Slick-side Upper for Retro Builds

[calicojack]

LUTH-AR has them, and so does JSE:

JSE

A1 AR15 Slick Side Upper Receiver - Assembled w/ Rear Sight & EJ Assy

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www.jsesurplus.com

Stripped if you want to Cerakote it; although the JSE is a better deal.

Slick Side A1 Upper Receiver, Stripped | Luth-AR

Slick Side A1 Upper Receiver, Stripped The Luth-AR Stripped Slick Side A1 Upper Receiver is made from 7075-T6 aluminum forgings machined to final dimensions. Correct early-style carry handle contours with A1-pattern rear sight housing. Please note these are marked for retail only in order to get...

www.luth-ar.com

 

[calicojack]

Hmm - and if you want a retro gray lower, these are in stock at PSA:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15/lowers/stripped-lowers.html?manufacturer_v2=Harrington+%26+Richardson

 

[calicojack]

I ordered the stripped LUTH-AR, not sure if it's gray or black. The JSE upper receiver is black.

 

[jr88]

Was the A2 originally a slickside ? I have 2 Colt Uppers that both have shell deflectors so I'm curious.

 

[teratos]

Was the A2 originally a slickside ? I have 2 Colt Uppers that both have shell deflectors so I'm curious.

No. A1’s were.

 

[jr88]

No. A1’s were.

OK, Makes sense, Thanks

 

[calicojack]

Yeah I think the A1 did not have a shell deflector but it definitely had a forward assist. The Canadians had a version of the A1 with a shell deflector.

 

[calicojack]

My favorite retro build is the Air Force version they had in Viet Nam with no forward assist. The slick side commando version is my second favorite.

 

[outrider58]

My favorite retro build is the Air Force version they had in Viet Nam with no forward assist. The slick side commando version is my second favorite.

My first AR was a reproduction of that gun. I still have the upper.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

If you really want to go for a really off the wall build, try to build a M16A2 prototype clone. Back in the day, they had a prototype that was safe, semi, burst, and auto on the selector. Good luck finding a lower with that engraving.

M16 rifle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

There is also a safe/semi/three-round burst/automatic selective fire trigger group Model 708 version of M16A2 rifle named "M16A2 Enhanced", used by some militaries around the world