DPMS lower receiver

Euclidean · December 29th, 2005, 09:36 PM

What is a fair price for a stripped forged DPMS lower receiver (for an AR15 if there is any doubt)?

I know they are good by reputation but any comments are welcome.

Sigh... yeah.

QKShooter · December 29th, 2005, 10:07 PM

It depends on if you want Stainless or carbon steel or Aluminum.
I think DMPS also makes receivers machined from Titanium. They are probably priced decently steep.

MSRP for a plain ol lower is right around $160.00 (I think)

You can get one from Impact for $109.
CLICK HERE

You might be able to do better than that if you're willing to shop around. Not much better though - I don't think.

rocky · December 29th, 2005, 10:35 PM

Euc. , check out
http://www.ar15.com/index.html

this site will help you alot. From builds to prices on all kinds of AR stuff.

Kompact9 · December 31st, 2005, 12:28 AM

Euc,

Go to dpmsinc.com and see the specs and prices there...I have one of their 20 in. barrel AR-15 A2s. It's a sweet shooter...

CLICK HERE TO GO THERE

rfurtkamp · December 31st, 2005, 02:58 AM

Street on a major-maker save Colt AR lower ranges from $90 to $145 depending on who did it generally. I buy based on finish match to the upper I want.

Euclidean · December 31st, 2005, 01:53 PM

Thanks guys... I poked around a little bit and apparently the only time people have trouble with DPMS products is when they purchase a complete rifle or an upper, but the happy customers seem to greatly outweigh the unhappy ones.

That's all right because if I do this crazy project I'd most likely use this lower and a DPMS lower parts kit, and then whatever quality M4gery upper I come across at a reasonable price.

I'm going to go see if I can talk the seller down just a little bit.

Sigh, I really shouldn't start a project rifle.

But then again it looks like if you just follow the instructions on AR15.com and piece your own lower together, and then get a preassembled upper, you save some money and a lot of headache because the head spacing etc. is done for you.

rocky · December 31st, 2005, 01:57 PM

It's an easy build , fun too. Ya may run into a few snags, but AR15.com has lots of help / advice to get you thru. When in doubt , check before trying to make it fit.

Free American · December 31st, 2005, 04:22 PM

Euc,

Model1sales.com has all kinds of parts kits, uppers and pretty much everything else you could want.

December 29th, 2005, 09:36 PM	#1
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	DPMS lower receiver What is a fair price for a stripped forged DPMS lower receiver (for an AR15 if there is any doubt)? I know they are good by reputation but any comments are welcome. Sigh... yeah. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

December 29th, 2005, 10:07 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,997	Depends It depends on if you want Stainless or carbon steel or Aluminum. I think DMPS also makes receivers machined from Titanium. They are probably priced decently steep. MSRP for a plain ol lower is right around $160.00 (I think) You can get one from Impact for $109. CLICK HERE You might be able to do better than that if you're willing to shop around. Not much better though - I don't think.

December 31st, 2005, 12:28 AM	#4
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	Euc, Go to dpmsinc.com and see the specs and prices there...I have one of their 20 in. barrel AR-15 A2s. It's a sweet shooter... CLICK HERE TO GO THERE __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere... Last edited by QKShooter; December 31st, 2005 at 12:58 AM. Reason: Add Active Link To Site

December 31st, 2005, 02:58 AM	#5
rfurtkamp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 940	Street on a major-maker save Colt AR lower ranges from $90 to $145 depending on who did it generally. I buy based on finish match to the upper I want. __________________ Driver carries less than $45 worth of remorse.

December 31st, 2005, 01:53 PM	#6
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	Thanks guys... I poked around a little bit and apparently the only time people have trouble with DPMS products is when they purchase a complete rifle or an upper, but the happy customers seem to greatly outweigh the unhappy ones. That's all right because if I do this crazy project I'd most likely use this lower and a DPMS lower parts kit, and then whatever quality M4gery upper I come across at a reasonable price. I'm going to go see if I can talk the seller down just a little bit. Sigh, I really shouldn't start a project rifle. But then again it looks like if you just follow the instructions on AR15.com and piece your own lower together, and then get a preassembled upper, you save some money and a lot of headache because the head spacing etc. is done for you. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

December 29th, 2005, 10:35 PM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	Euc. , check out http://www.ar15.com/index.html this site will help you alot. From builds to prices on all kinds of AR stuff.

December 31st, 2005, 01:57 PM	#7
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	It's an easy build , fun too. Ya may run into a few snags, but AR15.com has lots of help / advice to get you thru. When in doubt , check before trying to make it fit.

December 31st, 2005, 04:22 PM	#8
Free American Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 612	Euc, Model1sales.com has all kinds of parts kits, uppers and pretty much everything else you could want. __________________ They who give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Previously known as "cjm5874"

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