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3/29/2026 11:32:35 AM EDT
hello,
looking for an ar10 complete upper w/ "fixed" carry handle.
i already have an Arma-10B but looking for a dpms type upper.

PSA is a no-go as they are o.o.s. and no telling when they will be.

are there any manufacturers besides PSA that make/build this type of ar10 upper?
3/29/2026 2:39:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DVCER][Edited] [#1]
I don’t know where, but be aware the PSA uppers on a DPMS lower won’t be a great match.  I was going the opposite direction on this DPMS, wanted a shorter, lighter flat top.  PSA was honest and said it won’t be a good fit.  I never pursued it further.   There is no standard for these large frames like we get with AR15s.

What make is the lower you want to mate the upper to?

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3/29/2026 3:13:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lx2008][Edited] [#2]
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Originally Posted By DVCER:
I don’t know where, but be aware the PSA uppers on a DPMS lower won’t be a great match.  I was going the opposite direction on this DPMS, wanted a shorter, lighter flat top.  PSA was honest and said it won’t be a good fit.  I never pursued it further.   There is no standard for these large frames like we get with AR15s.

What make is the lower you want to mate the upper to?

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mine is a DPMS lower

so, what manufacturer would be a good mate for my lower? only problem is ( unless i build my own ) i believe
from what i have seen...most dont manufacturer one`s with fixed carry handles.
3/29/2026 3:22:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DVCER][Edited] [#3]
My limited research back when I was deep in DPMS(had 3 in .308) was find a dpms upper.
Some brands might have matched takedown pin spots, but left a gap, or needed filed down.
Food for thought, I sold a 16” complete.308 recently. 750 bucks.  You may find a deal on a used dpms upper somewhere,
if you don’t find a mate for that lower.

Here is your homework, old data but DPMS is old.  There may be some new options someone will chime in on.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/-/121-413443/?
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3/29/2026 3:38:40 PM EDT
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I will say if you are thinking 20”, find one of these old LR308C uppers like mine.  All I have done is a nice RRA match trigger in mine.  Definitely the nicest shooting .308 I have, you have to have a detachable carry handle tho.  Heavy for sure, probably why it shoots so smooth.

I definitely need an optic to pick out the steel way up there, that 2x aimpoint barely works, unless they have fresh paint.

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3/29/2026 3:46:07 PM EDT
[#5]
i do also have an old Armalite detachable c.h. once tried to sell but i`m glad i did not now.
guess i`ll have to go the the flat -top route.
3/29/2026 3:57:24 PM EDT
[#6]
I just looked on gunbroker, there are a bunch of flat top uppers cheep.
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3/29/2026 4:07:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DVCER:
I just looked on gunbroker, there are a bunch of flat top uppers cheep.
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thanks, i`ll take a look.

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