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GaryTx · 09-12-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Ely

Who is the number one manufacturer?

Ed

In sales...Bushmaster.

Badshot · 09-12-2007, 06:48 PM

The point that I think Alaska is making is that you can do better for the same money... their AR10's have a good rep, otherwise, indifference is about the right term for most folks opinions about their 15's..

**Alaskapopo** · 09-12-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by larz

Most of the only "negative" information I've seen on the World Wide Web (emphasis intended) is from you. Otherwise I seen limited indifference. I understand your credentials and appreciate your input...you've forgotten more about AR's then I know....however, I find it interesting that the 2nd leading manufacturer and to your acknowledgement, "every department I have worked for issues these guns." are really horrible weapons.

The reason every department I have worked for issued DPMS was a cost issue. The agencys with more money issue Colts in the area. I carry a personally owned Colt. If you doubt me go over to 10-8 forums and ask Pat Rogers ( a world recognized rifle instructor) what he thinks of DPMS guns and ask him how many go down in his classes.

Every department I have worked at has had issues with 20 to 50% of the DPMS guns that had to be worked out. When your life is on the line DPMS is not a good brand to trust. The only thing they have going for them is low cost. If I were in on the purchasing of the guns when they were bought we would not have had them. All future department guns under my watch will be Colt or LMT.
Pat

The_Dave · 09-12-2007, 08:06 PM

I have a DPMS Panther Carbine A2.

I mostly shoot Wolf through it. Had a few FTEs, but nothing I couldn't fix by holding onto the charging handle and pounding the stock down on a bench or something.

Not one I'd bet my life on, but good for plinking/range fun.

dsump · 09-13-2007, 05:04 AM

I swear by DPMS. I have a M-4 from them and many magazines and extra parts. Their CEO makes great contributions to the shooting community and Law Enforcement. My AR is well built and solid. Order their catalog and there is a company profile in the front that talks about the business in detail.

GaryTx · 09-13-2007, 05:34 AM

DPMS makes a quality firearm. I prefer my RRA, but the DPMS rifles are well made.

cobra · 09-13-2007, 05:45 AM

I also have a DPMS A-2, personally i think its a good gun, got a great deal on it at the time and couln't be happier, Never had any problems with it to date, and would recommend one to a friend. That being said i am not a professional either, but i would say get what you think will make you happy with your purchase.

**nikon777** · 09-13-2007, 06:32 AM

Stick with stag, rra, colt, or lmt.

Badshot · 09-13-2007, 08:01 AM

Nikon, you missed an opportunity to go on about the staked bcg's! OMG!

**nikon777** · 09-13-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Badshot

Nikon, you missed an opportunity to go on about the staked bcg's! OMG!

Well, those are quite important. A bad stake will cause all sorts of problems.

09-12-2007, 06:48 PM	#12
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	The point that I think Alaska is making is that you can do better for the same money... their AR10's have a good rep, otherwise, indifference is about the right term for most folks opinions about their 15's.. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

09-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#14
The_Dave XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 335	I have a DPMS Panther Carbine A2. I mostly shoot Wolf through it. Had a few FTEs, but nothing I couldn't fix by holding onto the charging handle and pounding the stock down on a bench or something. Not one I'd bet my life on, but good for plinking/range fun. __________________ I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. - Thomas Paine

09-13-2007, 05:04 AM	#15
dsump XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 270	I swear by DPMS. I have a M-4 from them and many magazines and extra parts. Their CEO makes great contributions to the shooting community and Law Enforcement. My AR is well built and solid. Order their catalog and there is a company profile in the front that talks about the business in detail. __________________ I Own Lots Of Guns and a Home Security Alarm with Safe and a Crappy Dog

09-13-2007, 05:34 AM	#16
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	DPMS makes a quality firearm. I prefer my RRA, but the DPMS rifles are well made. __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

09-13-2007, 06:32 AM	#18
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,019	Stick with stag, rra, colt, or lmt. __________________ Wu-Tang Killa' Bees on Da' Swarm! Liberals Click Here!

09-13-2007, 05:45 AM	#17
cobra XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 723	I also have a DPMS A-2, personally i think its a good gun, got a great deal on it at the time and couln't be happier, Never had any problems with it to date, and would recommend one to a friend. That being said i am not a professional either, but i would say get what you think will make you happy with your purchase.

09-13-2007, 08:01 AM	#19
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Nikon, you missed an opportunity to go on about the staked bcg's! OMG! __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

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