What could you expect to pay?

After reading the thread about the PlumCrazy group buy I started thinking it may be time for me to get an AR. But I am AR dumb. Don't know hardly anything about them. What could you expect to pay for a decent low cost complete upper? Can't see having a high dollar upper on a $150 lower. I don't want something to go to war with, just something decently accurate and reliable. I'd want to go the light weight route with probably a 16" light weight barrel prefferably flat top for a red dot sight.

http://akpartskits.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_17



As cheap as 299.00 plus shipping. I like the handle...so I will have to pay 319.00 plus shipping.



We aren't talking a 1,000 yard tack driver here, but probably a decent 100-200 yard 5.56(223).

JKtruck150 wrote:http://akpartskits.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_17

As cheap as 299.00 plus shipping. I like the handle...so I will have to pay 319.00 plus shipping.

We aren't talking a 1,000 yard tack driver here, but probably a decent 100-200 yard 5.56(223).

No bcg or charging handle included. That will cost about $100 extra.

This is the best price I've seen on a complete upper. Good deal posted by 1985 4runner.

1985 4runner wrote:Complete AR upper for $369.99
Less than $13.00 shipping

http://www.surplusammo.com/surplus-ammo-arms-ar-15-m4-16-upper-receiver/

You are correct! Thanks for pointing that out!

You could pick up a Palmetto State Armory upper in 16" 5.56 NATO for around $400. http://palmettostatearmory.com/2216.php

$400 is about the going rate for a COMPLETE AR upper......



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AKParts had .22 uppers for $349. Are all .22 mags (I know not Ruger) alike? What are things to look for in a .22 upper. Do they use a lighter BCG to cycle and what other differences do they have than a convential you should look for?

not sure but you can get a conventional upper and then buy a drop in conversion to shoot .22 at the gun shows for around 150$ I THINK. not sure on the price but know you can get them.

another question, if I get the plum crazy lower and a complete upper, what else would I have to buy? a complete upper and complete lower and what else? looking to get into the AR world for low budget/get the foot in the door type build not a comp/tack driver/high $$$ build. maybe later but not now.

dhollis51 wrote:another question, if I get the plum crazy lower and a complete upper, what else would I have to buy? a complete upper and complete lower and what else? looking to get into the AR world for low budget/get the foot in the door type build not a comp/tack driver/high $$$ build. maybe later but not now.

Me too!

If you get a complete upper with iron sights then all you need is a few mags and a few 100 rounds of ammo.
If you get a flat top upper with no front sight post then you need some sort of sight. Red Dot, scope or holographic plus mags and ammo.
Or you can get a flat top with a front sight and removable/folding rear sight and be able to mount optics and use iron sights.
Hope this helps.

MS45 wrote:You could pick up a Palmetto State Armory upper in 16" 5.56 NATO for around $400. http://palmettostatearmory.com/2216.php

It also is 1/7 twist if you want to shoot heavier rounds. I would get this for sure. Bravo company Mid length 14.5 will be my next upper if I decide to build another.