Which upper? Newbie to rifles

[Manic9803]

Morning guys, I've been scanning for the forums for about 6 weeks now trying to take in everything I can regarding the AR's. Here's my story, about three weeks ago I went out and purchased a lower receiver and buttstock. The lower is a Spikes tactical and I have a 6 point stock attached. From what I've read this is a mil spec lower and a decent quality company at that.

So I sit he trying to decide what my next step will be. Again I'm new to rifles, part of me says buy the upper complete with barrel and all. Other part of my says do your best and try to piece it together.


I know what I want my rifle to look like from seeing others. However I don't know what upper or barrel I need to get this same functionality and visual. I want a rifle that can be used in close quarters if needed. Flashlight attached, so looking for a setup with a 16" barrel. Could you guys recommend a decent upper? Considered a spikes upper with a 16" barrel. I want to attach quad rails so I can add a light and other accessories if needed. Thanks guys.

[hec912]

I'm on the same boat

[Moltke]

BCM makes good stuff, look here to get an idea of what you might want.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-...Groups-s/1.htm

[shua713]

daniel defense, bcm, colt. that is what I would buy. If you click on the orange search button at the top you will have more info than you know what to do with. Do some research!!

[Vash1023]

or adams arms if you go the piston route

[Cameron]

or adams arms if you go the piston route

Why on earth would anyone want to do that?

Buy a Colt, BCM or DD from Grant at G & R Tactical, http://www.GRTactical.com/ who is a site sponsor.

Cameron

[st1650]

Why on earth would anyone want to do that?

Buy a Colt, BCM or DD from Grant at G & R Tactical, who is a site sponsor.

Cameron

Or a Noveske if you have an extra 200$ laying around.

[nml]

You need to figure out what type of handguard you want. You want to attach stuff, so do you want a quad-rail or modular tube?



Keep in mind BCM uppers don't include a BCG or charging handle so add $165-175 on whatever they sell when you are pricing them out with other companies.

[ucrt]

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Sell the Spike's Lower (plus maybe one or two other guns you don't shoot) and then, buy a Colt 6920 from G&R and start shooting it. There is not a better deal, value, bargain, etc. going...

At <$1000 everything else is a compromise. You cannot build as good a gun for cheaper.

But maybe it's just me...

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[nineteenkilo]

The Colt is certainly a nice weapon at that price point, but it may not be what you see for yourself. Do you have a picture of what it is that you want as far as set-up goes?

That would be more helpful than anything.