I'm looking at building an AR10 and don't quite know where to start when it comes to good quality parts.. What is the best when it comes to AR10's for uppers and accessories? I'm looking for quality, reliability, and looking to piece together something that can give really good grouping for the platform.. Any recommendations?
AR10 parts?
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iH8DemLibz
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DPMS.
The first thing you need to do is check compatibility. Many people make the mistake of buying parts for the wrong platform. AR10's Come in a few varieties, Armalight or DPMS seem to be the most popular. Many of the parts do not interchange between them.
The DPMS pattern seems to be the most popular for the hobby builder. Personally I would look into the CMMG brand parts built to the DPMS pattern.
The DPMS pattern seems to be the most popular for the hobby builder. Personally I would look into the CMMG brand parts built to the DPMS pattern.
Magnumite
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I looked into building a DPMS type platform rifle. Looked at several pricing sources, read around. Palmetto was the best I could go price wise. Was unsure of their quality, heard different things. $900 basic configuration, IIRC. Hang out, watch for sales, don't rush it. Look for a good used gun. I lucked out with a like new Classic 20" DPMS for well under that Palmetto piece together. Great gun
chevellenut71
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I score one from PSA for 799. 18" ss barrel with Magpul furniture 
Magnumite
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That works!
DaemonAssassin
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I've been looking at the Aero Precision M5 upper and lower set for 280 at Recoil Gunworks. I'm highly tempted to get the set and slowly start building a carbine or SASS clone for deer hunting/precision shooting. With that said, in my research, I have found that the DPMS style has a lot more components out there for somebody like me. A friend of mine built a SASS clone off of an 80% and he said he likes it. Also the ability to use the Magpul mags in an AR10 is a bonus for going with the DPMS style.
Brownell's is a good place to start looking for AR10 stuff, not to mention I have done a lot of business with them over the years and have never been unhappy with them or the products I have bought. It also helps that my job gives me a dealer account with them.
Brownell's is a good place to start looking for AR10 stuff, not to mention I have done a lot of business with them over the years and have never been unhappy with them or the products I have bought. It also helps that my job gives me a dealer account with them.
Magnumite
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"It also helps that my job gives me a dealer account with them."
Definitely an advantage. Best I could do outside PSA was around $1400 for a rifle patterned like the DPMS TAC 20. Might as well buy the completed rifle. As it is now I am just a railed handguard away.
Definitely an advantage. Best I could do outside PSA was around $1400 for a rifle patterned like the DPMS TAC 20. Might as well buy the completed rifle. As it is now I am just a railed handguard away.
DaemonAssassin
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A dealer account doesn't do much. Maybe 10% of on some things, but the actually discount varies depending on the item. Optics have zero discount, while things like parts MIGHT have a discount.
Magnumite
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Ahhhh, I see....
Had mine out again. That thing is a hoot to shoot offhand, fairly quick shots, anyway. Makes the weight worth it.
Had mine out again. That thing is a hoot to shoot offhand, fairly quick shots, anyway. Makes the weight worth it.
Anyone have any reservations against the S&W M&P10? I like most everything about the package except the pencil thin barrel... I would most likely swap that out for something thicker in the long run.. And has anyone heard of or run into issues with running one suppressed?
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