16" or 18" Complete Upper

[Dizzle]

Any recommendations? I have a budget of $400...

I like the looks of a stainless steel fluted barrel slim handguard... Flat top rail MLOK

Looking for budget options. I might not be against building my own if it's a ton cheaper and really worth it.

 

[DavidA]

Having built quite a few AR 15’s and AR 10’s If you want a complete upper. It appears to me that if you are not to picky a complete upper is the way to go. However you will not be getting a high end barrel for $400. This does not mean it will not shoot, I,be had $139.00 barrels that shoot lights out but 1 to 1 1/2 moa. Is pretty common. Then again it you want a little more personal touch you can build a decent one upper for $350 to $400 if you shop around. Just depends on whether you want to tinker. For me finding the components at a reasonable price is part of the fun.


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[Jimbob2.0]

I always recommend getting something decent quality for a shooter and you can always build a more high end upper. Ive had some good Palmetto builds lately but people have been complaining, been running Delton with no issues. Anderson is hit or miss. I have a few in my spare pile.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Build one from quality components. Don't cheap out on it, get stuff that is quality. You'll probably wind up spending 500-900 to build the upper you want, from quality components, but you will know it was made with stuff that won't have serious issues down the line.

 

[Dizzle]

Hmm thanks for the replies. Perhaps I will keep saving. How cheap would you go for a good complete upper? Who makes a good one that I can start saving for?

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Hmm thanks for the replies. Perhaps I will keep saving. How cheap would you go for a good complete upper? Who makes a good one that I can start saving for?

Look, just buy all the parts to assemble an upper. Then once you have all the parts together, sign up for a SOTAR build class. Take box of parts with you and assemble your AR. Along the way you'll be gauging, scoping, and checking everything, to ensure it is made properly.

 

[sasd18]

Hmm thanks for the replies. Perhaps I will keep saving. How cheap would you go for a good complete upper? Who makes a good one that I can start saving for?

Personally for what price range you’re in, I’m a fan of aero precision. You can usually find deals at Brownells or straight on their website