Thoughts? Yankee Hill Machine Black Diamond Specter XL Top End Upper

[Knife Edge]

I have a RAW lower that I am thinking about moving from a target rifle to something more practical and fun. I looked though several of the gas piston AR's and most seem to carrier tilt or have other problems when paired with a non-OEM lower. I am leaning back towards a DI upper, any thoughts on the YHM stuff? Looking for something above commercial grade that will handle a few carbine courses, supposedly YHM's stuff is all mil-spec; never really heard of them before.

I like the 16" barrel with the longer rail, gives me something to grab onto so this is what I am targeting.

http://riflegear.com/p-568-yankee-hill-machine-black-diamond-specter-xl-top-end-upper.aspx

Shark, hope this is in-stock if I get the thumbs up.

[Norcal Industries]

looks nice.

[Jayruta]

I have a 14.5in + FH (16 in total) one and I love mine. Only complaint I hear from others is that it is heavy. But I don't have a problem with mine.

[drs2714]

The diamond series are pretty but heavy.Try the lightweight version from YHM.Not so pretty but not as heavy.GL

[Cokebottle]

Ditto.
Also big.

The running joke is the Diamond rail is a "soup can". It works fine if you have large hands.

I like it, but there are other options that I like better.

[RawImpact]

Ditto.
Also big.

The running joke is the Diamond rail is a "soup can". It works fine if you have large hands.

I like it, but there are other options that I like better.

Did a search to see where else this joke was said, turns out google's only answer was right back to this thread....

I have the rail (with a 26'' WOA 1:8 barrel), it is heavy and if you're not doing any bench shooting i'd look elsewhere.

[Cokebottle]

Did a search to see where else this joke was said, turns out google's only answer was right back to this thread....

It's deep.

I read it here a round a little over a year ago when I was planning out my first AR build.

Ended up going with a Troy tube.

[jonnyt16]

YHM uppers are simply beautiful. They look even better in person. Problem is, nobody seems to have them in stock! I'm waiting for my Specter-length 1:7 barrel upper to become availabe as we speak! Should have bought it when I saw it at the gun show a few months back.

Oh, and as far as quality is concerned, YHM is an OEM supplier for many manufacturers (including Bushmaster). Todd Jarrett also uses a YHM rig for competition, and if its good enough for him....

[RawImpact]

It's deep.

I read it here a round a little over a year ago when I was planning out my first AR build.

Ended up going with a Troy tube.

Right... and yhm diamond series uses the same material Daniel defense 12'' handguard does T6 temper 6061 aluminum alloy. Difference is in the appearance/weight and 200 dollars.

[Cokebottle]

Right... and yhm diamond series uses the same material Daniel defense 12'' handguard does T6 temper 6061 aluminum alloy. Difference is in the appearance/weight and 200 dollars.

I didn't say it was poor quality. YHM makes good stuff... one of the few makers of 1/9 twist that I trust.
The "soup can" reference is to it's size. That should have been clear with my comment about large hands.

[Sturnovik]

I have a RAW lower that I am thinking about moving from a target rifle to something more practical and fun. I looked though several of the gas piston AR's and most seem to carrier tilt or have other problems when paired with a non-OEM lower. I am leaning back towards a DI upper, any thoughts on the YHM stuff? Looking for something above commercial grade that will handle a few carbine courses, supposedly YHM's stuff is all mil-spec; never really heard of them before.

I like the 16" barrel with the longer rail, gives me something to grab onto so this is what I am targeting.

http://riflegear.com/p-568-yankee-hill-machine-black-diamond-specter-xl-top-end-upper.aspx

Shark, hope this is in-stock if I get the thumbs up.

That looks cool actually, but damn thats alot of weight or so it looks. I never got into huge rail systems but admittedly, that does look cool.

[Jayruta]

Here is my YHM upper. Sorry for crappy Cell Phone Pix. It's Heavy but it doesn't bother me and it feels sturdy as hell.

[In_this_city]

My first upper was that Specter XL. Then it got stolen. Very nice, but heavy. YHM rails tend to be on the heavier side.

[qirex]

just go with the lightweight if its an issue.

I have a YHM LW upper and absolutely love mine.