Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel

Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Site Notices
Posted: 9/9/2005 3:37:56 PM EDT
I want to build another AR, but a simple, lightweight carbine.  Are there any manufacturers outh there offering a new upper, preferably complete, in such a style?
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 3:54:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 7:55:56 PM EDT
[#2]
There are some on gunbroker right now in the $70.00 price range that are takeoffs. Just type in "SP-1" in the search box.
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 8:52:59 PM EDT
[#3]
tagged
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 9:25:42 PM EDT
[#4]
EE!
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 9:29:20 PM EDT
[#5]
Check Del-Ton, in the industry section, I know they offer it in a kit form.
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 9:49:34 PM EDT
[#6]
DPMS, The ones Fulton sells are also DPMS.

You can find X Air Force M16 ones too but condition & color will vary.

The DPMS ones are pricey but they do match the current lower black color.
Link Posted: 9/10/2005 3:02:35 PM EDT
[#7]
Sweet.  I really like the look of a slick-side upper.  I think I may have to get one with a case deflector, being a lefty and all.  Can you shoot a slick-side left handed without eating gas or brass, or will you put an eye out just like momma said I would?
Link Posted: 9/10/2005 3:42:18 PM EDT
[#8]
I had an SP1 20 yrs ago and we would occasionally shoot left handed without problems.

But with the new slicksided carbine I built this winter a friend was being hit in with ejecting brass. But I was using the lower powered Wolf ammo that wasn't available way back when.

I would say if you stuck with full power ammo you probably wouldn't have a problem. If you think you want to shoot Wolf or surplus from other countries you likely will.
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 4:45:30 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
I had an SP1 20 yrs ago and we would occasionally shoot left handed without problems.

But with the new slicksided carbine I built this winter a friend was being hit in with ejecting brass. But I was using the lower powered Wolf ammo that wasn't available way back when.

I would say if you stuck with full power ammo you probably wouldn't have a problem. If you think you want to shoot Wolf or surplus from other countries you likely will.



The trick for lefties who want to shoot slick side, is to replace the extractor spring with Wolff Springs HD extractor springs.  This will change the angle of ejection to a more nearly sideways angle.  In fact, with my M4gery, that does have the hump, the empties just barely touch the hump at the very edge of the tip. With my M16 and M16A1 clones the empties come out sideways w/nothing anywhere near my head.
Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
Top Top