Lets see your .223 California Legal Self Loading Rifle!

[ExtremeX]

Which flashlight is that? I like it.

[Jeffu]

Which flashlight is that? I like it.

Surefire M951 + FM63 IR filter

[pyro3k2]

that's a m16a1 not m16a3

m16a1 - as seen in previously posted photo
m16a2 - changed the rear sight, added chrome lining, added Forward assist, changed handguard to the more traditional looking clam shell from the triangular one.
m16a3 - changes from the a2 - detachable carry handle with 1913 rails for optics mounting
m16a4 - changes from the a3 - Knights arm. quad rail with KAC rail covers and KAC vert. foregrip and then ACOG on top.

feel free to add anything I may have left out.
But the OP was a clone of the m16a3 which may not seem like a huge difference but in reality it's a $1,600-$1,800 difference in price. Either way a great looking rifle and has inspired me to ditch all my mall ninja gear +1 billion to OP

[andrewj]

m16a3 - changes from the a2 - detachable carry handle with 1913 rails for optics mounting

Coincidentally, I was actually looking at the history of the M16 a few weeks ago and IIRC, the M16A3 is simply an M16A2 with an M16/M16A1 fire control group (Safe/Semi/Auto). I don't think the A3's had detachable carry handles, RAS, and whatnot. I'm not certain though, I'll look for some verification.


ETA:
Looks like we are both kinda right. It appears that it is "possible" that some A3's have all the knick-knack paddy-whacks of the A4's

"More recently some M16A3s have been ordered along with larger batches of M16A4s, it is possible that these late production M16A3s share the detachable carrying handle and RAS of the M16A4"

http://guns.wikia.com/wiki/Colt_M16A3

So I suppose if your M16A4 fires full auto, then its actually an A3
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Pic thread... old pic

[thmpr]

great rifles....hopefully I can contribute soon.

[Daze]

Spikes Custom

Think this may be my favorite build so far



Spikes Stryker Custom matched Upper/Lower DE
Spikes Fail Zero 5.56MM BCG
Spikes Enhanced LPK (Fail Zero-hammer,trigger,disconnect/Ambi-Selector/KNS Pins/Billet winter trigger guard.)
Prince50 Bullet Button
Spikes Ergo Grip
Daniel Defense CHF 16" Barrel cut to 13.7" with Noveske KX-3 pinned/welded for OAL of 16"
Daniel Defense Omega X 12" FSP Rail System
BCM Gunfighter charging handle.
JD Machine Rail Height Gas Block (CLGS)
Magpul-ACS,BAD,RVG,ASAP,MBUS
VTAC-Offset light mount
Fenix TK11R2 with Li-ion 18650 240 Lumens
PEQ15-green LAM with pressure pad (not IR)
Vortex Strikefire Red Dot in high rise mount for ACW
Magpul 10/30 PMAG with strikeplate.

MBUS has been swapped for Troy flip up BUIS since photo - thx for looking

[Jeffu]

beautiful

Think this may be my favorite build so far



Spikes Stryker Custom matched Upper/Lower DE
Spikes Fail Zero 5.56MM BCG
Spikes Enhanced LPK (Fail Zero-hammer,trigger,disconnect/Ambi-Selector/KNS Pins/Billet winter trigger guard.)
Prince50 Bullet Button
Spikes Ergo Grip
Daniel Defense CHF 16" Barrel cut to 13.7" with Noveske KX-3 pinned/welded for OAL of 16"
Daniel Defense Omega X 12" FSP Rail System
BCM Gunfighter charging handle.
JD Machine Rail Height Gas Block (CLGS)
Magpul-ACS,BAD,RVG,ASAP,MBUS
VTAC-Offset light mount
Fenix TK11R2 with Li-ion 18650 240 Lumens
PEQ15-green LAM with pressure pad (not IR)
Vortex Strikefire Red Dot in high rise mount for ACW
Magpul 10/30 PMAG with strikeplate.

MBUS has been swapped for Troy flip up BUIS since photo - thx for looking

[furman]

First AR build

I have had an AR upper sitting in my safe for at least 10 years (don't ask me why!) It's a Bushmaster, with Carbine gas setup. Has 16 inch barrel, used longer handguard etc because I feel it handles better.

Got a Stag lower from Rifle Gear (great place). Looked at a few and found one that seemed to be a good fit. Installed a trigger set made by Bill Springfield, which is darned near perfect at 4-4.5 lbs, just the right amount of take up and almost no overtravel. (and a great deal, too).

Added Magpul forearm grip, which I find is more ergonomic and facilitates "natural" pointing of the rifle. Short rail on the front holds a DD offset flashlight mount and Surefire LED flashlight.

Bought an Eotech 512 from a CG member. Flip up sights front and rear. Can use the flip-ups through the window - they also match the dot perfectly. I was skeptical before about optical sights like this, but this thing has won me over. It's FAST. Mounted it close to the center of the rifle, as per the guys at Magpul Dynamics.

Took it to the range yesterday and sighted it in. Very accurate for a carbine.

[650IS350]

Daze, I'm diggin the rifle man....

[Daze]

Thanks

Daze, I'm diggin the rifle man....

It shoots like a dream too..

[Danielp59]

Heres a couple of mine.


Specs:
14.5 Dpms barrel with vortex suppressor permanently attached
mil spec upper
adams arms gas piston system
vltor cas v el
eotech xps2
M&p lower
Vltor stock
Timney skeltonized trigger and a couple of other odds and ends.

ACR basic with enhanced stock and rail
Magpul AFG
Aimpoint H-1 with American Defense QD mount.

[bayareasrick]

Surefire M951 + FM63 IR filter

I know it's been said many many times before but your photographs are AWESOME!

[Jeffu]

I know it's been said many many times before but your photographs are AWESOME!

Thank you for the compliment

[Lower86]

I dont want to sound like a dick but thats a m16a3 clone, the a4's have the quad rail and ACOG on top. But never the less there is something about that style thats just down right sexy. Im going to ditch all my tacticool gear and just go for something like that.

That is indeed an M16A4 clone. Detatchable carry handle on flattop reciever, otherwise just like an A2.
Accessories have nothing to do with the nomenclature. This is how they come out of the box from FN


-KAC rail systems are seperately issued and attatched by unit armorers (they come with the foregrip and rail panels) Also, they are not universally issued, many A4s lack them, i.e. many A4s with M203 grenade launchers still have the old plastic slotted heat shield with leaf sight mounted on them.

-Optics (not just ACOGs, but m68s, EOtechs, etc), grenade launchers, IR lasers, BUIS are all seperately issued.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

Wow! Looks sweet.

Here's one of mine, pic quality sucks, just took it to sell the lower today and figured I might as well get some mileage out of it.

Didn't know about this thread, I think this is a more appropriate place to post it in. I accidentally, jacked THT's KISS thread.

My apologies to THT, I really dig your KISS concept.

Mods, you guys can delete the other one in THT's thread to avoid a dupe and any further thread jacking.

Any How its my KISSed-out RECCE Rifle.

Specs:
-Bushmaster Dissy Upper
-Stag-15 lower
-Sully Stock
-Ergo Grip
-DPMS LPK
-Magpul Trigger Guard & Ranger Plates
-NHMTG 10/20 Mags