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WildBillCody
03-08-2011, 06:32 PM
My buddy just finished a couple of projects he was working on, just thought I'd share, I helped him a little.
The First is a replica Colt 605 carbine, and the second is a "regular" A1, he used the NDS recievers for both...
I really like the way he did the finish on the second one, it looks like it's been around a long time.
Bluedog
03-08-2011, 08:32 PM
Sweet 605. I'll have one someday, but I need the XM-177E2 first. Did you know that NDS makes a 605 upper? It's not absolutely essential, since 605s had various uppers, but if you wanted to add the unique 605 upper, it's available.
Bluedog
03-08-2011, 08:39 PM
Posted before, but here are some of mine.
http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCF1886.jpg

My lightweight KISS keeps getting less simple, and less lightweight.
http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCF1953.jpg
WildBillCody
03-08-2011, 08:41 PM
I think that is something they just came out with, but yeah they look sweet... There is something to be said for the KISS concept..
Bluedog
03-08-2011, 09:00 PM
I think the Trijicon sight is due a pass on the KISS requirements, as it has not batteries and no electronics. The E1 used to be an A1 with a black re-arsenal finish. I rebuilt it as the E1 shown, and used the black A1 upper and lower to do the 653.

ARs are the ultimate "Mr. Potato head"
imarangemaster
03-09-2011, 07:13 AM
Very sweet. Love the retro.
jlpskydive
03-09-2011, 07:55 AM
Really well done. Where did you get the lowers???
WildBillCody
03-09-2011, 11:24 AM
There not mine, he got the lowers from No Dak Spud, he sent the one off to have the Colt stuff engraved on it. I'm pretty sure if you ask them, they will send it to the place to get the engraving done, and when it gets finished the engraver sends it to you, that way you don't have to pay to receive it twice. I think don't quote me on that....
Gator Monroe
03-20-2011, 11:24 PM
Don't be afraid of the 20" A2 builds (They are "Almost" Retro):kookaid:
chili
03-23-2011, 04:33 PM
I forgot how big those early starlight scopes were! Love the retros.
Gator
05-13-2011, 10:43 PM
They are very nice !!
chili
05-14-2011, 08:59 AM
Forgot to ask, but where did you get the sling that is on the A1?
WildBillCody
05-14-2011, 09:46 AM
I'll ask..
WildBillCody
05-24-2011, 08:13 AM
He said it came form a M1 he got from the CMP...
HKILLER
05-24-2011, 09:51 AM
Nice collection I'm gonna build a a1 one day barrels can be hard to find everything else is out there fairly cheap
chili
05-24-2011, 07:13 PM
He said it came form a M1 he got from the CMP...

Thanks! Mine came with a canvas sling. I'll keep looking.
WildBillCody
05-24-2011, 07:37 PM
HTH

http://www.brigadeqm.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/store/level4c.tam?M5COPY.ctx=30145&M5.ctx=30145

http://northridgeinc.com/store/index.cfm/c190/i1304
kinnygams
05-25-2011, 05:30 AM
Neat! I just started tinkering with AR builds a few months ago and can't quit, it's so fun not to have to pry things out or drill out rivets to change out parts. I really got a bug in my ass to have an A-1 lookin' AR so I whipped my shorty barrel off my armalite since it had the carry handle and got it a 20" barrel, then just before it arrived I found a table at the gun show that had all the old, shiny black plastic furniture and a three-prong flash suppressor. It's like it was meant to be!
chili
05-27-2011, 06:46 PM
HTH

http://www.brigadeqm.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/store/level4c.tam?M5COPY.ctx=30145&M5.ctx=30145

http://northridgeinc.com/store/index.cfm/c190/i1304

Thanks Wildbill!
imarangemaster
05-28-2011, 06:41 PM
Neat! I just started tinkering with AR builds a few months ago and can't quit, it's so fun not to have to pry things out or drill out rivets to change out parts. I really got a bug in my ass to have an A-1 lookin' AR so I whipped my shorty barrel off my armalite since it had the carry handle and got it a 20" barrel, then just before it arrived I found a table at the gun show that had all the old, shiny black plastic furniture and a three-prong flash suppressor. It's like it was meant to be!

Welcome to the addictive world of BRD Retro Black Rifle Disease.... Check out the retro forum at: http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=123 and http://retroblackrifle.com/
ff_emt
07-22-2011, 12:40 AM
thats awesome i want to build an ar that has that old school look but finding a good 20" ar is harder than i thought sigh some day
rep30cal
07-22-2011, 03:56 AM
Those are some fine looking A1's, I don't know how I missed them the first time around.
They just give me the fever for a 20" A1 again.