Textured finger swells 3 front allow the user to custom fit the grip to their own hand size and comfort. The ar15 platform has undergone many changes over the years, and it can be pretty confusing to the average gunowner. However, the buffer tubes are the same length, making them compatible with either rifle. We carry rifle parts, complete ar15 rifle kits, and accessories for the m16 and ar15 military rifles. Northern gun parts quality precision cheap discount firearm parts and tools proudly made in the u. Standard parts, components and firearms for the ar15 m4 m16 type rifle ds arms also manufactures our warz series of upgrades. In addition dsa now produces the m16 series rifle and components which are supplied to oem customers. Arguably the most popular rifle in america, the ar15 and its military adaptation, the m16, is a lightweight rifle able. You cannot mount an m4style telescoping stock on an m16 style buffer tube extension. Any combination of interchangeable backstraps and finger swells.
Colt has made a number of modifications over the years to their ar15 lower receivers to minimize the possibility of misplaced m16 parts, but on most noncolt rifles, m16 parts will fit in place of the semiauto parts. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. In most cases, parts for the m16m4 are interchangeable with the ar15. Weve been supplying customers with hard to find parts since 1950 and have a wide selection of parts for your ar15 m16. These warz series upgrades for the ar15 m4 m16 type rifle include our enhanced complete bolt carrier groups, trigger guard, bolt carrier catch, flash hiders and charging handles. Mission first tactical ar15m16 pistol grip, interchangeable straps black. Opinions about the quality and value of the various manufacturers is hotly debated, so be sure to check in with forums in particular for the latest news and advice. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 30 per page 60 per page 120 per page 180 per page 300 per page page of 1. In most cases, parts for the m16 m4 are interchangeable with the ar15. Switching out different parts of your rifle can improve your marksmanship and make it more comfortable for you to use your gun. Caa ar15m16 interchangeable pistol grip polymer black upg16.
Here at midsouth shooters we carry a variety of different books and videos to help you get more familiar with reloading and customizing your ar 15. Designs have been influenced and inspired by assaulters and operators whose mission needs have been the catalyst for mfts ground breaking and innovative designs. In addition to ar15 rifle components we also furnish m16 parts, m14. Engage ar15m16 interchangeable pistol grip scorched dark. In it, duncan long takes another look at the history of the blackrifle from the bureaucratic blunders and military infighting that ruined its reliability.
In addition to ar15 rifle components we also furnish m16 parts, m14 parts, m1 garand parts, 9mm kits and more. Many of the ar15 parts have been made by modifying the plentiful m16 parts. Dsa produces 80% of the parts for the m16 and uses no imported parts on production rifles unless a foreign made accessory is specified by the customer. The mission first tactical engage featureless pistol grip with interchangeable front straps and rear fin offers a solution for a featureless build while still giving some customization options. What parts are interchangeable between ar15, m4 and m16. Caa ar15m16 interchangeable pistol grip polymer black. We specialize in quality flash hiders, and sight tools for ar, ar15, m16, m14, m1,sks, ak47,free quotes for any product you need that we dont stock or sell on our store, contact us for bulk pricing. M16 parts in an ar15 legality and recommendations help im a lucky fucker whose dad owns an rdias and he has previously informed me he intends to gift it to me at some point. Welcome to our parts, m16 ar15 kits, and barreled uppers are constructed using only mil spec parts from shaw, wilson arms, fn, and colt contractors. There are differences between the military and civilian versions of the rifle. Ar15 collapsible buffer tube commercial ati advanced technology.
I am constructing my first ar now and was planning to use all m16 fcg and bcg in a build with the intention of, when i got the rdias, not having to make fcg changes. Due to the large amount of factories and rifle variants be sure the part you receive will function as the part it is replacing. We manufacture and produce nearly 80% of the components for the ar15 m4 m16 type rifles in house or in conjunction with our local partners. The engage tactical interchangeable pistol grip by mission first tactical provides a combination of fit, form and function with interchangeable front and back straps that is unparalleled by the originally supplied pistol grip. Armed forces and federal, state, and local law enforcement. Get stocks, magazines, barrels and more for your gun from numrich today. You cannot mount an m4style telescoping stock on an m16style buffer tube extension. Apr 18, 2009 most of the parts out there are milspec and are fully interchangeable, or the manufacturer will state otherwise. Ds arms zm4 series ar15 m4 m16 parts, components and. The former is heavier, with a shorter range and slower rate of fire, but these are subtle. Grips ar15 lower parts ar15 ammunition, ar15 parts. Dec 30, 2015 the latest version of the m16, the m16a4, was introduced in 1990, and replacement of the m16 with the m4 has not been carried out to any large extent.
Jul 16, 2012 after the ar15 now, the m16 rifle went into circulation, more was learned about how to improve the rifle. From the wild wests revolvers to modern battlefields m16, colt firearms have been an integral part of american history since their first repeating arms were produced. It also provides a partbypart break description for the m16 and ar15 rifles and their variations and the m4 series of carbines. This only applies to applesandapples comparisons, of course. Parts that are typically not compatible between the ar15 and ar10 rifle buffers. M16 parts in an ar15 legality and recommendations help. Colt has been one of the most well renowned american firearms manufacturers for over 150 years.
Mft engage ar15 featureless grip w interchangeable front straps. Most rifle buffers on the ar10 are shorter and heavier than the ar15 to accommodate the longer. The m16 ar15 rifle provides a list of all models and variations being produced today complete with their features to aid in selection. As with the fal, dsa is a true fabricator of the m16 type rifles. Although using a dropin autosear required replacing the ar15 trigger, hammer disconnector selector and bolt carrier with m16 parts, the parts ware inexpensive and easily attainable. In it, duncan long takes another look at the history of the black rifle from the bureaucratic blunders and military infighting that ruined its reliability. Ds arms has been a manufacturer of the ar15 m4 m16 type rifle for over 15 years. The ergonomic, sixpiece rubber, grip consolidates an antislip texturing with an interchangeable front and back straps.
The m16ar15 rifle a shooters and collectors guide complete ar15m16 sourcebook. I seem to remember from my usmc days they were just replacing the m16 a2 with the ar15 for tactical groups. The bolt carrier group is interchangeable and m16 bolt carrier groups used to be in all ars until the 90s i believe. We do our best to identify parts but if in doubt consult your gunsmith versed in the weapon you own. The latest version of the m16, the m16a4, was introduced in 1990, and replacement of the m16 with the m4 has not been carried out to any large extent. The m16 was a great gun for its time, but the united states needs to reintroduced the m16 to the gun world with a full upgrade or risk falling farther behind adversaries. This only applies to apples and apples comparisons, of course. Rtg parts was established to provide increased customer access to top quality military surplus parts, magazines and accessories. Northern gun partshigh quality firearm parts and tools. From the wild wests revolvers to modern battlefields m16, colt firearms have been an integral part of american history since their first repeating arms were. However, having m16 parts in an ar15 will usually bring you more scrutiny than you want and atf has gone to some effort in the past to help those m16 parts fire more than once per trigger pull. Rifles have several different parts that can be replaced. Mar 12, 2020 one being, the m16 m4 is the standard battle rifle for the u.
Jan 01, 2002 i had this shipped from to manila, and totally loved it. This carefully researched revised and updated edition of the ar15 m16 sourcebook offers fresh insight into why the ar15 m16 rifle remains a favorite of soldiers, law enforcement officials, civilian shooters and selfdefense experts. Northern gun partshigh quality firearm parts and tools at. However, having m16 parts in an ar15 will usually bring you more scrutiny than you want and atf has gone to some effort in the past to. The m16 ar15 rifle is as complete a book on the m16 and ar15 rifles as you could wish for. Most of the parts out there are milspec and are fully interchangeable, or the manufacturer will state otherwise. Whether you simply have a broken part on your rifle, or you want to upgrade specific features, there are many options. No, while a lot of parts are interchangeable the m16 has a few parts that cannot go into an ar15 without some highly illegal modifications. The gentlemen are correct that most m16 parts are ok so long as the gun continues to fire one shot per trigger pull. Brownells is your source for m16 parts at brownells. Ds arms has manufactured ar15 m4 m16 parts, components and complete. After the ar15 now, the m16 rifle went into circulation, more was learned about how to improve the rifle.
Colt was responsible for making the revolver popular and was one of the first manufacturers of firearms with interchangeable components. The upg16 interchangeable pistol grip is a dropin update for the standard ar15m4m16 single handed grip. Ar15 and m16 rifle parts made by military contract manufacturers. Are the internal parts of an m16 rifle and an ar15 rifle. This means that when shtf, you will find parts, magazines, and ammunition anywhere. While some parts can be interchangeable that doesnt necessarily mean you. Incompatible internal components, so that the parts would not be interchangeable and allow civilians to convert their ar15 rifles to fully automatic weapons, were installed at the behest of the us dept of tobacco. This carefully researched revised and updated edition of the ar15m16 sourcebook offers fresh insight into why the ar15m16 rifle remains a favorite of soldiers, law enforcement officials, civilian shooters and selfdefense experts. Unlike ar15, some ar10 parts are not interchangeable between brands. From individual books to series, we have plenty of information available for you that will be helpful for years to come.
Early type with nonnumbered rear sight knob and no directional markings on receiver. Huge selection of ar15 uppers, ar15 parts, ammunition, handguns, rifles, shotguns and shooting accessories at great low prices. Subscribe now and receive news, product information, and promotions from your favorite industry partners. While some parts are interchangeable, keep in mind what we discussed earlier. Mft engage ar15 featureless grip w interchangeable front. The m16ar15 rifle provides a list of all models and variations being produced today complete with their features to aid in selection. While hard to differentiate by sight, t he ar15 and m16 platform are vastly different as semiautomatic vs. The former is heavier, with a shorter range and slower rate of. Colt model 601 upper receiver assembly, 20 barrel, 5. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
The army wanted a manual bolt closure device added so, if the bolt failed to lock, it could be manually closed and the forward assist assembly was born. Well talk about those, as well as the differences found among the ar family of weapons. Any parts and components that ds arms does not produce are sourced from known industry leaders. People love to argue about this but almost no one ever has been killed by one of these rifles firing on automatic that would not have been equally killed by the same rifle firing in semi auto. A number of great prizes are also given away during the year. We are proud to offer an extensive inventory of rare and unusual items as well as select new production u. Please note that parts are military surplus rifle take offs in most cases and will show wear and use. These receiver assemblies have the colt proof marks on the front right side of the receiver. Understanding the different types of ar 15 rifles m4 vs.