Del-ton kit question

[Weezer]

Hey guys,

I just received my Stag stripped lower ($110) and found the del-ton complete kits for ($465).

$575 for a complete AR seems like a great price!

Do they manufacture their own parts?

What kind of quality can I expect, better than Model-1 sales, I hope!

Will the upper be a decent match with my Stag lower?

Or, should I just go with a RRA or STAG upper?



Thanks!

[Algaroth]

To be honest, I don't know who makes Del-Ton's kits, if they don't make it themselves. But I can assure you the quality is excellent. Never dealt with M1 Sales either, so I can't compare to them. Basically, I don't know much, but I do know that I LOVE my Del-Ton/DPMS M4gery. It's an excellent, high-quality, dependable rifle.

[Weezer]

Thanks, Algaroth.

I noticed they state that their uppers are "T marked". What does that mean?

[Algaroth]

That means the flattop rail (also known as a 'picatinny' rail) is marked, for quick reference for mounting optics and whatnot. T2, T4, T6, etc. They're marked in white on the rail.

Here's an image, straight from Del-Ton.
http://www.del-ton.com/photos/UR1020-2T.jpg

Those white marks are t-marks. It's simply a mounting reference.

[Rob1035]

AFAIK, the Uppers are CMT, the barrels are Wilson or DPMS, and the lower parts kits are DPMS; at least that's what they told me when I ordered my kit....


I built my AR on a Stag lower and Del-Ton rifle kit, and it's worked flawlessly!

[Weezer]

CMT is the company that forges parts for RRA and STAG, correct?

Forgive my wariness, I have no experience with Del-ton. I'm sure they are everything they advertise to be, I just have never seen one for myself.

[Algaroth]

Yes, CMT also makes Stag's and Rock River's receivers.

I didn't know that CMT made Del-Ton's receivers. That's even better! :banana:

And yes, their barrels are Wilson, unless specified it to be a DPMS.

For the record, LAR makes DPMS, if you were wondering.

And +1 to the Del-Ton kit. Excellent rifle. I wouldn't trade mine for anything. :hearts:

EDIT: CMT also makes Colt's receivers. So if you got any pretty pony boys telling you that their Colt is better than your Del-Ton, tell them to eat your shorts. :supergrin:

[Rob1035]

I've said it plenty of times, I built a brand new A2 Chrome lined 20" for $666 delivered. You'd be hard pressed to match that price and quality in a factory built rifle ANYWHERE...