XM177E2/GAU-5

[Madcap]

As usual I discovered too late Troy had built a couple retro examples of the early Spec Ops CAR15's and are now discontinued. The search process eventually led to this site after finding an XM177e2 clone build by member "Red Army".

My priority at this point is to locate a Troy retro XM177E2 or GAU-5/A/A but would still enjoy the challenge of building one or the other also as long as the parts can be found and aren't too crazy expensive.

This is my first post and hope to learn what I can, so information and comments are welcome.

Thanks -

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[Coiled]

Retro Carbine build: CAR-15 XM177E2

I've slowly started my attempt at building a clone of the CAR-15 XM177E2. This will be an early Vietnam version of the rifle carried by SOG and other elite groups. I've done a lot of research and I think I've got good information to get this carbine fairly accurate. I'm being held up by two...

www.texasguntalk.com

RedArmy, on topic.

 

[General Zod]

"Red Army!?! I thought you were banned!"

"I get that a lot."

 

[vmax]

Our shift commander usually had a GAU 5 Colt but he was a 2nd Lt and I think our Flight Chief would have one as well. That was damn near 40 years ago...lol

They were the best for getting in and out of vehicle with.

Gun, Aircraft Unit..the Air Force and their naming system..geeze

 

[Madcap]

Not sure about who "RA" is or was I found a thread about his XM177 build on the forum last week or so and appreciated his narrative. Moving on I'm glad to find some interest on the subject anyway of the SOG and Sec Ops early Colt shorties and looking forward to sharing info.

 

[Madcap]

Retro Carbine build: CAR-15 XM177E2

I've slowly started my attempt at building a clone of the CAR-15 XM177E2. This will be an early Vietnam version of the rifle carried by SOG and other elite groups. I've done a lot of research and I think I've got good information to get this carbine fairly accurate. I'm being held up by two...

www.texasguntalk.com

 

[Madcap]

OK so who is this guy...?

Retro Carbine build: CAR-15 XM177E2

I've slowly started my attempt at building a clone of the CAR-15 XM177E2. This will be an early Vietnam version of the rifle carried by SOG and other elite groups. I've done a lot of research and I think I've got good information to get this carbine fairly accurate. I'm being held up by two...

www.texasguntalk.com

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Probably you.
Hasn't been around since 02.
Search his name he doesn't exist.

The link posted is from 2022.

He was logged in last Saturday.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

The link posted is from 2022.

He was logged in last Saturday.

Watch where this goes.

 

[Madcap]

Not certain where or what's going on here. All I was hoping to do was share some interest in a particular subject.

 

[A1Oni]

As usual I discovered too late Troy had built a couple retro examples of the early Spec Ops CAR15's and are now discontinued. The search process eventually led to this site after finding an XM177e2 clone build by member "Red Army".

My priority at this point is to locate a Troy retro XM177E2 or GAU-5/A/A but would still enjoy the challenge of building one or the other also as long as the parts can be found and aren't too crazy expensive.

This is my first post and hope to learn what I can, so information and comments are welcome.

Thanks -

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just build one H&R on PSA and TNTE should have the parts

 

[Madcap]

just build one H&R on PSA and TNTE should have the parts

Thanks, maybe now I can finally begin to learn something. Actually I just rcv an H&R from PSA this morning and have been looking over what TNTE would have to continue on. Also will be looking at Retro Arms Works for any possible work.

 

[A1Oni]

Thanks, maybe now I can finally begin to learn something. Actually I just rcv an H&R from PSA this morning and have been looking over what TNTE would have to continue on. Also will be looking at Retro Arms Works for any possible work.

luth-ar still has uppers for sale as well iirc.

 

[Madcap]

I'll check it out...
Thanks

 

[General Zod]

Not certain where or what's going on here. All I was hoping to do was share some interest in a particular subject.

Threads here generally provide the information you want, some you may not have been aware of, and all the tangents you can shake a stick at. You'll get used to it.

 

[Orbie]

just build one H&R on PSA and TNTE should have the parts

Thanks, maybe now I can finally begin to learn something. Actually I just rcv an H&R from PSA this morning and have been looking over what TNTE would have to continue on. Also will be looking at Retro Arms Works for any possible work.

Lots of reports recently of people’s CC info stolen on TNTE site.

 

[Madcap]

"Lots of reports recently of people’s CC info stolen on TNTE site."


Much thanks for the heads up. I'd like to check up on it......where did you gain that info?

 

[Orbie]

"Lots of reports recently of people’s CC info stolen on TNTE site."


Much thanks for the heads up. I'd like to check up on it......where did you gain that info?

Reddit. There are subs on that site that are specifically for retro builds.

 

[Madcap]

If anyone's interested PSA has H&R XM177E2 stripped lowers for $160. I'd order one but they're black instead of grey for some reason.

edit: Cerakote C-102 may be an option to try and match - any thoughts?

 

[Madcap]

If anyone's interested PSA has H&R XM177E2 stripped lowers for $160. I'd order one but they're black instead of grey for some reason.

edit: Cerakote C-102 may be an option to try and match - any thoughts?