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Posted: 4/1/2008 3:52:05 PM EDT
| I'm in search of a AR-15 and I would like to hear people's pro's and con's on which one they would own between Bushmaster or DPMS and model. All comments are welcome thanks. |
| I think that they both are similar in quality, but DPMS may be a little hungrier in that they would like to displace Bushmaster as the largest civilian manufacturer, so they would tend to edge Bushmaster out in terms of price. Also DPMS has a three year warranty, while Bushmaster only offers one year. So I vote DPMS. |
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The Bushie will cost more but like previous posts said, has chrome lined barrel and chamber. Chrome is more resistant to bad elements than steel. The DPMS will cost less, have a regular steel barrel and chamber, properly cleaned and taken care of steel barrels are what we all have used for years and years on other rifles. I don't feel you will go wrong with either choice.... |
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DPMS is not an inferior company because they offer models without chrome lining and NATO chambers. Quite the contrary. They offer more options to those who don't want or need those features. Like for people who want an accurate M4 configuration. Compare the models with the SAME feature and you'll find only one appreciable difference. Bushmaster chrome lined barrels are made with CMV, while DPMS is made with 4140. That won't make a big difference to most people, but in the long run it's a decided advantage. Bushmaster's been the top dog for a while, but DPMS has done more for the proliferation of the black rifle in the civilian market than all other makers combined. Their QC has markedly improved over the last few years, and they currently make M4s as nice as any of the 4140 crowd. I'd take the Bushmaster for the barrel alone because it's what's important to me. However, BM seems to have forgotten what staking is, so check your gas key whichever you choose. You'll be equally happy with either. |
An accurate "M4 configuration" can be had with chrome lining and 5.56 NATO chambers. I agree about the staking though, the only decent staked keys I own are LMT and Armalite. I think people make a bigger deal about staking then is necessary though. I think the Bushmaster M4-type carbine at $800 (yes, you can find them that cheap) is a bargain. I wouldn't buy a non-chrome lined .223 chambered DPMS for $650 just to save a few bucks. |
I would have to agree. My DPMS Panther Carbine is contructed as well as any other AR I have and I have a few (7). Since I do not own a Bushy, I can say nothing against them. I do prefer other ARs though. 
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I used to almost agree till my freind bought the Bushy below  Its awfull- fit & finish make it look like a airsoft   BTW- it came as dry as a bone, if i had'nt took it to site in the scope & thought to take a look see it mite not be alive today 
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Looks like it got into a fight with Atari and lost.  That looks like shit.
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Don't it tho
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Bushys on both sides of the DPMS and an FN for kicks. It is my first DPMS and I have two more on the way. The DPMS rifles are hands down the better of the two, the fit , the accuracy and the PRICE! http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k51/rgcansler/IMG_3058jpg1mod.jpg |
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I'm getting ready to buy a DPMS from PK Firearms. Check out a complete lower receiver and complete upper! htlift.gif |
Will it go well with your STi? I'd like to add I currently own both, and I'm happy with both. I probably prefer Bushmaster slightly more, but really, both are fine. |
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