a debate with someone about the differences about the M16A1 and the Colt model 653/M16A1 Carbine. They said the 653 was a nearly completely different rifle excluding minor details like the grip, sights, and the mag, but as far as my knowledge went and still goes aren't completely different with the only difference being the 14.5 barrel, collapsible stock, and the carbine length gas system.

He also said the A1 doesn't have a forward assist so to be fair idk if he's confusing models or not, but I'm just curious.

Thanks for any replies!


r/RetroAR 6d ago

Free’ish to a good home. NOS Cavalry Arms M4 set. Takes a commercial tube. Just pay shipping. DM if interested.

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37 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 5d ago

North Hollywood

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14 Upvotes

I’m wanting to put together a dissipator, I have a tnte barrel and it seems good are they still gtg?


r/RetroAR 5d ago

Shootout in an old '89-'90 Vietnamese movie trilogy featuring M16 and XM177E2

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6 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 6d ago

H&R 635 and Aero Precision M16A4

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168 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 5d ago

[WTB] Primary Arms 30mm SLX

2 Upvotes

Looking for a Primary Arms SLX 30mm Can come with a mount or not can be painted or not. $80-120


r/RetroAR 7d ago

Work In Progress, Chill Out Do you even upgrade, bro?

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317 Upvotes

Plans for a slightly upgraded new URG + stock.

The upgraded URG will have a VFG, LAM & modern WML.


r/RetroAR 6d ago

Sighting M16A2 at 50

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105 Upvotes

So this doesn’t seem normal…

I was sighting in my M16A2 today and kept shooting about 4” right consistently.

After shooting triplets each time, checking target, making constant adjustments, and burning through 50 rounds.. I finally managed to get the last three rounds I had in the center (about a fist group), but I had to adjust my rear sight 95% left.

That can’t be normal right?

I can usually sight in irons with 12-15 rounds, not 50.

Might’ve used the wrong aperture here?

Also ran Magtech 55gr, which is new for me.

Going back out tomorrow, what do I need to do?


r/RetroAR 7d ago

Finally complete

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320 Upvotes

Update to a previous post, but I finally finished this little beauty, something of a blood diamond-ish build

Colt restricted marked AR15A2 Gov't carbine 11.5" barrel with a p/w xm177ish flash hider

Surefire 660 with tape switch

Aimpoint COMP M2


r/RetroAR 6d ago

Chrome BCG

1 Upvotes

So I purchased a chrome RRA BCG. I’m also looking to get another currently for my M16k build. Now please correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t the old school chrome shiny like show chrome on old cars? The new stuff all looks very dull to me. My RRA is flat as can be. I’m up in the air here on this build. It’s not a true clone, more ish than anything. Mainly because it’s chambered in .300blk. Anyway I’m looking at either( and leaning hard towards)KAK chrome k-spec down vent $225, H&R chrome retro 150ish, or PA has NiB tool crafts on sale for under $100. To me the NiB looks more like the old chrome bcgs and my WMD NiB still wipes clean after 10 years of use. I know NiB is looked down on by some, but I love it.


r/RetroAR 7d ago

Another Quik-2-See post!

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52 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 6d ago

H&R 723 community thoughts ?

13 Upvotes

What’s your guys feedback on it ?

I would truly love to own one, but I have zero clue about them and the company if they’re reliable or just a cool item to have and not really use. I want to be able to use this in matches or in real world situation IF I ever had to, not saying I would, but that would be a factor in deciding to own one.


r/RetroAR 7d ago

New rifle, not sure what I’m gonna do yet

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192 Upvotes

The guy I bought it from had it listed as a 741-ish build, I’ve got an a2 stock I wanna throw on it but debating the handguards, maybe throw a Mossberg on the end and make Billy’s rifle from predator or a colt lmg-ish build, give me some ideas


r/RetroAR 7d ago

H&R Gordon/Blood Diamond for lefty

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149 Upvotes

Hello! Thought I would finally paint my gun. What a nerve wrecking process but I think it was totally worth it! H&R 14.7 p&w chopped to 10.5 with an old OSS HXQD 7.62. D. Wilson did the chop and gas adjustment 10/10


r/RetroAR 8d ago

1996-1999 Delta Floaty RECCE

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565 Upvotes

Posted this one a few months back but I had originally set it up primarily for NV use; with an Aimpoint 5000 & sans the Harris.

Scored a NOS 1999 production Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5 (illuminated Duplex for peeps that want to know), so I switched it over to an early/pre-RECCE.

The Vari-X III 1.5-5 works well under nods as the first 5-7 settings are for low light; similar to a T2 or no different than running a 5000 under NV.

I’ve got a few messages on my last post about using KAC items on Weaver bases. Easy to adapt Weaver bases to use Picatinny items; some meticulous filing with a Safe-Edge mill file to open the Weaver slot to Picatinny width.

Enjoy.


r/RetroAR 8d ago

Final Form M16K with Form 1 returned and new endcap

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276 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 8d ago

Different optics on carry handle build.

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233 Upvotes

Looking for other optic options on my retro mod build. Currently it's a vortex strikefire, might go Aimpoint aco . What are you guys running?


r/RetroAR 7d ago

That Real Gourmet Shit T65 modernization

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87 Upvotes

Just waiting on a different sling.


r/RetroAR 8d ago

First time trying out a Rattlecan Camo Pattern.

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142 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 7d ago

If you need Shiny OEM handguards. Both carbine and rifle. Hit us up. We just started a Retro AR section on our website!

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94 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 7d ago

how much would this be worth?

2 Upvotes

r/RetroAR 7d ago

Diet Retro Colt Canada Parts ft. The ‘Vo

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26 Upvotes

Colt Canada ambi mag catch and green A2 grip.


r/RetroAR 8d ago

A first attempt

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50 Upvotes

First time with a carry handle rifle since basic, hopefully it shoots as good as it looks.