Edited August 15, 2009 - Include picture of latest incarnation.
So I'm in the market for a new AR-15 rifle of the M4 variety.
Do the whole internet search thing about Canadian manufacturers as the states no longer exports the toys I want to play with.
Read up about Dlask Arms and get varying opinions on the workmanship. Usually its from somebodies uncle's -- sister-in-law's -- newphew's -- friend's -- little sister's --- pet dog that bought this rifle and it was of questionable quality.
After visiting his shop late last year and having come away from my visit very impressed with the quality of the firearms I was able to inspect - I decided to ignore the internet chatter I had read about and placed my order.
After a bit of a wait (I told him I wasn't in any rush) Canada post dropped this off at my doorstep a few days ago. (Note - haven't had time to clean off the oil from the gun).
It is a work of art!
Looks like this now.......
From what I can tell the it and finish of the firearms is equal or exceeds that of an H&K. (For those that are choking on the Doritos they were munching on you might just want to skip to the last five or six photos in this posting).
Lifting the gun out of the box -- its weight tells you it is a substantial piece.
I'm not one to get excited over a bunch of metal but I have to admit I was a bit taken back by the intensity of my emotions the first time I inspected it.
Upper and lower halves fit perfectly with NO PLAY between them. Pins are snug and can be pushed out by hand but there is zero play between them.
The trigger is crisp with about 1/16" take up -no second stage creep and a surprising "click" when you least expect it. Dry firing it days later and still am surprised by the trigger pull. Actuation of charging handle is clean without the gritty feel of metal on metal and engaging safety is very crisp with postive indents. Engaging the safety is just as easy as releasing it as a simple "flip" sends the lever to safe. Best way of describing it is once actuated it feels like a magnet is pulling it into the correct postion. Again, not so impressive when taking it off safe (when you have your entire thumb on it) but appreciated when moving and trying to "flip" the safety up with just the tip of your thumb.
Features include free floating handguard, "tactical" triggerguard, single point sling, Gas buster charging handle with "tactical" latch, and flash surpressor. Tactical carry handle isn't shown.
I've included numerous pictures - Please note that the oil as well as my camera settings (played with them to the n'th degree) don't do the firearm justice. It's probably best summed up by my 12 year old who upon completion of his inspection commented that he really didn't want to get it dirty by shooting it. This from a kid who has no problem unloading as much free ammo from dad that he can get his hands on. I am for once completely in agreement with him. Think I might just hold off a bit on the first trip to the range........
Enjoy
So I'm in the market for a new AR-15 rifle of the M4 variety.
Do the whole internet search thing about Canadian manufacturers as the states no longer exports the toys I want to play with.
Read up about Dlask Arms and get varying opinions on the workmanship. Usually its from somebodies uncle's -- sister-in-law's -- newphew's -- friend's -- little sister's --- pet dog that bought this rifle and it was of questionable quality.
After visiting his shop late last year and having come away from my visit very impressed with the quality of the firearms I was able to inspect - I decided to ignore the internet chatter I had read about and placed my order.
After a bit of a wait (I told him I wasn't in any rush) Canada post dropped this off at my doorstep a few days ago. (Note - haven't had time to clean off the oil from the gun).
It is a work of art!
Looks like this now.......
From what I can tell the it and finish of the firearms is equal or exceeds that of an H&K. (For those that are choking on the Doritos they were munching on you might just want to skip to the last five or six photos in this posting).
Lifting the gun out of the box -- its weight tells you it is a substantial piece.
I'm not one to get excited over a bunch of metal but I have to admit I was a bit taken back by the intensity of my emotions the first time I inspected it.
Upper and lower halves fit perfectly with NO PLAY between them. Pins are snug and can be pushed out by hand but there is zero play between them.
The trigger is crisp with about 1/16" take up -no second stage creep and a surprising "click" when you least expect it. Dry firing it days later and still am surprised by the trigger pull. Actuation of charging handle is clean without the gritty feel of metal on metal and engaging safety is very crisp with postive indents. Engaging the safety is just as easy as releasing it as a simple "flip" sends the lever to safe. Best way of describing it is once actuated it feels like a magnet is pulling it into the correct postion. Again, not so impressive when taking it off safe (when you have your entire thumb on it) but appreciated when moving and trying to "flip" the safety up with just the tip of your thumb.
Features include free floating handguard, "tactical" triggerguard, single point sling, Gas buster charging handle with "tactical" latch, and flash surpressor. Tactical carry handle isn't shown.
I've included numerous pictures - Please note that the oil as well as my camera settings (played with them to the n'th degree) don't do the firearm justice. It's probably best summed up by my 12 year old who upon completion of his inspection commented that he really didn't want to get it dirty by shooting it. This from a kid who has no problem unloading as much free ammo from dad that he can get his hands on. I am for once completely in agreement with him. Think I might just hold off a bit on the first trip to the range........
Enjoy
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