built a M16A1 clone this winter

[micmacman]

micmacman, yes it's difficult to build a completely accurate M16A1. I built mine a long time ago when NoDak Spud was the only game in town for retro lowers. Fortunately, I grabbed a couple of the short lived Sportsman's Guide's M16A1 parts kits while they were available and built myself a very good replica of the rifle, no fun button, of course. I take it out now and then to Carbine matches at my club which brings a laugh from everyone since I usually bring one of my custom built full-race AR's.

yup , i always meant to grab one of NoDaks top cocker uppers ,put it off for too long , when i went to go and grab it they were out ,and as you know they just stopped the retro line all together , are they even still in business?

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Too bad, I've had about three steel old style wrenches here that I've been using forever. They've never let me down...

i am seriously doubting Colt used any anti seize or nut butter , once i get the D ring cut off i will score the barrel nut on opposite sides and touch some heat , and the pipe wrench will do the rest , scoring the sides is a trick i figured out removing neutered Mak90 front sight bases ,it allows the metal to flex just enough that when you apply pressure it relieves its grip it has enough to allow it to free up