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The 11.5-inch AR is one of the best-balanced short 5.56 configurations available. It remains compact enough for moving around vehicles, barriers, and tight spaces, but gives a carbine-length gas system more dwell time—and the ammunition more velocity—than the common 10.3- and 10.5-inch setups.
Right now, Palmetto State Armory has its PSA 11.5-inch 5.56 NATO FDE upper with BCG and charging handle marked down from $339.99 to $289.99. This is a discount on an upper that already includes the two components frequently missing from other packages.
Top Features
- 11.5” 5.56 NATO barrel with 1:7 twist for popular defensive and range loads
- Nitride-treated 4150V CMV barrel for durability and corrosion resistance
- 10.5” lightweight FDE M-LOK handguard for easy accessory mounting
- Carpenter 158 bolt with full-auto profile bolt carrier group included
- Charging handle included, no need to buy the basics separately
Why Shooters Love It
An 11.5-inch barrel occupies a useful middle ground. It gives up velocity compared with a 16-inch rifle, but it is noticeably shorter and handier. Compared with an ultra-short 10.3- or 10.5-inch barrel using the same carbine-length gas system, that extra inch provides additional dwell time and generally creates a more forgiving operating window.
The 1:7 twist is also a practical choice for the full range of common 5.56 ammunition, from inexpensive 55-grain training loads to heavier 62-, 69-, and 77-grain defensive or match loads. For more on the tradeoffs, read AmmoLand’s guide to AR-15 barrel length.
Customer Testimonials
- “I was going for a loose clone of the Army’s URGI and this Upper Receiver did the job wonderfully! I could not be more pleased with how it turned out. I am very excited to buy from PSA again for future builds! 10/10 would absolutely recommend!”
- “Quality is fantastic. Looks even better. Paired this with a psa pistol lower. I am a huge fan so far. Plan to go out a few hundred rounds through it next weekend and I don’t expect any issues. Would 100% buy again.”
- “I was a bit skeptical of building a ar online. But it was very easy. My parts were shipped fast and easy. I was very impressed with the look and quality of the Psa products. Looking forward to another build.”
Unbeatable Price
- Regular Price:
$339.99 - Current Price: $289.99
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