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7/28/2007 10:20:45 PM EDT
Is there any company offering a kit with all of the frame parts?

I ONLY need the frame parts.
7/29/2007 8:57:23 AM EDT
[#1]
Yes, Sarco. And I have used them twice.
7/29/2007 9:54:51 AM EDT
[#2]
Anything worth doing is worth doing right. I'd call Caspian, I have heard they will sell parts kits, and their parts are know to be good to go while Sarco is known for being bottom of the rung and usually need a fair amount of extra work.
If you got the little bit of extra $ I'd go with Caspian.
7/29/2007 10:39:39 AM EDT
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7/29/2007 3:13:56 PM EDT
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Anything worth doing is worth doing right. I'd call Caspian, I have heard they will sell parts kits, and their parts are know to be good to go while Sarco is known for being bottom of the rung and usually need a fair amount of extra work.
If you got the little bit of extra $ I'd go with Caspian.

I suggested Sarco as the cheapest kit that I know of, not the best. It did go together for me. Time will tell as to how well they stand up. I currently have only about 500 rounds through the first build.
7/29/2007 3:29:08 PM EDT
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I don't know how much the OP knows so I wanted to clarify that Sarco isn't known for quality since you didn't mention that in your first post. No big deal, but you never know if someone is familiar with certain brands or not.
7/29/2007 4:07:31 PM EDT
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I don't know how much the OP knows so I wanted to clarify that Sarco isn't known for quality since you didn't mention that in your first post. No big deal, but you never know if someone is familiar with certain brands or not.


I've read some negative remarks elsewhere about Sarco...
7/30/2007 5:55:51 AM EDT
[#7]
If you want anything other than the lowest common denominator, rattling, shitty-looking nearly-worn-out parts that look like they were milled by dragging them across concrete, I'd advise looking somewhere besides Sarco.

They are OK for a range beater but that's about it.
7/30/2007 8:31:24 AM EDT
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If you want anything other than the lowest common denominator, rattling, shitty-looking nearly-worn-out parts that look like they were milled by dragging them across concrete, I'd advise looking somewhere besides Sarco.

They are OK for a range beater but that's about it.

I disagree with this statement. I found no used parts, all were new. And most did just drop in, with minimal fitting. Now I'm no Rep. for Sarco, I just happen to have used a couple of the parts kits. Are there better parts, I'm sure there are. But for a 116.00 you can put together a functioning weapon. Will they break sooner than later? Well the jury is still out on that.
7/30/2007 10:18:11 AM EDT
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If you want anything other than the lowest common denominator, rattling, shitty-looking nearly-worn-out parts that look like they were milled by dragging them across concrete, I'd advise looking somewhere besides Sarco.

They are OK for a range beater but that's about it.

I disagree with this statement. I found no used parts, all were new. And most did just drop in, with minimal fitting. Now I'm no Rep. for Sarco, I just happen to have used a couple of the parts kits. Are there better parts, I'm sure there are. But for a 116.00 you can put together a functioning weapon. Will they break sooner than later? Well the jury is still out on that.


There were definitely used parts in mine, and some that were so shitty I couldn't use them.  At the end of the day, it's all luck of the draw.  I don't think you can count on getting the same kit twice from Sarco, so that's why I advise staying away.
7/30/2007 8:48:01 PM EDT
[#10]
Well there is truth in that each kit might be differant! 1st one I got had a flat MShousingand narrow hammer. The 2nd one had an arched housing and wide hammer. Who bags these parts? I'm curious as to how they bag up the individual parts kits? I just used the stuff I wanted out of them anyway, I left the hammers alone, I installed commander style, and GPsafetys, didn't use those either. Mainly pins and springs and barrel.

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If you want anything other than the lowest common denominator, rattling, shitty-looking nearly-worn-out parts that look like they were milled by dragging them across concrete, I'd advise looking somewhere besides Sarco.

They are OK for a range beater but that's about it.

I disagree with this statement. I found no used parts, all were new. And most did just drop in, with minimal fitting. Now I'm no Rep. for Sarco, I just happen to have used a couple of the parts kits. Are there better parts, I'm sure there are. But for a 116.00 you can put together a functioning weapon. Will they break sooner than later? Well the jury is still out on that.


There were definitely used parts in mine, and some that were so shitty I couldn't use them.  At the end of the day, it's all luck of the draw.  I don't think you can count on getting the same kit twice from Sarco, so that's why I advise staying away.
7/31/2007 6:03:21 AM EDT
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Who bags these parts? I'm curious as to how they bag up the individual parts kits?


I truly believe they just have a pile of parts sitting in a dark corner somewhere, and they just sweep some up off the floor and bag them.
7/31/2007 6:09:16 AM EDT
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+1911

george is a good guy and his parts are top quality...
7/31/2007 8:36:38 AM EDT
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Who bags these parts? I'm curious as to how they bag up the individual parts kits?


I truly believe they just have a pile of parts sitting in a dark corner somewhere, and they just sweep some up off the floor and bag them.

Your probably right, for that price, you can't expect too much. My plan was always to swap out parts as funds came through, or breakage.