Del-Tron 16" Light Weight Custom Upper -$480 (plus 25 shipping)

- Options/Selections

• LW Barrel:DTI 16" 1x9 Light Weight Chrome Lined Barrel
  
• BC:Standard Bolt & Carrier
  
• Handguards:CAR Handguard with Heat Shields
  
• Gas Block:A2 Front Sight - No Bayonet Lug
  
• Flash Hider:Phantom Aggressive End Comp/Brake- Pinned & Welded
  
• Upper:Flat Top Upper with M4 Feed Ramps
  
• Charging Handle:Standard Charging Handle
  
• Carrying Handle:None
  
• Gas Tubes:CAR Gas Tube
  

New Frontier Armory LW-15 Polymer Complete Lower - $99 (includes shipping)

 

Magpul MBUS Rear Site $55

 

Magpul Polymer Pmag 15-Round $13 Each

 

What am I missing? Have I made the correct selections on the upper? I'm open to suggestions, changes and comments.

Are you going to put a red-dot on it? A back up sight is made to be a back up. But, I have the MBUS and it's pretty nice.

 

Where are you getting PMAGs for $13? I paid $30.

 

Are you sure you want a polymer lower? What stock and buffer are you using?

for not much more at all on the upper you can get a 14.5" BCM lightweight with pinned fsc 556. I'd go that route personally. looks like its 522 shipped but you would still need to grind the bayonet lug off and get a set of hand guards (MOE for $30 would be a great choice)

 

all said, you'd be about $50 over the cost above, but would have a MUCH better upper in my opinion

 

and you'd need to get the stock pinned on the lower

Are you going to put a red-dot on it? A back up sight is made to be a back up. But, I have the MBUS and it's pretty nice.

 

Yes, I will be putting a red-dot on this rifle.

 

Where are you getting PMAGs for $13? I paid $30.

 

MidwayUSA

 

Are you sure you want a polymer lower? What stock and buffer are you using?

 

The lower comes with the stock & buffer (for $99). Do I want a poly? The people that use the Plum Crazy polys seem to be happy (or plum crazy) with them. I'm not opposed to poly. If the internals don't stand the test of time they can easily be replaced. The lower itself should last a long time.

 

10-4 on having the stock pinned wsaraceni.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/166648/magpul-pmag-magazine-ar-15-223-remington-15-round-polymer-black

 

Are these the mags? Hope they get them in stock but you should prepare for a another mag while you wait for these to get in stock.

LOL, I didn't notice that. I'll probably get a 10 round until I can find a good deal on 15-round mags.

for not much more at all on the upper you can get a 14.5" BCM lightweight with pinned fsc 556. I'd go that route personally. looks like its 522 shipped but you would still need to grind the bayonet lug off and get a set of hand guards (MOE for $30 would be a great choice)

 

all said, you'd be about $50 over the cost above, but would have a MUCH better upper in my opinion

 

and you'd need to get the stock pinned on the lower

I'm curious to know what makes the BCM uppers "MUCH" better

Is it barrel steel? accuracy? Have you compared any manufacturers side by side?

I'm shopping uppers for my next build, right now the short list is:

BCM-Stag-DTI (Dti is last, cause Ive already got one)

Any experience you have is appreciate

 

I ordered my LW-15 lower and Magpul MBUS Gen2 Rear Sight yesterday. Tomorrow I'll order the Del-ton upper assembly. I found several sources for 20 & 30 round pmag's that are pinned to 15 rounds in the $17 to $22 range so I'll get several mags on order as well. I'll post photo's as stuff arrives.

LOL, I didn't notice that. I'll probably get a 10 round until I can find a good deal on 15-round mags.

 

Midwest PX has converted Pmags for around $20 each

Midwest PX has converted Pmags for around $20 each

 

Yep, I spotted those.

for not much more at all on the upper you can get a 14.5" BCM lightweight with pinned fsc 556. I'd go that route personally. looks like its 522 shipped but you would still need to grind the bayonet lug off and get a set of hand guards (MOE for $30 would be a great choice)

 

all said, you'd be about $50 over the cost above, but would have a MUCH better upper in my opinion

 

and you'd need to get the stock pinned on the lower

 

he would still need to buy a BCG...

Didn't realize the bcg wasn't included in that. I guess that would make it closer to $200 difference. If that was the case id go with a metal lower. I have held both a del ton and BCM. Both functioned 100% but the delton has a considerable more amount of tooling marks and not as nice of a finish.

http://www.midwayusa...d-polymer-black

 

Are these the mags? Hope they get them in stock but you should prepare for a another mag while you wait for these to get in stock.

 

Truth... We heard directly from Magpul @ SHOT... don't hold your breath for 15rd pmags. I wouldn't be surprised if they nixed the idea altogether.

BCM's are great IMHO.. I own a BCM BFH Middy 14 1/2" and love it.. granted they don't include the BCGs... I noticed Palmetto now does the same thing.. with/without the BCG.. BCM sells out FAST though..

 

Del-Ton stuff is pretty good.. not a BCM or Spikes though.. IMHO..

 

They have had backlog rumors floating in the last few weeks.. may/maynot be true.. they shipped my parts (not upper or rifle) 3 days after I ordered.. rumor has it like 3 weeks+ for uppers.. (what I read on diff forums)...

 

Get what you can safely afford and go with it.. goes bang.. stick with Mil-Spec parts (barrel testing and BCG) and be GTG..

My upper is on order. The sales person told me 4 to 6 weeks.

 

March is gonna be long month.

 

At least I have time to find a great deal on .223 ammo.

I ordered today 3 of the MTN Armory 15/30 Pmags @ $17 each. They are having website issues, so if you want to order from them, give 'em a call.

 

Always nice talking to people from Montana.