Ladies & Gents:
I just spoke with Ryan and ordered one.
As such I thought I would add a few details that are missing on the website.
Flashhidder:
A-2 style with crush washer and is detachable. (Standard threads 1/2x28 I belive) Welding or pinning was not required because the barrel is 16.1" long
B&C group:
DPMS Semi-Auto style
Barrel:
Light contour 1-9 twist Chrome Molly (so not chrome lined, and excellent for the 55 grain bullest most of us shoot)
Barrel contour:
For the builders out there, Its a light contour, which in THIS case means gov't profile under the hand guards, then a gas block bench of 0.75, then back down to gov't profile ahead of that
Gas block:
single railed block, 0.750 size with two set screws I belive
Carbine stock assembly:
Its DPMS own brand, 6 position commercial spec
Mag: (and this is the kicker)
One 5/30 Magpul P-Mag (I am not sure wich version)
I just broke down the cost, and most would find it very difficult to build one for this kind of money.
Keep in mind, that as of late, DPMS is making good quality guns for the money, and I think this is one of their better values.
These are just my thoughts.
regards
AbH