Don’t suppose anyone here would have a line on where I can get a 16” barrel with fixed sight post and delta ring already installed. Got a couple of drop in quads I’m looking to use up. Upper already on wouldn’t necessarily be bad either.
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please do not buy a PSA upper.We ,,4879 gun shops across america beg you ,.
Friends don't let friends buy junk from PSA
There is a reason they are cheaper than most everyone.Because they are using
cheaper parts or they have found a way to cheapen the way they build them.
These guys are really good,all in house,,all guaranteed,all returnable with no
hassle.
My buddy bought well over 200 of the jse uppers,I don't remember having any
issues with them.Ask for kenneth.He is the one that sups over the shop if you
have any problems.
http://www.jsesurplus.com/ar15uppers-readytoship.aspx
http://www.radicalfirearms.com/category-s/1853.htm
Friends don't let friends buy junk from PSA
There is a reason they are cheaper than most everyone.Because they are using
cheaper parts or they have found a way to cheapen the way they build them.
These guys are really good,all in house,,all guaranteed,all returnable with no
hassle.
My buddy bought well over 200 of the jse uppers,I don't remember having any
issues with them.Ask for kenneth.He is the one that sups over the shop if you
have any problems.
http://www.jsesurplus.com/ar15uppers-readytoship.aspx
http://www.radicalfirearms.com/category-s/1853.htm
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You're going to get a lot of opinions on what you should get and what you should stay away from. Just remember, you get what you pay for. Unless you don't. Twice the price may or may not mean twice the quality. A higher price may or may not even mean higher quality. Check reviews from multiple forums and websites to get a better idea regarding the quality of the parts.
I started out usin hardened arms stuff in the early days when I was getting started. Now I’ve been using everything from all across the board but I haven’t done any builds with a fixed sight since I built my essential arms 20*. I guess I’m just trying to feel some other places out and see what I can improve on. I’ve got a 16* faxon gunner barrel on the way. Still not sure if I want to use it for this particular project though.
leadslinger972
*Banned*
please do not buy a PSA upper.We ,,4879 gun shops across america beg you ,.
Friends don't let friends buy junk from PSA
There is a reason they are cheaper than most everyone.Because they are using
cheaper parts or they have found a way to cheapen the way they build them.
These guys are really good,all in house,,all guaranteed,all returnable with no
hassle.
My buddy bought well over 200 of the jse uppers,I don't remember having any
issues with them.Ask for kenneth.He is the one that sups over the shop if you
have any problems.
http://www.jsesurplus.com/ar15uppers-readytoship.aspx
http://www.radicalfirearms.com/category-s/1853.htm
You say not to buy PSA and then suggest Radical?
leadslinger972
*Banned*
If you want cheaper:
https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ar15-556-16-complete-upper-fsb-carbine.html
https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ar15-556-16-complete-upper-fsb-mid.html
If you want better:
https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM...eiver-light-weight-p/bcm-urg-mid-16lw bfh.htm
https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-Group-p/bcm-urg-mid-16 bfh.htm
https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ar15-556-16-complete-upper-fsb-carbine.html
https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ar15-556-16-complete-upper-fsb-mid.html
If you want better:
https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM...eiver-light-weight-p/bcm-urg-mid-16lw bfh.htm
https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-Group-p/bcm-urg-mid-16 bfh.htm
Also:
Ballistic advantage and Faxon
leadslinger972
*Banned*
Faxon is top notch.
Ballistic Advantage and Aero are the same company. Aero acquired them a few years ago. The uppers are machined by Aero and the barrels come from BA. Supposedly Aero barrels are slightly different than the BA barrels, but they are manufactured in the same way at the same place.
I bought a 16" barrel with mid length gas system from Bear Creek Arsenal in December. It shipped in about a week. At the $160 mark, it came with the delta ring, front sight parts, and flash hider installed. It even had a front sling ring. It only needed a gas tube and it was ready to install.
Colt Defense MIL-B-11595-E chrome lined: $160-200. MIL-B-11595-E CHF double chromed $300+. 416R CHF melonited $300+. Any 4150 melonited is also good $100+. In that order. Avoid sub milspec barrel steel if you can. PSA melonited barrels are fine for $100 and a great bargain, just check accuracy early on and return if it's a lemon.
Gator 45/70
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I think I have a 16" 1-7 Twist chrome lined M4 contour barrel with 'F' marked FSB and complete barrel nut assembly installed on it in the spare parts bin that was a take off from a customer's rifle. IIRC, it doesn't look like they ever shot it. It's yours for $100. PM or shoot us an email if you are interested.
