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FIREARM QUESTION: Is it easy to change an upper on my AR-15?             MAGA            
posted ago by bubadmt ago by bubadmt +14 / -0

I'm looking to buy a complete upper and swap it out. I have a Colt AR-15 that has the carry handle, so I want to be able to mount an optic on top and with the carry handle, it's a problem due to the ridiculous height, even if I put a picatinny rail on top of it.

  1. If I buy a complete upper, does it have everything I need installed on it out of the box, or do I need to install the bolt carrier, the charging handle etc? I have no idea how to do that.

  2. Is it simple enough that I can take it down and swap the upper by myself or do I need to take it to a gunsmith?

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– Tx50bmg 2 points ago +2 / -0

Upper swap is literally two pins, couldn't be easier. A complete upper will have everything you need, but I'd suggest you learn how to install/remove the BCG and charging handle because, well, you need to clean the dang thing at some point. ;).

If my pre-teen can build and strip an AR, there's no reason you can't. :)

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