Andrew,
I know new front posts can be ordered. Didn't know of those suppliers. I've usually done my window shopping w/ Brownells, Midway, et. al.
The front post is on my list, but buried under things like ammo, components, a pocket pistol....
Thanks for the info...
Q
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- Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: Opinions on Doublestar AR's?
- Replies: 13
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- Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:32 am
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: Opinions on Doublestar AR's?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2442
Re: Opinions on Doublestar AR's?
I'm new to the AR world, so take this for what its worth.
I bought one from centerfire systems - ordered it the week after election; arrived Christmas Eve. If looks were key, I would give this a solid B+/A- compared to higher-end ARs I've held. Fit seems good; finish isn't bad at all. Accuracy is very good. I bought the flat-top A4 model with take-off rear peep sight. Out of the box, no adjustments, open sights, it shot a 10-shot group that I could cover with the head of my Ford Taurus key (think 1" square). Backing out to 50 yards, the group opened up, but it was still easily within a CD-sized circle. At 100 yards, I kept everything on a standard rifle target - remember, this is open/peep sights. Trigger is a bit stiff, but it's NIB and to be expected. Mags insert & drop easily with no hangups. My one beef, so far, is the front sight is a large rectangular post. I will probably switch to a smaller front sight somewhere down the road, if I don't find an inexpensive optic. However, it is obviously a combat sight system and not for precision work.
When I received the gun, I broke it down and cleaned it. It cleaned up easily - no filings, no gunk, no nasty stuff at all. There was a little heavy oil, but it wasn't cosmoline or anything like that.
After 60 or 80 rounds (yes, that's all I could find of "range" ammo...not paying $20/20 rounds for premium stuff), there is a little wear on the charging handle.
I've gotten what I wanted: a (relatively) low cost entry into the AR world. I paid just a little over $725 for the gun, but it only came with a "package" of a tri-rail, light mount, and light which added $65 to my purchase price. Doublestar also makes good aftermarket mags.
IMHO, if you can find one, get it.
Q
I bought one from centerfire systems - ordered it the week after election; arrived Christmas Eve. If looks were key, I would give this a solid B+/A- compared to higher-end ARs I've held. Fit seems good; finish isn't bad at all. Accuracy is very good. I bought the flat-top A4 model with take-off rear peep sight. Out of the box, no adjustments, open sights, it shot a 10-shot group that I could cover with the head of my Ford Taurus key (think 1" square). Backing out to 50 yards, the group opened up, but it was still easily within a CD-sized circle. At 100 yards, I kept everything on a standard rifle target - remember, this is open/peep sights. Trigger is a bit stiff, but it's NIB and to be expected. Mags insert & drop easily with no hangups. My one beef, so far, is the front sight is a large rectangular post. I will probably switch to a smaller front sight somewhere down the road, if I don't find an inexpensive optic. However, it is obviously a combat sight system and not for precision work.
When I received the gun, I broke it down and cleaned it. It cleaned up easily - no filings, no gunk, no nasty stuff at all. There was a little heavy oil, but it wasn't cosmoline or anything like that.
After 60 or 80 rounds (yes, that's all I could find of "range" ammo...not paying $20/20 rounds for premium stuff), there is a little wear on the charging handle.
I've gotten what I wanted: a (relatively) low cost entry into the AR world. I paid just a little over $725 for the gun, but it only came with a "package" of a tri-rail, light mount, and light which added $65 to my purchase price. Doublestar also makes good aftermarket mags.
IMHO, if you can find one, get it.
Q