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Posted: 9/7/2011 1:25:35 PM EDT
| Other than carbon, anyone know of a lighter-than-usual flattop upper receiver? I was considering the Les Baer upper without FA or ejection port cover which is about 7 ounces. But the Daniel Defense upper receiver is also listed at 7 ounces WITH ejection port cover and FA. Since both are of equal weight which should I go with? If anyone knows of a lighter option please share. |
I don't know the weight but it should be light Mid-way USA
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Those are made from extrusions and are thicker than a standard upper, so they're not all that light. |
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I don't know the weight but it should be light Mid-way USA http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu290/rgerh913/Firearms/AR%2015/138383.jpg" /> This one will actually be heavier. It's the DPMS Low-Pro which is made from a thicker extrusion rather than a forging. If you want light and aluminum forging then use a 9mm F.T. upper with no FA or deflector that someone above shows. |
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Calls it forged in the ad
Cut and pasted from link Upper receiver comes completely stripped. Forged from 7075 aluminum that has been T6 heat treated and hard coat anodized (Mil-A-8625A). This upper features a low style flat top which allows the use of a detachable carry handle or an optic device. This upper does not include a forward assist or provision for a dust cover. |
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