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Originally Posted By Sanlanman:
Mr. 8654, may I ask how you got this info or what is your connection to Rock River? Somewhere in Rock River's pile of orders for the LAR-8 are unfulfilled orders for me through two different dealers. One from late 2008 and one from SHOT Show 2009. I would like to know what option choices I have coming up since I assume the rifles are not built yet. Sanlanman, Let's just say... It comes from RRA and someone that is in the know. I know what you mean as I still have 2 out there for me. They were ordered on 12/10 so the order has just had its first birthday.. I'm looking forward to seeing the new accessories on their website and in the January catalog. 8654, OUT. |
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Originally Posted By zspeed130:
For anyone interested just order the Mid length DD Lite AR10 rail from Daniel defense and request the RRA barrel nut. They hooked me up with no problem. Z zspeed, Yup, I had called Daniel Defense. They have plenty of STOCK... with the correct nut. It is my understanding it is something reaching back to the Arma-Douche lawsuit. The DD rails say - Daniel Defense AR-10 Rail 9.0" or 12.0" - or something like that. RRA cannot or doesn't want to have AR-10 on their product. Well, that is what DD says. RRA says slightly different. I'm sure it is like everything... somewhere in the middle is the truth. If my mid-length has to come with standard hand guards, I'll just buy a DD rail. 8654, OUT. |
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Originally Posted By Breaker83:
I ordered a LAR8 A4 on March 18,2008. It arrived at my Dealer yesterday,I picked it up today,January 28,2010. That's 1 year,10 months,and 10 days wait. I got exactly what I wanted. By all the reportsI've read, it will have been worth the wait.  Have great fun with it... 
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Well, I got a bit of good news today. My dealer finally got hold of a living breathing Rock River Rep on the phone today, and discussed my order. I had wanted to make a change to my LAR-8 standard A4, changing the flash hider to the recently introduced Smith Vortex. The RR rep told the dealer that this change would push my order to the back of the line, and my dealer wisely said "nevermind" on this change. Once this was settled the rep told my dealer that they should get the rifle within 4 weeks. If so I will be a happy camper then!!! I am setting a reminder for followup on that date, IE, Feb 26th.
Now I need to get serious about a scope mount and BUIS set. I have Weaver Extreme Classic scope ready to go on it. 
I promise no more griping here until Feb.27th comes and I don't have the rifle. 
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| I just heard from my FFL. My two (2) orders for RRA LAR-8 A4 Standards were shipped yesterday! He placed my order with RRA on 12/31/08. Looks like mine are on their way...Looks like the only price change was in shipping cost. It went up a little, but I'm getting them for a price of $1125 each. So that's good news. The price seems to be falling on Gunbroker, but the RRA site now shows $1300.00 |
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ITS HERE!!!
The LAR-8 A4 arrived at the dealer Wednesday and I picked it up Thursday. Here are some as shipped photos. Its actually snowing heavily in SC right now so I am doing some prepping on it and getting ready to mount a scope. Fit and finish are first class. I plan to get to the range this weekend and try it out. 
The wait ( 1 year and 2 weeks) is over. Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus......I mean LAR-8-A4. The price paid was nice too. PS: I intend to post a pic after I get the scope on it. |
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Originally Posted By Sanlanman:
The LAR-8 A4 arrived at the dealer Wednesday and I picked it up Thursday. Here are some as shipped photos. Its actually snowing heavily in SC right now so I am doing some prepping on it and getting ready to mount a scope. Fit and finish are first class. I plan to get to the range this weekend and try it out. The wait ( 1 year and 2 weeks) is over. Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus......I mean LAR-8-A4. The price paid was nice too. PS: I intend to post a pic after I get the scope on it. Glad to hear that you finally got your LAR-8. Have great fun with it...
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Originally Posted By 8654:
Drum roll please.... My A4 20" LAR-8 showed up today. Just 14 months and 6 days. Of course, it was held up for a while with the DD rail debacle. Anyway, it is here now... I can rest easy. Zombies beware, 8654 Have great fun with it...
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Originally Posted By Undertaker:
Originally Posted By quest84:
Originally Posted By Sanlanman:
I've said it before and I will say it again. Can someone in authority on this board start a dedicated LAR-8 , FAQs and Acessories thread and sticky it somewhere? +1 +2 +3 |
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Having owned a bunch of fine RRA AR15 platforms, I just ordered a pair of LAR-8s from Legal Transfers. It'll be a few months but hopefully they'll get here sooner than some of you other guys, who have been waiting longer than a year or more. I ordered a standard 20" A4 with a quad rail and NY/AWB muzzle brake forerator myself and the Operator for my son with the same brake.
I will probably set mine up for iron sights with the RRA stand-alone 1/2" moa rear and their flip-up barrel sight forward (or maybe an MI gas block mount?). How do you guys' LAR-8s like the milsurp ammo? Any feeding/jamming issues? What about accuracy @ 100-yards/200-yards with this stuff? |
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Walked into my LGS wanting to see what they had. I had already made my mind up on a DPMS. They had a DPMS, AR, RRA. Bought the RRA LAR 8 Mid-length, A4 because of the $$, quality and fit.
They made me buy the Eotech + 3x for sighting. Well maybe not made me but I liked the sighting. The range will tell if I really like it. As of right now I am holding my reservations. It does sight super fast but you cannot see the red dot without magnification. I will post pics soon. Looking for fold down BUIS. Anyone have suggestions? I have a 3-9x50 and will mount it soon. Looking forward to the range work. Reloading is next. BTW - I live in Florida. Not many ranges here except one that I belonged to before. |
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Apparently the "right person" t otalk to must have been at Camp Perry also.
We're quoting 30-90 days on most LAR-8s right now, with some models being almost current and some being three months+ behind, but catching up as the backlogs lessen on other models. Steve/RRA |
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Originally Posted By Kwajer:
Undertaker, where did you get the 30 round Mag shown in your pictures you posted  Did a bunch of searching on the net and finally found 2 on Gun Broker NIW, damn good deal too. Think I paid just over $80 delivered. 
(Edit) Just got an e mail update, my new LAR-8 carbine has shipped and is on it's way to my FFL...... 
O yes Pics will be posted. 
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Originally Posted By RRAMODERATOR:
Apparently the "right person" t otalk to must have been at Camp Perry also. We're quoting 30-90 days on most LAR-8s right now, with some models being almost current and some being three months+ behind, but catching up as the backlogs lessen on other models. Steve/RRA Thanks Steve, I have called several times and gotten a different answer each time. I was closed for vacation one week and didn't want the rifle to ship when no one would be here to receive it. That time I spoke with a very helpful lady––she at least made me feel like she wanted to help even if she didn't–– who told me all that was holding up the order was the advanced half quad handguard. Everyone else seems like I am bothering them. They are polite, but still come across as wanting me off their phone. I don't mind waiting, but would simply like the same answer. Being that the website shows a lead time of 30-60 days (which I will say hasn't expired yet), that's what I was originally expecting. Then I was told 6-8 weeks, now I'm told another 3 months. I don't call just to bug you guys abou this order but when calling for other orders I figure, while I got ya on the phone....
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| By the way, it is the LE 1340. It has been over the sixty day mark, should I be expecting good news soon! LOL!!! If there isn't any carry handles, I will gladly take the tac rail. Guess I am getting jumpy. I got all my magazines and ammo with an empty spot in my gun cabinet and in my patrol car! LOL!!! |
| Holy crap! I just got off the phone with the gun shop that ordered my LE 1340's back in July. He said that he was just told it would be three to six months wait! What happened to 30 to 60 days? LOL!!! I thought that production was in full swing on these. God I hope that he spoke with someone that was misinformed. I could use some good news right now. |
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I would be the only one he could have asked for that information, and I've had no such call in about six weeks. I'm not saying anyone is lying, but someone might be doing some CYA.
Original ETA is still approximately correct, depending on the handles/sights. Steve/RRA |
| Steve, thank you! I figured as much. My dealers daughter is taking over the buisness and she isn't as honest as her dad! Would it speed things up if I changed the order to tactical rails instead, or would it throw me to the back of the list? Either way I appreciate the info, and regardless of how long it takes, I am sure it will be worth it! |
| Picked up my rifles two days ago and I couldn't be happier!!! Only one issue and it really isn't a big deal. The rear cam on the carry handle of one rifle was installed upside down and torqued prior to shippment, it left a scar on the carry handle but the receiver was unhurt. Easy fix, it was probably done because they were trying to hurry and get my rifles coming!! LOL!!! These things are a work of art. Wow!!!! |
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Originally Posted By RRAMODERATOR:
Guys...watch the RRA website for some interesting LAR-8 developments over the next few days, and then a few more over the next couple/few months, and then more mid-January (at the time of the SHOT Show and catalog/web-site changeover). Steve/RRA I've been watching.............. |
| PSSSST: The Phase 5 ambi tactical charging handle latch works great on my scoped LAR-8A4 flat top. I can do a right hand charging without significantly affecting my sight picture through the scope. The color on the latch is more of a very dark ash gray park, rather than the deeper black on the RRA gun itself, but that is not a concern for me. Rock River should be looking at this when they develop/introduce an ambi charging handle for the LAR-8. |
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Has anyone ordered a RRA complete upper latley? just wanting to get a feel for how long ill be waiting... its already been 2 weeks and its killing me :$ i ordered a Mid-Length A4 Upper Half with RRA Half Quad w/Full Top rail, Chromed Bolt Carrier Group, Gas Block Sight Base, Chrome-Moly 1:9, With Badger Tactical Latch on 2/17/11. also noticed that the complete bolt carrier groups went on back order about a week ago. anyone know if they keep any in stock for their builds or if they sent them all out with the sale?
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