Looking for a budget AR-15, 16" mid length barrel, any suggestons?

[THE COOP]

I have so many AR-15 spares I've decide to do another build, I have an upper receiver, and buying a Aero Precision stripped lower from Lebanon Gun Shop but I need a budget barrel, 16" M4 profile, chromed lined, mid length gas system so I'm asking the TGO friends if you have seen any budget barrels? This will be a truck/car gun to beat around with, any suggestions? Thanks!!!!! COOP

[Jon_L]

I bought this for my wife's rifle:

RifleGear - Daniel Defense Chrome Lined Barrel, 16" MidLength Stripped

But I'm planning to buy this for myself:

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 16" Mid Length Pre-Ban Barrel

Now, those are the best prices I've seen.... Maybe someone else will sound off.

If those don't tickle your fancy, have a go at www.gunbroker.com or ar15.com's Equipment Exchange...

[LA_357SIG]

Palmetto State Armory has the best deals going right now on AR uppers.

[East_TN_Patriot]

Palmetto State Armory has the best deals going right now on AR uppers.

I would agree and they have been out of stock for a couple of months now. GAH!

[Pengnpup]

I have three del tons and they are flawless. They were one of the few companies that did not screw people over before the 2008 election. Prices have been constant. They have excellent customer service.

[Backon4]

JSE surplus puts together some nice uppers. I have one now and another that will be here any day. They have several at $375 with BCG but I ordered this one without and then ordered a PSA BCG.

[Guest BCMFAN]

I bought this for my wife's rifle:

RifleGear - Daniel Defense Chrome Lined Barrel, 16" MidLength Stripped

But I'm planning to buy this for myself:

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 16" Mid Length Pre-Ban Barrel

Now, those are the best prices I've seen.... Maybe someone else will sound off.

If those don't tickle your fancy, have a go at www.gunbroker.com or ar15.com's Equipment Exchange...

You can't go wrong with either of those. I like the DD!

Edited August 2, 2011 by BCMFAN

[Guest BCMFAN]

Srry, double tap!

[Jon_L]

You can't go wrong with either of those. I like the DD!

The DD model currently resides on my wife's build. I've been considering getting some fluting done on it to reduce the weight (not at all heavy, but I shot a fluted AR with the same kind of barrel and it was oh-so-light )

[crashgordan]

the DSarms upper is a deal....

have one...

very happy with the apparent quality and finish...

DSA ZM4 Forged 7075T6 A3 AR15 Upper Receiver - DSZM4CBU-D S Arms

275.00 is a deal.

[THE COOP]

Hey all, thanks for the replies and now I'm thinking about a carbine length for a build that will be going to a friend of mine, it will be his first AR!!!! I have everything but a barrel so I'm looking at a cheap light weight barrel on Midway for $149 but will need the gas tube, delta ring, compression rings and retaining ring. I wish I could find a kit that would come with all parts except the upper receiver and hand guard? Thanks again!!!!! COOP

[TnShooter83]

I have a Del-Ton Mid-Length 16" Heavy Barrel

Chrome Lined

1/7 Twist

Only have 40 test rounds through it, so I can't say about the accuracy.

I haven't had any problems, I wish the phosphate coating was a little thicker.

Not that I've had any problem, but my Bushmaster and Colt had a thicker coatings.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I have a PSA SS midlength upper and its run flawless so far though I have only put about 180rds through it. 150 of those being silver bear and 30 being Prvi Match. I will definitely be buying another. For the money them or Spikes are GTG(I also have a 14.5" spikes upper that has been perfect).

[dlm37015]

del ton is selling m 4 carbines for 464.00 including shipping i just bought 4 yesterday

[Jon_L]

Link?

[gotigers]

Del-ton has RIFLE KITS on for $465, not rifles. No lower.

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits - 16"

[Magiccarpetrides]

those are a good deal...I prefer the PSA for the little bit of extra coin though.

[Jon_L]

Are these posts ****ed up to everyone? Date-wise?

ETA: Fixed, nevermind. I screwed with the settings.

Edited August 12, 2011 by Jon_L