Build Thread Slick side flat top uppers?

[CamoDeafie]

Looking at an idea. I myself don't use forward assists all that much... and well. I've got a bug to build either a 16" Mid Length FSB with flat top, kinda M4, kinda A4 look, or a 18" Rifle length "slightly shorter M16".. with A2 fixed stock, or the current ARFX Skeleton fixed stock lower I already have...
... not sure if I want to also delete the Brunton Bump brass deflector and dust cover (would simplify the build a lot, just need BCG and charging handle), or if I want just no forward assist...

I also plan to put on a rear sight that's either based on the classic simple A1 Field sight or similar to it...

These are the upper receivers I can acquire; just don't know which one would work best for my needs...


Basically the idea? Fixed stock, KISS build with a flat top, and mid length barrel, or slightly shorter M16/Sporter with 18" barrel

DPMS/Circle slick side upper


Aero Precision FA-delete

And these are the 3 sights I could acquire;


Troy


Midwest Industries


Daniel Defense

I already have an extra 5.56 bolt. Would just need carrier and charging handle, then the barrel.

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[Member 34319]

Once you realize all that extra upper crap really isn't necessary, you will likely never go back.

Most of my latest upper builds utilize Anderson plain Jane uppers. They are still forged and still have a deflector. Which is about all you truly need. Unless you're crawling around in a lot of dirt all the time.

AimSurplus, LLC

 

[CamoDeafie]

I thought Anderson stopped making theirs.. huh. I've had good exp with Aim Surplus, as that's where I got my 6.5 Grendel bolt and a few other things..

Anderson upper on Anderson lower would just be right... lol

 

[Nosferatu]

Don't know about the upper, but for fixed sights, I keep trying to find an excuse to use these: https://scalarworks.com/shop/iron-sights/peak-01/

 

[CamoDeafie]

Don't know about the upper, but for fixed sights, I keep trying to find an excuse to use these: https://scalarworks.com/shop/iron-sights/peak-01/

Yea.... except I am not planning a railed gas block/monolithic free float tube thing, so I can't justify a matched front/rear nor the $125+ for just the rear....?

Ideally it'd be something like these Diemaco/Colt Canada C7A1/C8A1 flat top back up sights but apparently they're super scarce in the US, hence me looking at Troy, Daniel defense and Midwest Industries..



The really interesting thing is that these C7A1/C7A2 backup sights aren't mounted to the rear but to the front of the receiver, ahead of the Elcan gun sight. I'm not going for a C7A1/A2 look though.

 

[solv3nt]

Whatever you do, move quick. HB2005 is going to require serials on uppers.

 

[CamoDeafie]

That's why I'm looking now instead of saving up for optics. I could try to sell my current SARCO sourced flat top 16" M4 profile .223 Wylde carbine upper minus the RRA rail sight and BCG but....... would there be anyone here wanting it???

 

[CamoDeafie]

I wouldn't object to someone offering to buy my Tigerstripe 4-rifle mag/2 pistol mag chest rig seen here https://www.northwestfirearms.com/t...inimalist-chest-rig-in-vn-tigerstripe.449078/

 

[TTSX]

I have some uppers with the forward assist, some without and I've never felt like there was any difference in how I operate the rifles. Can't say I ever really use my dust covers, either. Being a lefty the brass deflector is nice, though. My experience with my X95 tells me I don't appreciate eating brass

 

[RX-79G]

I looked around at fixed sights for awhile and got one of the UTG super slims:


A2 type that blends well and has a recessed mounting screw.

Found this receiver. Has the traditional lightweight profile, nothing on the sides and an oversized port - but still works fine with .223:

AR-15 SLICK SIDE BIG BORE .450 BUSHMASTER - .458 SOCOM - .45 ACP and 12.7x42 - Anodized

 

[CamoDeafie]

I looked around at fixed sights for awhile and got one of the UTG super slims:

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A2 type that blends well and has a recessed mounting screw.

Found this receiver. Has the traditional lightweight profile, nothing on the sides and an oversized port - but still works fine with .223:

AR-15 SLICK SIDE BIG BORE .450 BUSHMASTER - .458 SOCOM - .45 ACP and 12.7x42 - Anodized

I do have that RRA Dominator 2 Eotech mount that has the A2 style sight, mounted on my flat top .223 Wylde 16" carbine gas with fixed stock.. but I don't think I really need the elevation portion, hence looking at the A1 style backups.

 

[RX-79G]

but I don't think I really need the elevation portion, hence looking at the A1

Thos article about addimg 100 and 200 yard zeros sweetened the A2 for me.

How To Implement the RIBZ Sight Setting

RIBZ stands for Revised Improved Battlesight Zero. It's a method of adjusting standard military carry handle sights to allow a wider range of zeroes.

www.everydaymarksman.co

 

[CamoDeafie]

Anderson MFG AM-15 Sport Upper Receiver No Forward Assist, No Dust Cover

The AM-15 Stripped Upper Receiver with No Forward Assist or Dust Cover is machined from 7075 T6 Aluminum forging. Featuring M4 feed ramps, this upper receiver is machined to Military Specifications & Standards and can be used with multiple calibers on the AR-15 platform. This upper receiver...

www.jsesurplus.com

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Del-Ton 16" Midlength 1x9 Moly Barrel Stripped

16″ Del-Ton Mid Lightweight 5.56 Profile – Lightweight Chamber – 5.56 Barrel Thread – 1/2×28 Barrel Twist – 1×9 Lands and Grooves – Barrel Steel – 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Barrel Finish – Phosphate Barrel Lining – Fluted – No Gas System – Mid Length Gas System Gas Block Platform – .750 Gas...

www.jsesurplus.com

Plus midlength gas tube, handguard assembly that fits, and pay them to assemble the upper... that should stay under $300 including shipping; if I but all upper parts without BCG/CH in one go?

$200+ the small parts and assembly fee and shipping..

 

[Member 34319]

Don't know about the upper, but for fixed sights, I keep trying to find an excuse to use these: https://scalarworks.com/shop/iron-sights/peak-01/

Damn those are nice. Never knew that they weren't crazy expensive either. Might have to get a set myself.