The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by August

So, my question is should I have the throat of my 223 AR lengthened at great expense, aggravation and possible risk involved with finding a Gun Smith experienced and equipped to do this properly and hoping he doesn't screw it up.

OR

Wait for prices to come down some more and buy a whole new upper for my AR that is already chambered for 5.56? (presently about $500-$1K).

I'd wait for the prices to come down. I just did a quick image search on the Colt Sporter II 1988. Does your rifle have the fixed A2 carrying handle? If so, i'd definitely wait for the prices to come down, or for a screaming deal, and then get a 5.56 chambered flat top upper reciever. That way, you open yourself up for accessory options. A red dot scope with a magpul mbus cowitness for example.

Also, you keep your rifles original reciever intact and unaltered/undamaged, which gives you the option to revert the rifle back to it's original form.