Anyone noticed that Brownells is now offering complete Colt Uppers now? In both standard configuration and Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine (ALEC) configuration. Not a bad starting point for a home-assembled rifle…
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=31991/Product/AR_15_M16_COMPLETE_UPPER_RECEIVERS
AR-15/M16 COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVERS
* Mfr:COLT
* Price:$899.99 - $1359.99
* Original Colt Factory Top Half In Standard Or Quad-Railed Carbine Configurations
Fully-assembled flattop upper receiver with combat-proven features is drop-in ready for any mil-spec lower receiver. Includes M16-type bolt carrier compatible with semi- or full-auto/burst lowers, A2 flash hider, and step-cut barrel that allows mounting of M203 grenade launcher. Comes with U.S. Army standard-issue MaTech backup rear sight with quick-adjust detent lever that lets you choose 8 range settings from 200 meters to 600 meters. Government Carbine – M4-style upper comes with M4 handguard that has dual-insulated aluminum shielding for greater heat protection. A2 style front sight has side-mounted sling swivel that allows sling carry with a grenade or tear gas launcher installed. Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine (ALEC) - Upper receiver and handguard are machined from a single piece of aluminum for superb strength, with 14" of uninterrupted top rail space. Bottom rail removes for access the free-floated barrel and barrel nut. Low-profile gas-block includes a bayonet lug and integral flip-up front sight with A2-type post.
SPECS: Receiver – 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoat anodized, black. Barrel – 4140 carbon steel, black oxide finish. 16.1" (40.9cm) long. Chambered for 5.56mm NATO, chrome lined, 1-7" twist.
I saw that yesterday when browsing their new products.
Hey, when did Colt start using 4140 in their barrels??? Time to change the chart, Rob. 
That’s cool but aren’t those prices kinda high???
Cost way too much!
Yeah, kind of thinking the same thing.
Even with discount pricing, there are much better deals out there:
LOL, almost no chance COLT is using 4140. Typo. 
Whenever it says Colt, it carries a premium price. How about $40 for a gas tube.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4759/Product/GAS_TUBE_ASSEMBLY__SHORT
Price is about in line with SAW:
I like Brownells, but just about everything they sell is overpriced.
I was going to say, I don’t blame Brownells, this is pretty much what you pay for Colt uppers from anyone else. Besides, I like Brownells magazines and their prices on PMags is fair.
You can just about buy a complete Colt rifle for that much…:rolleyes: