DPMS lacking quality control?

IndyGunworks · 11-05-2009

So within a matter of only a few days we have sent TWO .308 dpms ar's back to dpms... neither would feed even after proper adjustments of the feed lips (dpms said they had a bad batch of mags get out) and neither would fire more than a few rounds without a failure to fire when the bolt failed to go all the way into battery.... further neither gun would cycle rounds by hand and when it would it was nearly impossible to eject the live round even when using two hands.

both guns were purchased by different people at different locations, on was an AP4 and one was a sportical. both were made post election.

That said has anyone else had any bad experiences or heard anything about DPMS not test firing the guns that they have been rushing out the door?

this makes me very skeptical to purchase anything dpms makes in .308 caliber.

melensdad · 11-05-2009

I've had more QC problems with DPMS than with all other brands combined. I will no longer use lower parts kits from DPMS and actively recommend that people avoid them because I've had problems with more of them than not.

WhitleyStu · 11-05-2009

There is a reason the term "Didn't Pas$ Mil Spec" is joking used on gun forums...

jeremy · 11-05-2009

printcraft · 11-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhitleyStu

There is a reason the term "Didn't Pas$Mil Spec" is joking used on gun forums...

Filter got you.... pass.

Mgderf · 11-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by melensdad

I've had more QC problems with DPMS than with all other brands combined. I will no longer use lower parts kits from DPMS and actively recommend that people avoid them because I've had problems with more of them than not.

Good info. to have.

PatMcGroyne · 11-05-2009

Serial nrs, and date of manufacture, please. It COULD be a bad batch of mags, or burr on some bad place. Pat.

IndyGunworks · 11-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatMcGroyne

Serial nrs, and date of manufacture, please. It COULD be a bad batch of mags, or burr on some bad place. Pat.

if it were just a burr my life would have been way simpler

dave29 · 11-05-2009

I have bought one DPMS LPK and it was missing parts and had wrong length springs in it. Needless to say, I didn't use it and haven't bought any DPMS stuff since.

deo62 · 11-05-2009

please tell me its not true. ihave 2 dpms; lr308 and lr223, both were bought new by me year ago and with new triggers have been excellent shooters. was looking forward to more from this company. had also heard same about rock river, anybody else?

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IndyGunworks www.IndyGunworks.com Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 4,901	DPMS lacking quality control? So within a matter of only a few days we have sent TWO .308 dpms ar's back to dpms... neither would feed even after proper adjustments of the feed lips (dpms said they had a bad batch of mags get out) and neither would fire more than a few rounds without a failure to fire when the bolt failed to go all the way into battery.... further neither gun would cycle rounds by hand and when it would it was nearly impossible to eject the live round even when using two hands. both guns were purchased by different people at different locations, on was an AP4 and one was a sportical. both were made post election. That said has anyone else had any bad experiences or heard anything about DPMS not test firing the guns that they have been rushing out the door? this makes me very skeptical to purchase anything dpms makes in .308 caliber. __________________ www.indygunworks.com Shoot First. NRA Life Member

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WhitleyStu Contemplating the geometry of chance… Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Whitley County Posts: 428	There is a reason the term "Didn't Pas$ Mil Spec" is joking used on gun forums... __________________ Stu NRA LIFE MEMBER 3/15/89 Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, He'll just kill you. Facts seldom change what someone wants to believe.

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jeremy Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Azcrackistan!!! Posts: 4,496	tag __________________ There are a couple of things to remember about Soldiers. Generally they are Polite, Professional, and Prepared to kill everything.

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PatMcGroyne Marksman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Honey Creek Posts: 470	DPMS info. Serial nrs, and date of manufacture, please. It COULD be a bad batch of mags, or burr on some bad place. Pat. __________________ WHEN VENGEANCE IS PLEASURE THERE'S NO END TO FUN.

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11-05-2009	#2 (permalink)
melensdad Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake County / West Creek Posts: 4,250	I've had more QC problems with DPMS than with all other brands combined. I will no longer use lower parts kits from DPMS and actively recommend that people avoid them because I've had problems with more of them than not.

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dave29 Marksman Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 628	I have bought one DPMS LPK and it was missing parts and had wrong length springs in it. Needless to say, I didn't use it and haven't bought any DPMS stuff since.

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deo62 Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peru Posts: 94	please tell me its not true. ihave 2 dpms; lr308 and lr223, both were bought new by me year ago and with new triggers have been excellent shooters. was looking forward to more from this company. had also heard same about rock river, anybody else?

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