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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:11:45 PM EDT
I know this has been discussed in the past but I thought I would share.
Stopped by at my LGS today and spotted this dusty looking AR-15 on the wall. Come to find out it's a DPMS security contractor (SOC LLC) rifle from Iraq. I've heard of these rifles about 3 years ago when they start selling these to the general public. This is probably my only chance to own a firearm that has been a part of a recent major conflict. So for $440 out the door I thought it was not a bad deal. I know it's an entry level rifle (not the best brand either) but I bought it due to its history and I like worn look. I also like the fact that it has the bull barrel (HBAR), came with a well-worn sling, 1 mag, and best of all has the previous operator name on the buttstock – I thought that added more character to the rifle. I wish it still had the property tag on it but you can still see the residue of it on the right side. The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The bolt and the carrier were surprisingly clean and has minimal wear. Looks like this was carried a lot but barely shot. I immediately took it to the range after purchasing it --- lubed it (this thing was bone dry) and fired 3 full mags without any issues. Ran great but the iron sights might be off a little, so next range time I will get it sighted in. This would make a nice truck or a loaner gun -- no worries on getting it dirty or scratched. 
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:16:42 PM EDT
[#1]
Congrats brother! I remember when these started coming up for sale. I still want one pretty bad.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:20:22 PM EDT
[#2]
Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:24:24 PM EDT
[#3]
I wouldn't have thought twice about buying that either. It's a cool piece and one of the few ways to get something (legally) from a recent conflict.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:33:28 PM EDT
[#4]
Nice score!!
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:41:30 PM EDT
[#5]
Good find, OP.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:59:02 PM EDT
[#6]
I dig that rifle's "character." Nice score.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 11:02:45 PM EDT
[#7]
nice
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Posted: 2/26/2017 11:11:48 PM EDT
[#8]
That is really cool.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 11:14:38 PM EDT
[#9]
I bought one when they were started selling them a few years ago. It's a great shooter.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:57:39 AM EDT
[#10]
JAMBOOOOO!!!
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Posted: 2/27/2017 1:57:24 AM EDT
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JAMBOOOOO!!! I always, sorta, wanted one. Woulda' been wiped down with liberal amounts of Acetone of course.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 2:08:08 AM EDT
[#12]
Cool!
Theres another nice iraqi bring back thread in the A2 forum |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 4:13:05 AM EDT
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Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. Thought the same when I saw the "operator's" name. LOL. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 4:25:24 AM EDT
[#14]
Nice find.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 4:26:38 AM EDT
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Thought the same when I saw the "operator's" name. LOL. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. Thought the same when I saw the "operator's" name. LOL. Lol you guys prob just killed OP's dreams. I didn't have the heart to tell him these DPMS bring backs were Ugandan but the cats out the pajamas now. 
Ugandan, Blackwater....pertato pertotto. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 5:10:54 AM EDT
[#16]
I wonder who is gonna score the Yeager model...
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Posted: 2/27/2017 7:53:08 AM EDT
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Lol you guys prob just killed OP's dreams. I didn't have the heart to tell him these DPMS bring backs were Ugandan but the cats out the pajamas now.
Ugandan, Blackwater....pertato pertotto. No, no dreams killed here. I knew these were Ugandan's from previous research and the name on the buttstock confirmed it. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 7:57:55 AM EDT
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No, no dreams killed here. I knew these were Ugandan's from previous research and the name on the buttstock confirmed it. ETA: Welcome to arfcom. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 9:12:12 AM EDT
[#19]
Ebola or AIDS virus on a rifle.........something I never really thought about!
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Posted: 2/27/2017 11:12:29 AM EDT
[#20]
Why the hell did they get DPMS? That's... Eugh. Especially with the HBAR, why'd they bother with that?
Anyway, sterilize it with acetone/CLP. Run, shoot, chug, and have fun with it. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 11:23:03 AM EDT
[#21]
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Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. Exactly my thoughts! |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 11:38:22 AM EDT
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I wonder who is gonna score the Yeager model... What makes you think it wasn't a field loss? |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 11:38:54 AM EDT
[#23]
Anyone know of a place still selling these?
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:27:17 PM EDT
[#24]
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Why the hell did they get DPMS? That's... Eugh. Especially with the HBAR, why'd they bother with that? Please let me know if you had any bad experiences with DPMS rifles --- just trying to understand the negative vibe. Folks that bought these contractor's rifle are extremely pleased with their performance and I have the same positive experience I know some LE have used DPMS rifles in the past or maybe still to this day. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:27:48 PM EDT
[#25]
That's badasd
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:53:39 PM EDT
[#26]
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Lol you guys prob just killed OP's dreams. I didn't have the heart to tell him these DPMS bring backs were Ugandan but the cats out the pajamas now.
Ugandan, Blackwater....pertato pertotto. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. Thought the same when I saw the "operator's" name. LOL. Lol you guys prob just killed OP's dreams. I didn't have the heart to tell him these DPMS bring backs were Ugandan but the cats out the pajamas now.
Ugandan, Blackwater....pertato pertotto. A part of a major conflict standing in front of chow halls hassling people about ID cards. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:57:49 PM EDT
[#27]
Id buy one
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Posted: 2/27/2017 3:12:19 PM EDT
[#28]
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Why the hell did they get DPMS? That's... Eugh. Especially with the HBAR, why'd they bother with that? Anyway, sterilize it with acetone/CLP. Run, shoot, chug, and have fun with it. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 5:32:46 PM EDT
[#29]
I regretted not getting one when they started showing up. Nice score.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 5:37:56 PM EDT
[#30]
Yea I also regret not picking one up a couples years ago.
If anyone knows of one sitting in a LGS or pawn shop, pm me |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 10:38:44 PM EDT
[#31]
That IS pretty cool OP
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Posted: 2/27/2017 10:52:40 PM EDT
[#32]
Pretty cool...
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Posted: 2/28/2017 12:55:43 AM EDT
[#33]
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Please let me know if you had any bad experiences with DPMS rifles --- just trying to understand the negative vibe. Folks that bought these contractor's rifle are extremely pleased with their performance and I have the same positive experience I know some LE have used DPMS rifles in the past or maybe still to this day. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why the hell did they get DPMS? That's... Eugh. Especially with the HBAR, why'd they bother with that? Please let me know if you had any bad experiences with DPMS rifles --- just trying to understand the negative vibe. Folks that bought these contractor's rifle are extremely pleased with their performance and I have the same positive experience I know some LE have used DPMS rifles in the past or maybe still to this day. Don't sweat it OP. You scored a cool find in my opinion. Like you said, it's got character and a cool history. My first AR was a DPMS and I never had any issues out of it. Ran it through several carbine courses. I've since passed it on to a new shooter and moved on to other things, but for what you paid you made a good score and it would certainly make a good truck gun or something to pack in the woods. Congrats! |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 1:00:43 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Please let me know if you had any bad experiences with DPMS rifles --- just trying to understand the negative vibe. Folks that bought these contractor's rifle are extremely pleased with their performance and I have the same positive experience I know some LE have used DPMS rifles in the past or maybe still to this day. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why the hell did they get DPMS? That's... Eugh. Especially with the HBAR, why'd they bother with that? Please let me know if you had any bad experiences with DPMS rifles --- just trying to understand the negative vibe. Folks that bought these contractor's rifle are extremely pleased with their performance and I have the same positive experience I know some LE have used DPMS rifles in the past or maybe still to this day. They're good to go brother. DPMS used to put out a lot of out of spec parts back in the day but they've since fixed their issues. Everything I've owned from them has been rock solid, minus 1 old out of spec charging handle |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 2:47:59 AM EDT
[#35]
Good score op, enjoy your new find.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 4:30:26 AM EDT
[#36]
Cool find. You have to get the Iraqi AK contractor rifle to complete the set.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 8:46:36 AM EDT
[#37]
Sans the dust, your DPMS looks like mine purchased way back in 2008...solid rifle with zero issues after several thousand rounds.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 9:14:07 AM EDT
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Does anyone recall if they sold off the Ugandan AK's?
Never did see any AR's in their hands myself, just 87 different AK variants. |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 11:55:45 AM EDT
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I know it's an entry level rifle (not the best brand either)... 
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Posted: 2/28/2017 12:48:50 PM EDT
[#40]
Nice score. The price makes it even better.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 2:21:46 PM EDT
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Does anyone recall if they sold off the Ugandan AK's? Never did see any AR's in their hands myself, just 87 different AK variants. |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 2:24:39 PM EDT
[#42]
If it makes you feel any better I would have bought it too.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 2:43:59 PM EDT
[#43]
Kind of cool. Plus for $400 it makes a good plinker, backup rifle to give your neighbor or family member for SHTF or just spare parts.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 4:50:58 PM EDT
[#44]
Sweet rifle but that sling looks nasty AF, and knowing it was a Ugandans, no way In hell I'd let that touch my skin. The Ebola and aids jokes aren't that far from what I'd expect lol
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Posted: 2/28/2017 7:13:21 PM EDT
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Whenever I was in Balad, That's all they had were those AR15's. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone recall if they sold off the Ugandan AK's? Never did see any AR's in their hands myself, just 87 different AK variants. Well of course in Beverly Hills they had the top notch fancy rifles.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 8:46:37 PM EDT
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Sweet rifle but that sling looks nasty AF, and knowing it was a Ugandans, no way In hell I'd let that touch my skin. The Ebola and aids jokes aren't that far from what I'd expect lol |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 9:36:13 PM EDT
[#47]
Probably the best $400 bucks you'll ever spend.
My nephew has a DPMS & has beat the hell out of it,never upgraded it & it is a solid little rifle Good score OP |
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Posted: 3/1/2017 2:32:47 AM EDT
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Does anyone recall if they sold off the Ugandan AK's? Never did see any AR's in their hands myself, just 87 different AK variants. Yes Atlantic Firearms sold them. Century WASRs as I recall. LINK |
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Posted: 3/1/2017 9:23:16 AM EDT
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Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. Ugandan ID card nazis.
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Posted: 3/1/2017 10:50:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ugandan contractors rifle.
Sterilize with lots of CLP. |
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