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    New Bushmaster Texas DPS M4

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    Last edited by FVC3; 11-08-08 at 10:01. Reason: RIGHT side of Chart - not left. That's what I get for being a smartass.

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    I was going to buy one of those too before I bought a Stag. Maybe I shoulda waited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FVC3 View Post
    ...I almost don't dare post my happiness with my new carbine. I'm painfully aware that Bushmaster resides on the dreaded right side of "THE CHART" (nice work), but my experience with Bushmaster carbines is extensive much and more than satisfactory.


    I understand your reluctance, it can be tough here. But, all for the better in the end I assure you. Still, I and others regularly support Bushmaster for legit, first hand reasons despite the flak. I am talking thousands of rounds, but still none class lll in my case. Only shot Colt's that way. But, if it works well for years with good 5.56 as mine have, then that is relevant for the intended purposes.



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    We have Colt M4A1's at work and they work pretty good even without a real good cleaning after qualifying. I do admire them because some people just do not understand the meaning of a clean gun and they still keep going and going.

    I was going to but an LMT but could not justify the expense to the "domestic account".

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    Quote Originally Posted by FVC3 View Post
    After spending a few weeks reading here, I almost don't dare post my happiness with my new carbine. I'm painfully aware that Bushmaster resides on the dreaded right side of "THE CHART" (nice work), but my experience with Bushmaster carbines is extensive much and more than satisfactory.

    With the funky political wind that's blowing, I found it pretty easy to sell my wife on a new black rifle. She loves her 8 year old Bushy "AK" (has seen her through 2 week-long carbine classes) and I really liked the specs and price of the TX DPS model; I paid $898.32 out the door at GT Distributors. Here's the ad copy:

    Texas "M4" Carbine
    This is the same rifle (except for TX DPS Markings) that passed the Texas D.P.S. torture test and is now being issued to Texas D.P.S. troopers. 3,400 of these rifles have been ordered from GT Distributors by Texas D.P.S., the largest purchase of an AR15/M4 weapon outside of a Federal Agency Purchase.

    Features of the Bushmaster #BCWA3F16M4TX.

    A3 (removable) carry handle
    Stepped 16” chrome lined 1/9 “ barrel with flashhider
    Oversize hand guard (Mine has double heat shields)
    6 position butt stock with staked castle nut (nicely staked)
    M4 feed cuts (smoothly executed)
    Carrier key screws staked (better looking than my other Bushys - but none have ever been a problem, and I'm a "school junkie" and shoot them hard.)
    Sling
    One 30 round magazine standard ( I got 2)

    Before shooting, I swapped the BCG for a Colt M16 BCG I had in the safe.

    Anyway, I took it to the range with a couple of buddies who had oohed and ahhed at it when I brought it back from lunch on the day I bought it. We shot the heck out of it, probably 700 rounds in 4.5 hours. As expected, it ran flawlessly. After zeroing at 50 (it was damn close as is), it allowed the best of us to shoot 1.5 - 2.75" groups with cheap Federal American Eagle until we were bored with sandbags.

    Put me down for a happy camper. I fully expect to get many, many years of trouble free service out of this carbine.

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    Go With The Flow...

    The only thing I found troubling about your post was the lack of pictures.... Sorry, but I'm a sucker for a good picture - please post. Sounds as if you got a great deal on a great rifle! Congrats on your new carbine!

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    the DPS model didnt come with a YHM rear BUIS or an EO-Tech??? I know for a fact that they ordered YHM rear BUIS and EO-Techs, I cant remember if they were 552's or 512's.


    -DM-

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    HBAR?
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    The BM DPS carbine is a good indicator of what BM could routinely produce for a working gun if they so desired.

    Having installed a Colt M16 BCG, you've eliminated some significant potential issues. If the balance of the gun performs out of the box, it will likely do so for some time.

    Credit where credit is due. Enjoy.
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