Fightlite Build.

[cathouse01]

I also have a Radical Firearms 18" .223 Wylde 1:8 S.S. that I picked up from Primary Arms for a song ($160). I wasn't expecting much, but it turns out they seem to make decent stuff. PA currently has the Radical Firearms 5.56 SOCOM Complete AR-15 Upper in stock for $410. PA is a good source for a variety of different manufactures, everything from Del-ton to Geissele/Daniel Defense/Radian.

 

[DeputyDawg]

op gun broker may be your friend as well.. or if you want any 6.8 uppers i have 2 for sale id ship

That is tempting and appreciate the offer. I really want to go 300 Blackout. I know the 16" barrel is not optimal but it's the only choice I have. Unless I pin and weld the suppressor.

 

[strangenh]

I have to say, thanks for posting - I had no idea they had developed a funky recoil/buffer system like that.

No opinion other than "buy once cry once" -- get a known-good quality complete upper with bolt assembly and swap the parts you need.

 

[PappyM3]

I have to say, thanks for posting - I had no idea they had developed a funky recoil/buffer system like that.

No opinion other than "buy once cry once" -- get a known-good quality complete upper with bolt assembly and swap the parts you need.

They also sell a pistol lower for a pirate style 300blk shorty.

SCR® PISTOL LOWER

Through creative engineering and a quest for uncompromising performance, the revolutionary SCR® Pistol is in a class of its own and successfully bridges the capability gap between a common handgun and an individual battle carbine.Featuring direct-gas operation, a rotating bolt and a free floated...

fightlite.com

 

[mu2bdriver]

They also sell a pistol lower for a pirate style 300blk shorty.

SCR® PISTOL LOWER

Through creative engineering and a quest for uncompromising performance, the revolutionary SCR® Pistol is in a class of its own and successfully bridges the capability gap between a common handgun and an individual battle carbine.Featuring direct-gas operation, a rotating bolt and a free floated...

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They should make a Blunderbuss upper for that. The ultimate novelty gun.

 

[DeputyDawg]

I have to say, thanks for posting - I had no idea they had developed a funky recoil/buffer system like that.

No opinion other than "buy once cry once" -- get a known-good quality complete upper with bolt assembly and swap the parts you need.

From what I understand it's very similar to a semi-auto shotgun bolt. Do you have any brands in mind? I looked at Stag but they are not available.

 

[Picton]

Butthurt. It's a thing.

I've learned some things from this thread. There are lever-action ARs and, apparently, pirate-pistol lowers. What won't they think of next?

 

[strangenh]

From what I understand it's very similar to a semi-auto shotgun bolt. Do you have any brands in mind? I looked at Stag but they are not available.

Hrmf. Prices have gone weird. Uh, in your range-ish? (ISH, these are 700-800)

CMMG

LWRCI has a great deal on their "pistol conversion upper" - no BCG, but it's quite a deal. (bummer doesn't get their labor day 15% on top of that)

 

[jkelly1229]

That is tempting and appreciate the offer. I really want to go 300 Blackout. I know the 16" barrel is not optimal but it's the only choice I have. Unless I pin and weld the suppressor.

Buy mine or don't.. idgaf

But let me extoll the virtues of 6.8 in hopes that you'll be a cool kid and buy some form of 6.8

It does all the things 300 black can do but it also can smack down a hog at 400 yds... and I'm not talking about a fatty from new haven

Better top end ballistics but you can still do supressory things with it if you so choose

 

[jkelly1229]

Butthurt. It's a thing.

I've learned some things from this thread. There are lever-action ARs and, apparently, pirate-pistol lowers. What won't they think of next?

Maybe small lever-ar's that can fit in a pirates bandolier?

How sick would black beard look if instead of flint locks...he had quad railed lever-ars

I also haven't slept much this weekend so that should explain this post

 

[Picton]

Maybe small lever-ar's that can fit in a pirates bandolier?

How sick would black beard look if instead of flint locks...he had quad railed lever-ars

I also haven't slept much this weekend so that should explain this post

Nah. Blackbeard don't need no rails. Blackbeard would have an AK.

 

[Mountain]

Hello everyone. I just ordered a Fightlite lower the other night and am now on the hunt for an upper. I'm looking for something more on the budget-friendly side. I looked at PSA and Bear Creak already. Are there any other companies you would recommend? I'm curious if anyone has built one of these. I have never done this before and am not sure if a complete upper is the way to go or part it out pees by pees. I would like to be around the $500 mark for the upper. Also not sure if I would be better off getting complete BCG and snagging the bolt off it or just getting the bolt and firing pin separately. Any tips or suggestions are more than welcome. Just be nice to the gun building noob

. Thanks in advance.

Also if I could get some recommendations on a brake that will allow a suppressor attached to it that would be great too. I was looking at the Q chary bomb but know nothing about brakes.

Someone else has already mentioned Radical, so +1 for them. I have two of their uppers- one in 458 SOCOM and one in 300 BLK. I bought the 458 SOCOM one to check out the caliber for reasonable money. I have put thousands of rounds through the Radical 458 with zero issues. I haven't shot the 300 BLK as much but have had zero issues so far.

Anderson (aka Poverty Pony) makes very solid and serviceable stuff too.

I have some high end uppers (White Oak, Compass Lake, Wilson Combat etc.) for my match rifles so I am not ignorant of the supposedly better uppers. So far Radical and Anderson are AOK in my book. Aero will cost a little more but IMHO is a great value.

If you don't need the entire BCG, it is very easy to buy complete uppers without a BCG. I recommend not buying a BCG and via the money you save buy a top shelf bolt such as JP Enterprises or Wilson Combat. Much of an upper's smooth function has to do with the quality of the bolt fit and finish. At least get an Aero, Seekins Precision, or Spikes Tactical bolt, IMHO of course.

And shame on you for posting a gun question on a gun forum. Don't you know you are supposed to come here to sh!tpost and flex on the poors over the new Lambo you just bought?

 

[pastera]

BCA works - fit and finish varies but good performance for the price ($211.41 right now)
I have two BCA rear charging uppers
16" 300AAC
20" 223 Wylde

The blackout ran out of the box
The 223 was short stroking until I pulled the gas system and reassembled it paying particular attention to alignment. Also detail stripped the BCG and gave it a good scrub, deburr and lube.

Both uppers run everything I put through them.

The 20" is only limited by the mil-spec trigger and my own ineptitude (changed out the trigger for a JMT EVO drop in but haven't had enough range time to evaluate)

BCA also follows actual laws and ships where it is legal for them to ship.

If you are looking for a budget 300aac then pick up a rear charging BCA so you can upgrade as you see fit.

If you are looking for a 400+ yard tackdriver then you'll need another zero in your budget.

 

[DeputyDawg]

Hrmf. Prices have gone weird. Uh, in your range-ish? (ISH, these are 700-800)

CMMG

LWRCI has a great deal on their "pistol conversion upper" - no BCG, but it's quite a deal. (bummer doesn't get their labor day 15% on top of that)

I just checked out CMMG. I am a little confused. With BCG and a charging handle the uppers are $1,500+. Without they are like $550. Are the BCG and CH really worth $1,000? Or am I missing other differences at a quick glance?

 

[Mountain]

I just checked out CMMG. I am a little confused. With BCG and a charging handle the uppers are $1,500+. Without they are like $550. Are the BCG and CH really worth $1,000? Or am I missing other differences at a quick glance?

Links? Seems like you must be missing something. For $1500 I'd think you could buy an entire rifle, especially if made by CMMG.

 

[Marty McFly]

Butthurt. It's a thing.

I've learned some things from this thread. There are lever-action ARs and, apparently, pirate-pistol lowers. What won't they think of next?

Did he take the brace off off that fluffer tube? As to not have an short butt relaxer or sbr for short

 

[DeputyDawg]

Links? Seems like you must be missing something. For $1500 I'd think you could buy an entire rifle, especially if made by CMMG.

UPPER GROUP, DISSENT, Mk4, 300BLK, 16.1" | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Designed with the goal of utilizing as many existing AR15 components, 300BLK gives shooters a variety of .30 Cal power t

cmmg.com

UPPER GROUP, RESOLUTE, Mk4, 300BLK, 16.1", No BCG or Charging Handle | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Whether you're starting a new build or just adding some variety to your collection, this 300BLK RESOLUTE® M

cmmg.com

 

[Mountain]

UPPER GROUP, DISSENT, Mk4, 300BLK, 16.1" | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Designed with the goal of utilizing as many existing AR15 components, 300BLK gives shooters a variety of .30 Cal power t

cmmg.com

UPPER GROUP, RESOLUTE, Mk4, 300BLK, 16.1", No BCG or Charging Handle | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Whether you're starting a new build or just adding some variety to your collection, this 300BLK RESOLUTE® M

cmmg.com

Seems that one is a proprietary self contained system and the other a standard AR system. Apples and oranges.

 

[Fixxah]

PSA was a go-to for many skinflints here until they stopped shipping to the commiewealth. Ymmv.

 

[Mesatchornug]

This upper doesn't care that your lower needs a proprietary rat tail BCG...

BROWNELLS BRN-180™ GEN2 223 WYLDE 16" COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

Or

BROWNELLS BRN-180SH SUPPRESSOR OPTIMIZED 300 BLACKOUT 10" UPPER RECEIVER | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

Or

BROWNELLS BRN-180™ GEN 2 7.62x39 16IN COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

 

[Lennypeters]

That is tempting and appreciate the offer. I really want to go 300 Blackout. I know the 16" barrel is not optimal but it's the only choice I have. Unless I pin and weld the suppressor.

Why not build an upper yourself? For about $200 you can get a side charging upper receiver with complete bolt carrier and a 16" SST 300 BO barrel from Bear Creek. Add a gas block and tube and a hand guard and you are all in for ~$300. I have the BCA barrel and it shoots an inch at 100 yards all day.

 

[PappyM3]

Nah. Blackbeard don't need no rails. Blackbeard would have an AK.

I think Blackbeard would have an Obrez

Though I’m sure his deck hands would rock AKs.

 

[pastera]

This upper doesn't care that your lower needs a proprietary rat tail BCG...

BROWNELLS BRN-180™ GEN2 223 WYLDE 16" COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

Or

BROWNELLS BRN-180SH SUPPRESSOR OPTIMIZED 300 BLACKOUT 10" UPPER RECEIVER | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

Or

BROWNELLS BRN-180™ GEN 2 7.62x39 16IN COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

www.brownells.com

Stop flexing on the south paws - side chargers suck if your wrong handed!

 

[CRSIII]

Grate! Now at least you know. He's a good guy but feels like newbies need to be mest with

That’s mest up.

 

[Boghog1]

Hello everyone. I just ordered a Fightlite lower the other night and am now on the hunt for an upper. I'm looking for something more on the budget-friendly side. I looked at PSA and Bear Creak already. Are there any other companies you would recommend? I'm curious if anyone has built one of these. I have never done this before and am not sure if a complete upper is the way to go or part it out pees by pees. I would like to be around the $500 mark for the upper. Also not sure if I would be better off getting complete BCG and snagging the bolt off it or just getting the bolt and firing pin separately. Any tips or suggestions are more than welcome. Just be nice to the gun building noob

. Thanks in advance.

Also if I could get some recommendations on a brake that will allow a suppressor attached to it that would be great too. I was looking at the Q chary bomb but know nothing about brakes.

For 500 you could get a premium "Sabre" upper from PSA

 

[Picton]

Stop flexing on the south paws - side chargers suck if your wrong handed!

I don't know about the BRN180s, but the AR180 on which they're based has a cranked charging handle like the old Galil. Lefty-friendly!

 

[Rick O'Shea]

We get what we pay for,.. keep some cheap uppers handy for your unbuilt lowers laying around,.. but do you really want a low budget build for your primary?

 

[DeputyDawg]

Why not build an upper yourself? For about $200 you can get a side charging upper receiver with complete bolt carrier and a 16" SST 300 BO barrel from Bear Creek. Add a gas block and tube and a hand guard and you are all in for ~$300. I have the BCA barrel and it shoots an inch at 100 yards all day.

I do like the side charging handle. The Fightlike uses a proprietary BCG so I would have to drill and tap it for the charging handle. I don't have the proper tools to do so.

 

[DeputyDawg]

Found these on Optic Planit. I don't understand some of the barrel info. Like what DRP is compared to the Government. Is there anything I should stay away from here? Or something I should look at? They had a stag but left hand only. I don't believe any come with BCG or a charging handle.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/compare/p-1477652-p-868311-p-858374-p-974874

 

[hminsky]

Hello everyone. I just ordered a Fightlite lower the other night and am now on the hunt for an upper. I'm looking for something more on the budget-friendly side. I looked at PSA and Bear Creak already. Are there any other companies you would recommend? I'm curious if anyone has built one of these. I have never done this before and am not sure if a complete upper is the way to go or part it out pees by pees. I would like to be around the $500 mark for the upper. Also not sure if I would be better off getting complete BCG and snagging the bolt off it or just getting the bolt and firing pin separately. Any tips or suggestions are more than welcome. Just be nice to the gun building noob

. Thanks in advance.

Also if I could get some recommendations on a brake that will allow a suppressor attached to it that would be great too. I was looking at the Q chary bomb but know nothing about brakes.

I ended up with some bad luck with Bear Creek arsenal side charging uppers. The bolt charging handle would bend, I don't trust the steel they were using on that. I like the idea of side charging upper, just maybe with a different vendor.