Durkin Tactical 10.5” 223/5.56 pistol Unboxing & Review

[@johnchristian1205]

Ordered the 16" .300 blackout complete build kit for my son. It came out great and he can't wait to shoot it.

[@larg5096]

still holding up well?

[@johnchristian1205]

@@larg5096 yep.

[@larg5096]

@@johnchristian1205 I see lots of good reviews and then there are people saying all the reviews are fake and the products are poor quality so I didn’t know what to believe. But thanks for the response

[@SKYFRM41]

What lower did you get

[@johnchristian1205]

@@SKYFRM41 Palmetto State Armory

[@HomeBrewedVapesReviews]

I've bought four kits from them. Had one issue, nothing major, but trying to get it sorted out with their customer service has been fun so far. It's been a week and still waiting to hear what they're going to do to resolve it. I'm not sweating it too much on this because it's the bolt catch/release, but if it was something major I'd be a little upset. But for the price you pay, you get some pretty quality parts for the most part. I'll still buy from them for all my builds.

[@justingill7660]

my 7.5 inch upper I bought from them at local gun show... runs great.

[@markchavez3402]

Just ordered mine, can’t wait

[@imadeitimadeit5728]

From where and did it come

[@solojoe1193]

I ordered my 10.5” build from the Black Friday sale and it came in a box that was about a foot long with everything crammed inside of it and after looking at all of the parts I noticed the upper billet was not in the package and when I tried to reach out about the missing part no one cared to respond until I sent a email 4 days later telling them never mind I just ordered the part from a different supplier because I was tired of waiting on a response and only then could they respond to my emails so definitely won’t be ordering from them again

[@nwballistics9065]

Sorry to hear!

[@sheluvstaee]

Did they ship the lower to your adress with the Black Friday kit?

[@nwballistics9065]

@@sheluvstaeeNo, this kit doesnt come with a lower.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

It's seems like it has a higher tension buffer spring holding the bolt back.

[@Peraltarevdesigns]

I’m a longtime customer of them and they’ve recently been geting all my orders wrong and this is the 2nd time in a row it happens so I asked if I can just order a new kit and keep the wrong 5in 300blk barrel they sent when I wanted a 5in 556 one for my bday but they said no to just ship it back and they said they wudnt make me wait a whole month like I did last time for my new stuff… like the barrel I sent back arrived to them and they just forgot about me for about 3 weeks and sent it after alot of emails. I wudnt really mind to be honest but I’ve gotten over 5 kits from them and leave them good reviews and it was like my birthday gift and I left a note in the order to please please please not send the wrong order it’s my birthday gift to myself and they still sent the wrong order again… just coming here to vent oh we’ll ima just send this 300bk barrel back because I don’t want a 5in 300blk I would want it to be like 10.5 in. I know it’s gunna be a long wait for the actual order but oh well keeping the barrel wudnt be worth it or a win in the long run for ammo and what I want. Everyone have a wonderful day :)

[@jeffjenkins5402]

Ordered one this morning. What kind of tracking did everyone use??

[@3erred-bloodedpatriot745]

I loveee my Durkin builds

[@shadyp-zv3uf]

starting one of my builds and about to order a barrel from Durkin Tactical, just found them and looking forward to trying their products

[@nwballistics9065]

I just bought a 16" black friday special! Video coming soon!

[@mas-ar3794]

Thanks man I ordered a AR 15 hole upper build kit so hopefully I dont have the same problems as u I'm praying

[@nwballistics9065]

They did make it right and all is good now!

[@MannyGunzz]

Also no need to cut handguard if ur using a threaded muzzle brake..u put the right brake and ur can will thread to that as mine does..

[@mick5740]

I like that 223 Wilde 1-8 at that length seems rare. I wonder who makes that barrel or their barrels

[@mick5740]

Very cool. Like the mat

[@nwballistics9065]

Thanks!

[@thatwasameme2138]

This video is excellent

[@mick5740]

Whats the deal with pistol buffer tubes ? You could use a regular mil spec tube too correct? Is their a advantage or disadvantage with a pistol tube spring and or buffer ?

[@nwballistics9065]

Ive swapped it out for a brace, I dont like these pistol tubes either.

[@sheluvstaee]

does the upper ship to ur house? ik the lower has to be shipped to an ffl

[@nwballistics9065]

This doesn’t come with a lower. So it all comes to your house.

[@rl3722]

Thanks for sharing. Didn’t know if the company was legit I stumbled across them online

[@theycallmedday1645]

Wtf, I’m just watching this wondering where my cozies for my 🍺 are at 😨 I didn’t purchase it for such a nice price as you did (500$ ea for 2 kits) just imagine paying a total of 400$ for 2 builds 🤯 but back to the main thought...I never got any cozies 😡 now I’m upset (lol)

[@jessarellanes6648]

I’m not sure, seen them on line

[@nwballistics9065]

I just bought a 16" black friday special! Video coming soon!

[@202newera]

How long did it take to ship to you?

[@nwballistics9065]

It didnt take long, Just ordered another, took less than 2 weeks to my door

[@cassandrabraden2928]

How did you get the hand guard to fit properly

[@nwballistics9065]

I cut the end off it.

[@liltonka]

Do it come wit the lower ?

[@nwballistics9065]

No

[@nonconformist9930]

i bought the same blk friday kit on 1/25/2021 ... it aint 2 hundo anymore. i paid 568. lol, its also friday and i wanna build in order to go shoot sunday and im in wash.

[@nwballistics9065]

Yeah, they jacked the prices up alot since I bought this, unfortunately for us all. But Im very happy with it. Glad to see another 'local' on here! Im in WA too

[@nonconformist9930]

@@nwballistics9065 i wanted to give it a go and see what the hubub was about. took it to a smith in kent when i was done to go over it make sure i didnt make any fatal flaws (especially with the barrel) and been shootin it a few times now. all said and done still better than 2k and a month wait ...IF you can get one. reload is my next "hobby" gotta bring the price of shooting down i go to often to be paying 1.50 per round at steel plates.

[@mikeasilva4]

Did the build not come with a barrel nut?

[@nwballistics9065]

It was there, its in the handguard usually

[@SantasWorker]

Does it mail to you

[@nwballistics9065]

Yes. But now my state has banned that. Democrats are vermin.

[@MannyGunzz]

I'm on my 7th build using there uppers n there great budget builds...

[@mikeskis9657]

They sent me the wrong upper on Saturday…it’s got me mad and sad lol

[@channelcatchaser9426]

How's it run?

[@nwballistics9065]

Great! I put a scope on it yesterday. It’s shooting sub MOA! Very happy with how it runs.

[@TyWitDaFbody]

Hey i was curious is the kit you have complete ? Or is something else you have to buy with it to complete it ?

[@JohnVHLife]

Tyjuan Thigpen a magazine. Ammo. Sights.

[@gavandavis8873]

@@TyWitDaFbody you still need a lower

[@markchavez3402]

Sweet.... I just ordered 7.5” wylde

[@Yogo73731]

You're charging handle is popping and because of all the gas coming back due to the silencer

[@nwballistics9065]

No. The handle was bent so it was dragging on the bolt carrier.

[@WhiteBoyizFresh]

Heard this company sucks and all I bought was a handguard and posted in AR-15 gun group.

[@nwballistics9065]

I definitely feel like they used to be better, I have a couple guns from them.

[@Midnight9000]

thats a rifle spring in a pistol kit sir.

[@nwballistics9065]

Its what it came with, and works great, should I change it?

[@MannyGunzz]

@@nwballistics9065 no don't change it carbine n pistal kits are the same buttock and spring n buffer... I'm running the same in my 7.5 and 10.5 for past 2 years n no hang ups other than a bad cartridge..

[@MannyGunzz]

@@nwballistics9065 u can also change it to a 6 position stock to make a sbr...

[@MrDirtysteve75]

@@MannyGunzz or get adjustable brace and save the $200 tax stamp money for more ammo

[@chacedelaney7282]

Same gun kit is now selling for 489 plus tax

[@nwballistics9065]

Yeah, they got their name out, then doubled the prices, haha.

[@chacedelaney7282]

The sad thing is theyre one of the only available kits out there at this time. And youre not gonna find anything cheaper

[@lasvegas7697]

My Durkin Tactical AR15 build kit was junk! The @Durkintactical upper works with my S&W M&P AR15 lower. And the Durkin Tactical lower works with my S&W upper. But the junk Durkin upper does not work with the junk Durkin lower. Buyer beware!

[@nwballistics9065]

Weird, I know of a few of them locally, all work fine.

[@davids4727]

Just put mine together and the upper is junk. Bolt carrier is tight , won’t align with the lower ( Anderson). Anderson is good with everything else I own. Bushmaster, aero,

[@johjochill9026]

I ordered mine but get no specification, no instruction no menu, no support at all. I sent few questions but so far no reply, sent again, no reply again ...... my suggestion is : buy from others.

[@nwballistics9065]

What were you needing instruction on?

[@ifv2089]

Named after the Mayor 😂

[@nwballistics9065]

Durkin? Its the owners name.

[@greenhilbily]

My experience with Durkin Tactical has not been good. Save yourself the hassle and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. I did enjoy watching your video though

[@nwballistics9065]

I appreciate the comment, I was hoping for some black friday deals this year, but it looks like they didn't do anything.

[@greenhilbily]

@@nwballistics9065 #durkintactical has deleted their Facebook and Instagram account. They appear to be going into hiding. I definitely regret purchasing from them

[@nwballistics9065]

What the heck. That’s weird. I’m happy with what I have.

[@gunsandbeer3124]

Theyre not in hiding.

[@3erred-bloodedpatriot745]

I’ve loved them , every build I’ve got has been exceptional! Guns run good etc , I had questions and they responded with half day

[@OriginalsOnly]

Was the charging handle the only issue you had?

[@nwballistics9065]

Yep, and I still use it the rifle to this day!

[@DOORDASH_Taxi]

@@nwballistics9065 how long did it take to get to your door step after you ordered it

[@nwballistics9065]

@@DOORDASH_Taxi It was pretty fast, got a 16" kit this year, took like a week and a half to my door, if I remember right

[@DOORDASH_Taxi]

@@nwballistics9065 did you grease the gun before you built it Cause I’ve seen other people say if you grease it in you’ll have an easier build in a smoother cycling system

[@nwballistics9065]

@@DOORDASH_Taxi The issue was a bad charging handle. It was rubbing on the bolt carrier.

[@johjochill9026]

Jeff, I received your reply. thanks. Maybe you need instruction to use toilet paper but I need instruction to finish my project. I did not ask much from D T, my simple question was : Where to find video or instruction to complete my project. D T can reply it in 2 minutes and there will be no confusion and complaints. If I do business I will do it right do it proper. I am very disappointed with D T. This is my comment.

[@johjochill9026]

Instead of a helpful reply from Durkin Tactial, this is the reply from Durkin Tactical's Jeff Carson: "I don't mean to be a smarty pants but there is no instructions on toilet paper , so how did you finger out how to use it? watch a video on the assembly of a AR there are 100's. just because we l..." Hi, Jeff, is this helpful to your customer????

[@nwballistics9065]

KZbin, how to assemble an AR15 or something, tons of vids on it, thats how I build mine..

[@nwballistics9065]

They should not reply like that though, thats not cool. I have had awesome support from them.

[@laurenschneider1062]

@@johjochill9026 there is no Jeff Carson @ Durkin Tactical I have no idea where that reply would come from but it certainly was not us. : ) hope your build went great!! Tim Durkin -CEO

[@MDizzle710]

Maybe you got to lube it up

[@nwballistics9065]

Charging handle was bent, and was jamming the bolt. They sent me a new one

[@camarobill4567]

Trash company

[@nwballistics9065]

Disagree, just got another one from them!

[@shadyp-zv3uf]

how long did it take to arrive?

[@nwballistics9065]

Under two weeks, I just bought a 16" black friday special! Video coming soon!