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12/15/2004 9:11:34 AM EDT
Some threads today got me thinking that I want my gun to be a little bit more "evil". It is a A3 16in (post-ban, of course). I have a collapsible stock. After reviewing http://www.adcofirearms.com/shopservices.cfm I cannot decide what service is best for me. I know that I would like the barrel cut down to 14.5 and have a phantom flash suppressor perma-installed. Is this "Shorten + Phantom: cut to 14.5", pin/weld FH more   $85.00" the service I need? Please advise me if this is what is best.

Thank you.
12/15/2004 9:31:30 AM EDT
[#1]
Steve is good at emailing quickly.  When in doubt I would email as he might have a special deal he could do for you that's not listed
12/15/2004 9:40:03 AM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Is this "Shorten + Phantom: cut to 14.5", pin/weld FH more   $85.00" the service I need?



Yes that is what you want and/or need.
12/15/2004 10:10:55 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Steve is good at emailing quickly.  When in doubt I would email as he might have a special deal he could do for you that's not listed



HA!

As I emaled over a week ago and still have no responce.  I got the answer to my question from this board.
12/15/2004 10:25:00 AM EDT
[#4]
Wouldn't 14.5" be considered SBR? Or will the overall length with the Phantom be 16"?
12/15/2004 10:27:01 AM EDT
[#5]
14.5" would be a SBR.  Cut to 14.5" and then installing a 1.5" long muzzle break and/or flashhider, and permanently installing it with the "pin and weld" makes it permanently 16" long, and therefore NOT an sbr
12/15/2004 10:28:28 AM EDT
[#6]
ADCO does top notch work..go for it. 14.5"+ phantom is the way to go
12/15/2004 10:29:04 AM EDT
[#7]
Gotcha. In that case, I'd like to get this done too. I have a post-ban that I want done exactly like this, where is the best place? Adco, or what?
12/15/2004 10:29:30 AM EDT
[#8]
Well, it looks like I'm going to go ahead with this. What is the proper process for this transaction?

?????????

1. Go to website, select order and pay
2. Pack and ship my upper
3. Wait for return

?????????

Am I missing anything?
12/15/2004 10:30:19 AM EDT
[#9]
I just had ADCO permanently install a Vortex.  Complete time was one week - shipped it Monday, got it back the following Monday.  Excellent.
12/15/2004 10:35:04 AM EDT
[#10]
At least in my case I got quick email response.  Assumed it was with everyone.  

Steve did exactly what your looking for on my BM upper.  Only 1 week turn around.  I wrapped my upper in an old crappy towel.  Didn't get the towel back but got an upper the way it should be.
12/15/2004 10:37:42 AM EDT
[#11]
Aside from a towel, what did you ship it in and what service did you use?
12/15/2004 10:55:31 AM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:
Aside from a towel, what did you ship it in and what service did you use?



I had UPS send mine.  They put it in one of those triangular boxes and bubble wrapped the hell out of it.  I got it back in a nicely packed box of the same, wrapped in newspapers and what not.
12/15/2004 10:58:52 AM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
Aside from a towel, what did you ship it in and what service did you use?



I've shipped numerous uppers all over the country and I first wrap the upper in shipping paper, then wrap that in bubble wrap.  I then fill all the voids with packing peanuts.  I shoot for no movement when the package is shaken.  

The short triangle boxes at the USPS fit a carbine upper perfectly.  The longer ones are just a tad too long for a rifle length upper, but that's better than too short.  USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation and insurance has been my preferred method and has worked for me very well so far.
12/15/2004 11:10:30 AM EDT
[#14]
With e-mail, steve tends to either respond in 15 minutes, or not at all. =)

If he doesn't respond after a day, just e-mail him again.
12/15/2004 11:22:51 AM EDT
[#15]
He usually answers e-mails ASAP.  I am sending my upper to him soon to have it threaded for an a2 flash hider.
12/15/2004 12:03:13 PM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:
Aside from a towel, what did you ship it in and what service did you use?



Don't use a towel - bubble wrap is better.  I also include a letter with mine specifically stating what I want done, where I want it shiped when I'm done, the Order # from the website, and I include a money order for return shipping.

You can get a FREE container that is perfect from the US Post Office.  They are triangular tubes for priority mail.  They come in 2 sizes.  The shorter size is perfect for just a barrel or a barreled upper (as long as the barrel is 16" or less).

I ship mine by US Post Office priority mail & insured.
12/16/2004 7:51:33 AM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:
I just had ADCO permanently install a Vortex.  Complete time was one week - shipped it Monday, got it back the following Monday.  Excellent.



How long ago did you send it?  I just sent mine on the 6th and can't wait to get it back.
I want to go blasting this weekend!
12/16/2004 8:32:20 AM EDT
[#18]
Well, I want to get this done but can't decide between Vortex or Phantom. Anyone have installed pics or both to compare?
12/16/2004 7:44:18 PM EDT
[#19]

Well, it looks like I'm going to go ahead with this. What is the proper process for this transaction?

?????????

1. Go to website, select order and pay
2. Pack and ship my upper
3. Wait for return

?????????

Am I missing anything?




That's all there is to it. It's really that simple. It'll probably be back before you miss it.
As Forest pointed out make sure that a copy of your order, return address, any special instructions or concerns are in the box with the upper.

And my experience is that Steve is remarkable when it comes to replying to emails. I don't think I've ever waited more than three or four hours and I've sent emails at all times of day from morning till very late at night.

12/17/2004 4:29:34 AM EDT
[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I just had ADCO permanently install a Vortex.  Complete time was one week - shipped it Monday, got it back the following Monday.  Excellent.



How long ago did you send it?  I just sent mine on the 6th and can't wait to get it back.
I want to go blasting this weekend!



Sent 12/6/04, returned 12/13/04.
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