The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - What to look for, or can someone turn me onto a barrelled 5.56 upper?

mellow_c · April 16, 2018, 09:39 PM

Yeah, it can be difficult to discern who really has the best products for the money. It's not as if anyone is out there advertising every step of the production process from raw materials all the way to the finished product, and why their product is any better than anyone else's (like extra steps to ensure quality , consistency, and whatever else). We are often times left with just a list of specifications and brand reputation to go on... Which isn't much considering a lot of brands are selling products with the same specs but at different prices. Some companies are using the exact same parts to assemble these uppers and lowers as other companies, but their pricing is different just because of the final branding or inconsequential cosmetics.

I guess that's just where it leaves us, hoping for the best and counting on reviews and reputation as much as anything... However, brand pricing and reputation can also contribute to resale value and cool factor if that is of any importance to you.

I think all things considered, spending your money on an Aero upper is going to be a safe bet.

April 16, 2018, 09:39 PM	#57
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	Yeah, it can be difficult to discern who really has the best products for the money. It's not as if anyone is out there advertising every step of the production process from raw materials all the way to the finished product, and why their product is any better than anyone else's (like extra steps to ensure quality , consistency, and whatever else). We are often times left with just a list of specifications and brand reputation to go on... Which isn't much considering a lot of brands are selling products with the same specs but at different prices. Some companies are using the exact same parts to assemble these uppers and lowers as other companies, but their pricing is different just because of the final branding or inconsequential cosmetics. I guess that's just where it leaves us, hoping for the best and counting on reviews and reputation as much as anything... However, brand pricing and reputation can also contribute to resale value and cool factor if that is of any importance to you. I think all things considered, spending your money on an Aero upper is going to be a safe bet. Last edited by mellow_c; April 17, 2018 at 12:08 AM.