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I see them on GB for sale from time to time and the last one went cheap...less than a gran.
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6920 Socom with 16" barrel are available at Buds...expensive
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/82398 |
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^I noticed those today and also on some other sites. Anybody have any info on the new 2018 batch of SOCOMS?
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The new SOCOM is pretty close to last year's SOCOM. Upper has CAGE CODE, lower is M4A1, but with CR serial number, QR on the bottom side (like all the new lowers) and an odd "Property of US Gov't" that looks a bit forced. The 2017 vintage are a bit more finished. These have marks and oil and A2 handle in fadded gray. I think I would pay more for the 2017.
ETA: My understanding is that there are about the same size lot, maybe smaller than last year. Last year was 200. |
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The new SOCOM is pretty close to last year's SOCOM. Upper has CAGE CODE, lower is M4A1, but with CR serial number, QR on the bottom side (like all the new lowers) and an odd "Property of US Gov't" that looks a bit forced. The 2017 vintage are a bit more finished. These have marks and oil and A2 handle in fadded gray. I think I would pay more for the 2017. ETA: My understanding is that there are about the same size lot, maybe smaller than last year. Last year was 200. View Quote |
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Quoted: Where’s the “property of US govt” marking? I know my 14.5 2017 doesn’t have that View Quote ETA: photo added Attached File |
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Quoted: Exactly. I like the 2017 better. I will try to get a good pic. The one I have is hard to read. It is on the left side, just below the Pony. 2017 did not have caliber either. View Quote EDIT: Wow, I actually think it looks pretty cool |
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https://charliescustomclones.com/products/colt-m4a1-carbine-rifle-2018-factory-new-le6920-socom
This is the e-mail I got from Charlie Custom clones; supposedly they ship out next week |
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https://charliescustomclones.com/products/colt-m4a1-carbine-rifle-2018-factory-new-le6920-socom This is the e-mail I got from Charlie Custom clones; supposedly they ship out next week View Quote |
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barrelnutz is affiliated with Charlie's Custom Clones... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes My mother has a saying: Families are like fudge: a few nuts and lots of sweetness. Quoted:
The price seems a little high and I don't know how I feel about that place. Someone else has to be getting some, too. This place is a new business, Website is less than 6 months old, and last time I spoke with them, they were crushing it. I helped earlier this year with the IT setup, and barrel sourcing and wrote a blog on barrels (thus the name), and I got paid in parts, and I make some purchases here on EE from time to time, and sell the parts from time to time. Not a bad deal. So, yes, I am affiliated, but on the periphery. I do not represent the owners, but inherited two of them. One thing I have personally learned here on ARFcom -- the hard way -- is that opinions on this forum are abundant, and very quick to attack, and slow to endorse. So, maybe Charlie's is not the go-to place for ARFcom folks. 'enough said. |
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Rec'd good product, service, & fair price from barrelnutz, via CCC.
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Quoted: ... through family ties. My mother has a saying: Families are like fudge: a few nuts and lots of sweetness. Everybody has their own "go to" place they feel comfortable with. I think if you knew the people working there and the extended network of craftsmen these guys use, you might have a different take. Many of the names you would know and respect. This place is a new business, Website is less than 6 months old, and last time I spoke with them, they were crushing it. I helped earlier this year with the IT setup, and barrel sourcing and wrote a blog on barrels (thus the name), and I got paid in parts, and I make some purchases here on EE from time to time, and sell the parts from time to time. Not a bad deal. So, yes, I am affiliated, but on the periphery. I do not represent the owners, but inherited two of them. One thing I have personally learned here on ARFcom -- the hard way -- is that opinions on this forum are abundant, and very quick to attack, and slow to endorse. So, maybe Charlie's is not the go-to place for ARFcom folks. 'enough said. View Quote Appreciate the direct approach, always have. |
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I have made a few purschaes from Charlies. They have some neat stuff, stuff I haven't come across anywhere else. Their prices do seem inflated a bit, but i also understand the game. Im willing to support a place and see what they're about. No issues so far, and plan on making a few more buys from them.
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Yea, I remember it was advertised at 16.1” last year. Can anybody confirm barrel length and if it has the KAC rail? This socom has the same UPC # as last years model too. Same rifle?
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Quoted: When I bought mine last year from Buds they were advertised as 16.1". Also, Buds price match is $1,341 on these 2018 versions. Seems the price is on the rise even from retailers. View Quote I'll be the guinea pig. What information are you using for the price match? I'd like to save $20 if I could? Thanks! |
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I typed "Buds Gun Shop" in the competitor spot, and $1,206 (what I paid last year) in the price to match box.
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I pulled the trigger on one the socoms from buds, hoping the description is wrong and it has the roll marks above with the 14.5" barrel and KAC rail. I think the US property marks look a lot better than the old m4a1 mark.
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I pulled the trigger on one the socoms from buds, hoping the description is wrong and it has the roll marks above with the 14.5" barrel and KAC rail. I think the US property marks look a lot better than the old m4a1 mark. View Quote |
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I’ll say...a lot of what Buds deals in gets dropped shipped from a third party distributor. A lot of what they sling comes from Bill Hicks. Bill Hicks currently lists the SOCOM. Buds may legitimately not know what they’re selling.
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Quoted: I think these are 2017 versions, did anyone contact buds? The comments recently posted on the bottom of the page make me think so. View Quote |
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Bought another one. Looks like availability is going quick. Was +10, now less than 10.
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I spoke to two different dealers in my area and they checked all their distributors and non in stock and discontinued. These could be 2017 versions. Buds and is also now out of stock
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I spoke to two different dealers in my area and they checked all their distributors and non in stock and discontinued. These could be 2017 versions. Buds and s also now out of stock View Quote I would bet $1382 that they're 14.5" with the "Gov't Property M4A1" markings on them with the M4RAS. |
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Likey you, yes. Either way, I’m excited to have either versions.
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And Charlie’s needs to be more price competitive..... Offer them at $1299 with free shipping and he would have a lot of happy customers.
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So I’m probably going to list my 2017 SOCOM for what I have in it. It’s new and unfired and comes with the box and accessories still sealed. I did mount an acog on it for pics so there may be some scratches on the top rail, but otherwise it’s clean. It’s the 14.5 P&W and has the Knight’s rail.
I’ll probably know for sure in the next few days if I’m going to list it, so while I haven’t yet, I know that there were some people interested. If you are, drop me a line and I’ll offer it to you first before I throw it in the EE. |
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Confirmed through Bill Hicks the receiver will say “Property of US Government. 14.5 pinned with KAC RAIL.
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Yea I called them, he was pretty helpful too. He made it sound like there are more to be had. I’m sure buds will go back into stock shortly
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