AR-15 Stock Installation - The Firearms Forum

CountryGunsmith · 02-23-2003, 11:06 PM

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When installing a M16A1 stock on an AR-15, will any of the A2 trapdoor buttstock parts work?

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To my knowledge, they should install without any problem.
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I apologize for not being more specific. With the A1 buttstock being 5/8 inch shorter than the now current A2 version will the buffer, buffer tube, buffer spring, spacer and vented screw found in the A2 work? Can the A2 items be modified? It took me awhile to find the A1 buttstock and it came stripped. If I need some A1 specific parts - any recommendations for sources for things like buffer tubes, springs...etc, would be appreciated.

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Now I understand the question. The buffer tube/spring is different between the CAR and standard rifle. There are some A1 specific screws, available from Fulton Armory or DPMS.

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Thanks AntiqueDr! I guess the quest for parts goes on. Thanks also for the tip on Fulton Armory and DPMS - I'll check them out.

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Also check with Gun Parts Corp for parts too!
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02-23-2003, 11:06 PM	#1
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	AR-15 Stock Installation M1911A1user Member Posts: 9 (1/28/02 8:26:37 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del All M16A1 Stock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When installing a M16A1 stock on an AR-15, will any of the A2 trapdoor buttstock parts work? AntiqueDr Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1887 (1/28/02 9:09:41 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del ezSupporter Re: M16A1 Stock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To my knowledge, they should install without any problem. We Buy Guns! 1 - 100, Antique or Modern! www.apaxenterprises.com M1911A1user Member Posts: 10 (1/28/02 10:54:30 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del M16A1 Buttstock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I apologize for not being more specific. With the A1 buttstock being 5/8 inch shorter than the now current A2 version will the buffer, buffer tube, buffer spring, spacer and vented screw found in the A2 work? Can the A2 items be modified? It took me awhile to find the A1 buttstock and it came stripped. If I need some A1 specific parts - any recommendations for sources for things like buffer tubes, springs...etc, would be appreciated. TIA AntiqueDr Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1893 (1/28/02 11:55:49 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del ezSupporter Re: M16A1 Buttstock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now I understand the question. The buffer tube/spring is different between the CAR and standard rifle. There are some A1 specific screws, available from Fulton Armory or DPMS. We Buy Guns! 1 - 100, Antique or Modern! www.apaxenterprises.com M1911A1user Member Posts: 12 (1/28/02 2:23:41 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del M16A1 Buttstock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks AntiqueDr! I guess the quest for parts goes on. Thanks also for the tip on Fulton Armory and DPMS - I'll check them out. Tac401 Administrator Posts: 3480 (1/28/02 7:58:02 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del ezSupporter Re: M16A1 Buttstock Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also check with Gun Parts Corp for parts too! The Firearms Forum Vietnam Memories Bulletin Board Contact Administrator -->