blksheep 466 Posted January 28, 2014 Now, I have a DD upper Mid-Length with the Omega Rail. I was thinking of trading it or selling it for a comparable BCM upper. Whats your guys thoughts on that. Really on the fence about it. Push me one side or the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,785 Posted January 28, 2014 I'm a Colt guy, but between DD and BCM, take the DD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted January 28, 2014 They're both excellent manufacturers. I wouldn't sweat any perceived difference. Trade if the BCM has a different feature set that you want but it's not worth trading just so you can say you have a BCM rather than a DD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharrie*1 1 Posted January 28, 2014 In my life I have never sold a gun....SO...I think you should keep what you have and purchase a BCM upper. Then you can compare for your self. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted January 28, 2014 both are solid. if you like what you have then keep it and add the other. i wouldnt get rid of one to have the other tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,685 Posted January 28, 2014 BCM. I would not trade/sell a DD for one - DD makes a fine rifle gun - but if I was gonna buy/build a new stick it would be BCM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted January 29, 2014 What's the reason for trading? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoke Eater 0 Posted January 29, 2014 Daniels defense is great... ide stick with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 29, 2014 Just think Im partial to BCM for some reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 29, 2014 I want to try and be monogamous to one manufacturer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoke Eater 0 Posted January 29, 2014 Pm me if you wanna sell the upper. I need one to finish a build i have had in the works for about 2 years now lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted January 29, 2014 I have compared both up close. The Daniel Defence is a much better finish aesthetically. But as to the important stuff, like performance and durability, I can't say. I like the flexibility of ordering from BCM's website better than DD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted January 29, 2014 we all know the real answer is noveske!!! but to be honest, you are really comparing two great manufacturers. i'd probably choose BCM just because i wouldn't want any of the DD rail options. but if one of the DD rails worked for you, go with any of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted January 29, 2014 we all know the real answer is noveske!!! but to be honest, you are really comparing two great manufacturers. i'd probably choose BCM just because i wouldn't want any of the DD rail options. but if one of the DD rails worked for you, go with any of them. Noveske barrels are better, but that's about it... all 3 are pretty much the same... and you pay for that difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted January 29, 2014 assuming they all had the same rail, the only other difference really is the barrel. unless you consider the vltor upper a better option. otherwise all 3 have proper sized gas ports and high quality everything. i do think BCM has a better roll mark than DD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAGR 54 Posted January 30, 2014 Noveske barrels are better, but that's about it... all 3 are pretty much the same... and you pay for that difference. I think the Noveske rifles have better fit and finish then both DD and BCM, and their barrels are some of the best on the market. Not saying that the others don't make good rifles but I think Noveske is a cut above and I own both BCM and Noveske and had A DD. Just my 2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted January 30, 2014 I think the Noveske rifles have better fit and finish then both DD and BCM, and their barrels are some of the best on the market. Not saying that the others don't make good rifles but I think Noveske is a cut above and I own both BCM and Noveske and had A DD. Just my 2 cents. they are also hardly ever in stock. P.S. sorry about the thread drift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcarlos 1 Posted February 4, 2014 Im in a similar situation as you. I bought a ddm4v5lw and I have some buyers remorse. Me personally, I am in the process of building my own upper. And selling the dd. If you think you will be happier with the bcm get it. In terms of quality in complete rifles sold over the counter both are great rifles. Im assembling my own just to prove to myself I can build my own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted February 4, 2014 Im in a similar situation as you. I bought a ddm4v5lw and I have some buyers remorse. Me personally, I am in the process of building my own upper. And selling the dd. If you think you will be happier with the bcm get it. In terms of quality in complete rifles sold over the counter both are great rifles. Im assembling my own just to prove to myself I can build my own. That is a top-of-the-line gun. Unless you are looking for some special application (DMR, etc), I don't see you finding something better than DD, BCM notwithstanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fumanchu182 23 Posted February 4, 2014 I like to mix it up, for example on my current upper build I have a BMC 16" Socom profile barrel and for handguards I have DD RIS II in FDE. My charging handle is a MOD 3 BCM as well. Mix and match, not one homogenous manufacturer makes all the best parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtown223 12 Posted February 5, 2014 If this helps influence your decision, BCM got my 14.5" pinned LW middy upper to my door 5 days after clicking "buy" Was quick, even for Bravo, who's usually quite fast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,785 Posted February 5, 2014 I don't know why you would have buyers remorse over the DD. If it doesn't suit your purpose, buy or build another upper for it....2 rifles in one! That's the beauty of the AR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcarlos 1 Posted February 5, 2014 That is a top-of-the-line gun. Unless you are looking for some special application (DMR, etc), I don't see you finding something better than DD, BCM notwithstanding. I have always been more of a built not bought kinda guy. I just prefer it that way. I may still keep it since it is really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites