Hello all,
I have a new JP CTR-02 16" upper, fully assembled, that I bought never fired, used. I have the option of buying a CTR-02 stripped upper/lower combo ($900), or a JP-15 stripped upper/lower combo ($500). I don't have the option of just buying a CTR-02 lower (I'm in Canada and the parts are hard to come by).
Should I disassemble the upper and install all the parts on a new JP-15 upper/lower to save money and weight, or buy the CTR-02 lower and sell the stripped upper?
My concerns are, replicating the torque and tolerances on the JP-15, that I have on the CTR-02, and any other disassembly issues that might exist with a factory CTR-02 upper (i.e. loctite, or other factory fitted techniques that are used to assemble JP uppers). I have assembled and disassembled several AR'S but never a CTR-02.
I want everything to JP at the end of the day, so I'm not looking for other manufacture options, and yes, I know the 18" is more popular, however we never shoot past 300 yds in my 3 gun league, and the 16" is all that was available at a reasonable price.
Any knowledgable opinions are welcome. Thanks.