New 16" AR15 Upper

[wcwhitey]

I currently have a DPMS 16" Low Pro that I love, it is a flat top with target barrel, free floated and shoots superbly with handloads or Milsurp. I would like to have the option of a 16" M4 type upper (unsure about flat top or handguard as I already have a set of fold down sights). Is it necessary to buy the bolt assembly and charging handle or will the one from my current upper work. My goal is to make a KISS carbine with no bolt-ons, current upper has all the bells and whistles. My thinking is that the extra $125 will buy a good bunch of ammo and having the extra bolt is not necessary but I would really like to hear opinions. Thanks in advance, Bill

 

[lamazza]

It will work, but you should buy a new bolt and carrier while you still can..just to have it.

 

[wcwhitey]

Thanks Lamazza! I am surprised this did not get more responses. Thanks Again, Bill

 

[Chipperman]

The bolt face and chamber wear in together. It's best to have a complete bolt for each upper. If you use the same bolt on more than 1 upper, you may get reliability issues.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

As noted, it will probably work; but you'll see increased wear initially since each bolt/barrel extension will wear in slightly differently. I generally prefer not to use the same bolt in two different rifles.