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    People are called fanboys because the herd mentality like that exists. Period.

    As for why i went with a Delton, I was trying to put together an inexpensive truck/tractor gun for my pops at his ranch. By the time I got finished putting it together, he had gone out and bought a DD carbine.

    Now do i think these guns are as good or better than Milspec guns? No. But does that mean that its just a piece of shit, worthless, and won't go bang or be accurate? No.

    I feel blessed that I have the connections and money to afford a KAC or Noveske, but for some folks, a 649.00 Bushmaster or Delton is all they can afford.

    I have a few Les Baers, but I also have a basic Springfield arms 1911 for a truck gun that costs 4 times less. Does that make the Springfield a piece of shit? No. Just my .02.

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    Again, completely false. That argument only works in the Burger King world where people have to have right this minute. For 200.00 more you can have a better AR.

    All it would require is a little patience and saving. If they can only afford 649.00 for the carbine then they are better off with a good pistol or shotgun. They won't be able to buy magazines or ammo in which case what purpose does it serve?

    Quote Originally Posted by Wilco View Post
    People are called fanboys because the herd mentality like that exists. Period.

    As for why i went with a Delton, I was trying to put together an inexpensive truck/tractor gun for my pops at his ranch. By the time I got finished putting it together, he had gone out and bought a DD carbine.

    Now do i think these guns are as good or better than Milspec guns? No. But does that mean that its just a piece of shit, worthless, and won't go bang or be accurate? No.

    I feel blessed that I have the connections and money to afford a KAC or Noveske, but for some folks, a 649.00 Bushmaster or Delton is all they can afford.

    I have a few Les Baers, but I also have a basic Springfield arms 1911 for a truck gun that costs 4 times less. Does that make the Springfield a piece of shit? No. Just my .02.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Wilco View Post
    People are called fanboys because the herd mentality like that exists. Period.

    As for why i went with a Delton, I was trying to put together an inexpensive truck/tractor gun for my pops at his ranch. By the time I got finished putting it together, he had gone out and bought a DD carbine.

    Now do i think these guns are as good or better than Milspec guns? No. But does that mean that its just a piece of shit, worthless, and won't go bang or be accurate? No.

    I feel blessed that I have the connections and money to afford a KAC or Noveske, but for some folks, a 649.00 Bushmaster or Delton is all they can afford.

    I have a few Les Baers, but I also have a basic Springfield arms 1911 for a truck gun that costs 4 times less. Does that make the Springfield a piece of shit? No. Just my .02.
    It's utility. You can get an awesome shotgun (or lever action) for that price. Why waste the money you could've used to buy an awesome shotgun on a questionable rifle with no resale value? Then you have a questionable rifle and nothing awesome.

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    We stopped carrying Delton because of trigger issues. To me, they need to be stripped down and thoroughly inspected before firing. I don't think they are safe, but its your money.

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    Del Ton

    I built and own two Del Tons. I'm half way through the third box of 1000 rnd boxes on one and half way through the second 1000 rnd box on the other. Not one problem so far. The people at Del Ton were helpful and friendly. I think if you have had personal experience with any product pro or con then you are qualified to speak to that products worthiness. Repeating second hand information from folks that may or may not have an agenda is rather pointless. Information from people who can only say something is good or bad because they own it or their hero owns it is worthless. Do your research get guidence from people who use these type of weapons rather than some faceless name online. let the flames begin!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wilco View Post
    People are called fanboys because the herd mentality like that exists. Period.

    As for why i went with a Delton, I was trying to put together an inexpensive truck/tractor gun for my pops at his ranch. By the time I got finished putting it together, he had gone out and bought a DD carbine.

    Now do i think these guns are as good or better than Milspec guns? No. But does that mean that its just a piece of shit, worthless, and won't go bang or be accurate? No.

    I feel blessed that I have the connections and money to afford a KAC or Noveske, but for some folks, a 649.00 Bushmaster or Delton is all they can afford.

    I have a few Les Baers, but I also have a basic Springfield arms 1911 for a truck gun that costs 4 times less. Does that make the Springfield a piece of shit? No. Just my .02.
    I've never understood most people's concept of a "truck gun" when discussing the AR platform. I honestly think it's just an excuse to buy a low quality gun show/kit gun. If things ever get serious enough for me to deploy an M4 out of my truck, I sure as hell do not want it to be some bargain bin kit gun.

    Why not just buy a quality AK instead of a third rate AR? There really is no excuse for buying shitty equipment if it will be used for defense.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunderway View Post
    I've never understood most people's concept of a "truck gun" when discussing the AR platform. I honestly think it's just an excuse to buy a low quality gun show/kit gun. If things ever get serious enough for me to deploy an M4 out of my truck, I sure as hell do not want it to be some bargain bin kit gun.

    Why not just buy a quality AK instead of a third rate AR? There really is no excuse for buying shitty equipment if it will be used for defense.
    +1

    If there ever was a situation where I felt the need to pull out a gun from the back of my tundra I think I'd want to have the best I could get my hands on. I'd much rather throw an arsenal with an ultimak and a T1 in the back seat than an unknown quantity like a non TDP/lower end AR.

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    Wow, how insightful. Once again it means nothing without details. If you want to get flamed, we can oblige you. If your intent was to stir the shitpot you will disappear.

    Many of us have statet that they are willing to give Delton the benefit of a doubt, but I want to see some certs and I want to know who is doing their testing.

    Quote Originally Posted by owl View Post
    I built and own two Del Tons. I'm half way through the third box of 1000 rnd boxes on one and half way through the second 1000 rnd box on the other. Not one problem so far. The people at Del Ton were helpful and friendly. I think if you have had personal experience with any product pro or con then you are qualified to speak to that products worthiness. Repeating second hand information from folks that may or may not have an agenda is rather pointless. Information from people who can only say something is good or bad because they own it or their hero owns it is worthless. Do your research get guidence from people who use these type of weapons rather than some faceless name online. let the flames begin!



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    Quote Originally Posted by KAC Lover View Post
    +1

    If there ever was a situation where I felt the need to pull out a gun from the back of my tundra I think I'd want to have the best I could get my hands on. I'd much rather throw an arsenal with an ultimak and a T1 in the back seat than an unknown quantity like a non TDP/lower end AR.
    It's always seemed like a worse possible case scenario for me, yet most people act like it would be some sort of casual thing.

    ETA: And what is a good price on an Arsenal (which seem to be very high quality) right now? Probably about the same as a bargain bin AR?
    Last edited by Dunderway; 03-22-11 at 00:08.

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    I agree 100%. Unfortunately when speaking about AR's it seems as if common sense is a f*ckin' superpower.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dunderway View Post
    I've never understood most people's concept of a "truck gun" when discussing the AR platform. I honestly think it's just an excuse to buy a low quality gun show/kit gun. If things ever get serious enough for me to deploy an M4 out of my truck, I sure as hell do not want it to be some bargain bin kit gun.

    Why not just buy a quality AK instead of a third rate AR? There really is no excuse for buying shitty equipment if it will be used for defense.



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