Spikes Tactical 14.5" Complete Upper

[mutt]

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.

[jerrymrc]

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.

With the mid length I would go with the 16 or 18" barrel IMO.

[Grastmatt2552]

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 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?

[mutt]

I dont think its superior at all, that's not why I'm getting it. I love the look of it,

That's all the reason one needs. If you dig the look, go for it =)
Spikes make a solid product. You won't be disappointed.

[rockmm]

Id get a trust set up for $50 and spend the $200 NFA tax for 1 lower and never pin another barrel