Del-Ton Inc. now producing AR-15s
Del-Ton is selling a range of their own AR-15s under the brand name DTI. These rifles were originally announced at the beginning of the year and are now being distributed by American Tactical Imports.
The above pictured M4gery is the DTI-4 and features:
a 16″ barrel with M4 profile, 1×9 twist, 6 positon M4 stock, CAR handguards with single heat shields, and A2 Flash Hider. The rifle also comes with a hard case, sling, 2 30rd mags and a buttstock cleaning kit.
The price is $750.00.
The entire Del-Ton DTI range can be seen here.
Hat Tip: Outdoor Wire.
All I’ve ever heard about Del-Ton is that they do build a good piece of kit. A good AR-15 for $750 is a fine deal anymore! What do I REALLY want? Sig 556 @ around $450. Yeah, I know, wish in one hand…
I just purchased a complete Del-Ton M-4 style AR-15. The finish on the upper and lower receivers is the best I have seen. Everything is mil-spec, you have the M-4 feed ramps (they didn’t have the feed ramps extend into the upper receiver but they are still done right). The gas key is staked although I think they could of staked it a little better but that can be easily corrected. the castle nut on the butt stock is not staked but again, this can be easily corrected. As for accuracy, once I got it sighted in, my grouping was probably around ½” to an inch at 25 yards (this was using cheap reloads) I am sure that the accuracy will go up with better ammo.
If you are looking to purchase a complete Del-Ton rifle, I would recommend it!
Living in California I wasn’t very familiar with the legality of AR’s for this state, except they were banned. I realized I could buy an off list stripped lower (CMMG) and build a California legal AR. After extensive research, I decided on Del-Ton. Their prices were very reasonable, feedback comments from customers were very positive, and I purchased( on 3/6/09) a 20″ flat top rifle kit with a Phantom comp. Del-Ton has answered my emails, and even made some adjustments to my order. They should ship it around the first of September, 2009. I can only use 10rd. mags and must use a magazine lock. If you are in California, look at http://www.riflegear.com a California company, for additional parts or accessories. I have everything I need to assemble and head for the range.
Quite a few AR kit/accessory suppliers never even responded to my questions prior to making my decision on Del-Ton.
I’m glad to see them finally making some waves. I talked to them at SHOT last February and thought they had a good thing going. They were definitely personable and seemed like the types to do everything to make things go right. Been kinda wondering what happened.
At first I didn’t think $750 was a good deal. Then I think about and it is a great deal with the BCG, two mag, sling, and a hard case. Del-Ton makes good custom AR15 so you can’t go wrong with their product.
I build complete AR15 as a hobby so I am kind a behind on the current AR15 prices.
For those that buy complete uppers, here is a suggestion. Buy the upper without the BCG. Go to Bravo Company or any online AR15 store and get a full auto BCG. The full auto BCG are a lot stronger and better then the ones that come with the upper. It cost a little bit more but it will last for a long time.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR-15-Upper-Receiver-Bolt-Carrier-Parts-s/2.htm
I completed my first AR-15 last week using a mid-length rifle kit from Del-Ton that included everything but the stripped lower receiver. Assembly went well, and they included spares for a couple of fiddly parts. Communication was excellent throughout the ordering/shipping process, even during the aftermath of the election. I cannot recommend Del-Ton enough.
At $750 including a chrome-lined barrel, two mags, a sling, and a case, it seems like a good deal on a quality rifle.