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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - bash on Spikes Tactical (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 4/22/2010 9:31:48 AM EDT
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Ok, so im looking at getting a Spikes Tactical ST-15 M4 LE carbine...and im looking up reviews and can't find any negative reviews!
before I go dropping my cash on a new firearm, is there anything negative anyone has to say about Spikes Tactical?????? |
It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that 
If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. 
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I'll have a range report up tonight. Since you're looking for a negative review I have bad news.....I was extremely impressed  I have no doubt that you'll be more than happy if you buy one.
Just remember to type in "arfcom" to get the extra 5% discount off the complete rifle. It makes an already ridiculously low price even better 
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Quoted: It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/6400C_Current_copy_typeR.JPG No, my lower has safe / semi markings and no color fill.  |
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It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that
If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/6400C_Current_copy_typeR.JPG Something funny........that is a Colt.
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I don't own anything from Spike's, i have no dog in the fight.
As an unbiased observer, I can say this... spike's did what charles daly attempted to do a couple years ago, but actually followed through. they listened to the needs (and wants) of the shooting community and put together a carbine similar in features to some of the high end manufacturers (Colt, LMT, BCM) and priced it in the same market as a DPMS, RRA, and Stag. basically, you're getting a top dollar AR for middle of the road prices. if i didn't have 10 AR's (four of which are SBRs), spikes would definitely be on my list. I've recommended them to several friends looking to upgrade their current setups or add another one to their collection |
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It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that
If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/6400C_Current_copy_typeR.JPG Something funny........that is a Colt. Didn't want to appear that I was bashing Spike's M4 (because that wasn't my intention, and that's not how I roll) so when I decided to do the Photoshop I made sure it was one of my Colts After all, if you can't laugh at yourself...
Thanks for the pic of the non-pictogram 3 position Spike's lower-that's fantastic. spike's did what charles daly attempted to do a couple years ago, but actually followed through.
they listened to the needs (and wants) of the shooting community and put together a carbine similar in features to some of the high end manufacturers (Colt, LMT, BCM) and priced it in the same market as a DPMS, RRA, and Stag. Couldn't agree more. I hope they sell a million of these carbines. No idea about Spike's production and assembly capacity, but wouldn't it be great if they carved out a large enough share of the market to force other manufacturers to notice. If Spike's can put out a product like this, why shouldn't everyone else? |
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The only Spike's I have is a .22LR AR15. I started with a conversion kit, eventually bought a stripped reciever from them, and then later bought the full .22LR upper. Overall, I'm very pleased with it. All my dealings with Spikes have been very positive, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a full rifle from them (if I were to ever buy a full AR15, all 5 of mine were assembled by me from parts...). |
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It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that
If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/6400C_Current_copy_typeR.JPG Something funny........that is a Colt. Didn't want to appear that I was bashing Spike's M4 (because that wasn't my intention, and that's not how I roll) so when I decided to do the Photoshop I made sure it was one of my Colts After all, if you can't laugh at yourself...
Thanks for the pic of the non-pictogram 3 position Spike's lower-that's great! I know, just pickin 
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Not really anything negative to comment on with regard to Spike's gear. Spikes has a pretty good rep for their customer service and gear. Overall the rifle seems to be a good value for the money. I know a few people that have had issues with their 22 kits but not with the 5.56 gear. |
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Not really anything negative to comment on with regard to Spike's gear. Spikes has a pretty good rep for their customer service and gear. Overall the rifle seems to be a good value for the money. I know a few people that have had issues with their 22 kits but not with the 5.56 gear. Were they able to get their issues taken cared of with Spikes? |
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Their gear is very high quality, and their customer service it top-notch.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=282&t=188460
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I hate them. Every time they offer something new I go into debt. Screw Spikes Tactical!!!   What you did there... I see it.
Is addictive isn't it? 
My first build, using an older ST-15 receiver, stamped Ted's Gunsmithing - Deland, FL 
My second build, also done with an ST-15 receiver - sold that one. 
This will be my third build; it will become a 20" A4 clone... 
Like this, but with far less chickenwing.
Thinking of getting a couple more, as investments; just in case... |
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Their gear is very high quality, and their customer service it top-notch. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=282&t=188460 No one has as many customer service stories like this. I've lost count at this point. |
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Alright I'll bite........
Those SOBs at Spikes took my money (after giving me a percentage off), shipped me a .22 upper built just like I wanted it, along with a big wad of Spikes marked BDM mags, and several other accessories I ordered. I've got it tuned for silenced FA firing and shot a few thousand rounds thru its very accurate lothar walther barrel. Recently I started selling off guns to pay for board exams and higher end guns, silencers, and so on. Those SOBs at Spikes left me too damned happy with my .22 and I couldnt even bring myself to list it for sale....and instead sold my FNH 57 pistol, Taurus Judge, and several 5.56 AR rifles. My complaint.....well......um.......I dont have a 5.56 rifle right now since I kept my .22 instead of a 5.56 rifle while waiting for my new LWRC rifle. Not really their fault, but about the biggest complaint you may find.
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spike's did what charles daly attempted to do a couple years ago, but actually followed through.
they listened to the needs (and wants) of the shooting community and put together a carbine similar in features to some of the high end manufacturers (Colt, LMT, BCM) and priced it in the same market as a DPMS, RRA, and Stag. Couldn't agree more. I hope they sell a million of these carbines. No idea about Spike's production and assembly capacity, but wouldn't it be great if they carved out a large enough share of the market to force other manufacturers to notice. If Spike's can put out a product like this, why shouldn't everyone else? everyone should be able to experience a trouble free rifle made at very least to the specs (or pretty damn close) that Colt and the US Government set for the M4 carbine... it's really sad to see someone drop $1000 on a big name AR like Bushmaster, DPMS, RRA, etc and then have extraction issues, chamber problems, some bullshit myth about "break in period", all because they cut corners, while companies like BCM and now Spike's go the extra mile and somehow come out $200-300 cheaper... |
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I'll have a range report up tonight. Since you're looking for a negative review I have bad news.....I was extremely impressed I have no doubt that you'll be more than happy if you buy one.
Just remember to type in "arfcom" to get the extra 5% discount off the complete rifle. It makes an already ridiculously low price even better man that looks pretty
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I bought 2 Spikes lowers (the dark black with logo and an EGA on the left side) from SOG for $235
a piece late December after the election when everything dried up. even after shelling out at least $200 over normal prices I bought the CHF 16" carbine back last Nov and just bought a Spikes upper receiver, BCG, and Charging Handle for Marty at TJ to build a .458 SOCOM with for me. I did notice some small flaws with the 16" (1) I have a hell of a time getting the FPRP back in the BCG (2) after having had it, Shot it, cleaned it lubed it wiped it down with FP-10 to many times to count I noticed last week a tiny little blemish with the parkerizing just under the CH cut looks like a small sag So there a not perfect thing |
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They get shit on by some for raising prices after the 08 election (you know, the same thing half the damn industry did not two weeks after them, yet no one else gets shit on for... the price of being first, I guess) This is about as negative as you'll find but as an Economics student I don't hold it against them one bit. They simply followed the market up and are following the market down right now by offering these great rifles at a crazy low price! I just wish I had an extra $800 and the need for another AR.
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the gear is fine but many don't like spikes because they did a huge price jump right at election time. So other manufacturers did not raise their prices and ammo did not go up during at election time? Are you guys protesting the oil companies too...since they raise their prices whenever they damn well feel like it? |
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It's an awful lot of gun for the price-doubt too many people will argue with that
If you buy a Spike's AR, do you have to get one with the faux third position on the selector-or are they available without? That fake third position kind of reminds me of the kids who put "Type R" and "VTEC" stickers on their Honda Civics. http://home.comcast.net/~cjan99999/6400C_Current_copy_typeR.JPG That's a funny way of looking at it...and I agree. OP: Can't go wrong with a Spike's. |
advocate. The spider. I wouldn't want a tattoo of one (but it's OK if a cute chick has one) or one on my AR so when I order my lower I'll order it black.
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Yea i got something to say that Tom guy who goes by badazzar15 sent me a part without me asking or paying for it. (not a bumper sticker with my order) I'm not sure what to think about a company that has employees that do things like that for customers. Spikes is beyond good to go IMO |
| This whole Spikes phenomenon is getting to be a bit unbelievable as is seems too good to be true. I wonder.....what's the catch????? I guess I'll know sooner than later. The biggest complaint I have is that I ordered last Monday and it still hasn't shipped. I guess this isn't a real complaint as the folks that took my order let me know upfront that complete builds are taking 1-2 weeks to build and ship. Hopefully they will never trade quality for speed as losing their status on here would be devastating. |
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Except for all the spiders on everything, they offer a good product. Customer service is also excellent.
Spikes has really stepped up in the last couple of years. I do believe they are doing everything they can to put out a respectable rifle at a lower cost. How long they will do it? Who knows. |
| Just finished my range report here: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=494317&page=1 |
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Thank you for your invitation to bash a vendor; however, I doubt that anyone wants to risk becoming the next "Ian". For myself, I have decided to make no comment, plus or minus, with regard to any vendor unless I am doing a paid commercial endorsement. Not legal advice, MHO, YMMV, etc. |
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Their shipping prices are high. That is realy the only bad thing I can say about them. I have two lots of spikes stuff. Still waiting to see the LE middie I have coming. + 1 They need to offer USPS as a shipping option. That's the only negative thing I can think about. Other than that, I love their products. |
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They get shit on by some for raising prices after the 08 election (you know, the same thing half the damn industry did not two weeks after them, yet no one else gets shit on for... the price of being first, I guess) Who were the other companies? Alot of the forum sponsors didnt, so I buy from them. |
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the gear is fine but many don't like spikes because they did a huge price jump right at election time. Boo hoo, who didn't. Its a buisness. They provide a quality firearm at a low price. Even after the price raise, you could still purchase one of their firearms for alot lot less than you could from other companies that provide a rifle of equal quality. |
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For us ban staters, I don't know that Spikes' will perm attach anything other than their own brake. I use FSC556's on all of my post ban rifles and ideally prefer to buy from a vendor who will perm attach one for me (saves me shipping costs to/from ADCO). Other than that, I've got nuttin. I'm very impressed with their ST-T2 buffers I just added to some of my rifles.
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I have built three ARs using Spike's uppers, lowers and upper halves. I currently have the ST-22 dedicated .22LR upper on a Bushmaster lower. Everything I have purchased / used from Spike's in the last 10 years has been outstanding. The folks at Spike's are great too and will help you with everything. I have three stripped lowers stashed away for future builds and will be purchasing a Havoc this year.
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