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Posted: 4/27/2023 9:30:38 PM EDT
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Classy indeed!
Not worth the money. Real A1 uppers aren't much more, and don't have these issues. I wanted Shark Arms not to suck, but apparently sucking is his hobby. The cut of the trough on my carry handle was 1.3mm too low. So the shim had to be that thick. I filled the cut outs where the sight rests, level to the rest of it and it was still too low and the sight is still canted. The pic he posted looks like the bottom of the carry handle trough cut went all the way through. I thought it was a glare, but the color of that line on the underside of the carry handle is different from the other edge glares, and there is nothing to glare off of in that spot.  |
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Posted: 4/27/2023 9:34:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2023 10:01:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Classy indeed! The pic he posted looks like the bottom of the carry handle trough cut went all the way through. I thought it was a glare, but the color of that line on the underside of the carry handle is different from the other edge glares, and there is nothing to glare off of in that spot. https://i.postimg.cc/x8jQ49Jk/rs-w-1209-h-909-cg-true.jpg  You're correct. I missed that on my drive by look. Awesome. At least it's noted as "blem" and "as is".  |
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Posted: 4/27/2023 10:12:32 PM EDT
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Remember the carry handle uppers from a few years back that had a crack in the upper below the ejection port?
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Posted: 4/27/2023 10:36:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2023 10:57:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Classy indeed! Not worth the money. Real A1 uppers aren't much more, and don't have these issues. I wanted Shark Arms not to suck, but apparently sucking is his hobby. The cut of the trough on my carry handle was 1.3mm too low. So the shim had to be that thick. I filled the cut outs where the sight rests, level to the rest of it and it was still too low and the sight is still canted. The pic he posted looks like the bottom of the carry handle trough cut went all the way through. I thought it was a glare, but the color of that line on the underside of the carry handle is different from the other edge glares, and there is nothing to glare off of in that spot. https://i.postimg.cc/x8jQ49Jk/rs-w-1209-h-909-cg-true.jpg Having done a lot of photoshop work I would venture to say he was cleaning up the photo with masking and cloning/healing somewhere else, and something went wrong due to user error and he didn’t notice it fucked up there. It’s hard to explain but I’m 99% sure that’s what it is. |
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Posted: 5/2/2023 5:09:04 PM EDT
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I just finished building a XM177E2 clone using his crappy upper. The rear sight pocket is too deep as stated. I plan to try using two springs to see if that helps. In addition, the forward assist does not function when pinned so there is something out of spec. Buyer Beware!
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Posted: 5/4/2023 12:21:24 PM EDT
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Fucking awesome ??
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Posted: 5/4/2023 3:15:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m sorry to hear you were scammed by Shark Arms. I did recover my funds by CC charge back, and I’m only out $16.00 for return shipping. Regardless, I did report him to multiple agencies. I would encourage you to do the same. https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/community/crime-stoppers/ Here’s the email I received from the McHenry County S.O. I’m Deputy Knoll with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. I wanted to follow up with you regarding the post you uploaded to our tipline on 04/17/2023. I wanted to let you know through my investigation, I did not see any local laws that Shark Arms Customs and (Chris’ last name removed) had broken. However, I found there may be issues with his business license through the State of Illinois. I did forward your tip and the information on to the Department of Business Services at the Secretary of State Office in Springfield, IL. They will be following up on the information and will decide if they will be conducting an investigation at the State level. We appreciate your information. If you have any further questions, you can email me back at this email address or give the Sheriff’s Office a call at 815-338-2144. Thank you, image001.jpg I have a couple more torpedos in the water. Even if nothing comes of it, at least I’ve put this guy on the radar. WOW. |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 3:20:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: WOW. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I’m sorry to hear you were scammed by Shark Arms. I did recover my funds by CC charge back, and I’m only out $16.00 for return shipping. Regardless, I did report him to multiple agencies. I would encourage you to do the same. https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/community/crime-stoppers/ Here’s the email I received from the McHenry County S.O. I’m Deputy Knoll with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. I wanted to follow up with you regarding the post you uploaded to our tipline on 04/17/2023. I wanted to let you know through my investigation, I did not see any local laws that Shark Arms Customs and (Chris’ last name removed) had broken. However, I found there may be issues with his business license through the State of Illinois. I did forward your tip and the information on to the Department of Business Services at the Secretary of State Office in Springfield, IL. They will be following up on the information and will decide if they will be conducting an investigation at the State level. We appreciate your information. If you have any further questions, you can email me back at this email address or give the Sheriff’s Office a call at 815-338-2144. Thank you, image001.jpg I have a couple more torpedos in the water. Even if nothing comes of it, at least I’ve put this guy on the radar. WOW. +1 |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 3:31:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m sorry to hear you were scammed by Shark Arms. I did recover my funds by CC charge back, and I’m only out $16.00 for return shipping. Regardless, I did report him to multiple agencies. I would encourage you to do the same. https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/community/crime-stoppers/ Here’s the email I received from the McHenry County S.O. I’m Deputy Knoll with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. I wanted to follow up with you regarding the post you uploaded to our tipline on 04/17/2023. I wanted to let you know through my investigation, I did not see any local laws that Shark Arms Customs and (Chris’ last name removed) had broken. However, I found there may be issues with his business license through the State of Illinois. I did forward your tip and the information on to the Department of Business Services at the Secretary of State Office in Springfield, IL. They will be following up on the information and will decide if they will be conducting an investigation at the State level. We appreciate your information. If you have any further questions, you can email me back at this email address or give the Sheriff’s Office a call at 815-338-2144. Thank you, image001.jpg I have a couple more torpedos in the water. Even if nothing comes of it, at least I’ve put this guy on the radar. When did you buy your upper? |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 6:09:32 PM EDT
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I was able to get spring tension using 2 springs and a shim ,but the sight didn’t sit level ,at first I was ok with it but it kept bugging me so I purchased a slick side and what a difference ,the Shark A1 uppers are nothing short of garbage and a rip off
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Posted: 5/4/2023 6:38:28 PM EDT
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Dog poop
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Posted: 5/4/2023 9:48:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 10:25:51 PM EDT
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Unbelievable
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Posted: 5/4/2023 10:30:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. In my experience, nearly all the Matech sights I've ever been issued were worn out, so excellent could mean pre-broken. |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 10:40:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 12:27:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In my experience, nearly all the Matech sights I've ever been issued were worn out, so excellent could mean pre-broken.
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Posted: 5/5/2023 12:32:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. It's not intentional? He didn't intend to send me an China A2 stock kit and an obviously broken Matech with part of the range selector cut off?  When someone asks where do find something you are quick to point them there. Meanwhile you say his business practices suck. It's kind of weird TBH. He is not a victim of bad luck. Not as much as it happens to people. Not just on here but on reddit as well. The guy should be black listed.
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Posted: 5/5/2023 4:33:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. I agree, but it's getting to the point where I'm starting to think otherwise. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 5:27:52 AM EDT
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Chris for Congress!
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Posted: 5/5/2023 7:16:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's not intentional? He didn't intend to send me an China A2 stock kit and an obviously broken Matech with part of the range selector cut off? When someone asks where do find something you are quick to point them there. Meanwhile you say his business practices suck. It's kind of weird TBH. He is not a victim of bad luck. Not as much as it happens to people. Not just on here but on reddit as well. The guy should be black listed.Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. It's not intentional? He didn't intend to send me an China A2 stock kit and an obviously broken Matech with part of the range selector cut off? When someone asks where do find something you are quick to point them there. Meanwhile you say his business practices suck. It's kind of weird TBH. He is not a victim of bad luck. Not as much as it happens to people. Not just on here but on reddit as well. The guy should be black listed.I don't send anybody Chris's way these days, you'd know that if you paid attention. I dealt with the man numerous times in the past, built a good number of guns with legit parts w/o issue. Hell, there was a period where we were buying new Colt uppers w/BCG/charging handles at amazing pricing. Lots of legit, hard to find components for solid deals. I also talked to the man over the phone, asked specific questions on details prior to ordering, rather than blindly trusting the guy. I had zero issues. That's obviously changed, I've watched the decline. Half the time it seems the man has little idea what he's selling lately, his representation of items sucks. He's used to dealing with gun show twits and hocking knockoff shit to turn a profit these days it seems. So like I said, I don't think it's intentional and I could be wrong about that, I haven't had any dealings with him for ~ 2 years now. Either way he's running his business/reputation down the shitter for sure. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 7:17:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree, but it's getting to the point where I'm starting to think otherwise. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. I agree, but it's getting to the point where I'm starting to think otherwise. I'm not far behind you man. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 8:11:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't send anybody Chris's way these days, you'd know that if you paid attention. I dealt with the man numerous times in the past, built a good number of guns with legit parts w/o issue. Hell, there was a period where we were buying new Colt uppers w/BCG/charging handles at amazing pricing. Lots of legit, hard to find components for solid deals. I also talked to the man over the phone, asked specific questions on details prior to ordering, rather than blindly trusting the guy. I had zero issues. That's obviously changed, I've watched the decline. Half the time it seems the man has little idea what he's selling lately, his representation of items sucks. He's used to dealing with gun show twits and hocking knockoff shit to turn a profit these days it seems. So like I said, I don't think it's intentional and I could be wrong about that, I haven't had any dealings with him for ~ 2 years now. Either way he's running his business/reputation down the shitter for sure. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. It's not intentional? He didn't intend to send me an China A2 stock kit and an obviously broken Matech with part of the range selector cut off? When someone asks where do find something you are quick to point them there. Meanwhile you say his business practices suck. It's kind of weird TBH. He is not a victim of bad luck. Not as much as it happens to people. Not just on here but on reddit as well. The guy should be black listed.I don't send anybody Chris's way these days, you'd know that if you paid attention. I dealt with the man numerous times in the past, built a good number of guns with legit parts w/o issue. Hell, there was a period where we were buying new Colt uppers w/BCG/charging handles at amazing pricing. Lots of legit, hard to find components for solid deals. I also talked to the man over the phone, asked specific questions on details prior to ordering, rather than blindly trusting the guy. I had zero issues. That's obviously changed, I've watched the decline. Half the time it seems the man has little idea what he's selling lately, his representation of items sucks. He's used to dealing with gun show twits and hocking knockoff shit to turn a profit these days it seems. So like I said, I don't think it's intentional and I could be wrong about that, I haven't had any dealings with him for ~ 2 years now. Either way he's running his business/reputation down the shitter for sure. I am paying attention. You pop into every thread regarding Shark Arms and say the same stuff about how it’s not intentional. You also are quick to send people to shark arms even after you’ve seen there to be a problem with various parts he has listed as genuine. I’m not sure if you have some sort of personal relationship with him or his business but in my opinion you seem to do his bidding in all of these threads. It’s a bit suspect if you ask me. Either way, I was made whole after a charge back on my credit card that he actually tried to dispute. I just hate to see others being taken advantage by a scammer. That’s exactly what I think he is. For reference this was the excellent condition Matech that supposedly Chris didn’t mean to send to me.  Attached File Attached FileAlso the knock off FN A2 stock kit he didn’t mean to send to me either.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 8:29:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am paying attention. You pop into every thread regarding Shark Arms and say the same stuff about how it’s not intentional. You also are quick to send people to shark arms even after you’ve seen there to be a problem with various parts he has listed as genuine. I’m not sure if you have some sort of personal relationship with him or his business but in my opinion you seem to do his bidding in all of these threads. It’s a bit suspect if you ask me. Either way, I was made whole after a charge back on my credit card that he actually tried to dispute. I just hate to see others being taken advantage by a scammer. That’s exactly what I think he is. For reference this was the excellent condition Matech that supposedly Chris didn’t mean to send to me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4710_jpeg-2806381.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4712_jpeg-2806382.JPG Also the knock off FN A2 stock kit he didn’t mean to send to me either. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4705_jpeg-2806383.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4704_jpeg-2806384.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_1765_png-2806385.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don’t believe that Chris is out to intentionally mislead people, but his descriptions suck ass and are misleading. You really need to play 20 questions with the man before ordering. This has gone on for a damn long time August 9, 2020 Now let me bring this up tho I don't want to IM going to, we had some confusion with some of our ads on the Colt BCGS and Bolts which some customers said hey I was expecting this in better shape or I was expecting it to be different and its not for me refund me and my shipping/ So first off guys if your our customer for awhile you know I will do my best for you 1000% I try to make myself ALWAYS available for a call, email or text hands down, but if there is nothing wrong with the parts, say your expectations were different or whatever the case, I need to come up with a better system that works best for both parties involved, I don't want you having a part from us you don't want or don't need so excuse some of the changes ILL be making here in the future its a trial period to see if it works and if I like it. First thing IM doing is some Parts will be marked where I state in stock or not? I will be putting a NO REFUND PARTS AS-IS statement there those particular parts will be just that so BEFORE you buy please look for that statement and if you see it there then ask questions if unsure and if you need it ask for a pic before you buy cuz it will be final. Accept responsibility and rectify the situation. That's on Chris. Bullshit, he did the same thing with the “FN A2 stock” he sold me that was really a $26 Chinese A2 stock kit. He also sold me a broken Matech sight that he listed as excellent. Claimed he sent that one by mistake but then never actually sent a replacement. I ended up having to get a charge back on my CC which he actually had the balls to try and dispute. Guy is garbage and a con artist in my experience with him. I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. It's not intentional? He didn't intend to send me an China A2 stock kit and an obviously broken Matech with part of the range selector cut off? When someone asks where do find something you are quick to point them there. Meanwhile you say his business practices suck. It's kind of weird TBH. He is not a victim of bad luck. Not as much as it happens to people. Not just on here but on reddit as well. The guy should be black listed.I don't send anybody Chris's way these days, you'd know that if you paid attention. I dealt with the man numerous times in the past, built a good number of guns with legit parts w/o issue. Hell, there was a period where we were buying new Colt uppers w/BCG/charging handles at amazing pricing. Lots of legit, hard to find components for solid deals. I also talked to the man over the phone, asked specific questions on details prior to ordering, rather than blindly trusting the guy. I had zero issues. That's obviously changed, I've watched the decline. Half the time it seems the man has little idea what he's selling lately, his representation of items sucks. He's used to dealing with gun show twits and hocking knockoff shit to turn a profit these days it seems. So like I said, I don't think it's intentional and I could be wrong about that, I haven't had any dealings with him for ~ 2 years now. Either way he's running his business/reputation down the shitter for sure. I am paying attention. You pop into every thread regarding Shark Arms and say the same stuff about how it’s not intentional. You also are quick to send people to shark arms even after you’ve seen there to be a problem with various parts he has listed as genuine. I’m not sure if you have some sort of personal relationship with him or his business but in my opinion you seem to do his bidding in all of these threads. It’s a bit suspect if you ask me. Either way, I was made whole after a charge back on my credit card that he actually tried to dispute. I just hate to see others being taken advantage by a scammer. That’s exactly what I think he is. For reference this was the excellent condition Matech that supposedly Chris didn’t mean to send to me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4710_jpeg-2806381.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4712_jpeg-2806382.JPG Also the knock off FN A2 stock kit he didn’t mean to send to me either. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4705_jpeg-2806383.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4704_jpeg-2806384.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_1765_png-2806385.JPG Again, you are wrong. I am not "quick to send" anybody there. You aren't paying attention. At one time? Yes. Not these days. I remember your original post regarding your experience w/SAC and my response then. Find the thread, read my responses there. And just for shits/grins this should give you an idea of where I stand regarding SAC. Note the date. My post is bolded..... Posted: 9/24/2021 8:13:42 AM CDT "I've ordered from them in the past. And probably won't again unless its a killer deal." Unfortunately, this is where I'm at as well. Chris has always treated me well but things have gone downhill over the last year. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 9:36:25 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I am paying attention. You pop into every thread regarding Shark Arms and say the same stuff about how it’s not intentional. You also are quick to send people to shark arms even after you’ve seen there to be a problem with various parts he has listed as genuine. I’m not sure if you have some sort of personal relationship with him or his business but in my opinion you seem to do his bidding in all of these threads. It’s a bit suspect if you ask me. Either way, I was made whole after a charge back on my credit card that he actually tried to dispute. I just hate to see others being taken advantage by a scammer. That’s exactly what I think he is. For reference this was the excellent condition Matech that supposedly Chris didn’t mean to send to me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4710_jpeg-2806381.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4712_jpeg-2806382.JPG Yeah, that's not a standard issue worn-out Matech, that's got a chunk missing. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 9:44:11 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. I think your a good person but i also think your wrong. I just went through what should have been a simple transaction. I explained what i wanted for a build and what he showed pictured on his web sight. A1 front handguards. He sends me a left side shiny A1 and a new in package right side dull A1 handguard. He couldn't understand that i was pissed for what he sent, he said everyone else was happy with these. He sent several emails with excuses and apologies for not being able to make me happy , like i was at fault. He just couldn't or wouldn't understand he had misrepresented an item . I called him out on it and got my refund. People dont settle for junk from anyone ! Always work with the dealer or manufacturer first then tell your story good or bad . |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 10:02:10 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think your a good person but i also think your wrong. I just went through what should have been a simple transaction. I explained what i wanted for a build and what he showed pictured on his web sight. A1 front handguards. He sends me a left side shiny A1 and a new in package right side dull A1 handguard. He couldn't understand that i was pissed for what he sent, he said everyone else was happy with these. He sent several emails with excuses and apologies for not being able to make me happy , like i was at fault. He just couldn't or wouldn't understand he had misrepresented an item . I called him out on it and got my refund. People dont settle for junk from anyone ! Always work with the dealer or manufacturer first then tell your story good or bad . Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I get it. And it's happened to many. I still don't believe that it's intentional. And maybe I'm wrong. His business practices suck regardless. I think your a good person but i also think your wrong. I just went through what should have been a simple transaction. I explained what i wanted for a build and what he showed pictured on his web sight. A1 front handguards. He sends me a left side shiny A1 and a new in package right side dull A1 handguard. He couldn't understand that i was pissed for what he sent, he said everyone else was happy with these. He sent several emails with excuses and apologies for not being able to make me happy , like i was at fault. He just couldn't or wouldn't understand he had misrepresented an item . I called him out on it and got my refund. People dont settle for junk from anyone ! Always work with the dealer or manufacturer first then tell your story good or bad . Fair enough. As stated, I could be totally off in my perception of his actions. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 10:53:07 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I am paying attention. You pop into every thread regarding Shark Arms and say the same stuff about how it’s not intentional. You also are quick to send people to shark arms even after you’ve seen there to be a problem with various parts he has listed as genuine. I’m not sure if you have some sort of personal relationship with him or his business but in my opinion you seem to do his bidding in all of these threads. It’s a bit suspect if you ask me. Either way, I was made whole after a charge back on my credit card that he actually tried to dispute. I just hate to see others being taken advantage by a scammer. That’s exactly what I think he is. For reference this was the excellent condition Matech that supposedly Chris didn’t mean to send to me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4710_jpeg-2806381.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4712_jpeg-2806382.JPG Also the knock off FN A2 stock kit he didn’t mean to send to me either. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4705_jpeg-2806383.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_4704_jpeg-2806384.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/557335/IMG_1765_png-2806385.JPG He got me for about $185.00 for that same stock. “New old Stock 90’s Colt stock” wasn’t and after paying for return shipping I got that “FN” and no refund in price difference |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 11:36:30 AM EDT
[#30]
A whole lot of surplus has dried up, as it always does, and it's not just Shark that are having issues.
A few years back I ordered a replacement carbine stock from Sarco - it was painted, the buttplate screw hole was off center, and the oiler slot was out of spec. They took it back, and now I've just discovered their Korean 1911 mags that function fine in my HiPoint pistol - don't actually fit in my 1911. I've asked for replacements, we'll see. It can be a very difficult transition for a company to go from legit military surplus to reproductions of varying quality - some companies handle that well, others don't. Legit military surplus is pretty easy money, it's hard to give up easy money. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 11:37:03 AM EDT
[#31]
Sending a customer pictures of used parts then not shipping the exact parts in the photo is sleazy. Exceptions would be like every item is identical condition, etc..
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Posted: 5/5/2023 11:51:59 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A whole lot of surplus has dried up, as it always does, and it's not just Shark that are having issues. A few years back I ordered a replacement carbine stock from Sarco - it was painted, the buttplate screw hole was off center, and the oiler slot was out of spec. They took it back, and now I've just discovered their Korean 1911 mags that function fine in my HiPoint pistol - don't actually fit in my 1911. I've asked for replacements, we'll see. It can be a very difficult transition for a company to go from legit military surplus to reproductions of varying quality - some companies handle that well, others don't. Legit military surplus is pretty easy money, it's hard to give up easy money. Sarco is a big company, I can see how some stuff would slip through the cracks. When it comes to Shark Arms though he is a one man show and there are a lot of games being played with photos and listings vs what is actually sent out to customers. When I ordered the A2 stock kit from him, it was a listed item. While I was on the phone with him I just happened to ask if he had come across and unmarked Matech sights or when he might have some back in stock. He told me he had one and it was in excellent condition, unmarked. Then later when I got the trash he sent me he tried to claim he accidently sent the wrong one and he would send out the correct part. Of course that never did happen. My guess is he didn't think I would care that there is a giant piece missing or maybe he figured once he had my money I wouldn't hassle with trying to get my money back. Like I said he tried disputing the charge back. Ultimately he lost the dispute. I did end up paying out of pocket to mail everything back. Beyond that I did get most of my money back. I'm sure at some point all these shenanigans will catch up with him. Fortunately his reputation on here and elsewhere around the internet is starting to get known, despite the best efforts of some of his more loyal hanger-on's. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 6:25:50 PM EDT
[#33]
Just a misunderstanding
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Posted: 5/10/2023 12:22:47 PM EDT
[#34]
         I started to tinker with mine. I used a piece of 16 gauge steel to make my shim. On the bottom side of shim I filed half circle to clear spring and detent. I filed around edges to fit etc... The tension is real good. Notice the marking on base of sight. I used a Luthe A1 sight assembly and Luthe forward assist. No issues with the forward assist binding at all. For the issue with the canting the sight pretty much stays where needed with the amount of tension it has. I plan on putting a little square of black neoprene rubber where sight rest on both sides. This will avoid me being able to push the sight forward onto the ledge. I am overall pleased with my fix and just sharing for reference. Also, added a Luthe A1 dust cover and original Colt barrel nut assembly. Fitment, is good on those components. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 1:04:44 PM EDT
[#35]
We've already got a fix thread going in H&R's thread where some folks are having to file on the rear of the lower on some H&R blems, mine should be here today!
Now I just need a grey slip ring, snagged the handguards a few years back, ex UP police, I think. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 1:26:16 PM EDT
[#36]
Check Sarco. I see some new old stock slip rings. They look grey. I just checked the H&R thread too. Glad to see at least some are bothering to work through some of the issues. Agreed not ideal for some but when don't have much to work with got to make due.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 2:28:50 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Check Sarco. I see some new old stock slip rings. They look grey. I just checked the H&R thread too. Glad to see at least some are bothering to work through some of the issues. Agreed not ideal for some but when don't have much to work with got to make due. Sarco is hit & miss. Got real, used, suplus M7 bayonets & new in the wrapper surplus 1911 mags. Got a terrible painted M1 carbine stock & out of spec Korean 1911 mags - to their credit, they're sending me another 15 round Korean mag two years after the order, when I only just discovered the mags were out of spec. ETA: Nor am I finding a grey slip ring on the website. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 4:05:24 PM EDT
[#38]
 Here is another option. Check my last picture just added to get an idea. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 5:00:15 PM EDT
[#39]
PSA vs Shark.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 5:31:29 PM EDT
[#40]
  A few with the Colt 3x... Ready to build now. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 7:05:47 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/574269/Screenshot_20230510-150347-2812296.png Here is another option. Check my last picture just added to get an idea. I went & looked. Can't quite tell if the slip ring is black or grey. I'll wait at those prices. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:11:26 PM EDT
[#42]
    The two I'm pointing at are early Colt. They are grey. The rest are black. Hope these pics show it a little clearer. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:19:03 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/574269/IMG_20230510_190314008-2812589.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/574269/IMG_20230510_190341838-2812591.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/574269/IMG_20230510_190342302-2812593.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/574269/IMG_20230510_190354094-2812594.jpg The two I'm pointing at are early Colt. They are grey. The rest are black. Hope these pics show it a little clearer. The current black H&R slip ring is $20. Mike has promised a grey one - for that price, I can wait. Was gifted a 1:7" bbl & A1 sights for Christmas, traded it on a more-complete 1:12", just snagged a blem grey slickside, and it looks like it'll drop on my Sabre Defense Cav Arms Mk 2 fine. I've got some ex UP or BNSF RR Police handguards put back, they can wait for a grey slip ring. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:21:01 PM EDT
[#44]
Someone in the EE was selling a bunch of vintage slip rings.
Edit. Looks to come with all needed parts. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/RETRO-USGI-Colt-M16A1-Flat-Slip-Ring-Barrel-Nut-Assemblies/159-2353793/ |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:22:58 PM EDT
[#45]
Awesome. Share some pics when she is together.
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:33:10 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Someone in the EE was selling a bunch of vintage slip rings. Edit. Looks to come with all needed parts. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/RETRO-USGI-Colt-M16A1-Flat-Slip-Ring-Barrel-Nut-Assemblies/159-2353793/ Yep, bbl already has the bbl nut installed, I'll just wait on Mike. I've got black handguards & a black lower/stock, wouldn't be the end of the world if I have to go w/ a black slip ring in the end. I've got a DD Omega about, I can clamp that onto the bbl nut for function testing & zeroing, as well as posting pics occasionally bugging Mike for a grey slip ring. 
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Posted: 5/10/2023 8:41:18 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep, bbl already has the bbl nut installed, I'll just wait on Mike. I've got black handguards & a black lower/stock, wouldn't be the end of the world if I have to go w/ a black slip ring in the end. I've got a DD Omega about, I can clamp that onto the bbl nut for function testing & zeroing, as well as posting pics occasionally bugging Mike for a grey slip ring. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Someone in the EE was selling a bunch of vintage slip rings. Edit. Looks to come with all needed parts. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/RETRO-USGI-Colt-M16A1-Flat-Slip-Ring-Barrel-Nut-Assemblies/159-2353793/ Yep, bbl already has the bbl nut installed, I'll just wait on Mike. I've got black handguards & a black lower/stock, wouldn't be the end of the world if I have to go w/ a black slip ring in the end. I've got a DD Omega about, I can clamp that onto the bbl nut for function testing & zeroing, as well as posting pics occasionally bugging Mike for a grey slip ring. https://www.jsesurplus.com/a1styledeltaring-grey.aspx Sub 20 bucks. JSE is good people. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 10:17:58 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Someone in the EE was selling a bunch of vintage slip rings. Edit. Looks to come with all needed parts. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/RETRO-USGI-Colt-M16A1-Flat-Slip-Ring-Barrel-Nut-Assemblies/159-2353793/ Yep, bbl already has the bbl nut installed, I'll just wait on Mike. I've got black handguards & a black lower/stock, wouldn't be the end of the world if I have to go w/ a black slip ring in the end. I've got a DD Omega about, I can clamp that onto the bbl nut for function testing & zeroing, as well as posting pics occasionally bugging Mike for a grey slip ring. https://www.jsesurplus.com/a1styledeltaring-grey.aspx Sub 20 bucks. JSE is good people. You guys are enablers. Why do I feel like I just took my 1st hit off a crack pipe? ETA: They had a grip for the Taurus 905 that looks a bit more substantial than the factory grips, we'll see. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 10:21:27 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys are enablers. Why do I feel like I just took my 1st hit off a crack pipe? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Someone in the EE was selling a bunch of vintage slip rings. Edit. Looks to come with all needed parts. https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/RETRO-USGI-Colt-M16A1-Flat-Slip-Ring-Barrel-Nut-Assemblies/159-2353793/ Yep, bbl already has the bbl nut installed, I'll just wait on Mike. I've got black handguards & a black lower/stock, wouldn't be the end of the world if I have to go w/ a black slip ring in the end. I've got a DD Omega about, I can clamp that onto the bbl nut for function testing & zeroing, as well as posting pics occasionally bugging Mike for a grey slip ring. https://www.jsesurplus.com/a1styledeltaring-grey.aspx Sub 20 bucks. JSE is good people. You guys are enablers. Why do I feel like I just took my 1st hit off a crack pipe? JSE's flat rate ship is great as well. Probably cost ~$4 to ship. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 10:27:16 PM EDT
[#50]
Lol. Your chasing a high now, you will never feel again. Hopefully you got it. Was showing only one in stock.
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