Hello, I would like to pick your brains regarding the
Colt M16A1 parts kits that are available from various distributors. I have to admit that I haven't had a great interest in M16's/AR15's until stumbling onto these kits, which appear to have been out for some time now. My interets have steadily progressed from the M1 Garand, to the M14/M1A, and now possibly the M16A1/AR15.
Has anyone used one of these kits for a build? Are they actually genuine Colt parts with correct forging stamps? Anyone know where the rifles/kits originated? With all the fakes and reproductions out there of various gun-realted items, I am just leary that these could be some new production parts marketed as genuine Colt. I would only be interested in doing a build if they were genuine.
Finally, any particular vendor that would be better to buy from? Should a person buy the kit with the barrel or buy the barrel separate?
Thanks for your patience in helping a newbie out.
Gator73
Colt M16A1 parts kits that are available from various distributors. I have to admit that I haven't had a great interest in M16's/AR15's until stumbling onto these kits, which appear to have been out for some time now. My interets have steadily progressed from the M1 Garand, to the M14/M1A, and now possibly the M16A1/AR15.
Has anyone used one of these kits for a build? Are they actually genuine Colt parts with correct forging stamps? Anyone know where the rifles/kits originated? With all the fakes and reproductions out there of various gun-realted items, I am just leary that these could be some new production parts marketed as genuine Colt. I would only be interested in doing a build if they were genuine.
Finally, any particular vendor that would be better to buy from? Should a person buy the kit with the barrel or buy the barrel separate?
Thanks for your patience in helping a newbie out.
Gator73