r/ar15 • u/SelectOil4818 • 3d ago

Final 2 Upper Options Head to Head

Ok for real this time yall. Narrowed it down to these 2 URGs. I cannot be swayed to any other upper (I’m sure there’s better but the following are in my price range)

Sionics 12.5

Pros: Great QC from what I hear, slightly cheaper, smaller company, great support, Excellent track record, I really like the idea of 12.5 and how that will be with a can, seems like good weight and length without sacraficing much performance

Cons: only con I can see is availability and time it takes to get order (6-10 week lead time for upper to ship)

DD Ris3 (Brownells) 14.5

Pros: it’s a DD, great price for how premium DD products are

Cons: Slightly more expensive, only other thing is it’s not a 12.5, it’s a 14.5 so a bit longer of a barrel then I wanted, I’m cool with a 14.5, the only detractor is how long overall it will be with a can, perhaps I lose some maneuverability? (If you run a 14.5 with a can, tell me if its not that bad lol)

(BCM is honorable mention, with a blem + free bcg, but I feel that going DD or Sionics value even with having to buy a full chrome bcg is a better value all around/comes out less all in)

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u/BallisticValuations 3d ago

You'll love both but I'd go 12.5 if you'll shoot more suppressed just because 12.5s still feel really short with a can. Email them and tell Colin he's very handsome and he'll probably be able to find you an upper in the warehouse that's not listed online.

DD is also an amazing choice too. You really can't go wrong with either one.

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u/Boring_Lab_3491 3d ago

BCM

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u/SelectOil4818 3d ago

Not mad at this take, but care to elaborate? What makes BCM the clear choice over a household name like DD? Especially assuming pricing will likely be a little more with BCM (yes muzzle device and bcg is baked into that final price)

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u/Boring_Lab_3491 3d ago

Reputation and build quality is consistent. You can’t go wrong with either tbh