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USMC88-93
04-09-2019, 16:24
Need to find appropriate triggers, and A1 buttplates. Then either get up the nerve to drive the roll pins into the trigger guards and Magazine catch without damaging the ears when doing so or have BPTactical finish out thee lower..
Basically have to finish out the lower parts kit.

Also need to find one more late style A1 stock for my second lower that isnt beat to hell. This is both sides of one rifle.

https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Weapons/A1%20uppers/A1%20both%20sides_zpsgbtilzjx.png (https://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Weapons/A1%20uppers/A1%20both%20sides_zpsgbtilzjx.png.html)
https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Weapons/A1%20uppers/A1%20stock%20on%20Nodak_zpsitrhguit.png (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Weapons/A1%20uppers/A1%20stock%20on%20Nodak_zpsitrhguit.png.html)
ray1970
04-09-2019, 17:06
If it doesn't have to be an authentic piece Cavalry Arms makes brand new A1 stocks.

https://www.cavmfg.com/C1-Buttstock-C1.htm
ray1970
04-09-2019, 17:16
Apparently Brownells offers A1 furniture as well.

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-parts/buttstocks/ar-15-retro-buttstocks-prod109339.aspx
JohnnyDrama
04-16-2019, 08:22
I used a C-clamp to put the pin in the trigger guard of one rifle I assembled. Just cover the parts with tape to keep from marring the finish. If you keep the ear properly supported using a punch isn't really that scary.
crays
04-16-2019, 08:38
I've got a trigger guard pin tool/vise (Wheeler I think), if you'd like to borrow it for a few days.

Like This One: https://www.cabelas.com/product/WHEELER-AR-TRIGGER-GUARD-TOOL/2215518.uts
Little Dutch
04-16-2019, 09:39
The link provided doesn't work for me. Awfully nice if you to offer to loan a tool out though.
crays
04-16-2019, 10:00
The link provided doesn't work for me. Awfully nice if you to offer to loan a tool out though.Well, it's not a chainsaw. ;-)

Sent from somewhere...
crays
04-16-2019, 10:02
Wheeler Engineering Delta Series trigger guard tool.


I changed the link to cabelas

Sent from somewhere...
USMC88-93
04-16-2019, 21:06
Got it done.... Just need to properly mount the flash hider and get a new buttplate for the stock. Then start on the second rifle.
https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Weapons/A1%20clones/Full%20rifle_zpsnuidpirj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Weapons/A1%20clones/Full%20rifle_zpsnuidpirj.jpg.html)
zteknik
04-16-2019, 21:14
Nice work!! Came out awesome!! [Beer]
Just like the ones we had in basic minus all the scuffs dents and dings.
FireMoth
05-04-2019, 09:14
Nice work!! Came out awesome!! [Beer]
Just like the ones we had in basic minus all the scuffs dents and dings.

It probably shoots straight, too.
zteknik
05-04-2019, 10:19
It probably shoots straight, too.
Aint that the truth!!
theGinsue
05-12-2019, 09:22
Gorgeous rifle. I'm envious as I've been wanting to do an A1 build and an Israeli clone for a few years now.

Can't wait to see the next one.
USMC88-93
05-12-2019, 20:57
Second one done here they both are. I will likely try to find another quality Type E stock and put an A1 Birdcage on it.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Weapons/A1%20clones/Both%20A1%202_zpsxdqteqd5.jpg (https://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Weapons/A1%20clones/Both%20A1%202_zpsxdqteqd5.jpg.html)
beast556
07-11-2019, 15:04
Very nice, I have been wanting a sp01 or m16a1 for some time to keep my A2 and A4 company.