Daniel Defense M4A1 FSP Alternatives

[M45A1]

Well, it appears that early GWOT aesthetics get to live rent free in my head and I have now succumbed to building retro ARs.

My latest obsession is to attempt to make an M4A1 Block I-IIish build with a front sight post and a quad rail that extends past the FSP. I see that the Daniel Defense (linked below) is an option, but was curious if anyone else knew of a complete upper that didn't cost so many bills. I recognize I could source the parts and build it piece by piece, but I am all ears for an alternative to the Daniel Defense that is already complete if the pricing is more competitive.

M4A1 FSP Upper Receiver Group

This Daniel Defense M4A1 FSP AR15 style Upper Receiver Group was built for customers wanting a firearm inspired by USSOCOM SOPMOD Block II. This upper features the M4A1 FSP RIS II picatinny quad rail in Flat Dark Earth, a 14.5" M4 profile barrel, Mil-Spec F-Marked front sight base, Surefire SF3P...

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Thanks in advance.

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[bravofour]

DD is your best bet to keep the upper "clone-ish", but if it's just the aesthetics your after then take a look at Centurion Arms. They build great rifles for a solid price.

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[M45A1]

DD is your best bet to keep the upper "clone-ish", but if it's just the aesthetics your after then take a look at Centurion Arms. They build great rifles for a solid price.

Complete Firearms/Uppers - Centurion Arms

Discover our Complete Firearms and Uppers, expertly built to order and test fired for optimal performance. Ready for action with top models like the Centurion Arms 5.56!

centurionarms.com

Perfect thank you.

 

[clanhanson]

Well, it appears that early GWOT aesthetics get to live rent free in my head and I have now succumbed to building retro ARs.

My latest obsession is to attempt to make an M4A1 Block I-IIish build with a front sight post and a quad rail that extends past the FSP. I see that the Daniel Defense (linked below) is an option, but was curious if anyone else knew of a complete upper that didn't cost so many bills. I recognize I could source the parts and build it piece by piece, but I am all ears for an alternative to the Daniel Defense that is already complete if the pricing is more competitive.

M4A1 FSP Upper Receiver Group

This Daniel Defense M4A1 FSP AR15 style Upper Receiver Group was built for customers wanting a firearm inspired by USSOCOM SOPMOD Block II. This upper features the M4A1 FSP RIS II picatinny quad rail in Flat Dark Earth, a 14.5" M4 profile barrel, Mil-Spec F-Marked front sight base, Surefire SF3P...

danieldefense.com

Thanks in advance.

Brownell's will occasionally sell stripped M4A1 uppers for less than $700. And, unusually, they're the only way to get the proper SOCOM barrel with flats. If you order a complete M4A1 upper it will come with a government profile barrel.

 

[M45A1]

Brownell's will occasionally sell stripped M4A1 uppers for less than $700. And, unusually, they're the only way to get the proper SOCOM barrel with flats. If you order a complete M4A1 upper it will come with a government profile barrel.

Yea I figured the DD may be the best "true" option

 

[clanhanson]

Yea I figured the DD may be the best "true" option

A truer option would be a Colt SOCOM with a DD rail

 

[kasuk]

If any of you are looking I've got a DD M4 FSP rail for sale.
$325 shipped