Okiegunner
10-04-12, 23:11
Hello Guys,
A few weeks ago I made my first post on this forum. At the time (and I still am) I was really new to the AR platform. I had not touched an AR/M16 type rifle in 42 years. I have owned (and still do own)an AK/AKM type for many years now.
I was looking for a little guidance from you folks who are more famalier with this rifle, and their builders than I was. Man!! For what I suggested...You would have thought I had offered to shoot someone's dog or burn their house down! Anyhow, I took the comments with a grain of salt and moved forwards.
I wanted a solid, decent, base rifle in order to refamilerize (sure this was mis-spelled) myself with this platform. Anyhow, I ordered a Del-Ton 316 Echo H Barell.
The rifle I received (BTW for $650.00) was a very tight fit. Machining was very good. The one 30 rd. mag I received was a grey teflon coated C-Products, LLC. It looks identicle to my BCM magazines. Anyhow, been to the range 1/2 dozen times, and this little carbine works flawlessly.
I digress... This thread is not about the virtues of the Del-Ton.
I have a LMT Defender lower (LEO marked, but thats just some extra cool, got lucky)
I spoke with Nick from "Riflegear" today. They have a upper receiver...Daniel Defense made receiver, low profile gas block made by YHM, and a CL CHF barell made by "FN"!! for $379.00
I don't know about you guys (maybe you are more informed or have better sources than me) but... DD, YHM & FN for $379.00!!
Granted, you will need a CH, a BCG and some rails. Most of us probably have some of these that could be parted with.
Anyhow, I think for myself, I will add some YHM rails and a Troy front and rear MBUS.
A few weeks ago I made my first post on this forum. At the time (and I still am) I was really new to the AR platform. I had not touched an AR/M16 type rifle in 42 years. I have owned (and still do own)an AK/AKM type for many years now.
I was looking for a little guidance from you folks who are more famalier with this rifle, and their builders than I was. Man!! For what I suggested...You would have thought I had offered to shoot someone's dog or burn their house down! Anyhow, I took the comments with a grain of salt and moved forwards.
I wanted a solid, decent, base rifle in order to refamilerize (sure this was mis-spelled) myself with this platform. Anyhow, I ordered a Del-Ton 316 Echo H Barell.
The rifle I received (BTW for $650.00) was a very tight fit. Machining was very good. The one 30 rd. mag I received was a grey teflon coated C-Products, LLC. It looks identicle to my BCM magazines. Anyhow, been to the range 1/2 dozen times, and this little carbine works flawlessly.
I digress... This thread is not about the virtues of the Del-Ton.
I have a LMT Defender lower (LEO marked, but thats just some extra cool, got lucky)
I spoke with Nick from "Riflegear" today. They have a upper receiver...Daniel Defense made receiver, low profile gas block made by YHM, and a CL CHF barell made by "FN"!! for $379.00
I don't know about you guys (maybe you are more informed or have better sources than me) but... DD, YHM & FN for $379.00!!
Granted, you will need a CH, a BCG and some rails. Most of us probably have some of these that could be parted with.
Anyhow, I think for myself, I will add some YHM rails and a Troy front and rear MBUS.