AR15 Uppers...

[Pilgrim]

Anyone know where I can find uppers within the $400-500 price range? A friend of mine is looking to pick one up to match a lower he bought a few months ago. He doesn't need the bolt carrier group - just the receiver, barrel, and furniture. He also prefers one without the front sight post...

 

[fuelfather]

JSE Surplus

 

[Pilgrim]

Yes I checked them but nothing in stock at that price range

 

[kittyhawk]

Palmetto State Armory!!!!!!

PSA Premium 16" 5.56mm 1:7 Mid-length Modified A2 Profile - With BCG and Charging Handle

 

[Blind Sniper]

Well, what brand is the lower?

Primary Arms has a few flat-top/railed gas block uppers in stock, but they're all a little outside that price range. Cheapest there is a CMMG, 14.7 inch barrel with fixed A2 flash hider for $600. https://www.primaryarms.com/CMMG-16-Inch-M4LE-Upper-w-A2-Flash-Hider-p/cmmg55b38da.htm

Midway has a DPMS Oracle in-stock for $415 plus shipping, plus a shitload of other options. 223 Remington & 5.56x45mm NATO | Upper Receiver Assemblies

 

[mantawolf]

Model 1 Sales: 5.56/.223 C.A.R. Upper

They have a few uppers, bought one at mesquite gun show this month for 450 with the bolt carrier

 

[mosin]

seconding Palmetto State, just don't be in a hurry. I got mine pretty quick but some people are reporting long waits.

Very pleased with it so far. 16" CHF 1:7 with YHM Diamond rail. $450



Note almost all their junk shows it being out of stock, just check it daily for a week and sooner or later one will pop up "on sale" that meets your needs in your price range.

 

[TxBigfoot]

You can get a model 1 sales upper within that budget. Some people talk bad about them, I have 1k trouble free rounds in mine, using a bcm bcg.

 

[London]

If you go Model 1 try to get it at a gun show to avoid the shipping rates ($50 if I recall).

 

[mantawolf]

They had TON of uppers at the Mesquite Gun show this month. They will be at Big Town Oct 19

 

[Pilgrim]

Thanks, y'all. I'll tell my buddy about these...

 

[Southpaw]

seconding Palmetto State, just don't be in a hurry. I got mine pretty quick but some people are reporting long waits.

Very pleased with it so far. 16" CHF 1:7 with YHM Diamond rail. $450
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Note almost all their junk shows it being out of stock, just check it daily for a week and sooner or later one will pop up "on sale" that meets your needs in your price range.

Palmetto states AT LEAST a 15 business day wait on barreled uppers before you order. For the price and a small wait, they have come thru for me many times with both uppers, lowers, mags, etc...

There is also RGuns, however don't expect any communication and a rather long wait <30+days>. That might not be true for every upper, but it could be so be forewarned. Their prices are usually really good though.

 

[40Arpent]

Well, what brand is the lower?

what difference does that matter?

 

[Blind Sniper]

Different brands may have different finishes/cosmetic appearance, and some people like their upper and lower to match as closely as possible.

 

[40Arpent]

Different brands may have different finishes/cosmetic appearance, and some people like their upper and lower to match as closely as possible.

ok thx

 

[BRevell]

How about building one? At least if you get a nice barrel, you can always upgrade the other parts later, but you'll always have a sweet shooting gun. $400-$500 without BCG shouldn't be too tough. The problem with buying a less expensive complete upper half, they usually start with a cheaper barrel. If you find the parts, I can put it together for you.

 

[smittyb]

I have been happy with PSA products, but I also have a DSA m4 upper that was $275 new. For the price, it's pretty nice.

 

[TheDan]

You check GTs? I know I've seen Stag uppers there for under $500... that was more than a year ago, tho

 

[Pilgrim]

My buddy went and picked up an Aero from Surplus Ammo & Arms for $320.00 - everything except the BCG and charging handle. I guess he found the deal through the guys at AR15.com

He's making a first AR for his 11 year old son for Xmas. I'm going to help him accessorize it for his boy. Kid will go nuts when he opens it up

Thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[Tortuga]

Take a look at the Spike's m4 upper, very good quality.