[b]Cavalry Arms -- A refreshing change![/b]

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - [b]Cavalry Arms -- A refreshing change![/b]

Posted: 12/3/2001 4:05:36 PM EDT

As many of you are already aware, Cavalry Arms and Castle Arms are both new to the firearms industry this year... We have worked very closely with each other to do our best for the members of the firearms community, by offering incredible products at awesome prices.

Cavalry Arms has taken a great financial risk in developing the first 100% polymer AR-15 receivers... Not only are they polymer, but they are available in several colors as well! While they have been a bit slow to catch on, Shawn ([i]Cav Arms[/i]) is offering a lifetime replacement warranty with his CAV-15 lowers... I've yet to see that type of guarantee for any product in any industry!

Those of you that are not familiar with Cavalry Arms, should take a moment and visit their website at [url]www.cavalryarms.com[/url] -- while their products might not be for everyone, you would be amazed at the number of female shooters that love the option of having an AR that no longer looks like one of those "evil assault weapons".

For those that enjoy something that is a bit different, yet more comfortable, the CAV-15's were designed with YOU in mind. Since these receivers have the pistol grip and stock molded into them, it was a natural to make the grip a bit more ergonomic, and add 1" to the length of pull. This has created a more balanced and controllable firearm!

For always being there when we at Castle Arms have had questions and/or needed a *RUSH* order, we would like to thank the guys at Cavalry Arms and wish them a Happy Holidays... We also look forward to a very long and prosperous business relationship!

To all of you here at AR15.COM, I would like to share with you a letter we received from Cav Arms earlier today:

[img]http://www.castle-arms.com/pix/cavarms.jpg[/img]

Posted: 12/3/2001 4:08:25 PM EDT

[#1]

Wow. Very impressive. Maybe I will have to give those lowers a second look.

Posted: 12/3/2001 5:09:41 PM EDT

[#2]

^ BTT ^

Posted: 12/3/2001 5:21:25 PM EDT

[#3]

I was very fortunate to get Garry Owen (Shawn) as my partner in one of the first gift exchanges. He is great to deal with. He sent me a scream'n yellow CAV-15 lower that unfortunately had to be rendered unusable due to cross border shipping and bureaucratic BS. He told me it was one that wasn't up to par. If mine is not "up to par" I can't wait to see one that is. I showed it to a gunsmith friend who specializes in fiberglass rifle stocks and he was very impressed with the quality and attention to detail.
You won't be sorry for buying any product from Shawn. You will be sorry if you don't.
[img]www.ar15.com/members/albums/Striker%2FCAV2%2Ejpg[/img]

Posted: 12/3/2001 5:26:41 PM EDT

[#4]

Agreed, I was Shawn's partner for this years gift exchange and he hooked me up very well.

And as stated, by offering a lifetime warrantee on his lowers he pretty much dispells any hesitation to break the norm and try the polymer reciever.

Posted: 12/3/2001 6:00:53 PM EDT

[#5]

Although I may sound like a broken record,I'll reiterate here again...I had Shawn (Garryowen) of Cav-Arms build for me a Cav-15 rifle for my father's (In Texas) 71st birthday.

Now my father is no slouch in knowledge of firearms...He Loves that rifle!!! [:D]

Also, he and an LE friend that he Proudly showed it to commented on the ergo "feel" of the pistol grip.

Ok...Ok...I'll get one for myself [8D]

Posted: 12/3/2001 6:47:13 PM EDT

[#6]

I don’t think you’ll have any problems selling the CAV-15 to the folks of this site. However, many armchair engineers may be skeptical of the fact the lower is a polymer. I think that if Shawn published some data of the plastics’ physical data it may dispel a lot of unfounded distrust in the material.
Example, use the analogy of defining an aluminum lower. You would be interested if it’s, say, 7075-T6 or 6061-T6. Was it forged, machined billet or a casting?
Similarly, what are the properties of the polymer? Is it a thermoset or thermoplastic? Have him provide some data on ultimate tensile and elongation and durometer. Is it fiber reinforced? How was it manufactured? Was it RTM molded, matched metal molded etc. Get the idea?
All play a big role when selecting materials during the design phase of any mechanical device your going to trust your life to.
Good luck to both companies. It is so good to see people taking on this business in the current environment that firearms manufactures seemingly are struggling with.

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:01:37 PM EDT

[#7]

dinst a member from this board run one other a couple times with his truck and it still didnt break. ive been i balling one for a while just strapped for cash but i hoep to get one soon

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:19:17 PM EDT

[#8]

My Cav-15 is Artic White. Is yours?

[):)]
NSF

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:28:59 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
dinst a member from this board run one other a couple times with his truck and it still didnt break. ive been i balling one for a while just strapped for cash but i hoep to get one soon

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DROP THE BEER AND SLOWLY STEP AWAY! NOW!

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:34:01 PM EDT

[#10]

Dare I say it? Here goes, [b]I like my CAV15 better then my RRA LEGP![/b]

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:38:08 PM EDT

[#11]

Cool!

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:47:32 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
dinst a member from this board run one other a couple times with his truck and it still didnt break. ive been i balling one for a while just strapped for cash but i hoep to get one soon

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one word: PROOFREAD

Posted: 12/3/2001 8:55:41 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
dinst a member from this board run one other a couple times with his truck and it still didnt break. ive been i balling one for a while just strapped for cash but i hoep to get one soon

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I think this is what he talking about:

[img]www.sinistralrifleman.com/shooting/cavarms/runover01.jpg[/img]

[img]www.sinistralrifleman.com/shooting/cavarms/runover02.jpg[/img]

[img]www.sinistralrifleman.com/shooting/cavarms/runover03.jpg[/img]

Posted: 12/3/2001 9:20:49 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
My Cav-15 is Artic White. Is yours?

[):)]
NSF

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Actually, yes. One of them is. [:D]
The others are "DeWalt" yellow, a green one, and a black one too.
I can't say enough good things about the product or the company. You won't go wrong with Cavalry Arms.

Posted: 12/3/2001 9:22:59 PM EDT

[#15]

I got a Green One![:D] First in my block, has'nt caught on yet in my neck of the woods, but everyone likes the color.

Posted: 12/3/2001 9:32:59 PM EDT

[#16]

People who poo-poo these receivers are the same types that poo-poo the Glock or the HK USP.

Whatever...[rolleyes]

Posted: 12/3/2001 9:57:54 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
People who poo-poo these receivers are the same types that poo-poo the Glock or the HK USP.

Whatever...[rolleyes]

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WTF is your problem?
Do you or have you ever owned one?
I happen not to like Glocks but what is your point?

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Beagles, take a deep breath and then reread GeneStoner's post. I think you may have misunderstood it.

He's also a happy CAV-15 owner...

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:01:57 PM EDT

[#18]

CAV-15 lower just moved from the want list to the need list.

Anyone got a pic of a "Training Blue" lower?

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:09:30 PM EDT

[#19]

TREETOP!
Sorry...and thanks..Yes I think I get it now!
I have to learn not to post or try to read on 4 hours sleep and being up now since 3am Monday morning...
Gene...I'm sorry
AR15.com....I'm sorry
Mom?, Dad? I'm sorry I should have been a better kid!

Night night...bye

John

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:11:40 PM EDT

[#20]

Just to add...I like CAV-15's

but I still don't care for Glocks...

John

I have dealt with Shawn several times and I think he definitely one of the "good guys" out there folks! Take care...

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:16:30 PM EDT

[#21]

SinistralRifleman, thanks for posting those pictures. I had forgotten how incredible they were.z

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:21:08 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
CAV-15 lower just moved from the want list to the need list.

Anyone got a pic of a "Training Blue" lower?

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Here are all the colors:
[img]www.sinistralrifleman.com/shooting/cavarms/cavcolors.jpg[/img]

Posted: 12/3/2001 10:24:00 PM EDT

[#23]

Aw shucks guys, it twern't nuth'in....

here's a picture of a blue one...

[img]http://www.cavalryarms.com/cut_away.jpg[/img]

Posted: 12/3/2001 11:37:15 PM EDT

[#24]

Makita blue!!!! heck ya, I have a black one, I want a blue one[:)]

Posted: 12/3/2001 11:57:25 PM EDT

[#25]

[img]albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1130110&a=13492683&p=51726709[/img]

-Troy

Posted: 12/4/2001 12:00:50 AM EDT

[#26]

Do you guys make handguards as well? If so how about some handguards to match the lower. I would like to see an AR with a white lower and white handguards; sort of a winter camo theme.

Posted: 12/4/2001 12:23:52 AM EDT

[#27]

We should have M4 looking handguards in the next couple of week ("Good Lord willing and if the creek don't rise")

Posted: 12/4/2001 2:16:42 AM EDT

[#28]

We should have M4 looking handguards in the next couple of week

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Will they be strong enough to drive a truck over, like the lower? (and no, this question isn't a joke)z

Posted: 12/4/2001 4:03:39 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
People who poo-poo these receivers are the same types that poo-poo the Glock or the HK USP.

Whatever...[rolleyes]

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... I didn't poo poo them but rather I had some legitimate questions. What is wrong with answering those questions?

Posted: 12/4/2001 4:10:46 AM EDT

[#30]

I like the concept (and that OD green one looks VERY cool. But most of us want SHORTER stocks not longer ones. A1 length or a bit less. Its easy to get add on butplates or rubber covers to extend the length, but darn near impossible to get them shorter.

Posted: 12/4/2001 4:30:18 AM EDT

[#31]

But most of us want SHORTER stocks not longer ones. A1 length or a bit less.

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I agree. It is possible, though, to shorten the CavArms buttstock. Someone here at AR15.com has already done it.

Posted: 12/4/2001 4:59:06 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
I agree. It is possible, though, to shorten the CavArms buttstock. Someone here at AR15.com has already done it.

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That would be TreeTop that shortened his CAV-15 lower. Rumor has it he melted down the excess and used it to lengthen the legs on his mannequin cause she was to short to dance with![:D]

Posted: 12/4/2001 8:07:16 AM EDT

[#33]

How about Milwaukee Tool red?

Just kidding. When I get some dough I'm buying the yellow to match my truck or the white for the winter camo effect. And, maybe the purple for the wife...

Posted: 12/4/2001 8:08:33 AM EDT

[#34]

What are the chances of a Cav Arms LEGP someday?

Posted: 12/4/2001 8:11:11 AM EDT

[#35]

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What are the chances of a Cav Arms LEGP someday?

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CAV ARMS did create a lower with "AR15.COM" serial numbers to be sold as an accessory with the 2001 LEGP. These were OD Green, and we do have a couple of them left for $300ea complete... These also have two stage triggers installed, as opposed to the standard single-stage.

Call or email me for details!

Posted: 12/4/2001 8:17:02 AM EDT

[#36]

Save one for me, I'll email you tonight. Outlook at work doesn't work, so I can't email you now. Edited to say PLEASE!

Posted: 12/4/2001 8:43:37 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
[img]albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1130110&a=13492683&p=51726709[/img]

-Troy

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BTW-
The chubby guy in the background bump firing a Mak-90 is me....
That was a fun day we need to do that again!

John

Oh, and I got to shoot the CAV-15 there, too! Very Sweet! I like the feel of it much better than the tradational stocked AR. It's on my Christmas list! [:D]

Posted: 12/4/2001 9:21:16 AM EDT

[#38]

The CAV Arms polymer lower is one of the coolest upgrades for any AR15. When coupled with a lightweight upper it is really amazing. Defineately on the top of my must have list for firearms! Anyone who gets one will love it, they are really well made and very tough. Keep up the great work Shawn. Let's not forget all the hard work Tim has put in for us members here. You both get my top vote on the good guys list.

Posted: 12/4/2001 9:24:47 AM EDT

[#39]

AntiUSSA,
Can you throw me an email, I am also interested in the AR15.com lower, but since I am not in IL, will need to talk with my ffl dealer.
Thanks,
Ice

Posted: 12/4/2001 9:33:58 AM EDT

[#40]

frown Crap...

If my wife sees this, she's going to want purple furniture so her AR matches her purple STI open gun...

Anybody know the code for the dollar sign with wings icon?

Posted: 12/4/2001 10:29:27 AM EDT

[#41]

ICE: It's easier if YOU email me and let me know what you are looking for...

STIPILOT: I have both Barbie Pink and Barney Purple stripped lowers in stock...