Budget AR Upper

[Bluesman001]

Looking at these, any thoughts?

Wondering if anyone has thoughts on the SAA upper? Can't find any reviews online.

*Surplus Ammo & Arms Chrome Lined AR-15 M4 16" Upper Receiver - Surplus Ammo
!!! - DPMS Panther A3 Lite-16 Complete Upper Receiver- 5.56 NATO - Surplus Ammo

 

[itchin]

Spikes is the best quality for the price. Aim can get You one pretty quick. Just sign up for the in stock notification. You will not be dissatisfied.

 

[itchin]

Spikes Tactical 16" M4 5.56/.223 Upper Receiver

 

[Texan2]

For that money you cant go wrong.

 

[XinTX]

I like the configuration of the SAA upper you linked to. Why, for the life of me, they ALWAYS have those sight posts on the front of a flat top upper is beyond me. That just means you have to put a high rise optic on there to clear that thing. Why not just a rail that would allow a flip up?

 

[Bluesman001]

I'd love a Spikes, but right now I think I have to go ghetto and I'm probably going to get a Plum Crazy lower to start (and will replace the trigger/hammer). Here's another lower:
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 16" DTI M4 4 Rail Barrel Assembly w/ Flip Up Rear Sight

Either that or I can just get an AK from Texas Gun Trader. I'd rather have the AR. OR maybe this:
http://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=143852

 

[outdare]

Also check out JSE surplus. JSE Surplus I have one of their 18" uppers and it has functioned without issue.

 

[itchin]

I would avoid a plastic lower if at all possible. Post up a wtb stripped lower and get a parts kit from palmetto. See what is left over for an upper. just my .02

 

[Texan2]

I would avoid a plastic lower if at all possible. Post up a wtb stripped lower and get a parts kit from palmetto. See what is left over for an upper. just my .02

Why? A lot of people on this board have polymer lowers that have run flawlessly. Just curious if you have experience with one. I have owned several and will pick one up whenever I see a good deal.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Okay.....anyone see any smokin' deals on 24" H-Bar flattops uppers?

 

[itchin]

Why? A lot of people on this board have polymer lowers that have run flawlessly. Just curious if you have experience with one. I have owned several and will pick one up whenever I see a good deal.

No, I have been able to buy stripped lowers and parts kits, and assemble them for around the same price as a plastic one. The reason I posted that is all of the horror stories I have read about the plastic threads stripping out, and the lowers cracking.

 

[Texan2]

No, I have been able to buy stripped lowers and parts kits, and assemble them for around the same price as a plastic one. The reason I posted that is all of the horror stories I have read about the plastic threads stripping out, and the lowers cracking.

I think that the rumors of that are more folklore than reality. I am sure there have been a few failures but nowhere near the problems, steel gun only fans would have you believe.
this conversation always reminds me of the Glock conversations of 20 years ago. Those that thought Glocks were no good were proven wrong in time.

AR lowers dont have much stress put on them. Polymer lowers have worked great for almost everyone that has owned one and many have a lifetime warranty.

PCF lowers with a trigger and a stock can be had for $110-$120.

 

[Gamer]

I agree with Texas2 on this, We have used a Plumcrazy lower with both a 5.56 and a 6.8 upper and have never had any trouble with them due to stripped threads or cracking.

 

[Bluesman001]

I'm looking to pick up a $399 upper and a Plum Crazy lower.

 

[Angered_Kabar]

I like the configuration of the SAA upper you linked to. Why, for the life of me, they ALWAYS have those sight posts on the front of a flat top upper is beyond me. That just means you have to put a high rise optic on there to clear that thing. Why not just a rail that would allow a flip up?

I actually found that with a 4x scope there was only minor obstruction. Looked like a shadow in the upper part of the scope. I'm not afraid to have an A2 FSB and magnified enough optics.

 

[matefrio]

IF you can hold off two months November\Black Friday there are always some sweet deals out there. You just missed the labor day sale where the $399 upper was $369.00.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Yeah - but what I'm looking for in my next build hardly ever comes up....24" bull barrel. But ah'm patient....<G>

 

[XinTX]

I actually found that with a 4x scope there was only minor obstruction. Looked like a shadow in the upper part of the scope. I'm not afraid to have an A2 FSB and magnified enough optics.

Perhaps. I'd just rather not have it there in the first place. My eyes are bad enough I don't need any more obstruction than I already have.

 

[clonies]

Or you could get a PSA upper. They're cheap enough and come with BCG and charging handle. Their barrels are FN, and some are even cold-hammer forged (not that I care). Remember that the barrel is pretty much the most important part of almost any weapon.

 

[Bluesman001]

Ok then, what is the best I can do for $399? I never have ready cash to drop on quality shit, would love a Spikes or other, but would take years to save up/pay off (already have enough debt).