Hey THR!
So I recently took the plunge and bought a stripped lower to start building what will hopefully be my dream AR. In doing research and all that, I found a lot of threads talking about either upper build parts or completed uppers, but haven't seen one that compares either building one or buying one thats almost completed. So heres my question to you all - am i going to get more out of a spec'd out build or would i get equal results and possibly more savings with a built upper group.
So here's what I was planning to do with a build upper:
-Vltor MUR upper receiver
-BCM 16" BFH midlength lightweight barrel
-low profile gas block
vs. complete BCM upper (this one: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-light-weight-p/bcm-urg-mid-16lw%20bfh.htm)
If i went with the BCM upper, I would shave down the FSB. So what are your thoughts?
So I recently took the plunge and bought a stripped lower to start building what will hopefully be my dream AR. In doing research and all that, I found a lot of threads talking about either upper build parts or completed uppers, but haven't seen one that compares either building one or buying one thats almost completed. So heres my question to you all - am i going to get more out of a spec'd out build or would i get equal results and possibly more savings with a built upper group.
So here's what I was planning to do with a build upper:
-Vltor MUR upper receiver
-BCM 16" BFH midlength lightweight barrel
-low profile gas block
vs. complete BCM upper (this one: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-light-weight-p/bcm-urg-mid-16lw%20bfh.htm)
If i went with the BCM upper, I would shave down the FSB. So what are your thoughts?