My ArmaLite "50th Anniversary" AR10B

How it was when I found it at a gun show in North Carolina...



And now after I personalized it for me





I had ArmaLite swap out the front sight and muzzle brake with non-ban-era components. I swapped the stock for a Cavalry A1 and the grip to the Tango Down BG17, both of which I RIT dyed to match the chocolate brown color. I also swapped the selector to the retro looking Troy ambi because it looks the part, and I like my rifles to be ambidextrous. As I require flashlights on all of my fighting rifles, I added a Surefire X300 on Mossie Tactics 2400 mount. Finally, I added reflective aluminum heat tape inside the handguards, and a bipod stud on the bottom that I use as a hand stop.
In the buttstock I have a complete cleaning kit with CLP, as well as two spare batteries. In the pistol grip I have a front sight adjustment tool, spare sling swivel (for that bipod stud) and ear protection.
As it sits, it is one of my favorite rifles that I've ever handled. Slim, light, powerful, and simple. This rifle is pretty much perfect, and I'm unbelievably happy with it.
It's my second "Battle Rifle", after my scout scooped SOCOM M1A. I much prefer this AR10B, although scoping it would be nice. Maybe someday I'll have an ACOG custom mounted as the charging handle in the carry handle opening precludes traditional carry-handle mounting.

Edit: after firing it extensively today, I've removed the Israeli handguard band because it shifted during recoil, and didn't do much except look cool by showing off my Jewish pride.

Haha nothing really, maybe the flashlight. I edited the title, just AR10B

I didn't even know these existed until I spotted it at that gun show. Once I saw it, I knew I had to have it.
long story short, while arranging to meet the guy (i had the money ready) he sold it out from under me. The buyer wound up contacting me on a forum stating that he bought it with the intent to make it a flat top, but after reading a post of mine about the history of it, decided to sell it to me for what he paid... Which was $100+tax less than I was planning on paying from the original seller!
In all, I'm very happy how everything worked out.

Super easy. All you need is a pot. Boil water, then add the dye, then add the item you want to dye, wait and check periodically. You can take it out and dab dry to check if you like. The more dye you use and the longer you boil it the darker it will get, to a certain point.
NOTE: start with light colored items. FDE works great. You can only go darker, NOT lighter.
The dye is sold online, at WallyWorld, and other places. It's cheap. I used dark brown, total cost $2.

Yeah it actually changes the color of the plastic. Looks factory, and I'm very happy with the result.

Update: I dyed the Tango Down BG17 pistol grip, Duckbill grip, and Magpul MLOK MOE handguard. The Magpul handguard is just for fun, as I can mount my Scout light and bipod if necessary. I ditched the 12:00 x300 because it was too far away from my hands to activate, and I wanted to be able to swap to the Sudanese handguards for a classic look. Generally, the rifle will be wearing the Sudanese handguards.
But the pistol grip I'm just undecided on. At first I was set on the BG17, but it just seems so modern looking, with that raised backstrap. The Duckbill grip seemed like a good idea, but after trying it out, I'm not sure if it fits the bill (no pun intended) really. It lacks storage, and while it is pretty close to the A1 grip, it doesn't look much like the original AR10 grip.
Right now, I'm highly considering getting a Tango Down BG16 because it kind of looks a little retro, but also has storage which is nice, plus its very comfortable and ergonomic.
Other than that, I'm also considering an FDE A1 pistol grip from Accurate Armory, but I think I'll feel the same about that as I do about the Duckbill grip.
AA A1:
http://accuratearmory.com/ShopOnlin...efault.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName
TD BG16:
https://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-battlegrip-bg-16/
What do you all think? Again, I'm going for that retro look, but I also want usefulness. I value storage, as well as that little tab that covers the trigger guard gap. It must be in FDE so that it can be dyed.
So, in your valued opinions, what pistol grip looks most like the original AR10 pistol grip OR meshes with the rifle lines best?

I wasn't digging the front sight flashlight either, so that's why it's gone.
but for me this rifle is a shooter. Yes it's rare, and yes it has historical value, but it gets shot, and will see many many more rounds.