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Posted: 8/21/2015 11:02:59 AM EDT

I was just wondering how many people use a SBR as their go to rifle, and if so do you have an additional upper for it?

Posted: 8/21/2015 11:38:34 AM EDT

[#1]

What do you mean by "go-to"?

HD firearm?

Or bug out bag?

Zombie apocalypse?

Posted: 8/21/2015 11:45:49 AM EDT

[#2]

Multiple SBR'S and multiple uppers... 2 of them are ready to go.

Posted: 8/21/2015 12:21:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Go to as in the first gun you pick up when you go plinking, classes, favorite to shoot.

Posted: 8/21/2015 12:26:30 PM EDT

[#4]

This question stems from this is my go to gun no matter what and I'm thinking of making it an SBR and building another upper for it. I have other SBR's but this rifle is my favorite and has never failed me.

Posted: 8/21/2015 2:26:41 PM EDT

[#5]

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Multiple SBR'S and multiple uppers... 2 of them are ready to go.

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This = poll fail!

Posted: 8/21/2015 3:23:02 PM EDT

[#6]

Imo onegood quality upper will do thejob. Do guys in mil carry multiple uppers?

Posted: 8/21/2015 5:25:24 PM EDT

[#7]

carry no. have yes.

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Posted: 8/21/2015 5:33:57 PM EDT

[#8]

Multiple stamped lowers, multiple uppers
11.5" is my go-to HD and SHTF rifle

Posted: 8/21/2015 7:13:17 PM EDT

[#9]

My MSAR STG556 aug clone is shorter than my ptr91 .308.

MSAR is 26" just barely legal

PTR91 sbr is 35" with an 8.5" barrel.

Right now the sbr is my go to as i switch them out every so often.

Oh, and i don't have any AR rifles at al.

Posted: 8/21/2015 8:02:34 PM EDT

[#10]

In EBR's, I have 8 SBR's and 2 non-SBR's. The extra upper I have is less than 16"

Posted: 8/22/2015 7:08:24 AM EDT

[#11]

I have only SBR's at this point and my go-to is my Mk18. it's set up with a QD can as well should i feel the need :)

Posted: 8/22/2015 10:10:02 AM EDT

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Depends on who you are and what unit your in, but yes at least in the Navy you see 10.3" and 14.5" issued at the same time for one lower.

Posted: 8/22/2015 10:10:54 AM EDT

[#13]

Being that this is about SBR's I was sure that most people would have been posting pics that go along with their answers, people usually like showing off their rifles.

Posted: 8/22/2015 12:03:23 PM EDT

[#14]

I have one SBR lower and one 11.5" upper. It is not my "Go To" AR.

-My "Go To" is a pretty much stock 6920 Magpul edition.

Posted: 8/22/2015 4:49:37 PM EDT

[#15]

I SBRed every rifle receiver I have except one. And I just need to get around to doing it...

Posted: 8/22/2015 4:58:11 PM EDT

[#16]

I only own SBR's so yes.

Posted: 8/22/2015 5:15:01 PM EDT

[#17]

All my AR's are SBR's

Yup my go to is one.

Posted: 8/22/2015 5:35:04 PM EDT

[#18]

I have 3 sbrs and 5 <16" uppers. And several other ars that don't get shot anymore

Posted: 8/23/2015 1:45:53 AM EDT

[#19]

I have 3 complete AR's, all of which are SBR's, and each of them only has one upper. I also have a couple lowers which aren't currently built.

So, yeah, an SBR is definitely my go-to rifle. Excuse the piss-poor lighting and lack of flash:

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8" .300 AAC BLK w/ YHM 7.62 Phantom
10.5" 5.56 w/ YHM 5.56 Phantom
5.5" .22 lr w/ YHM Mite under the handguards

Posted: 8/23/2015 8:55:36 AM EDT

[#20]

I'll be the first to break the cycle, yes I have a SBR, no it is not my go to gun.

My go to is a 14.5" barrel with a pinned and welded PWS556 comp making it a algal 16.1 rifle. I've shot it a lot more and beat it more than any other AR I have and it hasn't failed me yet with any ammo. That is the one I would take with me anywhere should the need arise.

Posted: 8/23/2015 11:42:08 AM EDT

[#21]

My one true grab it first in any situation rifle is actually an M16 with a 12.5" upper. Maybe doesn't count, but along the lines of do other people trust in a SBR and what length, its probably relevant... I do have several SBRs in varying lengths. I think this upper would be my choice even without the M16 under it.

Posted: 8/23/2015 12:21:55 PM EDT

[#22]

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My one true grab it first in any situation rifle is actually an M16 with a 12.5" upper. Maybe doesn't count, but along the lines of do other people trust in a SBR and what length, its probably relevant... I do have several SBRs in varying lengths. I think this upper would be my choice even without the M16 under it.

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Would love to see pics of that

Posted: 8/23/2015 1:46:25 PM EDT

[#23]

Two SBR's and Noveske 16". My Mega 11.5 build would have to be my go to; so to speak.

Posted: 8/23/2015 11:02:27 PM EDT

[#24]

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Two SBR's and Noveske 16". My Mega 11.5 build would have to be my go to; so to speak.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WlbNIjlM_gGyo3F1s9mP6cO7gnQd3o1Qz8y36LKBftc=w2048-h1536-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q1dZR_hIJTBc4HmGHPn06o4DLM8osH1T68enB6YqXWQ=w1152-h1536-no

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Whose rail is that on your Mega build?

7mm

ETA. Rubbed the remaining brain cells together and googled mega arms and found the rail & upper. Nice looking but I have matched upper and lower building out my Noveske 10.5". Back to the drawing board.

Posted: 8/23/2015 11:08:15 PM EDT

[#25]

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Being that this is about SBR's I was sure that most people would have been posting pics that go along with their answers, people usually like showing off their rifles.

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Ok, fine, here toy fo!!!!

Posted: 8/23/2015 11:18:53 PM EDT

[#26]

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Posted: 8/25/2015 6:27:12 PM EDT

[#27]

I only have one sbr and it is my go to gun for everything including pest control in the back yard and home defense. They are rather addicting and I am trying to figure out what I want to sbr next. I thought about building additional uppers but I would rather just have additional rifles.

Posted: 8/25/2015 6:35:35 PM EDT

[#28]

You are right. Additional SBR rifles are more fun.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:33:49 PM EDT

[#29]

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My one true grab it first in any situation rifle is actually an M16 with a 12.5" upper. Maybe doesn't count, but along the lines of do other people trust in a SBR and what length, its probably relevant... I do have several SBRs in varying lengths. I think this upper would be my choice even without the M16 under it.

Would love to see pics of that

Posted: 8/26/2015 8:10:38 AM EDT

[#30]

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys, I had a 10.3 barrel laying around and was debating on building another rifle with a receiver set that I already had. Decided to make my "go to" a SBR along with the upper pictured above, new rail is here and upper receiver is in route. Just need to file my form 1 now, which should be approved around the same time my suppressor stamp is approved.

Posted: 8/26/2015 10:12:50 AM EDT

[#31]

I have two SBRs and a MG as go to rifles. The only time I don't have an AR with a less than 16" barrel as my go-to is when I'm working, then it's a 16" S&W M&P.

Posted: 8/26/2015 10:33:34 AM EDT

[#32]

10.5" with Sig upper.

12.5" PWS upper

14.5"

Posted: 8/26/2015 4:31:04 PM EDT

[#33]

My 10.5" AR is the first one I reach for. It is suppressed, but I'm am eventually going to get a 14.5" upper for that lower as well and have sort of a "kit" when I want to switch.

Posted: 8/26/2015 5:39:16 PM EDT

[#34]

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My 10.5" AR is the first one I reach for. It is suppressed, but I'm am eventually going to get a 14.5" upper for that lower as well and have sort of a "kit" when I want to switch.

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My plans exactly

, I'll probably throw a 1-6 on the 14.5 and throw the eotech on the SBR upper.

Posted: 8/27/2015 8:20:44 AM EDT

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My plans exactly

, I'll probably throw a 1-6 on the 14.5 and throw the eotech on the SBR upper.

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My 10.5" AR is the first one I reach for. It is suppressed, but I'm am eventually going to get a 14.5" upper for that lower as well and have sort of a "kit" when I want to switch.

My plans exactly

, I'll probably throw a 1-6 on the 14.5 and throw the eotech on the SBR upper.

That sounds like a good plan. I've got a 1-4x24 scope sitting in a box unused right now that would probably be good for the 14.5" upper. I've got an Aimpoint M3 on my 10.5".

Posted: 8/27/2015 10:37:51 PM EDT

[#36]

If I had to grab a "go to" rifle:

I would pick this one.

Posted: 8/29/2015 7:52:17 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/29/2015 10:08:23 PM EDT

[#38]

Got several SBR platforms, AR's and AK's alike.
The one on top goes everywhere with me....where legal.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:02:12 AM EDT

[#39]

I have 4 SBR'd lowers and each one has its own upper and its own suppressor. No extra uppers right now....but anything is possible. Below are a couple of my SBR's with specs above the pics. I have two of the AAC 9" 300BLK SBR's. I use the black one for spraying cast lead bullets and the foliage trimmed one is dedicated to jacketed ammo. Then I have a 12.5" Noveske SBR (not pictured) that is currently torn apart and waiting for a new rail.

UPPER
Receiver - Bravo Company
Barrel - 8.5" Noveske Navy 5.56
Rail - 7" BCM KMR w/ BCM covers
BCG - WMD NiB
Suppressor Mount - Gemtech Jake Brake
Suppressor - Gemtech G5 5.56
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - LWRC Ultra Compact Stock
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - Wilson Combat TTU

Complete Weight as Pictured Including Suppressor (w/o mag) - 7 lbs - 2 oz.

UPPER
Receiver - AAC (Complete AAC 9" Upper)
Barrel - 9" AAC 300BLK
Rail - 8.5" Knights URX 4 w/ BCM Covers
BCG - AAC NiB
Suppressor Mount - Griffin Armament Minimalist Brake Ti
Suppressor - Form 1 Complete Titanium (weighs 14oz)
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - LWRC Ultra Compact Stock
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - ALG Advanced Combat Trigger

Complete Weight as Pictured Including Suppressor (w/o mag) - 6 lbs - 14 oz.

UPPER
Receiver - AAC (Complete AAC 9" Upper)
Barrel - 9" AAC 300BLK
Rail - 8.5" Knights URX 4
BCG - AAC NiB
Suppressor Mount - Gemtech Jake Brake
Suppressor - Gemtech Quicksand 7.62
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - VLTOR iMod
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - Wilson Combat TTU

Posted: 8/30/2015 9:54:47 AM EDT

[#40]

Love them all, but if the SHTF I would choose the AR simply for parts availability and compatibility.

Posted: 8/30/2015 10:06:03 AM EDT

[#41]

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I have 4 SBR'd lowers and each one has its own upper and its own suppressor. No extra uppers right now....but anything is possible. Below are a couple of my SBR's with specs above the pics. I have two of the AAC 9" 300BLK SBR's. I use the black one for spraying cast lead bullets and the foliage trimmed one is dedicated to jacketed ammo. Then I have a 12.5" Noveske SBR (not pictured) that is currently torn apart and waiting for a new rail.

UPPER
Receiver - Bravo Company
Barrel - 8.5" Noveske Navy 5.56
Rail - 7" BCM KMR w/ BCM covers
BCG - WMD NiB
Suppressor Mount - Gemtech Jake Brake
Suppressor - Gemtech G5 5.56
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - LWRC Ultra Compact Stock
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - Wilson Combat TTU

Complete Weight as Pictured Including Suppressor (w/o mag) - 7 lbs - 2 oz.
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/yfz450air/media/Guns/IMG_0014_zpsz3nwwgyq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/yfz450air/Guns/IMG_0014_zpsz3nwwgyq.jpg</a>

UPPER
Receiver - AAC (Complete AAC 9" Upper)
Barrel - 9" AAC 300BLK
Rail - 8.5" Knights URX 4 w/ BCM Covers
BCG - AAC NiB
Suppressor Mount - Griffin Armament Minimalist Brake Ti
Suppressor - Form 1 Complete Titanium (weighs 14oz)
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - LWRC Ultra Compact Stock
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - ALG Advanced Combat Trigger

Complete Weight as Pictured Including Suppressor (w/o mag) - 6 lbs - 14 oz.
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/yfz450air/media/Guns/IMG_0004_zpsgh5w52l1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/yfz450air/Guns/IMG_0004_zpsgh5w52l1.jpg</a>

UPPER
Receiver - AAC (Complete AAC 9" Upper)
Barrel - 9" AAC 300BLK
Rail - 8.5" Knights URX 4
BCG - AAC NiB
Suppressor Mount - Gemtech Jake Brake
Suppressor - Gemtech Quicksand 7.62
Red Dot - Primary Arms ADS w/ Larue LT751
BUIS - Magpul MBUS

LOWER
Receiver - Form 1 SBR
Stock - VLTOR iMod
Grip - Tango Down BG16
Trigger - Wilson Combat TTU

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/yfz450air/media/Guns/IMG_1179_zpsocg1p1sr.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/yfz450air/Guns/IMG_1179_zpsocg1p1sr.jpg</a>

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May I ask, which rifle case is that in the first two pics? (the third looks like the same, just different pattern?)

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:38:55 PM EDT

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They are both Voodoo Tactical bags. The coyote brown one has lasted for years and been super tough. The foliage camo one started to "heat rot" after about a year. It never saw much use, just sitting in hot shop killed it. The coyote brown one was in the same shop and it still going strong years later. Not sure if it was a bad batch or the foliage camo process killed the strength of the material.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:52:00 PM EDT

[#43]

11.5 in and silencer in gun room, 7.5in and silencer in bedroom. 20 in and heavy caliber bolt guns,within getting distance if longer shots are required.