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loudernhel
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THinking about building an AR this year. Anybody used a Model 1 sales parts kit? If so what do you think of the quality?
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El Tejon
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The boys from Fox River, Illin'-wah? Sure.
Not "built" but rebuilt an old SGW a few years ago I got when I was 10 (poor thing was pretty worn out). Quality was fine. However, don't they just buy their parts from subs, or do they make their own now???
Not "built" but rebuilt an old SGW a few years ago I got when I was 10 (poor thing was pretty worn out). Quality was fine. However, don't they just buy their parts from subs, or do they make their own now???
goalie
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I shot a friend's standard 20", 1-9 twist, A2 rifle built on a stripped Rock River lower. Post ban upper model. I could hold pretty tight at 100 yards with it, and there were not any malfunctions with about 250 rounds of South African surplus ammo sent downrange.
Personally, since I have a C&R FFL on file with Brownell's, I would get a DPMS complete upper for $402.00, a DPMS lower parts kit for $44.00, a Rock River stripped lower for about $100-120.00 and a buttstock assembly for $50-60.00. It is possible to build an "all brand name" rifle for under $600.00. (and $15 cheaper if you want a 16" barrel instead of a 20") That is why I spent the thirty bucks and got my C&R FFL.
Personally, since I have a C&R FFL on file with Brownell's, I would get a DPMS complete upper for $402.00, a DPMS lower parts kit for $44.00, a Rock River stripped lower for about $100-120.00 and a buttstock assembly for $50-60.00. It is possible to build an "all brand name" rifle for under $600.00. (and $15 cheaper if you want a 16" barrel instead of a 20") That is why I spent the thirty bucks and got my C&R FFL.
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loudernhel
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Hmmmm....
My buddy has an FFL. I might have to look into the Brownells route.
I'll probably be using the DPMS receiver.
I just figured out that I can buy a DPMS complete lower (with guts and stock and everything) and order just the upper from Model 1 and come out a few bucks ahead and also save myself the assembly of the lower.
Ponder....
My buddy has an FFL. I might have to look into the Brownells route.
I'll probably be using the DPMS receiver.
I just figured out that I can buy a DPMS complete lower (with guts and stock and everything) and order just the upper from Model 1 and come out a few bucks ahead and also save myself the assembly of the lower.
Ponder....
WhoKnowsWho
Member
I had no problems with the Model 1 standard 20" kit. I started off with a stripped Eagle Arms/Armalite lower. Functions fine, accuracy was better than I can currently do.
BryanP
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Hey Goalie, how does a C&R help you with ordering the receiver for an AR? All the rest of it can be ordered mail order (which is what I did) but my understanding is that the receiver (stripped or not) still has to go through a full fledged FFL.
Bryan, Goalie gets a Brownell's discount...
for having and sending them a copy of his C&R FFL. It doesn't help him get an AR lower receiver, but anything else in the catalog that isn't tracked as a firearm by serial number gets discounted, to include uppers, buttstocks, trigger groups, etc.
Brownell's is nice that way. I wasted no time sending them a copy of my C&R FFL.
for having and sending them a copy of his C&R FFL. It doesn't help him get an AR lower receiver, but anything else in the catalog that isn't tracked as a firearm by serial number gets discounted, to include uppers, buttstocks, trigger groups, etc.
Brownell's is nice that way. I wasted no time sending them a copy of my C&R FFL.
BryanP
Member
Ah, I see. Thanks, good to know.
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goalie
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Bryan, if I had a "real" FFL I could get the lower stripped for less than 100 dollars, that is why I listed 120 dollars in my estimate. The lower is the one thing I still had to buy from an FFL.
MLC
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I bought an M-4 16" barrel parts kit from them.
I have had and continue to have a problem with zeroing the sights.
I bought an A3 upper and one of their carry handles(since the colt one I bought could not be zeroed). I couldn't get it to hit poit of aim and had the elevatio and windage maxed out. I suspect that the front sight assembly was canted. I sent it back for service and about a month later got the upper back. It is acceptable now but I think that the front sight base is still slightly canted since I'm nearly maxed in right windage and front sight post elevation. It has a Wilson "match" grade barrel instead of the chrome lined and is rather accurate. If I had to choose again I'd go with RRA or one of the bigger names.
I have had and continue to have a problem with zeroing the sights.
I bought an A3 upper and one of their carry handles(since the colt one I bought could not be zeroed). I couldn't get it to hit poit of aim and had the elevatio and windage maxed out. I suspect that the front sight assembly was canted. I sent it back for service and about a month later got the upper back. It is acceptable now but I think that the front sight base is still slightly canted since I'm nearly maxed in right windage and front sight post elevation. It has a Wilson "match" grade barrel instead of the chrome lined and is rather accurate. If I had to choose again I'd go with RRA or one of the bigger names.
ScottsGT
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ANyone check the RRA dealer prices lately? I wonder if a C&R would get you delaer prices with them? My dealers cost on building my A2 16" mid length was $575.
goalie
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You can get a rock river natonal match upper from RB Precision for $565.00 shipped.
http://www.rbprecision.com/
http://www.rbprecision.com/
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