A&S Conversions
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This thread was started so as not to clutter another member's thread about a specific .22lr upper for the M10 model. So for those not familiar, the Tenko 10-16 adapter makes M10 lower receiver mimic the function of a M16 registered receiver. So far every AR-15/M16 upper including the Shrike beltfed and CMMG rotary delayed blowback uppers have functioned. Sam has some video of the Tenko adapter running a CMMG Ciener style .22lr kit.
We also have an open bolt version of the Tenko which we will be submitting. My brother has loaned me his first generation AM15 upper kit. Sadly he bought it and forgot it, so he didn't get the generation 2 upgrade. It is my understanding that the first generation AM15 had problematic function issues. I don't have the time or expertise to modify the kit myself. My plan was once we get the open bolt mechanism approved, I was going to quiz Craig Wheatley about the possibility of another run and upgrade kit availability. Would a Mac specific American 180 based upper be cheaper than the Tenko/AM15 upper combination? Absolutely, but I have no idea when or even if Craig would submit such an upper. The Tenko/AM15 combination is less than half the market value of a American 180 RR.
To be clear, between the Tenko adapter and the AM15 upper receiver kits, depending on uppers, mags, and calibers desired, the M10 owner could be looking at $7,000. There is nothing "cheap" when it comes to machineguns. I can not guarantee AM15 function without a functional kit AM15 upper to test. I know that I have been saying submission soon. My family's financial stability comes first. My continuing health issues have made this whole project extra challenging. I will notify the community when we actually submit. I have no idea when we will hear back. I appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Scott
Manager A&S Conversions L.L.C.
ETA Video
of a tour of Freedom Arms.
We also have an open bolt version of the Tenko which we will be submitting. My brother has loaned me his first generation AM15 upper kit. Sadly he bought it and forgot it, so he didn't get the generation 2 upgrade. It is my understanding that the first generation AM15 had problematic function issues. I don't have the time or expertise to modify the kit myself. My plan was once we get the open bolt mechanism approved, I was going to quiz Craig Wheatley about the possibility of another run and upgrade kit availability. Would a Mac specific American 180 based upper be cheaper than the Tenko/AM15 upper combination? Absolutely, but I have no idea when or even if Craig would submit such an upper. The Tenko/AM15 combination is less than half the market value of a American 180 RR.
To be clear, between the Tenko adapter and the AM15 upper receiver kits, depending on uppers, mags, and calibers desired, the M10 owner could be looking at $7,000. There is nothing "cheap" when it comes to machineguns. I can not guarantee AM15 function without a functional kit AM15 upper to test. I know that I have been saying submission soon. My family's financial stability comes first. My continuing health issues have made this whole project extra challenging. I will notify the community when we actually submit. I have no idea when we will hear back. I appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Scott
Manager A&S Conversions L.L.C.
ETA Video
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