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Posted: 8/28/2004 12:25:08 AM EDT

I've been looking around and planning for a carbine build.

What I'm looking for is:

16'' barrel, chrome, threaded, phantom FS (Would prefer Govt but could live with M4 profile)
Daniel Defense or Larue 7'' (Havent decided which)
Flattop upper, LMT if i'm picky but no biggie
BUIS (Arms #40?) and Flip front sight (GG&G?)

I'll get the details sorted out but I still don't know where to go to get it ordered/assembled (lack of tools at this location... several months until funds available)

To put it more simply: Who will make me an upper that I customize WITHOUT charging me an arm and a leg to put it together?

- BUCC_Guy

Posted: 8/28/2004 1:24:41 AM EDT

[#1]

MSTN - I just got 16" Chrome 1/7 M4 profile LMT upper with Larue 7.0 yesterday.
www.jobrelatedstuff.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=204111

Bravo Company USA - done business with them too

www.jobrelatedstuff.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=202965

Also, check out Grant's at www.gandrtactical.com

All are site supporters and have first class customer service.

Posted: 8/28/2004 2:16:23 AM EDT

[#2]

Ameetec Arms just did up a sweeet M4 type upper for me w/their P4 Predator Rail system.

CMMG is also recommended.

Posted: 8/28/2004 3:39:05 AM EDT

[#3]

Buddy of mine just got his custom upper from www.rbprecision.com It's looks great, and they charned a nominal fee for assembly. Customer service was great, and I guess the head armorer for Rock River moonlights and does RB's work.

Posted: 8/28/2004 5:24:58 AM EDT

[#4]

That is almost exactly what I just had built. You MUST check out JTAC Supply I have two of his uppers now and extremely pleased. Don't pay the other guys way high prices.

Posted: 8/28/2004 5:45:32 AM EDT

[#5]

ADCO...ADCO...ADCO

Posted: 8/28/2004 5:49:39 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
ADCO...ADCO...ADCO

+1

I currently have one of his uppers here in Iraq and plan on having one (or more) built for me once I'm back in the States.

Posted: 8/28/2004 5:59:50 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
ADCO...ADCO...ADCO

+1

I currently have one of his uppers here in Iraq and plan on having one (or more) built for me once I'm back in the States.

+1 for ADCO. Haven't had any built there, but I get alot of my parts from them and service is outstanding.

stony,

Stay safe out there.

Posted: 8/28/2004 7:19:49 AM EDT

[#8]

I bought a BM 1/7 M4 14.5" upper with a DD 7.0 rail from www.eaglefirearms.net. They DID NOT CHARGE for the rail install. Very low prices, very quick turn around, great communication and great people to deal with.

Posted: 8/28/2004 7:49:36 AM EDT

[#9]

A big +1 for BravoCompanyUSA! Paul really takes the time to make sure you get what you want.

Posted: 8/28/2004 8:41:19 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I've been looking around and planning for a carbine build.

What I'm looking for is:

16'' barrel, chrome, threaded, phantom FS (Would prefer Govt but could live with M4 profile)
Daniel Defense or Larue 7'' (Havent decided which)
Flattop upper, LMT if i'm picky but no biggie
BUIS (Arms #40?) and Flip front sight (GG&G?)

I'll get the details sorted out but I still don't know where to go to get it ordered/assembled (lack of tools at this location... several months until funds available)

To put it more simply: Who will make me an upper that I customize WITHOUT charging me an arm and a leg to put it together?

- BUCC_Guy

Like this one maybe?

almost your specs to a 'T'

or as was mentioned, these guys have a great reputation and price-wise, are right there with the best of them

check here.............BUILD YOUR OWN UPPER

Posted: 8/29/2004 3:02:24 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I've been looking around and planning for a carbine build.

What I'm looking for is:

16'' barrel, chrome, threaded, phantom FS (Would prefer Govt but could live with M4 profile)
Daniel Defense or Larue 7'' (Havent decided which)
Flattop upper, LMT if i'm picky but no biggie
BUIS (Arms #40?) and Flip front sight (GG&G?)

I'll get the details sorted out but I still don't know where to go to get it ordered/assembled (lack of tools at this location... several months until funds available)

To put it more simply: Who will make me an upper that I customize WITHOUT charging me an arm and a leg to put it together?

- BUCC_Guy

Like this one maybe?

img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/redfisher19/m4gery016508x381.jpg
almost your specs to a 'T'

or as was mentioned, these guys have a great reputation and price-wise, are right there with the best of them

check here.............BUILD YOUR OWN UPPER

Very close to that. Just a change-up with a flip sight and bingo.

But I can't see how they arrive at the price they charge. When i customized one, I was lookin at almost $1100. When I did it out by hand it didn't look so painful... I'll have to check again

- BG

Posted: 8/29/2004 4:02:49 AM EDT

[#12]

Very close to that. Just a change-up with a flip sight and bingo.

But I can't see how they arrive at the price they charge. When i customized one, I was lookin at almost $1100. When I did it out by hand it didn't look so painful... I'll have to check again

- BG

I paid $485 (plus shipping for the LMT M4 upper, $300 + $60 install for the DD Free float, plus $110 or so for the ARMS 40L. So for the upper only, it was $955 (not including the ACOG of course).

So, short of picking up components second hand, or at a serious discount, I believe you are in the $1,000 range for your upper. As you said, you would also need to add a front gas block and pop-up front site- so all together you would have about $1,200 in it.

But you would also have a first-class set up.