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Posted: 7/18/2018 8:01:29 PM EDT
[#1]
Hmmmmmm
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Posted: 7/18/2018 8:04:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Hngggggggg....
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Posted: 7/19/2018 5:01:35 AM EDT
[#3]
I've got one on order. When I called and talked with them they said it was a contract over run.
They make rail mount units as well, but they didn't see those as being available in surplus for the unwashed masses yet. That worked out well, as this will be #2 for the year, and I don't really want to start on #3 yet. 
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Posted: 7/19/2018 8:51:13 AM EDT
[#4]
I nearly ordered one, and then I remembered how horribly out of spec the dimensions on the last RPD receiver I bought was... their quality has slipped lately, it seems. That no-barrel M203 is $600 for a reason.
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Posted: 7/19/2018 8:52:15 AM EDT
[#5]
So where does one purchase barrels for these things?
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Posted: 7/19/2018 11:20:04 AM EDT
[#6]
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So where does one purchase barrels for these things? |
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Posted: 7/19/2018 11:24:31 PM EDT
[#7]
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...their quality has slipped lately, it seems. That no-barrel M203 is $600 for a reason. I know they've subbed receivers out in the past (to LMT for example), so I'm not sure what they made/make in-house. If the barrel assembly slides on, and the mount fits the host, that's all it has to accomplish. The guts are already present. They even staked the pin hole for the barrel latch, which is more than can be said for the Colt launchers AU recently released. |
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Posted: 7/20/2018 11:28:11 AM EDT
[#8]
Fair enough, I guess I'll find out. I gambled on one, myself.
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Posted: 7/20/2018 11:57:58 AM EDT
[#9]
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Do you have anything other than the low price to support this conclusion? I know they've subbed receivers out in the past (to LMT for example), so I'm not sure what they made/make in-house. If the barrel assembly slides on, and the mount fits the host, that's all it has to accomplish. The guts are already present. They even staked the pin hole for the barrel latch, which is more than can be said for the Colt launchers AU recently released. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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...their quality has slipped lately, it seems. That no-barrel M203 is $600 for a reason. I know they've subbed receivers out in the past (to LMT for example), so I'm not sure what they made/make in-house. If the barrel assembly slides on, and the mount fits the host, that's all it has to accomplish. The guts are already present. They even staked the pin hole for the barrel latch, which is more than can be said for the Colt launchers AU recently released. |
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Posted: 7/20/2018 12:19:33 PM EDT
[#10]
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That's correct for an M203. |
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Posted: 7/20/2018 12:36:14 PM EDT
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I know. That's my point... DSA staked them. Colt/AU did not. (Unsure if AU acquired them from Colt stripped or complete). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's correct for an M203. |
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Posted: 7/20/2018 1:15:33 PM EDT
[#12]
I thought the latest spec was to stake, because they aren't retained on RAS (or RIS II) equipped weapons (M4A1, M16A4 MWS)?
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Posted: 7/20/2018 1:18:22 PM EDT
[#13]
The US Military calls the ones with staked pins and QD mounts M203A2s. Not sure if they are stamped A2 after the M203 bit or just left marked M203 though.
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Posted: 7/31/2018 4:42:00 PM EDT
[#14]
Got mine and it looks good!
My local dealer had multiple orders from DSA from this sale, hope a good response on this sale prompts them to sell some rail mount models. |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 6:19:39 PM EDT
[#15]
I received mine and slapped it onto an 80% lower build I did.
The DSA M203 seems to be very well made- it seems as nice or nicer than the Colt M203s I've seen of late. Will try and upload pics this weekend. |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 7:44:49 PM EDT
[#16]
I ordered one yesterday.
When I checked out it said free shipping but when I got the invoice they charged me $20 for shipping and handling. Did that happen to anyone else? |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 8:02:56 PM EDT
[#17]
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I ordered one yesterday. When I checked out it said free shipping but when I got the invoice they charged me $20 for shipping and handling. Did that happen to anyone else? |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 8:04:10 PM EDT
[#18]
Does anyone know if the FAB Defense stand alone stock DSA is selling will fit these?
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Posted: 8/3/2018 8:26:09 PM EDT
[#19]
I don't see why it wouldn't. It's an M203 stock. Apparently it's the older version of the FD-203 (judging by their photos).
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Posted: 8/3/2018 9:12:39 PM EDT
[#20]
How can you verify dealers with FFL on file with them?
BTW? Y’all are a bunch of enablers. |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 9:26:17 PM EDT
[#21]
A legit M203 with that can be paired with a $400 barrel when your stamp gets back. The surplus 37mm LEO rounds entering the market could be fun with a DD.
Yes please. |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 9:27:49 PM EDT
[#22]
https://www.dsarms.com/storelocation
"On-file" doesn't bear much relevance these days, with email copies and FFL eZcheck. |
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Posted: 8/4/2018 1:37:22 AM EDT
[#23]
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https://www.dsarms.com/storelocation "On-file" doesn't bear much relevance these days, with email copies and FFL eZcheck. Guess it’s up to my FFL. |
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Posted: 8/7/2018 8:32:50 AM EDT
[#24]
I am very tempted by this... I've always wanted an M203 but I keep having reservations about it. Mainly because it seems difficult to find ammo like the chalk rounds. I may just have to bite the bullet and buy one now
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Posted: 8/7/2018 4:23:08 PM EDT
[#25]
Well, hell. I guess this will be my first DD form 1. Tagged for parts info.
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Posted: 8/7/2018 8:14:04 PM EDT
[#26]
For those that already received theirs, at what point did DSA contact you? Haven’t heard a peep from them.
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Posted: 8/7/2018 8:48:44 PM EDT
[#27]
Oh, we've been 'talking'
Mine should be here tomorrow. In the mean time I've gone round and round with them about charging me an extra $20 for shipping. When I checked out it showed free shipping. The confirmation I received showed free shipping. The invoice I got later had $20 added for shipping and handling. I emailed them to complain and they offered me a $20 store credit, when I asked them to just credit my card they stop communicating. Then they changed the website to show $20 flat rate shipping (Sorry to anyone who ordered after that). I'm guessing you're asking about them contacting you for your FFL info. I was proactive and had my FFL send his info right after I placed the order, then contacted DSA and let them know which FFL was mine so they could match it up and ship. Terrible website, terrible customer service. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 1:27:54 PM EDT
[#28]
Slight diversion - But what is the availability of full sized hand guards with sights?
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Posted: 8/8/2018 1:44:31 PM EDT
[#29]
There are some on the EE currently for about $65 in the NFA section.
They pop up fairly regularly, sometimes with sights. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 4:33:12 PM EDT
[#30]
Having fired an Army M203 w/ the original polymer handguard, I highly recommend a modern upper rail w/ a Picatinny sight mounted.
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Posted: 8/8/2018 6:24:01 PM EDT
[#31]
Ok stupid question time... Why is that better? Did you have trouble with the sight on the polymer hand guard?
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Posted: 8/8/2018 6:54:36 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted:. Ok stupid question time... Why is that better? Did you have trouble with the sight on the polymer hand guard? |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 8:58:08 PM EDT
[#33]
Gotcha. Well I pulled a new set out of the bag and installed everything. It's nice and tight.
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Posted: 8/9/2018 2:45:11 AM EDT
[#34]
Which 40mm barrel is better?
9" or 12"? |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 3:39:42 AM EDT
[#35]
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Gotcha. Well I pulled a new set out of the bag and installed everything. It's nice and tight. http://i64.tinypic.com/el6001.jpg |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 7:44:43 AM EDT
[#36]
That is a LMT M203 I bought in 2011. It has a stamped trigger guard.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 3:42:16 PM EDT
[#37]
I have a registered LMT rail mounted w 9 inch barrel. and 2 colt 12 inch barrels
I want to get one of these receivers and put a 37mm barrel on it. Is there a way to put a sleeve in the 40 mm to make it legal w this receiver? If not where are you getting 37mm barrels for it ? |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 9:22:15 PM EDT
[#38]
I don't know that 37mm barrels which fit standard receivers have been available since Randy retired from making them.
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Posted: 8/13/2018 4:49:48 AM EDT
[#39]
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I have a registered LMT rail mounted w 9 inch barrel. and 2 colt 12 inch barrels I want to get one of these receivers and put a 37mm barrel on it. Is there a way to put a sleeve in the 40 mm to make it legal w this receiver? If not where are you getting 37mm barrels for it ? |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 12:03:25 PM EDT
[#40]
Yo,
If anyone wants to sell their DSA M203, Shoot me an IM/Email. |
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Posted: 8/14/2018 11:50:09 PM EDT
[#41]
Aww crap. Theyre sold out. I was about to buy the mexico one. Sigh...
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Posted: 8/15/2018 12:54:31 PM EDT
[#42]
Yes, you can sleeve an M203 standard 40mm barrel to 37mm to make it a flare launcher only. The sleeve needs to be not removable though... GROG
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Posted: 8/15/2018 4:34:00 PM EDT
[#43]
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Aww crap. Theyre sold out. I was about to buy the mexico one. Sigh... |
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Posted: 8/17/2018 2:33:02 PM EDT
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These Title 1 receivers were a contract overrun. Due the popularity of sales/requests, DSA will be making more M203 Receivers down the road. ETA: 3-4 months is what I was quoted. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Aww crap. Theyre sold out. I was about to buy the mexico one. Sigh... Hopefully someone who is able to get one can post a review of theirs. |
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Posted: 8/24/2018 4:04:08 PM EDT
[#45]
Who knows where to find a 37mm barrel for one?
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Posted: 8/24/2018 4:29:09 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: These Title 1 receivers were a contract overrun. Due the popularity of sales/requests, DSA will be making more M203 Receivers down the road. ETA: 3-4 months is what I was quoted. |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 12:17:54 AM EDT
[#47]
Any word if these are coming back?
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Posted: 10/23/2018 7:24:24 AM EDT
[#48]
OK, so I finally made an arfcom account so I could reply to this thread. I talked to DSA over email and they said they plan on having them back in stock before the end of the year. I then asked them about it at KCR and they said they own the forging dies for the receivers, but did not make the small parts themselves for the last run, so when they make more they "should" be even cheaper! He also said they won't make any unless they can figure out how to make a Title 1 37mm barrel. I suggested sleeved 40mm barrels but he said the ATF hinted that it wasn't a good idea for them to do. But 37mm smooth bore M203 barrels should be easy to make if they are already making 40mm ones.
That being said, I am in the process of putting together a 37mm M203 barrel from a demilled 40mm one. I will make a new thread on the subject when my material arrives this week |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 7:55:46 AM EDT
[#49]
Where do you get the 40mm barrels?
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Posted: 10/23/2018 8:17:08 AM EDT
[#50]
I'm trying to find more. only have one right now, well actually its pieces of two demilled ones that make a whole. Problem is that they are different MFGR so the outside diameters are different. Shouldn't matter much though because I am sleeving them on the inside and it will be covered up by the new handguard I had to buy to replace the sawn in half one
I found the one I have at a gunshow. I may sell it when I'm done as I would rather have the money for when DSA starts selling receivers again and I will form 1 it. I have too much 40mm ammo and accessories saved up to get another 37mm gun. And you can always buy a 40mm barrel off gunbroker to sleeve into a 37mm. Heck I may sell sleeves if I can successfully make more than one. I will have a few feet of leftover material. I've been thinking about making the sleeve a little short so that some of the 40mm barrel and rifling shows at the end of the barrel and it looks original. Not sure how the ATF would view that though |
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