A Retro Clone

[PaulTT-33]

Hey now there's a couple of real beauties. Can't imagine how dissimilar they would be to shoot. "ones for fighting, ones for fun"

I've been considering, and so far resisting, going down the AR-15 rabbit hole. I'm more drawn historically to the M-16 - M-4 style rifle. It might just be an age thing where I seem to identify more (and enjoy) the WW-2 to cold war era stuff.

Any tips on how how ease into the whole M-16 world without going broke would be appreciated.

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[browningautorifle]

Any tips on how how ease into the whole M-16 world without going broke

You can buy as you can afford and assemble later. Keep your eyes on CanadianGunNutz and find deals on things but make sure they're good and what you want. It'll be way cheaper than buying from across the border or from a dealer. As said, maybe pick things up at the gunshow too...

[AmEngRifles]

Hey now there's a couple of real beauties. Can't imagine how dissimilar they would be to shoot. "ones for fighting, ones for fun"

I've been considering, and so far resisting, going down the AR-15 rabbit hole. I'm more drawn historically to the M-16 - M-4 style rifle. It might just be an age thing where I seem to identify more (and enjoy) the WW-2 to cold war era stuff.

Any tips on how how ease into the whole M-16 world without going broke would be appreciated.

Paul, I would pick the ONE M-16 version you like most ( and I am figuring we are talking “clone” semi auto really, right?, and get that ONE. AR stuff is so cheap (except for the real retro stuff) that it is easy to fall into that rabbit hole. I did.

But if and when I get rid of most, my XM177E1 SBR clone will be my one and only.