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Posted: 9/29/2016 11:40:35 AM EDT

it's a BRS47 by Billet Rifle Systems. it doesn't look to bad but it can potentially crack and get worse. What are you technical houghts? They're offering a 30 percent discount

and this is what the actual complete lower looks like unblemished;

Posted: 9/29/2016 11:52:38 AM EDT

[#1]

Is that a scuff or is that a hole that goes all the way through in the first picture?

Posted: 9/29/2016 11:54:48 AM EDT

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Pretty sure it's a hole. They said this is the last 100 percent they have that just finished cerakote. Otherwise I have to wait for the next batch. I ordered about two weeks ago.

The customer service guy said they milled it a little too deep and didn't notice until after cerakote.

Posted: 9/29/2016 12:00:39 PM EDT

[#3]

I'd wait for a new one.

Posted: 9/29/2016 12:55:19 PM EDT

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Same.

Posted: 9/29/2016 1:48:55 PM EDT

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it's a BRS47 by Billet Rifle Systems. it doesn't look to bad but it can potentially crack and get worse. What are you technical houghts? They're offering a 30 percent discount

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/rndw884z1/" target="_blank">https://s14.postimg.org/7srum3prl/IMG_1917.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/wipx1za1l/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/hzis0kgwt/IMG_1918.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/va6rt2yrf/" target="_blank">https://s9.postimg.org/b2tc0s1a7/IMG_1919.jpg</a>

and this is what the actual complete lower looks like unblemished;
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/b49ahgmcp/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/u9cjr810t/BRS47_Lower3_600x600.jpg</a>

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That isn't a blem, it is a structural defect. There is a big difference between the two.

Posted: 9/29/2016 2:16:08 PM EDT

[#6]

I think they should offer you much more than a 30% discount IMO.

Posted: 9/29/2016 2:24:59 PM EDT

[#7]

I know bad things sneak out everywhere but if it takes a through hole before they notice it is flawed...

Posted: 9/29/2016 2:25:18 PM EDT

[#8]

I would be concerned about the rest of the milling depths.
If it wasn't in the jig correctly and it caused that , then what other issues are there.
What we see is just the break through of the worst area.
What about the area that is just thick enough to not show light?

Posted: 9/29/2016 2:51:39 PM EDT

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I'd wait for a new one.

Same.

+2 hard pass

Posted: 9/30/2016 12:41:08 AM EDT

[#10]

yea...definitely pass on that

Posted: 9/30/2016 7:38:33 AM EDT

[#11]

No dice. I'd wait.

Posted: 9/30/2016 8:16:15 AM EDT

[#12]

Nope, I would wait.

Posted: 9/30/2016 8:33:45 AM EDT

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That isn't a blem, it is a structural defect. There is a big difference between the two.

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it's a BRS47 by Billet Rifle Systems. it doesn't look to bad but it can potentially crack and get worse. What are you technical houghts? They're offering a 30 percent discount

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/rndw884z1/" target="_blank">https://s14.postimg.org/7srum3prl/IMG_1917.jpg</a>

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/wipx1za1l/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/hzis0kgwt/IMG_1918.jpg</a>

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/va6rt2yrf/" target="_blank">https://s9.postimg.org/b2tc0s1a7/IMG_1919.jpg</a>

and this is what the actual complete lower looks like unblemished;

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/b49ahgmcp/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/u9cjr810t/BRS47_Lower3_600x600.jpg</a>

That isn't a blem, it is a structural defect. There is a big difference between the two.

Yep.

They should give it to you or scrap it.

Posted: 9/30/2016 8:36:54 AM EDT

[#14]

I would not buy, and I would not wait. I would find another source/product. Besides not catching THAT problem on that piece, what else may they be letting through their QC on any other pieces that may not be just visual but out of spec?
Plus, it may just be the pictures, but, I don't like how thin it looks in the front pivot pin area,

Posted: 9/30/2016 9:16:57 AM EDT

[#15]

I avoid blems.

Posted: 9/30/2016 9:20:35 AM EDT

[#16]

Unless it was like almost free I would avoid it

Posted: 9/30/2016 9:57:58 AM EDT

[#17]

Agreed, I'd wait for the next batch.

Posted: 9/30/2016 10:00:28 AM EDT

[#18]

It is scrap. Blems are one thing, but having your company name out there on a lower with a hole in it is not good business.

PSA blem x47 lowers are $150.

Posted: 9/30/2016 11:55:57 AM EDT

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That isn't a blem, it is a structural defect. There is a big difference between the two.

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it's a BRS47 by Billet Rifle Systems. it doesn't look to bad but it can potentially crack and get worse. What are you technical houghts? They're offering a 30 percent discount

<a href="https://postimg.org/image/rndw884z1/" target="_blank">https://s14.postimg.org/7srum3prl/IMG_1917.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/wipx1za1l/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/hzis0kgwt/IMG_1918.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/va6rt2yrf/" target="_blank">https://s9.postimg.org/b2tc0s1a7/IMG_1919.jpg</a>

and this is what the actual complete lower looks like unblemished;
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/b49ahgmcp/" target="_blank">https://s12.postimg.org/u9cjr810t/BRS47_Lower3_600x600.jpg</a>

That isn't a blem, it is a structural defect. There is a big difference between the two.

This, wait for another

Posted: 9/30/2016 12:33:08 PM EDT

[#20]

Non-structural area.

Your call.

Posted: 9/30/2016 12:53:46 PM EDT

[#21]

Why would you want your company name on something like that?

Posted: 9/30/2016 1:32:41 PM EDT

[#22]

"Blems" refer to cosmetic blemishes that don't affect function. That isn't cosmetic and very well could affect function in the long run. I wouldn't touch it personally.

Posted: 9/30/2016 1:46:41 PM EDT

[#23]

Thank you for the replies. I emailed them yesterday and now have to wait until the end of October. Oh well, hopefully they don't push it back again.

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