New Upper for DPMS?

AWick20 · November 4, 2010, 08:37 PM

I currently have a DPMS with undetachable carry handle...which sadly makes it awkward for any type of scope/optics...So, Im looking to buy another upper with a flat top. Im not wanting to spend TONS on this upper, but I understand it will cost me...Can i buy an upper and use my old barrel/carrier/lower? And how difficult would it be to exchange that upper with the barrel and such?

If thats not possible, anyone know any low priced complete uppers with preferably 18"+ barrel with flat tops?

Loader9 · November 4, 2010, 09:58 PM

Just buy a complete upper. I haven't bought one in a while so I can't say about prices but a new upper shouldn't be extremely expensive. But changing the parts from one upper to another doesn't make a lot of sense.

AWick20 · November 4, 2010, 10:24 PM

I dont want to buy mounts/scope for my current upper with the carry handle because it is so awkward..So i would buy an upper(flat top) without the barrel and such then switch it all.

pcardinal42 · November 4, 2010, 11:35 PM

Go over to http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/ and pick out a flat top upper. This is the best bang for you buck.

rugerfreak · November 5, 2010, 12:01 AM

It can be done easily---but you'll need a few tools.

DukeNukem · November 5, 2010, 12:42 AM

This place has some inexpensive complete uppers. No idea how good or bad they are though. http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm...ategory_ID=152

HiBC · November 5, 2010, 03:16 AM

Keep an eye on DPMS's site,Midway,etc.DPMS upper assy's go on sale.I won't say you can't mix brands,they pin together and work,but all DPMS;as that is what your lower is,might not be a bad idea.

November 4, 2010, 08:37 PM	#1
AWick20 Member Join Date: October 2, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	New Upper for DPMS? I currently have a DPMS with undetachable carry handle...which sadly makes it awkward for any type of scope/optics...So, Im looking to buy another upper with a flat top. Im not wanting to spend TONS on this upper, but I understand it will cost me...Can i buy an upper and use my old barrel/carrier/lower? And how difficult would it be to exchange that upper with the barrel and such? If thats not possible, anyone know any low priced complete uppers with preferably 18"+ barrel with flat tops?

November 4, 2010, 11:35 PM	#4
pcardinal42 Member Join Date: October 10, 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 48	Go over to http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/ and pick out a flat top upper. This is the best bang for you buck. __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

November 4, 2010, 09:58 PM	#2
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	Just buy a complete upper. I haven't bought one in a while so I can't say about prices but a new upper shouldn't be extremely expensive. But changing the parts from one upper to another doesn't make a lot of sense.

November 4, 2010, 10:24 PM	#3
AWick20 Member Join Date: October 2, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	I dont want to buy mounts/scope for my current upper with the carry handle because it is so awkward..So i would buy an upper(flat top) without the barrel and such then switch it all.

November 5, 2010, 12:01 AM	#5
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	It can be done easily---but you'll need a few tools.

November 5, 2010, 12:42 AM	#6
DukeNukem Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Posts: 159	This place has some inexpensive complete uppers. No idea how good or bad they are though. http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm...ategory_ID=152

November 5, 2010, 03:16 AM	#7
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Keep an eye on DPMS's site,Midway,etc.DPMS upper assy's go on sale.I won't say you can't mix brands,they pin together and work,but all DPMS;as that is what your lower is,might not be a bad idea.