"Model 1" AR15 parts......

Sig229 · November 26th, 2006, 12:06 AM

In my lifetime, I have built probably 15 different AR 15's and M16's suing many makes of lowers and various upper receiver manufactures.

But all have been name brand and/or US Government contracted uppers. In other words, all Mil-Spec stuff.

Well, I was wondering if any of you fine folks here on the board have any experience Model 1 upper receivers. Im only interested in their Chrome Lined bore and chamber (5.56mm bore) uppers.
http://www.model1sales.com/item-deta...e=um414pre.gif

I was wondering what you thought and how do they stack up to RRA and Bushmaster uppers.

I believe the uppers from this place have the "A" marked on them, meaning they were forged at the Anchor Harvey plant.
But that doesn't tell me who made the barrels and who chrome lined them? I was thinking may Wilson Combat made them.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

HotGuns · November 26th, 2006, 01:02 AM

I've got a .300 Fireball tophalf that I use.

It seems to be as good as my other two Bushmasters. Several of my friends have them in various calibers. So far, no complaints. They are good to deal with. I emailed the owner with several questions and got prompt responses.

I'd have no qualms about ordering from them again.

Hobbes · November 26th, 2006, 01:59 PM

No personal experience, but I have heard they have weak bolts. You may want to order one with no bolt and use a Colt or LMT.

I have also heard numerous horror stories about their customer service.

November 26th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#1
Sig229 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania and West Virginia Posts: 524	"Model 1" AR15 parts...... In my lifetime, I have built probably 15 different AR 15's and M16's suing many makes of lowers and various upper receiver manufactures. But all have been name brand and/or US Government contracted uppers. In other words, all Mil-Spec stuff. Well, I was wondering if any of you fine folks here on the board have any experience Model 1 upper receivers. Im only interested in their Chrome Lined bore and chamber (5.56mm bore) uppers. http://www.model1sales.com/item-deta...e=um414pre.gif I was wondering what you thought and how do they stack up to RRA and Bushmaster uppers. I believe the uppers from this place have the "A" marked on them, meaning they were forged at the Anchor Harvey plant. But that doesn't tell me who made the barrels and who chrome lined them? I was thinking may Wilson Combat made them. Any information would be greatly appreciated! __________________ *A "CCW" Is NOT* a Carry License. Its your Concealed Carry Weapon!**

November 26th, 2006, 01:02 AM	#2
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,880	I've got a .300 Fireball tophalf that I use. It seems to be as good as my other two Bushmasters. Several of my friends have them in various calibers. So far, no complaints. They are good to deal with. I emailed the owner with several questions and got prompt responses. I'd have no qualms about ordering from them again. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. If you are a socialist loving,left wing, limp wristed,girly man that is afraid to hear the truth and you whine about being "offended" because you arent smart enough to handle the truth, go find someone else to talk to...

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November 26th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#3
Hobbes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Centralia, VA Posts: 384	No personal experience, but I have heard they have weak bolts. You may want to order one with no bolt and use a Colt or LMT. I have also heard numerous horror stories about their customer service.