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    Bravo Standard or BFH or Spike's?

    I am fixing to up grade one of my AR's. Scraping the DPMS upper for a new-better one. Been looking at three different uppers.
    1.BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group
    http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...urg-mid-16.htm
    2. BCM BFH 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group
    http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...d-16%20bfh.htm
    Is the BFH worth the extra money??
    3.Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength LE Upper w/9" BAR Rail (5.56)
    http://www.spikestactical.com/z/inde...roducts_id=449

    So there's my choices. I think I know the answer but I'd like the input on this.

    Thanks Casey

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    I would go with the BCM BFH. So far as is the hammer forged barrel worth the extra? Well, it would be to me.
    There is certainly nothing wrong with the standard.
    I've just found for myself, if I'm looking at something better in the long run, and it does not cost an extra arm and leg, I'll go ahead and get the upgrade. If you save $90 now, down the road I know I would regret it.
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    If you can afford the extra few bucks the BFH hammer forged BCM upper is an excellent upper and will probably out last most shooters. I have a 14.5" BCM midlength SBR and I'm very happy with it, it's very accurate and 100% reliable. It's a very high quality rifle using 11595-E barrel steel. Best bang for the buck.
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    I have been trying to decide between BCM BFH or Standard for quite some time with their "upper group" packages.

    Basically it came down to barrel or rail system...(?)
    If I go with a standard barrel, I would go with a more "top of the line" rail.
    If its the BFH, then the rail would have to be a notch down...Funding has been an issue with this build.

    I concluded that the barrel is more important for this build then the rail in the long run. I will be happy with a BFH barrel and good rail as long as the rail is of good quality and locks up tight. I'm not planning on running optics or aiming lasers on the rail system.

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    Buy the BFH NOW!!! They are on sale currently for the same price as the standards are normally. I am personally waiting for the BFH 16" middie in the LW profile...

    Spooky

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    Whats wrong with the Spike's?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dualspringfields View Post
    Whats wrong with the Spike's?
    It is not TDP/mil-spec.

    Go with the BCM, whichever you prefer most.

    Here is the official spikes thread on M4:

    https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...319#post705319
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    Get the hammer forged from BCM with a BCM BCG for a long-lasting and reliable rig.

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    Daniel Defense will be out with their "cold hammer forged" lightweight (approx .625") profile 14.5" and 16" barrels in 4-6 weeks. I believe they will probably be the first manufacturer to offer the mid-gas CHF barrels in the lightweight .625" profile. And i believe they will be the only ones to offer these in the 14.5" length. I plan on getting one of these 14.5"middy barrels and adding a 1.5 BattleComp to it. I also think i will be adding one of the new Spikes Tactical skinny 9" quad rails to the mix when they come out.

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