I really, really, really, like my 12" AR. Didn't think I'd take a shining to an AR pistol, but I've become possessed. So on to the next build.
I have a purpose. No more depending on my puny little G17 when I'm upstairs. I've seen all the TV shows and read all the articles about .223 being a superb, in-home self-defense round. Time to step up the game.
10.5" one this time. Everything else pretty much tricked out like Pepe, My Little Mule, my bug out gun. Big difference will be sights as this is more for close quarters shooting. There's another gun show coming up Saturday, I've made my comparison shopping list. So I'm ready to see what I can get at a bargain. I've built 3 lowers from scratch but never an upper so this will be my first upper from scratch. Part of the fun. I don't have the funds to get everything this month, so I'll be concentrating on the upper. Here's my price comparison list.
Stoner 10.5 barrel $120
Midwest Industries for end $160
Flash Hider $10
Gas Block $35
Gas Tube $20
Yankee Hill Upper $100
Upper Parts $20
These are comparison prices, I'm not necessarily going to buy these actual makes/models. These prices are before shipping from MidwasUSA. If I can get some better prices and get the total upper price below $350 that would be great.
But while I wait, sights. Sort of begs for red dot reflex or laser and since this is home defense, not a SHTF-EOTWAWKI, it's al right to have some electronics. I like the Burris Fastfire on my .22lr pistols, but there is a small problem. They are controlled by ambient light and don't work in dim situations. So I'm open to suggestions. Not over the roof, price-wise. <$200? Don't want extra wires, switches and sensors. Must be sturdy. Other than elevation-windage, no fancy reticles or other things that can go wrong.