Lower/Upper Recommendations

[tlsmikey]

I'm looking to build one really nice AR. If you had your choice of lower and upper, what would they be?

A buddy of mine recommends the POF Generation II. Can't figure out the difference between Gen II and Gen III.

Let's assume for now that price is not an issue. This is a .223 build.

[cheese]

Theres way too many options to answer this. If you want top tier quality look at lmt, colt, bcm, dd etc. I dont know much about the piston guns though.
Lower doesnt really matter

[hawk81]

cmmg.

[TZL]

honestly most top brand AR-15 lowers are about the same

pay more if you want a fancy logo or nice CNC milled details

uppers vary more....this question is way to vague to answer

My favorite lower/upper setup? whatever i'm shooting

If you really want to build a super nice AR, POF, LMT, Noveske, LWRC


or if you want to be super pimp....get a Magpul lower....like $2k for stripped lowers on gunbroker, $4k for complete rifles

[Zervaman]

LMT Defender 2000 lower and a LMT upper :thumbsup:

[tlsmikey]

Yeah, i'm just struggling with all the choices. There are so many and they vary from $160 to $350+.

[cheese]

Yeah, i'm just struggling with all the choices. There are so many and they vary from $160 to $350+.

Are you talking lowers? Get the cheapest one and spend the money on a nice upper.

[BillyGoatMachine]

Get a LMT, LWRC, Noveske, Doublestar, Stag, or Territorial Gunsmith's lower receivers. Then, stick this badboy on top of your completed lower. I have the 16" vesion and couldn't be happier. Lwrc has an amazing product IMHO.
http://riflegear.com/p-460-lwrc-m6a2-147-upper-with-permanent-flash-hider.aspx

[1811]

That's my set up...

LMT Lower with 14.5 MRP Rifle length...

SCHWEET!!!


LMT Defender 2000 lower and a LMT upper :thumbsup:

[dchang0]

Troy M7A1, exactly as sold, plus an ambi selector, money and laws permitting. Basically a VLTOR VIS upper with Noveske barrel and Stag lower.

[tlsmikey]

Thanks for all the help so far.

I picked up a SunDevil lower this afternoon locally. Now, i'm going to start shopping for uppers.

I still have no idea if i really need a gas piston upper....but i'll figure it out eventually.

Also can't decide on barrel length but i think its either 16" or 20".

[cheese]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=150976&highlight=gas+piston
Well heres a long thread discussing the differences but it may just make you more confused.

[dchang0]

Gas pistons are cool in terms of how easy they are to clean, but you don't really "need" one. Go for the 16". Nice intermediate length that can do most anything you need acceptably well. And go midlength if you get a 16".

[slvrbulit12]

JP Enterprises upper with 16" or 18" barrel, you can place the rails where you want them.

[DanHuuN]

Here's my next build......

- LMT or Noveske Lower
- LMT MRP 16'' (Rifle Length or Piston)
- LMT Enhanced Full Auto BCG
- Surefire Flash Hider
- Troy BUIS
- Magpul Ladder Rail Covers (Black)
- Aimpoint Micro T1 w/ LaRue Mount (From LaRue)
- Basic DPMS Parts Kit
- Geissele DMR Trigger
- KNS Gen II Anti Walk Pins
- YHM Extended Takedown Pins (Front & Rear)
- Magpul Moe Pistol Grip (Black)
- Magpul UBR (Black)
- Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
- LaRue Padded Sling w/ QD (Vltor)
- Magpul 10/30 Round Mags
- Magpul 10/20 Round Mags

[landser1102]

If you can get your hands on one, definitely get a BCM (Bravo Co). Quality is top notch!

[hiperfind]

You can forget the GENII POF lowers, no longer making GENI or GEN II. You now have to pay $$$ for the GENIII!

[StudioDison]

My lower BMG, milled $230
my upper 6.8 spc $743 (with shipping)
they also sell a 5.56 upper
http://www.ar15performance.com

[dieselpower]

My top choices for a awesome built AR15
LMT lower
Colt LPK
LMT (full auto) BCG
Colt Upper, (M4 profile with ramps)
DNTC Muzzel brake
Magpul CTR (Mil-spec)
H-buffer with Wolff Spring (can cause problems with .223 but worth it)
Magpul MAID grip
Magpul ASP
ARMS #40L BUIS
KAC M4 FF

I think you meant to say 5.56 not .223. Its cheaper to build a .223, but in the end you will have a firearm that is not reliable when firing 5.56, so why cheap out on the chamber. Go 5.56mm. I dont even think the higher end AR companies make a .223 chambered barrel.

[fliparch]

I also wanted to build my best rifle first and this is what I have and/or ordered.

Have:
LWRC M6A2 Upper 16" with Troy BUIS, BCG, CH, buffer and spring
CMMG LPK with 2 stage trigger

Ordered:
Noveske N4 lower (dros'd)
VLTOR EMOD stock assembly
CAA interchangeable pistol grip
8 Magpul PMags 10/30 windowed mags

Future Orders:
Elcan Specter DR
Tango Down Vertical Grip
Harris Bipod
Ammo

[Haplo]

Get the best quality you can. Colt, LMT, Noveske. Go with 223 if it's your first build, ammo is cheaper than .308 or anything else unless you go with a pistol round.

Now if I ever got the paperwork together I'd build a SBR in 458 socom. Hellishly expensive ammo, but it sure would be fun!

[Hopi]

I'm currently building a rifle with MEGA upper and lower receivers. Nice stuff.

[dieselpower]

Get the best quality you can. Colt, LMT, Noveske. Go with 223 if it's your first build, ammo is cheaper than .308 or anything else unless you go with a pistol round.

Now if I ever got the paperwork together I'd build a SBR in 458 socom. Hellishly expensive ammo, but it sure would be fun!

Some of you guys dont realize there are two types of AR15. .223 and 5.56. When you tell someone to build a .223, its like telling them to buy a .38 when you mean .357.

[ArcLight]

Vltor VIS!!!!!!!

[supermario]

LMT Defender 2000 lower and a LMT upper :thumbsup:


+1, I think i like my LMT Defender more than my Noveske N4;)
If you want a gas piston, get a LMT gas piston rifle. I never owned a POF but i would like too.