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Joined: Dec 2011  MI, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2012 2:05:02 AM
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Posted: 7/14/2012 5:00:52 AM
[Last Edit: 7/14/2012 5:03:46 AM by Tactical-in-NC]
Go with AA...Smith's setup is AA designed system anyway...it also has a Lifetime warranty and it is more friendly to aftermarket freefloat rails...i.e. Samson Evo. Smith's gas block has a single centered taper pin that is opposite direction of most tapered gad blocks. Plus AA still uses their patented bolt tail spring and ditches the bolt's gas rings. Smith opted to go on the cheap with a standard ringed bolt.
I'd go with AA. |
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Posted: 7/14/2012 9:11:43 AM
Originally Posted By Tactical-in-NC:
Go with AA...Smith's setup is AA designed system anyway...it also has a Lifetime warranty and it is more friendly to aftermarket freefloat rails...i.e. Samson Evo. Smith's gas block has a single centered taper pin that is opposite direction of most tapered gad blocks. Plus AA still uses their patented bolt tail spring and ditches the bolt's gas rings. Smith opted to go on the cheap with a standard ringed bolt. I'd go with AA. +1 to what Tactical-in-NC said! |
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Posted: 7/16/2012 1:34:30 AM
they're close so i guess the question is whether matching labels is worth the price difference to you...another thing to consider is the barrel you'll be getting with either upper (ie. twist rate and lining), the adams arms would be my choice considering (mine has 1/7 twist with melonite lining whereas the m&p piston i have is 1/9 and chrome)
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Posted: 7/17/2012 8:28:04 PM
[Last Edit: 7/17/2012 8:28:32 PM by offroader1006]
Originally Posted By Darith:
Originally Posted By Tactical-in-NC:
Go with AA...Smith's setup is AA designed system anyway...it also has a Lifetime warranty and it is more friendly to aftermarket freefloat rails...i.e. Samson Evo. Smith's gas block has a single centered taper pin that is opposite direction of most tapered gad blocks. Plus AA still uses their patented bolt tail spring and ditches the bolt's gas rings. Smith opted to go on the cheap with a standard ringed bolt. I'd go with AA. +1 to what Tactical-in-NC said! +2. |
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Posted: 7/19/2012 2:02:41 AM
Originally Posted By offroader1006: Originally Posted By Darith: Originally Posted By Tactical-in-NC: Go with AA...Smith's setup is AA designed system anyway...it also has a Lifetime warranty and it is more friendly to aftermarket freefloat rails...i.e. Samson Evo. Smith's gas block has a single centered taper pin that is opposite direction of most tapered gad blocks. Plus AA still uses their patented bolt tail spring and ditches the bolt's gas rings. Smith opted to go on the cheap with a standard ringed bolt. I'd go with AA. +1 to what Tactical-in-NC said! +2. +3 My Adams Middy upper is awesome. The Melonite BCG and Barrel are really nice. The first day out i put 300 rds through it and couldn't find anything to clean. |
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Posted: 7/19/2012 6:52:48 PM
My carbine length 5.45 AA upper has close to 1300 rounds down range, not a single hiccup. Very accurate, very clean, even with 30yr old surplus ammo.
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Posted: 7/21/2012 8:17:18 AM
Originally Posted By Man_of_Action:
Originally Posted By offroader1006:
Originally Posted By Darith:
Originally Posted By Tactical-in-NC:
Go with AA...Smith's setup is AA designed system anyway...it also has a Lifetime warranty and it is more friendly to aftermarket freefloat rails...i.e. Samson Evo. Smith's gas block has a single centered taper pin that is opposite direction of most tapered gad blocks. Plus AA still uses their patented bolt tail spring and ditches the bolt's gas rings. Smith opted to go on the cheap with a standard ringed bolt. I'd go with AA. +1 to what Tactical-in-NC said! +2. +3 My Adams Middy upper is awesome. The Melonite BCG and Barrel are really nice. The first day out i put 300 rds through it and couldn't find anything to clean. +4. I also have a mid-length AA upper on a built lower. I pretty much get more dirt from my barrel than I do my receiver area. |
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Posted: 7/22/2012 9:19:53 AM
My AA is wonderful. Lots of rounds and not a single problem. I really like it's design.
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Posted: 7/22/2012 3:18:20 PM
I've seen reviews on Midway USA for Adams arms 5.56 uppers the more current reviews they have are poor. Should I be concerned? Any problems with newer models of their uppers?
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Posted: 7/23/2012 1:29:51 AM
[Last Edit: 7/23/2012 1:58:54 AM by tedness]
I bought mine in May and while I haven't had problems with FTE/FTF I have noticed the finish on the upper isn't very durable. I've put about 700rds through my upper and the paint is coming off where the shells have hit the deflector.
Edit: I've emailed them with the hopes of being able to send it in for refinishing or replacement. I'll post up with the results. |
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Posted: 7/25/2012 10:15:30 PM
They had an increase in demand during the midway sale, my guess is QC slipped to catch up on orders. My 5.45 that I purchased during the sale has been fine, haven't fired the 5.56 upper yet, also purchased during the sale.
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Posted: 7/26/2012 11:26:52 AM
Update: I got a reply rather quickly from Adams Arms and they're sending me an RMA so I can get everything taken care of.
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