Which SBR/Pistol upper would you choose?

[joker70]

Looking to buy a pistol upper and have narrowed it down to 2 budget options. Which would you choose and why?

Option 1 $599



Daniel Defense CHF 10.3 inch barrel. 4150 Chrome moly. Chrome-lined bore. *EDIT* Also available in 11.5 inch, same price.
Milspec flat top receiver
A2 flash hider and front sight
Plastic hand guard
BCG/CH included

Option 2 $679



DPMS 7 inch Chrome-lined Kitty Kat barrel.
Milspec flat top receiver
YHM quad rail
Noveske KX3 flash hider
BCG/CH included

[Munny$hot]

If fragmentation is a concern then go with a minimum of a 10.5" barrel. Although a 11.5 or longer barrel greatly improves velocity over a 10.5. If you can wait PSA has a 12" FNH hammer forged 4150 HP MPI 1/7 twist with a rail for 499.00. BCM sells a similar upper but its a 11.5 without vanguard's also for 499.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/complete-uppers/below-12.html

[SB1964]

Of those 2? I'd get the DD.

[MrPlink]

DD no contest on many levels

[joker70]

If fragmentation is a concern then go with a minimum of a 10.5" barrel. Although a 11.5 or longer barrel greatly improves velocity over a 10.5. If you can wait PSA has a 12" FNH hammer forged 4150 HP MPI 1/7 twist with a rail for 499.00. BCM sells a similar upper but its a 11.5 without vanguard's also for 499.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.../below-12.html

The BCM uppers are w/o BCG & CH as well?
Would fragmentation only be a concern if the firearm is used for HD/SD- correct? Not so much of a concern for a range toy?
The DD is available in the same configuration but with a 11.5 inch bbl, same price.

[Munny$hot]

The BCM uppers are w/o BCG & CH as well?
Would fragmentation only be a concern if the firearm is used for HD/SD- correct? Not so much of a concern for a range toy?
The DD is available in the same configuration but with a 11.5 inch bbl, same price.

I missed that. If the bcg and ch are included than buy the DD since that is the better buy. For HD SD SHTF I'd go with the 11.5 If its just for fun I wouldn't go lower than 10" because of the cycling issues sometime found on shorter barrels

[MrPlink]

Respectable fragmentation can be achieved with shorter barrells if you aren't using FMJs.

That aside I would still keep it at least 10in if there is a remote chance of any serious use in the future.

Can't deny the fun factor of the 7.5in models though

[Munny$hot]

Respectable fragmentation can be achieved with shorter barrells if you aren't using FMJs.

That aside I would still keep it at least 10in if there is a remote chance of any serious use in the future.

Can't deny the fun factor of the 7.5in models though

Nosler also states fragmentation at any velocity, and no doubt a 7.5 would be fun. If you where looking for something compact look for a Draco or Mini Draco.

[Danomite556]

Respectable fragmentation can be achieved with shorter barrells if you aren't using FMJs.

That aside I would still keep it at least 10in if there is a remote chance of any serious use in the future.

Can't deny the fun factor of the 7.5in models though

Hollow Points? or do you need soft points for frag out of a 7.5?

[theneko]

Which is lighter? That would be an important criteria for me for an AR pistol.