AR Build Change of Plans

[dross]

So, I was going to order a Del Ton Mid Length kit today, but looking online at some forum comments on the big AR forum it appears that even though they say they are shipping within two weeks, some people have been waiting since November and December.

Instead, I opted to buy a Spike's Tactical Mid Length complete rifle. I still have my stripped lower for a future build, of course, but I've heard so much good and nothing bad about Spike's that I decided to start there.

Thoughts?

 

[loony1]

Very good choice, I assembled a Spike's carbine a few months ago and the owner couldn't be more pleased. He and I were hitting steel with it at 500 yards, very good quality rifle.

 

[malern28us]

Glad to hear it worked out for you. Have you considered ordering the parts to build one since you know you have months to wait?

 

[Booya]

I don't own a spikes rifle, but I have fired a few, I don't prefer them over my LMT, but I won't hesitate to buy one when I start my next build. I think you made a good decision and I'm sure you'll be happy you went that route, not to mention I have no patience to wait for anything in the mail for weeks, I would have probably done the exact same thing.

If I remember correctly esrice and lovemywoods did a really good AAR on a new Spike's and everyone was very pleased.

 

[dross]

Glad to hear it worked out for you. Have you considered ordering the parts to build one since you know you have months to wait?

I'm not sure now what I'm going to do with the other lower. I'm trying not to have two guns that serve the same purpose - so I'm more likely to do something like a Grendel upper or maybe a .22 upper.

I've also thought about trying to build one as cheaply as possible, piece by piece, and then use it as a permanent truck gun. So, I won't order anything until I'm sure what I want to do.

 

[malern28us]

I am doing the same thing...kindve. I am trying to see how cheaply I can piece an AR together. Right now I have put together a complete lower for $135 and am unsure of what I want the upper to be (caliber wise.)

 

[E5RANGER375]

Thats a good choice. I have nothing bad to say about del ton, but I do have experince with spikes and they are impressive for their prices. I think they have went up some recently though.

 

[LPMan59]

E5Ranger recommends DPMS rifles.

 

[esrice]

Thoughts?

You did well!

I'd opt for a Spike's over a Del-Ton any day of the week.

 

[TheGunDen]

I second that. Spikes any day of the week.

 

[booey50]

you said you were looking at a 6.5 grendal build for your other lower. Can someone tell me the difference between that and the 6.5 creedmore?

 

[booey50]

nevermind found out you cannot put a 6.5 creedmore in an ar 15 platform...

 

[BryanM&P]

i just built a complete rifle from all spikes and magpul parts, and i love it. good choice!

 

[E5RANGER375]

E5Ranger recommends DPMS rifles.

not anymore thanks to what you showed me. I cant believe the work they did on that rifle and actually sent it back to the guy like that. I have never had a problem with one, but to me knowing they are willing to endorse that kind of crap work, it becomes a crap shoot on what you will get when purchasing from DPMS. its kinda like a century AK. sometimes they are right on, and sometimes they are pure crapola and wont stand by their work. not worth the chance to buy one new at least.

 

[loony1]

not anymore thanks to what you showed me. I cant believe the work they did on that rifle and actually sent it back to the guy like that. I have never had a problem with one, but to me knowing they are willing to endorse that kind of crap work, it becomes a crap shoot on what you will get when purchasing from DPMS. its kinda like a century AK. sometimes they are right on, and sometimes they are pure crapola and wont stand by their work. not worth the chance to buy one new at least.

you gotta be talking about this
Look @ the job DPMS did on my .30 remington ar - Sniper's Hide Forums

 

[CountryBoy19]

My first AR was a Delton Mid-length rifle kit put on my EA lower. I haven't had a single problem with it. But since then Spikes has been putting some incredibly uppers/rifles out at great prices. Anything I buy from here on out will definitely be from Spikes.