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Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns => Rifles => Topic started by: RobertH on December 19, 2009, 06:33:55 PM

Title: Should I buy this? (link included)
Post by: RobertH on December 19, 2009, 06:33:55 PM

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

how much would a reciever cost for this?

ive been keeping track of this since i saw a posting on ar15.com.  any thoughts?

ps - its not a class 3 firearm.

Title: Re: Should I buy this? (link included)
Post by: Glock 1 on December 19, 2009, 07:33:31 PM

A lower receiver will cost between $100-$125.  Paying $645 + s/h puts you about $800 and it still needs to be assembled!  Looks like a great project.  I built my M4 for $525.

You can get a NEW parts kit from Model 1 sales and then get a lower receiver for alot less!  Not telling you how to spend your money, but I personally would pass it up just for the price!

www.model1sales.com (http://www.model1sales.com)

Thanks! B.

Title: Re: Should I buy this? (link included)
Post by: FarmerRick on December 20, 2009, 08:53:16 AM

  $599 at J&G sales(backordered) but check out the picture:

(http://www.jgsales.com/images/1%20Colt%20M16A1%20Parts%20Kit%207-2185.jpg)

Notice the barrel is not finished, has not had the front sight attached(special fixture needed to be attached properly) and the kit possibly come with burst or full auto parts.  The ATF has ruled that possession of those parts constitutes the possession a class III weapon.

I would definitely pass.  There are much better deals out there.

Title: Re: Should I buy this? (link included)
Post by: Glock 1 on December 20, 2009, 09:33:00 AM

Rick is correct.  I believe there is 7 parts to make an AR go Fast-ATF's position is if you have only 1 of any of these 7 items constitutes possession of a machine-gun!

I wouldn't take the chance.

Agreeing with Rick, there are complete kits out there that have all the "correct" and "legal" components that are alot cheaper!

Thanks! B.

Title: Re: Should I buy this? (link included)
Post by: RobertH on December 23, 2009, 07:13:39 PM

ya, those are all good points.  i emailed that company and they said it does not have the reciever or the disconnector so its not a functional firearm so it can be shipped to my house.  they did not mention anything about the other insides which make a MG.  ive decided to pass on this even though i wouldn't mind another addition to my collection.

i gotta save up for a really good sight for my AR.