AR Upper Recomendation

• Sep 13, 2014

• #1

Wombat Rancher

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Aug 21, 2013

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Getting ready to start the first AR project, looking for recommendations for an upper in 5.56. And yes I know everyone has an opinion , but at least it will give me places and uppers to look at and compare.

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #2

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BradMacc82

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Pre October lower??

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #3

Wombat Rancher

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• Sep 13, 2014

• #4

Coffee

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Jan 12, 2009

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Odenton

Without knowing more about what you want in terms of budget, length, etc (other than legality) I love BCM. Not as pricey as some of the other big players, but reliable and well built.

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #5

Leper Messiah

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Aug 18, 2014

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Cant go wrong with psa.

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #6

501st

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Wombat Rancher said:

Getting ready to start the first AR project, looking for recommendations for an upper in 5.56. And yes I know everyone has an opinion , but at least it will give me places and uppers to look at and compare.

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Engage Armament.

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #7

TxAggie

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501st said:

Engage Armament.

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With a Wylde chamber.

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #8

vinjet700

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Mar 1, 2013

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State of absolute disgust

Engage or BCM....

 

• Sep 13, 2014

• #9

Mark75H

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Leper Messiah said:

Cant go wrong with psa.

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Love my CHF PSA barrel - supposedly made by FN in Columbia SC

 

• Sep 13, 2014

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BradMacc82

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Wombat Rancher said:

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Engage will set you up right.

You know you'll get something good, and you'll help keep Andy's lights on.

*Since Andy makes Frosh uncomfortable, that's enough reason to stop by and keep that money local.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #11

Pinecone

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Another option is Anderson Rifles. You would have to call them about getting it built with an HBAR barrel. And they are FAST. My last lower was ordered on Sunday evening, shipped Monday afternoon.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

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303_enfield

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Lead times can suck but for the money:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/

Or spend some money with white oak:
http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/home.php?cat=259

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #13

BigBoiB

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Jun 4, 2013

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MoCo, Md.... for now!

Another vote for Engage!

Go in, tell them what you're wanting and they'll set you straight! It might cost more than others but the advice and customer service is worth it!!

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #14

JB62

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Mar 5, 2013

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Annapolis

Another for one for engage. Tell them what you are looking for and they will set you up right. Very happy with everything have gotten from them.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #15

DaemonAssassin

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Jun 14, 2012

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Political refugee in WV

Go to Engage. Good people and great stuff.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

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Merlin593

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Mar 29, 2013

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Towson, MD

Coffee said:

Without knowing more about what you want in terms of budget, length, etc (other than legality) I love BCM. Not as pricey as some of the other big players, but reliable and well built.

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I'll throw my hat in for bcm too

 

• Sep 14, 2014

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dtmeyers

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Jun 22, 2013

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BradMacc82 said:

Pre October lower??

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Do we have any confirmed guidance (email, letter) on whether you can build a non-hbar with a pre 10/1 virgin lower? I sent an email to the MDSP but haven't heard anything back. I only ask as some people on this board are adamant you cannot.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #18

INMY01TA

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Very impressed with my DTI upper. No reason to spend more imo.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/12...th-medium-contour-barrel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

• Sep 14, 2014

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MKR03

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Apr 1, 2014

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State of Montgomery

I'm a BCM fan too, but the problem is I don't believe they sell any complete HBAR uppers. So unless you're going to build an SBR or pistol, you'd have to swap out the barrel. That being said, +1 for Engage.

 

• Sep 14, 2014

• #20

Pinecone

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dtmeyers said:

Do we have any confirmed guidance (email, letter) on whether you can build a non-hbar with a pre 10/1 virgin lower? I sent an email to the MDSP but haven't heard anything back. I only ask as some people on this board are adamant you cannot.

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MSP seems to be treating the date of the build as the important one.

Let us know if you get a response back.

The problem is, you can do anything you want. But do you really want to be the test case? Starting with arrest. Having all your firearms confiscated. Trail, Legal bills. All even if you are found Not Guilty. And then, trying to get your firearms back.

Of course Guilty would be prison, and loss of the right to ever own a firearm again.

YOU have to decide if it is worth it.

Me, I will NOT push the rules.