Skeletonized lightweight AR-15

[rviray]

Interesting side note, Colt originally wanted to build the m16 like this and some prototypes were built and command ultra high prices. For the time period they could not pull it off.

I can imagine...we have come a long way with polymer development. I would venture to guess that the next big thing for gun manufacturers would be a sturdy 3D printed lower. We are probably a few years out on that one.

 

[Raven]

Looking forward to some torture tests

 

[rviray]

Wait... you cant swap out a trigger?

No...I think you can.

 

[Raven]

No...I think you can.

Yeah, saw that at the bottom and changed the post. They said "integral" at the top

 

[Raven]

Yeah, saw that at the bottom and changed the post. They said "integral" at the top

The one time I get in trouble for NOT reading ahead in class

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Looking forward to some torture tests

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I posted my reply before you posted the specs on it. Way too many rules for me to abide by, would probably void the warranty because I would putz around with it way too much (momma always said if you play with it too much, you'll go blind)...lol. But, an A2 upper would give it that classic look. What upper do you plan to put on it?

Nothing to putz with really. Not sure on what upper yet. I've got an a1,a2 and a sidecharger or slick flatop. Caliber? 5.56 pencil 1:7 or 1:12 or may build 16 inch 6.8 hunting rig.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

It is cool that they used the carbine buffer and spring though.

 

[rviray]

Just wondering how many world class benchrest shooters,of ranges from 100 to 1000yds, use pencil bbls wrapped in carbon fiber for thier lightness ??
How about BR50 22 rimfire shooters ?? How about the AR competative shooters ?? Do they seek out or intentionally lighten their competition guns ??
Just wondering. Just trying to learn.
NOW - -> If you were assured that all your shots were gonna be from the offhand,standing,unsupported position . . . then go light. --- SAWMAN

Just saw this article...

Competition AR-15 Build – Featherweight Beast - Guns and Ammo

This custom competition AR-15 only weighs 3 pounds, 13 ounces, but it performs like a champion.

www.gunsandammo.com

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Ya need to watch this, push ups, pull ups, ran over 2x and wacked on a post.... still shooting.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Here this is cool too. History of the mono reciever Colt and others

 

[SAWMAN]

For me - -> the real turn off is the non adjustable LOP.
I like 'em short. 13.25 down to about 12.00 inches. Depending on which scope/sight mounted (or none). --- SAWMAN

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

For me - -> the real turn off is the non adjustable LOP.
I like 'em short. 13.25 down to about 12.00 inches. Depending on which scope/sight mounted (or none). --- SAWMAN

This is 13 same as the A1.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Assembled with monolithic lower (25.5 oz) Used the early colt m16 upper on it. Man is it light. 1:12T. Need to weigh it. Fit is fantastic, barely any light thru the upper/lower. Going to get another lower if I can.

 

[rviray]

Assembled with monolithic lower (25.5 oz) Used the early colt m16 upper on it. Man is it light. 1:12T. Need to weigh it. Fit is fantastic, barely any light thru the upper/lower. Going to get another lower if I can.

I like the look...but you don't like the monolithic lower? Why are you getting another lower?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I like the look...but you don't like the monolithic lower? Why are you getting another lower?

Ah, another monolithic!! It's the future. Want to build a 6.8 hunter. 16inch or so. They are going to make the kp15 in other colors. Fde maybe or odg.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Swapped out the handguards for a better color match. Retro ones, not orginal GI. Saving those for a someday colt build.

 

[rviray]

This weekend, I want to air-cure cerakote the skeleton receiver sets and some of the other ar parts to complete the build the following weekend (takes about 5-6 days to fully cure that type of cerakote). Going with a burnt bronze and black color scheme. If it comes out ok, I'm more than willing to air-cure that polymer lower for you. Which reminds me, I gotta get some more cerakote colors.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

This weekend, I want to air-cure cerakote the skeleton receiver sets and some of the other ar parts to complete the build the following weekend (takes about 5-6 days to fully cure that type of cerakote). Going with a burnt bronze and black color scheme. If it comes out ok, I'm more than willing to air-cure that polymer lower for you. Which reminds me, I gotta get some more cerakote colors.

The lower is 100% lifetime warrantee if ya don't paint or dremel it. Only other thing it needs is a gi clip sling

 

[rviray]

The lower is 100% lifetime warrantee if ya don't paint or dremel it. Only other thing it needs is a gi clip sling

Interesting that painting it voids the warranty. But it kind of makes sense...