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    Quote Originally Posted by IRONFINS View Post
    I think everyone has forgotten the specs here. DD has nice stuff, however they are typically made from a softer material than other companies in the same price range. Spikes lowers are made of 7075 T6 aluminum forging to mil-spec dimensions, where Daniel Defense is made from 6061 and has a Type III hardcoat anodized coating to make it appear as if the materials are of equal strength. Well they may be at first but as that coating wears off it will reveal a softer aluminum. I would go with spikes if I was planning on keeping it for myself, if I was going to sell it in the near future I would lean towards Daniel Defense. You'll find more internet rangers throwing good money at you for whatever Larry Vickers endorses.

    You are 100% incorrect. DD uses 7075.


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    Quote Originally Posted by IRONFINS View Post
    I looked at Midway and a few other websites. Don't get me wrong I like their rails and some of their other features. However I grow tired of constantly getting a run around on what materials they use. I called them 6 months ago about a Carbine Burnsed Loop that was advertised on their website as "steel" when I called about LEO pricing I was told it was made from aluminum, so I ended up choosing TROY. Which had excellent customer service super fast shipping and what you see online is what you get, a get piece without any over-flashing or manufacturing marks. The Burnsed Loop was advertised on Brownell's as aluminum, it has now been changed on DD's website. I understand typos happen, but come on people, don't turn people off to a good company because your website manager doesn't have a clue. I really would like to see someone test a few samples and see if the lowers are really what they claim. It seems kinda of odd when a material question comes up twice...........I am not convenience, that's why I bought Spikes over Daniel Defense.

    So you would trust the webmaster at Midways (who knows NOTHING about the gear they sell), VS the actual manufacturer of said item?????????



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    Wink

    somebody send me a spike's upper. i'll shoot the **** out of it at a 2,000 round carbine class and send it back with my comments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 30 cal slut View Post
    somebody send me a spike's upper. i'll shoot the **** out of it at a 2,000 round carbine class and send it back with my comments.

    Me too!!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    So you would trust the webmaster at Midways (who knows NOTHING about the gear they sell), VS the actual manufacturer of said item?????????



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    So you have looked at DD website? Where does it specify the material. I haven't found it, all that I can find says it is Mil-Spec, which I know should be the 7075, but hell everybody throws the word "Mil-Spec" around. When I call DD I seem to get conflicting stories about what material certain items are made of, and the Tech on the phone sounds like it is his first week and he is confused. Maybe I should try again to talk to a more qualified person, don't get me wrong I really like DD and use some of their products. I was just looking at the specs that were available to me via the internet. I am just after the truth, like most, we as consumers do NOT want to be swindled and cheated. We want what we pay for. I also found other websites that posted it as 6061. I guess if you know they are 7075 you should post that on your website which I have looked at and "thought" of ordering from...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by IRONFINS View Post
    So you have looked at DD website? Where does it specify the material. I haven't found it, all that I can find says it is Mil-Spec, which I know should be the 7075, but hell everybody throws the word "Mil-Spec" around. When I call DD I seem to get conflicting stories about what material certain items are made of, and the Tech on the phone sounds like it is his first week and he is confused. Maybe I should try again to talk to a more qualified person, don't get me wrong I really like DD and use some of their products. I was just looking at the specs that were available to me via the internet. I am just after the truth, like most, we as consumers do NOT want to be swindled and cheated. We want what we pay for. I also found other websites that posted it as 6061. I guess if you know they are 7075 you should post that on your website which I have looked at and "thought" of ordering from...........
    It was really simple. I fired off an e-mail and asked them if the info on Midways website was correct. The immediately replied and said no. Jay Duncan of DD even posted on this forum that their lowers are 7075.

    So don't believe what is on some web sellers. Always go right to the source.

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    thanks for all your info and input Im going with the spikes especially for the money saved I can get a LARUE free float or maybe a new spikes rail and ammo for whats basically thesame gun

    thanks to all

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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
    Detach your emotions from your possessions, and your posting.

    What is it about the subject of Spike's that gets people on both sides to willing to reach and stretch and looking for ways to get themselves worked up and offended?

    I think I'm just going to stop posting in these threads until I can collect my thoughts from my visit. It is becoming impossible to say anything about the company without some ignoramus or fanboy getting their knickers in a twist.
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    It has become abundantly clear that anything with "Spike's" in the subject line turns into a train wreck in short order.

    Anyone in the future who has an overwhelming urge to start a "Spike's" thread, contact Staff first for approval.

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