Faux retro build - "classic" CAR stock?

**HeavyDuty** · 29 November 2009, 10:18

I've had this 16" LW on a non-deflector A1 upper and a BM lower for years. My other ARs with RDS get shot more now (read "my eyes are going to shit"), and I'm thinking about having some fun with this old beast.

I'm considering making it more like a Colt 653 or 723 in general appearance. I'd replace the Hogue grip with an A2 out of the parts box until I can find an A1, the Magpul TG with an original and the six position with a CAR stock. I'm not going to make this a true retro build, just an inspired-by carbine.

Who is doing a decent CAR stock nowadays? I'm not finding them at the usual suspects. Do the same commercial vs. Milspec receiver extension specs apply?

As it stands right now:

**Quib** · 29 November 2009, 12:26

Very nice!

Looks familiar.....

**103m 95g** · 29 November 2009, 13:18

Ok looks like I need to swap the A2 upper for the A1

**Quib** · 29 November 2009, 13:47

My Sons carbine.....

**HeavyDuty** · 29 November 2009, 14:00

Nice sticks!

Do the CAR-type four positions come in both Commercial and Milspec? Also, any suggestions on where to find a new or clean one would be appreciated - I'm not finding them at the usual vendors. CTD has Leapers, but I'd prefer quality.

**Quib** · 29 November 2009, 16:26

Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

Nice sticks!

Do the CAR-type four positions come in both Commercial and Milspec? Also, any suggestions on where to find a new or clean one would be appreciated - I'm not finding them at the usual vendors. CTD has Leapers, but I'd prefer quality.

AFAIK, receiver extensions come in both commercial and mil-spec diameters, but I believe only Colt would have the mil-spec version. The others that I know of, and have handled, have all been commercial.

As far as sources go, I’m not so sure. I was looking recently myself, and noticed no one carries these type of stocks anymore.

**HeavyDuty** · 29 November 2009, 18:16

I think I found them!

M&A has one listed as being a Milspec: http://www.m-aparts.com/productsDetail.asp?id=1073 . I'll try and order one tomorrow.

M1S has one, too - unknown if it's commercial or not.

**mrwilson** · 30 November 2009, 05:45

No experience with this company. Just found them via a quick google search.

http://www.floridagunworks.com/Merch...ode=ARA+STOCKS

**HeavyDuty** · 30 November 2009, 06:11

I've heard some less than positive things about that company, but thanks!

**HeavyDuty** · 1 December 2009, 18:41

An M&A stock should be here tomorrow. Thanks, people!

**HeavyDuty** · 3 December 2009, 06:10

Getting there...

**Lancelot** · 7 December 2009, 10:51

Maybe late, but Stag makes the CAR style stock body. And as Quib knows, it you want to be authentic, you'll need an A1 pistol grip and you'll need to swap out the tapered delta ring for a slip ring. Also the older style stocks used a different kind of castle nut. (nitpicking)

I'll see if I can find pics of mine. They all died with my photo host some time back.

**Quib** · 7 December 2009, 12:05

Originally Posted by Lancelot

And as Quib knows......you'll need to swap out the tapered delta ring for a slip ring...........

LOL.....you just won't let that go will you. How many years ago was that?

**HeavyDuty** · 7 December 2009, 21:24

I think I'm going to replace the A1 PG and FH and leave it at that. I'm not trying to build a hardcore retro.

**HeavyDuty** · 4 February 2010, 05:46

I never did post back how it turned out:

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