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    Del-ton.com: GTG

    I just received my M-4 upper from Del-ton. Fantastic.
    The upper is pretty nice. T-markings on the top, nice M4 ramps, really nice BCU and CH. Barrel is Chromy (not Chrome lined) but looks really sweet. Very nicely assembled.
    Packaging was plush, not a mark on it.

    Fast. 1 week out the door from order date. Cannot beat that.

    Wish the M4 hand guards were an option, carbine hand guards not soo nice.

    Paid $415 out the door, that is 14.5" 1/9 barrel, T-marked upper with M4 ramps, full BCU and CH.

    You cannot beat that.

    Koudous Del-Ton, I will be back for more AR goodies.

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    Bought mine from them eight months ago. My only complaints are they didn't clean the brass marks off the case deflector when they cleaned it after test firing, and the H-bar barrel turned out to not be a good choice(the weight of added accessories adds up, and I don't need the extra accuracy).

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    Any specs on the barrel steel & bolt steel? HPT/MP tested? Black extractor insert or blue? F marked FSB?



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    i just ordered the very same upper hope i am as happy with the purchase as you

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    Wow I just noted the time stamp, and while it may be close to 4 years late, I just bought a Del-Ton 20" Government upper and, I thought I would answer Grant's questions:
    Barrel and Bolt: no markings as to what steel on the barrel, but the bolt is Carpenter 158.
    Bolt: HPT and MPI marked.
    Insert: Black.
    FSB: "F" marked.
    Gas Key: correctly staked.

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    According to their website the bolts are MP tested. No where does it mention HP testing. One is worthless without the other.

    http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Bolt_Assembly_p/bc1008.htm

    Personally I wouldn't buy a questionable bolt when I can buy one that is known for about 12.00 more.

    Their standard upper is 5.00 less than a BCM. For that you get a questionable barrel with a 1/9 twist.

    Quote Originally Posted by amd5007 View Post
    Wow I just noted the time stamp, and while it may be close to 4 years late, I just bought a Del-Ton 20" Government upper and, I thought I would answer Grant's questions:
    Barrel and Bolt: no markings as to what steel on the barrel, but the bolt is Carpenter 158.
    Bolt: HPT and MPI marked.
    Insert: Black.
    FSB: "F" marked.
    Gas Key: correctly staked.



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    WHAT!

    Del-Ton GTG! I must be having a nightmare.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Their standard upper is 5.00 less than a BCM. For that you get a questionable barrel with a 1/9 twist.
    To me, this is the real problem with the substandard brands.

    Most time, there is not a significant savings for getting a crappy gun over a good one.

    And the cost of bringing a gun up to spec ends up with you having a decent performing gun with a shitty reputation for only about $200 more than buying a quality piece to begin with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 120mm View Post
    To me, this is the real problem with the substandard brands.

    Most time, there is not a significant savings for getting a crappy gun over a good one.

    And the cost of bringing a gun up to spec ends up with you having a decent performing gun with a shitty reputation for only about $200 more than buying a quality piece to begin with.
    Don't you get it? The fit and finish of Bushmaster and Delton is GTG!

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    I've had this discussion countless times on a local forum (in North Carolina, where Del-Ton is produced) and so many of those guys don't seem to understand what Mil-spec is.

    However, someone did post a pic recently of their DT bolt that has "HPT/MPI" markings on it. He couldn't tell me if it was batch testing or per-unit testing. Also, he picture he posted of the staking was horrible. Someone else commented that they have weak extractors and they're definitely not shot-peened. I wouldn't spend that much money on a questionable gun, even if it is to support the local economy.

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