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Posted: 11/7/2005 5:37:28 PM EDT
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Hello, I am thinking of buying an early version of the SAR-8. I know JLD sells a hammer, sear and cocking tube, and I think ARS sells a copy of the flash hider. Where can I get other good quality US compliance parts? Oh, and do you think $850 is a decent price? Thanks |
I've seen them for anywhere from $600 up to $750 lately, depending on condition. I paid $650 for the one I used to have (and this was back when prices were up) and it came with mucho mags, a bipod, a hard case, a spare extractor and probably a few other extras I've forgotten about. Prices appear to be way down on these lately. Frankly, from the reading I've been doing lately, the PTR sounds like a nicer rifle than the SAR anyway, which is likely why prices are down in my estimation. I of course could be wrong, but I personally wouldn't pay $850 for one. |
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I have to agree with you guys. After looking at compliance parts, adding that to the rifle, plus paying the governor, a ptr-91 is a much better deal. I'm not a collector, I just want one, nice Hk91 style rifle. A ptr with shipping and a twenty dollar transfer is the way to go. |
If we were talking about a greek gun $850 would be a great deal. But I do believe he's talking about one of the aluminum receiver guns with the flat top....not a 3/8 overstamp. For a later SAR....you can look in the EE. There's a guy in the WTT section offering one up already done with the compliance parts for $600. If it's an original greek gun, pay the $850 and never look back. Personally, given the choice between the aluminum receiver gun and a JLD made on FMP tooling...I'd go with the PTR. But like I said, if I got the wrong idea and it's a 3/8 overstamp....get it now. $850 is a great price. ETA: The muzzle device on the later SAR8 is an ABOMINATION. 
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So this gun does NOT have the flat top receiver? If so, you just got a great deal. The last 3/8 I saw was going for $1,100. You should post some pictures! 
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Nope, it's sheetmetal all the way. Only way I will buy one of those ugly alum jobs is to trade it for an M1A when it cracks. The shop I bought it from had $850 on it, and with some asking, and taking a SAR4800 too, it went for $725, out the door, tax included. Glad I saved some loot. The guy said they book high, but there just isn't a market around here. I'll try and post some pics if I can figure out how not to make 'em huge. |
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GLAD YOU WENT W/ THE SAR. THE ONLY PROBLEM I'VE HAD W/ MINE IS THE PAINT JOB FLAKED A LITTLE WHERE IT SAYS EBO MADE IN GREECE. I HEAR THAT GETTING THAT MUZZLE PROTECTOR IS EASY THOUGH I HAVEN'T GOT MINE OFF YET. ARE YOU TAKING IT OFF? LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES. MINE IS SERIAL # 855X BY THE WAY AND I GOT IT LNIB FOR $900 OUT THE DOOR. YOU DID GOOD. |
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