Hey guys, I'm saving up money for an AR, and I've been looking at different uppers. Now, I don't like the carbine ones, or the ones that have the old style foregrip. Actually, here's an example of the type that I'm looking for.

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/complete-uppers/psa-24-223-wyled-stainless-steel-upper.html

 

The only problem with the one above is that I don't like the stainless steel, I'd prefer the matte black. Also, are there any other long uppers, with the floating barrel, and rails that you guys could recommend? I'd prefer something in 5.56 since it's a cheaper round than 6.8, and, if I understand correctly, 5.56s can all fire .223s, but .223 rifles can't necessarily fire a 5.56 (something with a heavier powder charge I believe?)

 

Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm selling some old textbooks and saving some money now to put towards an AR, so I figure now would be a good time to start looking around.

 

Even other sites that stock AR uppers would be good.

 

Thanks a lot.

http://www.jsesurplus.com/custom223.aspx

Rainier Arms has a good selection of what you are looking for - I'm looking for the same

 

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fbrowse&category=ar15uppers-complete

Wait, I can't find any complete lower receivers. If I were to do a build, would I need to buy all the lower receiver parts as well? I thought that you could just buy a complete upper, and a complete lower, and just pin them together.

Stripped lower, Lower parts kit and stock it..... or get a "lower build kit" from PSA.

you can def buy a complete lower. you dont have to build it yourself....

I have a stainless steel varmint barrel on my RRA upper...I painted it black.

 

Duracoat Ultra Flat Black Tactical looks damn close to anodized aluminum.

What length barrel do you want? 16"? 20"? 24"? How long of a handguard do you want? Lightweight or bull barrel? Need to be alittle more specific in what your looking for. I mean that upper you listed probably weighs as much or more than my whole rifle. Also PSA has the option to add a different handguard to some uppers, aka MI ss15 on thier 20" upper.

 

Take a look through BCMs uppers and see if you can find what kind of upper your looking for http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-Upper-Receiver-Groups-s/1.htm

also OP, check out forum vendor accessory arms. he seems to have a decent selection and prices, you can also go with diff options on rails/hand guards etc....

What is your price range? BravoCompanyUSA sells some awesome completed uppers with a variety of different hand guards. Off the top of my head, the uppers with the Daniels Defense and LaRue hand guards all have free floating barrels. The LaRue stuff is amazingly quality, as Im sure DD is. You really cant go wrong with either. You will probably have to keep a close eye on these because they sell out the minute they are in stock. Here is the upper I bought last year and have absolutely no problems with:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-BFH-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-LaRue-p/bcm-urg-mid-16%20bfh%20lt9.htm

 

Or if you want to send a little more coin, pick one of these up: http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-stealth-sniper-system-lt011

Looking for a full rifle size. So I guess between 16-24" I'm only 5'7" so I should probably make sure I'm not getting anything too big. I just know that the M4 size rifles don't do it for me. I'm pretty new to ARs, I've only read various things about them, on here, and in magazines, but I feel like it would be a good platform for what I'm looking for. The main reason I'm getting them separate is because I heard it was cheaper, and I don't see a lot of ARs that fit what I'm looking for at various stores.

 

Not too sure on price range, for an upper I was looking for around $500, maybe a little more, and then whatever a lower runs. My neighbor says he knows a guy who deals in Lowers, and that they're fairly cheap, around $100, so that's what I figured I'd go with. I know if the upper and lower don't fit really well, that can throw off accuracy, but I figure I can get a better fit later on. I want to just get a working AR, and then maybe over time work on it myself. I'm trying to learn more about working on firearms honestly.

What is your intended purpose of the rifle? High Power? Hunting? Carboard & Cans? Home Defense ? SHTF? S&G's? Your answer to that question, combined with your budget will help you narrow it down to something simple that fulfills your needs.

Probably a combination of SHTF, defense, and Cardboard &cans.

$100 for a lower sounds like a stripped lower? If so you need to budget for a buffer, stock, parts kit, etc