5.56 Complete Upper Options for HBAR

[Bananas79]

Trying to pick a new upper (5.56, 16" DI)... and wishing I could find a fairly comprehensive list of complete uppers with a HBAR barrel... I apologize if this exists on an existing thread, but after several searches I couldnt find one.

Even if there isnt a list per se, I would really appreciate the groups feedback of available options they are aware of -

Thanks!

 

[whistlersmother]

Del-ton has a few hbar in both full rifle kit and assembled upper. Looks like most of their offerings are out-of-stock.

I'm not versed enough to say where these fall on the quality line. YMMV

 

[camo556]

I would decide your budget is and start with places like Buds, Rainier, Midway, and classic firearms, etc. to see whats actually in stock. Maybe not much. The main issue you run into that whats an HBAR, really? Sometimes they bury the barrel profile in the specs. The other issue is that some non-hbar DI rifles are legal because they use prop design, like KAK and LWRC. Many of the better uppers are only sold as a complete rifles. Some like F1 Firearms will make an upper according the MD specs.

 

[Ponder_MD]

I too, was looking for 5.56 upper parts. This local shop contacted me about their offerings:

https://www.rsshootingsports.com/In-Stock-Firearms

 

[gwchem]

Is engage still selling complete uppers? I have one with a white oak barrel that shoots very well.

 

[Ammo Jon]

Maybe it’s just me but I like customizing them to my tastes?

 

[Racer Doug14]

Now that I roll my own. The world is my oyster.

 

[Virgil Co.C]

In my area , Cindy’s hot shots and field traders have plenty of parts and pieces if you are going to build. FT has Aero stuff . Forget the barrels name , popular brand , FA . Faxon I believe . They also have some uppers ready done . Hanover Arms also is an option .

 

[Bananas79]

Thanks all!!

Just for better clarify my status -- I currently dont have the workshop space / equipment I dream to have, so at moment Im limited to a complete upper. Brands that Im currently aware of include Colt, Windham and LWRC. I have 2 Colt HBARS, so leaning towards LWRC. But Im sure there has to be more options out there of companies that sell HBAR stamped or advertised complete uppers... so running it by group to check and make sure im not missing some awesome options

 

[Ammo Jon]

Now that I roll my own. The world is my oyster.

Welcome to my ignore list

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

Thanks all!!

Just for better clarify my status -- I currently dont have the workshop space / equipment I dream to have, so at moment Im limited to a complete upper. Brands that Im currently aware of include Colt, Windham and LWRC. I have 2 Colt HBARS, so leaning towards LWRC. But Im sure there has to be more options out there of companies that sell HBAR stamped or advertised complete uppers... so running it by group to check and make sure im not missing some awesome options

If you have the coin, go LWRC and don't look back.

Or just get this and have a local shop pin and weld an extended A2 and you are good to go.

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...om-upper-receiver-14-5in-5-56-prod136059.aspx

This would pair nicely with a Colt lower and would be somewhat close to clone correct.

 

[El_flasko]

Maybe it’s just me but I like customizing them to my tastes?

Send me the specs on that upper if you don’t mind John

 

[U4U]

HBAR barrels and uppers galore

Take a serious look at Bear Creek Arsenal.
Great prices, well built and they have always been super easy to do business with. I’ve done business with them for years and they have never been anything but AWESOME!

 

[teratos]

Take a serious look at Bear Creek Arsenal.
Great prices, well built and they have always been super easy to do business with. I’ve done business with them for years and they have never been anything but AWESOME!

Ummmm, yeah. Their reputation is not that stellar. Hit or miss.

 

[RRomig]

I’ve done some testing with BC barrels (about 5) and they aren’t what I’d want. I do have a side charging upper with a different barrel and hand guard but not enough rounds through it yet to say. Fit was good though. I have friends and family that have BC uppers and they haven’t had any issues.

 

[Darkemp]

PSA has a lot of options in stock and they do ship quickly. You can search by HBAR on their main site to find what you seek.

 

[sbowers]

Send me the specs on that upper if you don’t mind John

John, I’m interested too. That’s a nice looking piece!

 

[outrider58]

John, I’m interested too. That’s a nice looking piece!

Looks like an MI CRM15 rail on a billet upper with a Surefire 'Warden' flash can.

Just an edjumacated guess.

No clue on the barrel or BCG...

 

[Darkemp]

Maybe it’s just me but I like customizing them to my tastes?

Looks like a pistol to me. Built mine out today as well.

 

[slsc98]

Del-ton has a few hbar in both full rifle kit and assembled upper. Looks like most of their offerings are out-of-stock….

My go go’s for DelTon *complete* uppers (I have 5 of their 16” LtWt w 15” MLOK on PSA lowers w LaRue MBT’s in each) have been MidSouth Shooters Supply and of late GrabAGun.

^These^ are complete as in, INCLUDES the bcg and ch …

OOS at moment but, sign up for MSS’s weekly sales email and they have the ones that go quick on sale 4-6 times a year):

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....lat-top-heavy-profile-complete-upper-assembly


ETA: Stop the press! BattleHawk Armory (solid folk) have the DT-1013 (20” version) in stock and on sale right now!
https://battlehawkarmory.com/product/delton-upper-receiver-5.56x45-20-bbl.-a3-flat-top-pre-ban