M16A4 Build

[Sling10mm]

Considering doing a M16A4 clone build. Any suggestions for a barrel? I know 20", and I'm thinking maybe a Wylde chamber, but 5.56 NATO would suffice. Kinda would prefer parkerized versus stainless, but maybe nitride/melonite would be ok. What about profile? Brownell's has Criterion barrels (never heard of them) in both HBAR and "Hybrid" (light) profiles. $270 for either.

Suggestions on the A2 stock would be good too. I picked one up from Midway about a year ago and it was terrible, but I can't remember what brand it was. Ended up returning it and getting a fixed Magpul stock for that build.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Cerberus]

20" chrome lined, 1:7 twist, actual 5.56 chamber government profile. All of them I've seen have had KAC rails.

 

[Vigilant]

Considering doing a M16A4 clone build. Any suggestions for a barrel? I know 20", and I'm thinking maybe a Wylde chamber, but 5.56 NATO would suffice. Kinda would prefer parkerized versus stainless, but maybe nitride/melonite would be ok. What about profile? Brownell's has Criterion barrels (never heard of them) in both HBAR and "Hybrid" (light) profiles. $270 for either.

Suggestions on the A2 stock would be good too. I picked one up from Midway about a year ago and it was terrible, but I can't remember what brand it was. Ended up returning it and getting a fixed Magpul stock for that build.

Any help would be appreciated.

Do you want a "clone", or something similar? Cerebus pretty much outlined it!

 

[smidrow]

this is what I want to build but a clone m16A1 contribute to NAM... I love these rifles

 

[Sling10mm]

I'm leaning clone, at least as far as looks, but would still be ok with the NATO chamber. I would prefer the standard hand guards over the railed system too. Any thoughts on a good make of barrel as described by Cerberus?

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[451_Detonics]

Considering doing a M16A4 clone build. Any suggestions for a barrel? I know 20", and I'm thinking maybe a Wylde chamber, but 5.56 NATO would suffice. Kinda would prefer parkerized versus stainless, but maybe nitride/melonite would be ok. What about profile? Brownell's has Criterion barrels (never heard of them) in both HBAR and "Hybrid" (light) profiles. $270 for either.

Suggestions on the A2 stock would be good too. I picked one up from Midway about a year ago and it was terrible, but I can't remember what brand it was. Ended up returning it and getting a fixed Magpul stock for that build.

Any help would be appreciated.

might try here for furniture U.S. Collectors Ordnance - USGI M16 A1 handguards buttplates and pistol grips

 

[USMC-Johnson]

FNH 20" rifle length barrel? should pretty much be what your looking for.

 

[Fordtough25]

I grabbed a PSA 20" FN chrome lined upper several years back, it will shoot lights out.

 

[Hogwylde]

M16A4..............a safe/semi/burst selective fire NFA weapon. Sounds like it's gonna get expensive real quick.

 

[BigMoose]

Considering doing a M16A4 clone build. Any suggestions for a barrel? I know 20", and I'm thinking maybe a Wylde chamber, but 5.56 NATO would suffice. Kinda would prefer parkerized versus stainless, but maybe nitride/melonite would be ok. What about profile? Brownell's has Criterion barrels (never heard of them) in both HBAR and "Hybrid" (light) profiles. $270 for either.

Suggestions on the A2 stock would be good too. I picked one up from Midway about a year ago and it was terrible, but I can't remember what brand it was. Ended up returning it and getting a fixed Magpul stock for that build.

Any help would be appreciated.

Traildust surplus in Bloomington has -real- unfired USGI m16a4 barrels for a decent price. $140 ish if I remember right.

The surplus in Bedford has them too.

they come with an F marked FSB

Both will have A2 but stocks too, plus the A2 guards and a butt ton of other GI parts

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Here you go. if you want as close as you can get.

FN - The World's Most Battle-Proven Firearms? :: FN 15? Military Collector M4/M16

 

[03A3]

If you keep watch on the Knight's Armament site you might be able to buy the M5 RAS "seconds" for $150.
I'm not sure how often that deal comes along anymore. They show out of stock right now.

 

[TheDude]

m16a4 (clone) picture thread - AR15.COM

Ton of info here for a build.

 

[Sling10mm]

Holy cow! Thanks for all of the info/leads folks. Much appreciated. I wouldn't mind having the FN gun complete, but plan on building this one. Look forward to digging through some surplus parts!

 

[Sling10mm]

Oh, and yeah, I'm thinking I like the A2 hand guards versus the KAC rail, but still waffling a little. I don't plan on hanging any doo-dads on the rails, so don't think the added weight and cost is worth it.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

M16a2 is a sexy rifle. Go with fixed carry handle upper and do an A2 build.

 

[03A3]

Speaking of A4 rifles, I noticed that G&R Tactical has the Colt AR15A4 in stock. I thought those had dried up, but maybe there was another run of them lately.
The Colt was actually a little less than the BCM A4.
They also have complete 20" FN uppers.

 

[sig1473]

This is what you need. Wait until they come back in stock.http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...ls/m16-a2-5-56-20-rifle-barrel-prod77932.aspx

 

[BigMoose]

Traildust had some real USGI KAC rails too for the A4

 

[Sling10mm]

Yeah, I saw that barrel at Brownell's. The price is good, especially since it comes with other parts. I wonder who makes it.

FN has barrels in stock, but they are $380. I don't mind putting money into the barrel though.

I would like to check out Traildust and Bedford Surplus, but that would be a 2 hour drive for me. Might make a good Saturday trip some time.