New H&R M16A1 Full Review, Back from PSA! (Harrington & Richardson Retro AR-15 Rifle)

[@stickfighter1038]

Went through Army Basic Training with an M16A1 so glad PSA brought this out at an affordable price.

[@puertoricanboy100]

Where can we get these?

[@sp3_outdoors]

@@puertoricanboy100 PSA whenever theyre in stock

[@puertoricanboy100]

@Spencer Pitts Thank you, was on their website and that 14inch carbine looks so damn sexy🫠🫠🫠

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

How much?

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

@@GrosvnerMcaffrey I know no one never says the price lol

[@kingdingaling9510]

"ATF, please dont shoot my dog". Lol.

[@johnmartin7165]

Take no chances and reinforce the dog house with sandbags and use more to build the pooch a protected barking position.

[@aguythatthinks7931]

Yea that was hilarious

[@DavidA20200]

It’s really a shame it can’t be a real clone. No fun anti-tyranny switch, thanks ATF appreciate it! I just love the Congress and ATF infringing on our Rights. Also, huge shout out to Ronald Reagan, you gun grabbing prick, rot in hell.

[@fa-ajn9881]

Fuck them feds

[@rickyj5547]

Useless laughing Democrat party hypocrites. Who left full automatic weapons and military equipment in Afghanistan for terrorists to use and want to ban your weapons. Just stand up to the useless Democrat party bully party.

[@richardlahan7068]

In actuality, service weapons would end up with mismatched furniture, upper & lower receivers and internal parts once they went through an arsenal refurbishment. All that mattered was keeping the weapon running.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

This is the best PSA retro H&R M16A1 video on KZbin.

[@joshpelillo957]

Wow didn’t expect to see you here

[@RARufus]

I have a 1979 Colt SP1 AR15 which is visually similar although they shipped with slab side lowers and no forward assist. Love that H&R and NoDak Spud is now PSA. PSA is a great steward of the brands and products.

[@JaredAF]

Even though I'd never purchased a PSA before I've always had a favorable opinion of them just for putting out AR 15s at such a low price point.

[@richardsveum8452]

I was issued an H&R M16A1 when I was stationed in Germany in 1986, the stocks were made out of Bakelite so there was no real flex in them. It was a great weapon as long as it was left in Semi Auto any F/A fire at all and it would jam up tight, probably just overly worn from a couple of decades of service.

[@MrBioniclefan1]

It does sound like wear and tear got to that rifle.

[@agorpb5871]

Probably the magazine.

[@richardsveum8452]

@@agorpb5871 no I tried multiple mags, including new in the wrapper.

[@rifles_up2263]

@@agorpb5871yea,springs couldn’t keep up,probably old mags

[@Peptowl]

@richardsvenum8452 Failure in FA sounds to me like an issue with the buffer weight or a degraded recoil spring causing bolt bounce. They'll typically start out fine for the beginning of the magazine but as the first rounds are stripped away the magazine will no longer produce enough drag to inhibit bounce and you'll get light strikes if any at all.

[@chrisjames9687]

dude makes a great video. Knowledgeable and well spoken.

[@JaredAF]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@SaundersE5]

Yes he do

[@rustybordelon1]

Yes, the handguard on the A1 were cheap feeling. They would even fall off with rough handling. We would often tape them together to help hold them in place. Nice rifle!

[@redtra236]

Most of them still in service have A2 handguards now since the old ones broke

[@joeyoung4309]

ive got an A1 clone im working on and i wrapped baseball grip tape around it simply so i had better purchase on the handguard.

[@315firefighter]

“Not a three position safety… ATF please don’t shoot my dog!” Perfectly placed subtle sarcasm. I owe you a beer.

[@adiamond563]

about that beer i owed ya

[@afallencheetah6610]

A1 carry handles are a vibe

[@charlesguelcher2520]

Beautiful gun! Love the classics! I built a m16a1 clone from an original 60's parts kit, everything expect the lower and barrel included. Best shooting gun I own, probably the one I grab when the SHTF... Got the M7 Bayonet as well.

[@JaredAF]

It's a real solid grab and go rifle. No batteries to worry about here

[@charlesguelcher2520]

@@JaredAF a lot of people wont like to hear it, all the fancy non-sense they put on guns now days is completey unnecessary.

[@MountainMan-sc8xj]

@@charlesguelcher2520I wouldn’t say unecessary just beyond what they’re capable of and also not specific for their use-case

[@rickthompson1422]

​@@charlesguelcher2520...agree. They have way too much money to throw away. Gimme a A1 with iron sights...

[@paulmears5330]

Excellent review; I’m glad PSA/H&R took care of the warranty so quickly 👍👍

[@conro7003]

PSA and H&R is great. Not just the prices, but the customer service. They are by far my favorite online ffl.

[@C172Pilotdude]

What is the price of this rifle ?

[@conro7003]

@@C172Pilotdude if memory serves, I think it’s close to a grand, but I could be wrong.

[@sae1095hc]

I think the A1 looks better with the 20 round mag as I always carried mine with a privately purchased Colt 20 rounder, made getting in and out of cramped Bradleys easier as well.

[@luislongoria6621]

That would be the t-shirt mag

[@BoostedPastime]

It looks more aesthetically pleasing and more period correct even though I believe that 30rd mags were available then.

[@sae1095hc]

@@BoostedPastime I don't think the 30 rounder became standard issue until 1971, but I've read that SOG and other "special-types" had a few of them as early as 1968.

[@BoostedPastime]

@@sae1095hc John Stryker Myer apparently said they had 20 rounders and when he found out about the 30s he asked for them. Apparently allot of SOG guys used 20 rounders like normal soldiers however I have seen photographs what appears to been ARVN guys with 30 rounders so I am not sure how common they were. According to John he had to ask if they could get them and for some reason I believe they did not. It was on some interview with him that was really interesting

[@BoostedPastime]

@@sae1095hc This would make sense based on what John said

[@cal30m1]

Serving both during the A1 and A2, the perfect match would be an A1 lower and the A2 upper.

[@mpiers9792]

What a vibe. Just ordered a PSA dissipator upper, planning on building a shorty M16 A3

[@Sandhill1988]

I did something similar. Mine's basically M16 A1 dissipator configuration, but with a removable carry handle, she's a beauty. Don't forget to have a bayonet cut down so you can have it functional. Other than that what's the point... pun intended 😁.

[@redtra236]

@@Sandhill1988 Triangle handguards on a flattop upper what lol

[@lars277]

When I went to Army basic in 1974, I was issues a POS Colt M16A1, just like everyone else. Those training weapons were WELL used to say the least. I would guess mine would be capable of 3 inch groups at 100 yards, just judging from all the times I shot it and saw the bullet impact something down range. When I got to my permanent station in Germany, I was issued a brand new H&R M16A1. It was like a totally different weapons from the Colt. It was heavier, it was solid, it was accurate. It was the best M16/AR I ever handled and shot. About 10 years ago, I bought a Sigarms AR style weapon in 5.56/.223. It is a very solid rifle and it shoots well. Does it shoot as good as that H&R I had in the Army? No. Close, but no cigar. The M16 had a 20 inch barrel I believe, this Sig has a 16" barrel. The Sig is nice, well built, but man that H&R was just so solid and tight. The quality was very high on that H&R.

[@JaredAF]

Gotta love a machine that hasn't been run through by a hundred dudes

[@tacticalflannel8523]

Great video! Appreciate the PSA customer service experience testimonial.

[@bigfootaintreal5454]

When I was in the army, we used those 90 degree flashlights to smoke pot 😂 they made good pot pipes.

[@SaundersE5]

That’s cause you’re a leg.

[@jamesmarkov9570]

Military arms channel did a video-1/12 twist barrel shooting a 55 grain FMJ had more devastating effects that the same round out of a 1/7 twist barrel. At least on watermelons. Watermelon shooting helped sell the original AR15 concept.

[@JaredAF]

Odd. Maybe the rounds were less stable and hitting the watermelons at weird angles?

[@jamesmarkov9570]

@@JaredAF I would suggest you view the video from the channel, and see what you think.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Stoner had it right from the start

[@AverageJoe4063]

Because in WWII they were running out of young men, so they kept increasing the upper age limit.

[@JaredAF]

I don't really care what the statistic is, I just think the song slaps

[@Lester.M]

PSA has legendary service. Glad to see the update. Small arms solutions is a fountain of Knowledge.

[@ZoMcYo]

I sent 2 uppers back to psa. They lost one and sent the other but not repaired. Then they posted then deleted my bad reviews. I got management involved after posting on their forum who then jerked me around some more. I got the bbb involved and psa finally made it right, but I was so angry I sold all psa products and promised to troll them forever. Thank you KZbin algorithm for the opportunity to troll some more.

[@Trump145]

Beautiful weapon brother thanks for sharing I really enjoyed your video and I love this platform when I joined the army in 1985 we still had the original M16 A1

[@razr190]

This video is one legacy of the Vietnam War.

[@danielmccoy8875]

1 in 7...yuck

[@wolfpack4694]

The hand guards got shiny with handling, as I recall. I still remember my zero 3,2 after 40+ years. Hope to get one soon to plink.

[@dbelex]

Screw PSA, my card was hacked through them with a bogus order of 7 magpul slings. Order sent to N.C. but I'm in NH. Called customer service and they told me l was on my own. F@#k PSA!

[@dtnetlurker]

Nice to see that not only does PSA have good priced products but that they care about customer service.

[@Shot_Gunner]

I'm considering that Windham weaponry that you show towards the end of the video. I have a nice set of super glossy A2 Hand guards from my old Colt that would complete it and be more robust than the A1's. What are your thoughts?

[@JaredAF]

Can't go wrong. I love my Windham rifles

[@evanjackson6938]

I would highly recommend purchasing USGI stock set from U.S. Collectors Ordnance. They have different grades of stocks from marksman grade to collectors grade. I went for the sharpshooter grade(midgrade) for that vintage M16A1 look. And they are the real deal. Happy shooting!!!

[@JaredAF]

I'm thinking about holding out for a decent repro set to be put to market in the future. Might also try and play around with clear coat/spray paints to see if I can get the stocks looking more glossy or a deeper black

[@KA-id4wt]

I got a furnature set from this company. They are legit.

[@joehuff4025]

Yea I’m not entering a beauty contest with my guns so as long as they work I’m good!!

[@albertborgman859]

Yep. Lightweight pencil full velocity barrel. Handles great. Cleaning kit in the stock. The duckbill or open cage flash suppressor allowed it to do a titty twister on rioters rather than the heavy bayonet. It also could be used as a wire cutter. Just as designed.

[@Toms_Bright_Ideas]

There is a whole chapter about the M16 in the book by CJ Chiver called "The Gun: The Story of the AK-47." It goes through the development of machine guns going back to the Gatling Gun, the Maxim Gun, etc. It's great reading. I've seen a M16A1 with a laminated wood stock and handguards

[@BigSlimmyD]

The rifle looks great. Nice Buy Man

[@ThisHandleIsTaken1]

Thank you for the detailed update on your issues with your H&R and the steps that Mike took to take care of you, that is impressive and the way CS should be done. Im on the ArfCom thread as well, and have one of the same first batch as you, serial number in the low 40s. Curious, did they say anything about this being a one off issue or could there be a concern with all of the guns in the first batch? I have not yet shot mine, as work has been too crazy. I may break out the calipers today and take some measurements, as I think it was you that posted those pictures on the forum showing the front sight block. I agree with you on the furniture, it is fine, but i decided to buy some OG USGI furniture, from USOrdinance. Little pricy, but true period correct and I love the patina/scratches, just completes the rifle!

[@JaredAF]

I've looked at the OG furniture on that website, but I think I'll just wait for the repro retro AR market to fully mature and we can finally get some decent A1 furniture on the market. He did not say as to whether this issue was present throughout the entire first batch. You could try using a straight edge/steel rule to determine at least some level of straightness between the gas block and the upper. You can also take measurements around the gas journal using a depth gauge like I did; the sights on my rifle weren't canted they were actually just off center by about .030". Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wakeboarder993]

I have one in the 30's, been to the range once but only took it out to 50yds. With windage centered and not even touching the front sight post I was an inch or two off to the side. One click with the windage and was grouping perfectly @ 50. I assume because I haven't even had to adjust elevation that sighting at 100 shouldn't be an issue. I also had 0 malfunctions with about 150 rounds through it.

[@calebclark6739]

Just one of the all time iconic guns. Looks awesome

[@cbwelch4]

But the 12" twist does the most damage on target with M193 55 gr ammo. (Most of the cheap ammo out there.) My Dad carried the A1 version and acknowledged it was reliable, but didn't like 5.56 terminal performance. He preferred the M2 Carbine and M-14.

[@sgtslippyfist6345]

1-12 twist does not provide more terminal performance, just external stabilization

[@Gonzo4251]

For the forging flash on the upper all of the H&R guns and some of the GM/Hydra-Matic had that flashing left on, Colt always shaved it off

[@JaredAF]

Just took a look at my AR15A2 from the late 80s and you're correct, the outside forge flashing is removed. The flashing inside the carry handle is very present though, looks like very little finish work was applied to it. It's certainly rougher than the new H&R flashing

[@Spartan77]

@5:47, that is how the ATF rolls.

[@nukingjapanwasok6265]

The average age of an infantryman serving in Vietnam to be 19 years old is a myth, it is actually 22.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Back in the 1970s when I was contemplating a possible draft on the horizon, the age was reported as 19. Searching around there are two ages quoted most often: 19 and 23.1. Take your pick. WW2 was 26 because they drafted up age 40 (but not at first).

[@matrox]

The original sights were more than adequate at hitting a man at 100 yards.

[@nukingjapanwasok6265]

I dont get the people who don't clean and lube a brand new gun after buying it.

[@danieledmunds3602]

Great video Jared, gotta appreciate the attention to detail even the details that make it a lesser rifle.

[@JaredAF]

Alhamdullillah, Daniel, thank you for watching.

[@Droodog127]

Mike is a good guy , miss nodak but hated their name on the lowers lol I can't wait to get the H&R lower *if they ever come back in stock* your flashlight let you down it is a later model with guards around the switch tsk tsk tsk not proper retro!! LOL great detailed video !

[@JaredAF]

Thanks for watching. That flashlight was part of my seabag issue in MCRD San Diego years ago lol

[@johnwhitley2898]

M16A1. COOL piece. Between '78 and '81 I never drew one that wasn't worn out, no finish, and nothing matched anything on the weapon. The saving grace was at least All the rifles had cleaning kit buttstocks and complete kits. And we never drew clean weapons, always dirty. Pistols, rifles, and the Pigs. Just absolutely filthy. It was so bad we'd go early and draw our weapons and take an hour scrubbing them and then go back and get squared away. I'll say though, our worn out .45's, M16's, and M60's ran like sewing machines! I thoroughly enjoyed shooting it! More so than the M-14's we were also assigned, because of the weight. ( We loved shooting the M-14 on the range, as each of us was assigned a specific rifle and 11 mags. We didn't baby them, but we sure didn't abuse them either!)

[@BirdDogey1]

I went to Army BCT in 81. Recognize the design.

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

That looks very much like what I was issued in 1969, at 19 years of age. I still have 3 original 20 round Colt magazines from that time.

[@JaredAF]

n-n-n-nineteen

[@johnmartin7165]

Excellent video, your description and attention to detail was very impressive. Looking at that took me back to 1989, when we got to use them at Fort Dix, NJ.

[@WasatchGarandMan]

Glad HRA took care of you. Been thinking of getting one of these and a HRA lower for my M16A2 build

[@JaredAF]

Sounds sick. I'm a big A2 man myself

[@americanmilitiaman88]

When i joined the navy Seabees in 2007 our battalion had H and R and hydramatic lowers on the M16s. All the M4s had colt lowers. Wasnt till 2010/2011 when we got new FNs

[@truonghthe]

I am glad it work out for you. I got email notification that mine being shipped as of last Thursday and will be at my FFL some time next week. What at beautiful rifle man.

[@SaundersE5]

Picked up mine from my local FFL today, gave it an initial clean and lube, can’t wait to take it to the range and get her zeroed.

[@virtuaguyverify]

Its sad that a brand new firearm these days does not come ready to shoot. Its frustrating for you to find out if your new firearm is even able to work correctly.

[@JaredAF]

one of two times I've had a new gun need to get sent back after probably 100 firearm purchases

[@geofftimm2291]

The M16A1 was US Army listed as $106. Or in today's money $1,002.80.

[@JaredAF]

Wow that really puts the price of the rifle in perspective. Some people wince when they hear I paid 1350 but that felt like more than a fair price. A1 parts kits are like 700-900 now without a barrel and are worn out.

[@natejones902]

Digging the 1980s drip in the review from the old truck

[@GunGnome_]

God I love mine so much, I uploaded the first 5 shots I took with it on my channel, slaying beer cans all day 😎🇺🇸

[@panzerabwerkanone]

A1 the sexiest of the M16 series. I built my clone from Brownells parts, poverty pony lower, and an original Colt 1:12 barrel. The 1:12 is rather accurate with the 55gr ammo I put through it.

[@JaredAF]

Definitely a sexy rifle

[@Shellshock1918]

It wouldn’t be a PSA product without a return to the manufacturer.

[@JaredAF]

So I've been told

[@Ominous-t9i]

I've gotten lucky then. Bought a GF3 from them in 2018 and an AK-102 in 2022 with no issues from either weapon. Was looking at picking up the M16A1 clone next.

[@KentuckyAk101guy]

@@Ominous-t9isame here I bought a AK 101 and haven’t had any of the issues others have had yet. I do believe mine is a later batch gun so the issues with them have maybe been fixed. It’s the only gun I have bought from psa and probably will remain that way

[@thebronzetoo]

Great review! Any ideas on who has a decent priced retro A1 stripped upper? I missed the boat in that build...

[@JaredAF]

H&R was selling stripped uppers/lowers, but now they have enough parts to make full guns theyre focusing on that. Eventually theyll sell stripped uppers again

[@T30-z5w]

Nice! Need to drag it behind your car on a dirt road to make it look like some of the Vietnam issues guns I’ve seen.

[@jakeweston8616]

Ultimately you are better off with the 1/7 twist. Why be limited to 55gr when you can now shoot all the bullet weights.

[@redtra236]

40 grain doesn't do so well in 1/7

[@jakeweston8616]

@@redtra236 55gr and above. Who shoots 40gr through an AR? Those loads are intended for a varmint rifle.

[@redtra236]

@@jakeweston8616 A decent amount of people I would say given that the AR is a varmint type rifle when it comes to hunting. It can be used for medium sized game at closer ranges(although some states don't allow it for anything but small game) but is most ideal for small game. Personally I use mine for small game hunting but I usually do use 55 grain handloaded bullets. There are a lot of people that prefer 40 grain though so saying 1/7 is totally superior is a bit of a stretch. A lot of people compromise for a 1/8 or 1/9 twist barrel.

[@jakeweston8616]

@@redtra236 Didn't say it's totally superior. If you use an AR15 as a varmint rifle then a 1/12 is ideal for the lighter loads. But the gun is originally intended for combat/self defense therefore heavier loads are preferred. This is why all of the manufacturers who sell to the defense market use 1/7. If you are one of the many who buy an AR15 to plink with the cheapest ammo you can find, usually wolf 55gr fmj, then a 1/9 is great. I would much rather have this kid's AR in 1/7 so that I could enjoy the 55 all the way up to the occasional 77gr match. These are the loads that are originally intended for this gun when used as a combat/defense rifle.

[@humansvd3269]

The ejection patter looks very graceful. This looks like a very nice rifle. I believe the 1/7 is the best twist, as more options to use different loads are always a good thing.

[@joelmorris60]

Dude, you should be a factory rep. Now I want one!

[@KinkyGuy69]

Perfect for killing talking trees

[@Im_Bored_Today]

Great video man! Loved your M16A2 video as well, much appreciation for your content. I'd like to second what a great guy Mike is over at H&R. I've known him for several years and we've traded parts back and forth. He is very knowledgeable and a very sharp person, great to deal with and just an overall friendly person.

[@jacoballen3267]

Always out of stock, never in stock. I have better chance at getting original Colt parts kits than getting H&R

[@JaredAF]

Monitor the arfcom thread. I was refreshing the page regularly when I bought the rifle

[@jacoballen3267]

@@JaredAF Arfcom?

[@JaredAF]

@@jacoballen3267 Ar15 dot com. can't link or youtube will be upset with me.

[@jacoballen3267]

@@JaredAF I’ll look that up. Thank you

[@sarahshowalter9539]

Well said and done. I'm checking into one as of your report.

[@combatmedic91-b76]

I don't remember the m16 triangle shield warping or bending at basic training in 1979.

[@jtv913]

I've seen quite a few videos with Mike, he seems like a stand up guy. I would definitely consider buying a PSA H&R product knowing he is in charge. Great video, really, thanks for putting it out here for everyone.

[@davidpetersen329]

A part of the age difference is that for many countries were so pressed for men that they enlisted everybody. By the end of the war most nations were completely out of men.

[@SaundersE5]

Rifle malfunctioned after 2k rounds wouldn’t chamber another round. Replaced the gas rings. Now good. So a dodgy BCG. I replaced the crap triangular hand guards with A2 hand guards. Much better.

[@willo.2324]

Love the classics they did a fantastic job for a clone

[@joeg5414]

Very cool. Getting the same one but the AF one without the forward assist. Now I just need to find 20 rd metal magazines. I might have to make a trip down to Texas. I'm in Colorado. We can get 30 round here at shops, we ignore the BS law, but no one carries the metal 20 rds. Obviously -no one will ship them either since I'm in CO. What a pain.

[@skipshepherd7246]

I just bought the upper, already had the lower, only grip I have is the cheesy plastic forgrip. "U.S. collectors ordinance" sells the Bakelite original furniture.

[@dylanroberts93]

Man this is one sexy rifle. I’ve always wanted a AR that looked like a M16 I have a A4 Colt AR that looks like that but I just need the triangle hand guards but it’s a safe queen I’ve never shot it.

[@BullMooseFox]

I don't think your barrel upgrade is a bad thing. Ive long been thinking about trying to clone the NCR service rifle with this and I'd definitely go with 1/7 for enhanced ability to use any ammo vs being exactly clone correct.

[@DB-we2wk]

My seems to jam all the time. I've tried different magazines. Can't seem to get ahold of Harrington and Richardson to get it looked at. Kinda disappointed. Paid 1,300 OTD. Definitely expected more for that price 😞

[@FloridaSpook]

I would like 2 H&R lowers to complete 2 of my projects. My M16A1 and my MK12. I’m having trouble sourcing stripped lowers from H&R.😢 See if you can find a original stock set. I did this and it make it gives it the correct vibe. Mike is a great Dude! I have been using his products since the 2000s! Back then you would call him up then mail him the money.

[@JaredAF]

Definitely got the impression that Mike is a genuine guy from all the press event interviews and speaking to him over the phone. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@happyhaunter_5546]

I can not explain why I, as an owner of several very modern and capable 16" AR15's, am so in love with the M16A1 and A2 patterns

[@JaredAF]

The A1 and especially the A2 are extremely modern and capable rifles!

[@rickthompson1422]

....A1 and A2 has that vintage iconic look...I'll take an A1 any day over others....trained on A1....AF 31 years Enlisted....

[@Vladpryde]

"It ain't meeee, IT AIN'T MEEEEE....I ain't no Senator's' soooon, no no....."

[@darkpassenger1786]

"ATF don't shoot my dog" - It was U.S. Marshals if you were referencing Ruby Ridge. LOL

[@rcairnut]

good video, thanks! I qualified with the Air Force version (a 602) I built a clone of it years ago using NoDakSpud parts and is is sweet.

[@JaredAF]

H&R sold some of those USAF pattern rifles before the M16A1s. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRobman139]

I’ve got the Windham retro AR-15 and highly recommend it. It’s got the look of my old service weapon from my army days in the 1980s, but with modern performance features like the 1:7 barrel, and most importantly for a lefty like me, the A2-style machined in brass deflector. Didn’t especially like getting hot brass down my shirt back in the day….

[@SaundersE5]

I just wish they would ever be in stock.

[@TheRobman139]

@@SaundersE5 Yeah you just have to keep your eyes open and jump on it when you see it. I got mine from Atlantic Firearms; they carry them off and on.

[@SaundersE5]

@@TheRobman139 brother I check every day.

[@SaundersE5]

I bought the gray 1:7 twist A1 H&R clone from PSA, I couldn’t resist

[@TheRobman139]

@@SaundersE5 Cool. As long as you’re right handed that should work great. As a lefty I have to have the brass deflector on the Windham.

[@kobun6474]

absolutely handsome rifle, sweet deal too

[@CM-wo2jq]

Great video and update. Thanks for taking the time.

[@DamitTucker]

5:56 can I subscribe twice?

[@bigghoss762]

Great video. I dig your Ford pickup. My dad used to have a bullnose and my mom had an '86 Bronco for a long time.

[@JaredAF]

Best body style they ever made

[@redtra236]

@@JaredAF The 80s models tend to have rust issues is the only thing, the 60's and 70s models do a little better on that. Mine is a 66 and doesn't have much rust but you also give up stuff like power steering and power brakes with one that old

[@Trid3nt861]

$2,000.00 in 1960's is equivalent to $10,000.00 today

[@RGL01]

Being that I was born in 1960, I think the M16A1 is for me.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@williamstuart9812]

Great video. I have a couple of the Brownells. Wish I had got a couple more.

[@JaredAF]

The amount of guns I own = n. The amount I desire = n + 1 😁

[@danielsprouls9458]

The one I carried in basic was a colt with a three prong flash suppressor. Very little bluing was left on the barrel, so it got well oiled. It shot well but the oil on the barrel smoked a bit when it got hot.

[@JaredAF]

Love it when the barrel starts smoking

[@logangskinwalker8725]

Epic intro lol new from right off the first sentence I was wondering is he going to do that song

[@sparkyatlarge]

I know Mike, and he and NDS had a rep for quality. It's not surprising at all to me that he took care of you. He's now the 'Big Cheese' at H&R, so things WILL be done right. I was told years ago by a guy I worked for (the owner of the company) that EVERYONE makes mistakes. It's what you do AFTER you make the mistake that makes the difference. Trust me, these guys are GTG. I would buy something from them in a heartbeat. (And plan to. I need an H&R build!)

[@JaredAF]

He seems like a very stand up guy, from the phone calls and watching his interviews at press events

[@ElTejon47901]

Mike is fantastic. Have 2 AK-74s from NDS.

[@jimbrown558]

I thought the A1 had the 3 prong flashhider ?

[@JaredAF]

Rolling upgrades on earlier XM16s, same reason you find them with different markings on the lower. But a brand new M16A1 after the TDP was finalized would have a birdcage

[@redtra236]

Most M16A1s have a bird cage, I think some of the first ones still had the 3 prong though. The XM16E1 is the one you're thinking of I think. It also only has a partial fence.

[@rayrose5594]

the average age in ww 2 was 17 pal check your facts pal.....

[@Urzaban]

I will say that the Wyndham weaponry A1 government is surprisingly more clone correct than it should be for its price of about 900-1100 USD. The C7 upper is basically the A1 upper just with a brass deflector, the Hand guard is A1 correct with the flat inline Barrel ring, the pistol grip is A1 correct, then to my surprise the butt stock that came on mine was an A1 trap door butt Stock I even had a type D stock ready to swap it out with but didn't have to. Then you got the Tear drop forward assist and A1 flash hider. So if you're willing to do a barrel swap, you could take from a 90% correct clone up to about 97% clone correct. As the lower, finish, and brass flector won't ever be clone correct.

[@JaredAF]

Yeah when making the video I spliced in that image and was actually kind of surprised that's how they look now. Back when they first started making that A1 rifle I wanna say 2-3 years ago, it was just their flat top 20" with a C7 upper and triangle handguards. I guess they've gotten closer to correct with the availability of these retro parts increasing. Their triangle handguards look higher quality than the brownells furniture/what comes on the H&R. No way to tell for sure without one in hand though. Windham is great though, my first AR was a Windham 20" and I adore that rifle.

[@Urzaban]

@Jared A. Frame yeah I remember early reviews in 2020 pointing out how it was mostly an A2 make to look more A1 like. My best guess that is Wyndham wasn't solid on the Retro craze as reproductions mostly fail in this industry, so they wanted to test the waters and see if it did good enough to justify its production then take more steps to make it accurate if profitable. I bought mine in 2022 so it's well after a few changes were made, and it's been a tank. I do plan on getting an A1 pencil barrel and sight tower for it from Fulton Armory just to make it even more accurate to the original.

[@JaredAF]

@@Urzaban Sounds rad. I wish my 2018 Windham 20" had the lowers they use now; the newer cerroforge lowers have this angular or triangular sort of reinforcement on the buffer tube area of the lower and it looks exactly like the ones we had in boot camp. Mine just has the standard A2 reinforcement there with the flat edge on the bottom.

[@Urzaban]

​@Jared A. Frame yeah their newer lowers are extremely nice and I can understand wanting to have as close as possible to what you train and carried. That's reason I've shopping Gen3 glock 23's as of late due that being what I use and carry at the prison I work at.

[@d30gaijin]

1 in 7 twist sucks on a period correct AR. Bummer.

[@JaredAF]

H&R has offerings in both twist rates. This rifle started as 1:12 but was rebarrelled as 1:7. I'm not too torn up about it!

[@d30gaijin]

@@JaredAF I realize what happened. I watched your 1st video too. It sucked you had to send the rifle back to PSA, and it sucks more that they didn't get you the correct twist rate. I am a Vietnam Vet and a long range competitive rifle shooter. I know all about twist rates. The original 1/12 twist rate is much more conducive to accuracy with the lousy 55 grain M193 FMJ. Think of it like a car wheel that is out of balance, the faster it spins the more it shows it's out of balance. Since FMJ bullets are formed from the tip (unlike a hollow point that is formed from the base) the hollow point bullet is much better stabilized at high rotation speeds, typically more accurate. FMJ bullets with their exposed lead bases (typically very uneven) and benefit from a slower twist rate. And I don't know why I am wasting my time here telling you this since I am pretty sure you don't care. Be that as it may, enjoy your new rifle. I am super happy to see PSA stepping up and remaking the H&R M16.

[@JaredAF]

@@d30gaijin To be fair he did offer me the option of going with a 1:12 but I would have had to wait a couple more weeks. Eventually I'd like to do a test/practical application of 1:7 accuracy with 55gr ammo.

[@bearrage80]

Needs the prong flash hider though. Good looking gun 👍