Sandman1957 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Not sure where to post this, if there is a better place let me know... First of all, I am sure I am not using the best terms on this rifle. I now have to pick up the books on the M16. Feel free to educate me on the correct model etc. Picked up a nice orginal "CAR-15", at least that's what they were called then by the guys who carried them. This is not property marked and was intended for overseas / foreign sales. I picked it up from David Spiwak who said it belonged to a Colt Factory worker who was liquidating his long time collection. The gun looks and fires great. However, I do not want to fire the original upper too much so I am assembling a 2d upper to use as my "shooter" upper. For this I am using an original M16A1 upper reciever, and the rest is non-Vietnam era parts. The barrel is 11.5 inches and I am looking for a non-NFA moderator to put on it. Have a lead on one, just waiting for more info from the seller. In the interim, I put on an original three prong flash hider, as a place holder. I actually like the way it looks and how short and light the set up is. If you have any pointers or recommend anyone for the moderator or gas ring (M203) let me know. This is the type of gun that the gents who trained me carried. Working on getting some Vietnam era photos. EnjoySandman1957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I do like the MAT-49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normal1959 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Very nice display you have there.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Carried a CAR 15 in El Salvador in 1989, quite common with the US aircrew members and advisors there at the time. Colt model 653 a slightly different CAR 15 version than the one you have with the 11.5 inch barrel. https://bpullignwoln...CrbGde/653.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 congrats on your new toy Steve........still waiting for my M16a2...its from the same collection as yours is....another 1.5 months+ in jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I am very happy with mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelkih Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Steve, Nice Colt! I have a like new 653, and they are great guns. Super light too compared to modern ARs. Enjoy! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 does 'brick' still make clone moderators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yes, he is the gent I am emailing. His photos look great. Do you have any experience with his products?Thanks in advance,Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anticus Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Well made part. I have one installed on my XM177E2 SBR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Sending out a postal money order to him tomorrow. Can't wait to get it in. For those that know me, this gun is a true legacy to the folks I served with... as is the UD-M42. Hope to retire in the next year or so. Maybe I can meet some of ya'll at one of the meets. In the interim, defending democracy keeps getting in the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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