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barretcreek
01-29-2023, 05:59
Anyone seen fixed carry handle stripped uppers for sale recently?

pickax
01-30-2023, 11:00
There is guy selling just the handles now on CMP if that works for you.

Allen
01-30-2023, 11:17
Most everyone want or are forced to buy the uppers with the rail for detachable handles, iron sights and scopes.

I think what you are looking for is the A1 and A2 configuration uppers. Some of the early A1's had no forward assist. This may have been for the Air Force only.

Don't know of any place that sells them new off the shelf.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/968600008

lyman
01-31-2023, 06:22
are you looking for A1 or A2 or ??

retro stuff, and A2 have become retro now, are bring big bucks

sold an A2 upper not long ago for $510 ,,,, FN made, with sight, FA and door cover

had a few A1's go higher

Tom in N.J.
01-31-2023, 07:11
NoDak Spud was a great source of 'retro' M16 / AR15 uppers and lowers. They are now part of Palmetto State Armory, but other than NDS 603 uppers, are not yet back into production. The 603 upper has the carry handle and forward assist. Out of stock at this time.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/nodak-spud-nds-603-m16a1-upper-receiver-gray.html

barretcreek
01-31-2023, 08:47
Thanks, All.

I prefer irons for match shooting and would rather have the rear sight on a fixed handle. Guess I'll be waiting a while.

lyman
01-31-2023, 09:46
if you are looking for new, try RRA or Fulton, they still make a A2 rifle, and may sell you just the upper or a completed upper if you ask

barretcreek
01-31-2023, 04:26
Already tried them. Guess I'll have to hit the gunshows.

lyman
01-31-2023, 06:16
https://ar15.live/product/a2-upper-receiver/

stripped,

barretcreek
01-31-2023, 07:21
C.O.D.? Thanks, haven't seen that in a while. I'll let you know how it goes.



+1 202-555-0108 Alphabet Agency seller 80% lowers?

lyman
02-01-2023, 05:38
C.O.D.? Thanks, haven't seen that in a while. I'll let you know how it goes.



+1 202-555-0108 Alphabet Agency seller 80% lowers?

never dealt with them, just did a quick google search


address is OH, but you are correct the number is a DC prefix,


odd,


proceed with caution

barretcreek
02-01-2023, 01:05
I'll let you know what goes. Never seen a 555 exchange on a real phone number.

Allen
02-01-2023, 01:40
I'll let you know what goes. Never seen a 555 exchange on a real phone number.

They use it on TV all the time.

barretcreek
02-01-2023, 01:41
They use it on TV all the time.

That's my point.

Allen
02-01-2023, 01:44
That's my point.

That was my point too--probably not real.

Some sites say the IRS uses it. I donno.

https://www.businessinsider.com/555-phone-number-tv-movies-telephone-exchange-names-ghostbusters-2018-3

Ltdave
02-01-2023, 05:39
51373

51374



this is one of my non-A2, non-A1 uppers...

its part of my retro model 601 just like what i drew from the inventory in the Air Force. this has a lower serial number though (because i came up with it). the rifle i drew had a serial number below 12,200...

the safety DOES flip to the fun side but it doesnt have that function at all, and never did...

Allen
02-09-2023, 10:08
Palmetto now has a complete upper A2.

Not exactly what you are asking for but it is complete with the carrier and bolt. Good company to deal with. I've bought from them.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-chf-1-7-a2-rifle-length-556-prem-ar15-upper-assembly-w-bcg-ch-carry-handle.html

lyman
02-10-2023, 06:04
Palmetto now has a complete upper A2.

Not exactly what you are asking for but it is complete with the carrier and bolt. Good company to deal with. I've bought from them.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-20-chf-1-7-a2-rifle-length-556-prem-ar15-upper-assembly-w-bcg-ch-carry-handle.html

that is an A4 not a A2 upper


Palmetto's parent company did buy Nodak Spud, IIRC, so they may get some cranked up in the near future,

don't recall seeing an A2 at Shot,, but the H&R line (now owned by Palmetto's parent company) has a nice looking retro a1 type

Allen
02-10-2023, 06:52
that is an A4 not a A2 upper


Palmetto's parent company did buy Nodak Spud, IIRC, so they may get some cranked up in the near future,

don't recall seeing an A2 at Shot,, but the H&R line (now owned by Palmetto's parent company) has a nice looking retro a1 type



OK, thanks.

Thought is was listed as an A2. It is listed as an A2 length. Didn't look close enough.

barretcreek
02-11-2023, 05:25
Luth-AR has them listed but 'out of stock', add your email for notification.

lyman
02-12-2023, 07:06
OK, thanks.

Thought is was listed as an A2. It is listed as an A2 length. Didn't look close enough.

pre A1's A1's and A2's are all 20 inch ,

the carbines etc are shorter,

this is the catch, in that listing


& CARRY HANDLE

if you look closely, you can see the knobs on the other side of the pic


should be more clear, wondering how many have bought them thinking they were A2's

Robert Scott
02-26-2023, 03:21
I think uncle Joe left a million in Afghanistan. Maybe Khalid's gun and pawn shop in Kabul will have them for sale soon.....lol...

lyman
02-26-2023, 07:58
I think uncle Joe left a million in Afghanistan. Maybe Khalid's gun and pawn shop in Kabul will have them for sale soon.....lol...

I'm betting Ole Joe left Khailid A1's A2's A4's and M4's, and a camel's pile of other variants as well!!!

barretcreek
10-20-2023, 12:05
Just received my stripped C7 upper, fixed carry handle and fwd assist. Luth-AR is shipping now; no FA is also available.

Nice anodysing.