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Posted: 1/17/2015 10:08:41 PM EDT

For sale is a brand new Ar-15 upper includes Bolt Carrier Group and changing handle

Specs:
Barrel Length 16" NON CHROME LINED
5.56 Nato Chamber
1 in 7" twist
M4 Profile Barrel
.750" Gas Block Diameter
M4 Feedramps
Forged Upper
T-marks
AR-15 Bolt Carrier

Found this for $ 340.00
Barrel maker unknown ....

FO or NO FO ...
Not sure if it's a good deal or not ....

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:15:45 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd go here for a complete upper.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/barreled-upper-assemblies.html?Banner_Name=SS_Free_Upper_Shipping&Rotation_No=1

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:16:25 PM EDT

[#2]

I think I would do this for $369 from PSA:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/14183/category/4220/

They may ship slow, but barrel is made by FN and chromed lined and HPT/MPI.

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:20:20 PM EDT

[#3]

With that unknown barrel? No way.

$280 M4 upper with an FN barrel

Add another $100 for a BCG & CH and you'll be $40 more than the Armslist upper for a superior barrel.

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:24:30 PM EDT

[#4]

Appreciate it guys !

I really don't need another upper but with this being local I almost pulled the trigger on it.

THANKS !

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:44:56 PM EDT

[#5]

I would do it as I don't see any value in psa products as a whole. I like unlined uppers for beater rifles plus the few I have are generally pretty accurate, more than some of the psa guys at the club that's for sure. You always need one upper that is for beater mode......good price, go for it

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:56:08 PM EDT

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I would do it as I don't see any value in psa products as a whole. I like unlined uppers for beater rifles plus the few I have are generally pretty accurate, more than some of the psa guys at the club that's for sure. You always need one upper that is for beater mode......good price, go for it

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If you see no value in FN CHF barrels and prefer unlined barrels that in this case actually cost more, I just dont even know what to say...

Posted: 1/17/2015 11:04:53 PM EDT

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With that unknown barrel? No way.

$280 M4 upper with an FN barrel

Add another $100 for a BCG & CH and you'll be $40 more than the Armslist upper for a superior barrel.

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this I would do but not a psa fan

Posted: 1/17/2015 11:08:33 PM EDT

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If you see no value in FN CHF barrels and prefer unlined barrels that in this case actually cost more, I just dont even know what to say...

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I would do it as I don't see any value in psa products as a whole. I like unlined uppers for beater rifles plus the few I have are generally pretty accurate, more than some of the psa guys at the club that's for sure. You always need one upper that is for beater mode......good price, go for it

If you see no value in FN CHF barrels and prefer unlined barrels that in this case actually cost more, I just dont even know what to say...

I didn't say that so read again. I actually own 3 FN barrels and know their quality. psa is a crapshoot and without the fn barrels, you are not getting deal vs what the op cited. Nothing wrong with unlined barrels for many and especially for a cheap beater. OP did say he probably doesn't need another upper so he has 'enough' (if that's ever a reality..lol)

Posted: 1/17/2015 11:18:03 PM EDT

[#9]

No. Spend a bit more and get a bcm, or a bit less for a psa

Posted: 1/17/2015 11:24:28 PM EDT

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OP did say he probably doesn't need another upper so he has 'enough' (if that's ever a reality..lol)

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I would do it as I don't see any value in psa products as a whole. I like unlined uppers for beater rifles plus the few I have are generally pretty accurate, more than some of the psa guys at the club that's for sure. You always need one upper that is for beater mode......good price, go for it

If you see no value in FN CHF barrels and prefer unlined barrels that in this case actually cost more, I just dont even know what to say...

OP did say he probably doesn't need another upper so he has 'enough' (if that's ever a reality..lol)

Your right ! You can never have to many !

Sadly though .....

Mine was lost in a boating accident ....

This upper I was looking at was just a spur of the moment thing & where else better to gauge the market then here !

Which is why I like this site so much . There is always people to help a brother out !

Posted: 1/18/2015 12:02:45 AM EDT

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For sale is a brand new Ar-15 upper includes Bolt Carrier Group and changing handle

Specs:

Barrel Length 16" NON CHROME LINED

5.56 Nato Chamber

1 in 7" twist

M4 Profile Barrel

.750" Gas Block Diameter

M4 Feedramps

Forged Upper

T-marks

AR-15 Bolt Carrier

Found this for $ 340.00

Barrel maker unknown ....

FO or NO FO ...

Not sure if it's a good deal or not ....

http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2013/10/23/2252629_01_new_complete_ar_15_upper_m4_ty_640.jpg

http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2013/10/23/2252629_03_new_complete_ar_15_upper_m4_ty_640.jpg

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This could very well be a PTAC line of uppers from Palmetto State Armory...and I've seen a PTAC upper like the one mentioned/pictured for $199.95.