Mid length build advice

[C4IGrant]

BCM middy uppers are considered by many to be the best. The problem is that they are not currently available.

I would stay away from the LMT enhanced bolt and carrier. A standard LMT BCG will work just fine.

We are going to be getting some Daniel Defense 16" middy barrels in soon and will start to offer builds with them.



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[Littlelebowski]

So keep a mid length completely stock? No extractor upgrades or H buffer?

[Robb Jensen]

So keep a mid length completely stock? No extractor upgrades or H buffer?

Yes, no upgrades necessary. The extractor spring and buffer I use on a middy is from Brownells # 160-304-025 $6.69 (Colt factory parts).

[comp1911]

Here is my take.

Barrel - Denny's Operator, if that's too heavy, go to a Sabre gov't profile or BCM if it ever becomes available. These are all 4150/CMV steel barrels with 1/7 twist, 5.56 chambers and chrome lining.

BCG - BCM (Bravo Company Manucaturing), 2nd choice is LMT, 3rd is a properly staked CMT. Colt is another option but not as easy to find as the BCM or LMT.

Rails - For the money, LaRue is hard to beat. I find myself looking for cheaper options but always ciome back to LaRue. DD rails are also look good but I don't have any experience with them since they are more money then LaRue. I considered a V-Tac on my last build but ended up with a 11" LaRue.

Upper Receiver - I've always used CMT and have only had a few cosmetic issues but that was a few years ago. Ive handled about 8 in the past year from Denny and all have been perfect. Mechanically they are fine. DD looks to make a fine upper as well as the billet offerings from Vltor and LaRue. LMT would be another option if you can find one on the used market or a take off from one of their many dealers.

Charging Handle - I've always used a standard one. I recently upgraded them with a PRI big latch.

Sights/Optics - Can't go wrong with a Aimpoint or EoTech and LaRue mount. The new American Defense mounts look interesting but I'll wait for them to be out awhile and see how they do. I run a fixed LaRue BUIS behind my non-magnafied optics. There are a few other fixed options such as LMT. If you prefer a flip up there are many options there.

Good luck with your build.

Here's a gratuitous older pic of my Operator, before going to the LaRue BUIS.