Help me make sense of .308 ARs

[Rusty Luck]

I want to try out the DPMS G2. I like the compatibility of AR15 accessories and it's lighter weight.

 

[dusty14u]

Also wondering what magazine the S&W MP10 uses?

S&W uses SR25 style mags. Easy to come by and now Pmag has several capacity size mags for them. I think the DPMS rifles use the same style.

 

[qwert65]

Does anyone have any stay away from manufactures?

 

[strambo]

The DPMS G2 and S&W seem to be good values. If I was in the market for a 7.62 AR I'd be looking hard at the G2 Recon due to the smaller size and weight (and good price) or the LMT slick side MWS because I have an MRP and really like it, but it's heavy. I do like and use the QC barrel feature on my MRP, it's like having multiple ARs in one.

 

[wally]

Does anyone have any stay away from manufactures?

Hesse/Vulcan or whatever they are currently calling themselves. Can be OK if you want a cheap starting point and have the gunsmithing tools and skills to fix them up, but for normal folks, stay away.

 

[reelhook]

check out Colt Competition-available in July-not just Colt

 

[dprice3844444]

one for sale in the rifle section

 

[qwert65]

I've found 3 I think is like; the sig716 DMR, DPMS Tac-20, and DPMS MK-12
3 others that I'd think would work are the ruger (though I'd like a longer barrel), the mp 10 and an armalite ar-10b 20in
My questions for those that have expierience with these models are;
1- how is dpms quality? Specifically in the reliability department/warranty
2- is the sig that much better for the price?
3- anybody have any problems or criticism of these models?

Thanks in advance

 

[grubbylabs]

The DPMS G2 and S&W seem to be good values. If I was in the market for a 7.62 AR I'd be looking hard at the G2 Recon due to the smaller size and weight (and good price) or the LMT slick side MWS because I have an MRP and really like it, but it's heavy. I do like and use the QC barrel feature on my MRP, it's like having multiple ARs in one.

I just got a DPMS GII Recon and at over 500 rounds into it I am really happy with it. It's been a great rifle so far.