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Posted: 5/17/2020 6:18:03 PM EDT
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Quoted: Hi guys , I need a no BS upper with a fixed front sight pinned. Going to use it with a detach. carry handle. It’s going on a lower with a pistol brace. It can be 12.5 to 16 inch barrel. What’s my best $ and quality option. I was thinking BCM but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. What is your budget and intended use? First thing that comes to my mind would be a Colt OEM upper |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 6:23:12 PM EDT
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I just want one quality upper I could use for range, defense. Need a company with good QC in case I have trouble. Isn’t colt not doing civilian sales anymore.... I got about 7-800 to get it done including everything but rear sight.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 7:15:07 PM EDT
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https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-bfh-14-5-mid-length-light-weight-upper-receiver-group/
 Or one of the versions of that with a rail already on it? |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 7:17:34 PM EDT
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Daniel Defense M4A1 14.5 upper. Of course, they dont cost MSRP, but it should fit the bill.
https://danieldefense.com/m4a1-fsp-upper-receiver-group.html |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 7:40:00 PM EDT
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I would go 14.5” BCM.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 8:20:47 PM EDT
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If budget allows a colt OEM upper in 14.5 or 16 but BCM would work fine.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 8:48:10 PM EDT
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What about spikes?
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Posted: 5/17/2020 9:15:03 PM EDT
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I have four of these Spikes 16" Enhanced CHF Midlength uppers. They run great, and are an excellent no-nonsense upper in my opinion. Most places that carry them are at $612, but if you dig a bit you can find them cheaper. I picked up my last one in the fall for something like $530 at Optics Planet of all places.
Spikes 16" CHF upper |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 11:15:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: I have four of these Spikes 16" Enhanced CHF Midlength uppers. They run great, and are an excellent no-nonsense upper in my opinion. Most places that carry them are at $612, but if you dig a bit you can find them cheaper. I picked up my last one in the fall for something like $530 at Optics Planet of all places. Spikes 16" CHF upper Nice, those are a great deal |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 1:00:34 PM EDT
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I’m on the fence on this one. Between spikes BCM and Aero. I’d go BCM but keep hearing about barrels not that accurate. Maybe that’s BS.
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Posted: 5/18/2020 1:16:52 PM EDT
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^^ it is bs based on my experience. Some have had different experiences, but some have also had different experiences with barrels that are praised here. A lot of people quote Molon’s results when comparing the accuracy of the BCM 14.5 Socom and Colt Socom, completely disregarding the fact that he wasn’t shooting a 14.5” BCM “Socom” barrel when testing.
Get the BCM 14.5” Socom. Mine out shoots my Colt 14.5” Socom. I have no reason to be bias either way. I like them both. No BS = heavy barrel |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 1:54:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tommyt: I’m on the fence on this one. Between spikes BCM and Aero. I’d go BCM but keep hearing about barrels not that accurate. Maybe that’s BS. It's not the 90s anymore. Plan to have an optic and a forward-place to put a white light. A FSP rifle with carry handle sight is a terrible idea for serious use in 2020. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 2:36:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cheekibreeki: It's not the 90s anymore. Plan to have an optic and a forward-place to put a white light. A FSP rifle with carry handle sight is a terrible idea for serious use in 2020. That is a good point...if I go with a rail instead and no FSB I’m still I’m the same place with respect to what to buy; 12.5, 14.5 inch upper with mlok rail. I think BCM has one now. Other guys are out of stock. I did like the idea of the simplicity and durability of a Pinned front sight. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 2:58:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tommyt: I did like the idea of the simplicity and durability of a Pinned front sight. Same here. All of my AR’s have FSP’s other than my AR10. They’re all Socom profile too other than one of my pistols and the AR10. Even my MK18 inspired build is a cut down Socom barrel. Just a better profile, unless you’re looking for a super light weight rifle/pistol. The small amount of extra weight is well worth it. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 2:58:52 PM EDT
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I like Centurion. They have fantastic barrels, rails and will configure them to your needs. You can get pinned low pro gas block or FSP
The heart of any rifle is the barrel and BCG. Can’t go wrong with BCM, Daniel Defense, Centurion, Colt, FN, Spikes CHF. I was shooting a BCM Saturday and it was plenty accurate  Attached FileI too like a FSP Another option is Andro Corp |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 3:28:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoctorLove: I like Centurion. They have fantastic barrels, rails and will configure them to your needs. You can get pinned low pro gas block or FSP The heart of any rifle is the barrel and BCG. Can’t go wrong with BCM, Daniel Defense, Centurion, Colt, FN, Spikes CHF. I was shooting a BCM Saturday and it was plenty accurate https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/324355/780EE617-9CAE-46D0-BE08-C8DDFE8DB3D3_jpe-1421943.JPG I too like a FSP Another option is Andro Corp Thanks for the centurion idea. Their web site looks good, not cheap though. Do they have good customer service? |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 4:05:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tommyt: Thanks for the centurion idea. Their web site looks good, not cheap though. Do they have good customer service? Some of the best customer service in the industry. They are pricey, there is no denying that, but worth the price if you can afford it. There are cheaper options though. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:22:21 PM EDT
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BCM barrels aren't the most accurate but plenty accurate enough for any real world use imo. Maybe better options for a scoped bench gun but for irons or a 2moa dot they have been fine from my experience.
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:25:30 PM EDT
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First choice.... Centurion Arms
Second choice...... BCM |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:47:22 PM EDT
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FSP gun is my go to. Actually every gun wears one except one.
Personally I'd build with quality components and forget the factory assembly. My guns are "no BS" and 100% solid. To each their own though. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:55:58 PM EDT
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Andro Corp, the hidden gems in the AR world. I've done a few full auto shoots with them and have seen 18,000 to 22,000 rounds shot with no equipment failures.
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Posted: 5/18/2020 10:12:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HotHolster: Andro Corp, the hidden gems in the AR world. I've done a few full auto shoots with them and have seen 18,000 to 22,000 rounds shot with no equipment failures. No kidding, they have a carbine upper 16 inch right now, complete for 400$. Looks like it’s aero or ballistic advantage parts. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 10:16:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rubles: I have four of these Spikes 16" Enhanced CHF Midlength uppers. They run great, and are an excellent no-nonsense upper in my opinion. Most places that carry them are at $612, but if you dig a bit you can find them cheaper. I picked up my last one in the fall for something like $530 at Optics Planet of all places. Spikes 16" CHF upper This!!! Those uppers are beast! I’ve run a few of them and they have been a go-to in the past, never had an issue. These are also the uppers the YouTuber Vuurwapen ran it so hard in semi-auto that he lit the Magpul handguards on fire testing it with Tula and it still ran just fine afterwards. I think he tested it and it would to 2MOA or so after. I don’t know if that bid is still up but I’ll try to find it. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 10:38:30 PM EDT
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+1 for BCM, best quality for the money imo
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Posted: 5/18/2020 10:45:30 PM EDT
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Rosco
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Posted: 5/18/2020 11:52:21 PM EDT
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Centurion Arms have a 14.5 an love it.
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Posted: 5/19/2020 7:52:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KnightWhoSaysNi: This!!! Those uppers are beast! I’ve run a few of them and they have been a go-to in the past, never had an issue. These are also the uppers the YouTuber Vuurwapen ran it so hard in semi-auto that he lit the Magpul handguards on fire testing it with Tula and it still ran just fine afterwards. I think he tested it and it would to 2MOA or so after. I don’t know if that bid is still up but I’ll try to find it. I'd love to see that if you happen to find it. It'd give even more peace of mind in my decision I made to make these uppers my go to's. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 2:55:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HotHolster: Andro Corp, the hidden gems in the AR world. I've done a few full auto shoots with them and have seen 18,000 to 22,000 rounds shot with no equipment failures. You are serious right? These guys do look good. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 3:00:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tommyt: You are serious right? These guys do look good. Andro Corp is good to go. Dry filmed upper with T Marks and M4 marked, BA barrels, AO Precision BCG. Jason is a good guy |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 3:37:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Andro Corp is good to go. Dry filmed upper with T Marks and M4 marked, BA barrels, AO Precision BCG. Jason is a good guy I went with them. They are nice guys. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 3:41:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Andro Corp is good to go. Dry filmed upper with T Marks and M4 marked, BA barrels, AO Precision BCG. Jason is a good guy Quote HistoryQuoted: Originally Posted By tommyt: You are serious right? These guys do look good. Andro Corp is good to go. Dry filmed upper with T Marks and M4 marked, BA barrels, AO Precision BCG. Jason is a good guy Good people. If you can find them on sale, Aero Uppers arent bad either, but they dont come with a BCG |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 10:29:03 PM EDT
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I got the Andro unit today.
It looks very nice and the fit and finish seems very good. The buis bore sighted perfectly as well. Have not used it yet but based on my interaction would buy again from them. |
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