mineralman55 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 So who makes matched upper/lower receivers with the "low" profile DPMS pattern? There have been several new players in the game and I haven't kept up.
shibiwan Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Only DPMS makes the 308 low profile receivers (1/16" lower). Everyone else making the "DPMS Pattern" 308 uppers has them at the standard height. Edited February 1, 2014 by shibiwan
blue109 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 not sure why everyone hasn't jumped on board with the new DPMS height. It just makes more sense.
shibiwan Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) not sure why everyone hasn't jumped on board with the new DPMS height. It just makes more sense. Because the new DPMS height is what it is - NEW. That means you're limited on choice for forends since there are more of them out there that conform to the older standard. There's not much incentive to make accessories for the lo-pro either since there are way more high profile uppers from DPMS and everyone else that are currently being used and manufactured. ...and now there's the NEW(est) GII platform too, my guess is the low profiles will die a natural death soon, especially if DPMS abandons their older pattern. Edited February 1, 2014 by shibiwan
Rsquared Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 Well.......I guess us Armalite guys (meaning me for the most part) will just stand back and watch. HEY! You gotta get some kinda entertainment where you can right?
survivalshop Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 If I had to use the new DPMS low profile , I would need a riser & ultra high rings . I have to use ultra high rings as it is to get a good sight picture with my cheek weld . Well.......I guess us Armalite guys (meaning me for the most part) will just stand back and watch. HEY! You gotta get some kinda entertainment where you can right? Watch what ? Just because we use the DPMS Pattern, doesn't mean we have to follow them like a lost dog. Plenty of manufacturers out there making them like the original height rail. We don't need no stinking DPMS ( or Armilite for that matter ) <lmao>
blue109 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 For the record..the new DPMS pattern is the same height over bore as a standard 5.56 gun..I think it was a good call. Probably should have been that way from the start instead of just copying the SR25 height. At least there wouldn't have been all the confusion about what sights work with what.
shibiwan Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 For the record..the new DPMS pattern is the same height over bore as a standard 5.56 gun..I think it was a good call. Probably should have been that way from the start instead of just copying the SR25 height. At least there wouldn't have been all the confusion about what sights work with what. Are you referring to the new GII? Yes, those can now even use AR15 handguards.
blue109 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Talking about the new/low DPMS LR308 height. They lowered it so standard AR gas blocks and FSBs would work better. If this G2 thing turns out to be a gimmick, they may have shot themselves in the foot. If it is reliable and catches on...the may have just changed the 308 game. Time will tell. Edited February 2, 2014 by blue109
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