Looking for a Side charge AR Upper. What Mfg do you have / you have seen

[indyjohn]

My SPR project has prompted a buttstock with a cheek riser. A cheek riser wasn't in Eugene Stoner's game plan.

I'm looking for a known manufacturer that offers a side charge upper or preferably parts for same.

Go!

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[jinks]

Here you go.

Non Reciprocating that use standard bolt carrier:

https://gibbzarms.com/product/g4-side-charging-upper-receiver/

Spartan Side Charge Non-Reciprocating Billet Upper

Reciprocating that require a special bolt carrier:

AR-Stoner Side Charging Upper Receiver Assembled AR-15 223 Remington

https://www.rainierarms.com/lantac-usc-upper-side-charger-for-ar15-rifles-cp-r360-cam-pin-pre-order

 

[sht4brnz]

https://www.jprifles.com/1.2.7_Receivers.php?menu_select=GSK

 

[JollyMon]

https://www.xproducts.com/product/x-15-scu-side-charging-ar-upper/

 

[canterbc]

I'm pretty sure I've seen a couple of complete side charging uppers from Palmetto State recently.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I had a JP. Wasn't for me. However, those are very well made sticks. Recommended.

A cheek riser wasn't in Eugene Stoner's game plan.

His plan was to look magnificent in a bow tie.

 

[R33D0]

Check out Adcor Defense,my buddy has one of their complete rifles and its very nice but pricey. https://www.adcordefense.com/

 

[JollyMon]

Pretty off topic, but would a side charge AR help minimize the amount of gas to the eyes from running suppressed? I was under the impression that a lot of that blow back gas escapes through the charging handle.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Sure does, JollyMon!

American Spirit Arms makes one as well.

American Spirit Arms ASA-SPR - AR-15 Rifle M4 Carbine

 

[451_Detonics]

I always liked Stoner's original design better than the rear charging handle that they settled on...

 

[stony]

I have a Matrix arms on a 9mm build and like it a lot. Shot it today for the first time and it performed flawlessly.


https://www.matrix-arms.com/product/556-side-charging-upper/

 

[Rookie]

Pretty off topic, but would a side charge AR help minimize the amount of gas to the eyes from running suppressed? I was under the impression that a lot of that blow back gas escapes through the charging handle.

Look at Armageddon Tactical.

 

[MCgrease08]

I'm pretty sure I've seen a couple of complete side charging uppers from Palmetto State recently.

PSA 18" Rifle Length 223 Wylde 1/7 15" M-lok Side Charging Upper - 7791759

Here's a nice PSA upper, but you'll have to wait until it comes back in stock.

 

[indyjohn]

Wow! A little extra CNC time and machining, prices get crazy!

I always liked Stoner's original design better than the rear charging handle that they settled on...

Very nice.

 

[sgreen3]

I've gotten to fondle one of the AR Stoner versions from midway. I wanted one for my Grendel build but of course when the time came they were sold out. With that said it seemed very nice from what I could tell and the fell that owns it hasn't had any issues with it all since using it on his build.

 

[jasonh31]

I have been thinking of doing one also. Probably the AR-Stonee from midway.

 

[indyjohn]

I've gotten to fondle one of the AR Stoner versions from midway. I wanted one for my Grendel build but of course when the time came they were sold out. With that said it seemed very nice from what I could tell and the fell that owns it hasn't had any issues with it all since using it on his build.

This is the direction I am leaning. I am working on getting myself over the price.

 

[sgreen3]

This is the direction I am leaning. I am working on getting myself over the price.

Believe me I know what you mean. It took a lot of mustering to decided I was gonna do it, then went to sign on an buy it of course sold out. Now I just have a regular upper from SSA on there. Still would like to have one for it, but I just can't see myself getting one for it now.

 

[mikefraz]

Check out the ARAK-21 from Faxon Firearms.

 

[TechSvengali]

Whatever you do, avoid 2vetsarms. They make one, and it's about the worst company I've ever dealt with.

Paid the money for the upper and NiBo BCG...got upper and Black Phosphate BCG in. Took me almost 4 months to get my money back because the owner was always "too busy" to get back with me. Had no problems answering my friends who would message him wanting to order though.