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Posted: 12/30/2016 1:34:32 PM EDT
I bought a new Faxon 9mm barrel. It has a little tag in the end of the barrel warning you that it is threaded 1/2-28 and not to use .22 cal muzzle devices. Well I bought a SDTA muzzle brake that will work with my suppressor in 1/2-28 for it. Once arrived I tried to fit it but no joy. I tried a flash can I had around in 1/2-36 and it went right on. So I had to order another SDTA brake at a cost of $51. Not real happy but oh well. I guess now I need to build an upper to use the 1/2-28 brake.
Moral of the story. check the threads before you purchase a muzzle device despite what the tags that it comes with say. |
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Faxon wouldn't exchange their mismarked barrel for a correctly threaded one?
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Did you contact Faxon? Or decide to come on here and complain first? |
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Sorry for trying to save some of you guys from a headache by giving you a heads up. Next time I won't. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Did you contact Faxon? Or decide to come on here and complain first? Sorry for trying to save some of you guys from a headache by giving you a heads up. Next time I won't. Most of us would just contact the company and have them fix it instead of posting a complaint before knowing any details. Obviously there was a mistake made somewhere on their end and they need to know about it and be given the chance to make it right. |
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Probably should have contacted the vendor your bought the barrel from so they could make it right. You didn't have to buy a new muzzle device. You chose to keep a product you didn't order.
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Most of us would just contact the company and have them fix it instead of posting a complaint before knowing any details. Obviously there was a mistake made somewhere on their end and they need to know about it and be given the chance to make it right. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Did you contact Faxon? Or decide to come on here and complain first? Sorry for trying to save some of you guys from a headache by giving you a heads up. Next time I won't. Most of us would just contact the company and have them fix it instead of posting a complaint before knowing any details. Obviously there was a mistake made somewhere on their end and they need to know about it and be given the chance to make it right. If it happens to you though, I think you should ignore what I have posted and just use more torque and your muzzle device will twist on somehow. |
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Faxon wouldn't exchange their mismarked barrel for a correctly threaded one? View Quote Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. |
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Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Faxon wouldn't exchange their mismarked barrel for a correctly threaded one? Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. See OP, that's the kind of response you get from great companies when you put forth the effort to contact them. Good on you Faxon, even though it could have been the vendor's issue and not yours. |
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See OP, that's the kind of response you get from great companies when you put forth the effort to contact them. Good on you Faxon, even though it could have been the vendor's issue and not yours. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Faxon wouldn't exchange their mismarked barrel for a correctly threaded one? Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. See OP, that's the kind of response you get from great companies when you put forth the effort to contact them. Good on you Faxon, even though it could have been the vendor's issue and not yours. Faxon is awesome and has a great product and better customer service. Always take it up with the manufacturer! |
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OP, Take them up on the offer. I'm very pleased with my barrel.
Shit happens and mistakes are made. It's all good in the end. |
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See OP, that's the kind of response you get from great companies when you put forth the effort to contact them. Good on you Faxon, even though it could have been the vendor's issue and not yours. View Quote Even if the vendors, its our job to ensure their specs are right. The onus is, and always will be, on us. OP got in touch with me. Was a pleasure to serve. |
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Just a guy who knowingly bought a 1/2x36 Faxon 9mm at a phenomenal price stopping by to say hey
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I got my Faxon from AIM, and I remember being clear that it is 1/2x36, great barrel.
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I bought a new Faxon 9mm barrel. View Quote Other than the thread issue, how was the barrel? Did you put it together before sending it off? |
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Other than the thread issue, how was the barrel? Did you put it together before sending it off? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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I'm probably making another 9mm, a pistol, and they seem to be a good company. Obviously they have some fans. :)
I'm looking for something the same size as a 7.5" 223 barrel, may give them a try. |
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Hey OP. Why don't you edit the title of your thread now that everybody see's that might leave a bad impression? Maybe to something like "Wow! Faxon has great customer service!"
disclaimer.. No relation to Faxon, just a fanboy of their great products. |
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I'm probably making another 9mm, a pistol, and they seem to be a good company. Obviously they have some fans. :) I'm looking for something the same size as a 7.5" 223 barrel, may give them a try. View Quote You won't regret it. I have a couple and love them.. I'll be swapping out the 308 barrel when I get some money saved up ,hopefully by then I'll see the gunner 308 |
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Sweet! I've been wanting to build a 9mm AR.... Looks like I found my barrel manufacturer!
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Nice customer service Nathan.
I'm still waiting for you guys to do a run of gunner barrels in 6.8! |
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We're honored. If you need anything, let me know! View Quote I picked up one of your 8.5" 9mm barrels, 1/2 X28 which is what I wanted. It's a little less than a half inch longer than the 7.5 300 barrel it's replacing, so the perfect length for the Pantheon/Dolos thingee. Now I need to decide on a muzzle... You guys really should make some of your 223 stuff for 9mm too. :) |
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Picked up an 8.5" barrel because of this thread. Cannot wait to mount it!
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I should have my Faxon 4.5" in hand tomorrow, I'm hoping it's 1/2x28, it's supposed to be! I've heard nothing but good about these barrels and can't wait to give it a run!
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Will do! It's going on a new SBR I'm working on. Thank you for your support here!
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I sort of prefer the 1/2 by 28 threading. You just have to be smart about it.
The A2 Flash Hider, 4 prong from rousch, and the pws triad had a 9mm bullet drop through with no issues. Sadly the BRT linear comp was a no go. 1/2 by 28 muzzle devices are more common and often cheaper. |
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I agree, plus I have a 1/2x28 3 lug adapter and booster piston already
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I agree, plus I have a 1/2x28 3 lug adapter and booster piston already View Quote I know you already have a 1/2x28 adapter, but most of the tri-lug adapters I have seen seem to be the same price for both 1/2x36 and 1/2x28. Does it really matter what thread the barrel has at that point if you have to buy a tri-lug adapter anyway? |
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If you have to buy one anyways, no. I already have the 1/2x28 and don't want to buy another in a different pitch.
Rogue Nathan, The barrel came in today and looks fantastic, but unfortunately mine came in 1/2x36 as well. For anyone on the fence about these barrels, the quality of the steel and the machining looks great,and coupled with the customer satisfaction Faxon shows, I wouldn't hesitate at all! When I went to pick up this barrel, a second Faxon barrel for my wife's lightweight 5.56 came home from the LGS too! Attached File Attached File |
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Here is her new 16" pencil barrel on her carbine. I dropped the barrel in at the office to replace the old Colt barrel that was on it, and hit the POW range to test fire. 250rds, ZERO malfunctions. Didn't shoot any groups with it, I'll let her do that when she sights back in but so far it looks excellent Attached File
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I know you already have a 1/2x28 adapter, but most of the tri-lug adapters I have seen seem to be the same price for both 1/2x36 and 1/2x28. Does it really matter what thread the barrel has at that point if you have to buy a tri-lug adapter anyway? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I agree, plus I have a 1/2x28 3 lug adapter and booster piston already I know you already have a 1/2x28 adapter, but most of the tri-lug adapters I have seen seem to be the same price for both 1/2x36 and 1/2x28. Does it really matter what thread the barrel has at that point if you have to buy a tri-lug adapter anyway? It does for someone like me that sometimes switches out to a direct thread can |
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If you have to buy one anyways, no. I already have the 1/2x28 and don't want to buy another in a different pitch. Rogue Nathan, The barrel came in today and looks fantastic, but unfortunately mine came in 1/2x36 as well. For anyone on the fence about these barrels, the quality of the steel and the machining looks great,and coupled with the customer satisfaction Faxon shows, I wouldn't hesitate at all! When I went to pick up this barrel, a second Faxon barrel for my wife's lightweight 5.56 came home from the LGS too!https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/53977/20170206-141518-141551.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/53977/20170206-141540-141552.JPG View Quote We would be happy to swap that out if you can cover shipping. My guess is you picked it up from a dealer who still had some older inventory? Send me an e-mail. |
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We would be happy to swap that out if you can cover shipping. My guess is you picked it up from a dealer who still had some older inventory? Send me an e-mail. View Quote Dealer didn't have any 9mm barrels in stock so they had to order it in he said. Already got an email from Mark, he got me all squared away! Thank you! |
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We would be happy to swap that out if you can cover shipping. My guess is you picked it up from a dealer who still had some older inventory? Send me an e-mail. View Quote I have a 4.5" on order from Aimsurplus. They list them as 1/2x36 on their site. Are you saying it may actually be 1/2x28? Think I would prefer that, but may just deal with whichever I receive. |
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I have a 4.5" on order from Aimsurplus. They list them as 1/2x36 on their site. Are you saying it may actually be 1/2x28? Think I would prefer that, but may just deal with whichever I receive. View Quote The 1/2x36 9mm A2 I had laying around threads right on, so I guess AIM is selling old stock... |
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Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Faxon wouldn't exchange their mismarked barrel for a correctly threaded one? Ay Caramba! Sounds like we screwed up. For that, OP, you have my personal and the company's profuse apologies. We'd be happy to exchange the barrel, if still needed. If not, contact me for a substantial discount code to make it up to you. Thanks and know we are always here to support our customers anytime. If you need immediate attention, drop me an e-mail below. Wow! That's some impressive shit right there. |
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