Did you know that Del Tons barrels are actually CMV 4150 barrels? I didnt but called them today after placing an order and asking. Crazy how they are only $198 for the barrel kit.
Anyone else can confirm/deny/ect this? I got a un-chrome lined 16" barrel for my BCM upper reciever and bolt group.
Someone is going to come along and tell you that unless its Colt, BCM, DD, Noveske, or LMT you bought crap. I myself cannot speak about Delton barrels as I only have Colt, BCM and Spikes barrels on my guns. I had a DSA middy upper but I sold it without ever shooting it after reading about barrel extensions coming loose on some of them.
Why does this smell like an advertisement to me?
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I smell a troll.
I’ll bite though… If you really paid $198.00 for a non chrome lined barrel kit, you got had. For not much more you could have ordered a DD or bravo company barrel kit from BCM and it would have come from a company known for building top quality rifles, not bargin bin piles of shit like del ton.
Send that pos back and get a refund.
I dont see anywhere on their website that shows any other type of steel except 4140 Chrome Moly Steel.
They may be proper material, 4150 CMV, but do they poroperly MPI/HPT test said barrels? I have no idea if Del Ton does or not, but that could be a good indication of the barrel being high quality and worth teh price, or just a “nice” barrel made from 4150 CMV. Proper testing and adherence to the TDP is important, cutting corners is not going to help with keeping your chances of failure or stoppage or breakage down.
Dont know why you assume I am trying to advertise anything or that im a troll … but whatever. And what company is DD?
Well BCM doesnt sell a barrel kit, just the barrel itself. And the ones they do sell that come in a kit are sold out.
DD= Daniel Defense, a very top tier manufacturer of M4’s and like parts.
Colt, BCM (Bravo Company Manufacturing) and DD are pretty much tthe gold standards for M4’s (LMT & Noveske are some others that fit into thsi category as well). They adhere strictly to the TDP spec, they use the correct materials, do the correct testing, and they all make rifles that are very much worth the money.
I should mention I will probably end up getting a BCM barrel or the whole upper assembly as it would be easier to swap out even though I already have a BCM upper. But probably not for a while. Im going to give Del-Ton a chance first.
Let us know how (if) they test the barrels and how the barrel performs for you.
Yeah I forgot to ask what kind of testing they do. I actually only live an hour away from them. That was sorta a factor too when I bought it.
The MPI/HPT testing is pretty important by most seriour shooters standards. That would be the first thing I would ask before I commited to buying the barrel. If they don’t HPT/MPI the barrel, then it is not worth the money to me. I (you) can get a BCM or DD Barrel for a comparable price, and they are built and tested properly so I know I don’t have to worry.
Is this rifle potentially going to be used for self defense or a potential SHTF scenario? If so I would think about gatting a properly built/tested barrel (One of the single most important components of a solid, accurate and realiable gun) from BCM, DD, COlt, or Noveske.
Do some searching on this sight an dyou may be able to find out more info on Del Ton (I haven’t heard much about htem or had any use with them, but from what I have heard they are bottom tier). Good luck with your rifle.
The 2 Del-tons I had I sold or sent back. They really are crap. Constant chamber problems and had the wrong twist rate IIRC. BCM will get some more in soon or hit up Grant at G&R Tactical he is a BCM dealer and can hook you up. You cannot get better service from either of those 2.
I am not going to comment on Del-Ton, but would strongly suggest that the OP read this thread so he knows what questions to ask.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=56063
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Becouse you joined today and that was your post.
If you buy crap, you’re only cheating yourself.
I’ve seen more than a few second rate carbines go Tango Uniform during even moderate round count classes, much to the chagrin of the owners.
There are companies that don’t cut corners on QC and make a fine product, and there are, well, the rest.
With BCM, DD, Colt, Noveske and a few others selling quality carbines/components, there is simply zero reason to give your business to a company that doesn’t follow the TDP.
Actuallly from what I understand they don’t make the barrels. Ive heard at some point they were using Wilson arms barrels. So I’m not sure how del-ton products could be crap if they use quality parts.
But I don’t know for sure but will find out.
Alot of hearsay without actual documentation goin on in this thread.
And a seemingly ample supply of assholes too.
Not trying to be an asshole. I’m new to AR’s and have no ego. But I’ve been around guns a long time and know that everyone has heard this, that , and the other thing and keeps perpetuating it as truth. I don’t believe anything unless it’s told to me by the manufacturer or is stated as a spec somewhere.
edit: I’ve even learned to be weary of some manufacturers because you never know who is on the other end of the phone and what they really do or do not know.