Cheap AR Uppers (5.56)

Steelersfan · Dec 25, 2015

I just finished my lower up on my "budget" AR. I have been looking for come cheap options as far as uppers go. I came across a website that I could get a HBAR upper for $199.99. Of course, I'd still have to buy the charging handle and BCG. Just wanting your opinions on it and maybe if you can think of other options. Again, this is a budget AR. Here is the link:

https://22mods4all.com/en/ar-15/152..._optics-none/barrel_type-16_hbar_heavy_barrel

rifelman · Dec 25, 2015

Palmetto State Armory has some good stuff most of the time

Jollyllama · Dec 25, 2015

I have never heard of them. The link doesn't take you to an hbar,but maybe it's an option; I didn't poke around much.

I'd say for the same money stick with palmetto, radical firearms, or hardened arms.

They have some sort of track record that has been positive. Maybe this company is great, but I personally have not heard of them and am not familiar with their rifle building skills regardless of what parts are on it.

Good luck.

Steelersfan · Dec 25, 2015

It seems all their good stuff is out of stock. They do have an upper for $179, but it's not an hbar. Would have jumped on it if it was.

Steelersfan · Dec 25, 2015

Jollyllama said:
I have never heard of them. The link doesn't take you to an hbar,but maybe it's an option; I didn't poke around much.

I'd say for the same money stick with palmetto, radical firearms, or hardened arms.

They have some sort of track record that has been positive. Maybe this company is great, but I personally have not heard of them and am not familiar with their rifle building skills regardless of what parts are on it.

Good luck.

Yea, you can go to barrel selection and pick a 16'' hbar barrel. If you can find a driect link to something in my price range, it'd be appreciated. I'm just coming up blank in searches in my price range (preferably under $250)

Whitey · Dec 25, 2015

rifelman said:
Palmetto State Armory has some good stuff most of the time

Second on PSA. Their inventory, or at least what's listed on their site, fluctuates drastically. If you have the time to wait, just be patient and whatever deal you're looking for will eventually come up. Very good quality, just not the world's greatest customer service (i.e. response to communication).

Also look into Radical Firearms. They sell direct and also through Primary Firearms. If you go through PA you will experience some of the best customer service on the market. I have experienced this first hand. Lots of options at the moment on AR parts.

-Whitey

engineerbrian · Dec 26, 2015

Alpha Shooting Sports makes decent stuff at a fair price and has great customer service

http://www.shop.ar15hardware.com/category.sc?categoryId=24

Seagrave1963 · Dec 26, 2015

+3 for Palmetto State Armory

They often use FN barrels and offer blemished sales making for a great deal. I have a few items that were "blemished" and could not find any mark or blemish anywhere.

Good luck in your upper hunt

BossmanPJ · Dec 26, 2015

+4 PSA. No issues with anything I have bought from them.

71Chevelle427 · Dec 26, 2015

engineerbrian said:
Alpha Shooting Sports makes decent stuff at a fair price and has great customer service

http://www.shop.ar15hardware.com/category.sc?categoryId=24

Thanks for the link Brian. Just ordered a stainless fluted hbar upper with 15" free float rail, BCG and charging handle for 429.

Palmetto is pretty bare right now...do they even offer an hbar?

Jollyllama · Dec 26, 2015

They do sell one as a complete rifle in md with a keynote rail for about 699. Not sure about hbar uppers but though I had seen them on the site in the past.

Good luck with your choice!

babalou · Dec 26, 2015

Sotaarms.com. Complete upper with bcg and ch

babalou · Dec 26, 2015

Also model1sales.com

regulator · Dec 26, 2015

No complaints with PSA, but for my last build I bought a barrel on sale from Classic Firearms and waited for other sales for the rest of the parts. Ended up with a nice shooting rifle for around $650.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/

71Chevelle427 · Dec 26, 2015

Jollyllama said:
They do sell one as a complete rifle in md with a keynote rail for about 699. Not sure about hbar uppers but though I had seen them on the site in the past.

Good luck with your choice!

Thanks. I got a complete PSA lower with upgraded grip and stock, for 200 out the door

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ar-15-complete-b5-sopmod-bravo-lower-fde.html

And the keymod complete upper for under 450 shipped, so will have a pretty nice piece for $650 total...can't complain with that. :thumbsup:

oldsarge · Dec 26, 2015

Radical Firearms through Joe Bobs.

71Chevelle427 · Dec 26, 2015

oldsarge said:
Radical Firearms through Joe Bobs.

According to each of their websites, they (JoeBob's or Radical) do not offer anything in an HBAR configuration.

I did grab a $299 w/free shipping NON Hbar complete upper (even had BCG, and charge handle) from PSA a few months back and simply swapped on a $100 HBAR barrel from JSE Surplus. Then sold the brand new NON HBAR barrel for $60, so had a total of $340 into a basic, mid length AR upper. Then ended up buying a low profile gas block, and Seekins Free float front rail from JoeBob's. :sad20:

That is why I chose to buy that one I mentioned above, found in engineerbrian's link...It's exactly as I would piece mine together for a low budget build, and already together and tested. :thumbsup:

Hollywood Ball · Dec 26, 2015

oldsarge said:
Radical Firearms through Joe Bobs.

I've got two of these uppers on 8.5/10.5" AR pistols. I'll be buying the same in .300blk on my next build

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oldsarge · Dec 26, 2015

I have three Radical uppers. Two in 300 AAC, a 16" and an 8.5", aND a 7.5" 223. I have had no problems with any of them.

porscheguy · Dec 27, 2015

+5 on PSA. First rate fit and finish on everything I've seen from them.

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