Hey all - first post. First AR as well.
I've purchased a pinned Spike's lower and charging handle, a Bravo Company BCG, and now I'm hunting for a compliant upper to go with them. The options I've liked so far:
1) Bravo Company - a mid-length 14.5" upper with a pinned/welded FSC 556 is a great deal at $550. Considering they've got them in stock the only real drawback to this one is the bayonet lug that'll need removing. I'm new to the area and don't know any gunsmiths around here so I'd need to hunt around while having an essentially illegal rifle (separated lowers and uppers still count, right?). It'd add to the price of the upper as well.
2) Model 1 Sales - their AWB compliant uppers look interesting. Great price ($330), a target crown (coming from non-ARs these actually don't look completely unnatural to me) - unfortunately the wait time is long, and I've read about issues with their quality.
3) Stag - their SBR and right-handed uppers appear to fit my bill nicely. They're inexpensive, and can be made compliant. Unfortunately they're just about as inexpensive as the Bravo upper (and include an unneeded BCG / CH), and so I end up feeling like I'd be better off buying Bravo. Also, the wait time is unknown.
Any comments on the above options? Some good options I haven't listed? Know any gunsmiths in the Erie County area that would be happy to handle my lug removal problem?
Thanks.
1) Bravo Company - a mid-length 14.5" upper with a pinned/welded FSC 556 is a great deal at $550. Considering they've got them in stock the only real drawback to this one is the bayonet lug that'll need removing. I'm new to the area and don't know any gunsmiths around here so I'd need to hunt around while having an essentially illegal rifle (separated lowers and uppers still count, right?). It'd add to the price of the upper as well.
2) Model 1 Sales - their AWB compliant uppers look interesting. Great price ($330), a target crown (coming from non-ARs these actually don't look completely unnatural to me) - unfortunately the wait time is long, and I've read about issues with their quality.
3) Stag - their SBR and right-handed uppers appear to fit my bill nicely. They're inexpensive, and can be made compliant. Unfortunately they're just about as inexpensive as the Bravo upper (and include an unneeded BCG / CH), and so I end up feeling like I'd be better off buying Bravo. Also, the wait time is unknown.
Any comments on the above options? Some good options I haven't listed? Know any gunsmiths in the Erie County area that would be happy to handle my lug removal problem?
Thanks.