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Posted: 3/15/2006 5:47:38 PM EDT
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Ive used the dpms kit and it works fine. Id imagine they are all pretty good.
Aim has them and if your close to middletown you can go right in and get it: www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/copy_of_Parts_Kits.html |
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Posted: 3/16/2006 2:08:13 AM EDT
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DPMS makes a good lower parts kit, I've used them twice.
As for uppers, there's where I'd recommend buying quality, unless you're just after a plinker. |
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Posted: 3/16/2006 2:56:40 AM EDT
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I've assembled several "kits" but not since 2004 when the need in Ohio for "pre-ban" rifles ended. Cost effective it is not. Unless you want a configuration not sold by an of the major makers. Inexpensive parts are very often substandard. I have Bushmaster internals on 2 and DPMS (via Brownells) on another. The Bushmaster lower parts kit had all correct sized pins, I had to dig a couple of roll pins out of my spares for the DPMS.
You'll need several special tools to include a bench vice, torque wrench, M16 "Armorer's Tool," barrel blocks or receiver blocks, a set or roll pin punches, and a good assembly guide. Duncan Long's "Build Your Own AR15" (sic?) is the still best build guide, especially when supplemented with TM9-1005-319-23&P. I won't compromise on barrels: all mine are chrome lined. Low end kits won't have these. -- Chuck |
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Posted: 3/16/2006 5:13:28 AM EDT
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I dunno about that. Stag lower, Delton kit and you're at $100 for the lower, $450 for a decent quality kit, that's $550 for the whole build. Can't buy one that cheap. Delton are good kits. Probably not on par with Bushmaster, but definately better than Model 1's from what I've seen. As for needing tools, most kits the upper will be assembled so the only tools you'll need are pliers, punches (for the lower pins) and screwdriver/mallet. It's a 15 minute job. As for barrel quality, I agree don't skimp there. Chrome lining isn't as important as the quality of the metal....but it usually follows that barrels that are chrome lined are good metal to start with. I have a non-chrome lined Armalite barrel that is excellent, for instance. For a varmint or bullbarrel, I wouldn't want chrome lining. |
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Posted: 3/16/2006 12:39:36 PM EDT
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If its your first build get a complete upper, Bravo company USA and CMMG make excelent uppers. IMO every bit as good as Colt. M4 feedramps, 4150 steel MP tested, 5.56, 1/7, ect ect. CMMG even makes the SOCOM M4 profile barrels. These uppers can be had with B/BC for a little over 500.
Get a Stag lower from AIM, $99 out the door, then go to any of the online dealers for a lower parts kit and a buttstock, that should run you about 120. Add a carry handle or a BUIS and your good to go. You can get a bare bones AR thats IMO every bit as good as a Colt, bushmaster, ect for under 800. |
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Posted: 3/16/2006 10:11:01 PM EDT
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Hunted, LMK if you are getting a lower from AIM. We could save some $$ buying multiples. :D
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Posted: 3/18/2006 4:51:56 AM EDT
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Del-ton and DPMS here. I used the assembly guide from here at ar15.com The wife wasn't happy but she shoots it more than I do.
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Posted: 3/18/2006 5:45:50 AM EDT
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DPMS uppers SUCK BIG TIME.
 I've got one that will only shoot 2 rounds before jamming. No matter what I try. It does however function ok with a 22lr conversion kit. 
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Posted: 3/18/2006 4:12:38 PM EDT
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You have any interest in parting with said upper? |
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Posted: 3/18/2006 7:26:13 PM EDT
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+1...let me know if you want me to take it off your hands... |
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Posted: 3/18/2006 7:47:25 PM EDT
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Thanks for all of the great info! With all of these difficult decisions, I think this is going to be the first of many builds.
I am leaning toward Delton. I'll probably wait until after the gun show to check things out there. I'll post pics once it's done. |
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Posted: 3/19/2006 5:49:43 PM EDT
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Hunted, I tried to reply to your IM, says to you aren't accepting any.
I'm in Dayton. LMK if/when you go to buy another lower. |
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Posted: 3/20/2006 6:38:16 AM EDT
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I've put 5 together so far. 2 RRAs and 3 stags. The stag lowers are excellent (so are RRA). DPMS parts in all of them without 1 single bad part yet. Don't try to build the upper unless you have something specific you want (like a SPR setup). Doing it this way lets you buy good stuff from the get-go. Magpul or VLTOR or SOPMOD stock, M16 carrier, etc. |
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Posted: 3/20/2006 4:17:28 PM EDT
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Adaughen, Sorry about that. I've got it fixed now.
 I'll certainly let you know.bp_968, I am planning on getting a complete upper like you suggest. I'm not looking for anything out of the ordinary, and this seems like the cheapest/easiest/least hazarous way to go. Hope to see some of you guys at the April gunshow. |
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