Builds/Upper Receivers
AR builds with Colt upper receivers
These are the parts builders picked most often in builds with Colt upper receivers finished on GunPartPicker. At today's lowest prices the median parts list comes to $2,193, and most land between $983 and $4,553. The most common caliber is 5.56 NATO.
Median parts total
$2,193
Typical range
$983 to $4,553
Top caliber
5.56 NATO
Most chosen parts in builds with Colt upper receivers
- Lower Receiver23%Colt M4 Commando 5.56mm Semi-Auto Lower Receiver Assembly
- Barrel20%Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7
- Handguard21%TacFire Maximize Your AR-15's Potential
- Bolt Carrier Group12%Aero Precision AR-15 5.56 BCG W/C158 Bolt
- Trigger18%Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
- Charging Handle22%Aero Precision AR-15 Breach Charging Handle Ambidextrous
- Muzzle Device15%SureFire SOCOM 4 Prong 5.56 Flash Hider
- Stock8%Daniel Defense Collapsible Mil-Spec Buttstock
- Buffer28%CMMG AR-15 Carbine Buffer Assembly
- Pistol Grip20%Timber Creek Enforcer AR Pistol Grip
- Optic13%EOTECH 3x30.5mm X 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sight
- Optic Mount45%Weaver Multi-Slot Base
| Slot | Most chosen | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Receiver | Colt M4 Commando 5.56mm Semi-Auto Lower Receiver Assemblybuilds | 23% |
| Barrel | Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7builds | 20% |
| Handguard | TacFire Maximize Your AR-15's Potentialbuilds | 21% |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Aero Precision AR-15 5.56 BCG W/C158 Boltbuilds | 12% |
| Trigger | Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Triggerbuilds | 18% |
| Charging Handle | Aero Precision AR-15 Breach Charging Handle Ambidextrousbuilds | 22% |
| Muzzle Device | SureFire SOCOM 4 Prong 5.56 Flash Hiderbuilds | 15% |
| Stock | Daniel Defense Collapsible Mil-Spec Buttstockbuilds | 8% |
| Buffer | CMMG AR-15 Carbine Buffer Assemblybuilds | 28% |
| Pistol Grip | Timber Creek Enforcer AR Pistol Gripbuilds | 20% |
| Optic | EOTECH 3x30.5mm X 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sightbuilds | 13% |
| Optic Mount | Weaver Multi-Slot Basebuilds | 45% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a build with Colt upper receivers cost?
The median parts list is $2,193, with most between $983 and $4,553, using each part's lowest in stock price today. Open any part for store by store prices.
What parts go with Colt upper receivers?
Colt M4 Commando 5.56mm Semi-Auto Lower Receiver Assembly is the most chosen lower receiver (23% of builds with one); Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 is the most chosen barrel (20% of builds with one); TacFire Maximize Your AR-15's Potential is the most chosen handguard (21% of builds with one); Aero Precision AR-15 5.56 BCG W/C158 Bolt is the most chosen bolt carrier group (12% of builds with one).
What calibers do builds with Colt upper receivers use?
Most run 5.56 NATO (43%), .223 Wylde (42%), .223 Remington (1%).
Shares come from builds finished on GunPartPicker. The price range totals a sample of recent builds at each part's lowest in stock price today; open a part for prices at every store. Want your own? Start an AR-15, AR-10 or AR-9 build.