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chrisp51 · January 5, 2019, 05:07 PM

I have a colt car15 that I bought in the early 80's. It has no forward assist no mag release and no shell deflector. I was lucky and found an additional barreled upper a few weeks after i purchased the CAR at a gun show. I am an Air Force vet and have always wanted a GAU 5/A/A. Well I sent off the extra upper to John Thomas (also an Air Force vet!) Owner of Retro Arms works to have it modified to mimic the GAU carbine. Just want to say he did an excellent job. As soon as I can get some pics I will post them. I am afraid my photos will not do justice Mr. Thomas's work. Stand by.

January 5, 2019, 05:07 PM	#1
chrisp51 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 148	Retro rifle build GAU 5/A/A I have a colt car15 that I bought in the early 80's. It has no forward assist no mag release and no shell deflector. I was lucky and found an additional barreled upper a few weeks after i purchased the CAR at a gun show. I am an Air Force vet and have always wanted a GAU 5/A/A. Well I sent off the extra upper to John Thomas (also an Air Force vet!) Owner of Retro Arms works to have it modified to mimic the GAU carbine. Just want to say he did an excellent job. As soon as I can get some pics I will post them. I am afraid my photos will not do justice Mr. Thomas's work. Stand by.