I sold my DPMS 5.56 upper for $385..

 

Bought a new PSA 16" Hammer Forged FN Upper for $499 with BCG/CH

 

1/7, Mil-Spec, etc..

 

Also ordering a Cav Comp A2 Brake, YHM Phanton Brake, or the Miculek Brake (like I had pinned on my DPMS and 2 other rifles).. still unsure of which one to get for it

 

Will report back when I get it in 'hand'

 

PSA said (via forum post) they will subtitute the std A2 front sight to a low pro gas block for me.. and leave the A2 Fhider in a baggie and not installed.. this will make the Brake install abit easier.. just said put it in the notes what I want..

 

**BCM said they can't on the 16" do anything special..

 

 

Al

I thought it was established that BCM doesn't do any personalized work as they do everything in batches.

 

But nice, give us an update when you've got some rounds through the tube. I personally have a PSA BCG/CH as my backups, and both seem of good quality.

rumor has it.. that BCM will leave the Flashider OFF.. but thats about it..

 

the fact PSA will change the GB to a low-pro, and leave the FHider OFF also for FREE is even better.. IMHO.

 

The reason I went low-pro was to eventually install a FF tube down the line without the hassle involved.. there going to ship it like this

 

 

with the Delta Pack and End Cap still on so I can run my current Carbine Quad..

 

When I need.. I can either just cut the delta pack/end cap off and install over the low-pro GB (some FF tubes do that), or remove the GB up to the end of the barrel, install the FF tube (which should slide over the small Brake and gas-block), slide the LP Gas-Block back into place and done.. either way I'll be GTG.

 

Definately keep you all posted..

YHM Phantom gives you a pretty big thump if you're standing to the sides. Looks good though. Just a FYI

 

I have the YHM Phantom 5M2.

Tossing up the Cav Comp with PIN drilled.. or the other YHM 5M1..

 

The Miculek Brake gives a THUMP also.. brother in law had to BACK AWAY from the table..

 

May order a YHM Lightweight or Diamond FF Quad also.. both are sub-$120.. (may as well dive in)..

 

Also looking at the MagPul MOE in Foliage to match the other components I got..

 

AR's = like Barbies.. dress them up..

PSA said it will be shipping today with the minor changes I asked..

 

Going to order the YHM 5M1 Brake..

 

Will post pics soon..

Well the upper is almost here..

 

had some free time today (after doing all 4 brakes on my car)

 

found my Aervoe paint in Field Drab (aka old style mil-brown)..

 

[i wanted different other then std MagPul colors.. ]

 

 

and the factory stock.. (note PIN hole for pinning)

 

 

UPS has my package for my upper and will be here Monday.. yeah..

Got the upper in today.. they left the A2 loose for me.. (as requested)

 

and installed a low-pro gas block (for later upgrades) vs. the std FSB.. (free)

 

 

Barrel is marked.. 5.56 NATO 1/7 CHF CL PALMETTO

 

DPMS Upper on DPMS Lower..

 

 

and PSA 16" M4 Hammer Forged Upper. Mil-Spec BCG..

 

 

and then decked out a little bit.. with new YHM 5M1 brake..

 

 

VERY HAPPY thus far with the upgrade..

Very nice. Good luck with her.

 

Just one question... you mentioned putting the low pro gas block on for future upgrade compatibility. Just watch out, when you weld on your brake of chose... you may be limited to what rail system upgrades you can do with the brake in place. The system would have to slide on the barrel with the brake in place. It would suck if you have to have the pinned/welded brake milled off, as costs go up and up when doing that.

Well at Range 14 today.. with the new PSA upper..

 

 

I used a Caldwell front bag.. and a cheap 6x32 scope..

 

heres the 100 yard group.. (thats a 2" yellow circle)

 

 

and 200 yards.. (about 3 1/4" group or so...)

 

 

Still gotta adjust it down abit.. ran out of time..

Back to the Range 14 this Saturday.. got to test/zero out my new Primary Arms M3 (clone) which came highly recommended..

 

 

also got to ZERO the MBUS for 100 yards, and get the scope squared up at 200 yards..

Nice!!!! I've read some great things about the PSA uppers lately. I came really really close to really pissing off the wife and getting a 20" upper.

thanks.. upgraded to a 10" Troy MRF FF Quad..

 

changed to a more FDE type color.. added a KZ sling-mount and sling..