Del-ton or Daniel Defense?

[gunguy123]

Hey guys I am trying to decide between purchasing a Daniel Defense or Del-ton rifle. I know the prices of each have a very large difference. I am also planning to put either an Aimpoint or Eotech on the rifle. If I got a Del-ton this would be much easier financially, but the difference in quality between the two is unknown to me. Is there any way I can purchase parts for the Del-ton to make it as mil-spec as the DD? Any opinions and tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[KaLiFORNIA]

+1 for Daniel defense.

[xxINKxx]

Daniel defence over del-ton any day of the week as far as quality.

Why buy a del ton and then blow more money to upgrade the parts to make it as good as the DD. All the money upgrading the del ton could of just went torwards getting the DD. Or another good brand.

If money is really a big issue just get the Del-ton. They make decent stuff for budget buys. And if you feel you want to upgrade stuff you could.

[ChrisO]

lol Daniel Defense is a FAR better rifle than the del ton. My suggestion is get the DD and run irons for awhile while saving for a aimpoint or eotech. Nothing wrong with running a good set of iron sights. The thing that is good about Mil-spec is you can buy parts and expect them to interchange... not that the army uses them... .

[AlexKintner]

If you're asking yourself this now, it will always be eating at you if you buy the Del-Ton.

[21SF]

I was in your shoes at one point, I called around the shops in my area looking for an AR.
A local shop had a bunch of AR's Daniel Defense, LMT, RR, etc. I held off because another shop had a delton for a very good price, when i went to look at the delton I almost started laughing, the fit and finish is piss poor.

[msand951]

Get the best you can afford. You will always be wanting better and will want to upgrade if you get the Delton. Just get the DD and save yourself the trouble in trying to sell your Delton down the line wanting to upgrade. I built my lower and purchased a used upper DPMS. I paid 300 for the upper, Im happy with it but want something better now. If you want to save some money buy a lower and I'll sell you my upper with bcg for 300 plus shipping.

[gunguy123]

Are there any other manufacturers that are worth noting in this forum? Between the DD and Del-ton I'm sure the DD is better but it is a lot more. Are there any good ARs that are "in between" when talking about price?

[msand951]

BCM, comes to mind . Thats what I want to get.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/

[PolishMike]

Spikes, lmt, dd.

We have seen nothing but problems with delton guns.

[Evolution247]

BCM, comes to mind . Thats what I want to get.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/

+1 BCM makes great quality products. I sold all of my AR's in favor of BCM. That's all I run now. Or should I say for now...

[HK Dave]

It depends on what you're using it for. If its mostly for plinking and shooting paper at the range, then the Delton will be just fine. Yes you can buy parts to upgrade it to "mil-spec" but it will end up costing more than just starting off all "mil-spec".

Daniel Defense is more expensive than the Delton but it comes with a lot more. Whether you NEED it is completely up to you. (You probably don't)

BTW "Mil-spec" does not mean "Best".

I have a safe full of Daniel Defense, Larue, LMT, Spikes, CMMG... and I've also owned many other brands in the past including the more value brands.... and let me tell you, I never had any of them fail. :P

[gunguy123]

I will be using this rifle for home defense and a few carbine classes. I expect to fire around 1000 rounds through the rifle every month.

[docsmileyface]

Cut the difference and go with a Spikes, uses all milspec parts (including DD barrels) for a similar price point as a del-ton. Like others said Del-Ton isn't bad, certainly one of the best deals for kit guns, my first AR was a Del-Ton and it functioned perfectly besides the fact that I didn't stake my castle nut and my buttstock ended up loosening up on me, but that was my own fault since I built it. But as a whole comparing a Del-Ton to a DD is like comparing a commuter sedan to a sports car. They both get you to work, just one is a whole lot cooler and high speed.

edit: just saw that you want to shoot 1000 rounds through it a month? definitely forgo the DelTon and get the Daniel Defense.

http://www.youtube.com/user/DanielDefense#p/a/u/1/89HEefl1KI4

[1forall]

I thought this was a joke thread until I clicked it. DD is a better built rifle.