[ARCHIVED THREAD] - slick sided upper

Posted: 10/17/2013 1:25:44 PM EDT

Doea anyone make a slick sided upper that is in stock? Are there any issues without a forward assist or brass deflector?

Posted: 10/17/2013 2:17:48 PM EDT

[#1]

Bob Joes had this in stock today.
I think I bought the last one.

Check the in stock upper thread and midway.

Posted: 10/17/2013 2:32:27 PM EDT

[#2]

Check Midway for DPMS Lo-Pro or RRA for a flattop 9mm upper. The 9mm upper will need the gas tube hole drilled. Not a big deal at all.

Posted: 10/17/2013 2:55:28 PM EDT

[#3]

Nice smaller pile of brass, with Dpms slick sides. I'm really liking the tall ones, for optics.

Posted: 10/17/2013 3:00:23 PM EDT

[#4]

http://aeroprecisionusa.com/shop/ar15-stripped-upper-receiver-no-forward-assist

Posted: 10/17/2013 3:08:57 PM EDT

[#5]

In stock is the hard part

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2940

Les Baer also sells a flat top upper without a forward assist.

If you are looking to minimize weight, a 9mm upper drilled for a gas tube is the way to go. I've bought mine from ADCO Firearms, and had them drill the gas hole. AFAIK, there is no lighter upper receiver option. I haven't experienced any issues or missed the FA or brass deflector, but I'm not a lefty

Posted: 10/17/2013 3:14:02 PM EDT

[#6]

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Weight, too much weight!

Posted: 10/17/2013 5:46:13 PM EDT

[#7]

I just finished putting together my 9mm with a DPMS slick side upper and 5" Adco barrel. This has quickly become my favorite gun. Lightweight, well balanced and accurate. Very fun!!

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Posted: 10/30/2013 12:58:39 AM EDT

[#8]

The issue is that theyre ugly as hell.

Posted: 10/30/2013 8:00:37 AM EDT

[#9]

The DPMS Lo Pro slick side upper is also significantly thicker and heavier than a 9mm upper drilled for a gas port or a regular flat-top upper without a forward assist. I'm pretty sure it is an ounce or two heavier than a regular flat-top upper with a forward assist.

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