[slipey76]

I recently got the newest edition of Brownells AR15 catalog and got to thinking I wanted to change out my upper receiver. I currently have the A2 upper but want the flat top since I am planning purchasing a aimpoint and do not want it to ride so high on the carry handle. I also plan on doing a basic remodel of the upper with Flip up front and rear sights, piston set up, new possibly DDF or YHM and a VFG. Something my wife brought is that would it be cheaper to sell the current upper and buy a new one how I want it or just upgrade from what I have now. i have looked to trade just for a normal flat top but have been unable to come across one. Has anyone else done this before if not throw your opinions out there I take everything into consideration. Thanks.

 

[.40-.45]

buy another upper and then you have two different set ups

the A2 and maybe a cqb 14" with a flattop and aimpoint

current set

I want a 20" with scope for longer range shooting

 

[T.J.]

if you have the tools just buy another upper receiver and swap out the parts then sell off your A2 for whatever you can get out of it.

A new A3 upper reciver is around $100 then add the other parts that you want as funds are available.

The A2 is not a very desirable upper due to the lack of Optic mounting options. especially when you can always add a A2 removable carry handle and have the best of both worlds and easily go from one to the other. but for the right price you will find a buyer for your A2 upper receiver

if your not sure of what i am saying just the receiver not the barrel, handguards, BCG, Charging handle. those parts can be removed leaving only this

 

[fishngrits]

Here's what I would do:

1. Sell your current upper, and use the funds for a new flat top upper. Or...

2. Keep your current upper, and purchase a new flat top upper. Two is one, one is none.

Either way, I suggest you register at AR15.com, if you haven't already, and use their Equipment Exchange. Many good deals over there.

 

[The DRis]

if you have the tools just buy another upper receiver and swap out the parts then sell off your A2 for whatever you can get out of it.

A new A3 upper reciver is around $100 then add the other parts that you want as funds are available.

The A2 is not a very desirable upper due to the lack of Optic mounting options. especially when you can always add a A2 removable carry handle and have the best of both worlds and easily go from one to the other. but for the right price you will find a buyer for your A2 upper receiver

if your not sure of what i am saying just the receiver not the barrel, handguards, BCG, Charging handle. those parts can be removed leaving only this

Is that a left Stag or did that picture get imposed?

 

[T.J.]

Is that a left Stag or did that picture get imposed?

not sure i just a did a google search for for stripped uppers to provide an example and it was the best i could find.

 

[slipey76]

Here's what I would do:

1. Sell your current upper, and use the funds for a new flat top upper. Or...

2. Keep your current upper, and purchase a new flat top upper. Two is one, one is none.

Either way, I suggest you register at AR15.com, if you haven't already, and use their Equipment Exchange. Many good deals over there.

I am currently registered at afcom and have been checking the E&E forums but have not come across anything, I really would just like to trade as long as it has a chrome lined bbl and at least 16 inches, but I also keep away from that site since there are way to many mall ninjas over there with to much damn money. I will keep searching but in the end I will more than likely but a flat top reciever and transplant every thing over.

 

[T.J.]

but in the end I will more than likely but a flat top reciever and transplant every thing over.

that's what i would do and is the most economical way to do it.

 

[slipey76]

The only problem is that what tools do I need, I have a local gun store that can do this for me but due to increased sales the wait time will be about 6-7 weeks I called them about that today, so now this will be a do it my self job. What tools will I need, all help will be appreciated.

 

[mvician]

read this

AR15.COM :: Forums :: Assemble your own LOWER, UPPER, FREE FLOAT, TRIGGER, GAS BLOCK - Step by step instructions!



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[fishngrits]

I am currently registered at afcom and have been checking the E&E forums but have not come across anything,

I also keep away from that site since there are way to many mall ninjas over there with to much damn money.

There are [email protected]#theads on every site, pay them no mind. The good folks far outweigh the bad. There's a wealth of information over there, and some good deals to be had.

 

[loonybin]

I currently have the A2 upper but want the flat top since I am planning purchasing a aimpoint and do not want it to ride so high on the carry handle.

The most affordable option would be this:

which you can find here.

Just mount it to your A2 handguard, and your Aimpoint will sit over the handguard, cowitnessed with your iron sights.