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I have never ordered from Brownells before and I planned on ordering several of the 20" ,1/12 barrels. Then I got to reading about some minor shipping problems, so I only ordered two of them to check them out first. If they look good when I get them next week I will order some more of them. ( if they are not sold out) I just read that the front sight post may not be the A1 round post. I had ordered 7 extra sets that are A1 front sight post kits with my order. Are they round post or square post? I had been trying to find some Colt 20" 1/12, but they were all out of my price range. These should work just fine for me. Ron To Brownells: Just a reminder hint: some of us are still in need of some retro port doors. I need at least a couple dozen of them. Thanks Ron View Quote New original Colt M16A1 port door |
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I got worried that they would sell out of the 20", A1, 1/12 barrels so, I went ahead and ordered 2 more of them.
I may get a couple of the A1 1/7 barrels later when they get them in stock. Ron |
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I got worried that they would sell out of the 20", A1, 1/12 barrels so, I went ahead and ordered 2 more of them. I may get a couple of the A1 1/7 barrels later when they get them in stock. Ron View Quote I'm surprised that they've had the 20" 1/12 A1 barrels in stock for as long as they have. I think the 20" 1/7 A1 barrels will go faster though. |
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I'm surprised that they've had the 20" 1/12 A1 barrels in stock for as long as they have. I think the 20" 1/7 A1 barrels will go faster though. View Quote They've been out of stock on the A1 uppers and lowers, as well as the rear sights and other important clone building parts. I imagine once they get a lot of the other stuff back in stock the 1/12 barrels will go fast. I'm waiting on the A1 uppers and A1 rear sights, as well as if they bring out shorter retro barrels like an 11.5" or a 10.25". The 12.7" barrel is ok for folks looking to build a 16" clone, but for those of us with SBR lowers we want the short short barrels. |
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They've been out of stock on the A1 uppers and lowers, as well as the rear sights and other important clone building parts. I imagine once they get a lot of the other stuff back in stock the 1/12 barrels will go fast. I'm waiting on the A1 uppers and A1 rear sights, as well as if they bring out shorter retro barrels like an 11.5" or a 10.25". The 12.7" barrel is ok for folks looking to build a 16" clone, but for those of us with SBR lowers we want the short short barrels. View Quote Did they ever have A1 rear sights? I don't recall ever seeing them there. |
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I hope not. 10" even would be correct, 10.25 or 10.5 wouldn't. View Quote If they are going to be truly correct then yes they should make it 10 or 11.5, but I just want something shorter than the 12.7" they offer now in a tighter twist for those of us with SBRed lowers. I'm also not keen on the threads being right up against the front sight base, so I guess then that means I want an 11.5" retro barrel assembly. |
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I have never ordered from Brownells before and I planned on ordering several of the 20" ,1/12 barrels. Then I got to reading about some minor shipping problems, so I only ordered two of them to check them out first. If they look good when I get them next week I will order some more of them. ( if they are not sold out) I just read that the front sight post may not be the A1 round post. I had ordered 7 extra sets that are A1 front sight post kits with my order. Are they round post or square post? I had been trying to find some Colt 20" 1/12, but they were all out of my price range. These should work just fine for me. Ron To Brownells: Just a reminder hint: some of us are still in need of some retro port doors. I need at least a couple dozen of them. Thanks Ron View Quote The barrel I got a few weeks ago had the square post. |
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Not so great news on the retrol barrels. We found some with defects where the manufacturer drilled too far on the gas port, contacting the opposite side of the barrel.
Anyone who purchased these barrels will be contacted and notified of the potential defect. This is not a safety issue, but may degrade accuracy, and is obviously not what we like to see out of a barrel. If the barrel shoots for you, you're welcome to keep it. Anyone wishing to utilize our 100% Guarantee policy, please send it back our way. We do not yet have a turnaround estimate, as this issue just cropped up. |
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Not just the 20s they are all out of stock now. Hopefully this means new barrels (and uppers) are coming in at some point? Maybe? Beuler? View Quote Here is the latest on the A1 uppers and lowers. > http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_333/282070_When-will-the-A1-Receivers-be-back-in-stock-.html |
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Not so great news on the retrol barrels. We found some with defects where the manufacturer drilled too far on the gas port, contacting the opposite side of the barrel. Anyone who purchased these barrels will be contacted and notified of the potential defect. This is not a safety issue, but may degrade accuracy, and is obviously not what we like to see out of a barrel. If the barrel shoots for you, you're welcome to keep it. Anyone wishing to utilize our 100% Guarantee policy, please send it back our way. We do not yet have a turnaround estimate, as this issue just cropped up. View Quote Well, that's disappointing... Is this the reason that we haven't seen the 20" 1/7 A1 barrels show up yet? |
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Not so great news on the retrol barrels. We found some with defects where the manufacturer drilled too far on the gas port, contacting the opposite side of the barrel. Anyone who purchased these barrels will be contacted and notified of the potential defect. This is not a safety issue, but may degrade accuracy, and is obviously not what we like to see out of a barrel. If the barrel shoots for you, you're welcome to keep it. Anyone wishing to utilize our 100% Guarantee policy, please send it back our way. We do not yet have a turnaround estimate, as this issue just cropped up. View Quote I'm assuming this issue was found on all length barrels? Any way to tell without a borescope? |
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tempted to FO on a 20".... anyone shot any of these yet to see how they're grouping?
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Well, that's disappointing... Is this the reason that we haven't seen the 20" 1/7 A1 barrels show up yet? View Quote No, this is not the reason for the 1/7 delay. 1/7 barrels are not delayed due to a QC reason. The gas port drilling issue was just identified in the past few days. |
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Are there possibly any 10" and 11.5" barrels planned in the new 1/7 offerings?
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Not so great news on the retrol barrels. We found some with defects where the manufacturer drilled too far on the gas port, contacting the opposite side of the barrel. Anyone who purchased these barrels will be contacted and notified of the potential defect. This is not a safety issue, but may degrade accuracy, and is obviously not what we like to see out of a barrel. If the barrel shoots for you, you're welcome to keep it. Anyone wishing to utilize our 100% Guarantee policy, please send it back our way. We do not yet have a turnaround estimate, as this issue just cropped up. View Quote I sent you an IM regarding this issue. |
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Correct, it was identified on all barrels. You most likely won't be able to tell without a borescope. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm assuming this issue was found on all length barrels? Any way to tell without a borescope? Correct, it was identified on all barrels. You most likely won't be able to tell without a borescope. Very disappointing. Mine should be here in a few day and I guess I'll be sending it back. |
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Is there any way that my two orders can be turned around in route and sent back to Brownells? Do you just get the orders and call Brownells for a call tag and send them back? I don't think I am the only one wondering about this. I may just keep them and live with it. My eye sight is no longer much good and it may shoot better than I can anyway. So I will just think some more on this and see what Brownells is going to do. Maybe they will come up with a solution to help us out on this. Ron |
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I am not going to want the two orders I have on the way. Is there any way that my two orders can be turned around in route and sent back to Brownells? Do you just get the orders and call Brownells for a call tag and send them back? I don't think I am the only one wondering about this. View Quote You're not. I was wondering about the same thing. |
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BUMMER! So Brownells, is there any chance that you can scope the barrels upon return, and ship them back to us if they aren't defective? Is sounds like not all of the barrels have this problem, so I think this would be an efficient fix. I was patiently waiting for this thing for about 5 months, it'll be painful if I have to wait another 5. I really appreciate you being so forthcoming on this issue, which is why I'll be a customer for life.
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BUMMER! So Brownells, is there any chance that you can scope the barrels upon return, and ship them back to us if they aren't defective? Is sounds like not all of the barrels have this problem, so I think this would be an efficient fix. I was patiently waiting for this thing for about 5 months, it'll be painful if I have to wait another 5. I really appreciate you being so forthcoming on this issue, which is why I'll be a customer for life. View Quote I like this idea. I really do want the barrels I ordered if they are good. I just don't have anyway to check them. Thanks Ron |
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So the 6"
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That's a bummer on the barrels, I almost ordered one myself when they were on sale but have been low on funds.
I don't really see why it should be any less or at least not much less accurate then a regular barrel though unless I am missing something. I don't see why it would interfere with accuracy anymore then the standard gas port does, which never seems to cause anyone issues? I could see perhaps more of a chance for a burr but you'd think it would shoot out. Instead of tossing parts like these in the dumpster have you ever considered selling them for a good discounted price? I know you also had issues on many of the A1 uppers being out of spec in the carry handle and not accepting a scope which would not affect a lot of people including myself. And if these barrels weren't any less accurate or at least still had decent accuracy I would probably be in for one or maybe two for a discount. |
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In regards to inspecting each barrel when they return, yes, we will have any barrels that pass inspection sent back if you wish.
The defect may or may not affect accuracy, but it shouldn't be present. If you'd like to shoot your barrel, and you're happy with it, you're welcome to keep it. If you shoot it and its not up to your standards, please ship it back and we'll get you taken care of. For anyone curious about how to return their barrels en route or that you have on-hand, please send us a PM. |
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In regards to inspecting each barrel when they return, yes, we will have any barrels that pass inspection sent back if you wish. The defect may or may not affect accuracy, but it shouldn't be present. If you'd like to shoot your barrel, and you're happy with it, you're welcome to keep it. If you shoot it and its not up to your standards, please ship it back and we'll get you taken care of. For anyone curious about how to return their barrels en route or that you have on-hand, please send us a PM. View Quote Thanks Ron I got them and decided to keep them. Ron |
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In regards to inspecting each barrel when they return, yes, we will have any barrels that pass inspection sent back if you wish. The defect may or may not affect accuracy, but it shouldn't be present. If you'd like to shoot your barrel, and you're happy with it, you're welcome to keep it. If you shoot it and its not up to your standards, please ship it back and we'll get you taken care of. For anyone curious about how to return their barrels en route or that you have on-hand, please send us a PM. View Quote Do you know if this mistake was made on all barrels? My 20 inch barrel has already made a trip to JT to be refinished to the correct color. If mine doesn't pass inspection, I'm out the cost of being refinished plus shipping both ways. Hopefully mine is able to be returned. |
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Hats off to Brownells for stepping up and being solid on this matter.
Still top of my list. |
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Is there any word on when more barrels will be in stock? I read through the thread and didn't see anything. Looking for a 14.7" 1:12.
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Is there any word on when more barrels will be in stock? I read through the thread and didn't see anything. Looking for a 14.7" 1:12. View Quote When I called yesterday to get a UPS return label for my 20 inch A1 barrel, I was told it would be 60 to 90 days before replacements would be available. |
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So you guys are gonna do an 11.5 A1 barrel? I so need one for my XM177E2 SBR build.
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