DPMS M-4, deal or no deal?

Ninja Piper · 11-01-2009, 12:45 AM

There is a deal that is being passed around our base for a DPMS M-4 with the unit insignia engraved on the side of the mag well. The package is $789 total for the carbine, case, two 30 rd mags, and sling. What are your thoughts on this deal?

ArkansasHunter · 11-01-2009, 12:51 AM

I paid around 975.00 which was 20 dollars over cost from a buddys gun shop atleast thats what he told me, for a new Bushmaster M-4 New 3 years ago.
It came with case and 1 magazine.

I'd say since it's a DPMS thats not a bad price at all. Though some here may know if you can build your own for that or less.

Stick around...A.H

iflylow74 · 11-01-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Piper

There is a deal that is being passed around our base for a DPMS M-4 with the unit insignia engraved on the side of the mag well. The package is $789 total for the carbine, case, two 30 rd mags, and sling. What are your thoughts on this deal?

I don't think that's a bad deal. Haven't priced a DPMS lately but I bought a Bushmaster M4 in Spring 08 and paid around $1100 for it.

Ninja Piper · 11-01-2009, 12:55 AM

From what I've seen, $1000 is around the lowest. I don't know much about the quality of different makers, all I know is that my issued one is made by FN.

jmp8927 · 11-01-2009, 07:59 AM

That's a good price considering the insignia. My Bushy XM-15 costed $1200 in June of this year with two cases, 180rds PMC ammo, and 3 mags. One of my brothers has an M4 style AR-15 made with a DPMS lower and it's always been 100%.

Ninja Piper · 11-01-2009, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the input guys! Now I just have to figure out how to convince the wife...

tommy · 11-01-2009, 01:27 PM

not to change the subject but is dpms a totally diferent gun? the reason i'm asking is it has it's very own forum shouldn't it be in the ar15/m16 forum. and to reply to the post i think it's a good deal.

BudW · 11-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Good deal

jrswanson1 · 11-01-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Piper

Thanks for the input guys! Now I just have to figure out how to convince the wife...

That's easy. Tell her you are concerned for her safety, and that you felt she needed to be familiar with what you use at work. The two of you could do some shooting and spend some quality time together. Make it about her and her safety.

Jim

srt 10 jimbo · 11-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Paid $850.00 for mine 3 months ago at the gun show. Brand new.

Rifle_Shaman · 11-01-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy

not to change the subject but is dpms a totally diferent gun? the reason i'm asking is it has it's very own forum shouldn't it be in the ar15/m16 forum. and to reply to the post i think it's a good deal.

That forum is for the make of the gun. They also make the LR-308 its basicly an AR-10. Also i love my DPMS m4. I paid 800 out the door but that was for reg hand guards A2 front site no rear site on the flat top.

tommy · 11-01-2009, 09:38 PM

ok i was just wondering cause i didn't remeber seeing a bushmaster or other manufactures of the ar platforms in there .

SightNSqueeze · 11-01-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Piper

There is a deal that is being passed around our base for a DPMS M-4 with the unit insignia engraved on the side of the mag well. The package is $789 total for the carbine, case, two 30 rd mags, and sling. What are your thoughts on this deal?

Is that a Base Exchange price? The Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) at our local base sells all of their AR type rifles at cost. They claim that their profits are made with extra mags, slings, and attachable components. As for the $789 price on what you described, and with your unit insignia to boot, it sounds like a good deal to me.

Pothole · 11-02-2009, 12:50 AM

its a good deal, especially with the custom insignia it will be something to hold on to

Ninja Piper · 11-02-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SightNSqueeze

Is that a Base Exchange price? The Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) at our local base sells all of their AR type rifles at cost. They claim that their profits are made with extra mags, slings, and attachable components. As for the $789 price on what you described, and with your unit insignia to boot, it sounds like a good deal to me.

No, it was a special deal for military units offered by DPMS. Email me at jeremy.demos@wimadi.ang.af.mil and I will forward you the flyer. It may well be something that your unit could get into.

Rifle_Shaman · 11-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Cant go wrong with that deal. Ive never had an issue with my DPMS.

Stew Man Fu · 11-10-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy

not to change the subject but is dpms a totally diferent gun? the reason i'm asking is it has it's very own forum shouldn't it be in the ar15/m16 forum. and to reply to the post i think it's a good deal.

I wondered that too. Why is Bush master not in there? Stag is. Is it because they make other rifles besides the AR platform? Does Bushmaster make anything but?

Burke · 11-11-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew Man Fu

I wondered that too. Why is Bush master not in there?

Because DPMS eats Bushies for breakfast..

Stew Man Fu · 11-11-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Burke

Because DPMS eats Bushies for breakfast..

And you say this because . . . ???

tommy · 11-11-2009, 09:39 AM

[Bi eat to eata little bushy too but that has nuthin to do with the guns.lmao[/B]

11-01-2009, 12:45 AM	#1
Ninja Piper Pie > Cake Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 1,103	DPMS M-4, deal or no deal? There is a deal that is being passed around our base for a DPMS M-4 with the unit insignia engraved on the side of the mag well. The package is $789 total for the carbine, case, two 30 rd mags, and sling. What are your thoughts on this deal? __________________ The "Safety Briefing" should NEVER be confused with the "Safety Dance"

11-01-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 18,469	I paid around 975.00 which was 20 dollars over cost from a buddys gun shop atleast thats what he told me, for a new Bushmaster M-4 New 3 years ago. It came with case and 1 magazine. I'd say since it's a DPMS thats not a bad price at all. Though some here may know if you can build your own for that or less. Stick around...A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-01-2009, 12:55 AM	#4
Ninja Piper Pie > Cake Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 1,103	From what I've seen, $1000 is around the lowest. I don't know much about the quality of different makers, all I know is that my issued one is made by FN. __________________ The "Safety Briefing" should NEVER be confused with the "Safety Dance"

11-01-2009, 07:59 AM	#5
jmp8927 Hermit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 2,827	That's a good price considering the insignia. My Bushy XM-15 costed $1200 in June of this year with two cases, 180rds PMC ammo, and 3 mags. One of my brothers has an M4 style AR-15 made with a DPMS lower and it's always been 100%. __________________ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not discouraged, for I am your God.

11-01-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
Ninja Piper Pie > Cake Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 1,103	Thanks for the input guys! Now I just have to figure out how to convince the wife... __________________ The "Safety Briefing" should NEVER be confused with the "Safety Dance"

11-01-2009, 01:27 PM	#7
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 5,045	not to change the subject but is dpms a totally diferent gun? the reason i'm asking is it has it's very own forum shouldn't it be in the ar15/m16 forum. and to reply to the post i think it's a good deal. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#8
BudW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Black Hills Posts: 484	Good deal

11-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#10
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 575	Paid $850.00 for mine 3 months ago at the gun show. Brand new. __________________

11-01-2009, 09:38 PM	#12
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 5,045	ok i was just wondering cause i didn't remeber seeing a bushmaster or other manufactures of the ar platforms in there . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11-02-2009, 12:50 AM	#14
Pothole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 336	its a good deal, especially with the custom insignia it will be something to hold on to

11-02-2009, 07:29 PM	#16
Rifle_Shaman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Eastern PA Posts: 238	Cant go wrong with that deal. Ive never had an issue with my DPMS.

11-11-2009, 09:39 AM	#20
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 5,045	[Bi eat to eata little bushy too but that has nuthin to do with the guns.lmao[/B] __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]