What happened to all of the A2s?

[Capbyrd]

Always wanted to build an A2 clone but never got around to.   Finally made up my mind and set aside a lower and now all of the A2 stuff is gone.  Figures that would be my luck.  Time to start hitting the secondary I suppose. 

[KKing]

You mean like an original A2 upper? Or a current production lookalike?


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[Capbyrd]

Current production is fine.  I remember not too terribly long ago Palmetto had complete uppers for something like 399 with FN barrels.  Those are long gone.  But even finding a stripped upper looks like its a scavenger hunt these days.  I just hate that flat tops have become so popular that places aren't even carrying the older style stuff.  

[Omega]

10 minutes ago, Capbyrd said:

Current production is fine.  I remember not too terribly long ago Palmetto had complete uppers for something like 399 with FN barrels.  Those are long gone.  But even finding a stripped upper looks like its a scavenger hunt these days.  I just hate that flat tops have become so popular that places aren't even carrying the older style stuff.  

Still do, I get their emails with them all the time.  This one doesn't have the rear sight/handle, but those are cheap too.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-rifle-length-5-56-nato-1-7-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle-1.html?trk_msg=1OFFJERLCTQKB1H0T5DVBOHPDK&trk_contact=FF7IP4D99HJPE49NLEIJFMQ784&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fpalmettostatearmory.com%2fpsa-20-rifle-length-5-56-nato-1-7-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle-1.html&utm_campaign=Daily+Deals+Email&utm_content=12%3a00+Email 

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[Capbyrd]

30 minutes ago, Omega said:

Still do, I get their emails with them all the time.  This one doesn't have the rear sight/handle, but those are cheap too.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-rifle-length-5-56-nato-1-7-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle-1.html?trk_msg=1OFFJERLCTQKB1H0T5DVBOHPDK&trk_contact=FF7IP4D99HJPE49NLEIJFMQ784&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fpalmettostatearmory.com%2fpsa-20-rifle-length-5-56-nato-1-7-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle-1.html&utm_campaign=Daily+Deals+Email&utm_content=12%3a00+Email 

yeah thats a 20 inch barrel but not an A2.  And I don't want a detachable carry handle. 

[mikegideon]

I built one a few years ago. At the time, the only place I could find an A2 barrel was BCM, and then had to send it off to get the front sight/gas block installed.

I have a new DPMS rear site kit if you find an upper receiver.

[Garufa]

Only a few options out there but if you want to get started now:

Upper:  http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/stripped-a2-upper-receiver-sku231000152-17601-41420.aspx

Upper Parts Kit:  http://www.midwayusa.com/product/124132/dpms-upper-receiver-parts-kit-ar-15-a2-matte

Barrel:  http://www.midwayusa.com/product/164782/olympic-arms-barrel-ar-15-223-remington-1-in-9-twist-16-chrome-moly-matte-with-front-sight

 

Or here's a complete upper:  http://www.midwayusa.com/product/663709/olympic-arms-ar-15-a2-upper-receiver-assembly-223-remington-20-barrel

Edited December 7, 2016 by Garufa

[mikegideon]

www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=278

Call them for lead time

Edited December 7, 2016 by mikegideon

[mikegideon]

[Capbyrd]

Thanks y'all.  I knew I could find the stuff.  I was more commenting on how quickly all of it kinda faded away.  I understand there are still a few out there but they used to be EVERYWHERE! 

[mikegideon]

It was starting to thin out when I built mine, maybe 3 years ago

[Capbyrd]

I guess I just didn't notice.  Wish I had.  Oh well.  

 

[Omega]

Yea, I never really liked A2s, just hate having a scope that high.  When I got my first AR, during the AR depression, I ordered an M&P flattop.  It took almost a year to get but at the then $800 it was a steal, now I can make two for that price.  Anyway, I still have a detachable sight/handle with a scope mount which I traded for, I figured I would use it as trading fodder for AR parts I wanted later.

[mikegideon]

33 minutes ago, Capbyrd said:

I guess I just didn't notice.  Wish I had.  Oh well.  

 

The upper receivers seem to be the only shortage.  Like I said, you are welcome to this rear site kit. It's a DPMS.

[Wingshooter]

I'd like to do a retro build someday also. Can you still get the triangle hanguards anywhere at an affordable price?

[Capbyrd]

37 minutes ago, mikegideon said:

The upper receivers seem to be the only shortage.  Like I said, you are welcome to this rear site kit. It's a DPMS.

Thanks Mike.  I have another project ahead of this one so its going to be first half of next year but I'll let you know. 

 

[Fourtyfive]

2 hours ago, Wingshooter said:

I'd like to do a retro build someday also. Can you still get the triangle hanguards anywhere at an affordable price?

http://www.jsesurplus.com/a1trianglecarbinehandguard.aspx

[Wingshooter]

5 minutes ago, Fourtyfive said:

http://www.jsesurplus.com/a1trianglecarbinehandguard.aspx

Good find  I don't see them for the rifle length though

[Fourtyfive]

1 minute ago, Wingshooter said:

Good find  I don't see them for the rifle length though

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=m16a1 handguards&LH_FS=1&LH_BIN=1&clk_rvr_id=1136068044146&gclid=CO-s-_aV49ACFdgGgQodPjkKsw&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=69&crlp=155227966036_212&rlsatarget=kwd-11643285359&keyword=m16a1+handguards&treatment_id=7&poi=&adpos=1o1&device=t&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-42618-2056-0%2F2%3Fmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fsch%252Fi.html%253F_nkw%253Dm16a1%252520handguards%2526LH_FS%253D1%2526LH_BIN%253D1%26keyword%3Dm16a1%2520handguards%26crlp%3D155227966036_212%26MT_ID%3D69%26geo_id%3D10232%26rlsatarget%3Dkwd-11643285359%26adpos%3D1o1%26device%3Dt%26poi%3D%26loc%3D9013184%26treatment_id%3D7%26gclid%3DCO-s-_aV49ACFdgGgQodPjkKsw%26srcrot%3D711-42618-2056-0%26rvr_id%3D1136068044146

[Wingshooter]

2 minutes ago, Fourtyfive said:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=m16a1 handguards&LH_FS=1&LH_BIN=1&clk_rvr_id=1136068044146&gclid=CO-s-_aV49ACFdgGgQodPjkKsw&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=69&crlp=155227966036_212&rlsatarget=kwd-11643285359&keyword=m16a1+handguards&treatment_id=7&poi=&adpos=1o1&device=t&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-42618-2056-0%2F2%3Fmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fsch%252Fi.html%253F_nkw%253Dm16a1%252520handguards%2526LH_FS%253D1%2526LH_BIN%253D1%26keyword%3Dm16a1%2520handguards%26crlp%3D155227966036_212%26MT_ID%3D69%26geo_id%3D10232%26rlsatarget%3Dkwd-11643285359%26adpos%3D1o1%26device%3Dt%26poi%3D%26loc%3D9013184%26treatment_id%3D7%26gclid%3DCO-s-_aV49ACFdgGgQodPjkKsw%26srcrot%3D711-42618-2056-0%26rvr_id%3D1136068044146

Sweet! Forgot about Ebay, and it's great for that kind of stuff.

[mikegideon]

3 hours ago, Wingshooter said:

I'd like to do a retro build someday also. Can you still get the triangle hanguards anywhere at an affordable price?

When I did my A2, you couldn't get new ones. After doing some looking, I kinda determined that an A2 is as old as you can go and still get new parts.

[Wingshooter]

Found this too

http://www.uscollectorsordnance.com/new-website-2016.html

 

[SmokyBaer]

Back when i was getting a retro build together, a TGO member put me onto NODAK SPUD.

There's more going on there besides AR uppers... Real deal retro copies and historical facts.  I found that site very interesting.  They even offer the very early original "finger" charging handle upper with brown furniture.  Now that'd be a hoot at the range. 

Anyways, i did do a deal with them and even tho the fella isn't the best at communication, i can truly say he knows his product and when i got my parts they were perfect.  Check out the other retro links on their website too.  All kinds of info.

 

 

Edited December 8, 2016 by SmokyBaer

[KKing]

Back when i was getting a retro build together, a TGO member put me onto NODAK SPUD.
There's more going on there besides AR uppers... Real deal retro copies and historical facts.  I found that site very interesting.  They even offer the very early original "finger" charging handle upper with brown furniture.  Now that'd be a hoot at the range. 
Anyways, i did do a deal with them and even tho the fella isn't the best at communication, i can truly say he knows his product and when i got my parts they were perfect.  Check out the other retro links on their website too.  All kinds of info.
 
 

Well done sir. This is the company I had in mind and could not remember the name