JusticeM4
06-14-12, 04:33
Hey guys, I need some input on my next AR15 upper build.
Currently I own just one AR15, a 5.56/223 Carbine with Spikes Tactical lower. The upper receiver is by Rguns and I don't particularly like it, although it has performed ok.
I'd like to build a better upper and get everyone's opinion on which would be a better route to take. Here's my situation: I'll most likely just be using one lower, the Spikes I currently own and just build a 2nd upper to swap with. I'm pretty set on getting a Daniel Defense flat top upper receiver. Yankee Hill Diamond series quadrail.
So my choices are
1. 300Blackout 16-inch barrel with midlength gas system.
2. 5.56/223 Pistol upper, maybe 7 or 9 inch barrel.
The advantage of the 300 is larger caliber with possibility in the future of going suppressed (after I set up my Trust and all that NFA paperwork). Downside is that ammo is only available online for now, and the 300 barrel is still kinda expensive. The one I'm looking at is about $280.
Pro's on the Pistol Upper 5.56/223 is that ammo is readily available obviously and can swap completely with my current carbine, no mag change needed. just pop on the pistol upper and I'm good to go. Minor downside is that I'll probably have to buy a pistol buffer, and sight radius is reduced.
Which route would you recommend? I'm on somewhat a tight budget so this will be a slow build, may 2-3 months as mortgage and college loans come first. Down the road i'll eventually get another lower when funds allow.
Thanks in advance, and mods pls move to appropriate section if needed.
As a side note, I have shot both a 300Blackout AR and a Pistol AR. I like them both, just different tools or toys, however you wanna put it.
Currently I own just one AR15, a 5.56/223 Carbine with Spikes Tactical lower. The upper receiver is by Rguns and I don't particularly like it, although it has performed ok.
I'd like to build a better upper and get everyone's opinion on which would be a better route to take. Here's my situation: I'll most likely just be using one lower, the Spikes I currently own and just build a 2nd upper to swap with. I'm pretty set on getting a Daniel Defense flat top upper receiver. Yankee Hill Diamond series quadrail.
So my choices are
1. 300Blackout 16-inch barrel with midlength gas system.
2. 5.56/223 Pistol upper, maybe 7 or 9 inch barrel.
The advantage of the 300 is larger caliber with possibility in the future of going suppressed (after I set up my Trust and all that NFA paperwork). Downside is that ammo is only available online for now, and the 300 barrel is still kinda expensive. The one I'm looking at is about $280.
Pro's on the Pistol Upper 5.56/223 is that ammo is readily available obviously and can swap completely with my current carbine, no mag change needed. just pop on the pistol upper and I'm good to go. Minor downside is that I'll probably have to buy a pistol buffer, and sight radius is reduced.
Which route would you recommend? I'm on somewhat a tight budget so this will be a slow build, may 2-3 months as mortgage and college loans come first. Down the road i'll eventually get another lower when funds allow.
Thanks in advance, and mods pls move to appropriate section if needed.
As a side note, I have shot both a 300Blackout AR and a Pistol AR. I like them both, just different tools or toys, however you wanna put it.