maintenanceguy 510 Posted February 23, 2016 I'm probably starting to look for my first AR style rifle. I'm hoping somebody can point me toward what I want. I really like the look of the traditional M16 - fixed stock, tapered barrel shroud/forearm. Olive Drab furniture would be sweet but not necessary. I would love for it to be .5.56 but I could live with .223. I'd like to spend somewhere around $600 but I could go a little higher if needed. Does anybody make such a gun that's also jersey legal? I'm looking for something fully assembled instead of doing it myself. I'm sure I could build one from parts but every time I've DIY'd a project to save some money, it's cost me more money than if I just bought the thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted February 23, 2016 I believe it's quite hard to find the triangular hanguards. Also you obviously won't be able to to have the A2 FH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 23, 2016 I sent you a pm. Let me know if interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 23, 2016 I built this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted February 23, 2016 Nice. Needs an A1 brake and no forward assist. [emoji57] Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted February 23, 2016 The original M16A1 flash hider was the three pronged "tulip" which is a no go in NJ as well as the A2 birdcage. If you can be satisfied with an A2 lookalike there is this. Sarco has the handguard and stock http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/m16triangularhanguardsets.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 23, 2016 I ordered brakes like that from a company in north jersey. Wasn't happy with them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted February 23, 2016 Nice. Needs an A1 brake and no forward assist. [emoji57] Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk. I believe it needs a FA but no shell deflector or dust cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 23, 2016 I used a kit like this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 23, 2016 Nice. Needs an A1 brake and no forward assist. [emoji57] Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk. I have the original flash hider and A front sight waiting for me to move Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted February 23, 2016 I built this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very nice. Exactly what I was picturing. Did you paint the stock or was it already used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted February 24, 2016 Or a 20" colt match target and replace the handguards. Then thread on a branson break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted February 24, 2016 I own an Armalite NM AR, it's exactly what you described you want. But they're not in the $600 range. About double that number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 24, 2016 Very nice. Exactly what I was picturing. Did you paint the stock or was it already used?It's a used Vietnam m16a1 kit. You need to supply the barrel and lower receiver. https://www.gunsamerica.com/987404632/Colt-Vietnam-Era-M16-AR15-A1-Parts-Kit.htm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWR12 35 Posted February 24, 2016 If you want something correct it is going to cost more than $600. If you want correct looking you can use a SP1 upper or surplus A1upper. Then you can use a Nodak Spud lower to match it to the correct style upper you will use. Another problem is all of the new lpks are the wrong color and look ridiculous in a colt gray rifle. If you look on gunbroker you can sometimes find a good deal on a rifle someone built with these components that just needs to be jersey neutered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 24, 2016 Yeah. When I built mine I used as many of the parts as I could. But replaced all the springs and pins. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 24, 2016 Don't hold me to it but this is what I remember having into mine M-16 kit $350 Barrel with sight $190 Lower $50 Brake $30 Lower parts kit $90 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 24, 2016 Don't hold me to it but this is what I remember having into mine M-16 kit $350 Barrel with sight $190 Lower $50 Brake $30 Lower parts kit $90 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have a colt upper receiver with carry handle and stock with internals for sale. Brand new never fired take offs. But I don't remember what I listed em at. They were in the market place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OfcrFek 21 Posted February 25, 2016 I assembled one early last year for my Father-in-Law to mimic his gun from the military, right after Vietnam. Was going for an A1. Because of NJ's laws, couldn't do the 3 prong FH like it's supposed to have. I also screwed up and put an A2 upper on it, which I didn't realize until it was completely done. Father-in-law didn't notice, and when I told him, didn't care. lol. I think I found my triangular HG's at Oaks at Sarco's table if I remember correctly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 25, 2016 I assembled one early last year for my Father-in-Law to mimic his gun from the military, right after Vietnam. Was going for an A1. Because of NJ's laws, couldn't do the 3 prong FH like it's supposed to have. I also screwed up and put an A2 upper on it, which I didn't realize until it was completely done. Father-in-law didn't notice, and when I told him, didn't care. lol. I think I found my triangular HG's at Oaks at Sarco's table if I remember correctly... Very well done! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted February 25, 2016 Very nice Ofcr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted February 26, 2016 You can build it yourself. Most of the commercial rifles mentioned have A2 uppers, A2 stocks, and heavy barrels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
