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SouthwestAviator
02-04-19, 10:15
I'm tempted to snatch one of these up, but I've seen confusion before on whether some Brownells Colt products are from the LE6920 line or the farmed-out Expanse line.

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-m4-assembled-upper-receiver-5-56mm-prod119878.aspx

It says that it's "similar to" the 6920CK upper, without the CH and BCG. Sounds like it's 6920, but nothing explicitly states that it is of the LE6920 line. Anyone have any insight on this?

Also, what are the chances I'd run into problems with a Colt upper different from the upper that came on my 6920 from the factory, such as tolerance stacking issues? I've also had my eye on a Colt 6920 SOCOM upper but wonder if I'd be less likely to encounter fitting issues with a complete rifle.
JediGuy
02-04-19, 10:37
Interested to hear opinions, but I don’t believe the Expanse has the Gov’t profile with cutouts, while the referenced upper does.
DoubleW
02-04-19, 10:47
It’s a 6920 upper sans sights, CH, or BCG. You won’t run into any issues unless there’s something wrong with the upper or your lower.
Stickman
02-04-19, 12:59
Their wording could certainly be better, but it is a 6920 upper. Check the Q&A section and Brownells verifies that it is.
GH41
02-04-19, 15:19
Can you still find 6920s for $900? You will have $600 in the Brownell's upper by the time you put a BCG and CH in it. The complete lower would probably bring 5-550 and you keep the magazine and rear sight. Just sayin.
SouthwestAviator
02-04-19, 16:19
Can you still find 6920s for $900? You will have $600 in the Brownell's upper by the time you put a BCG and CH in it. The complete lower would probably bring 5-550 and you keep the magazine and rear sight. Just sayin.

I can get a complete 6920 for $930 out the door, but I already have some spare charging handles and Colt BCGs to slap in there. I only have one carbine lower, though.
GH41
02-04-19, 16:50
I can get a complete 6920 for $930 out the door, but I already have some spare charging handles and Colt BCGs to slap in there. I only have one carbine lower, though.

It never hurts to have a spare lower laying around waiting to grow into another rifle. Hell... I had a 10/22 takedown screw grow into another rifle!!
SouthwestAviator
02-04-19, 21:12
It never hurts to have a spare lower laying around waiting to grow into another rifle. Hell... I had a 10/22 takedown screw grow into another rifle!!

Can't argue with that logic.
ACE31
02-05-19, 15:40
Can you still find 6920s for $900? You will have $600 in the Brownell's upper by the time you put a BCG and CH in it. The complete lower would probably bring 5-550 and you keep the magazine and rear sight. Just sayin.

Agreed, unless you can get it significantly cheaper $75 or more off with a discount coupon code/holiday sale.
HardToHandle
02-05-19, 20:40
It is Brownells... if it doesn’t check out, they’ll just take it back. Their customer service is legendary.
dwd1985
02-09-19, 10:56
I don't see any reason to suspect that this isn't a 6920 upper. If Brownells states it is one (as they do in the description) then I have no reason to doubt it, as they are an extremely reputable company. I don't think its necessarily worlds best deal, I think you would be better off purchasing a complete 6920 (Magpul editions sometimes pop up as low as $800). I purchased an FDE cerakote 6920 for $700 a few months ago.
JediGuy
02-09-19, 11:16
I bought one. Got around to checking yesterday, and Colt cage code is on both the upper receiver and barrel.