Dpms.......... Ar15

[swat_op506]

I was issued a DPMS Panther 16 just before the rest of the department got S&Ws. Mine has been fine so far, with the exception that when I went to put on a tactical sling, the rear stock threads were "buggered" and would not budge. I also tossed the mags it came with (they were not dependable- did not seat well every time) and use magpull.
We just got 3 shorty select fire S&W's, and there is the possibility I may be able to trade.
//fingers crossed

[EMVAMPYRE]

DPMS= Didn't Pass Millitary Specs

I have worked with several DPMS upper assemblies and have found them to be sloppy in terms of finish and workmanship. My partner, a longtime department firearms instructor and gunsmith, has complained more about DPMS parts than almost any other manufacturer of anything in the entire world...Plus, those guys on "Son's of Guns" love DPMS, which is enough of a death blow for me...

LMT is a good midrange company, Rock River Arms is also a solid company with good products that I would look at instead.

[11b101abn]

The only DPMS part I would use is a stripped lower, and only if it was all that was available.

At BEST, they are manufacturer of hobby grade weapons.

[Maverick1701]

I bought a DPMS AR a few years ago (my first AR) off gunbroker and it was DPMS lower w/unknown upper (I assume DPMS) with an LMT bolt carrer.
I have had no issues w/it and put A LOT of rounds through her.
Its been great for shooting at the range and playing on the ranch.

[JLee]

I like mine (DPMS) - haven't put many rounds through it, but I've had no problems.

[Kivuli]

I use a Panther Lite-16 and it has no troubles at all, accuracy or otherwise.

[j706]

DPMS is IMO kinda in the middle with quality. But I think they have improved dramatically in that last few years. My dad was wanting an AR and I was going to build him one. Long story short due to time constraints I went shopping for one. At one of our local gun shops I compared what was available. I ended up buying him a A4 style 20" built by DPMS. It has actually turned out to be a fine reliable and very accurate rifle. It shoots right up there with my Noveske's and Colt guns with no problems.

[Resq14]

Colt and Bushmaster in the same league??? I don't think I've ever heard anyone (other than a Bushmaster rep) say something to that effect.

I would shy away from Bushmaster for a duty rifle when other options exist: DD, BCM, LMT, etc.

I'd post these questions in the firearms section so the gun guys see them. They tend to get lost in the shuffle in here.

[beachcop05]

I do not like DPMS, it has only seemed like real poor quality to me....compared to colt or bushmaster.

[Driven]

bump.......

[Unit453]

I've been called a "Colt snob" in the past.

[Monkeybomb]

I'll pass on DPMS. Hit and miss quality.

[Driven]

From what I've read in other places, those 4 letters, "DPMS", invoke either love or hate.

Many people own them and LOVE them and swear by their reliability. Some police departments use them and love them.

On the other hand, many people hate them and think they are the worst on the market.

What say you?