Need Advice - AR 15 Upper

mkl · May 31, 2014, 05:48 PM

I'd appreciate some guidance on purchasing an upper for my ar15 lower.

What I want to purchase is an upper that has a Picatinny/Weaver rail under the barrel in front of the hand guard and another on top -- i.e. a "flattop" with an ability to attach a laser in front and under the barrel.

A 16" barrel is desired.

The upper should be "complete" so I can change out with my lowers without having to change any other components.

I've looked over the Cheaper Than Dirt catalog and can't determine which uppers would fit the above specs. I have a CTD store 45 minutes away, but am not locked into purchasing from them.

Suggestions appreciated.

superspirit · June 1, 2014, 09:15 AM

Check out PSA,

Ibmikey · June 1, 2014, 12:03 PM

Look for an upper that meets your needs and add a rail with mounting points top and bottom, either full length or add on of different lengths. Any one but CTD ! PSA is just about number one in quality if you stick with their premium stuff...shipping is about fifteen days to leave them..another five days to get to remote Wash State but I have never been disappointed with them.

WWWJD · June 2, 2014, 05:53 AM

The Ruger SR556 piston uppers are on clearance @ MidwayUSA. It's a great upper (I just bought one... shot it yesterday. Happy boy.

) Been wanting one for forever and poof... there they were. Came with three P-Mags, and Troy flip-ups.

gyvel · June 2, 2014, 05:57 AM

Model "1" Sales always has a plethora of uppers.

Brotherbadger · June 3, 2014, 02:53 AM

PSA and BCM would be my go to places.

May 31, 2014, 05:48 PM	#1
mkl Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 494	Need Advice - AR 15 Upper I'd appreciate some guidance on purchasing an upper for my ar15 lower. What I want to purchase is an upper that has a Picatinny/Weaver rail under the barrel in front of the hand guard and another on top -- i.e. a "flattop" with an ability to attach a laser in front and under the barrel. A 16" barrel is desired. The upper should be "complete" so I can change out with my lowers without having to change any other components. I've looked over the Cheaper Than Dirt catalog and can't determine which uppers would fit the above specs. I have a CTD store 45 minutes away, but am not locked into purchasing from them. Suggestions appreciated.

June 2, 2014, 05:53 AM	#4
WWWJD Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Central KY Posts: 552	The Ruger SR556 piston uppers are on clearance @ MidwayUSA. It's a great upper (I just bought one... shot it yesterday. Happy boy. ) Been wanting one for forever and poof... there they were. Came with three P-Mags, and Troy flip-ups. __________________ *~Mark* NRA Endowment FTW

June 3, 2014, 02:53 AM	#6
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	PSA and BCM would be my go to places. __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "

June 1, 2014, 09:15 AM	#2
superspirit Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2013 Posts: 211	Check out PSA,

June 1, 2014, 12:03 PM	#3
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Look for an upper that meets your needs and add a rail with mounting points top and bottom, either full length or add on of different lengths. Any one but CTD ! PSA is just about number one in quality if you stick with their premium stuff...shipping is about fifteen days to leave them..another five days to get to remote Wash State but I have never been disappointed with them.

June 2, 2014, 05:57 AM	#5
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Model "1" Sales always has a plethora of uppers.