I wanted opionions. I have an 11.5" set up with a flat top and DPMS rear A2. I know the A2 isn’t really need for a 11.5" but I use the RIBZ so I can set it for 25,50,100,200 yards with a few clicks.
My question is, I was thinking of putting an A2 upper on it for a Colt Commando style carbine.
Every rifle I have has a flat top, but the A2 set up is about as clean as it gets.
I know it’s my rifle to do with as I want but I would like opinions on what you would do.
Thanks,
Dave
whats the weapons purpose?
Simple range/home defense.
I already have a carbine I used on the PD set up with light, Aimpoint, DD lite rail, vfg.
I have others that are scoped or fitted with flat tops and iron sights.
I have a removable carry handle for it and have the removable A2 rear on it now.
So to answer the question, it’s an extra carbine. I want to keep it as KISS as I can.
sounds like a perfectly good idea to me, then. i have been really tempted to go A2 upper recently myself… having grown up on an m16a2, it’s a big nostalgia thing for me.
i did go with an A2 carry handle on my last upper project… partly because i just don’t want to drop dime on a new aimpoint right now, but mostly because i figured i should try to get back into irons a bit. i only started using RDSs about 3 years ago, and haven’t really done ANY iron shooting since… when the world ends, there will be no batteries, afterall.
ETA: and shorties with A2s are fricken sectsy. i’d love to see pics when you’re done.
I’m seriously considering it. I always liked the look. It’s very simple, and you don’t see many any more.
Thanks for the response.
Id do a flat top with a carry handle. That way you atleast have the ability to add an optic later if you wish.
I think it is a great idea. I want to do one myself too. Check out the the vintage AR section here on m4c there have been a few recent photos of just this type of gun.
Funny, I got out of the Navy in 76. I had an M14.
Never laid hands on an AR until 1999.
Now I want something retro.
I like the way an A2/A1 fits in my hands as I carry it. Like BKB it is what I grew up with.
I had some issues. The indexing pin fell out of the barrel. Had to get another.
I like it very much. Looks nice and clean.
Thanks. Just something about a plain carbine. I left the MOE stock on because I use the lower for other uppers.
Looks great with the MOE and PMag a little old and a little new.