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Posted: 11/20/2013 11:28:44 PM EDT
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JoeBob is selling these for $120 and for billet this seems like an amazing price; but am I missing something with these? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_15_Enhanced_Billet_Lower_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15.htm  Yes, these coupon codes:
Use Coupon Code "SPARTAN3" for $20 Off Each Lower with 3+ Qty ($99.95) Use Coupon Code "SPARTAN10" for $25 Off Each Lower with 10+ Qty ($94.95) Use Coupon Code "SPARTAN25" for $30 Off Each Lower with 25+ Qty ($89.95) |
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Posted: 11/20/2013 11:36:57 PM EDT
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Dangit they look good, i'm gonna be in the poor house by the end of this year...
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Posted: 11/21/2013 12:55:33 AM EDT
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JoeBob is selling these for $120 and for billet this seems like an amazing price; but am I missing something with these? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_15_Enhanced_Billet_Lower_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15.htm They're pretty sweet. I've been shooting a demo lower for a month or so at local 3gun matches 
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Posted: 11/21/2013 3:01:46 AM EDT
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They're pretty sweet. I've been shooting a demo lower for a month or so at local 3gun matches Quote HistoryQuoted:
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JoeBob is selling these for $120 and for billet this seems like an amazing price; but am I missing something with these? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_15_Enhanced_Billet_Lower_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15.htm They're pretty sweet. I've been shooting a demo lower for a month or so at local 3gun matches I have never bought billet before and I know that price isn't everything but I feel there must be a reason that this is $120 and most others are $160 to $225. Having always used forged it seems there are so many little differences in the various billet lowers so it's new to me. I'm curious how they are able to produce these at such a great price; or are we just getting taken by the other companies? |
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Posted: 11/21/2013 5:28:55 AM EDT
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Well I can say this much ... On another forum I'm a member of a very well known receiver manufacture did a group buy and custom roll marked
Billet receiver for us... Should have them by Christmas ... The price was $120 ... This is a great deal I may snag one and JBO has great CS |
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Posted: 11/21/2013 10:39:15 AM EDT
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I have never bought billet before and I know that price isn't everything but I feel there must be a reason that this is $120 and most others are $160 to $225. Having always used forged it seems there are so many little differences in the various billet lowers so it's new to me. I'm curious how they are able to produce these at such a great price; or are we just getting taken by the other companies? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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JoeBob is selling these for $120 and for billet this seems like an amazing price; but am I missing something with these? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_15_Enhanced_Billet_Lower_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15.htm They're pretty sweet. I've been shooting a demo lower for a month or so at local 3gun matches I have never bought billet before and I know that price isn't everything but I feel there must be a reason that this is $120 and most others are $160 to $225. Having always used forged it seems there are so many little differences in the various billet lowers so it's new to me. I'm curious how they are able to produce these at such a great price; or are we just getting taken by the other companies? Billet lowers are typically more expensive due to the higher cost of the material and more machine time. Most supply chains have more middle-men too. Very few "Manufacturers" actually make their lowers in-house. We're buying these in bulk directly from the machine shop that is manufacturing them. There's no other middle-men so that cuts down another level of markup. Billets have better aesthetics than the typical forged lower and typically will have integral trigger guards. Ours have other features as well. The machining will be a bit more precise with a billet lower but they'll work the same as a forged, basically. |
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Posted: 11/21/2013 11:22:05 AM EDT
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I'd be all over those, if it weren't for the giant helmet rollmark.
I will never understand the blinding need of AR manufacturers to put enormous tacky rollmarks on their guns. If you just have to have a picture, does it need to take up the entire magwell? |
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Posted: 11/21/2013 12:59:52 PM EDT
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I'd love to grab one except the damn full auto markings get on my nerves.
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Posted: 11/21/2013 1:35:07 PM EDT
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I actually like the Helmet and Molon Labe logos. If the logo was like the Area 53 lowers then I think thats gawdy!
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Posted: 11/21/2013 4:49:45 PM EDT
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JoeBob is selling these for $120 and for billet this seems like an amazing price; but am I missing something with these? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_15_Enhanced_Billet_Lower_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15.htm Perfectly fine lowers from a reputable company, I would not hesitate to buy one. Specs seem excellent for the price...Good luck. |
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Posted: 11/21/2013 5:15:22 PM EDT
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I've got one on the way. Hope I'm happy.
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Posted: 11/21/2013 11:43:05 PM EDT
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this?
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Posted: 11/22/2013 12:47:50 AM EDT
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this? Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. |
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Posted: 11/25/2013 8:23:11 PM EDT
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I've got one on the way. Hope I'm happy. Me too, I'll post pics when I get it |
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Posted: 11/25/2013 9:07:08 PM EDT
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Those look pretty cool!
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Posted: 11/26/2013 12:45:12 AM EDT
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Those look pretty cool! New pictures today were released that were taken by Triple Bravo. They look sweeeet! |
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Posted: 11/26/2013 8:57:38 AM EDT
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Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this? Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. I am not normally a fan of the different roll marks, but wow, this looks amazing, the only thing that had stopped me from getting one was that I wanted a matching billet upper. Now I want both!!!!! |
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Posted: 11/26/2013 3:28:23 PM EDT
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Came back to say that I picked mine up yesterday, and I'm thrilled. Hopefully they keep the price where it is, because this is my new go-to lower, keeping price in mind. Unbeatable value, and I plan on buying a couple more.
No punches needed for assembly, everything went together perfectly, the fit and finish were absolutely flawless. Lower/upper gap is minimal and even, the captured rear take down spring is a great touch, the grip threads go through for a take up screw, and the tensioner is a bonus. PS: forgot to mention that fully loaded pmags snap in with a closed bolt much easier than on my spikes forged, and I like the extra piece of channel for the mag catch to give you more play with the tension without the risk of it catching on the edge when fully depressed. This is a deal guys. |
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Posted: 11/26/2013 4:00:25 PM EDT
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Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this? Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. OMG is that the real Joe Bob????
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Posted: 11/27/2013 2:10:16 PM EDT
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Came back to say that I picked mine up yesterday, and I'm thrilled. Hopefully they keep the price where it is, because this is my new go-to lower, keeping price in mind. Unbeatable value, and I plan on buying a couple more. No punches needed for assembly, everything went together perfectly, the fit and finish were absolutely flawless. Lower/upper gap is minimal and even, the captured rear take down spring is a great touch, the grip threads go through for a take up screw, and the tensioner is a bonus. PS: forgot to mention that fully loaded pmags snap in with a closed bolt much easier than on my spikes forged, and I like the extra piece of channel for the mag catch to give you more play with the tension without the risk of it catching on the edge when fully depressed. This is a deal guys. Can you post a picture of the inside of the FCG? IE with the hammer up in the front of the photo and the buffer tube at the back. I want to see the wall profile for DIAS and RLL and what the back of the pocket looks like. |
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Posted: 11/27/2013 2:45:33 PM EDT
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Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this? Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. Will the lower still be on sale when the upper is released? I'd like to purchase as a set. |
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Posted: 11/27/2013 3:09:40 PM EDT
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Can you post a picture of the inside of the FCG? IE with the hammer up in the front of the photo and the buffer tube at the back. I want to see the wall profile for DIAS and RLL and what the back of the pocket looks like. These work? 
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Posted: 11/27/2013 9:44:17 PM EDT
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Came back to say that I picked mine up yesterday, and I'm thrilled. Hopefully they keep the price where it is, because this is my new go-to lower, keeping price in mind. Unbeatable value, and I plan on buying a couple more. No punches needed for assembly, everything went together perfectly, the fit and finish were absolutely flawless. Lower/upper gap is minimal and even, the captured rear take down spring is a great touch, the grip threads go through for a take up screw, and the tensioner is a bonus. PS: forgot to mention that fully loaded pmags snap in with a closed bolt much easier than on my spikes forged, and I like the extra piece of channel for the mag catch to give you more play with the tension without the risk of it catching on the edge when fully depressed. This is a deal guys. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Came back to say that I picked mine up yesterday, and I'm thrilled. Hopefully they keep the price where it is, because this is my new go-to lower, keeping price in mind. Unbeatable value, and I plan on buying a couple more. No punches needed for assembly, everything went together perfectly, the fit and finish were absolutely flawless. Lower/upper gap is minimal and even, the captured rear take down spring is a great touch, the grip threads go through for a take up screw, and the tensioner is a bonus. PS: forgot to mention that fully loaded pmags snap in with a closed bolt much easier than on my spikes forged, and I like the extra piece of channel for the mag catch to give you more play with the tension without the risk of it catching on the edge when fully depressed. This is a deal guys. Thanks for the order! Glad you like it
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OMG is that the real Joe Bob???? Is this real life? 
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Will there be a matching upper to go with this? Yes, there will be a matching (similarly priced) billet upper within the next 90 days most likely. Will the lower still be on sale when the upper is released? I'd like to purchase as a set. Most likely, yes. We don't anticipate seeing a cost or retail price increase in the foreseeable future. We'd like to keep them in the $120 range for singles. |
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Posted: 11/30/2013 11:38:05 PM EDT
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Those are great pictures, thanks for taking them. It looks like they will work. I ordered two from DOA Arms who has some in stock.
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Posted: 11/30/2013 11:50:58 PM EDT
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Those are great pictures, thanks for taking them. It looks like they will work. I ordered two from DOA Arms who has some in stock. BAM !!! Thanks for the link ! |
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Posted: 12/1/2013 12:15:28 AM EDT
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thanx man. looks like tactical innovations t15 bdx. wonder if they all have full auto roll marks though
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Posted: 12/5/2013 10:24:35 AM EDT
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i wonder if there would be a way to not have the full auto rollmark on them? maybe joebob could help us out with that?
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Posted: 12/23/2013 7:15:41 PM EDT
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What a joy to build without those stupid roll pins |
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Posted: 12/23/2013 9:15:20 PM EDT
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What is your opinion on the fit & finish ? At $120 that's a great price for a billet. I paid $400 for mega billet upper/lower set and I am envious of a Viltor MUR upper/JoeBob billet for $320.
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Posted: 12/23/2013 9:26:52 PM EDT
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What is your opinion on the fit & finish ? At $120 that's a great price for a billet. I paid $400 for mega billet upper/lower set and I am envious of a Viltor MUR upper/JoeBob billet for $320. The fit and finish is very nice. I was a little hesitant because of the price but I had no problems assembling the lower. The take down pin holes line up perfect to the BCM upper. The threaded bolt catch mount is a nice touch. My pictures aren't the greatest but it looks great in person. |
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Posted: 12/24/2013 6:48:43 AM EDT
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The fit and finish is very nice. I was a little hesitant because of the price but I had no problems assembling the lower. The take down pin holes line up perfect to the BCM upper. The threaded bolt catch mount is a nice touch. My pictures aren't the greatest but it looks great in person. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What is your opinion on the fit & finish ? At $120 that's a great price for a billet. I paid $400 for mega billet upper/lower set and I am envious of a Viltor MUR upper/JoeBob billet for $320. The fit and finish is very nice. I was a little hesitant because of the price but I had no problems assembling the lower. The take down pin holes line up perfect to the BCM upper. The threaded bolt catch mount is a nice touch. My pictures aren't the greatest but it looks great in person. These lowers look really great and I love the the spartan rollmark but the only thing that kills it for me is the "Joe Bob Outfitters" engraved on the side. I dig JBO so no offense to JoeBob1901, I ordered MANY items from you guys but I just can't dig having that.. sounds goofy. If it were "J.B.O." or "J.B. Outfitters" be more liveable. yeah, I am a picky bitch...
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Posted: 12/24/2013 11:13:15 PM EDT
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When will more of these be in? I see the website says 12/25 which makes me wonder if thats accurate. Also there was something about a matching billet upper; where are you on those?
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Posted: 12/24/2013 11:15:42 PM EDT
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Want to get one too.
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Posted: 12/25/2013 12:03:52 AM EDT
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If it were "J.B.O." or "J.B. Outfitters" be more liveable. yeah, I am a picky bitch...
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If it were "J.B.O." or "J.B. Outfitters" be more liveable. yeah, I am a picky bitch...
The "Manufacturer" roll marks have to match the name on our license or an official DBA. We could create an official DBA as JBO, for example, but unfortunately it loses all of the marketing aspects then. We haven't found any DBA that we'd be comfortable using to definitely say it was ours, without the full legal name. Quoted:
When will more of these be in? I see the website says 12/25 which makes me wonder if thats accurate. Also there was something about a matching billet upper; where are you on those? We were supposed to see a large batch about 2 weeks ago but a broken tank at the anodizer caused some unforeseen delays. We overnighted the lowers to arrive today, 12/24, but UPS failed to deliver them. Most likely we should have a large batch arriving later this week assuming there are no further delays. |
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Posted: 12/25/2013 12:33:51 AM EDT
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The "Manufacturer" roll marks have to match the name on our license or an official DBA. We could create an official DBA as JBO, for example, but unfortunately it loses all of the marketing aspects then. We haven't found any DBA that we'd be comfortable using to definitely say it was ours, without the full legal name. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it were "J.B.O." or "J.B. Outfitters" be more liveable. yeah, I am a picky bitch...
The "Manufacturer" roll marks have to match the name on our license or an official DBA. We could create an official DBA as JBO, for example, but unfortunately it loses all of the marketing aspects then. We haven't found any DBA that we'd be comfortable using to definitely say it was ours, without the full legal name. Thanks for elaborating Joebob, I really do like that lower and I think I may say screw it and pick one up for a 7.62x39 build I just started acquiring parts for. That lower would like mighty fine coated in Tungston! I will keep an eye out the next couple days for when they are back in stock. |
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Posted: 12/25/2013 9:58:56 AM EDT
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So what's the latest on the JBO Billet Upper ? Gotta have the matching pair.
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Posted: 12/25/2013 1:56:18 PM EDT
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So what's the latest on the JBO Billet Upper ? Gotta have the matching pair. Hopefully we'll have them coming this spring. They've been lagging behind the lower production currently. |
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Posted: 12/27/2013 2:29:45 PM EDT
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Lowers back in stock
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Posted: 12/28/2013 11:48:57 AM EDT
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I picked one up.....they had 130 + yesterday now down to the 20s....Looks like a great lower for the $$
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Posted: 12/28/2013 12:51:39 PM EDT
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Hopefully we'll have them coming this spring. They've been lagging behind the lower production currently. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So what's the latest on the JBO Billet Upper ? Gotta have the matching pair. Hopefully we'll have them coming this spring. They've been lagging behind the lower production currently. In that case, I have a Spartan that'll have to wait for a mate. Any insight to the design of the uppers ? Hoping for sharper angular lines to match the lowers. ETA: down to 16 available. |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 7:37:05 PM EDT
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ordered my just know, i was going to get a spikes lower, but then i saw that and i ordered in it a heartbeat
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Posted: 12/28/2013 9:30:49 PM EDT
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http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zps59df9481.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zpscefa0765.jpg</a>" /> What a joy to build without those stupid roll pins what parts kit did you use? |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 10:54:36 PM EDT
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http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zps59df9481.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zpscefa0765.jpg</a>" /> What a joy to build without those stupid roll pins what parts kit did you use? I used a PSA lower parts kit, and a BCM recce fcg. The lower comes with the bolt catch threaded pin and threaded detent spring cap. Both pins are 1/16" allen head. |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 10:58:37 PM EDT
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Seen these for awhile. Looks pretty decent. Definitely has a spartan type look to it. Has anyone Cerakoted one of these yet?
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Posted: 12/29/2013 8:18:56 AM EDT
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I used a PSA lower parts kit, and a BCM recce fcg. The lower comes with the bolt catch threaded pin and threaded detent spring cap. Both pins are 1/16" allen head. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zps59df9481.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q679/Mauser9w9/image_zpscefa0765.jpg</a>" /> What a joy to build without those stupid roll pins what parts kit did you use? I used a PSA lower parts kit, and a BCM recce fcg. The lower comes with the bolt catch threaded pin and threaded detent spring cap. Both pins are 1/16" allen head. ahh i see, ordered one yesterday, and i was watching builds and thought "im going to mess this up" because of the roll pins in the bolt catch and trigger guard, so this is going to be a pleasure to build!! |
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Posted: 12/29/2013 6:39:56 PM EDT
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i wonder if there would be a way to not have the full auto rollmark on them? maybe joebob could help us out with that? I like those markings, especially if you plan to install a taccon 3mr trigger
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:51:31 PM EDT
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At this time we've sold out of this batch of lowers. We're expecting another batch in 2-4 weeks.
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ahh i see, ordered one yesterday, and i was watching builds and thought "im going to mess this up" because of the roll pins in the bolt catch and trigger guard, so this is going to be a pleasure to build!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
ahh i see, ordered one yesterday, and i was watching builds and thought "im going to mess this up" because of the roll pins in the bolt catch and trigger guard, so this is going to be a pleasure to build!! Building a rifle off of our stripped Spartan lowers is a breeze. If you use the threaded takedown spring retainer just make sure to trim the spring a bit to take some of the pressure off the detent and takedown pin. You're not required to use it though. Not having to press or pound in a bolt catch roll pin or trigger guard takes all the difficulty out of a LPK install, honestly. Quoted:
Any insight to the design of the uppers ? Hoping for sharper angular lines to match the lowers. We're expecting to have the upper have similar lines to the upper so they match well. They'll most likely be pretty clean with sharp lines, similar to a Seekins or other billet uppers. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:57:04 PM EDT
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We're expecting to have the upper have similar lines to the upper so they match well. They'll most likely be pretty clean with sharp lines, similar to a Seekins or other billet uppers. Sweet! While you're here, when do you think you'll get some more of the 30cal Kaw Valley comps in? 
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Posted: 12/31/2013 5:35:23 AM EDT
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At this time we've sold out of this batch of lowers. We're expecting another batch in 2-4 weeks. Building a rifle off of our stripped Spartan lowers is a breeze. If you use the threaded takedown spring retainer just make sure to trim the spring a bit to take some of the pressure off the detent and takedown pin. You're not required to use it though. Not having to press or pound in a bolt catch roll pin or trigger guard takes all the difficulty out of a LPK install, honestly. We're expecting to have the upper have similar lines to the upper so they match well. They'll most likely be pretty clean with sharp lines, similar to a Seekins or other billet uppers. Quote HistoryQuoted:
At this time we've sold out of this batch of lowers. We're expecting another batch in 2-4 weeks. Quoted:
ahh i see, ordered one yesterday, and i was watching builds and thought "im going to mess this up" because of the roll pins in the bolt catch and trigger guard, so this is going to be a pleasure to build!! Building a rifle off of our stripped Spartan lowers is a breeze. If you use the threaded takedown spring retainer just make sure to trim the spring a bit to take some of the pressure off the detent and takedown pin. You're not required to use it though. Not having to press or pound in a bolt catch roll pin or trigger guard takes all the difficulty out of a LPK install, honestly. Quoted:
Any insight to the design of the uppers ? Hoping for sharper angular lines to match the lowers. We're expecting to have the upper have similar lines to the upper so they match well. They'll most likely be pretty clean with sharp lines, similar to a Seekins or other billet uppers. Outstanding! |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 5:41:35 PM EDT
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While you're here, when do you think you'll get some more of the 30cal Kaw Valley comps in? No ETA at this time. I believe they're currently in the machining schedule now. We're headed to SHOT in 2 weeks with the owner of Kaw Valley so hopefully we'll have a better answer then .
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