Anyone have any experience with these or similar 14.5 uppers?
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Anyone have any experience with these or similar 14.5 uppers?
I have a BCM 14.5'. Like it a lot. What do you want to know?
Well with a pinned flash hider/compensator, it makes it a legal 16" barrel right? How's the accuracy compared to a 16"? Mostly I really like the look of it, and since I have a Spikes lower, I'd like to mate it with an upper of the same quality.
Yes. Just make sure the flash hider is long enough. A standard A2 won't cut it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grastmatt2552
Probably depends on the barrel. I have had two 14.5" Daniel Defense barrels that would outshoot just about any other AR barrel I had. The accuracy was very good, even out to 300 or 400 yards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grastmatt2552
Sorry, but I can't speak to the specific quality of the Spike's barrels as I have no experience with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grastmatt2552
It'd be a complete upper: http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...er&groupid=368
Looks like it has the mid-length gas system. I think I am going to go with a 14.5" with the mid gas system on one of my next rifles because I like the look of them too. If you get it, let me know how well it functions. I will probably go with this one from BCM.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...urg-mid-14.htm
Yeah it's a mid-length system. I will definitely let you know if I buy it, and how it performs. I'd go for the BCM, but adding in a BCG, charging handle, and handguards, it'll be a lot more than the Spikes. Free shipping too.
I don't see the point to getting a 14.5 mid-length. Losing the extra 1.5 inches of barrel really doesn't gain you anything over a 16. And the pinned FH makes working on it a pain if you ever want to replace/install rails or go with a different muzzle device. Even a 14.5in carbine isn't gaining you anything other than a more correct M4ish appearance. If the proper look is important to you, then 14.5in carbine is the way to go. But if you're thinking a 14.5 is superior in some way to a 16, it's not.
I have a 14.5 BCM carbine. It looks cool but it doesn't do anything better than his 16in brother. I also have a Spikes 16in AR. Fine rifle as well. If I had to recommend one brand over the another it would be BCM. IMHO they make a better rifle.
I will agree. I have seen a few retro Izzy A1's that look better with the 14.5 and the longer FH but I went with the 16" for mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by mutt
With the mid length I would go with the 16 or 18" barrel IMO. [Coffee]
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Originally Posted by mutt
I dont think its superior at all, that's not why I'm getting it. I love the look of it, and I'm not into rails and all the "tacticool" accessories so that won't be an issue. Front sight post/gas block is good to go for me, as I'll stick with irons for a while.
Even though BCM may be a better brand, its out of my budget, and honestly since my lower is a spikes, why not get a matching upper for it ya know?
That's all the reason one needs. If you dig the look, go for it =)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grastmatt2552
Spikes make a solid product. You won't be disappointed.
Id get a trust set up for $50 and spend the $200 NFA tax for 1 lower and never pin another barrel
I'm just getting a 16". Don't want to fool with the NFA hoops yet.
I have a 14.5 yhm and i love it. with the brake it is significantly louder than my 16 with flash hider. i got mine cause of weight savings. my whole set up with 30 rounds of 75 grain steel cases is sub 8lbs. you cant see my surefire on the left side.Attachment 9572