Switching out upper

[knightofcydonia]

With the ability to now shoot multiple calibers on the ar platform it has sparked my interest and may ultimately change what I decide to purchase. I was hoping the people who are familiar with changing out uppers would be able to give any advice on the ease at which this is done. Is this something that can be done with a multi tool ? Will this affect the gun greatly? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

 

[lx1x]

pop two pins out.. put new upper and your done.

but then again.. depends what you already have and what you replacing with.. may have to change the buffer and spring..

 

[fivepointstar]

take 10 seconds


bring it over and I'll charge you $50 DISCOUNT price to change out your upper

 

[zoostation]

take 10 seconds


bring it over and I'll charge you $50 DISCOUNT price to change out your upper

you're bad....

 

[-Z/28-]

Only tools you need are your fingers and a small round blunt object. (a pen works nicely) Pop out the pins and lift the upper off.

 

[Ruzo]

take 10 seconds


bring it over and I'll charge you $50 DISCOUNT price to change out your upper

I'll do it in 7 seconds and charge you $40...

 

[knightofcydonia]

Awesome. just what I wanted to hear..looks like I'll be building and buying one now.

 

[Russ D]

You speak as if it's possible to buy just another upper and not have it turn into a complete rifle.

 

[Name Taken]

Yeah for the price I'd slap together a dedicated lower.

 

[04RWon]

You speak as if it's possible to buy just another upper and not have it turn into a complete rifle.

Let them think that....lol

 

[BUFF7MM]

You speak as if it's possible to buy just another upper and not have it turn into a complete rifle.

Tried that several times and always end up with a complete rifle, I think I'm at 7 or 8 now.

 

[Markp]

You know, if you don't know how to swap uppers, I'd also invest some time into learning which part of the rifle is the dangerous end first.

 

[Kilroy]

I'm sure once he actually has an AR in his hands, operation and function will become obvious.

 

[knightofcydonia]

The intention I have is to own a 300 blk. If for some crazy reason the shtf happens it sure would be great to have the option to switch to a caliber that will most likely be much easier to obtain. I feel as though this is a very wise option. Obviously I have a lot to learn but I won't know unless I ask. Also with this now being an option I don't feel half as reserved about getting a regulated ar as well. So I've decided I'm going to go about building the regulated ar, I think it would be a great way to fully understand the platform, and I can piece it together slowly if need be

 

[mopar92]

5 seconds 30 bucks. Final offer.

 

[narcolepticsniper]

5 seconds, 20 bucks plus a free snickers bar.

 

[Threeband]

Two hours, I'll charge you $50, and you have to paint my shed.

But I promise you will learn to switch out an upper.
















Oh yes, you will learn.





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[rpker]

You speak as if it's possible to buy just another upper and not have it turn into a complete rifle.

I just wish it was the other way around....


Seems lowers grow faster than uppers in MD....some kinda freak of nature I think.

 

[vin]

I can piece it together slowly if need be

HA!

Good luck with that.

The addiction sets in quick and parts start showing up at the door every week or so.

And then the wife starts asking about the bank account...

 

[ColonelHurtz]

Do you have thumbs?
Or at least one thumb?