Lightweight complete uppers

**Dirty_H** · 10-24-21, 09:53

I have in my mind what "my" perfect rifle is and have to test it out. I am going to use one of the KE polymer lowers and am going for a lightweight Recce build. I've been saving for a BCM lightweight upper for a while, but are there others? I really like BCM, but who else makes a factory lightweight upper? And why should I or shouldn't go with the BCM?

On a side note I am looking into triggers too. Single stage and quick reset, I know nothing about the triggers. Recommendations?

Thanks

**GH41** · 10-24-21, 13:49

Originally Posted by Dirty_H

I have in my mind what "my" perfect rifle is and have to test it out. I am going to use one of the KE polymer lowers and am going for a lightweight Recce build. I've been saving for a BCM lightweight upper for a while, but are there others? I really like BCM, but who else makes a factory lightweight upper? And why should I or shouldn't go with the BCM?

On a side note I am looking into triggers too. Single stage and quick reset, I know nothing about the triggers. Recommendations?

Thanks

I have a KE 300BO build I just completed. I also have a BCM 16" ELW upper on another rifle. Later today I'll swap uppers and weigh the BCM/K&E combo and put up a picture. Triggers... I am a big fan of The Wilson TTU single stage. I ordered the K&E ambi lower that shipped with their SLT-1 single stage trigger. It isn't terrible but it isn't a $200 trigger either.

**Dirty_H** · 10-24-21, 14:26

Look forward to the pic

**GH41** · 10-24-21, 15:02

Originally Posted by Dirty_H

Look forward to the pic

Weight complete with RDS/mount, light, sling hard ware, and sights on the K&E lower is 6# 1-1/2oz. The lower without upper mounted is 1#-11 1/2oz. The lower the ELW upper came off of weighs 2#-
2 1/3oz (full ambi Mega billet).

**GH41** · 10-24-21, 15:06

For reference.. The K&E lower 300 build.

**titsonritz** · 10-24-21, 16:12

I would like to pick up on of those KE polymer lowers for a KISS LW build. I'd probably put one of my 14.5" LW uppers on it.

**titsonritz** · 10-24-21, 16:22

As far as alternatives to BCM...

Sionics upper receiver groups currently in stock
Centurion Arms Complete Upper currently out of stock but worth a call/email