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Posted: 6/26/2015 11:45:44 AM EDT
Didn't see any mentions in the forum about this yet.
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/business/article24892882.html Cliff notes: PTR Inc owes the county $73k in back rent and $80k to four suppliers/businesses. County doesn't want to evict them since they employ local people but obviously can't be patient forever. I'd hate to see the end of PTR Inc.  I have an early A-series PTR-91 and just brought home a PTR-32 rifle yesterday. Nice guns.
Update as provided by Atlantic: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article25505143.html Things aren't as bad as the first story made them out. |
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Posted: 6/26/2015 12:31:54 PM EDT
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need to have a big sale and start blowing out inventory... I would buy a few...
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Posted: 6/26/2015 2:40:18 PM EDT
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Dang that's a tough one, I like my PTR32. Hopefully parts won't dry up if they go under
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Posted: 6/26/2015 6:23:31 PM EDT
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need to have a big sale and start blowing out inventory... I would buy a few... Get on CDNN Sports' mailing list. They have sales several times a year. Last sale they had 16" PTR-91 with full length handguards for $799. |
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Posted: 6/26/2015 7:16:17 PM EDT
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Well I would buy a PTR but they refuse to put the paddle mag on so....
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Posted: 6/26/2015 11:03:57 PM EDT
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Well I would buy a PTR but they refuse to put the paddle mag on so.... So you send it off to Bill Springfield and have one installed. That's what I did and he did an excellent job. |
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Posted: 6/27/2015 12:44:48 AM EDT
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Their guns seem overpriced and they don't seem to have a lot of variants. They could make a lot of money if they produced MP5 clones.
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Posted: 6/27/2015 9:07:20 AM EDT
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Their 308 & 32 guns are not overpriced in comparison to other 308 rifles like DSA Fals or AR10's , The PTR GI starts in the low $800.00 range not really sure how mANY other quality 308 semi auto rifles you will find for that price other than an AK.
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Posted: 6/27/2015 10:22:39 AM EDT
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+1 to Atlantic Chiming in.
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Posted: 6/27/2015 12:33:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They could make a lot of money if they produced MP5 clones. I've always wanted a G3 clone but won't but one with the current 7.62 ammo prices. A PTR32 PDW to SBR is on my list though. |
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Posted: 6/27/2015 12:35:37 PM EDT
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PTR did run into some trouble after the move , it was expensive & killed production for a period of time & coupled with the downturn in the firearms industry had put some significant financial pressure on PTR . They regrouped & in the last 6 months have turned things around , they have settled into the new building & orders are up , They have hired on more staff to meet the increased demands and have been working their way out of the hole . PTR is here to stay and we should continue to see great rifles from them like the PTR 19 .308 and the NEW PTR 32 series in 762 x 39 . Other new offerings are on the drawing board for the future !! See the revised posting link below in the same news paper.
PTR Revised Newspaper Listing |
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Posted: 6/27/2015 12:36:47 PM EDT
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PTR 32 Rifle
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Posted: 6/27/2015 9:08:55 PM EDT
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I hope they pull through and glad to see the comments from Atlantic, I have almost bought one of their rifles many times, and then decided to buy something else, still on my too buy list.
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Posted: 6/28/2015 10:25:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hope they pull through and glad to see the comments from Atlantic, I have almost bought one of their rifles many times, and then decided to buy something else, still on my too buy list. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 10:52:58 AM EDT
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A few years ago this was true. Now, I'm not so sure. The market for MP5 clones has diversified in the last 3-4 years. It's certainly a missed opportunity for them. I've always wanted a G3 clone but won't but one with the current 7.62 ammo prices. A PTR32 PDW to SBR is on my list though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They could make a lot of money if they produced MP5 clones. I've always wanted a G3 clone but won't but one with the current 7.62 ammo prices. A PTR32 PDW to SBR is on my list though. If they made one in America so I wouldn't have to grit my teeth while sending money to Pakistan or Turkey, with American parts so I don't need to even think about 922, and priced it less than $1,500 I think they would still be very competitive. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 12:20:23 PM EDT
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If they made one in America so I wouldn't have to grit my teeth while sending money to Pakistan or Turkey, with American parts so I don't need to even think about 922, and priced it less than $1,500 I think they would still be very competitive. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They could make a lot of money if they produced MP5 clones. I've always wanted a G3 clone but won't but one with the current 7.62 ammo prices. A PTR32 PDW to SBR is on my list though. If they made one in America so I wouldn't have to grit my teeth while sending money to Pakistan or Turkey, with American parts so I don't need to even think about 922, and priced it less than $1,500 I think they would still be very competitive. beyond charging $1500+ for an mp5 clone because they can and people would pay, what would keep them from pricing them similar to their other products? |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 12:33:53 PM EDT
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beyond charging $1500+ for an mp5 clone because they can and people would pay, what would keep them from pricing them similar to their other products? Possibly the cost of obtaining the equipment would make them want to pay down that expense quickly? But really, because people can and will pay. I'm sure the Turkish and Paki companies could sell their guns for a grand if they had to in order to move the product. Not that there's anything wrong with charging a premium when the market will bear it. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 1:01:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Their 308 & 32 guns are not overpriced in comparison to other 308 rifles like DSA Fals or AR10's , The PTR GI starts in the low $800.00 range not really sure how mANY other quality 308 semi auto rifles you will find for that price other than an AK. DPMS .308" Gen 1 for $750 where I work. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 2:23:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DPMS .308" Gen 1 for $750 where I work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Their 308 & 32 guns are not overpriced in comparison to other 308 rifles like DSA Fals or AR10's , The PTR GI starts in the low $800.00 range not really sure how mANY other quality 308 semi auto rifles you will find for that price other than an AK. DPMS .308" Gen 1 for $750 where I work. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:59:05 AM EDT
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I just picked up a gen II PTR32, so far I'm impressed with the quality of the rifle. Yes a grand is a lot to pay for a rifle, in an AR or AK platform a grand will get you a lot. But go price some genuine HK rifles and tell me the PTRs are too expensive. I like the delayed rollerlock setup and this is an inexpensive way to get one. And thumbs up to PTR for moving to my home state, just another reason to buy a PTR rifle. It can hang out with my FNX-45 pistol and PSA AR.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 12:22:07 AM EDT
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You can't buy a better 308 semi auto for the same money as a PTR. There are better options at double, triple or even four times the price, but under $1k the PTR is it if you want a good functioning, durable rifle.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:16:56 AM EDT
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You can't buy a better 308 semi auto for the same money as a PTR. There are better options at double, triple or even four times the price, but under $1k the PTR is it if you want a good functioning, durable rifle. That can also function with nasty surplus and steel cased ammo without any tweaks or mods and $5 and less surplus mags. |
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Posted: 7/4/2015 4:14:25 AM EDT
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That can also function with nasty surplus and steel cased ammo without any tweaks or mods and $5 and less surplus mags. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can't buy a better 308 semi auto for the same money as a PTR. There are better options at double, triple or even four times the price, but under $1k the PTR is it if you want a good functioning, durable rifle. That can also function with nasty surplus and steel cased ammo without any tweaks or mods and $5 and less surplus mags. Yep...one of the few rifles (I'm aware of) that as part of the design specifically allows for steel cased ammo with no potential adverse issues (even though obviously brass-cased 7.62 NATO was used). The very low price of the mags cannot be overlooked either...stack all that together with reasonably cheap (for now) ZQI 7.62 NATO and we've got a winner! |
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Posted: 7/4/2015 4:22:46 AM EDT
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I don't want PTR to go under, but honestly, I seriously question sometimes what in the hell they're thinking sometimes in their marketing approach and what their product development/improvement brainstorming sessions must look like. I mean, for Christ sake, did we REALLY need a Texas Hog Hunt rifle in FDE? Is is so freaking hard for this company to understand that people really just want a goddamned FACTORY paddle mag release on their rifles, rather than having to ship them off to someone else for this service?
Not for nothing, but they have the blueprints for this stuff--and not only that, the PTR 32 Gen 2 has a paddle mag release, so why is it so hard for them to put one on the PTR 91s? It just boggles my mind. |
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Posted: 7/4/2015 10:32:58 PM EDT
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PTR did run into some trouble after the move , it was expensive & killed production for a period of time & coupled with the downturn in the firearms industry had put some significant financial pressure on PTR . They regrouped & in the last 6 months have turned things around , they have settled into the new building & orders are up , They have hired on more staff to meet the increased demands and have been working their way out of the hole . PTR is here to stay and we should continue to see great rifles from them like the PTR 19 .308 and the NEW PTR 32 series in 762 x 39 . Other new offerings are on the drawing board for the future !! See the revised posting link below in the same news paper. PTR Revised Newspaper Listing Glad to hear they aren't going anywhere. I have an A3R and absolutely love it. Fit and finish is excellent, accurate, runs great on every surplus mag I've got. Over the next year I want to get the GI R model... Or three. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 11:18:13 AM EDT
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I'm glad the story is improving for PTR. I'll update the OP to reflect the revised story.
I'd love to see them expand into other affordable roller-lock rifles like they did with the PTR-32 but hopefully they do so carefully! |
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Posted: 7/12/2015 1:52:41 PM EDT
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I want s PTR MSR so bad.
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Posted: 7/14/2015 2:30:48 PM EDT
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For whatever it means I bought one of the PTR GI's from Atlantic this week, on special- $850 and two extra magazines. Need to support them as much as we can, they told Connecticut to pound sand and stood by their principles....there was a cost to them for that. We need to stand by people that stand by us.
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Posted: 7/15/2015 10:32:19 AM EDT
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For whatever it means I bought one of the PTR GI's from Atlantic this week, on special- $850 and two extra magazines. Need to support them as much as we can, they told Connecticut to pound sand and stood by their principles....there was a cost to them for that. We need to stand by people that stand by us. +1 to this. I just bought my 2nd PTR on Monday. |
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Posted: 7/16/2015 4:09:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: +1 to this. I just bought my 2nd PTR on Monday. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: For whatever it means I bought one of the PTR GI's from Atlantic this week, on special- $850 and two extra magazines. Need to support them as much as we can, they told Connecticut to pound sand and stood by their principles....there was a cost to them for that. We need to stand by people that stand by us. +1 to this. I just bought my 2nd PTR on Monday. That's partially why I picked up my PTR-32 |
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