Replace just barrel or entire upper?
First let me say that I’m not a DIY gunsmith. I can clean my firearms and do basic things like add optics, but that’s about it.
My first AR-15 was S&W M&P 15 Sport II. It was a good (relatively) cheap little starter gun before I branched out to more expensive rifles with chrome lined barrels, etc. The original S&W barrel is at the point where it probably needs replacement or will very soon.
Generally, assuming I would have to pay a gunsmith to do the work to change just a barrel, is it a better idea and just as cheap to buy an upper already assembled and be done? Buy it, ship it, and replace it.
What have other non-DIY folks done?
Replace just barrel or entire upper?
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Originally Posted by
neil0311
Assuming I didn’t do myself, it looks to me like replacing the upper would be close cost-wise when you factor in gunsmith work. Sound about right?
That would depend on the quality and features of the complete upper you replace it with. If you buy from a quality manufacturer, no probably not. Having the barrel replaced will most likely be a little cheaper.