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I posted an earlier thread that got locked because someone tried to give me stupid advice but thank you to all those who helped. Now that I think I'm going to take the plunge, what short barreled
upper should I get? I'm very new to this so any help would be appreciated. I want a barrel less than 14.5 because I don't feel like paying $200 for 1.5 in. What's the pros/cons of something
like at 10.5 or 12.5 upper? In the SBR world who's considered the most reliable or is it pretty much the same as always (colt, noveske, lmt)? I'm also think about going all out while I'm at it and adding a
suppressor. If I were to go with a short barreled upper do I have to pay for another stamp on the suppressor? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help!
Your welcome for the previous info!
Personally I have a 10" upper (223) and am having a 300 whisper upper (8.5") being built (with a little help in my spare time) and will be looking at getting a 5.5" 22LR dedicated set-up in the future.
Bang for the buck (aside from the used market) I would say LMT is an excellent option. If 10.5" is good enough for the SEALS .. then you ought to be OK.
You will need approved paperwork with appropriate tax-stamps on each NFA item. Yes, you will need to spend another $200 in tax for a suppressor.
I currently have a SureFire can waiting on a F4 that will go on my 10" gun and a SAS 30 cal can (also waiting on a F4) that will be attached to the 300 Whisper!
welcome to the dark side!
ETA: I think I have always liked the 7.5" upper with a collapsable stock .. I might have to do one of them once I have some more disposable income!