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What Others Say About D&L Sports™, Inc.

 
Dave,
Sorry to take so long to get back to you. We are currently deployed and internet access is rather limited. The new magazines you sent me are working without fail and I am excited to utilize the magazines.
Thanks,
U.S. Navy Seal
 
Hi Dave,
About 10-11 years ago, I had sent you a Colt 1911 which you did a package on. It shoots great! I am now coming up on my eighth year with Oakland, CA PD and what a learning curve that has been, especially at my age!! (BTW, you had also built up a package for me on a full size 1911 which continues to impress me and others who shoot it.
Regards,
B.A.
 
Dave,
I picked up the D&L 1911 this afternoon. It is just what I wanted, there were a few very jealous fellows in the gun shop today.
Thanks,
Jim
 
Dave,
I demoed your carbine to the FBI Firearms Training Unit, DEA and the XO of USMC Weapons Training Bn. They all thought it was a beauty and quite practical.
FBI retired
 
I am currently serving in the US Navy, and I have a job that requires me to use firearms on a daily basis. I work with many types of pistols, M-4 carbines, shotguns, and at least four different models of long range sniper rifles. I recently bought a DL Sports™ Professional Model 1911, and I can say without a doubt that it is the finest pistol that I have ever worked with. The accuracy, reliability, and durability are unparalleled. I have been carrying this pistol on a daily basis for the past 3 months in numerous operations support of OIF. This pistol is far more capable than our standard issue pistol (SIG P226), and it has proven it's reliability in very harsh desert conditions. After receiving the pistol in early 2007 (and prior to leaving for deployment), I drove to Wyoming to meet Dave Lauck in person and spend a day training at the Small Arms Training Academy (SATA). During my seven years in the military, I have trained extensively at the Mid-South Institute, Olive Security Training Center, McMillan Shooting School, and numerous other military and civilian ranges around the country. The SATA is without a doubt the best facility that I have been to. The shoot house at the SATA is outstanding and it incorporates numerous steel and paper targets in challenging and realistic scenarios. I did one "lap" through the shoot house, and probably shot more rounds than during entire days of training at other shooting schools. The SATA long distance ranges are excellent. There is a 1800yd Known Distance range which allows for the "doping" of scoped weapons, in addition to numerous Unknown Distance Targets that can be placed at virtually any distance. Although I only spent a short amount of time on the long distance range, I believe that this range would be able to cover ANY and ALL training requirements for military sniper training. In addition to the shoot house and the long distance ranges, there is a several mile long walking/"pointman" course that allows shooters to test their pistol, carbine, and rifle skills at a variety of different ranges and scenarios. I have experienced several other "pointman" courses at shooting schools or during military training, and once again, the course at the SATA was the most challenging (and the most fun) course that I have seen. DL Sports™ products and the Small Arms Training Academy are world class, and I would give my highest recommendation to both DL Sports™ products, and the Small Arms Training Academy. Dave's products are cutting edge, and his training philosophy is backed by years real world experience.
US Navy / Iraq
 
Dave,
I shot the OM today, put about 500 rds. (and a new recoil spring) without any problems. It shoots as well as I can hold it, no complaints at all. The OM is quickly becoming my "nice weather" carry pistol.
Police Detective
 
Hi Dave,
This is the nicest rifle I've ever owned my friend.
Take care,
World Record Holder
 
Dave,
This gun is amazing. Things are going well here in the Middle East. I have been carrying the DL .45 every day and I couldn't be happier with it. The gun gets a lot of compliments too.
US Navy Seal
 
I wanted you to know the magazines work great.
Director, Tactical Instructor
 
D&L Sports™ CQB AR 5.56mm
Super capable carbine boasts custom details galore!
By Charlie Cutshaw
Dave Lauck has been in the custom firearms business for some 30 years, carrying on the family tradition of firearms manufacturing since the days of Colonial America. Lauck’s goal is to provide his customers with the finest, most reliable and accurate, practical and tactical firearms available using traditional craftsmanship coupled with state-of-the-art innovations. We have already evaluated several of Lauck’s custom firearms and when Dave contacted us about testing his CQB carbine, we jumped at the opportunity. Based on previous experience, we believe that D&L Sports™ produces some of the finest AR-type rifles available. We have seen a lot of these rifles in the last 40 or so years, beginning in Vietnam and, D&L’s product is about as good as it gets. We say this because Dave Lauck incorporates features into his guns that are not to be found elsewhere. Dave is a one-man shop. In the finest tradition of custom firearms production, he personally builds every firearm that bears the D&L logo. D&L’s AR-type rifles and carbines aren’t cheap—in the price range of $2,000 and up, so they aren’t for everyone. But for those who can afford the price of entry, D&L’s ARs are worth the cost. Elaborating on what sets D&L’s CQB AR apart will take some time, but the carbine really is different from almost every other AR-type CQB carbine available except in its basic features.
Gun Details
The most obvious differences between D&L Sports™’ CQB carbine and others are the handguard and stock, so we’ll start there. The D&L handguard appears to be a free-floating tube with vent holes for cooling—and the larger ones are just that. The smaller holes, however, are for mounting MIL-STD- 1913 rails. Lauck’s thinking was that if the rails aren’t needed in some locations on the handguard, there is no necessity to have them there, since many shooters find them uncomfortable, and when covers are in place the tube is too large for those with small hands. So D&L Sports™ CQB carbines come without rails over their entire length, although short rails are in place because for CQB use, optics and accessories are the norm. The user can, however, mount additional rails where he or she wants for mounting other accessories and have a smooth, comfortable gripping surface where they aren’t needed. Unlike some other free-floating tubes that can possibly “shoot loose,” Lauck’s are locked to the upper receiver and cannot loosen unintentionally. Lauck’s handguards are also available as aftermarket items for any AR-type rifle or carbine to accommodate any barrel length. The second eye-catching item of D&L Sports™’ CQB AR is the patent- pending adjustable stock, again different from any other. The stock is constructed from thick-walled aluminum for durability and light weight. The stock was designed with entry teams in mind because these organizations wear a variety of gear and body armor of varying thicknesses, necessitating an adjustable stock. Conventional adjustable stocks have many issues, including rattling, bending, denting and being subject to breaking under hard use; such as striking the butt on the ground to help open a stuck bolt, or aggressively using the stock in a CQB situation. Not only can the stock be thusly broken, the buffer tube can be bent as well. In addition, standard buffer tubes are retained only by a light lock ring that may loosen under hard use. The lock ring loosening can result in an inoperable weapon. Lauck approached these issues with a view in mind to develop a stock that would be as absolutely reliable and durable as humanly possible. We’d say that he succeeded. The buffer tube is machined from aluminum bar stock, finished with a thicker diameter than standard tubes. The butt is machined from solid aluminum block to withstand just about any abuse a military or law enforcement user can subject it. The bottom and rear are deeply checkered for traction against vest material. The butt is lightened by material removal that allows for correct sling attachment and is contoured to facilitate a comfortable and secure grip for CQB operations. If necessary, the butt can be removed for cleaning and maintenance. The sliding butt is retained in place with dual crossbolts that absolutely prevent unintentional stock collapse. Dave Lauck also eliminates the light-duty locking ring by machining a shoulder onto the buffer tube. This is timed during installation to form a solid indexed connection with the lower receiver. Finally, a bottom index bracket ensures that the entire assembly is firmly locked in place via a heavy-duty connection. For enhanced handling, Lauck designed his own vertical foregrip. Dave’s foregrip is machined from solid Delrin and retained by two Allen head crossbolts for positive retention. The grip compartment will hold a complete AR bolt assembly and a spare firing pin or two spare batteries, either AA or 123A. The rear pistol grip was replaced by a Grip with molded-in finger grooves and textured surface for positive grip. The Grip has a plug that fits into the base of the grip, forming a second compartment for storing small items. For night operations, we replaced the standard vertical foregrip with a SureFire M900 Vertical Foregrip Weaponlight with IR filter. This versatile foregrip/high intensity light has ambidextrous momentary activation pads for the main battle light, a constant “on” switch and a momentary push switch for the two integral, low-output LEDs that are used for stealth navigation. This light emits 125 lumens of high intensity focused light for an hour and attaches to the bottom MIL-STD-1913 rail via an ARMS QD throw lever. D&L CQB carbine upper and lower receivers are fitted with no discernable “play.” The lower receiver is forged 7075-T6 aluminum, while the upper is 6066-T6. The trigger is a single stage unit with absolutely no creep or backlash and breaks like snapping a glass rod at just under 4 pounds, although the trigger feels as if it were lighter. We were actually surprised when we measured the average pull weight. Lauck’s selector switch is yet another enhancement. The switch has been lengthened and widened slightly to facilitate highspeed operation, even with gloved hands. The switch is available in both right- and left-handed versions. Another improvement is Lauck’s anti-walk trigger and hammer pins, which like much else on this carbine, differ from any others. D&L’s barrel is 16 inches in length with Lauck’s proprietary integral muzzle brake. This brake is a nine-port design with six side ports and three ports on top. There are no bottom ports because this reduces dust signature when shooting from prone or from a foxhole, while at the same time minimizing muzzle rise, thereby enhancing rapid-fire accuracy. Although felt recoil from any 5.56mm carbine is low, Lauck’s design effectively reduces felt recoil to practically nil. Dave Lauck even designs his own 20- and 30-round magazines. Original magazines have always been problematic in terms of reliability, especially given that they were originally designed to be used only once and then discarded. Needless to say, the military considered this to be wasteful and so magazines were retained and reused, causing feeding issues. During the Vietnam unpleasantness and afterwards, we loaded only 18 rounds into 20-round magazines, and 28 rounds into the 30-rounders to enhance reliability and feeding. The green followers with a longer front bearing surface to prevent “nosedives” and enhance feeding was only partially successful and prudent shooters continue to load 28 rounds into MILSPEC 30-round magazines. Lauck solved the AR magazine problem in several ways. First, he designed a completely new aluminum follower that absolutely will not nosedive or allow “bolt over cartridge base” failures to feed. The follower also has what Lauck designates “filter tracks,” which allow dirt and dust to pass by the follower. In addition, Lauck redesigned the magazine base by locking it firmly into position using screws to retain the heavy-duty aluminum floorplate that doubles as a “pull ring” for withdrawing the magazine from a pouch and retaining it while reloading. It also can be used to pull the magazine from the carbine if it fails to fall free when the release is pressed. Lauck completely redesigned the 20-round magazine by incorporating a slight curve into the design in addition to the features we have already discussed. There have been earlier curved 20-round magazines, but none has all the features of Lauck’s. Our test carbine came equipped with an Aimpoint red dot CQB sight mounted via D&L’s proprietary “reality based” mount. The Aimpoint itself is in widespread military use and is one of the fastest for target engagement. Lauck’s mount incorporates dual crossbolts with hand knobs that can be tightened using a screwdriver for absolute retention and to prevent shooting loose. Another purpose is to hold the Aimpoint in perfect alignment for use with Lauck’s proprietary and innovative backup iron sight that was designed to be as fast as a pistol and as accurate as a carbine. The sight is placed forward of the optic and stays up so there is nothing to flip up or break. The sight is fully adjustable and then positively locked in place for a backup sight that is always visible and impervious to the rigors of military or law enforcement use. Lauck also replaces the post front sight with a more durable blade that complements the rear sight. The front sight simply replaces the original and, like the rear sight, the front blade is available with a tritium insert. Shooting Impressions
Shooting the Precision AR brought no surprises. D&L Sports™ CQB AR is probably the most accurate rifle of its type we have ever tested. It is also probably the best constructed in the finest tradition of individual custom rifles. For the tactical team seeking a semiautomatic AR-type rifle with excellent accuracy, the D&L Sports™ CQB AR is an obvious choice. The D&L Sports™ CQB AR is about as good as it gets in terms of overall accuracy for either sporting or tactical purposes at any price.
Charlie Cutshaw
 
Dave,
We recently switched to the 1911 and I am looking for a no-nonsense & reliable way to carry extra mags on my duty belt. The D&L Kydex mag pouch looks perfect.
Police Officer
 
Dave,
I love the D&L 1911 and carbine. Reliability has been flawless. I am planning on carrying the 1911 every day while I'm overseas on this tour. I have no doubt that it will perform flawlessly.
Thanks again,
Navy Seal Officer
 
Dave,
Got the MR30PG today. Wow! It's a beautiful weapon. Ergonomics are the best that I have seen on a rifle. Very accurate.
Thanks,
Tactical Shooter
 
D&L,
I am a military officer, security professional, and work at a gun pro shop. I have never seen the selection of such quality, innovative gear anywhere other than D&L. Dave you have simplified the answers, rather than complicated the issue. I greatly appreciate your help.
2nd LT
 
Dave,
Your D&L AR rifle & magazines are incredible!!!
Thanks,
Sniper
 
Dave,
Your work is fabulous!
Thanks,
Tactical Shooter
 
Dave,
It was cold and the range was still covered in ice, but I took the rifle out for a FAM fire. I grabbed a handful of old military 55 - grain ball that I had for years and did a little iron backup sight shooting at 50 yards and with EOTEC @ 100. I do not consider myself a good rifle shooter although I fired expert in the Corps. The group @ 50 with iron sights was fired at a blank target and measured a little over an inch. At 100, I had no trouble making head shots with the electronic sight from a crude rest. On Fri, the former sniper cell commander from SEAL Team Six will help me test the gun and it will be camera time. Recoil was almost nonexistent. Nice rifle.
FBI (ret)
 
Hey Dave,
The D&L rifle shoots like a laser my friend. It's one of the most accurate rifles I've owned. Not to mention one of the toughest.
Regards,
Sniper Instructor
 
Dave,
Shot the rifle with the former SEALS today. It was a bitch. Cold, windy and muddy. They loved it. My cameras got blown off a shooting bench with some targets. along with my chronograph and both sky screens broke in half. Fortunately we had completed the rifle rounds chrono and shot bullets ranging from 42-77 grains. 1:8" rifle twist stabilized all. I am sure this is a sub MOA carbine.
FBI retired
 
Dave,
Finally got chance to put 250 rounds thru the D&L 1911 this a.m. Ball and hollow point. Worked perfectly! No failures to feed or any other malfunctions. Will send photo of 50 yd target later. Your tube forearm for AR is best fit ever. Is comfortable in hand, and still allows a place for rail or a light, etc.
Thanks,
Tactical Shooter
 
 
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