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Posted: 4/18/2014 1:44:39 PM EDT
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Came here to post this... after I placed my order
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Posted: 4/18/2014 1:45:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/18/2014 1:49:05 PM EDT
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Came here to post this... after I placed my order Same here 
See the mass email just came out too. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 2:48:29 PM EDT
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They have bayonets as well for $29.95. Which is a heck of a good deal. (Most other places are asking $50-$90+ for their Swiss bayonets.)
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XK31Bay |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 4:09:45 PM EDT
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I snagged a bayonet and 10 boxes of 7.5 ammo!
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Posted: 4/18/2014 4:11:55 PM EDT
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Bayonets didn't last long.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 5:02:50 PM EDT
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Bayonets didn't last long. started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:51:15 PM EDT
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Damn. I'd really like to pick up another k31 but just not in the cards right now.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:45:56 PM EDT
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started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bayonets didn't last long. started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. Same here.....got the e-mail but had to wait until I got home. By the time I did they were all gone  just need one - bummer!
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:21:05 AM EDT
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Guess I'm eating Ramen noodles again this month.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:27:28 AM EDT
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Guess I'm eating Ramen noodles again this month. Yeah, I'm really considering what I can move to get one of these while they're still available. I'm still kicking myself for passing up a nice example years ago. ETA: Anyone know if the handselect option is worth it on these? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:50:09 AM EDT
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Same here.....got the e-mail but had to wait until I got home. By the time I did they were all gone just need one - bummer!Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bayonets didn't last long. started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. Same here.....got the e-mail but had to wait until I got home. By the time I did they were all gone just need one - bummer!I could use two, but I guess I'll have to wait. Oh well. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:13:56 AM EDT
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I got the email yesterday... I was trying to talk myself out of one over night (because they started with a few hundred in stock, I was telling myself i had time to wait for cash). But i snapped and bought one along with a case of ammo just now when I saw they were down to 125. My will is weak.
But my credit cards are going strong   I did get the hand select option, hope it was worth the extra ten bucks. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:25:07 PM EDT
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I went. $316 shipped for a handpick beech stocked(I like the blondes) rifle. I'll post pics when it arrives.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:45:25 PM EDT
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PMO lost in the mail, so now I have to watch these sell out before I can get it straightened out.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:00:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: PMO lost in the mail, so now I have to watch these sell out before I can get it straightened out. |
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Posted: 4/20/2014 6:46:26 AM EDT
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started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bayonets didn't last long. started with 400.. one guy one gunbaords bought 16... hmmm hate when people hoard them. I just needed one for a k31 i have. Blah. Me too |
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Posted: 4/20/2014 7:44:48 PM EDT
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Got one of the hand select walnut stocks ordered Friday.
Really tempted to get a beechwood stock one but I'll hold off for now. |
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Posted: 4/20/2014 8:45:27 PM EDT
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While it's not an absolute, people elsewhere insist on buying the beech with the latest production year, they figure these have the lowest round counts on the barrel.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 10:51:38 AM EDT
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I have a 1944 that was Arsenal rebuilt in 1955 that's in a beech stock. It should be noted not all beech stocked rifles are late rifles.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 10:58:46 AM EDT
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I have a 1944 that was Arsenal rebuilt in 1955 that's in a beech stock. It should be noted not all beech stocked rifles are late rifles. Very true. It's also important to note that not all "light colored"/"blonde" K31 stocks are beech. The European Walnut used by the Swiss to make rifle stocks varied rather widely in color, depending on what part of the tree the wood came from (sapwood vs heartwood), as well as the age of the tree. Not all walnut stocks are the dark brown usually associated with walnut by surplus rifle collectors. For example, here are five K31s, only one of which is beech: 
Some folks would say just at first glance that only #3 is walnut, while the rest are beech. In reality, only #5 is beech, while the others are all different shades of walnut. In addition, some of the walnut stocks have had the yellowish/orangeish shellac that's typically seen on beech stocks applied to them, which further alters the color of the wood, and further confuses collectors. |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 11:39:45 AM EDT
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Handsome collection.
My brother picked up 2 (one walnut and one beech) from this Aims shipment. I will let you folks know what he gets. Until then eye candy- The 1944 /55 refurb  K31 Beech by Spaxspore, on Flickr
 K31 Beech by Spaxspore, on Flickr
 K31 Beech by Spaxspore, on Flickr
1944 Walnut;  k31 SWISS Walnut by Spaxspore, on Flickr
 k31 SWISS Walnut by Spaxspore, on Flickr
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Posted: 4/21/2014 3:36:49 PM EDT
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Just an FYI... These have Century import script on the rear top of the receiver. Not a discreet import mark as their previous offers had. I was waiting for AIM to address the issue before I posted. They are offering buyers the option to cancel their order if they'd like.
I'm going ahead with mine. An ugly import mark is my price to pay for waiting so long on these. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:05:14 AM EDT
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I'm really torn on this whether to cancel or not. I've been wanting one for awhile but one of the reasons I want one was because of how clean and nice the rifles looked. Does anybody have them instock for a little more that doesn't have the import marks?
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:16:36 AM EDT
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Anyone have a pic of what the import mark looks like on this current batch?
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:21:03 AM EDT
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I'm really torn on this whether to cancel or not. I've been wanting one for awhile but one of the reasons I want one was because of how clean and nice the rifles looked. Does anybody have them instock for a little more that doesn't have the import marks? I just looked at their site. There's now a detailed pic showing the stamp that I'm not sure was originally available. I said no at first to these, then I've been trying to avoid ordering a beech to match my walnut the past couple of days. While imports stamps aren't usually a big deal, I'm not sure I can look past it on this Swiss. I think the import mark, while not a huge deal for a shooter, has made my mind for me. I commend aim at least for giving its clients the option of retraction as I'm sure some will not be able to overlook it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:22:28 AM EDT
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small under the barrel, the same as my k11s from AIM. These are miles above what has been recently imported. Don't miss out.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:28:26 AM EDT
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small under the barrel, the same as my k11s from AIM. These are miles above what has been recently imported. Don't miss out. 
Taken from AIM. These must be a different shipment. Too bad century got lazy. She'll still shoot nicely though. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:42:24 AM EDT
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yea, thats the old imports.
The new one are under the barrel. That was what i was waiting for when i bought the k11 they had instock earlier this year. 
EDIT- I just noticed AIM changed thier description from them being discreetly imported under the barrel. I hope they are not century.. will find out soon when my brother gets his. I can tell he will not be pleased if its import marked like that. One of the reasons he bought them was the description by aim that the import mark were UNDER the barrel. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:53:28 AM EDT
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Does anybody have them instock for a little more that doesn't have the import marks? In order for a K31 to not have any import mark at all, it would have had to be imported prior to 1968. I don't think they imported any K31s that far back. As pointed out by Spax, the previous batch from Aim Surplus had had right about the most unobtrusive import marks possible. They were under the barrel, partially masked by the stacking hook/bayonet lug, and pretty well-hidden. Your best bet is to try to find one of those. Simpson Ltd. has a number of K31s for sale, which have the more discreet import mark on the barrel: http://www.simpsonltd.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=swiss+k-31&search_in_description=1 Their prices are higher than Aim Surplus, but the rifles are listed individually, so you know exactly what you're getting when you buy from them. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:53:47 AM EDT
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Thanks for the pics showing the receiver. Received the email and cancelled my order. Will be looking elsewhere for a non discreet import mark.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:09:40 AM EDT
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My brother just contacted me, AIM surplus got a hold of him and notified him of the mix up; and that they do in fact have the billboard as shown above. He canceled his order. I do not blame him; would have done the same. Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen.
PS- A+ to aim for contacting him. Thats top shelf Customer service right there. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:12:48 AM EDT
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Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen. Agreed. Wow. 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:42:42 AM EDT
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Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen. Agreed. Wow.
You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
Why is it so hard to make them small and put them somewhere non intrusive? |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:44:55 AM EDT
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You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
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Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen. Agreed. Wow.
You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
Why is it so hard to make them small and put them somewhere non intrusive? century is quickly becoming the new pw arms. Check out this rare inglis high power that they marked up that i own. 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 9:31:38 AM EDT
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You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
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Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen. Agreed. Wow.
You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
Why is it so hard to make them small and put them somewhere non intrusive? I think it's a matter of what's required and not the importer's preference. It seems like the majority of these marks resemble R Guns billboard script these days. My guess is the ATF has become stricter on the script requirements over the last few years just to be difficult as they have with other areas of their enforcement. I've gone back and forth on canceling, but don't think I will. The fact that no one else has them for a comparable price and their unavailability locally aided my decision. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 9:44:31 AM EDT
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I'm thinking a touch of cold blue could make the import mark less obvious? Thoughts?
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Posted: 4/22/2014 9:52:37 AM EDT
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I think it's a matter of what's required and not the importer's preference. It seems like the majority of these marks resemble R Guns billboard script these days. My guess is the ATF has become stricter on the script requirements over the last few years just to be difficult as they have with other areas of their enforcement. I've gone back and forth on canceling, but don't think I will. The fact that no one else has them for a comparable price and their unavailability locally aided my decision. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thats one of the worst billboards ive ever seen. Agreed. Wow.
You would think in this day and age with so many collectors and forums and things like that that importers would be wise to discreetly import mark their weapons.
Why is it so hard to make them small and put them somewhere non intrusive? I think it's a matter of what's required and not the importer's preference. It seems like the majority of these marks resemble R Guns billboard script these days. My guess is the ATF has become stricter on the script requirements over the last few years just to be difficult as they have with other areas of their enforcement. I've gone back and forth on canceling, but don't think I will. The fact that no one else has them for a comparable price and their unavailability locally aided my decision. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Can't agree with that - m+M import earlier this year on swiss k11 debunks that theroy. As does the group west imported pus. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 10:07:16 AM EDT
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Canceled
But Aim will be getting more money from me for other items because of their honesty.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 10:23:25 AM EDT
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Can't agree with that - m+M import earlier this year on swiss k11 debunks that theroy. As does the group west imported pus. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I think it's a matter of what's required and not the importer's preference. It seems like the majority of these marks resemble R Guns billboard script these days. My guess is the ATF has become stricter on the script requirements over the last few years just to be difficult as they have with other areas of their enforcement. I've gone back and forth on canceling, but don't think I will. The fact that no one else has them for a comparable price and their unavailability locally aided my decision. Can't agree with that - m+M import earlier this year on swiss k11 debunks that theroy. As does the group west imported pus. Ah. Could have sworn I read somewhere that there were requirements. Leave it to Century to needlessly scar a pure piece of craftsmanship. Who was the importer of the Swiss rifles prior to this lot? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 10:39:53 AM EDT
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Who was the importer of the Swiss rifles prior to this lot? M+M, Inc. 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 10:41:40 AM EDT
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Who was the importer of the Swiss rifles prior to this lot? M+M, Inc. Yep, in feb of this year they had k11s/ k31s all nicly import marked under the barrel like my pic above. Century needs to get with it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 11:05:13 AM EDT
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https://4b1e874935ea5d25a97e-f099844d0e354c7ab50c55a966be6870.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/product/f3k31wx5.jpg Taken from AIM. These must be a different shipment. Too bad century got lazy. She'll still shoot nicely though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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small under the barrel, the same as my k11s from AIM. These are miles above what has been recently imported. Don't miss out. https://4b1e874935ea5d25a97e-f099844d0e354c7ab50c55a966be6870.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/product/f3k31wx5.jpg Taken from AIM. These must be a different shipment. Too bad century got lazy. She'll still shoot nicely though. Savages. To be truthful though, Simpson LTD - who have all kinds of affordable K31 with individual descriptions and photos have the best discreet marking I have seen. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 11:08:44 AM EDT
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Holy crap that's ugly. WTF, CAI?
My K11 has the aformentioned tiny M&M mark that's basically hidden by the stacking hook. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 12:44:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryA+ to aim for contacting him. Thats top shelf Customer service right there. Most definitely What a shame 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 12:48:06 PM EDT
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brother just placed an order for two k31s from simpsons ltds that i handpicked for him. You can't see the import mark if any in the pictures.. the two i picked were under the barrel.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 12:55:16 PM EDT
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Kind if a shame as these piqued my interest. I was on the fence but I'd have to agree, that huge import marking is a deal breaker for me.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 12:59:44 PM EDT
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Wow, almost ordered a walnut the other day to compliment my beech K31. Really glad I talked myself out of that one
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Posted: 4/22/2014 2:37:47 PM EDT
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Sucks about that import mark but Century doesn't care. All about profit and the .02 cents per rifle in man hours saved to stamp it there instead of discreetly.
I have a pile of K31's but picked up a very nice 258k serial ( 1957 ) today locally for not much more than it would have cost to get one of these recent AIM ones. Miss the days of $79 ones as I got some real nice ones for that price.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 3:02:40 PM EDT
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After thinking about it all day and seeing the pics on a large screen, I think I'm going to cancel my order. I hate this for AIM. My fear is they'll have rifles without the billboard in the future or they'll end up dropping the price on these after the cancellations. I was the last holdout in this thread, so I'm guessing a high percentage of buyers are canceling.
I'm keeping my accompanying order for a batch of GP11, though. If I don't get a K31 down the road I'll just flip the ammo. Sorry AIM. It's just the worst location import script I've ever seen. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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