Posted: 3/8/2009 9:12:34 AM EDT
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OK so I'm new to this and I dont want to put some POS on my LaRue...
Opinions on CAA stuff I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I just wanted to hear it from some Larueminati. I really would like a PRS or UBR but my budget is a little tight right now, but I do have a few more weeks (months) before my lower shows up. |
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OK so I'm new to this and I dont want to put some POS on my LaRue... Opinions on CAA stuff I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I just wanted to hear it from some Larueminati. I really would like a PRS or UBR but my budget is a little tight right now, but I do have a few more weeks (months) before my lower shows up. If money is tight, buy a Magpul MOE stock. They are around $57.00 |
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I see the Magpul zombies checked in first. Not saying all of you are zombies. Some people like products and let people know what they like and why. Others just make stupid ignorant comments.
Here are some of my faves "if you put a CAA stock on your rifle you will get laughed at" "LaRue + CAA = fail" Someone posted that same pic above with the CAA stock saddle on a rifle and someone commented "if that picture is even real" There are alot of RAVING magpul fans on AR15.com so its hard to get a non one sided opinion because in their mind if Magpul makes it everones elses version is garbage . CAA isnt junk by any means, many people here just like magpul better. Magpul may make great products but its also the trendy choice here. Here is a post with MANY CAA stock users. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=429955 Make you own choice on what you want, not what others tell you to get. You may end up with a stock that is "AR15.com uncool" but if you like it better thats what matters. Leave the high school buying something because its popular days, in the past. |
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CAA+LaRue=Fail How does that equal fail? Will the CAA stock just blow up in your face or break into pieces? Until some sence or real explanition is giving this is just a stupid post. So I take it Magpul + LaRue = super cool awesome tactical army man? Or maybe buying a product because everyone thinks it cool = sheep? Magpul and LaRue make amazing stuff, dont get me wrong, but CAA is not junk. A CAA stock will work on your rifle just as well and long as any other good brand. I sell CAA stocks and I have sent MANY to the sandbox and have never heard any complants or deaths due to the stock. I have only had happy customers. Derek |
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CAA+LaRue=Fail How does that equal fail? Will the CAA stock just blow up in your face or break into pieces? Until some sence or real explanition is giving this is just a stupid post. So I take it Magpul + LaRue = super cool awesome tactical army man? Or maybe buying a product because everyone thinks it cold = sheep? Magpul and LaRue make amazing stuff, dont get me wrong, but CAA is not junk. A CAA stock will work on your rifle just as well and long as any other good brand. I sell CAA stocks and I have sent MANY to the sandbox and have never heard any complants or deaths due to the stock. I have only had happy customers. Derek It's like putting Hyndai rims on a BMW. Sure, it'll probably work just fine, but you're gonna get a lot of "WTFs?" |
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You know I was thinking "even though others have said no...the price is right and it looks like a good stock so I think I may just have to go that route."
I thought that after I read your first post before the edit... Then I came back and read TheTic00's second post. and I can say that with 100% certainty I will not be buying a CAA stock...especially from TheTic00! Wow I mean, really, I asked for opinions from folks. Of course TheTic00 is gonna say CAA is great...you sell the product, your trying to make a sale...your opinion doesn't matter. Thanks tic for making my decision a little easier. Now if they were saying the stocks blow up, fall off, turns your hands purple and make you gay...then yes, you would have had the right to post your "BS...WE NEED PROOF." But all I have seen posted was a few opinions...which is what I wanted. |
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"It's like putting Hyndai rims on a BMW. Sure, it'll probably work just fine, but you're gonna get a lot of "WTFs?""
And that what it all comes down to, funny looks? Like I said before buy what you what not whats popular. What exactly was in my second post TAMUjeep that upset you? Also I never said buy a CAA stock or that CAA was great, I said it isnt crap and buy what you want. If you want to see what a terrible guy I am check my feedback. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=109&t=320716 CAA + LaRue = fail is not an opinion its a silly comment with no info what so ever. The above is what I was refering to in my second post. |
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"It's like putting Hyndai rims on a BMW. Sure, it'll probably work just fine, but you're gonna get a lot of "WTFs?"" And that what it all comes down to, funny looks? Like I said before buy what you what not whats popular. No, notice I added the modifier "probably." You do get additional benefit out of a higher end product, but as with all things you encounter a point of diminishing returns. I had a CAA stock saddle on a standard six position buttstock. It improved the cheekweld like the LMT SOPMOD, but the CAA + standard buttstock was not and will never be confused with a SOPMOD. The fit and finish of the SOPMOD is far superior as far as lockup is concerned, and there is little else to judge the stock vs. the stock saddle on than that. If the tightness is worth an extra $200 for almost identical other features such as battery storage, then you'll pay it. Many people aren't willing to pay that premium. Magpul stocks offer similar performance increases over a stock saddle with regard to QD sling mounts, different battery storage options, different cheek welds and superior lockup. You could buy a CAA SRS or ARS for $400+, or a Magpul PRS for $250. Most people here are going to recommend the PRS without a second thought. Likewise, you could buy a Larue flashlight mount or FUG, or you could buy an alternative product from CAA. Is the superior construction and durability worth a fivefold price increase? Some people aren't going to see the expense justified, but people who depend on their weapons or their lights may well see the need. For a range toy or a weapon that isn't getting beat to Hell, it'll work just fine 99% of the time. That is *probably* true even of people who actually put their rifles through serious use. That doesn't mean it's the same quality. |
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CAA+LaRue=Fail How does that equal fail? Will the CAA stock just blow up in your face or break into pieces? Until some sence or real explanition is giving this is just a stupid post. So I take it Magpul + LaRue = super cool awesome tactical army man? Or maybe buying a product because everyone thinks it cool = sheep? Magpul and LaRue make amazing stuff, dont get me wrong, but CAA is not junk. A CAA stock will work on your rifle just as well and long as any other good brand. I sell CAA stocks and I have sent MANY to the sandbox and have never heard any complants or deaths due to the stock. I have only had happy customers. Derek Dude what the hell is wrong with you? Do you work for CAA? How can you post that it is not junk when all you do is sell them? CAA has always been the lower grade kit since I can remember. Most of the crap looks like it was made for toys. Most of the stuff they make, serves absolutly no purpose in real world use. Now before you question me, I have bought CAA stuff. It is cheaply made at best. Why don't you do some side by side comparing between CCA and MagPul, or Larue? The quality is nowhere near the same. Also dont forget about their RASII knock-off that sales for $250?!?!? Oh yes, and the count down mag? Wonder how long that would last? For you to come into another industry partners forum and make remarks on people that like MagPul, and Larue, is just tasteless. You sell this stuff to make money, don't you? SO if your not making them, or using them, then how the hell do you know they are not junk? I have seen some of your adds on other stuff, and I thought about buying stuff from you because of your good prices on non CAA stuff, but after seeing your attitude here, I will not. BTW: This is typed from someone who is a real world user, and dont give a shit what is cool looking. I expect it to work when lives are on the line. |
| Why the heck would you post a thread about CAA in the Larue Forum? Do you think anybody from Larue is going to be unprofessional enough to post criticism about a different vendor? Do you think that Larue's most partisan fans are going to be impartial in this discussion? What the heck is the OP thinking? |
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Why the heck would you post a thread about CAA in the Larue Forum? Do you think anybody from Larue is going to be unprofessional enough to post criticism about a different vendor? Do you think that Larue's most partisan fans are going to be impartial in this discussion? What the heck is the OP thinking? I am the OP and I really respect most of the people that tend to frequent the LT industry tab. I hope to receive my LT lower and upper in the near future and wanted to know everyone's opinion on a product that will go on my LT rifle. I know that the LT owner and employees frequently post in here but I did not expect a reply from them. I think the fact that they only sell Magpul stocks speaks for them. I wanted answers from people that own LT products on another manufacturer. Besides it's not like LaRue makes stocks. If they did I'm sure I'd buy one. Asking about a stock is like asking about a LPK. I see nothing wrong with it, got my answer fairly quickly, and then the CAA seller TheTic00 came along and turned this thread into the drama filled craptastic thread it is today. I am actually sorry that I started the thread, if I had known it would turn out like this I would have never started it. Oh well...at least I got my answer and some entertainment. BTW: If anyone else thinks I was wrong by asking the question in the original post please by all means let me know. Like I said before I respect quite a few people here in the LT industry tab and if what I did was a no no I'd like to know. Thanks |
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Did you read my posts?
I didnt bash people that like Magpul and Larue. I bash the people that make dumb comments. It turns this into some kind of pissing match like Ford VS Chevy, and its stupid. I even stated a few times that Magpul and Larue make amazing stuff. I use CAA items as well as many other brands including Magpul. I know its not just due to the fact that I have used them for years and the fact that I stated above that I have sent MANY to our troops overseas and only hear good comments. CAA doesnt make anything that looks like a RAS Yes I do make money but very little, in most cases I break even on the $200.00 a month dealeer fee. If you did more research to learn anything about me as a seller on Ar15.com you will learn that i sell a GREAT deal of products to LE and military at a GREAT discount. Military, past or present generaly get my cost on items. The bulk of my biz is military and LE. My main sourse of profit on my sales is the airline miles that I get for buying and shipping the items. Check my feedback to learn more about me. I never bashed anyone except for dumb comments like CAA + LaRue = fail. WTF does that even mean? I beleive I asked that question above. Im tired of stupid comments with no real info givin. Dedeyes last post was what the guy was looking for, information instead of stupid comments that dont make sense. This comment: CAA + LaRue = fail is what moved this tread to where it is. I look for thread like this once a week or so to try and give people some real info. I off this one. |
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Did you read my posts? I didnt bash people that like Magpul and Larue. I bash the people that make dumb comments. It turns this into some kind of pissing match like Ford VS Chevy, and its stupid. I even stated a few times that Magpul and Larue make amazing stuff. I use CAA items as well as many other brands including Magpul. I know its not just due to the fact that I have used them for years and the fact that I stated above that I have sent MANY to our troops overseas and only hear good comments. CAA doesnt make anything that looks like a RAS Yes I do make money but very little, in most cases I break even on the $200.00 a month dealeer fee. If you did more research to learn anything about me as a seller on Ar15.com you will learn that i sell a GREAT deal of products to LE and military at a GREAT discount. Military, past or present generaly get my cost on items. The bulk of my biz is military and LE. My main sourse of profit on my sales is the airline miles that I get for buying and shipping the items. Check my feedback to learn more about me. I never bashed anyone except for dumb comments like CAA + LaRue = fail. WTF does that even mean? I beleive I asked that question above. Im tired of stupid comments with no real info givin. Dedeyes last post was what the guy was looking for, information instead of stupid comments that dont make sense. This comment: CAA + LaRue = fail is what moved this tread to where it is. I look for thread like this once a week or so to try and give people some real info. I off this one. Oh, Im sorry, I didnt mention the two extra WORTHLESS rails. Other than that, I think it does look like a RASII. See for your self You come in here talking about stupid comments, ect. No one has bashed you, or anything else. You are defending a product that alot of the people that visit LaRue's forum would call junk. Think about it, 99% of the people in here are customers of LaRue, most are long term customers. Why would you even care to think someone that spends good money on the best kit availible would not call CAA junk? WHO in the hell would spend the money on LaRue then put a CAA stock or anything on it? 
Anyway, you said you were done, so I am too. Your the one that came in here arguing about CAA all because of a picture, then a comment posted. On the other hand thanks for what you do for .mil and LEO's 
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