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9/27/2016 3:22:08 PM EDT
I've built several lowers but after winning a LaRue barrel in their giveaway I'll be building my first upper. Other than forged versus billet, are there any real differences among stripped uppers? I'm going with a forged as the build will be on a forged lower. Are there any brands to avoid? Looking at what I can find in stock, I'm eyeing Rainier and BCM. Thanks in advance for any info.
9/27/2016 3:47:07 PM EDT
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Did you get the M4 feed ramps or standard?

Rainier and BCM are good.  I almost exclusively use Aero.
9/27/2016 3:49:16 PM EDT
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Seems to me that many forged uppers have NO rollmarks at all.
9/27/2016 4:05:00 PM EDT
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BCM is currently out of stock of there "normal" upper receivers.  But they do have blems in stock: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Upper-Receiver-Assembly-M4-Flat-Top-demo-p/flat%20top%20-upper%20-m4%20demo.htm


Read the reviews and a lot of folks say they can't find anything wrong with them or there is just a tiny, hard to find blemish.  I received one last week and it has a thin surface rub mark most of the way along the left side, like maybe the receiver was dragged lightly over some parts on a bench when they were assembling.  Nothing serious and can probably be covered up with oil, I imagine.


9/27/2016 4:20:26 PM EDT
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M4 feed ramps. I'll check out Aero, thanks.
9/27/2016 4:43:03 PM EDT
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Did you get the M4 feed ramps or standard?

Rainier and BCM are good.  I almost exclusively use Aero.

M4 feed ramps. I'll check out Aero, thanks.


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9/27/2016 4:51:19 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies everybody. Has anybody had issues with DSArms uppers?
9/27/2016 8:19:11 PM EDT
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Did you get the M4 feed ramps or standard?

Rainier and BCM are good.  I almost exclusively use Aero.

M4 feed ramps. I'll check out Aero, thanks.


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I just ordered a few Aero stripped uppers from them today, just looking for some Mega forged now to go with a few Mega lowers I'm working on.
9/27/2016 8:49:08 PM EDT
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AO Precision if you can get one.  Andro Corp may still be selling them.
9/28/2016 8:23:11 AM EDT
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DOA arms has AERO assembled uppers for 89.99, stripped Aero uppers for 79.99 and Triton A3 stripped uppers for 59.99
9/28/2016 10:30:16 AM EDT
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I appreciate the replies all. I ordered one from Rainier last night.
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