Blast From the Past: Building a Vietnam Era Colt 605 Clone
This was another grail build for me. I know it’s still not 100% perfect, but it’s far closer than I expected to get when I started the process. I’m calling this one done.
M16 clone
The Franken Rifle: An A2 Retro Build
While not based on anything in particular the Franken A2 carbine has a bit of a Fallout vibe to it. It’s a handy iron sighted carbine that would withstand the rigors of the waste long after the batteries on your fancy flat top AR have run out.
Making Retro Handguards New Again
Repro’s have been available for a long time, but they often aren’t built as well as original GI parts. The folks at Luth AR and Echo Nine Three have us covered though. Both companies are now offering new manufacture retro handguards made to GI specs.
CAR and M16A2 Handguards are New Again…Thanks to Echo Nine Three
If you’re into retro AR’s. you know that one of the tough things to find is good CAR and A2
Blast From the Past: Building a Retro 1980’s M16K SBR
The M16K was the creation of Tim LaFrance and his shop, La France Specialties back in the 1980’s. It was designed for close-in use by executive protection details, vehicle crews, or SWAT entry teams in tight quarters.
A Vietnam Classic: The XM177E2 Retro Build
The XM177E2 is definitely a historical piece, coming out of the Vietnam War as it did. Even today, it’s still a light, handy carbine for the farm or camp, and it’s a lot of fun to shoot.
Springfield Armory Goes Retro With The New SA-16A2
We saw a lot of retro AR’s pop up at SHOT this year, and it looks like that trend isn’t