Both are now available from Brownells as complete uppers. These seem like not quite comparable but strong quality level uppers.
Colt CCU - $550 w/o BCG or CH https://www.brownells./rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/le6960-ccu-upper-receiver-5-56-m-lok-black-sku160000445-120469-221172.aspx?sku=160-000-445
I’m interested in the more knowledgeable members’ assessment of a) which they’d personally buy if given the option between the two and b) the purpose for which they would use their choice, which obviously impacts a). What are the benefits to each?
Not presented, but something I’d like to read, is whether there is a reason to spend ~$500 (after adding to the CCU the purchase of ambi CH and BCG) more for the Geissele/DD option. In other words, is it that much better for Military or heavy Duty use.
If this topic is not technical enough and the moderators see the need to close or delete it, I’m not going to have a heart attack. I like to mine the experience of others. I’d buy either with a smile on my face.
On the KAC… I wasn’t (until now) aware they offered upper receiver groups for sale, otherwise I would consider that an possible inclusion. Of course, their price hovers about another $550-600 over the Geissele/DD. Serious question: Why that over the other two? Is it “worth” (subjective) the additional cost?
My including the Colt and Geissele/DD options are simply because both companies produce firearms/receiver groups that are used by the US military in 5.56.
The Colt CCU is good value, but I prefer more meat on the barrel. If you were to swap out the barrel and change the muzzle device, it would still be cheaper than the URG-I.
Of the two, I choose the URG-I. I’ve been interested in service rifle builds lately, so I’m currently waiting for it to be released.
I would do the Colt as someone said, unless you are into clones. But-either one, switch out the barrel, gas block and muzzle device and whatever lower you chose, must use an A5 or it won’t work or be accurate-don’t forget to paint the thing!
If the budget allows the Geissele this is the correct answer. Might as well spend a few more ducats and get a better KAC mousetrap and some good BUIS that make up some of the cost difference.
