XTS stripped upper receiver mates cleanly with my forged lower. Anodize is consistent matte black. Standard milspec dimensions accept all parts. Forward assist and dust cover holes are correctly bored. Budget upper that performs reliably.




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XTS
Overview
The XTS Stripped AR-15 Upper Receiver is a bare upper designed for builders who want to customize their AR-15 platform from the ground up. It provides the foundation for your build, allowing you to select your preferred components, such as barrels and handguards, to create a personalized setup. This upper receiver is commonly utilized in builds with a carbine gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a versatile choice for a range of applications.
Based on build data

Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 Gas Block Assembly Low Profile .750 Steel Black

Aero Precision Ar-15 Ejection Port Cover Assembly

Wilson Combat Wc-15 Billet Lower Receiver

Wmd Guns 5.56 Ar-15 Bolt Carrier Group With Hammer - NiB-X Finish

Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 16.5" Threaded Fluted Barrel 1-8 Twist

Strike Industries Collar Adjustable Gas Block
Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 Gas Block Assembly Low Profile .750 Steel Black | 4 | |
| Aero Precision Ar-15 Ejection Port Cover Assembly | 4 | |
| Wilson Combat Wc-15 Billet Lower Receiver | 4 | |
| Wmd Guns 5.56 Ar-15 Bolt Carrier Group With Hammer - NiB-X Finish | 4 | |
| Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 16.5" Threaded Fluted Barrel 1-8 Twist | 3 | |
| Strike Industries Collar Adjustable Gas Block | 3 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 100% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 57.1% |
| .223 Wylde | 14.3% |
| 300 Blackout | 14.3% |
| 9mm | 14.3% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pistol | 37.5% |
| Carbine | 25% |
| Mid-Length | 25% |
| Blowback | 12.5% |
Builds in the community that include the Xts Stripped Ar-15 Upper Receiver
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 12 | $653.37 |
![]() | 10 | $607.45 |
![]() | 13 | $603.33 |
![]() | 12 | $847.63 |
![]() | 24 | $913.44 |
![]() | 25 | $2151.04 |
![]() | 16 | $774.75 |
![]() | 19 | $622.51 |
![]() | 9 | $626.04 |
![]() | 21 | $2188.35 |
1 global rating
XTS stripped upper receiver mates cleanly with my forged lower. Anodize is consistent matte black. Standard milspec dimensions accept all parts. Forward assist and dust cover holes are correctly bored. Budget upper that performs reliably.