M16/SR-16 Re-Wiring

[]D[][]\/[][]D · January 21st, 2009, 22:21

Can I re-wire a common M16/SR-16 to have a handguard mounted battery instead of having it in the rear stock? If so, how easy is it to do?

Sorry for the newb questions, but I've never owned any AR-15 type of AEG before and have no idea how the internals are, other than that they have version 2 gearboxes.

JoeFriday · January 21st, 2009, 22:33

It is a lot more pain than it's worth. Normally guys stay away from handguard batteries. Have you considered getting a crane stock? A collapsable stock that fits the battery?

[]D[][]\/[][]D · January 21st, 2009, 22:40

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Originally Posted by JoeFriday

It is a lot more pain than it's worth. Normally guys stay away from handguard batteries. Have you considered getting a crane stock? A collapsable stock that fits the battery?

Yeah, I thought about it. But I'm really liking how the Magpul PRS Stock looks, especially on a long barreled RIS M16.

Renegade) · January 21st, 2009, 22:43

To answer his question...

Its not that hard, just a matter of tearing the gun down, opening the mech and switching the wires from rear to front. Might need additional lengths of wire for it, so have a solder gun and heatshrink tubing handy.

[]D[][]\/[][]D · January 21st, 2009, 22:50

That doesn't seem that hard, I'm already pretty good with a soldering iron.

But I'm guessing that I will probably need a handguard that can hold a battery then, right?

baker_Jeff · January 21st, 2009, 22:53

Yes you will. It's not too much work, and if you enjoy working on your gun, fun too! :P

[]D[][]\/[][]D · January 21st, 2009, 22:59

Yeah, I love working on my TM SIG 552. But I've been feeling the need to get a full size AR-15 type of AEG for a new project.

Goldman · January 21st, 2009, 23:46

You could also go with a Lipo in the stock tube...

[]D[][]\/[][]D · January 22nd, 2009, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Goldman

You could also go with a Lipo in the stock tube...

That's not a bad idea. If I'm going to get a Magpul PRS stock I'm going to also need the Magpul PTS Rifle Stock Adapter for AEG's. By the looks of the adapter, I can probably fit a Li-Po stick battery in there. Thanks for the suggestion, you probably just saved me some money for not needing to get a handguard that holds a battery. Thanks man!

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January 21st, 2009, 22:21	#1
[]D[][]\/[][]D $[]D[][]\/[][]D's Avatar$ Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scarborough, ON	M16/SR-16 Re-Wiring Can I re-wire a common M16/SR-16 to have a handguard mounted battery instead of having it in the rear stock? If so, how easy is it to do? Sorry for the newb questions, but I've never owned any AR-15 type of AEG before and have no idea how the internals are, other than that they have version 2 gearboxes.
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January 21st, 2009, 22:43	#4
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	To answer his question... Its not that hard, just a matter of tearing the gun down, opening the mech and switching the wires from rear to front. Might need additional lengths of wire for it, so have a solder gun and heatshrink tubing handy. __________________ W1-5

January 21st, 2009, 22:50	#5
[]D[][]\/[][]D $[]D[][]\/[][]D's Avatar$ Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scarborough, ON	That doesn't seem that hard, I'm already pretty good with a soldering iron. But I'm guessing that I will probably need a handguard that can hold a battery then, right?
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January 21st, 2009, 22:33	#2
JoeFriday "Serpentor", Props Canada Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta	It is a lot more pain than it's worth. Normally guys stay away from handguard batteries. Have you considered getting a crane stock? A collapsable stock that fits the battery?

January 21st, 2009, 22:53	#6
baker_Jeff Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB	Yes you will. It's not too much work, and if you enjoy working on your gun, fun too! :P __________________ Founder of Capital Airsoft in Edmonton Out of the Game 04/22/16

January 21st, 2009, 22:59	#7
[]D[][]\/[][]D $[]D[][]\/[][]D's Avatar$ Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scarborough, ON	Yeah, I love working on my TM SIG 552. But I've been feeling the need to get a full size AR-15 type of AEG for a new project.
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January 21st, 2009, 23:46	#8
Goldman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	You could also go with a Lipo in the stock tube... __________________ Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe black mesa... THAT WAS A JOKE, ha ha, fat chance. My Buy/Sell 1337ness rating

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