AR 45 UPPER INFO NEEDED

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AR 45 UPPER INFO NEEDED

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Ok, who has one, whats the issues, what upper, barrel and bcg you got, and issues with feed, ejection, usual suspects, share what ya got, wanna put one together, and really don't want one in a pistol size, would rather go carbine, i know all the ups and downs, sideways thoughts, i want what i want. share the info if you've a mind too
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There was a time I thought I just had to have a 45acp carbine. I researched the idea, to death! Only to realize I wasn't going to get much advantage, ballistically, if I did,... so, I didn't.

Then I came across some info on the 45 Super caliber,... same bullet, same case, same chamber. I tried to do it in a pistol, with fair results, but, nothing to get all excited about.

My point?

I think a 45 Super caliber carbine would be very nice, indeed!!!

Just a suggestion,... enjoy! :D A great improvement over the 45acp, imo!

Also, FYI,... I forgot to mention,... with 45acp carbine ballistics not meeting my goal,... I went with 300 BLKOUT.



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So not exactly what you are asking for but...

I have a MechTech 45acp upper mated to a Charles Daly 1911 lower and it has been flawless for years. Only downside is the 10 rnd mag limit.
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knockonit wrote: March 7th, 2020, 9:59 am whats the issues
Wrong caliber.
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I know Young Manufacturing is working on a DI 45 acp ar15 in pistol or rifle.
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weenis wrote: March 8th, 2020, 8:05 am
knockonit wrote: March 7th, 2020, 9:59 am whats the issues
Wrong caliber.
Wrong caliber for What?
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some fella was chatting up a super 45, perhaps that was the reference
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Hmmm,... it's the same caliber gentlemen,... same bullet, same diameter, same brass length, same chamber measurements,... just loaded for more velocity,... what's the big diff?



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I have a DI Macon Armory 45ACP upper. With my Osprey Suppressor it is almost Hollywood quiet.
Rudy over at Macon Armory is very knowledgeable and could set you up easily with a DI or blowback 45 carbine.
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I'm running a 5" Olympic upper on a SBR lower with a Form 1 suppressor. It is a lot of fun to shoot.
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I built up an Olympic blowback upper on a Cav Arms MKII lower so I could use a bunch of grease gun mags I had.
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I then decided to get a dedicated GG mag lower for it and got a CNC lower finished for it. I also took the opportunity to update the upper with a different forearm and optic.
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I have been extremely happy with this and it is a ton of fun to shoot. I have had no real issues with it and it has been reliable for me. I shoot mostly cast bullets in it (200 SWC's and 230 FP's) and other than eventually needing cleaning (blowback can get dirty depending on the ammo) it is great.
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intel, a little more detail if time allows, length of barrel, buffer weight, ect.
i'm wanting to do a carbine length barrel, so have been reading nightmare tales of getting it "right", so more info is just a lot of help. and the biggy is finding a 16inch barrel in stock somewhere. that doens't cost as much as full built upper.

thanks to all for info
Rj
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knockonit wrote: March 11th, 2020, 7:53 am intel, a little more detail if time allows, length of barrel, buffer weight, ect.
i'm wanting to do a carbine length barrel, so have been reading nightmare tales of getting it "right", so more info is just a lot of help. and the biggy is finding a 16inch barrel in stock somewhere. that doens't cost as much as full built upper.

thanks to all for info
Rj
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