SBR Part Advice

[pwillis123]

My form 1 should be back next month. This is my first build, so I'm looking for suggestions on what parts I should use on my SBR. All I have so far is a stripped Gen II Aero Precision lower. I would like a DD MK18 upper, but I'm open to any other suggestions. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!

 

[ReganR6]

When "SBRing" something I always buy the best I can afford on the piece that was submitted(The lower.) You can always change out the upper to anything else you want later

 

[Dirty J]

DD is a fine upper... but there are plenty that can shoot just a nicely for much less money.

If your budget allows it... get what you want. If not... many recommendations can be made.

All I care about in an upper is the quality barrel... with a proper gas port size. A quality BCG. A rail that suits my needs.

Aside from that, I don't really care what roll mark is on it.

 

[rdogger]

I wouldn't hesitate on using one of these:

DSG Arms 10" 223 Wylde Stainless Barreled Upper w/MCSR 10" Rail - No BCG or CH

 

[Dirty J]

I wouldn't hesitate on using one of these:

DSG Arms 10" 223 Wylde Stainless Barreled Upper w/MCSR 10" Rail - No BCG or CH

Seekins makes solid stuff... and that rail is one of my personal favs.

 

[rdogger]

Seekins makes solid stuff... and that rail is one of my personal favs.

It's what I use on my SBR.

That price is sans the BCG and CH but I grabbed a NibX from AIM for $99.

Not bad for $530, all in. (CH are cheap so I didn't include that cost). so maybe $550 all in.

 

[Dirty J]

I'm running this one on my 5.56 SBR. It's been a solid performer. Like many carbine gas systems from most companies... perhaps a bit over-gassed... but that's almost the norm today. Drop in a heavy(ier) buffer and you're good to go.

Radical Firearms 10.5" 5.56 Pistol/SBR Upper w/ Seekins MCSR Handguard- (NO BCG or CH)

 

[batoncolle]

If you're planning on running it suppressed, build it for that purpose. Either use an adjustable gas block or if you want to keep your A1/2 front sight, get a BCG that will cut down on the gas when running suppressed, like the LMT Enhanced Carrier, Gemtech, or the Rubber City Armory. Or use the Innovative Arms WAR upper. Add a gas busting charging handle, and get a good a good trigger group.

If you don't plan to run it suppressed, just get yourself a decent upper, and don't worry so much about length because you can always add another upper of a different length.

 

[Dirty J]

Again.. all personal preference, but I leave the adj gas blocks to my "race" guns, since they have moving parts that could cause failure.

I'm more a fan of buffer adjustments on a defensive weapon.

 

[pwillis123]

This is great advice guys! Please keep it coming!