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Wilson Combat 458 SOCOM
2/22/2012 10:07:45 AM
Wilson Combat is excited to announce we have finalized a deal with Marty ter Weeme of Teppo Jutsu to build .458 SOCOM AR uppers. These uppers will be built to Wilson Combat exacting standards using match grade barrels and bolts supplied by Teppo Jutsu and will be backed by the legendary Wilson Combat service policy.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
2/22/2012 10:55:25 AM
2/22/2012 10:56:28 AM
Awesome! I'm really excited for these to come out!
2/22/2012 11:41:38 AM
Yep, I'm excited. I've been looking and putting off a SODOM build because of the lack of builders. Better get some components bought...
2/22/2012 11:48:11 AM
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
2/22/2012 12:02:02 PM
Excellent news. Can we expect to see Wilson Combat factory ammo?
2/22/2012 12:08:14 PM
Unfortunately, we won't be producing ammo.
2/22/2012 12:12:07 PM
What plans for a suppressed model?
2/22/2012 12:14:37 PM
Originally Posted By knight_dive:
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
I second the Barrels and bolt query.
2/22/2012 12:52:01 PM
Originally Posted By knight_dive:
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
yes, stainless bbls, NP3 complete bolt carrier assembly and adj gas blocks will be available
2/22/2012 12:54:13 PM
Thanks!! Great news.
2/22/2012 12:59:03 PM
2/22/2012 2:04:43 PM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
yes, stainless bbls, NP3 complete bolt carrier assembly and adj gas blocks will be available
Originally Posted By knight_dive:
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
yes, stainless bbls, NP3 complete bolt carrier assembly and adj gas blocks will be available
There you go! We need more suppliers of parts for DIYers than complete rifles, at least from my view point.
2/22/2012 2:10:54 PM
Good news. The clapping however is in response to his wife's horrendous acting performance I believe (from Citizen Kane). I'll bet these uppers will deserve honest praise.
2/22/2012 3:41:29 PM
Originally Posted By WilsonCombatRep:
Unfortunately, we won't be producing ammo.
Unfortunately, we won't be producing ammo.
That's kind of a bummer, but I reload anyway.
Originally Posted By BWilson:
yes, stainless bbls, NP3 complete bolt carrier assembly and adj gas blocks will be available
Originally Posted By knight_dive:
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
Great news. Marty had hinted that some good news might be coming out after SHOT. Sounds like he was right. Will barrels and bolts be available separately?
yes, stainless bbls, NP3 complete bolt carrier assembly and adj gas blocks will be available
This is what I really wanted to hear. Best news of the day.
2/22/2012 5:46:24 PM
Originally Posted By BigRedDog:
What plans for a suppressed model?
What plans for a suppressed model?
THIS!
8654
2/22/2012 6:07:19 PM
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
2/22/2012 6:11:26 PM
This would be nice
Originally Posted By SaturationTech:
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
2/22/2012 7:44:19 PM
that sounds great
since I own one of Marty's creation I look forward to see one of those
since I own one of Marty's creation I look forward to see one of those
2/22/2012 8:35:04 PM
Originally Posted By AlphaOperator:
This would be nice
This would be nice
Originally Posted By SaturationTech:
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
2/22/2012 8:53:32 PM
Originally Posted By 8654:
THIS!
8654
Originally Posted By BigRedDog:
What plans for a suppressed model?
What plans for a suppressed model?
THIS!
8654
That's what I'm testing now, unfortunately a .458 bore is hard to quiet down, not hearing safe, but a LOT quieter than with no can ............................
2/22/2012 8:55:39 PM
Originally Posted By eightring:
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Originally Posted By AlphaOperator:
This would be nice
This would be nice
Originally Posted By SaturationTech:
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Let us know what lengths you guys want ???? Our std "short" bbl is 11.3" which makes a 16" gun with our can installed .......................
2/22/2012 9:41:04 PM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
Let us know what lengths you guys want ???? Our std "short" bbl is 11.3" which makes a 16" gun with our can installed .......................
Originally Posted By eightring:
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Originally Posted By AlphaOperator:
This would be nice
This would be nice
Originally Posted By SaturationTech:
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Let us know what lengths you guys want ???? Our std "short" bbl is 11.3" which makes a 16" gun with our can installed .......................
An 11.3" would be awesome! Id buy one.
2/22/2012 9:57:24 PM
11.3" would be perfect. Any thoughts on pricing?
2/22/2012 10:09:29 PM
Sadly I have to play by Kalifornia rules. The 14 1/2 + fixed is the best I could hope for.
2/23/2012 10:17:57 AM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
Wilson Combat is excited to announce we have finalized a deal with Marty ter Weeme of Teppo Jutsu to build .458 SOCOM AR uppers. These uppers will be built to Wilson Combat exacting standards using match grade barrels and bolts supplied by Teppo Jutsu and will be backed by the legendary Wilson Combat service policy.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
Wilson Combat is excited to announce we have finalized a deal with Marty ter Weeme of Teppo Jutsu to build .458 SOCOM AR uppers. These uppers will be built to Wilson Combat exacting standards using match grade barrels and bolts supplied by Teppo Jutsu and will be backed by the legendary Wilson Combat service policy.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
Brother, that is fantastic!
2/23/2012 10:20:22 AM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
That's what I'm testing now, unfortunately a .458 bore is hard to quiet down, not hearing safe, but a LOT quieter than with no can ............................
Originally Posted By 8654:
THIS!
8654
Originally Posted By BigRedDog:
What plans for a suppressed model?
What plans for a suppressed model?
THIS!
8654
That's what I'm testing now, unfortunately a .458 bore is hard to quiet down, not hearing safe, but a LOT quieter than with no can ............................
Mr Wilson, have you loaded any of the 100gr aluminum bullets and played with them yet? You should try them out sometime.... (Lehigh)
2/23/2012 11:53:58 AM
I personally would like to see not only a variety of lengths, but of profiles also. Just a few lengths are needed since the .458S does not gain much if any velocity to speak of past 16 inches, certainly not enough to warrant a plethora of barrels in varying lengths. But profiles, that is where I see a good offering being helpful. I have 4 .458S now, and I know they do not kick as much as so many claim, so you don't need a full bull barrel to tame the recoil. A good pad will do that. And it is not a long range target rifle where you need an incredibly stiff barrel either, so how about some profiles that are not ball-busters to carry. Maybe an offering of a bull barrel for those that feel they need the weight, but how about a midweight and a lightweight also? Everything SBR offers right now are bull barrels, and I just don't see the need for all that metal to carry around. And a polygonal bore like your 6.8s have would be a nice NEW barrel to try out and see if it really offers anything over a conventional L&G barrel. Don't forget a couple of twist. Those of us who shoot mostly 350 gr. bullets or less would benefit from a 1:18 while those who want to shoot the heavies suppressed would benefit from a good old 1:14 twist. Although my 1:14s and 1:18s seem to stabilize everything from 250 to 525 quite well with more than adequate accuracy, it would not hurt to have both offered so we can get the most of what we are going to be shooting.
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
2/23/2012 12:30:20 PM
Originally Posted By Big-Bore:
I personally would like to see not only a variety of lengths, but of profiles also. Just a few lengths are needed since the .458S does not gain much if any velocity to speak of past 16 inches, certainly not enough to warrant a plethora of barrels in varying lengths. But profiles, that is where I see a good offering being helpful. I have 4 .458S now, and I know they do not kick as much as so many claim, so you don't need a full bull barrel to tame the recoil. A good pad will do that. And it is not a long range target rifle where you need an incredibly stiff barrel either, so how about some profiles that are not ball-busters to carry. Maybe an offering of a bull barrel for those that feel they need the weight, but how about a midweight and a lightweight also? Everything SBR offers right now are bull barrels, and I just don't see the need for all that metal to carry around. And a polygonal bore like your 6.8s have would be a nice NEW barrel to try out and see if it really offers anything over a conventional L&G barrel. Don't forget a couple of twist. Those of us who shoot mostly 350 gr. bullets or less would benefit from a 1:18 while those who want to shoot the heavies suppressed would benefit from a good old 1:14 twist. Although my 1:14s and 1:18s seem to stabilize everything from 250 to 525 quite well with more than adequate accuracy, it would not hurt to have both offered so we can get the most of what we are going to be shooting.
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
I personally would like to see not only a variety of lengths, but of profiles also. Just a few lengths are needed since the .458S does not gain much if any velocity to speak of past 16 inches, certainly not enough to warrant a plethora of barrels in varying lengths. But profiles, that is where I see a good offering being helpful. I have 4 .458S now, and I know they do not kick as much as so many claim, so you don't need a full bull barrel to tame the recoil. A good pad will do that. And it is not a long range target rifle where you need an incredibly stiff barrel either, so how about some profiles that are not ball-busters to carry. Maybe an offering of a bull barrel for those that feel they need the weight, but how about a midweight and a lightweight also? Everything SBR offers right now are bull barrels, and I just don't see the need for all that metal to carry around. And a polygonal bore like your 6.8s have would be a nice NEW barrel to try out and see if it really offers anything over a conventional L&G barrel. Don't forget a couple of twist. Those of us who shoot mostly 350 gr. bullets or less would benefit from a 1:18 while those who want to shoot the heavies suppressed would benefit from a good old 1:14 twist. Although my 1:14s and 1:18s seem to stabilize everything from 250 to 525 quite well with more than adequate accuracy, it would not hurt to have both offered so we can get the most of what we are going to be shooting.
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
+1, especially the part in red
2/23/2012 12:51:55 PM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
That's what I'm testing now, unfortunately a .458 bore is hard to quiet down, not hearing safe, but a LOT quieter than with no can ............................
Originally Posted By 8654:
THIS!
8654
Originally Posted By BigRedDog:
What plans for a suppressed model?
What plans for a suppressed model?
THIS!
8654
That's what I'm testing now, unfortunately a .458 bore is hard to quiet down, not hearing safe, but a LOT quieter than with no can ............................
TEA TEAM!
2/23/2012 12:59:36 PM
Originally Posted By Big-Bore:
I personally would like to see not only a variety of lengths, but of profiles also. Just a few lengths are needed since the .458S does not gain much if any velocity to speak of past 16 inches, certainly not enough to warrant a plethora of barrels in varying lengths. But profiles, that is where I see a good offering being helpful. I have 4 .458S now, and I know they do not kick as much as so many claim, so you don't need a full bull barrel to tame the recoil. A good pad will do that. And it is not a long range target rifle where you need an incredibly stiff barrel either, so how about some profiles that are not ball-busters to carry. Maybe an offering of a bull barrel for those that feel they need the weight, but how about a midweight and a lightweight also? Everything SBR offers right now are bull barrels, and I just don't see the need for all that metal to carry around. And a polygonal bore like your 6.8s have would be a nice NEW barrel to try out and see if it really offers anything over a conventional L&G barrel. Don't forget a couple of twist. Those of us who shoot mostly 350 gr. bullets or less would benefit from a 1:18 while those who want to shoot the heavies suppressed would benefit from a good old 1:14 twist. Although my 1:14s and 1:18s seem to stabilize everything from 250 to 525 quite well with more than adequate accuracy, it would not hurt to have both offered so we can get the most of what we are going to be shooting.
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
I personally would like to see not only a variety of lengths, but of profiles also. Just a few lengths are needed since the .458S does not gain much if any velocity to speak of past 16 inches, certainly not enough to warrant a plethora of barrels in varying lengths. But profiles, that is where I see a good offering being helpful. I have 4 .458S now, and I know they do not kick as much as so many claim, so you don't need a full bull barrel to tame the recoil. A good pad will do that. And it is not a long range target rifle where you need an incredibly stiff barrel either, so how about some profiles that are not ball-busters to carry. Maybe an offering of a bull barrel for those that feel they need the weight, but how about a midweight and a lightweight also? Everything SBR offers right now are bull barrels, and I just don't see the need for all that metal to carry around. And a polygonal bore like your 6.8s have would be a nice NEW barrel to try out and see if it really offers anything over a conventional L&G barrel. Don't forget a couple of twist. Those of us who shoot mostly 350 gr. bullets or less would benefit from a 1:18 while those who want to shoot the heavies suppressed would benefit from a good old 1:14 twist. Although my 1:14s and 1:18s seem to stabilize everything from 250 to 525 quite well with more than adequate accuracy, it would not hurt to have both offered so we can get the most of what we are going to be shooting.
And for God's sake, use a 5/8 x 24 thread on your muzzle, not that bastard size RR uses. Nobody has blown themselves up on Marty's or SBR's threading yet so stick with the 5/8 x 24. There are many more muzzle devices out there in that thread that can be enlarged for use on the .458 if you use that thread count.
Just thinking out loud...
Damnit... i bought at 5/8 x 32 tap for brakes and the like. Anyone want a mildly used tap? Good price....
8654
2/23/2012 1:28:04 PM
Mid-length or carbine gas system?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
2/23/2012 5:23:01 PM
Originally Posted By dasu:
Mid-length or carbine gas system?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
Mid-length or carbine gas system?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
Large volume of gas being moved would be my guess....
2/23/2012 8:55:13 PM
Originally Posted By QuicksilverJPR:
Large volume of gas being moved would be my guess....
Originally Posted By dasu:
Mid-length or carbine gas system?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
Mid-length or carbine gas system?
Why are 458s so hard to suppress?
Large volume of gas being moved would be my guess....
I'm talking supersonic, our standard Whisper suppressor bored out to .510" takes the edge off, but certainly not ear safe like they are with .22 - .30. Haven't played with subs yet
2/24/2012 12:28:59 AM
There is a lot of gas to come out of a big hole, but it can be quieten down. It takes a larger can. I like Sub-Sonic for hunting hogs for more ambushes in small areas.
2/24/2012 12:50:08 AM
Originally Posted By doubleajaybrock:
An 11.3" would be awesome! Id buy one.
Originally Posted By BWilson:
Let us know what lengths you guys want ???? Our std "short" bbl is 11.3" which makes a 16" gun with our can installed .......................
Originally Posted By eightring:
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Originally Posted By AlphaOperator:
This would be nice
This would be nice
Originally Posted By SaturationTech:
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would like to officially request a 10-11" barrel/bolt combo.
I would buy a short barrel + bolt combo.
Let us know what lengths you guys want ???? Our std "short" bbl is 11.3" which makes a 16" gun with our can installed .......................
An 11.3" would be awesome! Id buy one.
+458
2/24/2012 1:07:32 PM
Hi Bill,
I applaud this development.
Marty made my .458 barrel a few years back. I let him know that I was not a hi-speed low-drag operator type. I was a hunter. I would not be running a suppressor with 600gr sub sonic loads. I would be running 300gr-350gr hunting loads - 405gr max. So he made me a 1 in 18" barrel instead of 1 in 14".
Please offer both twists. Some (< 20%) actually need the 1 in 14" and so please offer that. But the vast majority of us will be better served by a 1 in 18" barrel. So please also offer 1 in 18".
The original .45-70 is 1 in 18" because rigorous testing showed that it was optimum for best accuracy and performance of 405gr projectiles. When the Army later wanted heavier bullets for better long range performance, rigorous testing determined that 500gr was the heaviest bullet that would reliably stabilize in 1 in 18" (not that it was optimum)
Also, please use carbine length gas systems for 16"-24" barrels. The case to bore volume ratio is way too small for mid length even with 24" barrels. The owners will find such rifles much less load/powder sensitive.
I'm not sure what barrel length that you need to start using a pistol gas system, but it will definitely be at longer lengths than would be appropriate for a 5.56.
I applaud this development.
Marty made my .458 barrel a few years back. I let him know that I was not a hi-speed low-drag operator type. I was a hunter. I would not be running a suppressor with 600gr sub sonic loads. I would be running 300gr-350gr hunting loads - 405gr max. So he made me a 1 in 18" barrel instead of 1 in 14".
Please offer both twists. Some (< 20%) actually need the 1 in 14" and so please offer that. But the vast majority of us will be better served by a 1 in 18" barrel. So please also offer 1 in 18".
The original .45-70 is 1 in 18" because rigorous testing showed that it was optimum for best accuracy and performance of 405gr projectiles. When the Army later wanted heavier bullets for better long range performance, rigorous testing determined that 500gr was the heaviest bullet that would reliably stabilize in 1 in 18" (not that it was optimum)
Also, please use carbine length gas systems for 16"-24" barrels. The case to bore volume ratio is way too small for mid length even with 24" barrels. The owners will find such rifles much less load/powder sensitive.
I'm not sure what barrel length that you need to start using a pistol gas system, but it will definitely be at longer lengths than would be appropriate for a 5.56.
3/14/2012 5:37:35 PM
Whats the ETA?
3/14/2012 6:57:06 PM
Originally Posted By jasonusvi:
Whats the ETA?
Whats the ETA?
+1
3/14/2012 7:58:56 PM
I got to play with one of Wilson's test carbines while hunting at his ranch this past week. (Just a little gloating included with that sentence.) Every hunter that tried it was a happy camper. One of the guys went wild and slew four in one evening. The one I shot not only dropped in its tracks but was field dressed in the process.
3/14/2012 8:16:21 PM
Originally Posted By Graycard:
I got to play with one of Wilson's test carbines while hunting at his ranch this past week. (Just a little gloating included with that sentence.) Every hunter that tried it was a happy camper. One of the guys went wild and slew four in one evening. The one I shot not only dropped in its tracks but was field dressed in the process.
I got to play with one of Wilson's test carbines while hunting at his ranch this past week. (Just a little gloating included with that sentence.) Every hunter that tried it was a happy camper. One of the guys went wild and slew four in one evening. The one I shot not only dropped in its tracks but was field dressed in the process.
Shot it lengthwise, eh?
Those things do happen....
3/16/2012 9:26:54 AM
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
3/16/2012 12:32:57 PM
Originally Posted By BWilson:
Wilson Combat is excited to announce we have finalized a deal with Marty ter Weeme of Teppo Jutsu to build .458 SOCOM AR uppers. These uppers will be built to Wilson Combat exacting standards using match grade barrels and bolts supplied by Teppo Jutsu and will be backed by the legendary Wilson Combat service policy.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
Wilson Combat is excited to announce we have finalized a deal with Marty ter Weeme of Teppo Jutsu to build .458 SOCOM AR uppers. These uppers will be built to Wilson Combat exacting standards using match grade barrels and bolts supplied by Teppo Jutsu and will be backed by the legendary Wilson Combat service policy.
Initial offerings will be as follows:
Recon SR upper using a 14.7" mid-weight stainless barrel and a permanently attached suppressor brake or AccuTac flash hider
Recon upper using a 16.1" mid-weight stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
HB (heavy barrel) upper using a 16.1" heavy stainless barrel with AccuTac flash hider
All uppers will feature a Wilson Combat lo-profile adjustable gas block so they can be "fine tuned" to the customers preferred load.
We expect pricing to be similar to our 6.8 SPC uppers and hope to be shipping product late April/early May.
Excellent choice. Good move for sure.
3/17/2012 3:14:24 PM
i'll keep this one going, Bill when do you think you'll offer them, I think you said a timeframe would be late april or early may to start offering....
I already have a 458, but would like another, they are hard to quiet down, so my preference would not be an SBR, would be 16-20" or abouts....
I already have a 458, but would like another, they are hard to quiet down, so my preference would not be an SBR, would be 16-20" or abouts....
3/18/2012 3:52:17 PM
3/18/2012 9:05:29 PM
Originally Posted By shinoi:
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Shinoi, let me get back to you on this..
3/18/2012 9:41:04 PM
Originally Posted By WilsonCombatRep:
Shinoi, we have been building "Top shelf" upper, lowers and complete guns for over a decade. Here is some info about our AR receivers-take a look at some of customer reviews-we will let the reviews do the talking for us.
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lower-Receiver-AR-Style/productinfo/TR-LOWER/
Originally Posted By shinoi:
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Shinoi, we have been building "Top shelf" upper, lowers and complete guns for over a decade. Here is some info about our AR receivers-take a look at some of customer reviews-we will let the reviews do the talking for us.
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lower-Receiver-AR-Style/productinfo/TR-LOWER/
Pretty sure he's asking about RDIAS compatibility. I don't think there's any question about quality.
3/18/2012 10:22:04 PM
Originally Posted By WilsonCombatRep:
Shinoi, we have been building "Top shelf" upper, lowers and complete guns for over a decade. Here is some info about our AR receivers-take a look at some of customer reviews-we will let the reviews do the talking for us.
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lower-Receiver-AR-Style/productinfo/TR-LOWER/
Originally Posted By shinoi:
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Are Wilson lower receivers considered low shelf lowers
Shinoi, we have been building "Top shelf" upper, lowers and complete guns for over a decade. Here is some info about our AR receivers-take a look at some of customer reviews-we will let the reviews do the talking for us.
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lower-Receiver-AR-Style/productinfo/TR-LOWER/
Now that is funny. You have been building top notch ARs for over a decade but missed that the question was directed toward the use of DIAS, not an affront to Wilson quality? Now, that is funny. Looks like someone was a little quick to jump to a wrong assumption.
Whoops, someone has egg on their face!
3/18/2012 11:22:53 PM
LOL.
Based on my eyeball calibrations our receivers are "high shelf". First time I ever been asked that one.
Sorry for the assumptions, but hey its AR-15.com!
Based on my eyeball calibrations our receivers are "high shelf". First time I ever been asked that one.
Sorry for the assumptions, but hey its AR-15.com!
3/19/2012 2:08:48 PM
I am pleased that you took a little light hearted ribbing for what it was. EVERYONE knows Wilson turns out top notch, uh, everything! You guys, or I should say Bill, worked over a Ruger Redhawk of mine twenty some years ago and that thing is still impressive. Rugers are nice guns from the factory, but after Bill worked it over that thing is like a bank vault locking up and the trigger, DA and SA, is not to be believed. Thousands of rounds later and it is still just as nice as the day I got it back. Now back on track. I cannot wait until you start selling the SOCOM barrels and bolts as DIY items.
3/19/2012 5:34:28 PM
Originally Posted By Big-Bore:
I am pleased that you took a little light hearted ribbing for what it was. EVERYONE knows Wilson turns out top notch, uh, everything! You guys, or I should say Bill, worked over a Ruger Redhawk of mine twenty some years ago and that thing is still impressive. Rugers are nice guns from the factory, but after Bill worked it over that thing is like a bank vault locking up and the trigger, DA and SA, is not to be believed. Thousands of rounds later and it is still just as nice as the day I got it back. Now back on track. I cannot wait until you start selling the SOCOM barrels and bolts as DIY items.
I am pleased that you took a little light hearted ribbing for what it was. EVERYONE knows Wilson turns out top notch, uh, everything! You guys, or I should say Bill, worked over a Ruger Redhawk of mine twenty some years ago and that thing is still impressive. Rugers are nice guns from the factory, but after Bill worked it over that thing is like a bank vault locking up and the trigger, DA and SA, is not to be believed. Thousands of rounds later and it is still just as nice as the day I got it back. Now back on track. I cannot wait until you start selling the SOCOM barrels and bolts as DIY items.
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