A Builder’s Guide to the M16A5 Concept Rifle

[Talyn]

I've done this on several 20" ers with a standard CTR stock, carbine spring and T2 buffer and they run fine and smooth.

A Builder's Guide to the M16A5 Concept Rifle

The M16A5 configuration, though somewhat ambiguous, is some of the most fun you can have with the AR15 platform. You might know it as any combination of collapsible stock and 20" barrel, but there is actually a history here I wanted to get into. At the end, we'll talk about building your own...

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[HansGruber]

I've done this on several 20" ers with a standard CTR stock, carbine spring and T2 buffer and they run fine and smooth.

A Builder's Guide to the M16A5 Concept Rifle

The M16A5 configuration, though somewhat ambiguous, is some of the most fun you can have with the AR15 platform. You might know it as any combination of collapsible stock and 20" barrel, but there is actually a history here I wanted to get into. At the end, we'll talk about building your own...

www.everydaymarksman.co

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I’ve done one with a UBR…it’s a nice shooter.

 

[Talyn]

I’ve done one with a UBR…it’s a nice shooter.

I've used ACS-Ls on these builds also.

 

[USMC6094]

First I've heard of the Canadian variant be referred to as the "A5"

 

[Talyn]

First I've heard of the Canadian variant be referred to as the "A5"

The Canadian C7A2 is their interpretation of the "A5 Concept".

 

[Talyn]

I’ve done one with a UBR…it’s a nice shooter.

I only used UBRs on a CMP Match rifle, and a heavy-barrel DMR build.

They're too heavy for my field ARs, so I go with either CTRs, ACS-Ls or MFT Battlelink Minimalists on them.

My .02

 

[USMC6094]

I use a UBR on my LaRue 6.5 Grendel, I opted for it over the PRS due to the weight difference.

 

[Talyn]

More...

The USMC M16A5 Concept: History and Build - The Kommando Blog

Prior to the M4 and M27 takeover, the USMC briefly considered a path that would have extended the life of Gene Stoner's 20" full size rifle series.

www.kommandoblog.com

 

[USMC6094]

We never should have gone with Big Army and adopted the M4 outside of spec ops and rear echelon types.