EBR Noob. Budget complete uppers?

[Guest truthsayer]

I just put a lower on layaway. I'm gonna need a lot of help. Be forewarned.

If you were building your first flattop, mid-length EBR, what complete 5.56 upper would you buy if you were poor as dirt?

[poak]

Del-Ton or Model 1 Sales

[Guest Bronker]

Hold yer horses...ask jcochran88 about his Model 1 experience.

Less than prompt, honest, or friendly.

[ukerduker]

This might be what you are looking for:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=476

[poak]

Hold yer horses...ask jcochran88 about his Model 1 experience.

Less than prompt, honest, or friendly.

Really? I've got a buddy thats done 2 builds through them and he was happy enough.

I would personally recommend Del-Ton, as I had an excellent purchasing experience w/ them... but there's that whole 4month wait thing

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

This might be what you are looking for:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=476

He may not want to deal with NFA stuff on his first build...

I had a good experience with Del-Ton as well. I was smart enough (read: had the spare money on hand) to order mine pre-election, so I avoided the worst of the wait...

[Guest Bronker]

Really? I've got a buddy thats done 2 builds through them and he was happy enough.

I would personally recommend Del-Ton, as I had an excellent purchasing experience w/ them... but there's that whole 4month wait thing

I agree poak, there's nothing 'prompt' for anybody right now.

[Smith]

I was in the same boat twice and went with Del-Ton. I couldn't find anyone who could beat their price (or service for that matter) when comparing apples to apples.

[Guest db99wj]

I went with Del Tone, I knew the wait going in. I have a everything but the stripped receiver bought, for a hair over $500.

Here is the breakdown

16" Mid-Length Rifle Kit

[16 Rifle Kit - ML Barrel:DTI 16" 1x9 Mid-Length Heavy Barrel]

[16 Rifle Kit / Rifle -ML Handguards:Mid-Length Handguard with Heat Shields]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle -BC:Standard Bolt & Carrier]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle -Buttstock:M4 Buttstock - Black]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle -Grips:Ergo Sure Grip -Right hand]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-Carrying Handle:None]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-Flash Hiders:A2 Flash Hider]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-Gas Blocks:Standard A2 Front Sight]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-Lower Parts:Standard Lower Parts]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-T Handle:Standard Charging Handle]

[Rifle Kit / Rifle-Uppers:Flat Top Upper with T-Marks

[Auburn]

I like Del-Ton too. I built two of their kits, and both work fine. The kits that include lower parts and a stock are often priced below what most places charge for just an upper.

Edited January 11, 2009 by Auburn

[Guest Mugster]

Honestly, I can afford what I want. And I'd get the same thing, a doublestar upper from J&T sales. They have heavy/match barrels that work well, and the budget plinking stuff is pretty good too. I own 3 of their uppers, 2 in 5.56 and 1 in x39. Quality stuff, imo. They might be a little higher than del-ton, I don't know. Before the craziness, a carbine length 16" barrel non-chrome was $305 sans charging handle and BCG. Run ya $415ish out the door at a gunshow. I dunno now, I assume they are charging more like everyone else.

The only thing I think they lack (that i might want) are M4 feed ramps, which might help with a hollow point. Mine both feed sierra 55gr bthp, and thats got a pretty big hole in the front of it. Notably, my x39 upper will not feed prvi spire points. I don't know if the m4 cuts would help...i suspect not.

[Guest gcrookston]

depending upon your budget, you may not be able to eat for a week, but the YHM upper can't be beat

http://yankeehill.bizland.com/store/product459.html

[Mike]

That's a nice case you have there.

The contents aren't too bad either.

[Guest abailey362]

yeah, what kinda case is that ?

[Guest gcrookston]

yeah, what kinda case is that ?

That's a Stom case with an Armalite Super SASS in it. I have several Pelican's, but Joe @ Hero Gear convinced me to try something differenet. Good case, I'm well pleased.

The M4 is a TE lower, a YHM upper, DPMS internals, CMMG match trigger, Viltor stock.

[Magiccarpetrides]

A week? If only Im planning on getting a Storm Case too for my M11 your endorsement seals it.

depending upon your budget, you may not be able to eat for a week, but the YHM upper can't be beat

http://yankeehill.bizland.com/store/product459.html

[BimmerFreak]

Re: Storm Case

Guys, FYI Pelican purchased Hardig/Storm case a few weeks ago.

Reason? Storm Case has a better latching system, and Pelican knew it.

Plan? Pelican cases will feature the Storm latches in the next 6 months (projected)

We will be blowing Storm Cases out at amazing prices in about 30 days to start making room for the new Pelicans.

More to follow...

[Guest db99wj]

Ohhh, nice case....Something else I will have to buy when mine comes in!

[Magiccarpetrides]

Re: Storm Case

Guys, FYI Pelican purchased Hardig/Storm case a few weeks ago.

Reason? Storm Case has a better latching system, and Pelican knew it.

Plan? Pelican cases will feature the Storm latches in the next 6 months (projected)

We will be blowing Storm Cases out at amazing prices in about 30 days to start making room for the new Pelicans.

More to follow...

What kind of price can you get me on an IM2200 with foam? Im needing that exact case to fit my M11

[Guest sling]

And of course... for an upper.. You can always check out AR15.com equipment exchange. Even during the craziness there is stuff out there to be had.