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shaneinhisroom
03-18-13, 09:24
Is anyone else having as much trouble as I am getting factory SBR uppers?

BCM has continually released 14.5-16" uppers but no 11.5"s...I haven't seen a single Noveske SBR upper since December.

Rainier Arms got a small batch of DD MK18's last week but unfortunately I was driving and missed it.

C4? Forget about it.

Looks like my stamp is just going to sit here for the time being...
Javelin
03-18-13, 09:32
John Noveske has unfortunately passed away in an extremely mysterious one vehicle accident in early January.

As far as uppers and parts availability it is definitely hitting the entire realm of manufacturing as no one can keep up with demand. Including small parts suppliers to the major weapons manufacturers.
Dcr5595
03-18-13, 09:50
Sign up for the Daniel defense builder and they will email you when they can build one. I'm going that route.
markm
03-18-13, 10:10
Looks like my stamp is just going to sit here for the time being...

You have the approval with NO UPPER?:confused:

Don't tell me you subscribe to that constructive intent paranoia horse shit. :blink:
markm
03-18-13, 10:11
John Noveske has unfortunately passed away in an extremely mysterious one vehicle accident in early January.

Am I nuts or did someone delete our replies in the John Noveske thread?
Dcr5595
03-18-13, 10:14
I saw your reply there markm
markm
03-18-13, 10:14
I saw your reply there markm

Yeah... wasn't anything major. Curious.
Dcr5595
03-18-13, 10:15
Yeah I thought that was weird too
markm
03-18-13, 10:18
Grant has 11.5 bcm standard uppers, DUDE!
shaneinhisroom
03-18-13, 10:29
You have the approval with NO UPPER?:confused:

Don't tell me you subscribe to that constructive intent paranoia horse shit. :blink:

It just came. I was looking for an upper for 2+ months. Just venting, that's all.

Looking at Grant's site now!
PSG1 Nut
03-18-13, 17:00
I was lucky enough to have a MK18 upper from DD finally ship to me after 6 months of waiting.

A few 416 uppers as well.

All in preparation for the F4 approval of a factory KAC 11.5SBR.
john232629
03-19-13, 13:28
I think they have atleast one 11.5 at the time of this posting...and they are great to work with!
RHINOWSO
03-19-13, 18:06
I was replacing my SBR 10.5" upper and looking for a Noveske 10.5 SB when the craze happened, so I had to make my own - VLTOR upper, BCM BCG, Noveske SS 10.5 barrel, and Troy rail. Not exactly what I wanted at the time but it'll do and I couldn't stand it not being together.
Mak8080
03-19-13, 18:15
G&R Tactical....I'd check there.
shaneinhisroom
03-19-13, 18:27
Got it! :neo::neo:

I called Daniel Defense this morning to see how the backlog for the custom builder was...somehow got off topic and it turns out they had ONE extra MK18 upper. I snagged it up! Should be here within the next 4 weeks, they also said all other MK18 uppers will now be backordered until June 10 if you order from DD.

Now.......onto my 18" Noveske SPR build........................ :D
jaybirdritenour2
03-19-13, 18:33
Specilized Armament has Colt 10.3 MK18 uppers in stock. Ordered mine on last Friday and it arrived yesterday. True Colt MK18.
tepin
03-23-13, 10:31
I ordered ten 30-round magpul mags from US Calvary in early Dec. - On backorder for 9 months they tell me. Been looking for uppers as well and cannot find any. The stuff I do find is priced double what it should be.
rkwhyte2
03-24-13, 15:58
Got it! :neo::neo:

I called Daniel Defense this morning to see how the backlog for the custom builder was...somehow got off topic and it turns out they had ONE extra MK18 upper. I snagged it up! Should be here within the next 4 weeks, they also said all other MK18 uppers will now be backordered until June 10 if you order from DD.

Now.......onto my 18" Noveske SPR build........................ :D

Now that is what I call pure luck or good karma. :) I see these on Gunbroker for no less than a 25% premium over what DD is asking.
CarlosDJackal
03-24-13, 19:51
I took delivery of a 10.5" LWRCI M6A2 upper March 13th which I ordered online from Northwest Tactical January 26th.
Iraqgunz
03-24-13, 21:51
Why not just build one? I have built several SBR uppers for people. There are barrels, uppers and parts available when you shop around.
shaneinhisroom
03-24-13, 22:52
That was my absolute last resort...but I really do not have the tools to build 1 upper, and I won't be building many more after this one.
Iraqgunz
03-24-13, 22:58
All you need is a clamshell for the upper, barrel wrench and a way to tighten the flash hider. All those tools could be sold off with minimal loss. In the end I believe you will save money.


That was my absolute last resort...but I really do not have the tools to build 1 upper, and I won't be building many more after this one.
markm
03-25-13, 08:43
I took delivery of a 10.5" LWRCI M6A2 upper March 13th which I ordered online from Northwest Tactical January 26th.

I'm sorry to hear that. :(
rkwhyte2
03-25-13, 09:32
I took delivery of a 10.5" LWRCI M6A2 upper March 13th which I ordered online from Northwest Tactical January 26th.

Good for you. That looks like one pricey upper hope you like it.
shaneinhisroom
03-25-13, 09:55
All you need is a clamshell for the upper, barrel wrench and a way to tighten the flash hider. All those tools could be sold off with minimal loss. In the end I believe you will save money.

You assume I have a vice and a workbench at home. The only thing I have relevant is a torque wrench and that's for my car. I guess I can stand on the clamshell on a staircase...
markm
03-25-13, 10:40
You assume I have a vice and a workbench at home. The only thing I have relevant is a torque wrench and that's for my car. I guess I can stand on the clamshell on a staircase...

Nonsense. Gather the parts and ship them to one of us. We'll put that sucker together lickedy split and bounce it right back to you...

Plus we have the barrel nut grease and all the little contingency parts incase, etc.
shaneinhisroom
03-25-13, 11:00
This is why I love this community!

If I didn't buy that MK18 up I would definitely be seeking the services on this board. Perhaps for my next build!
markm
03-25-13, 11:02
This is why I love this community!

If I didn't buy that MK18 up I would definitely be seeking the services on this board. Perhaps for my next build!

Well if you ever need it, the offer stands. Just pay shipping.
bigredneck61088
03-25-13, 12:01
Call centurion arms, in the heat of the buy up, i was able to get a 10.5 c4 with 9 inch rail with bcg to my door in a week. Might be worth the telephone call, they hooked me up!!