$2000 AR build 14.5

[CyberM4]

With no optic. What do you guys recommend to complete this build. I have no parts yet. I looked at KAC complete lower so far. If I order KAC LOWER. Which upper should I consider?


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[georgeib]

I think it would help to know what your plans are for this build.

[ryr8828]

A quick search tells me that you can buy a complete BCM 14.5 for $1675 and a daniel defense for $1900.

Why do you want to put together different parts?

[Powerstroke214]

Just curious, why would you wish to start with a KAC lower?

I would look into a BCM, SOLGW, Sionics gets recommended a good bit as well.


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[DoubleW]

I just bought a factory complete BCM Mk2 Mod 0 lower for $399. It’s a fantastic lower and that leaves plenty for a quality upper, optic, sling, mags and ammo. A KAC lower is nice but a waste of money ultimately unless you simply want one. You could have snagged a Geissele upper recently during their sale. However, there are a number of options available from numerous quality manufacturers. Pick your poison.

[CyberM4]

I just bought a factory complete BCM Mk2 Mod 0 lower for $399. It’s a fantastic lower and that leaves plenty for a quality upper, optic, sling, mags and ammo. A KAC lower is nice but a waste of money ultimately unless you simply want one. You could have snagged a Geissele upper recently during their sale. However, there are a number of options available from numerous quality manufacturers. Pick your poison.

Which upper did you buy BCM lower?


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[JediGuy]

I think it would help to know what your plans are for this build.

Gotta know more. The lower is the easiest part, as it doesn’t really matter. All that matters is that things are in spec and then if you care about bonus features like ambidextrous functions.

The upper is where the magic happens.

[DoubleW]

Which upper did you buy BCM lower?


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I had a spare Geissele 16” DDC Super Duty upper so that currently sits atop it. I payed $900 for that complete upper a while ago. So, for $1300, I have a top tier rifle that’ll do everything I could ever need. Plenty left for an Aimpoint, sling, couple of mags and a few boxes of ammo to zero.

[CyberM4]

Is the Geissele upper as good as Daniel Defense upper?


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[DoubleW]

Is the Geissele upper as good as Daniel Defense upper?


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“Good as” is a very subjective characterization and I lack the technical expertise to make such a claim. I have been completely satisfied will all of my Geissele uppers and complete rifles. Some folks have not. I’m confident either upper would serve you well.