Echo-1 Platinum edition M4 (VFC)

[A Lime]

Hello all,


I recently purchased an Echo1 Platinum edition M4... (the one that's actually a vfc)

While trying to remove the barrel/delta ring (yes I have a D-Ring tool) the upper reciever cracked in a small place...


SO MY QUESTION IS:
(if you want to skip the explanation)

What after-market upper recievers are compatible with VFC m4's?

Or am I better off trying to get another of the "stock" receivers?


Thanks!

[SHaKaL]

Or you can repair with JB weld and repaint it.
Done it to a G&P lower once... Wasn't that noticeable and was pretty solid.

[HKGhost]

Let me guess, it cracked near the front underneath the dust cover? You need to clamp the whole receiver top and bottom while removing/installing a barrel nut. You'll need to find another VFC upper for it to fit as they are proprietary.

[A Lime]

Thanks for the answers guys!

Yeah, I really couldn't believe the force I was applying to the nut... But everything I read online said that VFC is notorious for OVER tightening and using very generous amounts of RED locktight. ):

I've emailed Echo1 and i'm just waiting for a response.

[Styrak]

Luckily you broke the UPPER receiver and not the lower, since you can import/order that yourself.

[A Lime]

Originally Posted by Styrak

Luckily you broke the UPPER receiver and not the lower, since you can import/order that yourself.

Yeah I agree... I just don't know which recievers are compatible. I know VFC likes to make everything proprietary. So I think I'm stuck with ordering another one off of echo1.

Unless anyone knows of an aftermarket one that has better build quality... or less locktight.