I would like an A1 style barreled upper assy, complete less foregrip handguards and ready to install on my lower.
Kind of like the upper on this DPMS rifle.
DPMS sells the above, complete A1-ish rifle, but I called and they will not sell the barreled upper only.
A1 LITE 20
Odly enough, you can buy the stripped DPMS upper receiver from Midway for $132:
DPMS Upper Receiver Stripped AR-15 A1 Matte
And a few companies still sell the lightweight 20" barrels - such as this one from DelTon for $154.
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 20" 1x9 Light Weight Barrel
I know the build will also need the upper parts kit, the front sight and gas tube, sling ring, flash hider, etc. Foregrips not necessary, as I already have a set here.
So my questions are:
Does anyone know where to buy a complete A1 upper assy?
If not, would anyone here be willing to build an upper assy for me?
(I do not own the tools, nor do I have the experience to do this myself.)
edit:
Fulton Armory has a complete A1 "slickside" - but it is $800.
I think we can do better building one with the parts I mentioned above! Heck, that COMPLETE rifle from DPMS is only $819 msrp!
FAR-15 Legacy Rifle Upper
edit 2:
I guess I could just buy the DPMS rifle and swap the grips.
Then either sell my lower, or use it for a different build.
I'd hate to have too many AR-15 rifles laying around the house though.