question on AR upper

[duck911]

Hi all,

I just bought a built-up RRA NM 2-stage trigger lower from a local gun shop.

My long range plan is to put a heavy .223 fast twist varmint upper on it for long range prairie dog work.

In the short term though, I'd love to get a shorter carbine barrel just for plinking. (I know, I know, a 2-stage trigger on a carbine-length AR........)

So, I am looking for a complete upper with acceptable accuracy and reliability for a good price. A few searches here have lead me to Del-ton.

I saw this upper:

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_Assembly_p/dt1011.htm

Now, I know it's not going to be a tack driver but for general close-in range work, does this sound like a good deal at $395? I have no idea if this would be a decent upper or not.

Also, this is listed as a "barrel Assembly" - is it an assembled upper or an upper parts kit?

thanks!

--Duck911

 

[ugaarguy]

Del-Ton calls complete uppers "Barrel Assemblies", and they say on the website that they include the bolt carrier group. So, yes, just drop that complete upper onto your lower.

In the short term though, I'd love to get a shorter carbine barrel just for plinking.

I saw this upper:

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_...y_p/dt1011.htm

Now, I know it's not going to be a tack driver but for general close-in range work, does this sound like a good deal at $395? I have no idea if this would be a decent upper or not.

Del-ton makes good stuff for recreational / plinking use AR-15s. The upper you linked is a 20" rifle length though. I'd spend $10 more and get an actual 16" carbine length upper.
http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_Assembly_p/dt1014.htm

 

[duck911]

Thanks!

I saw looking at the 16", not sure why I posted a link for the 20".

They have some 16" carbine barrel assemblies for the same price.

Looks good to me!

--Duck911