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2/13/2012 9:48:14 PM EDT
Just picked up a Spikes stripped lower & plan on going with either a Spikes or Daniel Defense LPK.  Looking for some recommendations for a complete upper.  I'd like to keep the complete build under $800.  I'd like to have the hand guards, stock, grip, etc in MOE OD Green.  This is my first ever AR so any advice would be great!  These are the 2 that have been looking at below.   What do you guys think?  

Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength MOE LE Upper - $509.95 shipped.
PSA 16'' Hammer Forged Midlength Upper with BCG option & MOE handgaurd - $499.99 plus shipping.
2/14/2012 1:42:40 AM EDT
[#1]
I just bought a Spikes Midlength from DSG Arms late last year and like it alot, paid like $489 for it then.
2/14/2012 2:13:43 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Just picked up a Spikes stripped lower & plan on going with either a Spikes or Daniel Defense LPK.  Looking for some recommendations for a complete upper.  I'd like to keep the complete build under $800.  I'd like to have the hand guards, stock, grip, etc in MOE OD Green.  This is my first ever AR so any advice would be great!  These are the 2 that have been looking at below.   What do you guys think?  

Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength MOE LE Upper - $509.95 shipped.
PSA 16'' Hammer Forged Midlength Upper with BCG option & MOE handgaurd - $499.99 plus shipping.


$499 with free shipping and in stock at AIM Surplus. Where are you at in OH?
2/14/2012 9:37:08 AM EDT
[#3]
Is the Spikes Hammer Forged?  Either way I think I will be placing the order for the Spikes upper.  What LPK do you guys recommend for this build?
2/14/2012 10:03:40 AM EDT
[#4]
Spikes with a battle trigger
2/14/2012 3:31:04 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks fellas!  I plan on placing the order for a Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength MOE LE Upper.
2/14/2012 3:52:14 PM EDT
[#6]

Colt 14.5
LMT 14.5
BCM 14.5
2/14/2012 8:04:16 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Just picked up a Spikes stripped lower & plan on going with either a Spikes or Daniel Defense LPK.  Looking for some recommendations for a complete upper.  I'd like to keep the complete build under $800.  I'd like to have the hand guards, stock, grip, etc in MOE OD Green.  This is my first ever AR so any advice would be great!  These are the 2 that have been looking at below.   What do you guys think?  

Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength MOE LE Upper - $509.95 shipped.
PSA 16'' Hammer Forged Midlength Upper with BCG option & MOE handgaurd - $499.99 plus shipping.


Can't go wrong with PSA, just ordered one myself.... but I must ask, is there any particular reason you're looking at mid-length gas system uppers?
2/14/2012 8:51:24 PM EDT
[#8]
I went with a PSA middie myself. Thay had a nice deal on them over the holiday season.

Some dont speak highly of PSA but so far no complaints, appx. 2000 rounds and all appears normal. Not one malfunction yet.
2/14/2012 8:58:40 PM EDT
[#9]
BCM would be my choice.
2/14/2012 9:33:31 PM EDT
[#10]
BCM and some cool hand guards.
2/14/2012 10:56:33 PM EDT
[#11]
BCM would be nice but aren't they a little more pricey?  Trying to stay around $500 for a complete upper.  Also, what is the difference between the trigger that comes with Spikes LPK & there Battle Trigger?
2/15/2012 1:13:05 PM EDT
[#12]
I called AIM today & placed a order for a Spikes 16" Middy MOE Complete Upper with OD Green Handguards ($499.99).  Found a coupon code for 20% off Magpul at Botach Tactical so I also ordered a MOE CTR Stock, MOE Plus Grip Rubber Overmold & P Mags all in OG Green.  Still need a LPK, Buffer Tube & Spring.  Thanks for all the Help fellas!!!!
2/15/2012 1:14:31 PM EDT
[#13]
Just received my BCM complete upper with LaRue handguards today. Can't wait to start building it..just now need my LPK and lower receiver!!
2/15/2012 1:24:50 PM EDT
[#14]
My LMT upper I bought around 2004 has been great.
2/15/2012 1:33:52 PM EDT
[#15]
I would get the Lpk at PSA. They usually have them on sale. I have used a number of them and they have worked out good for me.
2/15/2012 1:41:26 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:
I called AIM today & placed a order for a Spikes 16" Middy MOE Complete Upper with OD Green Handguards ($499.99).  Found a coupon code for 20% off Magpul at Botach Tactical so I also ordered a MOE CTR Stock, MOE Plus Grip Rubber Overmold & P Mags all in OG Green.  Still need a LPK, Buffer Tube & Spring.  Thanks for all the Help fellas!!!!


If the fine people at Aim have it in stock, it'll ship fast.  They're a great group.

Botach, however, is a different story.  Be prepared to wait on a backorder for Magpul stuff.  I had to wait 3 weeks for a BAD lever and am into week number two wait for a MIAD grip.  Definitely good deals, but don't expect the Magpul items soon.  I knew I'd have to wait, but that wasn[t a problem for me.  YMMV.

John
2/15/2012 3:02:37 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I called AIM today & placed a order for a Spikes 16" Middy MOE Complete Upper with OD Green Handguards ($499.99).  Found a coupon code for 20% off Magpul at Botach Tactical so I also ordered a MOE CTR Stock, MOE Plus Grip Rubber Overmold & P Mags all in OG Green.  Still need a LPK, Buffer Tube & Spring.  Thanks for all the Help fellas!!!!


If the fine people at Aim have it in stock, it'll ship fast.  They're a great group.

Botach, however, is a different story.  Be prepared to wait on a backorder for Magpul stuff.  I had to wait 3 weeks for a BAD lever and am into week number two wait for a MIAD grip.  Definitely good deals, but don't expect the Magpul items soon.  I knew I'd have to wait, but that wasn[t a problem for me.  YMMV.

John


Upper was in stock at AIM but not sure about the Magpul stuff from Botach.  I'm in no hurry so I don't mind waiting.

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