Is this Colt worth it?

[Quick_Draw_McGraw]

I've seen a few online retailers selling these Colt M16 parts kits that you can build into a retro era semi auto setup.

Sportsmans guide has them here http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-military-colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx?a=593346

If I wanted to build a retro cool AR-15 would this be a good way to go? I'm not an AR-15 guy, so I have no clue on the subject.

 

[SMS]

They caught my eye too, but isn't there a takedown pin dimension issue?

 

[THE JOKER]

There wouldn't be pin issues.The barrel is not Colt and looks like it would need to be drilled for FSB pins.You might have a hard time finding a lower to color match.You could probably find a reasonable priced SP1

 

[Grumulkin]

Why would you ever buy one? The cheapest you'll get a receiver for is maybe $99 and by the time you put it all together with outdated parts you'll have about as much in the rifle as it would take to buy a new already assembled AR-15. In this case, I don't think old is really better.

 

[mmcbeat]

The barrel is in the white, you would have to have it finished.

Wonder if this is the same kit?

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info...ent-condition-/cPath/209_216/products_id/3920

100 bucks cheaper.

 

[SMS]

There wouldn't be pin issues.The barrel is not Colt and looks like it would need to be drilled for FSB pins.You might have a hard time finding a lower to color match.You could probably find a reasonable priced SP1

Aren't the takedown pin holes smaller on A1 era M16 uppers?....thought that wasn't common to currently available lowers.

 

[THE JOKER]

Aren't the takedown pin holes smaller on A1 era M16 uppers?....thought that wasn't common to currently available lowers.

If it is a M16 A1 upper it will have standard pins the Colt AR15's had the large hole screw in front pivot pin for several years.A bushing and or a smaller screw pin will inable you to swap any upper/lower

 

[mr ed]

don't ATF still have the rules about no M16 hammer, trigger, disconnector or bolt carriers allowed.
If you have to change out all that stuff its over priced junk.

 

[Glocktogo]

You can have the FA carrier, but not the fire control parts.