Model 1 complete upper AR15 kit...questions.

[LSU007]

Looking at this complete upper kit...I can get an essential arms stripped lower for $100.
http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=208

Total build would run about $650.....any opinions on this upper or lower?

 

[gmshooter]

Essential arms is good to go. I have never used model 1

 

[usafcajun]

I've used Model1 but only for barrels so far. Haven't had any issues with what I've gotten so far. Let us know who it turns out.

 

[kcinnick]

If you you are going for a budget AR, lots of members have had good experiences with Delton. I have never heard of anyone having a good experience with Model 1, not that it hasn't happened before.

 

[Akajun]

I have several Model 1 builds,in 762, 6.8 and have built several 223s for friends. I also have built one 223 del ton for myself and several for others Quality fit and finish is a little bit better on the M1 in my opinion, I also noticed that in 223's, the m1's grouped better than the deltons with 55gr ball ammo. IN my 6.8 with an 16"barrel, It shoots under an inch, usually .75 @100 with my handloads. I also noticed that the m1's bores cleaned with less work, which is usually an indication of bore finish.

As far as reliability, I never had reliability issues with either and they both shot well, but I recomend m1s over del ton.

 

[ragincajun1919]

I've never had issue with the model 1 kits I've built.

 

[billy82269]

My Model-1 pistol upper came with everything ordered, seems put together well but the gas staking looked like they didn't put enough force behind the punch, I went back over them myself, other than that it seems ok. Some say they use bolts that tend to break, but mine came with a Colt marked bolt.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I'd say Model 1 and Delton are about on par with each other. Model 1 does have better barrels though, IMO.

Regardless what you go with, there's not a whole lot that can go wrong with an AR. Make sure the gas key is staked properly, upgrade the extractor ($5 here, and stake your castle nut. Chances are it will run like a champ.

 

[Bam Bam]

I have a Model 1 upper on my AR, can't tell a difference in fit/finish when compared to my EA lower.




Bam Bam

 

[Jack]

Why not just buy a plum crazy lower, than an upper from pretty much anywhere? JSE Surplus for example, will give you one hell of a deal, especially if you get something in their blemish section.

I spent about 750 on the AR I'm putting together, its a loki patrol upper on a plum crazy lower.

 

[Mr.Green]

I went with a stripped spikes tactical lower got in it in today, my next question is what would be a good lower part kit, or does it really matter? I've been reading alot and spikes, dpms and rockriver keep coming up. I'm thing of keeping everything spikes tactical but need a little advice.

 

[22doberman22]

You can get a spike lower at Jim's Firearms at $150...little pricey for a lower. But if anyone gets intouch with essential arms please let me know, I think they got washed away with the flood, but their answering service still works.

 

[Gman2255]

I have 2 "model 1" uppers for few years now and no problems with either of them. Also Essential Arms is still around, i talked to someone there last week.