After the "trial" of the 601 the Army requested a number of mods, mainly the addition of the forward assist to the upper receiver, this is the Model 603 which became the XM16E1 in 1964, as more modifications were made & needed they were added during the
This will give you a solid start on building your M16A1 copy. Of course, you’ll need a good lower parts kit but you’ll be tossing the A2 pistol grip since you don’t need it. Go ahead and add abolt carrier groupof your choice and you’ve got your upper and lower taken care ...
and included in the sale because it makes it kick harder. The original A1 upper is included as well. I have an A1 regular stock included as well but not photographed
the stackman places his rifle directly in front of and centered on his body with the barrel to the rear. The heel of the rifle butt is on the ground on line with the toes of his shoes. The stackman grasps the rifle by the upper portion of the handguard with his left hand. The fir...
Aluminum alloysReceiversRiflesColorsOrganic acidsElectrolytesShot peeningRoom temperatureAn investigation to determine the suitability of integral color anodizing (ICA) for application to upper and lower receivers of the M16A rifle is described. Report includes details of laboratory tests comparing conventional...
A field evaluation was conducted of a sight rib designed by the author to improve the pointing qualities of the M16A1 and M16A2 rifles. The sight rib is an integral part of a new upper handguard and bridges the space between the front sight assembly and the carrying handle. It is parallel...
The fastening comprises a fixing point at each end of the rifle, the rear one comprising a peg (20) with a pierced head (21) to receive a buckle on the sling which projects from the upper surface of the rifle butt. The body of the peg is able to rotate inside the butt, where it...
WTS: Excellent condition Colt M16A1. It is currently pared with a SIG 14.5 piston upper. It has the anti-tilt buffer, KNS pin locks and has the Geissele Super Select Fire (SSF) MG trigger. You can easily double or triple tap this set up. This trigger is a select-fire combat trigger ...