AR-15 RETRO FURNITURE SETS Reviews & Ratings

Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Furniture Kits, built to accurately replicate the original Stock issued to thousands of American servicemen & women. The included M16A1 style buttstock, handguard and pistol grip are modeled off of original components, designed to bring affordable, original type gear back to market. There is surplus available, but these parts are continuing to dry up and the quality is often quite poor. Excellent condition items are getting quite expensive. With these furniture kits, you can outfit your favorite Retro rifle in the proper stylings of the period.

Available in several different colors including:

Black - Proper for Model 602, XM16E1, M16A1 & later generation rifles introduced after 1963
Green - Proper for early Model 601 rifles, the first AR-15 adopted by the US Air Force in 1959
Brown - Similar to the earliest AR-15 Prototype rifle furniture used in the late 1950s

Retro furniture from Brownells is not an exact copy of original components or their construction. Some areas have been changed due to manufacturing methods or to avoid counterfeit concerns.

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Reviews Summary

The AR-15 Retro Furniture Sets have received mixed reviews from customers. While some appreciate their aesthetic and compatibility with retro builds, many lament issues with fitment, quality, and material durability. Some users enjoyed the price point but noted significant gaps and rough edges in certain parts. Customer service, however, is often praised.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Fit and Compatibility

55%

Many reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the fit of the furniture components, particularly the handguards, which often did not mate properly or exhibited noticeable gaps. Several users had to modify parts for a better fit, indicating a common concern regarding compatibility with their builds.

Product Quality

70%

A significant number of reviews highlight concerns about the quality of materials used in the furniture sets. Terms like 'cheap' and 'flimsy' were frequently used to describe certain components, especially the buttstock and pistol grip, suggesting that quality control may need improvement.

Aesthetic Appeal

45%

Despite the quality issues, many users praised the retro look of the furniture sets, noting they fit well with M16 builds and received positive attention at gun ranges. The nostalgic appeal adds to the value for some customers, making them feel good about their purchase.

Customer Service

40%

Customer service received positive feedback, with users acknowledging quick responses and willingness to send replacements for defective items. This factor contributed significantly to the overall satisfaction, even amidst quality concerns.

Value for Money

30%

While the price point was appreciated by many users, indicating a good deal for the set compared to OEM or surplus alternatives, the perceived quality issues led several reviewers to question whether the sets were worth their cost.

Installation Experience

35%

Installation experiences varied widely, with some users finding parts easy to install while others faced struggles, particularly with aligning the handguards. Recommendations for specific tools or methods were shared among reviewers as useful tips for future buyers.

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Make sure the grip hole is deep enough.

I only had one problem with this set. The saftey spring hole was not deep enough.Got a spare A2 grip to compare depths and just drilled it deeper, after that, installed fine. Stock is tight and doesn't rattle. Very happy with this set!

Finish that build.

All the pieces fit perfectly, but theyre not exact copies and were never meant to be. They look great and are well made, if you want a museum piece this probably isnt the furniture for your rifle. I built a shooter with almost all Brownells parts and couldnt be happier. 4 stars only because my stock sling swivel is very tight and a slight gap at the butt pad. The handguards are smaller at the rear than my NOS originals but fit better.

Retro Furniture

Was easily installed, fit was good. Only complaint was the color, it needs to be a darker green. Otherwise pleased with the set.

Brown Retro Furniture

The fit was good for the most part, had to get replacement grip due to poor molding. Brownells sent the replacement fast as they are known to do. Only real problem is the fact the color is lighter than the original brown. Worth the price. I used them on a dedicated 22lr rifle.