WTB: AR15 in TX. FTF

[mike-munich]

Looking for a 16" AR15 in the south Texas area (around San Antonio/Austin/San Marcos). Price range $650 to $800, DPMS, Del-Ton, Oly Arms or similar. Will be back CONUS 07JUNE2012.

Preferably FTF, cash, have a TX. DL

Thanks gentlemen!

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by mike-munich

Looking for a 16" AR15 in the south Texas area (around San Antonio/Austin/San Marcos). Price range $650 to $800, DPMS, Del-Ton, Oly Arms or similar. Will be back CONUS 07JUNE2012.

Preferably FTF, cash, have a TX. DL

Thanks gentlemen!

1. You don't want an Oly, trust me.

2. Not to be a buzz killer, but you aren't planning to take the weapon out of the US, are you?

TR

[mike-munich]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

1. You don't want an Oly, trust me.

2. Not to be a buzz killer, but you aren't planning to take the weapon out of the US, are you?

TR

TR, thanks for your reply.

1. I don't? OK, I take your word for it. I only went by the price, never had an Oly before. I didn't know they were so crappy. I have a Del-Ton and a DPMS (16" and 20") and they work quite well. I also have a H&K G36, which is my favorite.

Which brings me to

2. No Sir, the AR15 is staying in Texas in my house. I'm well aware of ITAR and export regulations, besides that I have 3 safes full of firearms over here.

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by mike-munich

TR, thanks for your reply.

1. I don't? OK, I take your word for it. I only went by the price, never had an Oly before. I didn't know they were so crappy. I have a Del-Ton and a DPMS (16" and 20") and they work quite well. I also have a H&K G36, which is my favorite.

Which brings me to

2. No Sir, the AR15 is staying in Texas in my house. I'm well aware of ITAR and export regulations, besides that I have 3 safes full of firearms over here.

Mike:

I have had Olys before.

The quality is so bad, most of their parts won't fit in anything else, and sometimes not on other Olys. The Del-Tons are normally pretty good.

GTG. Just trying to keep anyone from getting an unpleasant surprise.

TR

[mike-munich]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Mike:

I have had Olys before.

The quality is so bad, most of their parts won't fit in anything else, and sometimes not on other Olys. The Del-Tons are normally pretty good.

GTG. Just trying to keep anyone from getting an unpleasant surprise.

TR

TR,

thanks for the insight. I did some reading on ar15.com, but couldn't find much about the Olys. I'll stay away from them then. I've had the Del-Ton for almost two years now, put about 5000 rounds through it. No problems so far. It's a 16" lightweight with a 1/9 twist chrome line barrel and an upper with M4 feed ramps.

Looks like I'm getting my hands on a Bushmaster M4A3, the Texas DPS edition with the Lone Star on the magwell. Seems to be a pretty solid rifle.

Thanks for your concern and trying to keep me out of trouble! I appreciate it.

Mike

[Iraqgunz]

Right now in many places you can get a Colt 6920 for just under 1000.00. You can also build a decent carbine (more or less combine an upper/lower0 with a little extra work for around 850.00-900.00. In my professional opinion do not skimp out and cut corners.

Especially if you plan on shooting it all. It's really not worth it to be honest.

[mike-munich]

So the Colt would be a good choice? I'll put that on my list with the others then. Like I said, I have put quite a few rounds through the Del-Ton and the DPMS, even the "cheap" stuff like Wolf or Tulammo with the steel cases. Never had a problem. I'd consider putting one together as well if I come across a nice upper/lower for sale somewhere.

Thanks! Stay safe downrange.

[Pericles]

There are Olys and then there are Olys. My 1983 Oly (actually SGW) has an all Colt parts upper (LM upper), C MP CHROME BORE barrel, and MPC bolt, etc.

Anything "post ban" is "finger weg" territory.

Close up of said weapon:

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...to/A1upper.jpg

[mike-munich]

Originally Posted by Pericles

There are Olys and then there are Olys. My 1983 Oly (actually SGW) has an all Colt parts upper (LM upper), C MP CHROME BORE barrel, and MPC bolt, etc.

Anything "post ban" is "finger weg" territory.

Close up of said weapon:

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...to/A1upper.jpg

post ban, pre ban, it's kinda hard to tell anyways...

I did find me a nice Bushmaster Patrolmans Carbine in TX., waiting for me when I get back in June.

Thanks ya'll for your input!

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by Pericles

There are Olys and then there are Olys. My 1983 Oly (actually SGW) has an all Colt parts upper (LM upper), C MP CHROME BORE barrel, and MPC bolt, etc.

Anything "post ban" is "finger weg" territory.

Close up of said weapon:

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...to/A1upper.jpg

I have worked on more than a dozen of them, pre- and post-ban, and every one had a fitment or a parts issue.

You must be a very lucky individual.

Caveat emptor.

TR

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by mike-munich

Looking for a 16" AR15 in the south Texas area (around San Antonio/Austin/San Marcos). Price range $650 to $800, DPMS, Del-Ton, Oly Arms or similar. Will be back CONUS 07JUNE2012.

Preferably FTF, cash, have a TX. DL

Thanks gentlemen!

Have you checked with the ATF ? I heard they are selling them dirt cheap........

[mike-munich]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Have you checked with the ATF ? I heard they are selling them dirt cheap........

TS, I thought about contacting them... On the other hand my qualifications as a mexican druglord are close to nil, so I fear they won't send me a case of ARs...

[Pericles]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

I have worked on more than a dozen of them, pre- and post-ban, and every one had a fitment or a parts issue.

You must be a very lucky individual.

Caveat emptor.

TR

From what I have seen, they had about a 6 month window of being able to turn out a decent weapon. When I got it, I didn't leave anything to chance.

OP - for $650 to $750, you can put together A2s from surplus Colt or FN uppers, barrels, and FCGs all day long.

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...photo/A2-3.jpg

[Iraqgunz]

The Colt 6920 is the baseline standard for a carbine. They are about as close to MILSPEC as it gets.

Your other option is to buy a lower and mate up the upper and add what you need. For example;

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...-urg-m4-16.htm

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...product_id=124

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...0auto%20mp.htm

Add some handguards (standard or Magpul MOE) and a BUIS and you should be good to go. I'd estimate this coming in around $930.00 or so.

Originally Posted by mike-munich

So the Colt would be a good choice? I'll put that on my list with the others then. Like I said, I have put quite a few rounds through the Del-Ton and the DPMS, even the "cheap" stuff like Wolf or Tulammo with the steel cases. Never had a problem. I'd consider putting one together as well if I come across a nice upper/lower for sale somewhere.

Thanks! Stay safe downrange.

[Destrier]

I see your price range, but being near Larue tactical, I would consider a drive up see what I could do on one of their pedator's. No replacement for quality.