Who all hasn't assembled their lowers?

[94StangFiveO]

I've got the itch to finish my rifle ASAP. The price seem pretty good on it, at least compared to what i've been seeing recently.

EDIT: The only other complete upper kits I've seen are the Del-Ton kits.

I literally just finished my upper. From the first piece I ordered to today when the last part showed up it was about 5 weeks. Now if I had ordered everything at once, I would've waited about 2 weeks.

Although, it did cost twice what that DPMS one did and it's also for .300 Blackout.

[bronco71]

Will the parts from our upper group buy be better quality?

I haven't bought a complete DPMS upper but have used many of their parts to build uppers with no problem. The gas block on the mentioned complete upper was prolly not lined up correctly, very easy to do and usually an easy fix.....

[helosailor]

I've got the itch to finish my rifle ASAP. The price seem pretty good on it, at least compared to what i've been seeing recently.

EDIT: The only other complete upper kits I've seen are the Del-Ton kits.

There are a lot of of places that are selling complete uppers for right around $400. I've been very happy with both of my Del-Ton uppers. aimsuplus and palmettostatearmory both usually have good deals too.
If you haven't already, register over at ar15.com, there are a lot of sponsors over there that have good deals on things and it is a great source of info.

[GSXRK5]

Anyone happen to have an extra screwdriver and bit from the range on sat? The one nick let us borrow?

[Chopped54]

I have a Vortex Strikefire in the classifieds that I am listing on Ebay today if I do not sell it locally. I would rather it go to someone here that can use it over some jackhole on Ebay.
Will take $100

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15

It is the Red/Green with the Night Vision mode

[CJ]

I have a Vortex Strikefire in the classifieds that I am listing on Ebay today if I do not sell it locally. I would rather it go to someone here that can use it over some jackhole on Ebay.
Will take $100

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15

It is the Red/Green with the Night Vision mode

great deal. I'd love that for my G3.

[CJ]

Anyone happen to have an extra screwdriver and bit from the range on sat? The one nick let us borrow?

I actually found it this morning in my car, I forgot to hand it back when I brought it up on the front, I'm a thief! I'll bring it by the range this weekend when I'm off.

[GSXRK5]

I actually found it this morning in my car, I forgot to hand it back when I brought it up on the front, I'm a thief! I'll bring it by the range this weekend when I'm off.

lol good deal. If not let me know and I'll swing by and pick it up. Going to shoot tomorrow after work. I'll let mark know.

[GSXRK5]

I have a Vortex Strikefire in the classifieds that I am listing on Ebay today if I do not sell it locally. I would rather it go to someone here that can use it over some jackhole on Ebay.
Will take $100

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-scope-for-ar15

It is the Red/Green with the Night Vision mode

That looks really nice!! I wanted one if you still have it by the end of the week might give it a look!

[momo]

Has anyone had experience with the DPMS uppers? Surplus Ammo has this for $399 and I've thought about picking one up.

http://www.surplusammo.com/products/DPMS-Panther-A3-Lite%252d16-Complete-Upper-Receiver%252d-5.56-NATO.html

Product Description
DPMS Panther A3 Lite-16 Complete Upper Receiver Assembly- 5.56 NATO

This 16" DPMS Panther Lite weight upper receiver offers the quality & accuracy DPMS is known for as well as it's refined many great features & light profile barrel that won't weight you down. This upper receiver is complete, ready to shoot; just mount to any AR-15 lower receiver. Great for target shooting, officers, or anyone looking for a light upper receiver that is optics ready. Upper receiver is complete with bolt carrier group & is new in box.

Specs-

Upper Receiver:

A3 Style Flat Top, Forged
7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy
Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black
Dust cover
Shell deflector
Round forward assist
Right hand ejection
Handguards:

GlacierGuards (DPMS Standard Plastic)
Oval, Carbine length
Aluminum Delta Ring (no free float)
Barrel:

16" Length w/ A2 flash hider (birdcage)
4140 chrome-moly steel light contour barrel (.625")
6 grooves, right-hand 1:9 twist
button rifled
Chamber:

5.56x45mm (5.56 NATO)
Method of Operation:

Gas operated rotating bolt
Bolt & Carrier:

8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec
Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec
Sights:

A1 Front Sight
MFG. Part#: BA-16A3L

it's $65 cheaper than delton's kit. i might snag one today.

EDIT: well delton's kit comes with a butt stock and LPK. plus they have options.

decisions...

[motoman]

it's $65 cheaper than delton's kit. i might snag one today.

EDIT: well delton's kit comes with a butt stock and LPK. plus they have options.

decisions...

$65 cheaper? This was the del-ton kit I was looking at and it's the same price...

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_Assembly_p/dt1023.htm

[momo]

$65 cheaper? This was the del-ton kit I was looking at and it's the same price...
http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Barrel_...y_p/dt1023.htm

yea, i guess that is more apple to apple there.


i was looking a rifle kit:

http://www.del-ton.com/ar_15_kits_s/1.htm

might be worth $65 to get an extra stock and LPK.

[motoman]

i guess is more apple to apple.

i was looking a rifle kit:

http://www.del-ton.com/ar_15_kits_s/1.htm

might be worth $65 to get an extra stock and LPK.

Well shit, didn't even see that. Plus you have some extra customizable options. I'd say it's worth the extra $65.

EDIT: Not sure how much of a difference it will make but it looks like you have to pay extra for a chromoly barrel with Del-Ton.

[momo]

DIT: Not sure how much of a difference it will make but it looks like you have to pay extra for a chromoly barrel with Del-Ton.

on delton it's $45 additional for chrome lined.
that said i dont know the difference between chromoly and chrome lined.

[momo]

is this a good deal?

DPMS upper for $359

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=416788?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc

no specs on barrel, no dust cover.