re: Where is the best deal on AR-15 uppers?

Same here. I also like the fact that Essential Arms lowers are made here in LA. I already have a 20" bull barreled AR with full size A2 but stock but it was bought during the Clinton ban so it doesn't have a threaded barrel or bayonet lug. My build will be a 16". Can't wait to start putting things together. I get a kick reading all the forums for the different manufacturers. They all seem to have loyal supporters and I haven't seen any info that suggests any of them are noticeably better than the others when looking at the same upper set up.