1970's style M16

Kookamater · October 28th, 2008, 23:02

I'll just put it bluntly. I want to turn this CA M16A4:

Into this M16:

And I'm willing to spend what's needed to make it possible.

Now, as said above, this is a Classic Army, and I've heard some modifications won't fit.

My primary concern is getting the heatsheild to work, how I'm going to actually get it on there, what I have to buy to make this work, where I'm going to buy it at, and how I'm going to get it knowing some items cannot be purchased at will.

Help is greatly appreciated.

Styrak · October 28th, 2008, 23:05

You mean like an M16A1 with triangle grip?
Top one:

Kookamater · October 28th, 2008, 23:06

Well without the straight style mag. I'm not sure if that style of heatsheild is still used today amongst military M16's, but the heatsheild is the most important thing I'm trying to replicate.

Edit: No, not the top one, but much like that. I'm trying to get the heatsheild and the M203, that's the key part, and I'm wondering how it works (IE: is it all one piece?)

tycho · October 28th, 2008, 23:24

The straight mag was from the a1/vietnam era. In airsoft guns the receiver should fit both types. You can also get 200 rnd highcaps in the straight style.

Kookamater · October 28th, 2008, 23:26

The mags aren't the issue. It's the entire front end I'm after.

I should probably change the title of the thread, I just read that style of heatsheild was incorporated on M16/M203 combinations in the 70's.

ex · October 28th, 2008, 23:28

You will need an A2 Upper as well i.e non removable carry handle.

Drake · October 28th, 2008, 23:43

...and 3 prong flash hider.

Styrak · October 28th, 2008, 23:47

Guys, like he said, I think he just wants the grip with integral M203 attachment, or heatshield. Not an M16VN

Kookamater · October 29th, 2008, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Guys, like he said, I think he just wants the grip with integral M203 attachment, or heatshield. Not an M16VN

Yeah. Sorry for the confusion, I'm just trying to get that whole front end, that's the real key. And my aim is to get it all as one piece but I'm questioning what exactly I need to get.

pusangani · October 29th, 2008, 00:13

http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/ai...l?prodID=25292

Kookamater · October 29th, 2008, 00:16

I hope by others they mean CA too. And unfortunately I can't just up and buy that at a whim without it being seized.

I kinda wanna avoid having to get the barrel and such as well. I'm merely trying to get the heatsheild and according M203.

pusangani · October 29th, 2008, 00:19

ask your friendly neighbourhood retailer to order it for you i guess

Kookamater · October 29th, 2008, 00:20

That's not the shotshell type M203, is it?

pusangani · October 29th, 2008, 00:28

havent a clue, i found that link in the wtb section, i know nothing about ar's and their accessories lol

B.C.Hawk · October 29th, 2008, 01:14

Kook, the heatshield is seperate from the launcher. TM is the only one that uses shotshells. Sun Project,CA and some others use the 40mm type. Don't use RIS/RAS mount.

I have that style launcher on my ICS M16A3. Fitment was no problem.

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October 28th, 2008, 23:02	#1
Kookamater Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	M16 to M203 upgrade I'll just put it bluntly. I want to turn this CA M16A4: Into this M16: And I'm willing to spend what's needed to make it possible. Now, as said above, this is a Classic Army, and I've heard some modifications won't fit. My primary concern is getting the heatsheild to work, how I'm going to actually get it on there, what I have to buy to make this work, where I'm going to buy it at, and how I'm going to get it knowing some items cannot be purchased at will. Help is greatly appreciated. Last edited by Kookamater; October 29th, 2008 at 00:14..

October 28th, 2008, 23:05	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	You mean like an M16A1 with triangle grip? Top one: __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

October 28th, 2008, 23:06	#3
Kookamater Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Well without the straight style mag. I'm not sure if that style of heatsheild is still used today amongst military M16's, but the heatsheild is the most important thing I'm trying to replicate. Edit: No, not the top one, but much like that. I'm trying to get the heatsheild and the M203, that's the key part, and I'm wondering how it works (IE: is it all one piece?) Last edited by Kookamater; October 28th, 2008 at 23:11..

October 28th, 2008, 23:24	#4
tycho Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont.	The straight mag was from the a1/vietnam era. In airsoft guns the receiver should fit both types. You can also get 200 rnd highcaps in the straight style. __________________

October 28th, 2008, 23:26	#5
Kookamater Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	The mags aren't the issue. It's the entire front end I'm after. I should probably change the title of the thread, I just read that style of heatsheild was incorporated on M16/M203 combinations in the 70's.

October 28th, 2008, 23:28	#6
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	You will need an A2 Upper as well i.e non removable carry handle. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 28th, 2008, 23:43	#7
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	...and 3 prong flash hider. __________________

October 28th, 2008, 23:47	#8
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Guys, like he said, I think he just wants the grip with integral M203 attachment, or heatshield. Not an M16VN __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

October 29th, 2008, 00:13	#10
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/ai...l?prodID=25292

October 29th, 2008, 00:16	#11
Kookamater Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	I hope by others they mean CA too. And unfortunately I can't just up and buy that at a whim without it being seized. I kinda wanna avoid having to get the barrel and such as well. I'm merely trying to get the heatsheild and according M203.

October 29th, 2008, 00:19	#12
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	ask your friendly neighbourhood retailer to order it for you i guess

October 29th, 2008, 00:20	#13
Kookamater Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	That's not the shotshell type M203, is it?

October 29th, 2008, 00:28	#14
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	havent a clue, i found that link in the wtb section, i know nothing about ar's and their accessories lol

October 29th, 2008, 01:14	#15
B.C.Hawk Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kelownas' Bronx district	Kook, the heatshield is seperate from the launcher. TM is the only one that uses shotshells. Sun Project,CA and some others use the 40mm type. Don't use RIS/RAS mount. I have that style launcher on my ICS M16A3. Fitment was no problem.

1970's style M16

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