Another noob AR question

[Ghost40]

I seem to be having alot of these lately...

Recently built my AR, I used a DPMS complete upper. It is a slick side. I would really like to change it out to one with a brass deflector, FA, etc. Is it possible to use the existing parts internel/external essentially just swapping the receiver itself?

Thanks!

 

[outrider58]

Yes

 

[Vile Shadow]

Sure can.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

You will need the proper tools to take it apart and then also reassemble it.

Depending on where you are located, somebody that has the tools might be willing to help you.

 

[Ghost40]

Live in the White Marsh area. Was going to just hit Freestate and find out their price for swapping over for me.

 

[ironpony]

I never understood the slick side, did you notice any positives to running it?

 

[Ghost40]

I did not notice anything positive about it, however, I did not notice anything negative about it. I only have about 200 rounds through it. But I am still too new to the platform to really notice any benefits to the additions.
It started out as a budget build. I wanted an AR but couldn't find anything locally for price range I set. I got a Spike's lower at a decent price, when I went looking for completed uppers, I think I got caught up in the instant gratification of being able to buy one at a shop for under $500 where as for the same price I could have picked up a (what i'll call normal) completed upper online for about the same price. Everything I can find about it, looks like they were used on the Sportical-type ARs.

Now that I have the bug, i am going to end up spending the same amount I would have in a $1200 rifle. Started out at the $700 mark, now with upgrades and new stripped upper, I'm pushing $900.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I never understood the slick side, did you notice any positives to running it?

I guess to make 'em lighter?

Gotta have an FA, especially if you have a suppressor on it.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

I guess to make 'em lighter?

Gotta have an FA, especially if you have a suppressor on it.

^^^^^This ...

 

[mopar92]

I guess to make 'em lighter?

Gotta have a FA, no matter what else.

FIFY

 

[outrider58]

Oh if you were wanting to build a Vietnam era Air Force Commando/PJ issue CAR-15 replica, you'd need a slick sided upper. That's what they used.

 

[j_h_smith]

I have a slick sided receiver. I use it almost exclusively with my 22LR kit.