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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 21 Genghis Upper

Posted: 12/31/2002 7:04:44 PM EDT

Chambered in 5.45x39... anyone have one? What do you think? Where did you get it? How much?

Posted: 12/31/2002 7:11:48 PM EDT

[#1]

Try here first: [url]www.alexanderarms.com[/url]

Posted: 12/31/2002 7:22:57 PM EDT

[#2]

No prices listed, anyone with an FFL who can look that up for me? I also only want an upper for my preban lower, don't want a whole rifle.

Anyone else building uppers in this calibre?

Posted: 1/1/2003 10:08:07 AM EDT

[#3]

I called the company last year and the gentleman I spoke with stated that a complete upper will cost, IIRC, between $500-600. There was somebody selling one in EE a few months ago.

Posted: 7/1/2003 6:39:28 AM EDT

[#4]

I guess the .21 Genghis isn't going to make it.

TS

Posted: 7/1/2003 2:18:05 PM EDT

[#5]

I love mine... what a great concept.

Posted: 7/1/2003 7:10:02 PM EDT

[#6]

i'm happy with mine. its frustrating trying to find mags that work with it (of course, i've only tested mags that wouldn't work reliably in .223!!!), but ammo is cheap, its a cool caliber, and it feels better than an AK74 (although i'll probably have to get one of those too!).

Posted: 7/3/2003 3:29:49 PM EDT

[#7]

Gents - Sorry to bump into your post, but I am interested in a POST-BAN upper as well. Where the hell does one find these for sale at?

Thanks! -William

Posted: 7/3/2003 3:48:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Mine is a postban upper, thinking of having the barrel threaded for a flash hider. Not the best pic, but here is mine alongside its cousin Krink...

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=5832[/img]

Posted: 7/3/2003 6:35:44 PM EDT

[#9]

HIRAM-RANGER - Very nice. What about cutting the barrel down to 14.5" and putting on a muzzle brake? Affect bullet performance too badly?

STILL- Where does one find an upper for this .21 GENGHIS?

Thnaks! -William

Posted: 7/3/2003 6:40:52 PM EDT

[#10]

I can't find the damn link but an FFL here in Virginia has them:

Len Fagan.....if someone has the link to his site. That would be great.

Posted: 7/3/2003 6:45:18 PM EDT

[#11]

I got mine on the EE, other than that, the only source I know is from Alexander Arms directly.

As far as a 14.5 inch barrel, I don't know what the effect would be on performance.

Posted: 7/4/2003 9:07:58 AM EDT

[#12]

[url]http://www.alexanderarms.com/genghis.html[/url]

I shot factory rep Russ' Genghis at BFest, very nice! (upper quoted about $575 as I recall) I know they run fine at 25 rnds in a USGI 30rnd mag, but I would like to know how they feed with cheapo USA mags to offset the cost difference with the 223 uppers.

Posted: 7/5/2003 11:59:17 AM EDT

[#13]

OK well I sent an Email to the company, and hope to hear from them next week.

HIRAM- I will try to track down that fellow and contact him.

Thanks!

Posted: 7/5/2003 7:46:50 PM EDT

[#14]

if it helps they come with a cheapo 10 round USA mag that i used twice without problems...still digging thru my USGI's to find reliable feeding though...this gun will never be a self-defense/SHTF gun, EVER, but it is fun and cheap to shoot on the range.
i paid $500 new for my upper.

Posted: 7/5/2003 7:55:07 PM EDT

[#15]

I don't know why you wouldn't trust this gun. The upper is solid, I have had zero problems with mine. Stick to 25 rounds in a 30 round usgi mag and its perfect. Love it...

Posted: 7/8/2003 1:44:37 PM EDT

[#16]

OK, well I got a hold of a local FFL and he is selling one with a postban Olympic lower with ACE stock (long one) for $924.00. ($$!!)

I am talking to another NEW FFL holder who is contacting Alexander Arms on my behalf to see about ordering one.

So, hopefully within a couple weeks...

Posted: 7/8/2003 8:37:19 PM EDT

[#17]

actually i usually only load 20 rounds per USGI 30. in response to "i don't know why you wouldn't trust this gun" its because mine doesn't feed reliably! like i said, i haven't designated any "good" mags that i'm willing to set aside for 5.45 but i've got some new USGI on the way and i'll find out for sure....despite the problems i have had (which are not chronic but occasional enough to notice) i'm happy with the Genghis...the workmanship is solid.

Posted: 7/8/2003 8:41:35 PM EDT

[#18]

All my mags have the black followers. I am about to put green followers in all my mags, anyone know if this will affect performance? If so I'll leave some with the black followers just for Genghis play.

Posted: 7/9/2003 3:51:34 AM EDT

[#19]

Hiram,
Glad to see the upper is working well. Have you had a chance to do any accuracy testing? I never had the chance. I'm curious what 5.45 can do through a good barrel.

VSP

Posted: 7/9/2003 4:01:15 AM EDT

[#20]

No, not any good bolt it into a vise and pattern accuracy testing... maybe in the coming weeks. I ran through a couple hundred rounds in sub zero temperatures and it didn't hiccup, I was impressed.

Tell you, I've made some good trades on this board VSP. But my Bushy upper for your Genghis... well that just might be the best one ever!

Posted: 7/9/2003 2:04:41 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
All my mags have the black followers. I am about to put green followers in all my mags, anyone know if this will affect performance? If so I'll leave some with the black followers just for Genghis play.

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Rep told me they need black followers due to the tilt/stacking the fat tapered 5.45.

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