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<blockquote data-quote="aestus" data-source="post: 2329612" data-attributes="member: 2989"><p>Like I said in my original post. If it's just a plinker or range gun, the Delton will do you fine. When I mentioned PSA typically being more "in spec," I just used that as a catch all phrase for a lot of little things that really don't matter unless you plan on putting 1000's of rounds in carbine courses multiple times a year, ect.</p><p></p><p>All I care about in an AR is a quality barrel and quality bolt carrier group. Everything else can be nitpicked, but those 2 things are the heart of the rifle. PSA offers from the very cheap 1:7 twist chrome lined barrels from Wilson all the way to cold hammer forged double chrome lined 1:7 twist machine gun barrels from FN. Most Delton barrels are typically 1:9 twist barrels some chrome lined and some not and for the most part, Delton barrels don't use the same stronger alloys (lesser grade steel) that you could get from PSA from roughly the same price.</p><p></p><p>In terms of BCG's, most manufacturers now put out a decent BCG. A few years ago, BCG's would vary greatly between manufacturers. As long as the bolt is carpenter steel 158 or 9310 then it's good to go. Most manufacturers do decent gas key staking now and most should have the O ring in the extractor. If not, it's cheap and easy to install. The added costs are whether or not every component vs a batch of components are MPI/HP tested and shot peened or not. I've had great results with just batch tested components.</p><p></p><p>As for everything else, as long as it's 7075 aluminum and fits properly, then go with the cheapest price with whatever label you want <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aestus, post: 2329612, member: 2989"] Like I said in my original post. If it's just a plinker or range gun, the Delton will do you fine. When I mentioned PSA typically being more "in spec," I just used that as a catch all phrase for a lot of little things that really don't matter unless you plan on putting 1000's of rounds in carbine courses multiple times a year, ect. All I care about in an AR is a quality barrel and quality bolt carrier group. Everything else can be nitpicked, but those 2 things are the heart of the rifle. PSA offers from the very cheap 1:7 twist chrome lined barrels from Wilson all the way to cold hammer forged double chrome lined 1:7 twist machine gun barrels from FN. Most Delton barrels are typically 1:9 twist barrels some chrome lined and some not and for the most part, Delton barrels don't use the same stronger alloys (lesser grade steel) that you could get from PSA from roughly the same price. In terms of BCG's, most manufacturers now put out a decent BCG. A few years ago, BCG's would vary greatly between manufacturers. As long as the bolt is carpenter steel 158 or 9310 then it's good to go. Most manufacturers do decent gas key staking now and most should have the O ring in the extractor. If not, it's cheap and easy to install. The added costs are whether or not every component vs a batch of components are MPI/HP tested and shot peened or not. I've had great results with just batch tested components. As for everything else, as long as it's 7075 aluminum and fits properly, then go with the cheapest price with whatever label you want :) [/QUOTE]
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