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Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
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03/31/16 07:15 PM
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Just want to know from people's experiences if all AR upper receivers are about the same. In my particular case if it's a flat top upper with forward assist and m4 feed ramps, then is there any reason NOT to get the cheapest one I can find? I found a striped one from DSA for $59.95.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
[Re: Korean Redneck]
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03/31/16 07:21 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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In my opinion, no. I just got an AR Stoner from Midway for $89 complete. I'll be building the upper this weekend.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
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03/31/16 07:36 PM
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TexFlip
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Primary Arms has Anderson stripped uppers for $49.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
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03/31/16 07:37 PM
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My son just ordered a Honey Badger lower. Any suggestions on upper and lower blocks to work with TC? Hasn't started looking for uppers to work with, going to tell him stay with reputable brand and just go with quality internals (bcg, and trigger group). He wants a bling shooter so barrel is going to be where he looks at something unique in 5.56.
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
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03/31/16 09:06 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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My son just ordered a Honey Badger lower. Any suggestions on upper and lower blocks to work with TC? Hasn't started looking for uppers to work with, going to tell him stay with reputable brand and just go with quality internals (bcg, and trigger group). He wants a bling shooter so barrel is going to be where he looks at something unique in 5.56. I've just got a basic set. I'd look at white oak, or JP for a barrel. CMC makes a good trigger for not a lot of money, as does RRA.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
[Re: Korean Redneck]
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03/31/16 11:24 PM
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Just want to know from people's experiences if all AR upper receivers are about the same. In my particular case if it's a flat top upper with forward assist and m4 feed ramps, then is there any reason NOT to get the cheapest one I can find? I found a striped one from DSA for $59.95. The general consensus, at least from what I have read, is that there are only a handful of companies that do the forging and a massive number of companies that do the milling. The milling is what is key. That being said, as long as they are mil-spec they should plug and play with other mil-spec components. I've used Aero Precision stripped uppers and they work well enough. But in theory as long as they are in spec any upper should work.
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
[Re: Korean Redneck]
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04/01/16 12:38 AM
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There are actually quite a few companies doing forgings (see below). I believe there is a difference in the machining process and some are able to hold tighter tolerances than just meeting the mil-specs.
Upper receiver forge markings:
Offset Square is: Brass Aluminum Forging LMT is: No Forge Marks, but marked LMT or L is: LMT AF is: Alcoa Forge C AF is: Colt Alco Forge A (splintered) = Anchor Harvey Aluminum C MB is: Colt / Mueller Brass Cardinal’s head (stylized bird head) is: Cardinal Forge CH is: Colt Harvey Aluminum Crosshairs w/"AR" is: ArmaLite CK is: Colt / Kaiser Aluminum CM is: Colt / Martin Marietta D (stylized) is: Diemaco DK is: Diemaco / Kaiser Aluminum E is: Emco EK is: EMCO/Kaiser E MB is: EMCO/Mueller Brass FA is: FNMI / Anchor Harvey FK is: FNMI / Kaiser Aluminum FM is: FN/Martin Marietta FMB is: FNMI / Mueller Brass LK is: LAR / Kaiser Aluminum LM is: LAR / Martin Marietta M "diamond" is: Mueller Industries PA is: Capco / Anchor Harvey PM is: Capco / Martin Marietta Square (symbol) is: Brass Aluminum
M-16 markings:
CAF Colt / Alcoa Forge CH Colt / Harvey Aluminum (1st Colt Forgings) CM Colt / Martin Marietta DK Diemaco / Kaiser FK, FS, BK, DK, EK, FK, AF, CW, AA, FS Bushmaster LK FN / Kaiser LM LAR / Martin Marietta (Army Spares Contract) “Splintered A” F: FNMI Anchor Harvey“Splintered A” F: FNMI Anchor Harvey “Splintered A” C: Colt Anchor Harvey Splintered A Olympic Arms? (Anchor Harvey)
My list of verified upper receiver forge markings used by AR-15 upper manufactuers/sellers
DSA - Cardinal forge Rock River - Cardinal forge Delton - Cerro forge, square DPMS - Cerro Spikes Tactical - Cerro Stag - Cardinal, Cerro LWRC- splintered A Para USA - ZM Knight’s Armament - Cerro (keyhole) Wilson Combat - splintered A Double Star - Cerro Smith &Wesson - Cerro Daniel Defense - Cerro Sabre Defense - Cerro? Remington - Cerro BCM - Cerro, square Bushmaster - Cerro Stag - splintered A, Cardinal J&T Distributing (Doublestar) - Cerro, C CMMG - Cerro Colt M4 - Cerro (C keyhole), square, Cardinal (“C“ bird‘s head), C AF
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Re: Are all forged AR uppers about the same?
[Re: Korean Redneck]
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04/01/16 04:51 PM
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I've been unimpressed with some Anderson parts I've handled and used in the past, BUT I have used 2 different Anderson stripped uppers for builds and have encountered nothing that would prevent me recommending them. I'd use them on another build.
However, I generally start my parts search with Aero Precision since they seem to have the best mix of price and quality in my expeerience.
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