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| I scored an armory rack a few years ago, and am wanting to fill it with A2 builds. I can find the A2 marked lowers from PSA for 80 bones. They don't seem to have ever have any A2 uppers though. The thought of paying 1K or more for the H&R branded builds is quite unappealing. Do any of you have a source for A2 uppers that won't make me take out a second mortgage? |
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Originally Posted By Whiskeygunner: I scored an armory rack a few years ago, and am wanting to fill it with A2 builds. I can find the A2 marked lowers from PSA for 80 bones. They don't seem to have ever have any A2 uppers though. The thought of paying 1K or more for the H&R branded builds is quite unappealing. Do any of you have a source for A2 uppers that won't make me take out a second mortgage? Mid South shooter supply website has LuthAR A2upper in stock. Doublestar USA also has an A2 upper with rear site in stock. |
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what i dont get is if a manufacturer ( pick any middle of the road ) that build/sell complete uppers, their flat-tops are fairly cheap. but if you look for an A2 fixed c.h. complete upper from the same manufacturer....they are usually 200-300 of more $ for a little bit more aluminum & rear sight parts? what the heck. |
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Originally Posted By Thefryzone: I would say it's a mistake. You can put a carry handle on a flat top, but you can't make a flat top out of a carry handle. You can cut the carry handle off and drill and tap what's left for a rail if you want a flattop that bad. I want fixed carry handles too. |
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Originally Posted By mlin: B Kings. Bkings has stripped ones on clearance for $90, $160 after you add the rear sight and other parts, no idea of the quality https://bkingsfirearms.com/shop/ar15-upper-receivers/bkf-ar15-a2-stripped-upper-receiver-no-feed-ramp-anodized/ M&A has complete ones for $175, I ordered one awhile ago and the quality was good https://mapartsinc.com/shop/details.asp?id=482 |
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Originally Posted By mlin: Retro fixed carry handle vibe is real. Most people have enough flattop to go around. Originally Posted By mlin: Originally Posted By Thefryzone: I would say it's a mistake. You can put a carry handle on a flat top, but you can't make a flat top out of a carry handle. Definitely... I have more flat top ARs than I have a use for. For whatever reason I usually enjoy my fixed carry handle ARs more (probably because I still love iron sight shooting). |
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Some days I feel like the only person who wants a fixed handle, but in A1 or C7 style. That said, there should be a 6520 upper around here somewhere... |
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Originally Posted By Thefryzone: I would say it's a mistake. You can put a carry handle on a flat top, but you can't make a flat top out of a carry handle. They also dont fit in armory racks without moving the carry handle back one spot |
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Originally Posted By Thefryzone: I would say it's a mistake. You can put a carry handle on a flat top, but you can't make a flat top out of a carry handle. Fixed carry handles are lighter, less bulky, don’t have knobs that jab you in the chest and they’re a vibe. Removable carry handles are just bad. |
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The best of all A2 upper options. OP, also don’t overlook the EE here: Colt 6520 upper $550 Colt 6520 upper $525 |
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