Posted: 8/18/2014 1:24:12 PM EDT
A guy I used to work with texted me he has a dpms for $550 for sale. When I asked more about it he said "It has a red dot scope 4 clips and a case."  I know right! Ok so not knowing the model, and I'm sure knowing this guy he needs the money, and the red dot isnt probably high quailty or even the case but am I crazy? Seems like a decent price if everything looks good. Plan on doing a functions check when I look at it tonight. Someone talk me out of this if Im being dumb. I dont think Im an expert but I own three already so Im not completely new to the platform |
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You should probably get it. Just to be safe.
Or you could get a "Iraq bring back" dpms for $450. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ardpms-01.aspx |
| I have a 20" dpms no issues mine isn't a tack driver but it does what I need it to if you have the cash why not if he's a good friend if he is just a acquaintance you could always offer $500 cash people always get excited when they see that stack of cash wouldn't hurt to keep a extra one around and since the ar15 is like Legos for men you can always change whatever does not work 100% for you |
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You should probably get it. Just to be safe. Or you could get a "Iraq bring back" dpms for $450. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ardpms-01.aspx i'd wager that is a better weapon than the stuff they've been selling for the last several years... |
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i'd wager that is a better weapon than the stuff they've been selling for the last several years... Quoted:
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You should probably get it. Just to be safe. Or you could get a "Iraq bring back" dpms for $450. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ardpms-01.aspx i'd wager that is a better weapon than the stuff they've been selling for the last several years... That thing never left the country. If I wanted a fucking beater I would have lifted my service weapon. 
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A guy I used to work with texted me he has a dpms for $550 for sale. When I asked more about it he said "It has a red dot scope 4 clips and a case." I know right! Ok so not knowing the model, and I'm sure knowing this guy he needs the money, and the red dot isnt probably high quailty or even the case but am I crazy? Seems like a decent price if everything looks good. Plan on doing a functions check when I look at it tonight. Someone talk me out of this if Im being dumb. I dont think Im an expert but I own three already so Im not completely new to the platform
What are clips? 
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Can't you get a DPMS 'sportcal' or whatever model w/ the slickside upper for that kind of money brand new? I found some: Oracle: $559 Classic: $570 (w/ case, 4 mags, and 100 rds. of ammo) Lo-Pro Classic: $610 Panther Lite: $600 Yes and op id find out what model it is 550 doesnt sound like much of a deal to me |
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Seems like a whole host of people buying cheap PSA builds/ Sportcals, etc. and trying to hawk them on local boards/FB for even money after using them if not for a profit. There are tons of ARs for sale. The bottom has dropped out of the market. Too many panic buys. |
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I love the 200$ psa upper deals I really need to jump on one I wish I'd jumped on the sub-$350 Colt M16A1 uppers a couple years ago. I prefer the carry handle uppers, and have always wanted an A1 clone, now it's a case of forget about it. The PSA uppers are great if you want a carbine, thought about getting one just because of that, but then I'd still have a rifle that's different than what I wanted. |
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That thing never left the country. If I wanted a fucking beater I would have lifted my service weapon. Quoted:
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You should probably get it. Just to be safe. Or you could get a "Iraq bring back" dpms for $450. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ardpms-01.aspx i'd wager that is a better weapon than the stuff they've been selling for the last several years... That thing never left the country. If I wanted a fucking beater I would have lifted my service weapon. i don't care what soil it has seen. i referring to the fact dpms used to build a good weapon. i'd take that one, assuming it is the genre of yesteryear, over any new dpms oracle, classic, whatever... |
| I passed. Ended up being A-15 model. The magazine release side was stamped LE Military use only . Wasn't a flat top either. I didn't look at the brand of mags........ooops I mean clips! He had one Pmag with it which I own a few but still seem to use my GI one's. The only thing I saw I liked was the badger style tactical charging handle which is a upgrade must for me. Also had Magpul AFG on it some after market hand gaurd YHM flip up front sight and a Huge BSA red dot. The guy hasn't had a job for a year and has and sat and told me how he has just been selling stuff to make money after I told him I wasnt interested. He kept saying the new price of it but that kept changing also! I knew the guy and his family for years and they are definitely salesman but I thought I had the upper hand since they dont know much about guns except they go bang. Im no expert but knew enough to walk away |
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Always figured you for an Olympic fan, DPMS?, huh. Quoted:
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i don't care what soil it has seen. i referring to the fact dpms used to build a good weapon. i'd take that one, assuming it is the genre of yesteryear, over any new dpms oracle, classic, whatever... Always figured you for an Olympic fan, DPMS?, huh. tough choice jack. tough choice... 
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I passed. Ended up being A-15 model. The magazine release side was stamped LE Military use only . Wasn't a flat top either. I didn't look at the brand of mags........ooops I mean clips! He had one Pmag with it which I own a few but still seem to use my GI one's. The only thing I saw I liked was the badger style tactical charging handle which is a upgrade must for me. Also had Magpul AFG on it some after market hand gaurd YHM flip up front sight and a Huge BSA red dot. The guy hasn't had a job for a year and has and sat and told me how he has just been selling stuff to make money after I told him I wasnt interested. He kept saying the new price of it but that kept changing also! I knew the guy and his family for years and they are definitely salesman but I thought I had the upper hand since they dont know much about guns except they go bang. Im no expert but knew enough to walk away AFAIK all DPMS lowers are model A-15 so that doesn't explain much. Never seen LE only markings on a DPMS. Go back, offer $400, part it out and keep the lower. |