10.5 Upper

[CyberM4]

I want too put together a 10.5. Should I use Noveske upper or is there another upper you recomend I should look at? Plus which lower would you guys suggest? I've looked at the BCM complete lower?

[Cameron]

For a 10.5" I would look at LMT's ($485) or Noveske's ($699), both are available from Bravo Company here (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR-15-10-Upper-Receiver-Group-s/31.htm).

I purchased my LMT 10.5" from Bravo Company and it has been great, 100% reliable and very accurate.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5074422322_bcc1301278_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5074422516_78fcd5b6fb_b.jpg

As for the lower I think you can use any quality lower, but remember it has to be registered as a SBR with the BATFE and you will not be able to easily sell it so get the lower you really want. I wanted a lower that matched my upper so I went with an LMT.

However, if I was doing this SBR again today, I would build a BCM 11.5" upper on a BCM lower.

Cameron

[CyberM4]

Looks like a coin toss. 10.5 or 11.5 BCM.

[Zhurdan]

Moved the knuckle buster ehh Cameron? I thought yours was a Noveske when I saw it, looked damn near the same as mine at the Pueblo class. Probably just because of the Pig.

OP - I've had my Noveske 10.5" SS for about a year now and it's been great. I did have a few malfunctions at the Magpul class, but after reading up on some stuff, I think I was seriously under lubed. That combined with the baby powder fine grit that was blowing around us at 45mph might have had something to do with it. A couple thousand rounds later, with generous lube, it's run like a top. Very happy with it, but I'm sure the BCM is right up there. I'm actually looking to get another 10.5" with a switchblock to run my Gemtech G5 on and I'll probably go Noveske again, but that's just a personal choice due to familiarity.

[Cameron]

That dust at the Magpul class was crazy, mine did run fine with lube applied the week before.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5092488006_e78258d544_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5092461658_1fc1483b1a_b.jpg

[variablebinary]

I'd go LMT. They've been doing 10.5" for a long time now, and have lots of experience getting them dialed to work well

[EagleArmsHBAR]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg141/dab969/DSC00611Small.jpg

I'm running a 10.3" CMMG upper half on my SBR. It works very well, but I ran into issues with the upper not lining up with my lower reveiver at the push pin holes.

If I did it again, I'd get a BCM.

[D. Christopher]

If your toughest problem is deciding between an LMT, a BCM, or a Noveske then you're having a very good day! When I finally get around to it next summer, I'll probably go with the Noveske just because I don't have any Noveske gear at the moment. I tend to prefer the 11.5" over the 10.5" for added reliability, but that's just from some bad luck I've had with a 10.5" before. 11.5" is short enough for me.

[usmcvet]

LMT, BCM, Noveske or DD would all be great. The BCM is 11.5" and DD is 10.3".

I bought an LMT factory gun from G&R:

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=SBR-10

Bravo has factory guns now too.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M16-A4-AR15-Bravo-Company-carbine-rifle-NFA-s/149.htm

[JodyH]

My LMT has been through several training classes along with thousands of rounds in practice as well as general neglect as my truck gun and hasn't missed a beat... ever.
I wouldn't hesitate to get another.

[shadow65]

For a 10.5" I would look at LMT's ($485) or Noveske's ($699), both are available from Bravo Company here (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR-15-10-Upper-Receiver-Group-s/31.htm).

I purchased my LMT 10.5" from Bravo Company and it has been great, 100% reliable and very accurate.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5074422322_bcc1301278_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5074422516_78fcd5b6fb_b.jpg

As for the lower I think you can use any quality lower, but remember it has to be registered as a SBR with the BATFE and you will not be able to easily sell it so get the lower you really want. I wanted a lower that matched my upper so I went with an LMT.

However, if I was doing this SBR again today, I would build a BCM 11.5" upper on a BCM lower.

Cameron

Very nice. What length hand guard? I want to upgrade mine to a longer rail. I'm running a 7" now.

[cop1211]

Go for the VIS 2a or the Mega midlength monorail.

[shadow65]

Nice but $700?:eek:

[.45fmjoe]

However, if I was doing this SBR again today, I would build a BCM 11.5" upper on a BCM lower.

Cameron

That's exactly how I am planning on making an SBR. BCM 11.5 BFH upper, DD RIS II in FDE, BCM lower. One day... :(