nico
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I'm looking to build a reasonably priced 16" midlength AR and have read good things about all of the above, but I haven't seen them compared. I can get an RRA with a chrome barrel for $434 shipped, while the Del-ton upper w/ chrome barrel is $440+ shipping (if I go that route, I'll probably get the rifle kit for $510). The CMMG uppers I've looked at are $525 for a mid or govt. weight barrel.
Based on what people here and on AR15.com have to say, it seems like the CMMG is thought to be better than the other two uppers, but I'm wondering if it's worth ~$100 (after shipping) more than a comparable RRA upper (and which upgrades would be worth getting). I'd also like to know if anyone has had the chance to compare uppers from RRA and Del-Ton, since they're similarly priced.
This will be built on an Essential Arms lower ($77), RRA lower parts kit ($60), and Stag M4 stock ($70). I considered buying an Ameetec lower, but I'd like a Mil-spec buffer tube so I don't have to buy one later if I want to upgrade the stock, and this combination would only cost marginally more than the Ameetec.
Also, does anyone know if the M4 stock that Del-Ton sells uses a mil-spec buffer tube?
Based on what people here and on AR15.com have to say, it seems like the CMMG is thought to be better than the other two uppers, but I'm wondering if it's worth ~$100 (after shipping) more than a comparable RRA upper (and which upgrades would be worth getting). I'd also like to know if anyone has had the chance to compare uppers from RRA and Del-Ton, since they're similarly priced.
This will be built on an Essential Arms lower ($77), RRA lower parts kit ($60), and Stag M4 stock ($70). I considered buying an Ameetec lower, but I'd like a Mil-spec buffer tube so I don't have to buy one later if I want to upgrade the stock, and this combination would only cost marginally more than the Ameetec.
Also, does anyone know if the M4 stock that Del-Ton sells uses a mil-spec buffer tube?