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ZEV Technologies
Overview
The Zev Technologies AR-15 Forged Upper is a stripped upper receiver made from durable 7075-T6 aluminum, ensuring a solid foundation for your build. As a forged receiver, it provides enhanced strength and reliability, making it suitable for various applications within the AR-15 platform. This upper commonly appears in builds featuring a carbine gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, offering versatility for both tactical and recreational use.
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Zev Technologies AR-15 Forged Upper ranked #22 of the 844 upper receivers builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026, behind the Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Laser T-Markings, Hard Coated Anodized - 4-UR-M4, with about 1 in every 167 upper receivers added to builds. Up from #117 in September. Builds with this upper receiver are split between 5.56 NATO (56%) and .223 Wylde (21%), split between carbine-length (35%) and mid-length (30%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
It was in stock most times we checked in October 2026, and today 3 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $128.99, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $128.38 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds in the community that include the Zev Technologies Ar-15 Forged Upper
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 28 | $2630.88 |
![]() | 17 | $926.58 |
![]() | 15 | $1660.71 |
![]() | 25 | $4694.04 |
![]() | 22 | $1486.95 |
![]() | 30 | $2943.65 |
![]() | 29 | $2049.20 |
![]() | 16 | $1609.35 |
![]() | 20 | $1728.86 |
![]() | 29 | $6159.09 |
![]() | 21 | $1340.44 |
![]() | 14 | $1238.97 |
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