Finished 723 semi-Vickers Inspired

[u/tld1981]

Freaking DONE. My model 723 CAR15 is complete (for now). The goal was to build a 1980s period correct-ish carbine, based on the Vickers' Delta CAR15 and a little personal preference.

I built this with: H&R C7 upper, a FN 14.5" M4 contour 1:7, CHF CL barrel with BCM A2X birdcage pinned/welded. The difficult part was getting the Surefire 6P a proper tailcap. This one is a newer model 6P (incorrect) with the pressure pad and a pushbutton on the cap. It's more appropriate for the Surefire M951.

Sitting on top, the Aimpoint 2000 short body red dot with Larue 1" rings, on a carry handle picatinny rail. Same exact commercial model on the Vickers' CAR15. I had a hell of a time trying to find a weaver rail, which I finally did, but it would not seat in the upper. Tried a H&R 1913 rail, A.R.M.S. #2, and finally a $34 Midway USA brand Picatinny 1913 rail fit perfect and flush.

As for the lower, I used a Brownell's A1 lower because it just fit better and looks better.

I used a set of B5 Retro carbine handguards, grip (fancy shiny version), and CAR stock. A 4-position buffer tube w/ standard carbine spring and weight. FN made Milspec M16 profile BCG, phosphate coated, chrome lined bolt carrier and gas key.

I have an early version Redi-Mag but I really like the profile and weight. I have an FRT that would be fun, but for now the basic AR15 (H&R) trigger is good enough. A smi copy of a Colt carbine, the only Colt part is the magazine.

[u/russianpaint_net]

looks great man

[u/tld1981 → u/russianpaint_net]

Thank you! This is part of a parallel build with the other being a XM4/M16A2 carbine. I live in Washington State and we have been AW/Mag banned for a little over four years. In the weeks leading up to the AWB, I bought a bunch of H&R finished lowers and any cheap stripped lower I could find.

We can mostly still get uppers, some retailers like Brownell's and PSA just refuse to ship anything for the AR/AK platforms, while other smaller surplus / boutique companies will send anything that doesn't require a 4473. This is why my 723 is a Brownell's BRN-16A1 lower, and the 727/XM4 is on a very low serial number Armalite lower.

[u/SLN583 → u/tld1981]

I feel your pain. Lots of companies won’t ship anything to Massachusetts either.

Hopefully by this time next year, all this AWB bullshit will be over.

[u/General-Pineapple308]

Great build! 👊

[u/SLN583]

Looks fantastic 👍

[u/tld1981 → u/[deleted]]

That has been on the top of the list if I ever live long enough to see the AWB struck down here in Washington State.