hlhneast Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 No cure I tell ya! After gathering all the parts I need for my .300 project, I am thinking about the next one already. I would like to do an A2 clone next with an integral carry handle. Which manufacturers do you A2 builders prefer or have used in the past? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealWyattEarp Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I can't speak for everyone but I have used everyone from Colt to Model 1 Sales and have yet to have a bad one. Now, I'm sure someone has had a bad experience before but not me. If you are looking for new uppers it might be difficult to get a Colt. I am unaware of anyone else who would have had an A2 contract. Rock River Arms currently has them in stock I believe. Also, get it complete with rear sight assembly installed. A2's are a PITA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealWyattEarp Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Let me clarify my previous post. RRA has A2 uppers, but they are not Colt manufactured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlhneast Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thanks. Brownells has the Colts and DPMS. They are all stripped and yes I would like to find one that is assembled for the reasons you brought up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealWyattEarp Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Bushmaster also carries A2 uppers as well. I noticed there online catalog also had A1 uppers. Those are getting really scarce! I may have to pick up a few just to squirrel back for when they go extinct. BTW, I have two Bushmaster A2 rifles and both uppers have been great. I could highly recommend going that route with no hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktree Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I am unaware of anyone else who would have had an A2 contract. Rock River Arms currently has them in stock I believe. FN also made M16A2's, but I don't know if they still make A2 uppers. Used ones do occasionally turn up on the auction sites, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackleberryMCS Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 If interested, I have a complete FN M16A2 upper receiver with charging handle and FN contract BCG. The upper does not have feedramps. PM me for pics if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlhneast Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 If interested, I have a complete FN M16A2 upper receiver with charging handle and FN contract BCG. The upper does not have feedramps. PM me for pics if you like. A gracious offer sir! I am surprised you have some parts that are not destined for your next build. PM sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackleberryMCS Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 A gracious offer sir! I am surprised you have some parts that are not destined for your next build. PM sent! I got this with the intention of doing something, but I could not figure out what I was going to build. I have a flat-top upper with a charging handle and FN contract BCG as well. Not sure what to do with it either. I have already embarked on another M16A1 clone build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalguy Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Don't want to hijack this thread but my son wants an A2 and I've been looking for a 20 inch barrel with no luck. Anyone seen any government profile 20 inch barrels in stock anywhere? He doesn't want a HB. I was also wondering if I couldn't take an A2 barrel with triangular cap and just switch out with round cap. Thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackleberryMCS Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Don't want to hijack this thread but my son wants an A2 and I've been looking for a 20 inch barrel with no luck. Anyone seen any government profile 20 inch barrels in stock anywhere? He doesn't want a HB. I was also wondering if I couldn't take an A2 barrel with triangular cap and just switch out with round cap. Thoughts? Thanks. Here is a complete 20" A2 sub-assembly http://www.windhamweaponry.com/shopexd.asp?id=318#axzz3loGYSOfD Here is just the barrel assembly. http://www.windhamweaponry.com/shopexd.asp?id=309#axzz3TB9cn1sr You do not need to change the handguard endcap. The A2 handguards use the triangular endcap. Carbine handguards use the round endcap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalguy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks. I forgot about Windham. Just ordered the barrel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlhneast Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Great link Tack! That sub assembly has just about everything else I need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winkel Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 This doesn't answer the OP's question but have you considered a flat top upper with a detachable carry handle? It won't satisfy that desire to have an original A2 but does leave your options open to change it up in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlhneast Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Here is a complete 20" A2 sub-assembly http://www.windhamweaponry.com/shopexd.asp?id=318#axzz3loGYSOfD Here is just the barrel assembly. http://www.windhamweaponry.com/shopexd.asp?id=309#axzz3TB9cn1sr You do not need to change the handguard endcap. The A2 handguards use the triangular endcap. Carbine handguards use the round endcap. Tack, I assume you have purchased either the barrel or the sub assembly. If yes to the assembly, the Windham site says it includes the "sight base". Do you know if this means I will have to buy the sight post separately? I bought my first AR in January and am already pretty much into my third build. Do I have the disease?? No cure, no cure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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