AR upper suggestions please...

by rob , Saturday, December 05, 2015, 08:34 (3280 days ago)

I got rid of my previous AR and bought a Mini-14 Tactical. It's not as accurate but it's good enough, extremely reliable with all ammo and I really like its operating system better overall. But I do have my Spikes lower I built with quality components and need to finish it off with a good upper. I want something in the way of an 18" mid length barrel that's accurate but I also don't want to go overboard and buy a Wilson upper for $1500 either (or whatever they cost today). I'm not opposed to buying the components and building it or just buying a complete upper. I just want something that's accurate and reliable when I'm done, a barrel that has the right sized gas port drilled in it, etc. I am leaning to a nitrided barrel. Not sure if I should go with a standard 5.56 or a Wylde chamber, etc. Just figured I'd ask you guys, get some advice and then go for it. Any particular brand or thing I should avoid? Thanks,

rob