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Posted: 6/24/2024 9:50:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: @kells81 the painted ones are back in stock! Damn it!! lol Oh well, I can’t ARFCOM fashion get both unfortunately. I’m guessing ACOG would be the correct optic for these since the LPVO wasn’t much of a thing at the time. |
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Posted: 6/24/2024 9:51:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: Ajcrash]
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Double tap.
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Posted: 6/24/2024 10:03:19 PM EST
[Last Edit: razARback]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ajcrash: Damn it!! lol Oh well, I can’t ARFCOM fashion get both unfortunately. I’m guessing ACOG would be the correct optic for these since the LPVO wasn’t much of a thing at the time. Lots of EOTECHs in the photo I posted on page 1. |
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Posted: 6/24/2024 11:25:21 PM EST
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lol Totally missed that. Way too long of a day. Thanks.
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Posted: 6/25/2024 1:56:59 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pippinone: For those of you that need an added inducement, PA currently has a site wide promo code that will get you 13% off - "Save13!". That almost did it for me, but I still think they're a little overpriced. And I really can't justify another upper since I already have a couple of 10.5" uppers, and three LaRue uppers, one of which is either 10.5" or 11.5". But I suspect these uppers will rock. My first LaRue upper was with the LW barrel and it's a hammer. Just shooting my more recent LaRue today (with LaRue barrel and still getting groups of between .8" and 1.25" with AAC 77gr ammo. So yeah, these are great uppers. Honestly, if you go back a couple of years ago to when they were selling the UU kits, they were the best deal going and I recommended them enough on this forum and elsewhere that I feel Mark should at least have sent me a hat and some Dillo Dust. Code doesn’t work if you’re getting the qualified price. |
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Posted: 6/25/2024 6:28:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: @kells81 the painted ones are back in stock! Thanks for the heads up. It looks like I grabbed the last one. Well until they list more. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2024 10:12:21 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohiogators: Code doesn’t work if you’re getting the qualified price. I assume "qualified price" is LEO/First Responder discount. I guess that makes sense since they don't want you to stack discounts. But worked for me last night for me as a retired, old fart, civilian. Still didn't go forward with purchase because I really don't need another upper. |
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Posted: 6/25/2024 11:21:56 AM EST
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A month or so back and I would have been all over this deal instead of building my own stealth 1.0/quad rail upper, plus the 5th group history is pretty neat.
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Posted: 6/25/2024 4:45:49 PM EST
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Posted: 6/25/2024 4:48:13 PM EST
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1524
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2024 5:38:47 PM EST
[Last Edit: AEKDB390]
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Received my painted upper today...I ended up with the one that is pictured on the website and on Muad's pg 1 post #10. YHM front sight was nice to leave on it. Second painted upper that went to my friend (who didn't know he needed one but he did) didn't include a front sight but nonetheless legit. Both have same barrel markings as pg 1 post #47 (8P). My first Larue rifle had a stealth upper and SMOS lower so cool to have another in the family.
I have a few lowers from last Memorial Day sale for donors and also picked up those MLOCK uppers from PA when they went on sale a while back...both were quite a steal but these are a cool throw back. The owners of these uppers value them in different ways but they are an awesome piece of history just like a CMP 1911, M9 or rifle I think. Side note: don't lose your firing pin retaining pin if you slide the bolt out to inpsect....as Mark says... "Just sayin" ! |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:51:13 AM EST
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Got my 2nd one today that was supposed to be painted but is not.
 
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:56:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By akethan: Got my 2nd one today that was supposed to be painted but is not. Spaced on the fact that these included BCG and charging handle too - really not a bad deal at all. I like the black better than the painted just because wouldn't have the matching painted lower but that's just me. |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 11:03:45 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasAg2000: Spaced on the fact that these included BCG and charging handle too - really not a bad deal at all. I like the black better than the painted just because wouldn't have the matching painted lower but that's just me. I really don't care that the second one was not painted but the FH is timed 90 degrees to the left. Oh well |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 11:51:32 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By akethan: I really don't care that the second one was not painted but the FH is timed 90 degrees to the left. Oh well For a left handed shooter 
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USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 7:35:03 PM EST
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I guess we’ll see what shows up here on Friday. Painted or black. Lol
I grabbed parts out of the bin for a black, but can easily change up for a painted. I’ll just have to hit up the hardware store for some krylon if it’s a painted upper. |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 8:48:22 PM EST
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Do these have chrome bcg’s?
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Posted: 6/26/2024 9:47:14 PM EST
[Last Edit: kells81]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By akethan: Got my 2nd one today that was supposed to be painted but is not. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20240626_114922-3251082.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20240626_114815-3251084.jpg Man, I would have zero complaints about that package. Sure it was supposed to be painted but that’s a score. ETA- cage is for colt. |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:03:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpeyRod: Do these have chrome bcg’s? Assuming pics are accurate no. I’d bet they’re the old school TX spec type you could get before they stopped selling them for a decade or so. |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:27:54 PM EST
[Last Edit: razARback]
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Mine went out for delivery this morning, but wasn’t delivered due to an “operational delay”. Hopefully it will show up tomorrow.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:44:05 PM EST
[Last Edit: AEKDB390]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ajcrash: Assuming pics are accurate no. I’d bet they’re the old school TX spec type you could get before they stopped selling them for a decade or so. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ajcrash: Originally Posted By SpeyRod: Do these have chrome bcg’s? Assuming pics are accurate no. I’d bet they’re the old school TX spec type you could get before they stopped selling them for a decade or so. Correct...seem to be basic mil-spec/TX Spec, no manuf markings. I was wondering if the names coincided with who they were issued to...I have a box also marked like someone else did AND had a hanging tag inside the same box with the same name. My name was different than someone else's pictured name. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/27/2024 1:40:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: jhendri223]
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I got mine in the other day. I believe it's the same upper as the CF4 is holding in the photo on page 1. It was really filthy with carbon, needed the gas rings replaced, and didn't have a FH installed. A couple hours of cleaning and minor repairs and I'm really happy with it!
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:12:10 PM EST
[Last Edit: razARback]
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On the mis-timed A2 flash hiders, I'm guessing those were probably just spun on when they were turned in to replace whatever suppressor attachment they were running.
I'm glad to see everyone receiving the 9.0 handguARds instead of the 8.2 (?) shown in the listing for the black uppers. I don't remember them offering an 8.2. I guess that might add to the mystique if you got one.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 3:33:59 PM EST
[Last Edit: razARback]
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Ah, sounds like only a couple have the 8.2 and they will be listed separately.
Also sounds like they have more.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 3:46:24 PM EST
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"...In the wake of September 11, 2001, the group was called upon to play a major role in the war on terror. The 5th SFG (A) was the first American unit deployed into Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. From October 2001 through April 2002, Special Forces detachments of the 5th SFG (A) conducted unconventional warfare against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces. Within six months, the 5th SFG (A), a regimental-sized force, effectively destroyed the popular base of the Taliban government and toppled the terrorist-sponsoring state of Afghanistan. The group was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its extraordinary accomplishments during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Immediately after redeploying to Fort Campbell, the group began preparations for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Within six months, elements of the Group deployed back into the theater of operations. In January 2003, the entire group completed deployment back to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Upon the commencement of combat operations, the group conducted the full array of Special Forces missions from Theater Ballistic Defense in the Western Desert to unconventional warfare in Southern and Central Iraq. These efforts facilitated the defeat of Saddam Hussein's regime. From the opening days of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the fall of the Baath Regime in 2003 through the final withdrawal of U.S. Forces and the end of Operation New Dawn in 2011, 5th SFG (A) has provided the full spectrum of Special Operations in support of Coalition Forces and the Iraqi government. The pinnacle of these achievements are evident in the thousands of successful operations targeting terrorist and insurgent networks through the training and development of the most capable and effective Iraqi Military, Police and Special Operations Forces. Special Forces Soldiers have proven again to be our nation's ultimate combat multiplier, building skills and capabilities with multiple partner nation security forces across the CENTCOM area of operations, always prepared to execute the most hazardous and sensitive special operations when and where directed..." Source: https://home.army.mil/campbell/5thSFG |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 5:21:50 PM EST
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Received the Painted and Black one I ordered.
Upper #1- Has birdcage and the same front sight as the rest. Its pretty dusty/dirty and has some sort of gooey substance under the handguard. This one came with a target name on the box Jonas along with tag on the upper. It also included a VFG. Not painted Upper #2- Bare muzzle, no sight, cleaner than the other, no target. overall, pretty decent condition but needs a solid cleaning. Not painted Tag W-Marsh (interestingly possibly a friend of a friend from one of my Iraq contracts).   
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Posted: 6/27/2024 6:07:33 PM EST
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These are very cool. Congratulations to those who got them!
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Posted: 6/27/2024 6:38:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kells81: Man, I would have zero complaints about that package. Sure it was supposed to be painted but that’s a score. ETA- cage is for colt. So the boxes are likely from the Colt uppers they were swapped for. |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 6:43:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: So the boxes are likely from the Colt uppers they were swapped for. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: Originally Posted By kells81: Man, I would have zero complaints about that package. Sure it was supposed to be painted but that’s a score. ETA- cage is for colt. So the boxes are likely from the Colt uppers they were swapped for. Yes, |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/27/2024 10:09:26 PM EST
[Last Edit: AEKDB390]
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Posted: 6/27/2024 10:25:23 PM EST
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EO 553 on the EE…..
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Posted: 6/28/2024 11:57:42 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ajcrash: EO 553 on the EE….. That’s really tempting to have a period correct optic, but the price seems high for an old optic that is known to develop issues like delamination. |
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Posted: 6/28/2024 12:00:32 PM EST
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Mine was “out for delivery” with FedEx Ground for over 2 days, but it finally showed up.
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Posted: 6/28/2024 1:12:23 PM EST
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^^^ Nice, mine got delayed so should show up tomorrow now.
I agree on the optic, I thought about it briefly, but I’ve got a couple 552’s I can use instead. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 1:58:08 PM EST
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Received mine today. Painted and dirty, YHM front sight, A2 MD is timed correctly. Interestingly the outside of the box has the name Mike Bowman written on it in pencil. A quick Google leads me to believe this was Sgt. Maj. Michael Bowman’s upper.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/29/2024 2:20:50 PM EST
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I tried Google but not a lot of luck with my name(s). If anyone has better luck or another way of checking names, message me and I'll send you the name(s) I have. Just wanted to respect some privacy ya know! Great reading on the history and significance of the 5th SFG.
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Posted: 6/29/2024 3:39:13 PM EST
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Posted: 6/29/2024 6:09:47 PM EST
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I dont get it, what's the appeal of a old dirty upper that's used and has a unknown round count for that kind of money? i could see if it was the gun you or your buddy carried but im pretty sure in 99 percent of the cases thats not true.
i own as much larue as most people but have no idea as to why id want one of these, you guys must be the real collectors. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 6:36:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By icecold1: I dont get it, what's the appeal of a old dirty upper that's used and has a unknown round count for that kind of money? i could see if it was the gun you or your buddy carried but im pretty sure in 99 percent of the cases thats not true. i own as much larue as most people but have no idea as to why id want one of these, you guys must be the real collectors. Curious - would you buy a CMP 1911 or M1 Garand? |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 6:50:47 PM EST
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It’s the historical aspect mostly for me. These guys were quite literally who the movie 12 Strong was about. Which makes who had my upper even cooler…. To me at least.
Dug around in my parts boxes and found a matching YHM rear BUIS to go with the front and slapped an old EO 552 on it. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 7:40:22 PM EST
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I get the appeal, and trust me I wanted a painted one.
But, for me the price was out of range. I'm directing all gun fund stuff to ammo right now, or items for my tOBR. If it weren't for that, I'd probably have ordered one. Like my Garand and M1911A1, the idea of them being in a soldier's hands during WW2 adds to the overall nostalgia and "want" factors. These LT uppers were in the hands of some brave patriots, and that has value to many. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 8:24:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By icecold1: I dont get it, what's the appeal of a old dirty upper that's used and has a unknown round count for that kind of money? i could see if it was the gun you or your buddy carried but im pretty sure in 99 percent of the cases thats not true. i own as much larue as most people but have no idea as to why id want one of these, you guys must be the real collectors. Look into what the return MK13 returns stock sold for vs what they sell for now. Make that same comparison for the colt marine guns, sig return guns, the knights delta uppers, the MCM smear stocks, the M24’s released on new receivers with the parts stripped from legit .mil guns, the list goes on. There was a drop of colt CQB uppers that sold for 2k when they hit. Haven’t see one sell in a while. The appeal is an actual in country used upper with actual provenance of a time/place during the GWOT. Hell in this case some of them are trackable to an actual person. |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 11:28:56 AM EST
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Posted: 7/2/2024 11:35:58 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: On sale for $999 https://www.primaryarms.com/larue-tactical-stealth-5-56-nato-5th-sfg-complete-upper-receiver-10-3in A smidge under the discount code cost. 16 in stock when they changed the status. |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 12:03:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By razARback: On sale for $999 https://www.primaryarms.com/larue-tactical-stealth-5-56-nato-5th-sfg-complete-upper-receiver-10-3in I don't need one, mostly because I don't have an extra lower sitting around, but sooo tempting. |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 4:16:56 PM EST
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Has anyone shot theirs?
How well do they still perform. I'm tempted at $999, but if the barrel is beat to hell, I won't be happy. |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 6:32:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Has anyone shot theirs? How well do they still perform. I'm tempted at $999, but if the barrel is beat to hell, I won't be happy. Too late now but the 2 I have looks decent in the bore but do show signs of use. I thought about emailing that dude with all the gauges to see if he wants to work one over. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 7/2/2024 6:37:04 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Has anyone shot theirs? How well do they still perform. I'm tempted at $999, but if the barrel is beat to hell, I won't be happy. Too late sold out again |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 7:11:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad: Has anyone shot theirs? How well do they still perform. I'm tempted at $999, but if the barrel is beat to hell, I won't be happy. Haven’t had a chance yet, maybe this weekend if I don’t have to work Friday. Gave mine a good cleaning last Saturday, bore looks great but the rear of the ejection port shows signs of fairly heavy use. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/2/2024 9:11:51 PM EST
[Last Edit: cplnorton3]
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