[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Spikes (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 9/10/2011 5:48:09 PM EDT
| I feel like Im coming in the middle of the movie. Whats the deal with the pic of the sawed up lower from Spikes? Is it a dig on them or a testement to quality? |
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I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. I am just the opposite here, I like the spider logo. I also like Ponys, Noveske crosses, and even like the Bushmaster snake. I believe the fella that cut up the Spikes logo wanted attention (and he got it). It really does not matter what I like, others see things different. Don't fear the Spikes spider, they are a great company to do business, but like any company- will never make everyone happy. I know many people that I have recommended Spikes to that love the Spider. To each their own. |
Someone was off their meds, and had access to power tools. 
Buy with confidence. Their products are very high quality. If you are one of the few people that do have problems, you can count on them to back it up 100%. iirc, the CEO even offered to replace the band-sawed receiver in question AFTER it was slashed-up. |
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Got one, love it. Fit and finish very nice. Customer support top notch. 14.5 middy. 750 rnds and its eaten almost everything.(No Tula) 223 ejects at 5 o'clock, 556 at 3 o'clock.
Who gives a damn what the logo is. If I can get a quality upper kit like that with My Little Pony( actually, I prefer Hello Kitty) etched on it for $500 shipped, BFD, I'm in. I'm looking at another one also. What are you guys art critics? If its quality and works whats the big deal? I don't get that logic sorry if I upset y'all. I never worried about my 1911 with a Singer sewing machine roll mark... The spider etching makes it lighter. Buy with confidence. And watch out for PSA, the crossed cannons effect accuracy  ...
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IMO, it is a shame that Spike's will not offer lowers with an alternate rollmark. I have spoken to someone there on the phone at extened length about some other things and I can honestly say that it had a very personal feel and that the gentleman was in no way at all trying to rush me off of the phone. Their product quality speaks for iteself as well.
I'm not into cartoonish logos or laser engraving on lowers or uppers and I think that my negative experience with Bushmaster was somehow the root of that distain for anything cartoon'ish on a firearm. Firearms are very serious business, IMO. It may never happen, but I patiently wait for that day when they offer the alternative rollmark and I am absolutely sure that there are many of us out there. I sometimes wonder if Spike's doesn't take this action because sales are already hard enough to keep up with and they do not want to sacrifice CS or quality in order to keep up. Yeah, who goves a damn about what the logo is, but there are plenty of others that an individual may like better and are still of very good quality. I agree with a previous poster that they may be missing significant sales, but they are not hurting for sales and probably aren't concerned with it at the moment. As a business owner, I can certainly understand that. However, I will be getting at least one of the NiB BCGs. I draw the line there because the quality and lack of a comparable product in the same price range far outweighs my distain for cartoonish, logos. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. I am just the opposite here, I like the spider logo. I also like Ponys, Noveske crosses, and even like the Bushmaster snake. I got a good deal from the EE simply because someone wanted to replace their Stag receiver with a cooler looking (in their opinion) Noveske receiver. They got no actual gain beyond subjective aesthetics. None. Zero. Zilch. But it was their money to spend so... Meh, either it's in-spec and it works or it does not. If it's in-spec and priced nicely, I could care less if it had engravings of unicorns or the Village People on it. |
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IMO, it is a shame that Spike's will not offer lowers with an alternate rollmark. I have spoken to someone there on the phone at extened length about some other things and I can honestly say that it had a very personal feel and that the gentleman was in no way at all trying to rush me off of the phone. Their product quality speaks for iteself as well. I'm not into cartoonish logos or laser engraving on lowers or uppers and I think that my negative experience with Bushmaster was somehow the root of that distain for anything cartoon'ish on a firearm. Firearms are very serious business, IMO. It may never happen, but I patiently wait for that day when they offer the alternative rollmark and I am absolutely sure that there are many of us out there. I sometimes wonder if Spike's doesn't take this action because sales are already hard enough to keep up with and they do not want to sacrifice CS or quality in order to keep up. Yeah, who goves a damn about what the logo is, but there are plenty of others that an individual may like better and are still of very good quality. I agree with a previous poster that they may be missing significant sales, but they are not hurting for sales and probably aren't concerned with it at the moment. As a business owner, I can certainly understand that. However, I will be getting at least one of the NiB BCGs. I draw the line there because the quality and lack of a comparable product in the same price range far outweighs my distain for cartoonish, logos. I get not wanting a zombie lower or "Die Infidel" or whatever. I don't mind them, but I personally wouldn't have one. To each his own. But I don't understand what makes Spike's spider cartoonish. It's no more cartoonish than a prancing pony. Or do you dislike any logo aside from something like Noveske's cross? |
| I'm really diggin my new Spike's lower with the Jolly Roger. I have their upper also, and put the Jolly Roger Ejection cover on it. Yea, it's just a logo and doesn't affect the performance of the gun, but I like my swag to tickle my fancy. IMO, 1911s and ARs are a couple of the few platforms that readily lend themselves to customizing to your heart's desire. Why not take advantage of it? |
| I don't like mine. The machining on it is pretty bad looking, and it doesn't drop mags. And for that reason, it's been my beater for a while. I probably could have sent it back, but I wasn't going to waste my time, or my FFL's to get another receiver when it should have been done right the first time. |
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I don't like mine. The machining on it is pretty bad looking, and it doesn't drop mags. And for that reason, it's been my beater for a while. I probably could have sent it back, but I wasn't going to waste my time, or my FFL's to get another receiver when it should have been done right the first time. I wonder if that's common? The only Spikes on my frankenbuild is the lower, but fit & finish on it were outstanding. My FFL even commented on it. He had never heard of them & I guess expected junk, but he said "That's some high-end work" and promptly requested a dealer price list from them. I could live with less-than-perfect looks, but if it didn't drop mags I'd send it back. |
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IMO, it is a shame that Spike's will not offer lowers with an alternate rollmark. I have spoken to someone there on the phone at extened length about some other things and I can honestly say that it had a very personal feel and that the gentleman was in no way at all trying to rush me off of the phone. Their product quality speaks for iteself as well. I'm not into cartoonish logos or laser engraving on lowers or uppers and I think that my negative experience with Bushmaster was somehow the root of that distain for anything cartoon'ish on a firearm. Firearms are very serious business, IMO. It may never happen, but I patiently wait for that day when they offer the alternative rollmark and I am absolutely sure that there are many of us out there. I sometimes wonder if Spike's doesn't take this action because sales are already hard enough to keep up with and they do not want to sacrifice CS or quality in order to keep up. Yeah, who goves a damn about what the logo is, but there are plenty of others that an individual may like better and are still of very good quality. I agree with a previous poster that they may be missing significant sales, but they are not hurting for sales and probably aren't concerned with it at the moment. As a business owner, I can certainly understand that. However, I will be getting at least one of the NiB BCGs. I draw the line there because the quality and lack of a comparable product in the same price range far outweighs my distain for cartoonish, logos. I get not wanting a zombie lower or "Die Infidel" or whatever. I don't mind them, but I personally wouldn't have one. To each his own. But I don't understand what makes Spike's spider cartoonish. It's no more cartoonish than a prancing pony. Or do you dislike any logo aside from something like Noveske's cross? I simply like more subdued logos. If they have another crazy low priced lower sale, I may grab one and see if it grows on me. Really, I'm just not a fan of logos in general and I do not own a Colt lower or Noveske lower. Usually, the lowers that I choose are chosen upon other criteria and sometimes the subdued logo is just icing on the cake. Such as; Top Notch tactical = fully ambi, ar15.com billet SBR lower = factory registered SBR + fully ambi, Tactical Maching = excellent upper to lower fit + subdued logo, and Aero Precision = $37.50 each + subdued logo (don't ask.... because I'm not telling) 
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I feel like Im coming in the middle of the movie. Whats the deal with the pic of the sawed up lower from Spikes? Is it a dig on them or a testement to quality? IIRC the guy that cut up the Spikes lower hijacked another members thread complaining about his lower being out of spec dimensionally. (parts wouldn't fit) Dude said he was pissed and did not want a replacement and then posted pics. (Bandsaw FTW) 
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I feel like Im coming in the middle of the movie. Whats the deal with the pic of the sawed up lower from Spikes? Is it a dig on them or a testement to quality? IIRC the guy that cut up the Spikes lower hijacked another members thread complaining about his lower being out of spec dimensionally. (parts wouldn't fit) Dude said he was pissed and did not want a replacement and then posted pics. (Bandsaw FTW) http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k252/chrisq_01/1t3g28.jpg I still think Tom (CEO of Spike's) took care of him after he cut the lower up, although I wouldn't recommend a bandsaw as a way to get warranty work done. |
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Could care less what's on the side of a receiver. As long as it is in-spec, it's good.
ARKAR Need to add here that I recently bought a Spike's upper and assembled a Spike's lower so they would match. Got a regular Spike's spider lower and all went together well. I will more than likely be buying more of Spike's products in the future. |
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IMO, it is a shame that Spike's will not offer lowers with an alternate rollmark. I have spoken to someone there on the phone at extened length about some other things and I can honestly say that it had a very personal feel and that the gentleman was in no way at all trying to rush me off of the phone. Their product quality speaks for iteself as well. I'm not into cartoonish logos or laser engraving on lowers or uppers and I think that my negative experience with Bushmaster was somehow the root of that distain for anything cartoon'ish on a firearm. Firearms are very serious business, IMO. It may never happen, but I patiently wait for that day when they offer the alternative rollmark and I am absolutely sure that there are many of us out there. I sometimes wonder if Spike's doesn't take this action because sales are already hard enough to keep up with and they do not want to sacrifice CS or quality in order to keep up. Yeah, who goves a damn about what the logo is, but there are plenty of others that an individual may like better and are still of very good quality. I agree with a previous poster that they may be missing significant sales, but they are not hurting for sales and probably aren't concerned with it at the moment. As a business owner, I can certainly understand that. However, I will be getting at least one of the NiB BCGs. I draw the line there because the quality and lack of a comparable product in the same price range far outweighs my distain for cartoonish, logos. Are you sure? Spikes has offered several roll marks. Zombie, jolly Roger, punisher, the AR15.com logo, and of course, the dueling dicks. Personally, I think the jolly Roger is the best. It is the least cartoonish, The least "edgy" and kind of represents spikes position in the market as well. I'm honestly in the camp that could care less what is on it, bit still appreciate good design. |
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IMO, it is a shame that Spike's will not offer lowers with an alternate rollmark. I have spoken to someone there on the phone at extened length about some other things and I can honestly say that it had a very personal feel and that the gentleman was in no way at all trying to rush me off of the phone. Their product quality speaks for iteself as well. I'm not into cartoonish logos or laser engraving on lowers or uppers and I think that my negative experience with Bushmaster was somehow the root of that distain for anything cartoon'ish on a firearm. Firearms are very serious business, IMO. It may never happen, but I patiently wait for that day when they offer the alternative rollmark and I am absolutely sure that there are many of us out there. I sometimes wonder if Spike's doesn't take this action because sales are already hard enough to keep up with and they do not want to sacrifice CS or quality in order to keep up. Yeah, who goves a damn about what the logo is, but there are plenty of others that an individual may like better and are still of very good quality. I agree with a previous poster that they may be missing significant sales, but they are not hurting for sales and probably aren't concerned with it at the moment. As a business owner, I can certainly understand that. However, I will be getting at least one of the NiB BCGs. I draw the line there because the quality and lack of a comparable product in the same price range far outweighs my distain for cartoonish, logos. Are you sure? Spikes has offered several roll marks. Zombie, jolly Roger, punisher, the AR15.com logo, and of course, the dueling dicks. Personally, I think the jolly Roger is the best. It is the least cartoonish, The least "edgy" and kind of represents spikes position in the market as well. I'm honestly in the camp that could care less what is on it, bit still appreciate good design. Alternate???  They offer a lot of choices. Sure if you want just text, you're screwed with Spike's at the moment, but I can't think of anyone else producing the same quality with more choices.
Yea, if you're not into cartoons then the Jolly roger is pretty bad ass. The new ones don't even have the wording on them...just bullet pictograms. 
Of course, if you are into fantasy then the Zombie has to rule 
If you're into something plain and want billet their biohazard billet isn't flashy IMO 
And the BCGs are nice and easy to clean. 
I'm not just a Spike's fan, but they do have some niche' products. With the market as cheap as it is right now, I'm buying. IMO, so what if it's a bit less serious than a dancing Pony or Lion. I'm having fun with it. And, if the government wants to put up another AWB, then my grandkids grandkids will be able to still shoot. |
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I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. We did a run of lowers with no logo and they didn't sell very well.. Can you do no logo lowers on a per order basis for the same price? |
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We have also done,
Punisher logo w/bullet pictograms in 3 positions Spider w/bullet pictograms in 3 positions Spider w/bullet pictogram in 3 positions (pistol marked) Spider w/bullet pictograms in fire/safe position Spider w/fire/safe markings Spider w/fire/safe markings .22 LR marked Spider w/safe/semi markings Spider w/bullet pictograms 3 pos. (FDE Type III Anodized) Spider w/bullet pictograms 3 pos. (FDE Cerakoted) I think that's all of them. |
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Personally, I think spikes makes some of the nicest looking lowers in the industry. You have all kinds of choices. And i think their regular logo is just fine.
I have the jolly roger rollmark...while not my preferred choice i still dont mind it..it didn't "lose" them a sale either way..like another member stated...i was interested more in milspec than logos. Not to mention, i read through the forums quite often (ignore the fact i rarely post) and i've seen Spikes representatives do more than their fair share of extreme customer service. I rarely see companies go to the extent that spikes does to please their customers. I'd buy their products any day of the week. I do have a dynacomp coming in the mail!
all in all...i dont think their logos make or break anything. ––but i love'em all the same zeller |
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Personally, I think spikes makes some of the nicest looking lowers in the industry. You have all kinds of choices. And i think their regular logo is just fine. I have the jolly roger rollmark...while not my preferred choice i still dont mind it..it didn't "lose" them a sale either way..like another member stated...i was interested more in milspec than logos. Not to mention, i read through the forums quite often (ignore the fact i rarely post) and i've seen Spikes representatives do more than their fair share of extreme customer service. I rarely see companies go to the extent that spikes does to please their customers. I'd buy their products any day of the week. I do have a dynacomp coming in the mail!
all in all...i dont think their logos make or break anything. ––but i love'em all the same zeller +1, i prefer spikes lowers out of all of them. tom....me love you long time! |
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I think as many people buy Spikes because of the spider logo than do not. Can't please everyone. Someone will always whine regardless. I personally really like their non colorfilled receivers.
All I really care about is that they function and fit well. The several I have function, fit, and drop mags perfectly. The great rollmark is just a bonus. Cartoonish? Not. |
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I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. We did a run of lowers with no logo and they didn't sell very well.. Can you do no logo lowers on a per order basis for the same price? No sorry. We don't have plans to run anymore. |
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I purchased a stripped Spikes lower to build based on price, reputation, warranty, and logo. I purchased a complete M4 LE upper because I wanted everything to match, along with the reasons above. I could nit-pick a few things that bothered me about the upper, but then again, I could nit-pick about anything... The rifle runs great, and I'm VERY satisfied with it! |
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I feel like Im coming in the middle of the movie. Whats the deal with the pic of the sawed up lower from Spikes? Is it a dig on them or a testement to quality? That was a legendary thread. The guy did appear to get an out of spec lower receiver but, even though Spikes offered to look at it and replace it if it was bad...............he decided to saw it up into little pieces. I don't remember his member name or if he ever showed up here again.
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I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. We did a run of lowers with no logo and they didn't sell very well.. But they did sell out. They did sell out, it just took a lot longer than normal. I've been debating on doing a new text only logo, like an ST or something. |
I was gonna get a Zombie for my SBR but I couldn't wait for it , So Aim just had the Zombie Blems and I saw em in stock, one day, I called the next day and they were all gone in one day
I will live without........... Ehhhhhhhhhhhh.......... Maybe one day I will have one for another SBR or just some kinda build Live Dead Undead, Pure Genius 
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I can't stand the damned logo. It has cost them sales. When they them for $59 a lower I wasnt to hit the buy button but not with that logo. i dont mind the logo....i was actually talked into buying one for my first gun....but after getting the run around when trying to ask some questions over the phone or email and getting little answers from them and bad luck getting in contact on the phone....i just felt like the run around or they were just too busy for me....was weird cuz everyone on this site praised them, especially their customer service but i didnt see that at all. luckily springfield wanted to sell me a "Loaded" M1A and im very happy. already got my sadlak parts and have begun installing and got my eyes set on a sage mod 0 only question now is Navy Seal Grey or Black :) then am i gonna get a para ordnance 14.45 or a sig .45? or even a XD or 1911? |
