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re: Official AR-15 thread
Posted on 7/26/13 at 6:34 pm to Propagandalf
Posted on 7/26/13 at 6:34 pm to Propagandalf
I don't really have a dog in this fight, but mil-spec or any other spec. used to manufacture any kind of part is but a baseline. There can be very wide spectrums of quality between two parts that meet the same manufacturing spec.
That being said, I've never seen/heard anyone really explain the DPMS hate. I'm pretty new to the "modern sporting rifle" genre, so I can't personally vouch for any manufacturer over another. I wish there was a single, somewhat objective review of all the various manufacturers' products in terms of machining finish, dimensional tolerances, surface treatments, etc. ... in other words an objective summary of what might contribute to one manufacturer being better than another. But, opinions are like ... well, you know.
This coming from someone with a handful of Spike's lowers on the way!!! And, I'm thrilled they were sub-$100!
It'll be a shame if they fall outta the boat.
That being said, I've never seen/heard anyone really explain the DPMS hate. I'm pretty new to the "modern sporting rifle" genre, so I can't personally vouch for any manufacturer over another. I wish there was a single, somewhat objective review of all the various manufacturers' products in terms of machining finish, dimensional tolerances, surface treatments, etc. ... in other words an objective summary of what might contribute to one manufacturer being better than another. But, opinions are like ... well, you know.
This coming from someone with a handful of Spike's lowers on the way!!! And, I'm thrilled they were sub-$100!
It'll be a shame if they fall outta the boat.
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Posted on 7/26/13 at 6:47 pm to homesicktiger
DPMS had quality issues when they joined into the AR market, like many companies that did when the AR platform was first introduced, and those problems with cheaper prices gave people their reasoning
But you are absolutely right about the broad scope of "milspec." In particular, the fit and spacing of high quality lowers is what sets them apart from the crowd, not just rollmarks and cosmetic features. Anyone who denies that is just regurgitating forum group think.
But you are absolutely right about the broad scope of "milspec." In particular, the fit and spacing of high quality lowers is what sets them apart from the crowd, not just rollmarks and cosmetic features. Anyone who denies that is just regurgitating forum group think.
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