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

[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

[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