Looking for an upper... - The Firearms Forum

ckill1 · 06-08-2009, 08:27 PM

What do you guys consider a great bang-for-the-buck AR upper? I have a lower, parts kit, & furniture, but need a complete upper. Seems to me prices on *&^broker and other sites hvae leveled off and even seem to be declining. I have looked at DPMS, blackthorne, Oly, Bushy, and some others, but can't find a consensus on what to buy. Would like to come in under 550-600 complete if possible. Know of any deals out there now? I will be using this mainly for plinking and home defense. Most ranges under 75 yards. Would like an a-3 upper...opinions?

thanks,

Chris

Shooter45 · 06-09-2009, 08:47 AM

I have had very good luck with www.bushmaster.com www.olyarms.com DPMS is mostly out of stock. www.dpmsinc.com .

Good luck in your search.

ckill1 · 06-10-2009, 10:12 PM

OK, so I decided on an upper half from Tactical Machining out of Fla. Smooth side, which I wanted, standard weight barrel, bolt carrier & charging handle included for under 600.00. Now just have to see if I can assemble the damn thing!

Chris

TOOHSOTKIL · 06-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Best bang for the dollar, and quality. MODEL "1" SALES
Complete rifles kits $510.00......that is "every" part less the receiver. So you can rebuild your lower or keep those parts for later repairs. Why settle for just the upper??

ckill1 · 06-14-2009, 04:19 PM

Tooth-

I know all about Model 1, but when I checked they were 6months behind on shipping! I think they are caught back up now, and I ordered my lower parts kit and an A-1 stock from them, should be here by fathers day!

I had some very specific ideas about what I wanted for this AR...even though I want it mainly for "plinking", I knew exactly what I wanted for parts/configuration.

I will hopefully get it put together this week & get you guys a range report! Still need to order sights, tho...

Chris

gdmoody · 06-21-2009, 07:20 PM

If you are looking for just the upper receiver, I got an email from Centerfire Systems a few days ago that they have some for $99.99, here is the link:
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/aru...eck%20it%20out!

06-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#1
ckill1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Iowa Posts: 299	Looking for an upper... What do you guys consider a great bang-for-the-buck AR upper? I have a lower, parts kit, & furniture, but need a complete upper. Seems to me prices on *&^broker and other sites hvae leveled off and even seem to be declining. I have looked at DPMS, blackthorne, Oly, Bushy, and some others, but can't find a consensus on what to buy. Would like to come in under 550-600 complete if possible. Know of any deals out there now? I will be using this mainly for plinking and home defense. Most ranges under 75 yards. Would like an a-3 upper...opinions? thanks, Chris __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. -->

06-09-2009, 08:47 AM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: Looking for an upper... I have had very good luck with www.bushmaster.com www.olyarms.com DPMS is mostly out of stock. www.dpmsinc.com . Good luck in your search.

06-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
ckill1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Iowa Posts: 299	Re: Looking for an upper... OK, so I decided on an upper half from Tactical Machining out of Fla. Smooth side, which I wanted, standard weight barrel, bolt carrier & charging handle included for under 600.00. Now just have to see if I can assemble the damn thing! Chris __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

06-13-2009, 04:27 PM	#4
TOOHSOTKIL V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Curracus Posts: 318	Re: Looking for an upper... Best bang for the dollar, and quality. MODEL "1" SALES Complete rifles kits $510.00......that is "every" part less the receiver. So you can rebuild your lower or keep those parts for later repairs. Why settle for just the upper??

06-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
ckill1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Iowa Posts: 299	Re: Looking for an upper... Tooth- I know all about Model 1, but when I checked they were 6months behind on shipping! I think they are caught back up now, and I ordered my lower parts kit and an A-1 stock from them, should be here by fathers day! I had some very specific ideas about what I wanted for this AR...even though I want it mainly for "plinking", I knew exactly what I wanted for parts/configuration. I will hopefully get it put together this week & get you guys a range report! Still need to order sights, tho... Chris __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

06-21-2009, 07:20 PM	#6
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,362	Re: Looking for an upper... If you are looking for just the upper receiver, I got an email from Centerfire Systems a few days ago that they have some for $99.99, here is the link: http://www.centerfiresystems.com/aru...eck%20it%20out! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)