Side charging AR15

[Magdump]

Looks like I'm pretty much decided on the Gibbz G4 side charging upper receiver. Are there any other options I should consider? I want a left side charging, non-reciprocating stripped upper.

Here's a link to the Gibbz upper:

https://gibbzarms.com/product/g4-side-charging-upper-receiver/

 

[NKD]

I have two buddy's who have the gibbs, both on PCC's. Helped build one of them. Was very impressed with the quality of them.

@Slacker @Edg890

 

[tod0987]

Joe Bobs outdoors sells a Spartan side charging lower that appears to be a copy of the Gibbs. I don't remember seeing any markings. I'm running it on my AR-45. I like it and any new builds will use one. It has a piece to fill in where the charging handle is to prevent blow back into your face if you shoot suppressed.

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Sp...ocating-Billet-Upper-p/jb-non-recip-upper.htm

 

[Slacker]

Love my Gibbz upper.
Add an oversized bolt release and locking it back is a one handed operation.
I think mine is a Seekins.

 

[tod0987]

Slacker brings up a good point for those with uncommon builds. I went with a Magpul Bad lever to lock it back since I don't have LRHO (that said his does look interesting). I pull it back with left hand and use the right index finger to actuate the release to hold the bolt open. If you're going with a normal build in 223/300blk or a pistol caliber lower with LRHO this isn't an issue, but I will say having the left hand charging is a lot easier than actuating the old bolt charging handle to get the bolt to stay open.

(empty mag, hammer dropped)

 

[Geerubb]

I have the spartan from Joe bobs. It looks just like the ones pictures. The build quality is impressive.

 

[Edg890]

Here’s my Gibbz upper and lower which @NKD helped me build. If you go with their upper I would consider using their lower or possible QC10 like @Slacker did. It should run right out the gate if you go that rout. Use Gibbz10 for 10% off.