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Posted: 10/30/2007 4:03:22 AM EDT
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I bought a "excellent condition" 74 from RGuns. Im not all that impressed as I think its been refinished, all except for the bolt and bolt carrier. I thought I read someone here describe them as new. Thats not nearly as bad as the IO Inc FAL kits I bought years ago which were dipped in black paint and sold as new. I paid the 20% restocking and never did business with them again. One question though: the bolt has a groove that extends from the cutout for the ejector towards the center of the firing pin. Is that OK? Check a pic (best out of a half dozen, sorry I could do better) http://www.hunt101.com/showgallery.php?ppuser=34567&cat=500&arc=0 I think I should have opted for the brand new ORF kits. Any other opinions? |
| I've never experienced any issues with rguns but...... as I only live a couple of hours away I typically have the opportunity to have the product in my hand before I buy it. There is plenty of documentation floating around that they may pull the bait-and-switch scheme from time to time. |
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how much hand finishing have you had to do between the rec rails and the chamber, i am almost finished with my 1st build(Romanian) and i had to do quite a bit of polishing to have the chamber close, it is hand cycling now, have to pin the gas piston and should be ready to check headspace. slkwil35 |
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that bolt is in no way new but i dont see anythang wrong with it as for the finish dont pay more for one with a good finish if given the choice ill take a well used good condition rifle over a like new one they cost less and function better and most people refinsh them anyway btw if they just threw some paint on it the paint will prolly come off with brake cleaner bulgi finish wont |
Don't see anything wrong with it? Other than it's at the end of it's useful lifespan, yeah, it's perfect. Notice those pits in a circular configuration around the firing pin hole. That ain't just from shooting corrosive ammo. It erosion caused by gas leaking by the primer. That bolt is very near to being toast. |
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