[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DPMS Barrel Quality

Posted: 7/29/2009 1:00:05 PM EDT

Hi All...

Does DPMS make a good quality barrel. I have one that is about 8 years old. I got it at a going out of business sale, well, it and several other accessories. I gave $75.00 for the lot. It is in a cardboard tube, and appears to have never been installed. It is a heavy barrell profile. Thanks for any info...

Posted: 7/29/2009 1:07:05 PM EDT

[#1]

Probably 4140 steel which is not as desireable as 4150 but you will never know the difference.
If it is chrome lined than it is probably a good barrel. Shoot it.

Posted: 7/29/2009 1:12:39 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Probably 4140 steel which is not as desireable as 4150 but you will never know the difference.
If it is chrome lined than it is probably a good barrel. Shoot it.

I agree with this except it is probably not chrome lined unless it was specifically ordered that way and it is probably a good barrel either way. It is more than likely a very accurate barrel. Chrome lining would make it easier to clean and would assist in corrosion resistance in the long term, but chrome is not a must for most of us.

Posted: 7/29/2009 1:13:21 PM EDT

[#3]

I wouldn't complain about a $75 AR barrel + other stuff. I'd ream the chamber before shooting 5.56 in it though.

Posted: 7/29/2009 1:31:29 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Probably 4140 steel which is not as desireable as 4150 but you will never know the difference.
If it is chrome lined than it is probably a good barrel. Shoot it.

It's most likely a good barrel even if it isn't chrome lined.

Posted: 7/29/2009 2:19:21 PM EDT

[#5]

I've had several DPMS rifles over the years and they have always shot well. Nothing wrong with their bbls at all.

Posted: 7/29/2009 5:53:33 PM EDT

[#6]

DPMS is terrible.

Especially the .30 caliber barrels.

I'm sending mine back first thing tomorrow.