Aimsurplus - AR

zee334 · September 15, 2010, 05:28 PM

Any opinions on this weapon? Good deal or bust?
Not familiar with this firearm or its brand?

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...4FDE&groupid=2

Poodleshooter · September 15, 2010, 05:32 PM

DelTon has a pretty good rep on ar15.com for service. They've been selling uppers and parts for a long time. I didn't know they were selling new rifles til I checked out that ad.

zee334 · September 15, 2010, 05:35 PM

That price seems very nice actually. I haven't seen AR's under 800.00. Only thing that bothers me is that the upper doesn't come with picatinny and rear sight, both which can be solved easily with a bit more money

cbrgator · September 15, 2010, 05:57 PM

I think it's ugly personally, but price-wise not bad at all. Del-Ton has a solid reputation.

Poodleshooter · September 15, 2010, 05:59 PM

Adding a railed forend means $100+ to the cost of the rifle. A BUIS or carry handle means $80+ for a good quality model.
In part,that's how they keep the price lower. It's intended for those who will slap optics on it right away, I think. Some folks may not care to have BUIS.

wnycollector · September 15, 2010, 07:02 PM

I cant speak about that exact rifle, but I can tell you that I'm very very happy with my Del-ton 20" upper. I like it so much that I plan on buying a Del-ton lightweight 16" to go on my new Cav Arms lower. Del-ton makes a solid product at a very reasonable price.

zee334 · September 15, 2010, 08:07 PM

So bang for the buck; good deal?

Technosavant · September 16, 2010, 01:56 PM

Del-Ton is a budget builder- they have a good rep for quality, but you aren't getting top notch features and quality at that price (nor should you expect it). For a basic plinker and defensive carbine, that's a good price. Spending more will get you more, but it's also possible to spend a bit more and not get any more.

If you're looking for a functional and inexpensive AR, that's a good choice.

cbrgator · September 16, 2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

So bang for the buck; good deal?

In a word, yes.

divil · September 16, 2010, 02:50 PM

I ordered an M4 kit from Delton, it's arriving tomorrow. I too found positive feedback about them everywhere I looked.

As regards the price, my kit cost $485 and I paid nearly $200 for a stripped lower receiver, but I understand you can get them for less than that in some places. By the time I buy whatever other few bits and pieces I need it'll probably cost a bit more than that rifle you linked to - so I guess that's a good deal.

UniversalFrost · September 16, 2010, 02:54 PM

del-ton is a good rifle to go with.

properly assembled and staked properly in all the kits and complete uppers and lowers I have seen have been real close to mil-spec on everything.

September 15, 2010, 05:28 PM	#1
zee334 Member Join Date: October 18, 2009 Posts: 68	Aimsurplus - AR Any opinions on this weapon? Good deal or bust? Not familiar with this firearm or its brand? http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...4FDE&groupid=2

September 16, 2010, 02:54 PM	#11
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	del-ton is a good rifle to go with. properly assembled and staked properly in all the kits and complete uppers and lowers I have seen have been real close to mil-spec on everything. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

September 15, 2010, 05:32 PM	#2
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	DelTon has a pretty good rep on ar15.com for service. They've been selling uppers and parts for a long time. I didn't know they were selling new rifles til I checked out that ad.

September 15, 2010, 05:35 PM	#3
zee334 Member Join Date: October 18, 2009 Posts: 68	That price seems very nice actually. I haven't seen AR's under 800.00. Only thing that bothers me is that the upper doesn't come with picatinny and rear sight, both which can be solved easily with a bit more money

September 15, 2010, 05:57 PM	#4
cbrgator Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Posts: 135	I think it's ugly personally, but price-wise not bad at all. Del-Ton has a solid reputation.

September 15, 2010, 05:59 PM	#5
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	Adding a railed forend means $100+ to the cost of the rifle. A BUIS or carry handle means $80+ for a good quality model. In part,that's how they keep the price lower. It's intended for those who will slap optics on it right away, I think. Some folks may not care to have BUIS.

September 15, 2010, 07:02 PM	#6
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I cant speak about that exact rifle, but I can tell you that I'm very very happy with my Del-ton 20" upper. I like it so much that I plan on buying a Del-ton lightweight 16" to go on my new Cav Arms lower. Del-ton makes a solid product at a very reasonable price.

September 15, 2010, 08:07 PM	#7
zee334 Member Join Date: October 18, 2009 Posts: 68	So bang for the buck; good deal?

September 16, 2010, 01:56 PM	#8
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Del-Ton is a budget builder- they have a good rep for quality, but you aren't getting top notch features and quality at that price (nor should you expect it). For a basic plinker and defensive carbine, that's a good price. Spending more will get you more, but it's also possible to spend a bit more and not get any more. If you're looking for a functional and inexpensive AR, that's a good choice.

September 16, 2010, 02:50 PM	#10
divil Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 506	I ordered an M4 kit from Delton, it's arriving tomorrow. I too found positive feedback about them everywhere I looked. As regards the price, my kit cost $485 and I paid nearly $200 for a stripped lower receiver, but I understand you can get them for less than that in some places. By the time I buy whatever other few bits and pieces I need it'll probably cost a bit more than that rifle you linked to - so I guess that's a good deal.