Is it dumb to build multipe uppers for a single lower?

[EasyEJL]

I finally ordered an AR15 lower originally with the plans of a 300 AAC upper. But looking at the 458 socom, that is pretty intriguing too. Is it a bad idea to build just the one lower but have more than 1 upper for it? considering they both use the standard ar15 mags.

[Goofball310]

Not at all. If I ever get around to it, I plan on building a Noveske Gen 2 lower w/ 4 separate Noveske uppers.

 

14.5" lightweight

14.5" fluted afghan

16" recon

18" SPR

[blue109]

You can only shoot one at a time. Find I comfy stock and a trigger you like and call it a day.

[imschur]

How about two lowers, one with a light weight collapsible stock and one with a PRS or equivalent. That will give you balance for any upper you dream of. Dont share BCG's.

[edgecrusher]

How about two lowers, one with a light weight collapsible stock and one with a PRS or equivalent. That will give you balance for any upper you dream of. Dont share BCG's.

^^^^ I like that. One for precision uppers and one for carbines.

[98Z5V]

My opinion is different from those shared so far - If you have a need for a different upper, then you have a need for a whole rifle.  <thumbsup>

[edgecrusher]

My opinion is different from those shared so far - If you have a need for a different upper, then you have a need for a whole rifle.  <thumbsup>

Hence the reason for my safe inferiority complex…. wayyy to small now.

[Microgunner]

I think it's a good idea. I did it with a pistol.

[MaDuce]

It doesn't really work that way The way it works is you build a dozen uppers for a single lower and a few months later you start down the road of building a dozen lowers for your dozen uppers.

[Robocop1051]

I wish I had as many lowers as I have uppers!

[98Z5V]

I wish I had as many lowers as I have uppers!

I've got you covered, brother.  <thumbsup>

[survivalshop]

I kind of have a mixed view on this subject , I have wanted to have multiple uppers for a couple of lowers ,but I too ,like the different rifles .

There is on other thing, safety , I built a dedicated 300 BLK rifle with the Tactical Machining lower & upper & stamped that way on the lower , makes you think about not interchanging the wrong ammo in a rifle or just trying to & feeling a dooooooo moment or some thing worse.

I do like the idea of it though & the ability to do so.

[EasyEJL]

I figure I can build a 300 how I want it, and pick up a low end 458 socom from era and not bother wit it having its own lower

[Powerman]

I asked the same question. I do not see how having different uppers is a bad thing. I can understand how you just build another rifle, and it may become one. But right now, I just figure a carbine length light upper with a ACOG sight would be cool, and I can also go to a range and reach out and touch some steel.