The timing on this other thread works out well for me, but I didn't want to hijack it so I started this one. I just picked up a New Frontier complete lower from PK90 (thanks Paul!) and am still waffling over an upper to install.

My goal for this AR is very low cost plinking. It will likely see a lot of time with .22lr courtesy of a Brownell's conversion kit I've had for a year but never used.

So I'm looking for a low cost complete upper (and am not against building one either). I also am still considering a dedicated .22lr upper instead, since opinions on the accuracy and reliability of .22lr conversion kits seem to be all over the map. A dedicated, complete .22lr AR like the S&W 15-22 is at this time off the table. Carbine or mid-length.

Additional info. I already have a very nice, accurate 5.56 AR (LMT) and am in line for one of the 3rd run of the NJGF custom lowers. That one will eventually turn into a high(er) end custom build, but would not be complete for a year or so after the lower arrives, and I've not decided on the caliber.

Therefore I turn to the collective wisdom and sage advice of the NJGunforum community and ask that you weigh in from the perspective of "what would you do?" Thank you.

Hey Andy B...We are in the same spot. I have a couple of real nice lowers that i got from Bullseye in Woodbridge. At this point they are not yet built but i am already going thru the same process you are...build, buy, or a little of each. I too have been reading the thread that you linked in here. It will be interesting to see where this thread goes...thanks for asking.

Andy:

 

I really like this one (Post #164)

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9390-let-see-those-rimfires-p/page__st__150

 

Just another direction to consider - figure you're halfway there with the Frontier lower.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Bob,

That's pretty nice. But a carbon fiber hand guard can't be cheap. Chiappa makes a.22lr poly upper, but the few reviews I've seen are lukewarm.

Bob,

That's pretty nice. But a carbon fiber hand guard can't be cheap. Chiappa makes a.22lr poly upper, but the few reviews I've seen are lukewarm.

 

The Clark tube is like 60 bucks, but involves glue.

 

The ap custom handguard is like $125. Very nice, I have two.

Either a 1:12 or 1:9 upper that can double as 223/556 in pinch with 55 grain or a dedicated 22 build.

The 1:12 upper would be a great compromise solution. However, on a whim, I made what I thought was a way too-low bid on a Tactical Solutions AR-22 upper... and won. So I am going the dedicated .22lr route this time. I've heard a lot of good things about this upper and it is apparently as "mil-spec" as a .22lr upper can be so if I want to tart it up I can. Good luck on your quest Sharrie*1!

 

I'll try to get a range report on this combo once I actually get to the range with it!

Thanks Andy....Enjoy your new toy!!