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Posted: 3/4/2012 10:53:42 AM EDT
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Ive been thinking about changing my upper out from an a2 style with a flat top. When I started looking at the cost involved, the thought came to mind sout selling and upgrading. But what would one upgrade to from a DPMS .5.56 for 1000 to 1200? The rifle is generally used for plinking but I would also like to take a class with it.
Thanks Sean |
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If you are planning to swap out the upper receiver, then it might be a good excuse to switch out the entire rifle with another brand. As long as you don't take a huge loss on your DPMS, it would be great if you could upgrade to something like a BCM, Colt, DD, etc. But, you shouldn't feel like you have to upgrade. If you end up taking a class, just run your DPMS.
Good luck to you! |
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If you are planning to swap out the upper receiver, then it might be a good excuse to switch out the entire rifle with another brand. As long as you don't take a huge loss on your DPMS, it would be great if you could upgrade to something like a BCM, Colt, DD, etc. But, you shouldn't feel like you have to upgrade. If you end up taking a class, just run your DPMS. Good luck to you! Is there a place to find the prefered brands? I might look at doing that... |
| If it runs great, there is no need to "upgrade" and spend extra on something that will run the same. DMPS stripped flattops are pretty inexpensive, and if you swap the barrel to the flattop, you have the A2 upper which would be a good starting point for another build. That's just the method I tend to use. I've learned that buying and selling in the fashion you describe is often accompanied by big $$$ losses and regret. |
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If you are planning to swap out the upper receiver, then it might be a good excuse to switch out the entire rifle with another brand. As long as you don't take a huge loss on your DPMS, it would be great if you could upgrade to something like a BCM, Colt, DD, etc. But, you shouldn't feel like you have to upgrade. If you end up taking a class, just run your DPMS. Good luck to you! Is there a place to find the prefered brands? I might look at doing that... I really like Bravo Company. You can build a great rifle for under $1,000. Colt 6920's cand be found now for under $1,000 as well. G&R Tactical and DSG arms are two places with good deals on them. |
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If you want a flat-top then go for it.
I don't see how it's possible to "upgrade" from something that's proven to work to something else that will probably work. All of the top brands are great. I would vet them the same way I would any DPMS. If the DPMS is vetted, proven reliable, then all of the specs in the world don't mean a thing. You can fix things that are broke. Fixing things that work before they're broke is asinine in my humble opinion. Take that class you want, if it breaks then worry about it. I'm with the other guys that suggested upgrading the flat-top and keeping your current parts in the swap. It's unlikely that you could sell it for enough to justify a complete swap for another brand. If you want another brand save for it and have two. Getting rid of something that works to fit in with what's acceptable around here makes no sense. You are the one that has to make the decision though. |
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If you are planning to swap out the upper receiver, then it might be a good excuse to switch out the entire rifle with another brand. As long as you don't take a huge loss on your DPMS, it would be great if you could upgrade to something like a BCM, Colt, DD, etc. But, you shouldn't feel like you have to upgrade. If you end up taking a class, just run your DPMS. Good luck to you! Is there a place to find the prefered brands? I might look at doing that... I see that you are in WA St. If you are on the wet side Rainier Arms or Surplus Ammo and Arms are a couple of the best places to start. Sir James... |
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I shoot it okay. Part of the reason for getting a flat top is to add optics for my eyes and help with shootability. Reliability has been great. Ive ran aimpoints and scope using A1 uppers Could just order a complete upper. COLT,LMT,BCM If you want a complete carbine then I would get a Colt 6920 @ under 1000 |
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Buy the stripped flat top upper.
Got to your hometown forum and see if someone will help you swap it so you dont have to buy the tools. Kick the guy a few bucks or buy dinner or something. Sell the old A2 upper on the EE. About an even swap with not much cost involved. Run the rifle and see what breaks. Fix it and move on. Maybe buy a spare bolt carrier group and LPK spring set if you go to a class with it. |
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If you are planning to swap out the upper receiver, then it might be a good excuse to switch out the entire rifle with another brand. As long as you don't take a huge loss on your DPMS, it would be great if you could upgrade to something like a BCM, Colt, DD, etc. But, you shouldn't feel like you have to upgrade. If you end up taking a class, just run your DPMS. Good luck to you! Is there a place to find the prefered brands? I might look at doing that... I see that you are in WA St. If you are on the wet side Rainier Arms or Surplus Ammo and Arms are a couple of the best places to start. . Sir James... I used to be, keep forgetting to change that info. I miss those guys... I will see what my friend is willing to pay for the DPMS. Maybe a colt is in the future. |
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If you are comfortable and happy with the DPMS...just swap out the upper receiver for what you want. use the extra money save towards some good optics. There's no point in replacing the whole rifle just to change the name on it,imo I agree. The upper receiver is the heart of the rifle (BCG & barrel). A lower is generally a lower––I've used several DPMS lowers in the past, and they're as good as anything else I've used. Use the money you saved over not buying a whole new rifle to purchase optics or ammo. |
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