2A Armament Balios-Lite AR-15 Billet Upper Receiver Gen 2

Balios-Lite Aluminum billet AR-15 upper receiver is functional and lightweight making it a great choice for your AR-15 build where weight is a concern. It will easily fit any of the lower receivers sold by 2A Arms as well as other standard AR-15 Mil-Spec lower receivers on the market. This upper receiver is designed with a tapered transition under the charging handle, added to facilitate ease of use without having to sacrifice control. These lightening cuts are matched to those 2A Arms lower receiver styles. The ability to easily and purposefully control the gun at the handhold position, is an aspect that makes this an attractive choice to 3-Gun enthusiasts, tactical users, and others for whom too much weight can be a major disadvantage. This upper features a standard rail and good looks, along with a more streamlined styling, which removes the forward assist.

Features:

• GEN 2 version of Balios-Lite AR-15 Billet Upper
• 5.8 ounces stripped weight 
• Tapered and lightened transition cuts under charging handle
• Machined from 7075-T6 plate aluminum
• Fits any A2 armament AR-15 Lower; fits many third-party lowers
• Does not have a forward assist
• Type III hard-anodized finish in matte black

2A Arms is known for their manufacture of quality parts and components for the AR family, including lightweight AR-15 parts that are meant to be useful in tactical situations and competition shooting, especially when more weight might cause adverse effects. This upper is made from 7075-T6 billet aluminum. This aluminum was chosen for use in this upper due to the strength that billet aluminum in this alloy can maintain, without losing machinability, and while also being incredibly light. This upper receiver is strong and weighs in at a lower total weight when compared with most of the other uppers available for purchase. 

The upper is a perfect example of 2A’s mentality about tactical equipment, and how this philosophy translates into the manufacture of an efficient and useful weapon. The upper is bead blasted and then hard coated with a Type 3 anodized black coating, which can help minimize abrasion and corrosion.