Spike's Tactical 16" M4 LE upper.
Spike's Tactical sent us an 16" M4 style upper receiver group. While Spike's Tactical may not be a name you are familiar with, they have been pushing forward with a solid product that offers a lot of bang for the buck. In this case, you can pick up the complete upper receiver group, which includes the Charging Handle, Bolt Carrier Group and Hand Guards for $525. When you compare that to a lot of other AR15/ M16 uppers you find for sale, it's more than just a little competitive, and it carries a quality with it that many of the more expensive uppers wished they did.
If you are looking to buy an AR15, remember that you need to pick up the lower receiver from a gun store, or dealer that has a Federal Firearms License (FFL). The upper receiver can be purchased online, or through your local shop. Anyone reading this is aware that all you need to do is pop in the take down pins to get a complete carbine, so it's worth saving some money if you are looking to make a weapon purchase. I would also remind everyone that when you are comparing prices, it is common for upper receivers to be sold without Hand Guards, Charging Handles or Bolt Carrier Groups, make sure you are getting everything you need before you make you purchase.
Spike's Tactical has a nice list of features, but instead of taking my word for it, you can click on the below picture and jump to the rest of the review. Lots of pictures illustrate the features instead of just listing them.
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Spike's Tactical M4 flat top upper receiver
T-markings
Machined from a 7075 T6 Mil-Spec Forging
Mil-Spec Type III Hardcoat Anodized finish
M4 barrel extension with matching M4 barrel extension, Chrome chamber and bore, 5.56mm Nato chamber
Barrel is 4150 Chromoly Vanadium Alloy, 1:7 Twist, Magnetic particle testing on every barrel, Phosphate finish
M4 Profile with Carbine length gas system with properly timed A2 Flash Suppressor
Barrel is Phosphate finished under the F marked A2 front site base
The M16 carriers are Chrome lined with a Mil-Spec phosphate finish.
Forged Mil-Spec carrier key with properly staked with Grade 8 hardware
MP tested bolt
Each extractor is fitted with a Mil-Spec black insert and Mil-Spec Viton o-ring
Double heat shield M4 hand guards
Each upper also comes with an ST-T2 buffer
Properly timed and torqued barrel nut with a perfectly centered gas tube
Overall fit and finish of all parts were free of blemishes, all coatings were even, there were no scratches or gouges found anywhere on the ST M4 LE Upper
In short, this gives a nice list of quality features at a good price.
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