BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 30, 2014 Been looking for an AR with a fixed carry handle. Wanted a more retro look. Today i picked up a Colt Match Target. 556 CMP HBAR. Crowned barrel with fixed carry handle. A2 stock with trapdoor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 30, 2014 I have one of those. That aint retro to me, we qualified with them and then played with A1s during AIT I hope you put a brake on that which looks somewhat like the A2 comp. Very nice rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted September 30, 2014 Nice stuff, buddy. Good luck with her. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 30, 2014 I have one of those. That aint retro to me, we qualified with them and then played with A1s during AIT ;)I hope you put a brake on that which looks somewhat like the A2 comp. Very nice rifle.Thats the plan and maybe some triangle handguards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted September 30, 2014 I have a few sources for triangle handguards and original A1 stocks if ya need...let me know..nice rifle pal.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 30, 2014 I have a few sources for triangle handguards and original A1 stocks if ya need...let me know..nice rifle pal..I would definitely be interested...thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm very partial to 20" heavy barrels though I do have 16's as well. 20's I love because mine shoot about 6" at 300 with irons and a good shooter could do better. And as far as fast handling? I can move a 20 ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted September 30, 2014 http://www.uscoreplicas.net/ Good company with just about anything you need for A1 clones..many grades available Http://www.gunpartscorp.com Some items with scattered availability If you want a good A1 length stock( with A2 buttplate).. http://www.cmmginc.com does one thats nice..have it on my SPR Perusing ar15 dot com EE will find you just about anything Sarco also has some stuff availble online Sportsmans guide has A1 furniture but youll have to ship it elsewhere I assume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted September 30, 2014 looks good. does it have the colt sear block and modified bolt carrier? i'm always looking at HBAR 20" A2 colts exactly like that but never know exactly how to determine if it has the sear block or not. i want to find one with small takedown/pivot pins and no sear block. i'd prefer standard trigger pins too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice...I've been looking around for a retro rifle as well. Was the colt new or used? I have been looking at the Olympic Arms model with the 20 inch barrel that fits the A1 model at Atlantic arms for $719. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 30, 2014 This was used. Barely. Has the original magazine, book and cleaning kit. No marks at all. Looking to add the dpms branson brake and a set of triangle handguards to make it a little more retro. The branson is the best i can do instead of a real a2 flash hider or 3 prong original. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted September 30, 2014 wouldnt the current handguards be the correct "retro" look with an a2 style brake? i thought triangle guards all had A1 uppers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 30, 2014 This is a Colt MT6601 made in 2007. You can make this into a CMP tack driver with just a few modifications. Add a free float assembly, change the front post and rear sight insert, add a two stage 4.5 trigger, a few tailored weights, and a sling. You would then have a modern NM "Garand", so to speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted September 30, 2014 A1 handguards look funny with A2 uppers IMHO. I also like A1 uppers because my brass doesn't get dented Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted September 30, 2014 Nice rig, Blueline. I love those 6601's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted October 1, 2014 The 6601s are shooters. I have one. I have seen many with 10-15,000 rounds on em that still shoot 2-2.5MOA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,682 Posted October 1, 2014 This was used. Barely. Has the original magazine, book and cleaning kit. No marks at all. Looking to add the dpms branson brake and a set of triangle handguards to make it a little more retro. The branson is the best i can do instead of a real a2 flash hider or 3 prong original. Try a EGW brake, its much nicer. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted October 1, 2014 Try a EGW brake, its much nicer. Very nice. I have the EGW A2 comp on several of my AR's. Great comp!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLHX 1 Posted October 1, 2014 Have you got out to shoot any of your old new guns yet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 1, 2014 Have you got out to shoot any of your old new guns yet!! Sadly, no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites