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    Gettin a new upper

    Hey guys, I'm going to buy myself a new upper as a graduation gift to myself. It's going to be a BCM 16" Carbine upper. It's one that doesnt come with a handguard so I have to get one of those too. I was looking at the midwest industries Gen II 2 piece free float handguard. I want the extended carbine to give me a little more rail real estate on it. Other than BCG and charging handle will this be all I need? Are there any special tools I need? How solid are the 2 piece handguards and does this sound like a good upper? Thanks guys, I know I'm new to this so I just wanted to get some imput so I dont do anything stupid.

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    that's the same upper I bought and it is great! I put a 2 piece drop in rail in mine and went shooting, no tools needed.

    edit: just seen that you are getting a free float so you would have to get the wrench to take it apart.
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    Works with the OEM barrel nut per Bravo Company website, but requires removal of the delta ring per the MI website. So if you are new to the game, I'd have someone install it for you.

    I've had a couple of sets of non-free float Midwest Industries I'm happy with. Locks up tight and gave me the mono top rail I was missing with the KAC RAS.

    If you are looking at additional "rail real estate," why not go with a mid length and not worry about the free float rails that require modification? Looking at the BCM site, there aren't any manufacturers that make a drop in carbine extended rail system that I saw. All the ones they had listed will require some technical knowledge to install to some extent.

    However, MI does a good drop in rail system for the mid length gas system and doesn't require any special tools or knowledge. You get two additional inches of rail space for generally the same price like your advice in this post:

    https://www.m4carbine.net/showpost.p...3&postcount=59

    For a 4-5 time a year self admitted can plinker, why not grab a BCM middy upper, drop in the MI Gen 2 handguards that require zero special tools, save about 70+ bucks as well as 3 ozs on the muzzle end and call it a day? Do you have a specific need for the extra rail spaces or will they go unused like a lot of rail space does?
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    As far as the need for rail space it's due to long arms and liking the vfg as far forward as possible. If I were to go middy what's the difference in rail space compared to what I picked? I'm fairly mechanically inclined so I'm up to a challenge but I don't want to spend a fortune in tools for it.

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    Re: Gettin a new upper

    Definitely go mid. 16" barrels work better with a middy gas system. If you're looking for a two piece free float then I'd have to recommend a Centurion Arms C4. It's a great rail system that bolts right up to the stock barrel nut. They are going to be a step up from the MI rails.

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    Why not buy an upper from BCM with a rail installed? You can also get a BCG & CH at the same time and be ready to go.

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    Well I'm trying to keep the cost down on this one. Would I be better getting a bcm from bcm with a pre installed rail and low profile gas block?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cthompson36 View Post
    Well I'm trying to keep the cost down on this one. Would I be better getting a bcm from bcm with a pre installed rail and low profile gas block?
    Yes! Its doesnt cost any more than buying the parts separately and its assembled by a professional.

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    Re: Gettin a new upper

    I think you're better off buying the upper minus the handguard, BCG and charging handle if you want it any time soon. I haven't seen any of the BCM uppers with pre installed handgaurds in stock for months.

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    Just recently BCM had several rail/handguard mounted uppers in stock. I would recommend getting on their "notify" list for a few that you like.. Cheers.. Ron
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