DPMS Upper vs. RRA Upper

[FordMan79]

Midway USA has a DPMS A3 Flattop Upper Assembly 556 16" 1-9 twist for sale today for $350 (regular $499). Seems like a super good deal. I have been thinking about building a tactical-ish AR for a while, but figured I would buy a RRA Upper. Any thoughts?

Probably would add flip up sights, foregrip (maybe with flaslight) and an EoTech or ACOG sight.

This will be my first AR build so just looking for some advice on whether I should pass on this and build off the RRA upper or not.

 

[LPMan59]

is it $350 for a complete upper? does it include the BCG? DPMS wouldnt be my first choice, but why not?

 

[Newbomb92]

Yea, BCG is included. Sweet deal.

 

[rfontes]

i got a dpms upper, same exact 1. shoots perfectly fine, accuracy is good. for 350 including bcg, thats pretty damn good.

 

[jd4320t]

That's a great price for sure. OP, Is there any reason you were going with RRA first? Do you already have a lower? If not I would check this out:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...eals_-_hazmat_s_berry_s_bullets_and_more.html

 

[FordMan79]

Yup, it is a completed upper.

I do not have a lower. I wasn't really planning on starting my build till next summer.

Originally I was looking at Larue uppers, but decided for my skill level and usage that was over kill so I figured RRA was next down the list. Also a guy that I work with has a .308 RRA and loves it.

 

[motoman]

my buddy bought one of the dsa uppers and said it shot perfect. for the money i would go with it.

 

[FordMan79]

I waited to long on Wednesday and they were sold out before I could put more order in. Oh well maybe next time...

 

[Yamaha]

when you find an upper, see if you can get iodized finish......better looking than phosphate IMHO

 

[Lwjones2]

I just purchase a RRA AR-15 and I am really pleased with how it shoots. I have never fired the DPMS but I do not think the RRA would disappoint you. I have almost 500 rounds through it no jamming it shoots the cheap stuff just fine. Hope this helps

 

[mikefraz]

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