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Posted: 3/27/2012 11:14:37 PM
Originally Posted By USSA-1:
This mag issue is such a deal breaker for me. I can't see why mags are that hard to produce.
It's not that mags are hard to produce at all. The problem happened when SOCOM doubled their order of SCAR-H's. Each SCAR-H going to SOCOM needs 10 mags per rifle. When SOCOM changed their order, FNH had to scramble to suppy the requisite number of mags with the rifles. That left a shortage of mags on the civilian side. There is a significant number of 17S mags on the way. They should be hitting the markets very soon (next 4-6 weeks) if delivery timelines are kept. USSA-1 I need to see to believe!!! 
Ive heard so many different things in the last year or so that I dont know what to think. Whatever the issue is,it still sucks for the civilian market. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 11:10:24 AM
I hear ya!
I want to get some more myself. |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 11:21:33 AM
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
I need to see to believe!!!
Ive heard so many different things in the last year or so that I dont know what to think. Whatever the issue is,it still sucks for the civilian market. If USSA-1 states this information as fact then you count on it.  I am in need of 17s mags also, just not sweatin' it. |
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SC-Texas
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Posted: 4/5/2012 1:10:51 AM
I'm waiting.
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Posted: 4/5/2012 11:57:12 AM
I will get a delivery update at the NRA show next week.
I'll let you guys know what I find out. USSA-1 |
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Brownie63
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Posted: 4/9/2012 8:25:08 PM
Aboot time! It was getting ridiculous.
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Posted: 4/9/2012 9:50:19 PM
It is STILL ridiculous.
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Posted: 4/10/2012 4:52:08 AM
Watch Gunbroker.
http://tacticalfirearms.us/ out of Katy, TX, had some 400 of them a month back for $40-50 apiece. They listed them. They got some contract magazines that were rejected for cosmetic purposes. I picked up a few - they function flawlessly, and I don't know what "cosmetic" reason they were failed for - they look brand new. I doubt they have any left or any new source, but if you're desperate, you could try. Brownells is taking pre-orders now, which I hadn't seen before. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=53530/Product/FNH-SCAR-17S-Magazines Maybe the 4-6 week wait is true, but FN's been saying that for quite a while now. |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:40:33 AM
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
It is STILL ridiculous. I made a mag from a DSA FAL mag. I plan on running the 17 for the multigun on 4/21/12. |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:48:17 AM
Originally Posted By turnandshoot4:
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
It is STILL ridiculous. I made a mag from a DSA FAL mag. I plan on running the 17 for the multigun on 4/21/12. I need to get with you soon so you can show me how to hack those up.  |
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RASPUTIN8
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:54:03 AM
Interesting...hmm.
Originally Posted By Sirveaux:
Brownells is taking pre-orders now, which I hadn't seen before. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=53530/Product/FNH-SCAR-17S-Magazines Maybe the 4-6 week wait is true, but FN's been saying that for quite a while now. |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:59:30 AM
[Last Edit: 4/10/2012 10:57:37 AM by RASPUTIN8]
Just called Brownells. The lady said the estimate arrival date of those mags was the first of May but not set in stone. I asked how many they were getting and she responded "quite a few".
Just pre-ordered some. Add code DQX for free shipping over $125. |
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Posted: 4/12/2012 3:26:35 PM
Does Brownell's charge for preorders immediately or when it ships?
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RASPUTIN8
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Posted: 4/12/2012 3:52:19 PM
[Last Edit: 4/12/2012 3:52:36 PM by RASPUTIN8]
They charge only when your order ships.
Originally Posted By soupy:
Does Brownell's charge for preorders immediately or when it ships? |
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Posted: 4/12/2012 4:20:08 PM
Originally Posted By RASPUTIN8: They charge only when your order ships. Originally Posted By soupy: Does Brownell's charge for preorders immediately or when it ships? Thanks! Preordering even though I still haven't bought the rifle yet... 
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Posted: 4/12/2012 7:33:49 PM
Originally Posted By RASPUTIN8:
Just called Brownells. The lady said the estimate arrival date of those mags was the first of May but not set in stone. I asked how many they were getting and she responded "quite a few". Just pre-ordered some. Add code DQX for free shipping over $125. Sure, why not. Just pre ordered 4 |
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rbhoover
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Posted: 4/12/2012 8:01:31 PM
haha, I pre-ordered 12 FDE mags... and I don't own a Scar 17 FDE (yet)
That is actually the only piece I have left to purchase! |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 12:02:19 AM
Me to!
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WilsonCQB1911
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Posted: 4/13/2012 2:46:41 PM
This is the reason I can't get mags - you guys are hoarding mags and you don't even own a rifle yet
! I've had this damn rifle for over a year and still only have 1 mag. I finally said f'it and preordered 10 from Brownells. I hope they come through, but I'm not holding my breath on this anymore. I don't know what FN's problem is. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:26:19 PM
Well I'll be...I can finally "order" FDE mags for under $200... Been waiting like everbody else for over a year now. I'm afraid I won't actually believe this crap unitl brown Santa shows up at my door.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 5:39:55 PM
Any updates?
Originally Posted By USSA-1:
I will get a delivery update at the NRA show next week. I'll let you guys know what I find out. USSA-1 |
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Posted: 4/16/2012 4:17:58 AM
Im ok with not having any mags, gives me a reason to reload .223 instead of .308; powder lasts longer that way.
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Posted: 4/16/2012 11:21:33 AM
Word is 7,000 mags went out to distributors this month.
Brownells and Midway should start filling backorders pretty soon. Start checking your sources again and see if the mags have made it into the pipelines. USSA-1 |
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Posted: 4/16/2012 12:06:00 PM
Just got this email...
You requested to be placed on our waiting list for an out-of-stock item. The following item has been re-stocked. You can call to place your order or simply click the link below to purchase online at our website. We now have SCAR 17 FDE magazines in stock. You must CALL us at Midwest Gun works to order these. 636-475-7300. Each customer will be limited to 2 magazines per customer. These are only available on a first come first serve basis. These will be sold at our advertised price of $34.00 each. Name: FNH SCAR 17S 20 Round Magazine Flat Dark Earth |
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SERVED_USMC
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Posted: 4/16/2012 12:16:37 PM
Originally Posted By RASPUTIN8:
Just got this email... You requested to be placed on our waiting list for an out-of-stock item. The following item has been re-stocked. You can call to place your order or simply click the link below to purchase online at our website. We now have SCAR 17 FDE magazines in stock. You must CALL us at Midwest Gun works to order these. 636-475-7300. Each customer will be limited to 2 magazines per customer. These are only available on a first come first serve basis. These will be sold at our advertised price of $34.00 each. Name: FNH SCAR 17S 20 Round Magazine Flat Dark Earth Just called the.number and ordered 2! I can't believe something finally happened. |
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