DPMS GII 308

Discussion in 'Firearms' started by azrancher, May 6, 2019.


  1. azrancher

    azrancher Monkey +++

    Anybody know where I can find a DPMS Gen 2 (GII) lower, either just the stripped lower, or full lower in 7.62X51 (308)?

    Rancher
     
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  2. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    If you can get a Quote from DPMS, I am a Dealer for them and will make you a Deal...
     
  3. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    definitely talk to @BTPost [winkthumb] [winkthumb] [winkthumb] [winkthumb]

    Sir Tacs favorite supplier does not to have em :( :( and neither do any other suppliers we looked at :( :(
     
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  4. Altoidfishfins

    Altoidfishfins Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    Duly noted @BTPost
    May be looking for a Gen 1 7.62x51 upper with a 20 or 24" in a couple months.
    In the process of saving up.
     
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  5. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    @3M-TA3 is a knowledgeable feller with this platform and may have some insights on where to find one!
    Same with @Tully Mars!
     
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  6. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

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  7. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    *incorrect link removed to prevent confusion*

    Darn it...link says G2, but part number says G1 :(
     
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  8. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    They also have a DPMS Gen 1 but they aint got a Gen 2.
     
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  9. azrancher

    azrancher Monkey +++

    I can't find it on any of their pages, perhaps I'm just missing something?

    Rancher
     
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  10. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

  11. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    @azrancher @BTPost It is not listed on their website [ the official DPMS website ], we too tried to find it.

    It is either not there or it is really really well hidden.

    As noted earlier we already looked at Sir Tacs favorite supplier and perhaps Sir Tacs 2nd favorite supplier and they aint got the Gen 2.
     
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  12. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    Folks, Gen 1 and Gen 2 are not compatible!

    Gen 1 is a long frame,and Gen 2 is a short frame. There is very little compatible between them, in fact the Gen 2 is more compatible with an AR 15 (uses 85% same parts) than it is with Gen 1.

    You can get Gen 2 pattern rifles and uppers from DPMS, Remington,and Adams. I'm not aware of any other manufacturers of Gen 2 receivers/rifles/uppers at this time. If you can find a lower it would likely be cheaper to get complete and then change out any parts, like triggers, to suit your needs.
     
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  13. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

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  14. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    Question, so the Gen2 requires a speciffic lower? Or any standard DPMS pattern?
    Would be super cool to get one of tjose new Light weight billet 80%s that i see out there!
     
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  15. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    Yes, a Gen 2 upper can only be used with a Gen 2 lower, and a Gen 1 upper only with a Gen 1 lower

    The Gen 2 receivers are significantly shorter than Gen 1. In addition, Gen 2 was designed to be 85% parts compatible with an AR-15.
     
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  16. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    So, does any one offer an 80% lower for the Gen II, Especially a Billet lower?
     
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  17. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    @BTPost and @3M-TA3 know a lot more about this than we do, havin said that, if ya have a Gen 2 upper ya need a Gen 2 lower and vice versa [ update 3M just confirmed that ]. Ya have to double check compatibility and ya cannot take a salespersons word necessarily.

    Neither the Gen 1 or the Gen 2 are 100% AR compatible.

    We is talkin LR-308 vs. AR-10 here. Like 3M said the Gen 2 is more compatible than the Gen 1 but it is still **not** 100% compatible so ya gotta be real careful what components ya buy.

    @azrancher please let us know what parts ya already have.
     
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  18. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator


    They use a different cut, depends how 80% and how finished it is.
     
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  19. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    YUP YUP! My only experience with the AR-10 type is the original Armalites, and they were an absolute bitch to get to run correctly, and finding correct magazines was some times a nightmare, so I gave up on them! Always wanted an AR based 7.62X51, one that could finally run equal to the best M1A and FAL! Today it might finally be possible!
     
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  20. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    I haven't been able to locate any GII/G2 lower receivers, 80% or otherwise. The Adams is billet, I don't know if the DPMS lower is billet or forged. A smallaside,I like the curved profile of the DPMS trigger guard more than I like the Adams straight lines. Functionality I think they are equal, just the DPMS is prettier.
     
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