Once I machined off all the forging flaws/seams I had the receiver blasted and anodized hardcoat type III. It came out pretty decent looking, however the shallow engraving done on the receiver back in the 80's really left nearly impossible to see selector markings.
But, that was a blessing... because I did not want a SAFE FIRE AUTO receiver. I took this as an opportunity to re-engrave over these SAFE SEMI AUTO.
It came out great, matched the engraving perfectly to the previous engraving, and the FIRE was so faint, it's completely invisible now with a proper depth. Driving in the trigger guard roll pin was one of the most nerveracking moments. I've never broken an ear off a receiver before, but the day before I was going to a couple of my friends did, which I couldn't help but keep in the back of my mind.
Everything went well and finally, 1 year later to the day I am finished with my M16. Now all I guess there is to do is shoot it?
But, that was a blessing... because I did not want a SAFE FIRE AUTO receiver. I took this as an opportunity to re-engrave over these SAFE SEMI AUTO.
It came out great, matched the engraving perfectly to the previous engraving, and the FIRE was so faint, it's completely invisible now with a proper depth. Driving in the trigger guard roll pin was one of the most nerveracking moments. I've never broken an ear off a receiver before, but the day before I was going to a couple of my friends did, which I couldn't help but keep in the back of my mind.
Everything went well and finally, 1 year later to the day I am finished with my M16. Now all I guess there is to do is shoot it?
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