All, great ideas and information. I already have a completed.. all Del-Ton set-up, and have stripped lowers for both a PSA and a DPMS. So from what i am hearing and interpreting in this thread is that the metal standard mil-spec lowers are pretty much the same, and it will depend on the remaining components used to complete the build (i.e. fit, trigger preference, uppers etc.). I was going use one for a 100yd and under, targeter and workhorse, and then use the PSA most likely build out a nice moderate range AR out to perhaps 400-500yds and which could be used for 3-gun in the future, as well as to break my little ones into the world of hunting and sport shooting (in terms of higher power and recoil before graduating them to the 7mm-08 realm).
Follow-up Question 2: In terms of kits used to complete out builds, what are some recommendations some of you think would be best. Mix-match or sticking with the completion kits from the original maker. I hear PSA has some pretty nice kits. Also whish is better in terms of Barrels regarding length and twist rates (16", 18", 20" and 1:7 or 1:9 ) especially with the planned 400-500yd longer distances and anticipated heavier bullets 68-72gr etc.
Follow-up Question 3: Now that the stripped lower question is put to rest, what are some to the recommendations in terms of the best pieces to put together in order to complete the build. OR those can reply with a sort of "Dream Build" recipe for the completion.
Food for thought and at risk for taking the thread in a slightly different direction, I saw some talking about Logos:
In terms of logos, I get that some folks really get into the logos and like to have the newest and coolest logos . To each their own, but to me I don't care about the logo as to me guns are just tools used in order to get a job done, or achieve a goal. You could see a guy with the most hideously painted lower with a "Bozo the Clown" logo hand etched with a Dremmel tool on it with a red dot walmart special scope, and think what a fruit cake the person is for having that hideous lower and set up. However, when the dude steps off the 100 yard range after firing 15 shots and you look at the 4 corner targets and center target he just pulled and there is a nice clover leaf in the bulls-eye of each target, you tip you hat and say damn i mis-judged that one. Then there is the guy that just dropped a couple of house payments on a gun and is a walking RRA/SIG catalogue with a Leuopold scope and a Beta drum, who empties a 100 rds after he screwed up the initial first round charge, to find out that he only hit the target once or twice. Then you just feel sorry for the gun.
Lets face it, if you been to enough ranges and put in the time you know you have seen both of these guys. (If you have a similar story to the above from your range experiences, please share as either we are all going to have a good laugh, or best case prevent someone from embarrasing themselves and being that second guy)
Basically, it should boil down to better than average quality, reliability, and the parts used to complete the build. Resulting in a gun that goes bang every time you pull the trigger, and puts the bullet where you want it (depending on the shooter).
Follow-up Question 2: In terms of kits used to complete out builds, what are some recommendations some of you think would be best. Mix-match or sticking with the completion kits from the original maker. I hear PSA has some pretty nice kits. Also whish is better in terms of Barrels regarding length and twist rates (16", 18", 20" and 1:7 or 1:9 ) especially with the planned 400-500yd longer distances and anticipated heavier bullets 68-72gr etc.
Follow-up Question 3: Now that the stripped lower question is put to rest, what are some to the recommendations in terms of the best pieces to put together in order to complete the build. OR those can reply with a sort of "Dream Build" recipe for the completion.
Food for thought and at risk for taking the thread in a slightly different direction, I saw some talking about Logos:
In terms of logos, I get that some folks really get into the logos and like to have the newest and coolest logos . To each their own, but to me I don't care about the logo as to me guns are just tools used in order to get a job done, or achieve a goal. You could see a guy with the most hideously painted lower with a "Bozo the Clown" logo hand etched with a Dremmel tool on it with a red dot walmart special scope, and think what a fruit cake the person is for having that hideous lower and set up. However, when the dude steps off the 100 yard range after firing 15 shots and you look at the 4 corner targets and center target he just pulled and there is a nice clover leaf in the bulls-eye of each target, you tip you hat and say damn i mis-judged that one. Then there is the guy that just dropped a couple of house payments on a gun and is a walking RRA/SIG catalogue with a Leuopold scope and a Beta drum, who empties a 100 rds after he screwed up the initial first round charge, to find out that he only hit the target once or twice. Then you just feel sorry for the gun.
Lets face it, if you been to enough ranges and put in the time you know you have seen both of these guys. (If you have a similar story to the above from your range experiences, please share as either we are all going to have a good laugh, or best case prevent someone from embarrasing themselves and being that second guy)
Basically, it should boil down to better than average quality, reliability, and the parts used to complete the build. Resulting in a gun that goes bang every time you pull the trigger, and puts the bullet where you want it (depending on the shooter).
Last edited:
