Who do we like for AR uppers these days?

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April 15, 2024, 02:54 PM

Milliron

Who do we like for AR uppers these days?

I have some stripped lowers that need building but I tuned out of the AR building game some years back. Not necessarily looking for anything too Gucci. Would like to build out a full length one and/or maybe a short M4 sized lightweight brush knocker.

Whatcha got?

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April 15, 2024, 06:10 PM

ruger357

quote:
Originally posted by CD228:
BCM is always good if they have what you need in stock.

Agree. Also DD and centurion.

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April 15, 2024, 08:19 PM

armme

I wait for BCM to have their blemished ones available. Sign up for the "notify me when available" email thing.

April 15, 2024, 09:16 PM

sourdough44

Yes to many, another I think is a great choice is Midwest Industries. They have a store right here in SE WI too.

https://midwestindustriesinc.com/about-us/

April 16, 2024, 03:22 AM

12131

^^^ I love this long stick from MI. Wish they still make this upper. I have since moved the front sight back a little and put a Surefire X300 in front of it.

April 16, 2024, 04:51 PM

1967Goat

Palmettos State Armory (PSA) has a bunch for budget builds. I have a couple of their CHF setups, made by FN. Do I need CHF?...Probably not.

Are they as good as DD or BCM, probably not, but probably close enuff.

PCA 20" CHF Upper - $549

PSA CHF 16" Upper - $439

April 16, 2024, 10:49 PM

old rugged cross

what kind of budget. I would look for an 18" Spr myself. Spikes is another. Mikes Fox Trot is another. And then there is always LaRue Which is about as good as it gets.

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April 17, 2024, 04:05 PM

Ace31

quote:
Originally posted by 1967Goat:
Palmettos State Armory (PSA) has a bunch for budget builds. I have a couple of their CHF setups, made by FN. Do I need CHF?...Probably not.

Are they as good as DD or BCM, probably not, but probably close enuff.

PCA 20" CHF Upper - $549

PSA CHF 16" Upper - $439

Anything PSA with a front sight post causes you to roll the dice on it be canted....just saying...

April 19, 2024, 06:21 PM

Black92LX

Building your own BCM stripped blems are the way to go.
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bc...bled-demo-scratched/

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May 03, 2024, 10:28 AM

DevlDogs55

I know Black92LX posted the link to their blem stripped upperxs, but I just got an e-mail from BCM today that they have these two complete upper receiver groups on sale right now.

https://bravocompanyusa.com/sale-specials-closeouts/

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May 23, 2024, 06:53 PM

JoshNC

Geissele super duty or Colt M5 would be my choice at present. Arms Unlimited has m5 uppers pretty cheap right now.

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May 24, 2024, 10:31 PM

MikeGLI

quote:
Originally posted by DevlDogs55:
I know Black92LX posted the link to their blem stripped upperxs, but I just got an e-mail from BCM today that they have these two complete upper receiver groups on sale right now.

https://bravocompanyusa.com/sale-specials-closeouts/

I have no need whatsoever, but I have one inbound...