Stag or DPMS

[Yeti]

Alright... I am now at the buying stage for an upper. I am looking between these two:
Stag 2H 5.56 Complete Upper
the last one:
PK Firearms | Online Store

Until 1 Sept., I can get both for the same price of $477 (after shipping). Is there any advantage or anything that makes one better than the other?

EDIT:
I am also considering a Spike Upper.
Spikes Tactical Complete M4 5.56/.223 Upper Receiver

 

[STRIKER]

I personally would go with Stag, as they have a much better reputation.

And mine have worked flawlessly. With DPMS it's a lot of hit and miss.

 

[melensdad]

I personally would go with Stag, as they have a much better reputation.

... With DPMS it's a lot of hit and miss.

yup

 

[jd4320t]

I went with Stag in March.

Better price here too I believe.....$515

Stag Arms Upper 5.56mm Model 2H, 16 inch barrel, BUIS

M4 Store - For all your tactical needs...

 

[loony1]

i would go with the stag, but for $50 more this is what i would really do.
Spike's Tactical 16 M4 LE Upper (5.56) [STU5025-Mxx] - $525.00 : Spikes Tactical

 

[Yeti]

thanks for the info...

i would go with the stag, but for $50 more this is what i would really do.
Spike's Tactical 16 M4 LE Upper (5.56) [STU5025-Mxx] - $525.00 : Spikes Tactical

I already bit my lip to get one of these... maybe next build.

 

[Yeti]

wait... i just found this even though it is sold out.
Spikes Tactical Complete M4 5.56/.223 Upper Receiver
theres hope!!!! I hope i can get one soon

 

[MoparMan]

Of the two, definately the Stag.

 

[Lock n Load]

Of the two options listed.... STAG.

What lower are you using?

 

[matthewdanger]

If those are your only two options, then Stag.

However, for that price you can get any of several high quality uppers on the secondary market. If you need a bargain, Spike's is decent. Thanks to the way people over bought after the election and our slowing economy, you can probably get a BCM or Daniel Defense upper for that much or less on the secondary market.

 

[jeremy]

interesting...

 

[jd4320t]

If those are your only two options, then Stag.

However, for that price you can get any of several high quality uppers on the secondary market. If you need a bargain, Spike's is decent. Thanks to the way people over bought after the election and our slowing economy, you can probably get a BCM or Daniel Defense upper for that much or less on the secondary market.

What is the secondary market? I've seen some bare bone DD uppers for around that price but then you have to buy the BCG and hand guards.

 

[Yeti]

Of the two options listed.... STAG.

What lower are you using?

I got a Delaware Machinery lower

 

[jd4320t]

I got a Delaware Machinery lower

You should probably just sell that lower to me and then get something else

 

[Donnelly]

I'll be the disenting opinion. I had assembled a DPMS lower and I ordered the DPMS M4 upper this summer (I found one that was chrome lined). Accurate as nuts so far, and no problems at all right out of the box. Slapped it on the lower, sent a patch of Breakfree CLP down the bore, and shot the heck out of it. Still no problems 1000 rounds later.

That said, if I were in the market for another M4 style AR, the deal that Spike's currently has on their M4 LE model would be hard to pass up.

 

[sig1473]

Stags are pretty much higher middle class in the AR world. So yeah I would go with the Stag. DPMSs are the middle class so to speak, but everybody has their own opinion.

 

[Yeti]

well.. for an extra $10 I think I am going to get the Spike... Anyone have any experience with Area 51 Tactical, 334 375-7153 ?

 

[downzero]

I wouldn't get a 1 in 9 barrel. Get a 1 in 7. You won't regret it.

 

[Yeti]

If those are your only two options, then Stag.

for about $475, what would you recommend for a DM lower?

 

[misconfig]

I'd say STAG, I'm not saying this because I love mine

+ STAG makes parts for almost all of the manufacturers.