Colt AR 15-A2 Gov't Carbine Ammo question

[ShaveTail]

Looks pretty sweet! You attached the suppressor permanently to stay out of the SBR category, correct? I didn't know it for sure when I bought it, but I think it's neat that mine was probably issued to a police department somewhere since it was made in 96. There are some scuffs in the park on the barrel; tactical light, do you think?

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[LeagleEagle]

Looks pretty sweet! You attached the suppressor permanently to stay out of the SBR category, correct? I didn't know it for sure when I bought it, but I think it's neat that mine was probably issued to a police department somewhere since it was made in 96. There are some scuffs in the park on the barrel; tactical light, do you think?

Right, 14.7" is enough to permanently attach the regular A2 FH and bring it up to 16". With a 14.5" barrel you need to use and extended FH. I also put the older style CAR handguards and fiberlite buttstock on it.

[ShaveTail]

Odd question: I notice that you (and most others that I've seen photos of) have removed the rear sling swivel and use the inlet hole in the stock itself. Is that just to avoid the rattle? I stuck a surplus M14 sling on mine. Just curious.

Oh--and I received the ammo a few days ago!