Dominion Arms DA556 M16-Style Rifle with 20 in barrel

I just got mine, and I've put up a thread in the Black/green rifles forum. Check it out for more info.

Long story short, everything seems pretty solidly put together, but the finish is typical Norinco workmanship.

The lower appears to be a new CQ-A, just with a fixed buttstock. Rear peep sights and gas tube are a little funky, but I'm sure they function fine. If not, they're cheap parts to replace. For the most part, there doesn't seem to be the proprietary parts problem the old-school CQ311s had. I'll be throwing in a ton of aftermarket bits later, I will update as I go if there's any problems.

It's a struggle, but the rifle will accept MOE handguards without modification.

I won't be able to get to the range for a few weeks, but when I do I'll be testing accuracy at 100 and 200 yards, hopefully with a variety of ammo types.
 
The original CQ rifles are exported to many friendly Maost factions, esp SE Asian rebel groups.
There are still some CQs hanging around the Pashawar region, but not many are in service due to lack of ammo. (yes paid for by the US gov)

The latest CQ spotting in modern use is in Syria, old style M311 furniture too, probably funnelled in from Iran as they are also make them.
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I got around to shooting it! I like it. I like it a lot.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...t-The-A1-brought-up-to-speed-Update-on-post-1


I was able to swap out some parts and all threading seems to be western milspec. No weirdo chinese threads.

Deckard said:
Pictures of the finish? The old paint, or what?
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No paint on these guys. I think they're new production all around and they're anodized like their carbines.

7.62x51 said:
Just received the da 556, I have the new hand guard half on, and im half wondering if i should just buy a new front bracket and delta ring.
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Good luck! I broke two punches trying to get the front sight base off. But my MOE handguards go on fine, I didn't even need a file, so I'm not really troubled by it. Those wanting to make an A1 clone with classic handguards might have to take it to a gunsmith.
 
twyeh said:
The original CQ rifles are exported to many friendly Maost factions, esp SE Asian rebel groups.
There are still some CQs hanging around the Pashawar region, but not many are in service due to lack of ammo. (yes paid for by the US gov)

The latest CQ spotting in modern use is in Syria, old style M311 furniture too, probably funnelled in from Iran as they are also make them.
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Another picture for Sporting Lad
 
gaff said:
the US Gave thousands of m16s to the Bosnians ,maybe this is what your referring to . they were the old style 1960 rifles in original boxes with the comic book.
they were m16 not ar15.
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The AR-15 was the original rifle. It stands for Armalite Rifle 15. It was the 15th rifle developed by Eugene Stoner. The designation M-16 was not applied to it until the US military adopted it. All M-16s are AR-15s.
 
I had that model it was fugly but reliable. I bought a norinco ar clone from a retailer that does not stand behind their products. They send it to their distributor. It had a faulty bolt it was returned to me 6 months later and not repaired so I sourced a bolt from brownells. I have owned several norinco ar clones some were good one was bad. Quality control is hit and miss so if you do buy one I would suggest buying it from Canada ammo as he stands behind the products he sells.
 
Every norinco ive seen has a crappy finish. They have always seem to very functional guns. I had a p226 clone and the cqb ar15
Both as reliable as can be but finish just felt real cheap. I ended up getting a real sig and m&p sport.

Iam looking for norinco 20" and will swap out furniture with brownells retro. I posted a wtb ad. I cant justify paying full retail price for a norinco.

Anyone know what the 2nd cheapest already built AR that comes with a carry handle and 20" barrel? Like to try something besides norinco out?
 
Jarvy said:
I got around to shooting it! I like it. I like it a lot.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...t-The-A1-brought-up-to-speed-Update-on-post-1


I was able to swap out some parts and all threading seems to be western milspec. No weirdo chinese threads.



No paint on these guys. I think they're new production all around and they're anodized like their carbines.



Good luck! I broke two punches trying to get the front sight base off. But my MOE handguards go on fine, I didn't even need a file, so I'm not really troubled by it. Those wanting to make an A1 clone with classic handguards might have to take it to a gunsmith.
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There is a trick to getting those taper pins out, First, clamp the barrel in a padded vice as close to the front tight assembly as you can, make sure it is tight. Second, make sure you are hitting the small end of the pin. Third, use a punch at least 1/4" and hit the end of the pin very hard. You are not trying to get it out, just get it started. Once it moves, use a punch the right size, should really just pop out at this point, remember they are taper pins!

Done lots, this method works every time!
Scott
 
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