Dlask Arms AR's - opinions?
- Thread starter Jeff/1911
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- Location
- Victoria, BC
My Dlask Arms AR is en route, because the only thing that will piss off a Liberal more than a black rifle is one that says "Made in Canada" on it.
Even Remington has said that Canada is a trivial part of their market ... do you think Stag Arms cares enough to support Canadian gun owners?
Even Remington has said that Canada is a trivial part of their market ... do you think Stag Arms cares enough to support Canadian gun owners?
I just order a Stag Arms from ArmsEast. I have the Gun digest book of The AR-15 by Sweeney. He tested the Stag Arms and he basically says that a Stag Arms AR is as close to a Colt as you can get with out buying a Colt. Apparently Stag Arms is a branch off of a company that has been making AR components and other DOD stuff for over 30years. I guess they rebuild and refurbish(sic?) a lot of the US M4s and supply parts to other manufacturers including Colt.
I had considered a Dlask, wanting to support a Canadian company, but couldn't justify the price difference. $1495 Stag with detachable carry handle vs $1725 plus whatever the carry handle costs at Dlask.
2 great rifles but at least a $355 dolllar difference - Ouch!
(Stag makes left handed models too)
I had considered a Dlask, wanting to support a Canadian company, but couldn't justify the price difference. $1495 Stag with detachable carry handle vs $1725 plus whatever the carry handle costs at Dlask.
2 great rifles but at least a $355 dolllar difference - Ouch!
(Stag makes left handed models too)
- Location
- Victoria, BC
JNG said:
Just FYI, $1725 includes the detachable carry handle, from Dlask. Yes it is definetly more expensive, especially when I take into account that I'll be paying both taxes, living in BC. By the way, the difference between the prices you quoted is $230. To me, the price was worth it to support a Canadian company ... unless I'm mistaken, the only Canadian company that makes "black rifles" for civilians. I also like the idea that warranty service, if necessary, doesn't require shipping the gun across the border, a practice which is only going to become more and more difficult (mostly thanks to American laws).
John Y. said:
it was actually a really nice gun and comes /w the railed handguard.. i saw it at the range.... its their newer lowers /w the markings rolled in instead of lasered in like my older dlask AR lower...
why not just call them to see if they still have the deal...
hr said:
I asked already. They don't. Asked about when/if this might come about again. The first time I mentioned it, Joe shrugged.
A few days later I was talking to another guy there. He said in the few years he's been there, that's the first time he's seen such a sale. Too bad....
The price difference figuring the taxes and reasonabl shipping cost is about $300. Not a huge amount, about 20% the cost of the Stag.
I usually buy local to ensure stores are around me when I need them, but $300 might make ppl think twice. Esp. if you're trying to get a pass from the wife in the first place.
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I was this close to buying DLASK... (from here -> <- to here), but in the end I decided to go with RRA 
I am saving a lot by doing so, but the wait time is longer.
If Dlask was just a little more competitive for pricing I'd be all over them myself. I wanted an AR that said made in Canada on it
I am saving a lot by doing so, but the wait time is longer.
If Dlask was just a little more competitive for pricing I'd be all over them myself. I wanted an AR that said made in Canada on it
Ceska said:
its kinda hard to say.. what is worth it to me may not be worth it to you, there is nothing spectacular about the dlask, it works the same as RRA/STAG/DPMS.. fit and finish is also very similar..
BUT if you want "Made In Canada" or if you want a custom serial number as is my case, then you have no choice but to go the Dlask route, for it me WAS worth it... but someone else might rather save the couple of bucks and buy other accessories instead.... its really up to the person...
