Help me decide between these two SOCOM uppers (Colt vs Radical)

[ClangClang]

I want to get a SOCOM profile upper. Why? Because America, that's why.

With that out of the way... I've got two options laid before me. Please help me decide which is a better value and swing my mind one way or the other.

Option 1
Colt 16" SOCOM upper. "Gently used, under 500 shots taken" with a KAC rail, FN BCG (I think?), mil-spec charging handle. Seller is asking $650 shipped.
Pros: It's a Colt.
Cons: Non-free float rail, not the most modern tech. To add a free float rail I would need cut down the FSB, remove and replace barrel nut, etc.

Option 2
Radical Firearms 16" 5.56 SOCOM Complete Upper - with 12" FTR. On sale at PA for $450 after S&H.
Pros: Comes complete with 12" free float rail already installed. Brand new. Warranty.
Cons: Not a Colt. No BCG or CH (but I have spares at home already).

I'm leaning towards the Colt. Thoughts? Any specific questions I should ask the seller of the used Colt?

[Graves]

Post valid .jpg's. Why? Because you probably should, that's why.

[ray1970]

No pictures showing up here but if you're trying to decide between a Colt upper and something from Radical Firearms I'm not really seeing where this is a tough decision.

[Great-Kazoo]

Personally i'd avoid RF based on mixed reviews of their products & CSR.

As for Colt, there's better out there, unless you absolutely have to have a COLT!
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-S...m4-16socom.htm

You're $200 less for a Used not the way you want it upper. If you don;t like th ehand guards and going to cut the sight down, just build one the way you want.


Unless you don't have the tools to build your own.

[Irving]

The Radical Firearms photos showed up last night, but the Colt links were always dead. Now they're all dead. Hope that helps.