AR Upper Quality: CMMG v Stag. Please add experiences/comments

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    jpk1md

    jpk1md

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    AR Upper Quality: CMMG v Stag. Please add experiences/comments.

    Please limit discourse to these two brands.
     
    Norton

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    I just took a close look at a CMMG stripped lower this week and I have to say the finish is a lot better than my Stag/MDShooters lower. To be fair I think I just got a bad one as far as the finish.

    I'm sure JeepDriver or canuck can tell you for sure, but there's really only a couple of actual lower manufacturers and these two things might be from the same place.
     
    jpk1md

    jpk1md

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    Norton said:
    I just took a close look at a CMMG stripped lower this week and I have to say the finish is a lot better than my Stag/MDShooters lower. To be fair I think I just got a bad one as far as the finish.

    I'm sure JeepDriver or canuck can tell you for sure, but there's really only a couple of actual lower manufacturers and these two things might be from the same place.
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    I'm actually looking for uppers but thats good to know.
     
    fivepointstar

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    Sometime this week I'm probably going to zero in my STAG 2H upper. I'll report back to you when I do. I field stripped it last night and cleaned it....I'm really happy so far!!!
     
    Norton

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    Damn....I really can read better than that....sorry.

    I'm looking at a CMMG right now. I like the wider range of choices they have for their uppers.
     
    fivepointstar

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    Norton said:
    Damn....I really can read better than that....sorry.

    I'm looking at a CMMG right now. I like the wider range of choices they have for their uppers.
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    Don't feel so bad Norton...I almost did hte same thing. I typed a response ref CMMG lowers and I read it again so I deleted it.

    I like STAG, the quality is excellent I just think that the $$ hasn't caught up to their name like RRA and other brands. I'm looking at the STAG 6H varmint upper, reasonably priced @ $550 at Legal Tranfers in NH
     
    Sundazes

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    fivepointstar said:
    Don't feel so bad Norton...I almost did hte same thing. I typed a response ref CMMG lowers and I read it again so I deleted it.

    I like STAG, the quality is excellent I just think that the $$ hasn't caught up to their name like RRA and other brands. I'm looking at the STAG 6H varmint upper, reasonably priced @ $550 at Legal Tranfers in NH
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    I will have one monday, if UPS tracking doesn't lie to me. legal Transfers didn't have them in stock last week as i was abruptly informed and then hung up on. I got mine from Riflegear.com for just a few bucks more. Buy, hey actually had them. Real nice folks. It is going as AA MD Shooters lower. But i just bought a Stag lower from Dan.
     
    ShiNNinG

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    I built my AR from 100% CMMG. I picked up the 16" MedCon Middie upper and I think it's worth the extra moola. Whole upper is well put together and feels solid. I opted for the full auto bolt carrier since they offer it as a free upgrade. Of course the 1:7 tough to match. The M4 feed ramps are deep and clean. The staking on the gas key is a little light, I would have liked to have seen them secured a little bit better but it should get the job done just fine.

    Overall the fit and finish are perfect.
     
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    m21att1

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    I'm waiting for my CMMG mid-length to come. Also got some Daniel Defense 9.0 rails to put on it.. I can't wait!!
     
    fivepointstar

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    jpk1md:

    I zeroed by Stag in yesterday at the range. I have a 2H upper and had to put in a flip up BUIS. 4 rounds and zeroed right out of the box....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! VERY PLEASED!!


    Sundazes:
    did you get your Stag?
     
    Sundazes

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    fivepointstar said:
    jpk1md:

    I zeroed by Stag in yesterday at the range. I have a 2H upper and had to put in a flip up BUIS. 4 rounds and zeroed right out of the box....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! VERY PLEASED!!


    Sundazes:
    did you get your Stag?
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    Yup, big brown truck paid a visit. Upon initial inspection, it looks and fits great. I am planning on giving it a workout on Saturday. Still need to strip and clean it. Couldn't resist putting on the lower. Looks great.
     
    boothdoc

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    I own a Few Stags and love all of them. The 6L is very accurate oout to 200 yards so far. I also am building a few more for the family as christmas gifts for the wife and daughter (pink and purlpe models). I really do like the Stagt better them the bushmaster and others I have owned in the past.
     
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