392heminut Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey Beach, you KNOW you're going to pull the trigger! :sniper: <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, I sold my rifle and ordered one today. I should get it next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, I sold my rifle and ordered one today. I should get it next week! WOOT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah, I sold my rifle and ordered one today. I should get it next week! We expect a full review and lot of pics <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 He told me there were 73 in stock... he told me in the morning that they were out of stock... I cant describe the level of disappointment I felt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi guys I'm new to this site and just dropped by. I really like the Recon and I've placed it high on my bucket list. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi guys I'm new to this site and just dropped by. I really like the Recon and I've placed it high on my bucket list. Jim The normal recon or the new gii? Post in the introductions and tell us a bit about yourself and what you would like to get in a rifle. There are lots of people here to help you make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ok, I ordered a gii recon and I have it locked in. I should be picking it up thurs night and reviewing Saturday night. Ill let yall know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerman Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Woot Woot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I had heard that the gii used a standard ar15 buffer and spring, so to see if this was true, or if it used a standard ar308 buffer and spring, or something proprietary, I emailed dpms. Just so everyone knows, acording to dpms, it uses a standard ar308 spring and buffer. I might be picking the rifle up tomorrow. If not, sometime this week. Ill let yall know, and post a pre range bit of info and pics, and Ill try to hurry and get some rounds downrange and let yall know how that goes as well. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I got the gii, but didn't get home till almost one from picking it up. Some quick observations I have never seen a firearm ship so dry. Sahara desert dry The trigger has a little grit, but is actually quite nice. Honestly, I think replacing it would be a waste of cash Everything is more natural for an army guy... and yet everything is bizzarre at the same time. Every detail about the gun is tweaked The Moe grip reminds me of how good the Moe+ grip is Due to my last experience, I checked out my buffer tube. What do you know, there is a big old gouge in it. Ill let you know if it affects function, but its a bit irritating. The upper and lower are relatively tight, but there are sharp edges around the corners of the lower, where your fingers go when charging the firearm. Mine came with an oddly and incredibly strong spring for the charging handle latch, so I almost have to grit my teeth to disengage the latch and charge the weapon. When I do this, I ram my fingers across this sharp edge on the lower. It is very uncomfortable. My sn is just over a thousand, and I though fit and finish would be a tad better. But ill put some rounds through it and let yall know what I think! Ill start a new thread today with detailed pictures, right before everything gets an oil bath. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Also, the lower says multi for caliber, so maybe I could get a 22 upper for it? I doubt it is a mill spec lower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Great job!! Now, we want pics... LOTS of pics, including the teardown. :) P.S. The buffer tube gets scuffed/gouged a lot due to the castle nut wrench, but I agree, they could have done a better job assembling it. Edited January 30, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 ill get some pics off my phone, and Ill get LOTS in a new thread tonight. Under the dpms section of the forum, should I post under the lr308, or is a Gen3 section possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Also, dpms confirmed with me on facebook that all of their offerings for the lr308 would eventually be included in the gii. I asked about the 3g1 specifically :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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98Z5V Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Dude, is that your stick?!... Sweet looking rifle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yeah, thats the new pea shooter :-) I have high expectations from dpms... in that I expect they built this rifle better than the last guy did LOL I sold the last one for 1400, and I picked this up for 1375 otd. If you want to find a dude who will treat you right, check out dotson firearms on facebook. He is who I went through. I had to drive 2 hours to get to his house, but he will ship anywhere for $25 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 That's a nice price for a nice rifle. Gonna follow and see how it does over the long haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 That was fast, man - I'm impressed. You posted this thread on the 14th, sold your rifle on the 22nd and order this then, and received it already. Good stuff. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good lookin rifle brother,have fun. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nice , now go shoot & tell us what you think of the rifle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Here you can see the gii multi caliber lower. Dpms said although it is multi caliber, they do not have a 22 upper for it. If you look closely you will notice the damage on the buffer tube. You might also be able to see the green hammer spring (jp?). I am new to nice triggers, but to me, the hammer profile is very odd. But the trigger is quite nice. It just needs some smoothing out from trigger time Notice the Odd lug geometry, the monolithic bcg, and the duel ejectors. I wonder if the monolithic bcg will catch on in the ar15 world… Here you can see the Steel feed ramp insert. I am not engineer, but I would think this might be a good idea for polishing, and making it possible to replace the feed ramps to possibly lengthen the life of the upper. Or maybe it is just marketing for dopes like me In case you haven’t seen a comparison between the DPMS 19 rnd magazine, and the Magpul gen 3 20 rnd p mag, here it is. I am actually quite fond of the dpms profile and size. Lets talk about this sling… DPMS stole it from an airsoft manufacture in china…. Seriously, it is that chinsy. Goofy Secondly, does anyone know why the DPMS buffer has the moving weights in it? That drives me crazy! I can hear it when the firearm is assembled! It has g2g. Sorry for the poor photography. If you want to see something specific, just ask. I will post a review in the DPMS section when I get some rounds down range, and I will post a vid on youtube when I get a good bit more rounds down range. Just now Reply Edited January 30, 2014 by beachmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I am new to nice triggers, but to me, the hammer profile is very odd. But the trigger is quite nice. It just needs some smoothing out from trigger time Secondly, does anyone know why the DPMS buffer has the moving weights in it? That drives me crazy! I can hear it when the firearm is assembled! Good update, man - nice seeing the differences here in this rifle. That's a 2-stage trigger - you'll see that hammer profile, or something similar to that, on most 2-stage triggers, regardless of manufacturer. That's the way a 2-stage trig looks. Moving weights inside the buffer is the way it's supposed to be. Stops or lessens bolt bounce when the BCG slams forward. Normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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