[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What upper to choose...

Posted: 9/15/2011 1:00:05 PM EDT

I need help deciding what's the better upper. A DPMS Panther A3 Lite-16 Complete Upper http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=271&cat=1646 or a Del Ton 16" M4 complete upper http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_Assembly_p/dt1007.htm . Are their any differences between the two? Prices don't matter because I've found them both for about the same price.
If it makes any different they will be going on a Aero Precision lower with Palmetto State Armory LPK and stock.

Thanks for your help!

Posted: 9/15/2011 3:01:27 PM EDT

[#1]

No experience with the DPMS but my Delton has been flawless and has never had a misfire of any kind.

Posted: 9/15/2011 4:52:16 PM EDT

[#2]

I'm new but from what I hear DT has long lead times. I've done a lot of research and I finally settled on PSA lower stripped + kit and complete PSA upper. Prices are just as good but delivery is right at roughly 10 days right now.

Just my opinion. Good luck.

Posted: 9/15/2011 10:27:34 PM EDT

[#3]

The problem with PSA is that their uppers seem to always be "temporarily out of stock." At least the ones I am interested in.

Posted: 9/15/2011 11:12:35 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I'm new but from what I hear DT has long lead times.

I think delton may be starting to catch up on some of their orders, so the wait seem to be getting shorter. I have a delton and it runs flawlessly. I have no experience with DPMS though.

Posted: 9/16/2011 2:46:52 AM EDT

[#5]

my DPMS 5.56 Oracle would NOT run STEEL cased ammo.. I did the chamber brush thing ALOT.. and even after 500 rounds it still would not run steel cased ammo.. I ran BRASS (all types) just fine though.. and it was a TIGHT shooter..

sold the DPMS and got a 16" HF PSA Upper as an upgrade..

if ammo choice is not an issue.. than buy the DPMS.. I would try DelTon if comptemplating Steel Cased ammo though.. (never used a DelTon)

Posted: 9/16/2011 7:58:14 AM EDT

[#6]

Would the waiting periods on the Delton still be a problem even if I ordered it from another company?

Posted: 9/16/2011 11:05:48 AM EDT

[#7]

Of the two you mentioned I would go with the Del-Ton.

Posted: 9/16/2011 3:58:48 PM EDT

[#8]

Cold Hand Arms has Delton kits in stock,

starting at $465. Be at your door in a week.

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