SA16-A2

[4522barry]

Hello all, I am interested in the new SA16-A2 and was wandering if it will accept a Triangular handguard. The forward handguard cap appears to be a triangular one, and looks as if it would, but no one at my gun stores knows for sure. Anyone?

 

[Domar1291]

The colt a2 ones would accept the triangle I just don't remember the length was the same. I want to say it is the same not sure

 

[Bassbob]

As long as it's a 20" barrel I would think so.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

With the ar15 being a true mil-spec you she able to install 1. If you have an a2 fsb and a wrld ring you should be good to go as gas system lengths will dictate.

 

[Mr.W.]

Welcome to the forum, from Ohio.

 

[4522barry]

Well, I went ahead and bought the SA-16A2, very nice rifle. I bought a triangular handgaurd from ar discounts the luth r, fits tight (took 2 of us to get it) but it looks great.

 

[Belt Fed]

Now it's an SA M16 A1

 

[4522barry]

Yes, I do see possibly why the A2 handguard came into play as the triangular handguard is very smooth, very slippery on damp hands (humidity in the jungles of Vietnam) and the round A2 stock has texture to it, much more grip to it. My take on it.

 

[Belt Fed]

It's al lin what ya like. i kinda like the old triangular ones myself.

 

[4522barry]

Yes, I like

 

[Belt Fed]

Yes, I like

Me too

 

[4522barry]

Me too

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Double like it, where did u get your slings?

 

[Belt Fed]

Dont remember. They have been on there for many years.

 

[Hogrydr]

Having bought one myself, have anyone had issues? Haven’t had time to put it through its paces yet

 

[Grayfox]

A few years back I bought a Colt Sporter A2 model. First thing I did was swap out the round handguards for the older triangular ones. That's was Uncle Sam issued me back in the early-mid 70s and feels much better in my hands.