AR-15 Complete Uppers
A high-quality AR-15 Complete Upper is crucial when assembling or upgrading your rifle, directly influencing accuracy, reliability, and overall performance. Our collection features premium AR-15 complete uppers designed for effortless integration, precision accuracy, and consistent function. Each complete upper receiver includes all essential components to quickly finalize your AR-15 build—such as barrels, handguards, gas systems, bolt carrier groups (BCGs), charging handles, and muzzle devices.
Whether embarking on your first AR-15 build or enhancing your current setup, our complete uppers simplify the process and deliver exceptional results. Every component is manufactured to exact specifications from superior-quality materials, ensuring durability and dependable performance even under demanding conditions. These complete uppers are fully compatible with mil-spec lower receivers and facilitate seamless, hassle-free assembly.
Streamline your next AR-15 project—choose from industry-leading brands renowned for quality, precision, and reliability.
Key Features:
- Complete uppers fully assembled with essential components
- Precision-machined for exact fit and optimal performance
- Durable, corrosion-resistant construction
- Mil-spec compatibility ensures seamless integration
- Easy-to-install design ideal for new builds or upgrades
- Available in various calibers and configurations to match your needs
Technical Specifications:
- Compatibility: Mil-spec AR-15 Lower Receivers
- Barrel Material: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel or Stainless Steel
- Barrel Length Options: 10.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
- Gas System: Carbine, Mid-length, Rifle-length (varies by configuration)
- Finish: Corrosion-resistant coatings (Nitride, Phosphate, Stainless Steel)
- Components Included: Barrel, Upper Receiver, Handguard, Bolt Carrier Group (BCG), Charging Handle, Gas Block & Tube, Muzzle Device
From first-time AR-15 enthusiasts to experienced sharpshooters, our AR-15 Complete Uppers deliver simplicity, dependability, and precision you can trust. Build your rifle right first with a premium upper from our trusted selection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: What components are included in an AR-15 complete upper?
A: A complete AR-15 upper typically includes the upper receiver, barrel, handguard, gas block, gas tube, bolt carrier group (BCG), charging handle, and muzzle device.
Q: Are AR-15 complete uppers compatible with all lower receivers?
A: Our AR-15 complete uppers are fully compatible with standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers.
Q: Do I need specialized tools to install an AR-15 complete upper?
A: No special tools are required. Installation typically involves just the takedown and pivot pins, allowing for quick and easy assembly.
Q: How long does it take to install a complete AR-15 upper?
A: Installation is quick and straightforward, often taking just a few minutes, even for beginners.
Q: Can I upgrade or customize components of my complete upper later?
A: Absolutely. Many AR-15 enthusiasts begin with a complete upper and later upgrade individual components like barrels, handguards, BCGs, or muzzle devices based on their specific preferences and shooting needs.
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16" AR 15 "Tiger King" Complete Upper W/12" M-LOK Handguard
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $399.95$339.9516" 5.56 NATO "Tiger King" AR 15 Complete Upper with 12" M-LOK Handguard Top-Tier Performance, Ready Out of the Box The "Tiger King" Complete AR-15 Upper from Black Rifle Depot delivers reliable performance and exceptional quality straight from the...MSRP: $399.95$339.95 -
16" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Midlength Ultralight M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $334.95$299.9516" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Midlength Ultralight M-LOK Upper Assembly The Black Rifle Depot 16" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Midlength Ultralight M-LOK AR 15 Complete Upper Assembly is designed for the shooter who demands both performance and style. The 16" 5.56...MSRP: $334.95$299.95 -
16" Patriot 5.56 NATO AR-15 Complete Upper
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $569.95$479.9516" Patriot 5.56 NATO AR 15 Upper Complete, High-Quality Performance Right Out of the Box The 16" Patriot 5.56 NATO AR-15 Upper from Black Rifle Depot is designed for maximum performance and convenience. This fully assembled, test-fired upper receiver is...MSRP: $569.95$479.95 -
16" 5.56 Left Handed AR-15 Complete Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $499.95$479.9516" 5.56 Left Handed AR 15 Upper Assembly The 16" 5.56 Left Handed AR 15 Upper Assembly features a 15” M-Lok Handguard, engineered specifically for left-handed shooters. Built on a left-handed AR 15 upper receiver, these uppers offer enhanced...MSRP: $499.95$479.95 -
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20" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $399.95$359.9520" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM M-LOK Upper Assembly This is a high quality 20 inch upper assembly that works as good as it looks. it is built using a top tier mil-spec forged upper receiver, a 5.56 Mil-Spec Steel Black Nitrided Barrel, an APOC Armory black Nitride...MSRP: $399.95$359.95 -
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10.5" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Carbine M-LOK AR 15 Complete Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $329.95$299.9510.5" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly The 10.5" 5.56 Gov/SOCOM Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly is crafted with top-tier components to ensure flawless performance. Built on a mil-spec forged upper receiver, it features a robust steel gas block,...MSRP: $329.95$299.95 -
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16" 5.56 SOCOM Quad Rail AR-15 Complete Upper
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $329.95$309.9516" 5.56 SOCOM Quad Rail Complete Upper Affordable, Reliable, and Built for Performance The 16" 5.56 SOCOM Quad Rail Complete Upper is designed to deliver exceptional performance without breaking the bank. Featuring a BRD 16" SOCOM barrel with a 1:7...MSRP: $329.95$309.95 -
16" Gov Mid M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $339.95 - $379.95$259.95 - $279.9516" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Mid length M-LOK AR 15 Upper Assembly Premium Performance Upper Assembly for Tactical, Competition, or Recreational Use The 16" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Mid-Length M-LOK AR 15 Upper Assembly is crafted for serious shooters...MSRP: $339.95 - $379.95$259.95 - $279.95 -
16" 5.56 Black Nitride Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $309.99$249.9516" 5.56 Black Nitride Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly Engineered for reliable performance in a compact package, the 16″ 5.56 Black Nitride Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly is ideal for builders who want battle-ready quality without...MSRP: $309.99$249.95 -
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Premium 16" .223 Wylde Government Midlength Superlight M-LOK AR-15 Complete Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $349.95$314.95Premium 16" .223 Wylde Government Midlength Superlight M-LOK Upper Assembly High-Performance Upper for Superior Accuracy and Reliability The Premium 16" .223 Wylde Government Midlength Superlight M-LOK Upper Assembly is crafted with top-tier components...MSRP: $349.95$314.95 -
10.5" Slick Side Billet 5.56 Nitride Carbine M-LOK AR-15 Complete Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $299.95$249.9510.5" Slick Side Billet 5.56 Nitride Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly Precision and Durability for Compact AR-15 Builds Enhance your AR-15 with the 10.5" Slick Side Billet 5.56 Nitride Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly. This high-quality assembly combines a sleek...MSRP: $299.95$249.95 -
16" Carbine 5.56 NATO 1:7 Complete Upper
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $389.95$329.9516" Carbine 5.56 NATO 1:7 Complete Upper Who doesn't like a nice quad rail This upper also features a 16" BCA barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist and a carbine length gas system. This upper uses a nitrided steel gas block from APOC Armory as...MSRP: $389.95$329.95 -
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16" AR 15 CA Compliant Mid Length Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
$299.95Aim Sports 16" AR15 CA Compliant Mid Length Upper Assembly This is a great California compliant AR15 upper assembly from Black Rifle Depot. It is an affordable upper made with quality parts you can count on. Remember that Black Rifle Depot is...$299.95 -
10.3" Carbine 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $329.99$299.9510.3" Carbine 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly Built for short-barrel performance without cutting corners. The 10.3" 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly is a compact, hard-use option built for reliability and consistent performance. It features a...MSRP: $329.99$299.95 -
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Premium Series 16″ 5.56 Upper Assembly w/ Rosco Barrel and Geissele MK14
Black Rifle Depot
$549.95Premium Series 16″ 5.56 Upper Assembly w/ Rosco Barrel and Geissele MK14 Built on a top tier 7075 forged upper receiver and fitted with the popular 16″ Bloodline Midlength Nitride Barrel from Rosco Manufacturing, this premium barreled upper...$549.95 -
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12.5" 5.56 NATO Government Carbine M-LOK AR-15 Complete Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $329.95$299.9512.5" 5.56 NATO Government Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly High-Quality Performance with Precision Craftsmanship Experience unmatched reliability and performance with the 12.5" 5.56 NATO Government Carbine M-LOK Upper Assembly. Built with premium components...MSRP: $329.95$299.95 -
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16" 5.56 Phosphate Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $314.99$259.9516" 5.56 Phosphate Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly No shortcuts. Just rock-solid reliability and accuracy. The 16" 5.56 Phosphate Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly delivers dependable, sub-MOA performance using carefully selected components...MSRP: $314.99$259.95 -
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20" 5.56 Phosphate Rifle M-LOK Government Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $399.95$289.9520" 5.56 Phosphate Rifle M-LOK Government Upper Assembly The 20" 5.56 Phosphate Rifle M-LOK Government Upper Assembly is built for shooters who value accuracy, durability, and full-length performance. Featuring a 20-inch government-profile barrel with a...MSRP: $399.95$289.95 -
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14.5" 5.56 NATO M4A1 SOCOM Carbine Complete Upper w/ FSB
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $799.95$669.9514.5" 5.56 NATO M4A1 SOCOM Carbine Complete Upper w/ FSB M4A1 Block 1 SOCOM Complete Upper – Military-Grade Performance and Precision The M4A1 Block 1 SOCOM Complete Upper is built to deliver unmatched precision and reliability for shooters who...MSRP: $799.95$669.95 -
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16" 5.56 Black Nitride 1:9 Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $299.99$249.9516" 5.56 Black Nitride 1:9 Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly Built to outperform—reliability meets precision. The 16″ 5.56 Black Nitride 1:9 Carbine M-LOK Government Upper Assembly is a no-compromise solution for shooters who demand...MSRP: $299.99$249.95 -
16" Billet Slick Side 5.56 Parkerized Mid-Length 1:7 M-LOK AR-15 Complete Upper
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $429.95 - $454.95$389.95 - $419.9516" Billet Slick Side 5.56 Parkerized Mid-Length 1:7 M-LOK Complete Upper This is an affordable AR-15 upper assembly without cutting corners. This means using a nitrided steel gas block from an American Manufacturer as opposed to aluminum, quality...MSRP: $429.95 - $454.95$389.95 - $419.95 -
8" Pistol 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $299.99$279.958" Pistol 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly No corners cut—just dependable performance in a compact platform. The 8" 5.56 Government M-LOK Upper Assembly delivers affordability without compromise. Built around a nitride-treated 5.56 NATO barrel,...MSRP: $299.99$279.95 -
Premium 16" .223 Wylde Gov Mid M-LOK Complete Upper
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $469.95$399.95Premium 16" .223 Wylde Gov Mid M-LOK Complete Upper We wanted to build an affordable upper assembly without cutting corners. This means using a nitrided steel gas block from an American Manufacturer as opposed to aluminum, quality American Made...MSRP: $469.95$399.95 -
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Sport 16" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Midlength M-LOK Upper Assembly
Black Rifle Depot
MSRP: $323.95$289.95Sport 16" 5.56 Gov / SOCOM Midlength M-LOK Upper Assembly Superior Craftsmanship for Reliable and Accurate Shooting Upgrade your AR-15 with this top-tier upper assembly, designed for shooters who demand quality without compromise. Featuring a mil-spec...MSRP: $323.95$289.95
What Is an AR-15 Complete Upper?
An AR-15 Complete Upper includes all the upper receiver components pre-assembled, saving you time and effort. These components typically include:
- Upper receiver
- Barrel
- Gas system
- Handguard
- Bolt Carrier Group (BCG)
- Charging handle
Purchasing a complete AR-15 upper is an excellent way to ensure compatibility and quality without the hassle of assembling individual parts. Many shooters prefer this route for convenience and reliability.
Why Choose AR-15 Complete Uppers?
Choosing an AR-15 complete upper has several benefits:
- Ease of Use: Complete uppers eliminate the guesswork of assembling parts, making them ideal for beginners and experienced users.
- Performance Assurance: Pre-assembled uppers are often tested for quality, ensuring optimal performance right out of the box.
- Customization Potential: Pairing a complete upper with your choice of lower allows for a personalized firearm tailored to your shooting style.
Types of AR-15 Complete Uppers for Sale
Our collection features a variety of AR-15 complete uppers, ensuring something for every shooter. Here are some popular options:
- Aero Precision Complete Uppers: Renowned for its reliability and durability, Aero offers premium uppers ideal for tactical and recreational shooting.
- AR-15 Complete Uppers 5.56/.223: Designed for the most common calibers, these uppers are perfect for various applications, from target shooting to home defense.
- Complete AR-15 Upper with Bolt Carrier Group: These come fully equipped with a high-quality BCG, making them a complete plug-and-play solution.
- AR-15 Complete Pistol Upper: Options are usually 7.5" and 10.5", but there are many different lengths
under 16".
Each type caters to different preferences and budgets, ensuring you find the best AR-15 completed uppers for your needs.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an AR-15 Complete Upper
Selecting the right complete upper for your AR-15 involves understanding key factors:
- Caliber Compatibility: Ensure the upper matches your intended caliber, such as 5.56/.223, .300 Blackout, or 6.5 Grendel.
- Barrel Length: Choose a barrel length suited to your application, from 10.5 inches for CQB setups to 20 inches for long-range precision.
- Brand Reputation: Opt for trusted manufacturers for quality assurance.
- Material and Finish: Consider durable materials like 7075-T6 aluminum and corrosion-resistant finishes like nitride or phosphate.
- Purpose: Choose the correct configuration to define your shooting goals for hunting, competition, or home defense.
FAQs: How Do I Know Which Complete Uppers Are for AR-15?
- What Makes an Upper Compatible with My AR-15?
- Ensure the upper matches your lower receiver’s specifications (e.g., Mil-Spec vs. proprietary designs).
- Can I Use a Complete Upper with Any Lower?
- Yes, provided they follow the exact specifications, such as caliber and buffer system compatibility.
- How Do I Choose the Right Barrel Length?
- Consider your intended use—shorter barrels for maneuverability and longer for accuracy.
- Are Blemished Uppers Reliable?
- Yes, blemished uppers typically have minor cosmetic flaws that do not affect functionality.
- Do Complete Uppers Come with a Warranty?
- Most reputable brands provide warranties, ensuring peace of mind with your purchase.
- What Calibers Are Available for AR-15 Complete Uppers?
- Common calibers include 5.56/.223, .300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, and .224 Valkyrie.
- Should I Choose a Complete Upper with or Without a BCG?
- If you need a turnkey solution, opt for an upper with a BCG. Otherwise, you can source a separate BCG for customization.
- What Handguard Options Are Available?
- Handguards are available in free-floating and drop-in styles, in materials ranging from aluminum to polymer. Free-floating handguards are preferred for accuracy.
Find the Best AR-15 Complete Uppers
Discovering the right AR-15 complete upper for your firearm is crucial to achieving optimal performance. Our diverse selection provides options that cater to various shooting styles and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight setup for tactical scenarios or a durable option for long-range precision, we have you covered. Consider factors such as caliber, barrel length, and intended use to make a choice that fits your needs effectively and enhances your shooting experience.