Anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced .22lr upper for an AR

[Saltwater60]

Palmetto state armory seems to have good ones reasonably priced and everyone else seems to be $500 for just the upper. That’s seems crazy to me. Unfortunately PSA has been out for months. Any thoughts? I build my entire last gun for around $500-$600 so paying $500 for just an upper seems wrong to me.
Bear creek arsenal gets horrible reviews so I do not want to bother with them. Lots of jams and stoppages from what I have heard.

 

[kev74]

Bear Creek Arsenal.

 

[kev74]

BC-22 | .22 LR Right Side Charging Upper | 16" Parkerized Heavy Barrel | 1:16 Twist | 15" MLOK

This high-quality exclusive branded 22 long rifle rimfire upper featuring the new handguard and flash hider from Bear Creek Arsenal will give you excellent results from plinking to small game hunting.

www.bearcreekarsenal.com

 

[PutnamCharlie]

Complete .22LR AR Upper Receiver Groups - RTB / CMMG Components

We refuse to use cheap plastic parts like some other well-known companies within the industry. Our 22 line of upper groups are made out of aircraft grade metal components just like Mil-Spec M4 uppers, so they look and feel like your defensive or duty rifles.

www.righttobear.com

 

[PutnamCharlie]

old school

Chiappa Firearms M4-22 Complete Upper .22 LR 16" Barrel 10-Rounds 2 Magazines

This Chiappa Firearms M4-22 Upper Receiver Kit will fit on any MIL-Spec lower receiver for perfect plinking or training. Chambered in .22 LR, this upper has a 16-inch barrel, comes with two 10-round magazines, and is finished in black. Get this upper receiver for your AR rifle build for the best...

grabagun.com

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

Did you consider a drop-in?

They can be finicky with lower power ammo. But CCI Minimags work great.

CMMG AR-15/M16 22LR BRAVO CONVERSION KITS | Brownells

 

[Saltwater60]

Did you consider a drop-in?

They can be finicky with lower power ammo. But CCI Minimags work great.

CMMG AR-15/M16 22LR BRAVO CONVERSION KITS | Brownells

I’d rather avoid that for accuracy purposes. It will piss my son off if he can’t hit his 1” circle spinner.

 

[Saltwater60]

BC-22 | .22 LR Right Side Charging Upper | 16" Parkerized Heavy Barrel | 1:16 Twist | 15" MLOK

This high-quality exclusive branded 22 long rifle rimfire upper featuring the new handguard and flash hider from Bear Creek Arsenal will give you excellent results from plinking to small game hunting.

www.bearcreekarsenal.com

They get pretty bad reviews so I’ll avoid them for this one.

 

[Saltwater60]

Complete .22LR AR Upper Receiver Groups - RTB / CMMG Components

We refuse to use cheap plastic parts like some other well-known companies within the industry. Our 22 line of upper groups are made out of aircraft grade metal components just like Mil-Spec M4 uppers, so they look and feel like your defensive or duty rifles.

www.righttobear.com

Thank you. This is who I saw in the past and could not remember the name for the life of me. I think I’ll go this route. Anyone have any experience with them?

 

[spat]

Did you consider a drop-in?

They can be finicky with lower power ammo. But CCI Minimags work great.

CMMG AR-15/M16 22LR BRAVO CONVERSION KITS | Brownells

I picked one of those up a couple weeks ago.

Initially it was being finicky, I couldn't get through
a mag without a misfire, but then I cleaned and lubed it with some Lucas gun oil and it hasn't missed a round yet.

 

[FRB]

Thank you. This is who I saw in the past and could not remember the name for the life of me. I think I’ll go this route. Anyone have any experience with them?

Love them...... excellent company to deal with. They specialize in 22lr for ar's...... go for it!

AR-15 Parts, Accessories & Upgrades | RightToBear.com is your friend!

Deal of the day right now only $364 RTB Complete 16" .22LR Upper Receiver - FDE | A2 | 12" M-LOK | BCG & CH

 

[FRB]

Then add in this place for ar22 joy: BoreBuddy

Our 22lr AR bolt weight system reduces bolt velocity, delaying case ejection and reducing the volume of gas and powder residue released from the ejection port, while eliminating the infamous 22lr AR bolt bounce. The bolt weight engages our bolt buffer at the rear of the BCG, further reducing noise and harshness for a truly refined and reliable system. Additionally, with a weight installed, your rifle will stay much cleaner.

 

[dsdmmat]

I use CMMG dedicated uppers on my AR 22s

 

[Saltwater60]

Love them...... excellent company to deal with. They specialize in 22lr for ar's...... go for it!

AR-15 Parts, Accessories & Upgrades | RightToBear.com is your friend!

Deal of the day right now only $364 RTB Complete 16" .22LR Upper Receiver - FDE | A2 | 12" M-LOK | BCG & CH

Thanks. I think that’s the upper I’m going with. I want it fairly light so I don’t need the 15” upper. I had never heard of them so I wanted to be sure they were a good company with some reliability.

 

[Saltwater60]

I bought the 12” railed upper, rock River arms 3.5# trigger LPK, and one 10 round magazine with extended takedown pins for stupid compliance. I also bought the mission first minimalist stock and buffer kit for $59.00. I thought for a stock and buffer kit that was cheap. All in about $600. More than I wanted to spend but it won’t get any easier so I just bought it. I don’t really care since I have plenty to spend and it’s for my kids to have fun with.
Thanks to all you for the suggestions and what’s great is no Tax applied!!!

 

[FRB]

Thanks. I think that’s the upper I’m going with. I want it fairly light so I don’t need the 15” upper. I had never heard of them so I wanted to be sure they were a good company with some reliability.

Welcome. They are an EXCELLENT Company! I stopped using PA because they charged tax, Joe Bob and RightToBear do not. Plus the names are better haha.

 

[Saltwater60]

Welcome. They are an EXCELLENT Company! I stopped using PA because they charged tax, Joe Bob and RightToBear do not. Plus the names are better haha.

I read a few forums and they seem to get as much praise as CMMG. Thanks again and I’m looking forward to getting it. Should be fun and my youngest seems excited and so does my wife. Now if we can only get rid of the stupid mag locks someday and the safe act prohibitions.

 

[1075tech]

Love them...... excellent company to deal with. They specialize in 22lr for ar's...... go for it!

AR-15 Parts, Accessories & Upgrades | RightToBear.com is your friend!

Deal of the day right now only $364 RTB Complete 16" .22LR Upper Receiver - FDE | A2 | 12" M-LOK | BCG & CH

Nice try @FRB , you almost cost me $400. If I'd had my wallet with me instead of leaving it in the basement last night, I'd be poorer.

 

[kev74]

Nice try @FRB , you almost cost me $400. If I'd had my wallet with me instead of leaving it in the basement last night, I'd be poorer.

Sale price is still up. Go get your wallet!

 

[Saltwater60]

Hasn’t shipped yet but Friday was Veterans Day and it’s a veteran owned ship so I can excuse that. Not a big deal I’m just excited to get it. I won’t use it for a while so no biggy.

 

[Saltwater60]

Looks like it all shipped today. I’ll put it together on Friday or Saturday. Works perfect since the wife is out of town this week for work.

 

[Saltwater60]

Looks like it will get here tomorrow.

 

[Saltwater60]

Done. It’s very nice.