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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.
Zev Technologies AR-15 Forged Upper ranked #168 of the 690 upper receivers builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #131 of the 1,636 upper receivers builders have added. Builds with this upper receiver are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (67%, then 300 Blackout 33%), split between carbine-length (25%) and mid-length (25%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
It was hard to find in August 2026, in stock on only 13 of the 23 days we checked, and today 3 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $128.38 to $115.54 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $128.38 at Optics Planet, above August's low of $115.54, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds in the community that include the Zev Technologies Ar-15 Forged Upper
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 28 | $2681.51 |
 | 17 | $993.66 |
 | 15 | $1754.70 |
 | 25 | $4821.28 |
 | 22 | $1458.58 |
 | 30 | $2943.97 |
 | 29 | $2042.37 |
 | 16 | $1591.33 |
| 20 | $1717.78 |
 | 29 | $6100.38 |
| 21 | $1319.75 |
| 14 | $1231.41 |
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Top reviews
ZEV Technologies forged upper is one of the best looking forged uppers Ive owned. Anodize is consistent. Forging marks are minimal. M4 feed ramps cut correctly. Mates with any quality lower with zero detectable play.
