Midway has stripped uppers in stock

[ericv]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/138383/?from=pan&cm_mmc=S_Spop-Email-_-Service_Emails-_-ProdArrival-_-ProductLink

probably not for long but at the time I posted this they are in stock

[fmsniper]

got one, thanks

[jurassic]

I'm curious about the difference in material DPMS uses, 7029 T6 extrusion vs a normal 7075 forging. Anyone know?

[CPT.CRAZY]

Thanks for the heads up.

[Jon A]

I think these are pretty nice uppers for the money. If you're looking for more of an accuracy build vs. a lightweight run n' gun rifle and don't want to spend a lot, they're a nice choice. The the stiffness added by the thick walls helps. I recently used one on the .204 Ruger upper I put together:





7029 is pretty strong stuff and shouldn't be an issue--especially on such a beefy design. The possible downside of an extruded part is that raw extrusions aren't held to as tight tolerances as a machined part can be. Of course much of them is finish machined obviously so they can hold tolerances to whatever they want on those surfaces. But they aren't machined from a block 100% so they're much cheaper to make and you can't rely on all the dimensions being as perfect as a well machined billet upper.

If putting together a high $ no-expenses spared rifle, by all means, I'd lean toward a billet upper. But with things being so hard to get these days I'd snap up a couple of these just because you can and they are a pretty good value if you ever need an upper for a build.

[daprincipal]

Got one! Thanks, I can now complete my 223 build.

[jurassic]

Nice looking rifle, who made the free float tube?

I think these are pretty nice uppers for the money. If you're looking for more of an accuracy build vs. a lightweight run n' gun rifle and don't want to spend a lot, they're a nice choice. The the stiffness added by the thick walls helps. I recently used one on the .204 Ruger upper I put together:





7029 is pretty strong stuff and shouldn't be an issue--especially on such a beefy design. The possible downside of an extruded part is that raw extrusions aren't held to as tight tolerances as a machined part can be. Of course much of them is finish machined obviously so they can hold tolerances to whatever they want on those surfaces. But they aren't machined from a block 100% so they're much cheaper to make and you can't rely on all the dimensions being as perfect as a well machined billet upper.

If putting together a high $ no-expenses spared rifle, by all means, I'd lean toward a billet upper. But with things being so hard to get these days I'd snap up a couple of these just because you can and they are a pretty good value if you ever need an upper for a build.

[Drifter]

Nice looking rifle, who made the free float tube?

Appears to be a JP:

http://www.jprifles.com/1.4.4_hg_rc.php

[Jon A]

Nice looking rifle, who made the free float tube?

Yes, as Drifter noted it is the JP Rapid Configuration. I really like it--after using it the first time I promptly ordered another for my 6mm. That took forever to show up unfortunately but it's finally here!








Too me it's "just right"--not too large diameter, not too small; not too rough on the hands, not too slick, etc. I had to put "grip tape" on the tube that came with the 6mm to feel more secure when running around with it.

I also like the method of attachment better than the standard JP tubes--not so much reliance on locktite. And adding pic rail chunks is much nicer with the threaded holes vs. slots that require a backing plate.