Rock River uppers

Naptown52 · Jan 2, 2015

I am working on building my first AR and am almost done with the lower. I was looking at this for an upper:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=601

Before I drop the cash on this one, I just wanted to inquire if anyone here has any experience with this particular brand. Would you recommend or not recommend for any reasons in particular. Also, would this upper qualify as Maryland compliant?

dontpanic · Jan 2, 2015

That is fine for MD. Advertised HBAR by manufacturer.

Nice looking upper but quad rails are uncomfortable. A regular carbine handguard is cheaper and more comfortable. You can also save some money by not getting the Dominator rear sight. Really only useful if you are going to use an Eotech.

Rock River is a good solid company. Check out Bravo Company (BCM) also. They have some very nice uppers as well.

madchestermonkey · Jan 2, 2015

To my eyes yes it's fine as its a heavy barrel, check with joe bob, they are an IP and they carry rock river.

outrider58 · Jan 2, 2015

I've had a rock river for6-7 years it's been trouble free that whole time. they do make Md. compliant uppers(probably one of the first) so, no worries there and their barrels a top quality. I would recommend them. :thumbsup:

vinjet700 · Jan 2, 2015

ive been looking at their 458 SOCOM Beast upper.... maybe next Christmas :innocent0

dontpanic · Jan 2, 2015

I don't know where you are located but it might be a good idea for you to visit a gun shop. Gun Connection and Engage come to mind. They will be able to set you up with what you want. They carry uppers in the range you posted to several times that amount.

Check the IP section. They're good people and will set you up with what you want.

outrider58 · Jan 2, 2015

dontpanic said:
I don't know where you are located but it might be a good idea for you to visit a gun shop. Gun Connection and Engage come to mind. They will be able to set you up with what you want. They carry uppers in the range you posted to several times that amount.

Check the IP section. They're good people and will set you up with what you want.

if no luck there, Atlantic guns in Rockville and Silver Spring carry them as well and are good folk to deal with.

Threeband · Jan 2, 2015

If you're getting a 16" barrel, why get a gas system intended for 14 1/2"?

Why not get a midlength gas system?

dreadpirate · Jan 2, 2015

Threeband said:
If you're getting a 16" barrel, why get a gas system intended for 14 1/2"?

Why not get a midlength gas system?

this ^^^

pilotguy299 · Jan 3, 2015

Rock River makes a very good product. A bit pricey but well built.

Both of these are good choices too:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=527

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=569

BradMacc82 · Jan 3, 2015

Have they decided to ship to MD again??

JTH20 · Jan 3, 2015

I just built my Colt HBAR clone using Rock River parts and everything seemed high quality.

I am planning on taking it to the range soon and I'll let you know how it turned out

Gmercury2000 · Jan 4, 2015

BradMacc82 said:
Have they decided to ship to MD again??

Last time I ordered, I called and they stated they will ship anything that's not serialized here. That was over a year ago though so could have changed. Just give their cs a call.

Bafflingbs · Jan 4, 2015

I always liked that ATH. 3/4" MOA. Nice!

good guy 176 · Jan 4, 2015

You'll be fine with anything from Rock River. Numerous competitive shooters use their rifles in the high power league at the AGC range. Good quality and reliable.

Lew--Ranger63

BossmanPJ · Jan 4, 2015

JTH20 said:
I just built my Colt HBAR clone using Rock River parts and everything seemed high quality.

I am planning on taking it to the range soon and I'll let you know how it turned out

Nice rifle.

pilotguy299 · Jan 4, 2015

I think that upper is for sale at joeboboutfitters.com for $579 and ships free:

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Rock_River_Arms_Tactical_CAR_A4_Upper_Half_Holiday_p/rra-hs0513.htm

I think you can still add a free t-shirt with an order over $100:

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/FREE_JoeBob_Tee_Assorted_Colors_Designs_p/jbt01.htm

Free Radical · Jan 8, 2015

Have been using an RRA upper for two years now with little trouble. :thumbsup:

Naptown52 · Jan 13, 2015

Thank you all for the feedback on RRA's quality. It sounds like its a solid choice. I was able to find their uppers on this site:

http://www.pkfirearms.com/RRA_Uppers/206/c

Do those prices look fair? Im re-considering the free float that I first posted as its my understanding that they are a bit harder to work with and this is my first build, so a drop in hand guard would probably be the safer bet. Also, the reason I wanted to go with a quad rail hand guard (I was looking at the first one at the top of the page that the link goes to) is because I intend on putting a vertical foregrip on it. If I end up getting a solid hand guard, is it possible to attach a rail to the bottom later on? Or would I be better off just replacing the hand guard all together?

wilcam47 · Jan 13, 2015

I got something like this at a gunshow...its heavy but shoots nice..only thing I dont like is the metal handguard.

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index....tegory_id=271&CFID=464797591&CFTOKEN=94680457

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