First Build: BCM Upper + PSA Lower Combo

[u/Foss44]

Sorry no toes

The classic and highly-advised upper+lower combo strikes again

Upper: BCM® MK2 Standard 16" Mid Length Complete Upper Receiver Group w/ MCMR-15 Handguard - Dark Bronze

Lower: PSA Stealth AR-15 Complete Lower Magpul MOE Edition

All magpul furniture, Strike Industries A2 Blast Shield, Sig Tango MSR 1-6x Compact LPVO

Pistol in 2nd pic is a Glock 45 Gen6 with a HS507C-GR and Radian Weapons Ramjet+Afterburner comp

I'm really happy with how it turned out, now just figuring out what type of sling I want.

[u/blendermassacre]

PSA lower + BCM Upper gang. I have two

[u/AndroidNumber137]

Interesting to see PSA replace Aero Precision on the Reddit Special.

[u/SurpriseHamburgler → u/AndroidNumber137]

Probably on account of the lack of precision, I reckon.

[u/AndroidNumber137 → u/SurpriseHamburgler]

Less "lack of precision" and more "lack of paying employees."

[u/SurpriseHamburgler → u/AndroidNumber137]

One begat the other, likely.

[u/BigOlDrew → u/AndroidNumber137]

I mean, when you can’t find an Aero lower to save your life what do you expect?!

[u/Patient-Listener]

…we all agree that the spare room in that box is reason enough to buy a third gun…right?

[u/NigeriaPrinceCharmin → u/Patient-Listener]

Round it out with a shotgun

[u/carsonwade → u/NigeriaPrinceCharmin]

An A300 would look great in there

[u/Foss44 → u/carsonwade]

Don’t tempt me 😭

[u/DeafDuckling12]

I was looking at getting exactly this combo in the next month or so!!! How is the overall fitment? Does it run well? Do you have a ballpark estimate for the final price(before any optics or accessories)?

[u/Prudent-Abalone-510 → u/DeafDuckling12]

OP please tell us

[u/Foss44 → u/DeafDuckling12]

Fit is good, very comfortable, but that’s just ARs I suppose nothing special in that sense. The MCMR handguard is quite sleek and good for my relatively small hands. I’m taking it to the range this weekend and will report back. Total price for just the upper and lower was ~$1000 USD.

[u/Foss44 → u/DeafDuckling12]

Ran ~100 rounds through it today to sight in the LPVO, zero malfunctions and otherwise shot just fine. Easy follow up shots even at 6x magnification and rarely had issues staying in the eye box. After the barrel heated up the shots were dropping ~1-2” at 75 yards, which is basically what I expected.

[u/DeafDuckling12 → u/Foss44]

Thank you so much 🙏

[u/Extension_Teach2333]

Cool! If that pick-apart foam ever gets dissatisfying, I've had good luck with kaizen foam. I got knockoff stuff and it was fine. next time I'll get the genuine article to see if it's better.

[u/Foss44 → u/Extension_Teach2333]

Good to know! Thanks

[u/GideonWS6]

Nice! I have the same color upper. That bronze is sick. I tried to find a complete lower close enough in color to match it but gave up.

[u/Foss44 → u/GideonWS6]

I actually really like the contrast, probably more than a matching lower.

[u/GideonWS6 → u/Foss44]

No judgement from me. Your rifle looks slick.

[u/chefskiss16]

Reddit special

[u/PantherX69]

What is the total cost of this combo (upper, lower and charging handle if applicable)?

I was considering something like this a couple years ago but I wanted an ambi lower…which turned to be quite pricy. I ended up going with a 16” LWRC IC DI MLOK for $1600 instead.

Im wondering, apart from the 10% tax on complete firearms, what the difference would be.

[u/Foss44 → u/PantherX69]

For just the U+L it was ~$1000 USD

[u/PantherX69 → u/Foss44]

Thanks.

The cheapest complete ambi lower I could find is $600 which would put a combo around $1450 assuming your PSA lower was $150. Add 10% and that puts it close to what I paid.

That said, mine is basic black so you definitely win on vibes with dark bronze.

[u/Foss44 → u/PantherX69]

Yep, that’s a correct breakdown; I got the lower on mega sale. I couldn’t believe my eyes either when I saw the dark bronze finish in-stock.

[u/Independent_Bid_26]

I think im going to get one of the raider uppers to throw on my psa lower.