Posted: 3/30/2013 5:45:58 PM EDT
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So, I've been searching Colt Manufacturing and numerous websites/forums since purchasing an LE901 in October of last year (2012). Patiently anticipating the conversion block availability release date. Things I've learned thus far:
1. Never believe what a customer service representative from Colt tells you. They seem less informed than the general public. 2. Good luck even locating an email address for Colt Manufacturing customer service. If one exists, it's truly a closely guarded secret. 3. I seriously doubt Colt's intention of ever releasing them to the general public. 4. Colt does a fine job of selling the idea of a conversion block by implying the existence of said item, yet goes out of their way to avoid informing the gun buying public when this blessed event will eventually occur. 5. Quoting their promotional material on http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtLE90116S.aspx, "Keeping the varmint hunter in mind, the .308 Winchester upper receiver group can be easily swapped out for any Mil-Spec Colt upper receiver chambered in 5.56x45 NATO." Sure. Only when you guys finally get around to releasing the )*&$E#-part you fail to include with any product or, God-forbid, you would think about keeping your gun-buying customers happy with even moderately open communication lines. No wonder the civilian side of the corporation is on terminal life support. And this from a customer who has laid out cash to invest in the company's product line. What a travesty! |
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Totally agree. I made the same complaint and was tarred and feathered by the Colt fanboyz here. I like Colt too but
the sales gimmick they used to promote the 901 was misleading at best. I wrote to Colt's COO Mike Magouirk about this, It went unanswered of course. The 901 is very nice however, I just wish they followed through on the way it was advertised as a "modular" kit. |
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Mew,
It's an excellent firearm. I thoroughly expected that, considering it IS a Colt. I find it confusing that some folks "shoot the messenger" for airing an obvious slip up on Colt's part. The company still promotes it's "modularity" in reviews and advertising, but is completely MUTE on the components availability. Spending more on customer service, and less on marketing, and you might increase your customer base and sales, I would guess.... |
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I hear ya, thought the same thing........... not sure where I read it but something was said about a patent
not being complete before they release it for production or some other nonsense as to why it was NOT in the initial release of the rifle? who knows when it will come out, Colt sure doesn't or they just aren't saying. |