[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A1 upper vs. A2 upper?

Posted: 5/14/2007 8:00:31 PM EDT

Probably a really dumb question, but I'm building an AR from a Del-ton kit. What are the differances between the A1 with brass deflector and forward assist and the A2 upper?
http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt102.htm
I thought all ARs had forward assists.

Posted: 5/14/2007 8:09:48 PM EDT

[#1]

Get the A2 unless you are looking for the "retro" look. A matter of tast I presume.

Unless it is a slick side, the A2 has the forward assist and deflector too.

Posted: 5/14/2007 8:32:17 PM EDT

[#2]

From the top:
"slickside"
A1
A1 with deflector
A2

Posted: 5/14/2007 9:25:39 PM EDT

[#3]

A2 unless you want retro.

Posted: 5/14/2007 9:33:42 PM EDT

[#4]

I am switching from an A2 upper to an A1 upper on my Superlite. I think simpler is gooder.

Posted: 5/15/2007 1:55:13 AM EDT

[#5]

If your looking for simplicity, then go with the A1 style upper. On a carbine, with A2 sights, you’ll most likely never use them. My Home Defense Carbine is a no frills basic light weight rifle with A1/C7 upper receiver. As far as function goes, there’s no difference between the A1 and A2 upper receivers outside of the rear sight.

Posted: 5/15/2007 2:00:59 AM EDT

[#6]

+1 for QUIB; as a home defense weapon, the A2 sights are worthless; go with the A1/C7; gives you the simplicity of the A1 sights (set them up and be done) and the brass hump of the A2, so you can shoot it as a lefty without worrying about a facefull of brass.

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