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Posted: 2/18/2010 3:00:07 PM EDT
| I've looked at the chart (M4 comparison chart) as far as quality, they are almost identical. I'm looking into getting a mid-length upper and want to put a DD Omega X 9.0 on it. BCM does not have them in stock but should in about 4-8 weeks. I want this configuration in their standard barrel which isn't online but they said they will have it at that time. PK Firearms has a DD mid-length with a DD Omega X 9.0 installed. Both are about the same price. I'm in no hurry but I'm not sure if I wait for BCM, they will still have their prices discounted. What are your thoughts on one or another??? |
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If I am not mistaken the PK Daniel Defense upper is not assembled by DD. Rather it is a DD barrel that PK assembles themselves using a CMT upper, and RRA BCG. If this is the case I would probably go BCM, or buy the PK DD upper and sell the BCG for a BCM unit.
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| Both are great quality uppers. But as long as I have been here, which isn't very long, I don't recall many people picking a DD over a BCM. Personally I haven't fired a DD, but I absolutely love my Bcm middy. I would wait for it if you aren't in a hurry. Just my .02 cents worth. |
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BCM has awesome CS but you...You can't knock DD customer service. I had a problem with my lower, I called customer service, someone answered the phone!!!!. Within 2 mins they were sending me a shipping label to to send back my lower. 2 weeks later I gota brand new lower shipped.
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If I am not mistaken the PK Daniel Defense upper is not assembled by DD. Rather it is a DD barrel that PK assembles themselves using a CMT upper, and RRA BCG. If this is the case I would probably go BCM, or buy the PK DD upper and sell the BCG for a BCM unit. Just my .02 truth. they are assembled by pk. i bought one not too long ago (shipped out next day and arrived on schedule) and i still think it was a good buy, but if i were to do it over again i would buy bcm upper for 420, then add a nice bcg. total price would be close. cmt upper < bcm upper imo |
| I bought a DD upper from PK for my brothers Christmas present. It was awesome, and I would buy again. I also have a BCM upper and I don't consider it any better than the DD I bought for my brother. I would say they are equal and so I would buy the one that is in stock. Both PK and Bravo Company are excellent, but if you want to make sales, you gotta have product in stock. JMHO. |
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did i read somewhere that d.d. said at the shot show they were coming out with a factory mid-length???? that will give bcm some decent competition, as they pretty well rule the mid-length market. The DD middies are supposed to be available in March. There's the XVM with standard handguards, M4V3 with Omega X 9" rail, a 6.8 verison of the V3, and the Ambush, a 6.8 with a 12" smooth FF handguard that you can attach rails to. All of them have CHF CL barrels. |
| PK doesn't have the name BCM has but there DD builds are just as good. I have owned several of both. The BCG PK uses is a RR semi auto with a CMT bolt. The BCM allows you to choose your BCG. A BCM with a RR BCG is equal to a PK DD with a RR BCG...... So really the BCG is the only difference. The RR isn't bad, the BCM is just better- MPI, etc. The resale on the BCM will be better to. Other than that's it's personal preference. I'm comfortable with either. |
So last night as I was drooling on BCM's website, I decided to check out the New Products-Just In link. I see the combo that I want in stock. 16" mid-lenght standard barrel with a DD Omega X 9" in stock. It's not listed with the other combos that I've been checking out under their 16" Mid Length Upper Group. I'm glad I just stumbled accros the just in link because I ordered it today. 
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So last night as I was drooling on BCM's website, I decided to check out the New Products-Just In link. I see the combo that I want in stock. 16" mid-lenght standard barrel with a DD Omega X 9" in stock. It's not listed with the other combos that I've been checking out under their 16" Mid Length Upper Group. I'm glad I just stumbled accros the just in link because I ordered it today. It's on the 2nd page of the Mid Length Upper Group page(s)
Congrats on the purchase! Get ready- they ship/arrive quickly!!! |
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So last night as I was drooling on BCM's website, I decided to check out the New Products-Just In link. I see the combo that I want in stock. 16" mid-lenght standard barrel with a DD Omega X 9" in stock. It's not listed with the other combos that I've been checking out under their 16" Mid Length Upper Group. I'm glad I just stumbled accros the just in link because I ordered it today. It's on the 2nd page of the Mid Length Upper Group page(s)
Congrats on the purchase! Get ready- they ship/arrive quickly!!! Yeah, I see that now.  Kind of weird it wasn't with the 16" mid length uppers. I hear they ship fast. Can't wait!
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I know it's late, and congratulations on your upcoming present to yourself, but I do feel as if I've got to put a good word in for PK Arms' builds.
I wouldn't hesitate to have them build an upper out of any number of parts that are available. I am more than happy with mine. |
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BCM on the basis of service. Everyone always speaks of BCM`s service, but when I call to order something or to have a question answered it goes right to a answering machine saying they are to busy with orders for answering the phones. So how is this good service if you can not even get a live body on the phone? I mean I never had a issue with anything I ordered from them, unlike La Police Gear, US cav., and other non forum sponsors. |
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BCM on the basis of service. Everyone always speaks of BCM`s service, but when I call to order something or to have a question answered it goes right to a answering machine saying they are to busy with orders for answering the phones. So how is this good service if you can not even get a live body on the phone? I mean I never had a issue with anything I ordered from them, unlike La Police Gear, US cav., and other non forum sponsors. Email bravocompany at wi.rr.com BCM is a small company compared to a huge distributor like LAPG. Someone answering the phones all day is someone NOT packaging a million tiny orders or assembling products or testing uppers. |
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BCM on the basis of service. Everyone always speaks of BCM`s service, but when I call to order something or to have a question answered it goes right to a answering machine saying they are to busy with orders for answering the phones. So how is this good service if you can not even get a live body on the phone? I mean I never had a issue with anything I ordered from them, unlike La Police Gear, US cav., and other non forum sponsors. Email bravocompany at wi.rr.com BCM is a small company compared to a huge distributor like LAPG. Someone answering the phones all day is someone NOT packaging a million tiny orders or assembling products or testing uppers. Thank you, but because I was not able to talk to someone at this business I ended up purchasing products from other venders. That might also be the case with other customers (new and repeat). |
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No I still purchase stuff from them from time to time, but not being able to ask them when they will restock items or questions about products was the issue. So I ended up just buying from other forum sponsors. I've always just left a message or emailed them they have always gotten back with me in a reasonable time frame. Same w/ Denny at Global Tactical. Heck during the Obama rush I've bs-ed with him for hours. |
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