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Posted: 3/21/2006 8:42:35 PM EDT

which one should I get ?

Posted: 3/21/2006 8:47:42 PM EDT

[#1]

LMT from WES.

Colt from SAW.

CQB from Noveske.

Crusader from Noveske.

Posted: 3/21/2006 8:52:42 PM EDT

[#2]

11.5" Piston upper sounds like fun

WIZZO

Posted: 3/21/2006 8:52:53 PM EDT

[#3]

My only experience with short-barrelled uppers is the 10.25" upper I bought from Model 1 Sales, and I have been extremely satisfied with it.

I've got thousands of rounds through it, using crappy ammo - and had one single FTE after 600 rounds - and that was BEFORE adding all the fancy stuff, like a crane O-ring, heavy buffer and all the other stuff that everyone claims is absolutely necessary for short uppers. Since putting in a crane O-ring, and a heavy buffer, it has run completely flawlessly. Keep in mind that most people woudl automatically add those up front anyway - so it really is pretty nice that it had only one hiccup in 600 rounds without those things.

If I had more money, I might have gotten a CMMG or LMT upper - but I'm just pointing out that this thing has been amazingly reliable, despite being significantly cheaper.

Posted: 3/21/2006 8:59:20 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

LMT from WES.
Colt from SAW.
CQB from Noveske.
Crusader from Noveske.

Thanks for all those other recommendations, I'm off to surf the web ....

Posted: 3/21/2006 9:00:54 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

If I had more money, I might have gotten a CMMG or LMT upper - but I'm just pointing out that this thing has been amazingly reliable, despite being significantly cheaper.

Cheap & RELIABLE are attractive qualities !

I'll check it out.

Posted: 3/21/2006 9:13:07 PM EDT

[#6]

11.5" Factory Colt Commando upper.

My works great.

______________________________

Posted: 3/21/2006 10:08:38 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
LMT from WES.

Colt from SAW.

CQB from Noveske.

Crusader from Noveske.

+1
bushmaster 1/7 11.5" as well

Posted: 3/21/2006 10:15:40 PM EDT

[#8]

Definitely Noveske or LMT

I ordered a Noveske Infidel upper day before yesterday! Gotta love the quality of his work...

Posted: 3/21/2006 10:30:14 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Definitely Noveske or LMT

I ordered a Noveske Infidel upper day before yesterday! Gotta love the quality of his work...

yes, looks like top notch product BUT a premium price

may have to save a few more pennies

Posted: 3/22/2006 2:30:34 AM EDT

[#10]

I was actually looking at the 14.5" M4 flattop upper from Del-Ton.

Posted: 3/22/2006 2:48:55 AM EDT

[#11]

If I were to get another - and may - it will likely be either

Colt 10.3

LMT 10.5

Noveske 10.5

Once you shoot a shorty, it is difficult to go back.

Posted: 3/22/2006 3:12:24 AM EDT

[#12]

A custom option, to place the gas port of the specific size and location for you

Posted: 3/22/2006 3:15:46 AM EDT

[#13]

tag

Posted: 3/22/2006 3:33:04 AM EDT

[#14]

IF Michigan allowed SBRs, I think that I’d get an LMT 10.5 upper or a Leitner-Wise piston upper.

Posted: 3/22/2006 3:37:29 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
IF Michigan allowed SBRs, I think that I’d get an LMT 10.5 upper or a Leitner-Wise piston upper.

You CAN have a SBR in MI now.

Posted: 3/22/2006 4:19:29 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
LMT from WES.

Colt from SAW.

CQB from Noveske.

Crusader from Noveske.

+1
bushmaster 1/7 11.5" as well

i have two 1/7 11.5" bushmasters. they both run like a top.

ETA: check around the M16 board. i believe there are quite a few suppressor manufacturers that *do not* want their product on anything less then 11.5" barrels. if you are thinking about suppressing it, this may be a consideration for you.

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:20:02 AM EDT

[#17]

10.5 LMT from any venfor on the board, not to interested in spending twice the amount on a piston system, when the current system has never given me any issues,

bigbore, how does the extended gas system effect the weapon, just curious, my 10.5 lmt has been perfect but i am always open to new ideas for future builds

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:28:05 AM EDT

[#18]

LMT. Like this one:

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:43:53 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

bigbore, how does the extended gas system effect the weapon, just curious, my 10.5 lmt has been perfect but i am always open to new ideas for future builds

+1

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:55:26 AM EDT

[#20]

I have two SPR type rifles.

Both lowers are Stag with RRA 2-stage trigger and A1 stock from Moore Militaria.

Uppers are Stag: one is A2, the other is A3. Both uppers have Stag B/BC/CH. These can be bought in combo deals through several vendors.

Both use White Oak Armament SPR barrel: one is threaded; the other is not. Adco also carries this barrel. The barrel comes clean, and you will need to have a FSB attached. On both of mine, I use an adjustable/match FSB. When you buy the barrel from either WOA or Adco, I suggest that you have your FSB done then. Both companies do excellent work.

Both use a carbon fiber free float tube: one is a Clark; the other is a Briley. Both are good tubes. The Briley is a slightly larger diameter.

Mine shoot well below MOA and absolutely love Sierra 77 and 80 grain bullets, on just about all powders used: IMR-4895, VV-133, VV-135, and even IMR-4064.

You can have WOA or Adco build one, or you can have the fun of doing it yourself.

I highly recommend both WOA and Adco for top of the line service and work. Both are honorable and trustworthy.

Edited, because I cannot spell ~~write~~ right the first time.

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:55:58 AM EDT

[#21]

Go a little shorter with our M7SG-K upper.

Got a new M2SG 10.3 will post pics of shortly

Posted: 3/22/2006 6:59:47 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
I have two SPR type rifles.

Both lowers are Stag with RRA 2-stage trigger and A1 stock from Moore Militaria.

Uppers are Stag: one is A2, the other is A3. Both uppers have Stag B/BC/CH. These can be bought in combo deals through several vendors.

Both use White Oak Armament SPR barrel: one is threaded; the other is not. Adco also carries this barrel. The barrel comes clean, and you will need to have a FSB attached. On both of mine, I use an adjustable/match FSB. When you buy the barrel from either WOA or Adco, I suggest that you have your FSB done then. Both companies do excellent work.

Both use a carbon fiber free float tube: one is a Clark; the other is a Briley. Both are good tubes. The Briley is a slightly larger diameter.

Mine shoot well below MOA and absolutely love Sierra 77 and 80 grain bullets, on just about all powders used: IMR-4895, VV-133, VV-135, and even IMR-4064.

You can have WOA or Adco build one, or you can have the fun of doing it yourself.

I highly recommend both WOA and Adco for top of the line service and work. Both are honorable and trustworthy.

Edited, because I cannot spell ~~write~~ right the first time.