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    Now we just need a big enough sample size to decide if they really are "as good." Great to see them putting out an (apparently) quality product!! The more the merrier!
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    The specs are good. I agree that Robs chart has done a lot for the platform when it comes to manufactures. There are fewer cutting so many corners and are trying to put out a better product.

    My only concern is while they may HPT/MPT the bolt, chamber, etc; is it done for each and every one, or is it done via batch testing?

    If it is batch, I am still not going to buy one. However, if it is every single one, then I see nothing wrong with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HKBanger View Post
    I'd still never buy one. Just because it looks good on paper... that means nothing... I'm more concerned about consistency, quality control, customer service, preventative testing, and did I mention quality control?

    It's funny how one of their specs is a "properly staked gas key" -- is this implying that their other guns do not have a properly staked gas key? It's pretty clear they are just doing the "me too" thing. I wouldn't touch a Del-Ton with a 10 foot pole.


    It's funny how all the crappy commercial brands are jumping on the mil-spec bandwagon but yet all the fans and commercial supporters insist that mil-spec is not any better. In fact, a lot of guys (Nutnfancy comes to mind) claim that a commercial rifle from Bushmaster, RRA, Del-Ton, etc actually exceeds mil-spec. Yeah.... funny....
    I don't remember him ever saying that those brands are better than mil-spec. One of the companies that i did hear him say that about is jp-enterprises.

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    hey if Delton can figure things out good for them. I do as many have stated, worry about the consistency of their products. One of my good friend's builds many delton kits for people and he says two identical rifle kits can be complete opposites as far as qc.

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    In fact, a lot of guys (Nutnfancy comes to mind) claim that a commercial rifle from Bushmaster, RRA, Del-Ton, etc actually exceeds mil-spec. Yeah.... funny....
    Yeah when he mentioned that in his rra fetish video i stopped listening to him.
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    It is interesting how one man's "Extreme Duty" is another man's base line spec...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Bert View Post
    is it done for each and every one, or is it done via batch testing?

    If it is batch, I am still not going to buy one. However, if it is every single one, then I see nothing wrong with it.
    I agree with this. They would probably specify if it was done for every unit.

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    Im impressed that they are paying attention. I dont think its going to turn around their reputation immediately, but the proper steps seem to be taken to possibly compete with top tier guns. Thats never a bad thing

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    DTI could sell badge-engineered Colt's rifles and internet forum posters would still call it a POS based on the name alone and without ever actually evaluating the product for real.

    If they are selling better quality rifles, that is awesome...but it will take a long time to change their image with the AR enthusiast public.

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    Time will tell. PSA looks good on paper, too but have had some issues. Regardless, I won't buy one.
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    My brother in law has a Del-Ton...not sure what model it is. It's a non chrome lined bore and chamber. But the bolt was marked HP/MPI...Guys it may have been, but it's just not the same quality as BCM, or Colt. It's just not. The finish isn't the of the same quality. The F'n Firing Pin seemed like it was made of ground magnesium... it was cheesy. It may have met mil spec...but barely. And I really doubt it was every bolt but rather batch tested.

    I just wouldn't put it on par with Colt, BCM, LMT, DD, LWRC, Etc. Honestly, I wouldn't put Del-ton on par with Bushmaster, Stag, Doublestar, or any other fly by night carbine maker.

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