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Currently I have a Century Arms Saiga AK and a AR-15 that consists of a Rock River lower and a Model 1 sales upper. I'm not terribly happy with the AK in general and I built the AR when overall cost was of major concern for me. They are both wearing pretty cheap optics as well. Well..... I got a new (better paying) job last year. I saved pretty much every penny I made and paid off all my debt except for my house. I also managed to put a nice little chunk of change in savings. So, for the first time in my adult life I can make a fairly major purchase without cheaping out so I have decided to upgrade my rifle. I am thinking of selling both the AK and AR and turning around and building a nice mil spec, light weight AR-15 carbine with high quality optics. My first question is on uppers. I know that Colt and Daniel Defense are two big names when it comes to mil spec uppers. Are they the end all be all or is some of what I am paying for the name? I'll pay the extra 2-300 bucks if am getting a true return on that investment. I have heard good things about Spikes tactical but the lower cost makes me a bit nervous. Are they on par with Colt and DD or are they cheaper for a reason? First and foremost I am looking for quality.
Secondly I am interested in a quality optic. I am leaning heavily towards an Aimpoint T1 micro (to save on weight instead of a standard Aimpoint) with a 4x magnifier in a flip to side mount. Anyone have any experience with this setup? Does the smaller T1 work well with a magnifier? Over all I am trying to keep the rifle as light as possible. The only other accessory on the gun will be a light.
Currently I have a Century Arms Saiga AK and a AR-15 that consists of a Rock River lower and a Model 1 sales upper. I'm not terribly happy with the AK in general and I built the AR when overall cost was of major concern for me. They are both wearing pretty cheap optics as well. Well..... I got a new (better paying) job last year. I saved pretty much every penny I made and paid off all my debt except for my house. I also managed to put a nice little chunk of change in savings. So, for the first time in my adult life I can make a fairly major purchase without cheaping out so I have decided to upgrade my rifle. I am thinking of selling both the AK and AR and turning around and building a nice mil spec, light weight AR-15 carbine with high quality optics. My first question is on uppers. I know that Colt and Daniel Defense are two big names when it comes to mil spec uppers. Are they the end all be all or is some of what I am paying for the name? I'll pay the extra 2-300 bucks if am getting a true return on that investment. I have heard good things about Spikes tactical but the lower cost makes me a bit nervous. Are they on par with Colt and DD or are they cheaper for a reason? First and foremost I am looking for quality.
Secondly I am interested in a quality optic. I am leaning heavily towards an Aimpoint T1 micro (to save on weight instead of a standard Aimpoint) with a 4x magnifier in a flip to side mount. Anyone have any experience with this setup? Does the smaller T1 work well with a magnifier? Over all I am trying to keep the rifle as light as possible. The only other accessory on the gun will be a light.