A1 C7 Stripped Uppers OOS NOW

[CTS Tactical]

From retrorifles:

C7 (M16A1E1) Upper Receiver. This was a "transitional" model since it had a Shell Deflector for left hand shooters (like the A2) but otherwise retained A1 features.

Used most famously by Delta in the Mogadishu Fight and the Canadian issue rifles/carbines.

C7 / C8 / M16A1E1 Upper Receiver

C7 (M16A1E1) Upper Receiver. This was a "transitional" model since it had a Shell Deflector for left hand shooters (like the A2) but otherwise retained A1 f...

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Ok, that makes sense. I just would have felt better if they had designated it as the M16A1E1. I was originally issued an A1 in mid 70s and would like to find an upper that would be correct to that rifle. Just threw me off when I saw the brass deflector. Back in my day if you were a lefty you got the goofy rig that clipped up under the carry handle for range use but otherwise just had to take your chances with hot brass.
In '81 I was in inactive reserve. I joined up in the Coast Guard in '83 and they were so behind that we were still using A1 rifles. That is where I saw the XM16 with no forward assist. This was long before there was any Dept of Homeland Security. Now they get the best stuff first. Back then we got hand me downs.

 

[fast306stang]

Ok, that makes sense. I just would have felt better if they had designated it as the M16A1E1. I was originally issued an A1 in mid 70s and would like to find an upper that would be correct to that rifle. Just threw me off when I saw the brass deflector. Back in my day if you were a lefty you got the goofy rig that clipped up under the carry handle for range use but otherwise just had to take your chances with hot brass.

I understand that completely, they didn't exactly make it clear lol!

 

[fast306stang]

Ok, that makes sense. I just would have felt better if they had designated it as the M16A1E1. I was originally issued an A1 in mid 70s and would like to find an upper that would be correct to that rifle. Just threw me off when I saw the brass deflector. Back in my day if you were a lefty you got the goofy rig that clipped up under the carry handle for range use but otherwise just had to take your chances with hot brass.

No kidding, as soon as I replied I got an email from Shark Arms that they got some stripped A1 uppers in stock. I can't look at the webpage on this computer so you'll have to find their website since I can't post a link

I think they're reproductions but I'm not sure

 

[palmettomoon]

Got any more pics of that? Looks very close to what I'm trying to mimic.

Sure. It's on an old A2 lower right now. I just bought a Brownells (Nodak Spud produced) XM16E1 lower receiver for it but even that's not 100% "correct."

 

[CTS Tactical]

No kidding, as soon as I replied I got an email from Shark Arms that they got some stripped A1 uppers in stock. I can't look at the webpage on this computer so you'll have to find their website since I can't post a link

I think they're reproductions but I'm not sure

I will check it out.

 

[palmettomoon]

No kidding, as soon as I replied I got an email from Shark Arms that they got some stripped A1 uppers in stock. I can't look at the webpage on this computer so you'll have to find their website since I can't post a link

I think they're reproductions but I'm not sure

Repros.

 

[fast306stang]

Repros.

Ah, I see the lack of markings. Who made them? Nodak?

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

The brass deflector doesn't bother me. But I really dislike forward assist. I guess maybe I need a semi slick side.

 

[palmettomoon]

Got any more pics of that? Looks very close to what I'm trying to mimic.

Pics of old upper on Double Star lower

These pictures are of the receivers on an original mint condition 1966 Colt SP1.

 

[CTS Tactical]

The brass deflector doesn't bother me. But I really dislike forward assist. I guess maybe I need a semi slick side.

Aero makes those but I think they are flat tops. No carry handle. Spikes makes the best slick sides to me, no dust cover, forward assist or brass deflector.