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Posted: 10/12/2018 12:14:17 PM EDT

[#1]

About 15 days until I can get a full refund from Bud's. I'd rather ponder what I should get with that money than when, or if, PTR and Buds will ship me a rifle.

Posted: 10/12/2018 4:14:31 PM EDT

[#2]

If you wanna get a refund just get it. But there is no reason to believe that the rifles won’t be built and shipped, PTR is a reputable company.

Posted: 10/12/2018 4:50:53 PM EDT

[#3]

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If you wanna get a refund just get it. But there is no reason to believe that the rifles won’t be built and shipped, PTR is a reputable company.

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Once my 90 days are up, I will. There is a month's worth of wait time so far, beyond the tentative time advertised, that shows there is a reason to doubt.

Buds has already proven they do not adhere to their reserve queue order so who knows what else they capable of.

Posted: 10/13/2018 9:57:56 AM EDT

[#4]

PTR already said the hold up is on their end.

The shitty part is the entire lack of communication from Buds. That pisses me off more than anything.

You try to call them, they still don't/won't give out any information. That's no way to run a business, especially factoring the scale of customers who put in pre-orders.

Posted: 10/13/2018 10:47:19 AM EDT

[#5]

Though I’m only a bystander, I seriously doubt this is going to become another Desert Tech MDR fiasco. Bud’s and PTR are reputable companies IMO. If I were nervous and wanted to eject I’d request a refund at the appropriate time and chalk it up as a wash. A little communication on either Bud’s or PTR’s part would quell the nervousness. One of them seriously under estimated the tentative ad date of “Late August/Early September” and owes buyers a little communication IMO.
I’d only start to worry, as in the Desert Tech situation, if there’s situations of “your refund is in the mail” followed by “oh! You never got it? It must’ve gotten lost in the mail.”

Posted: 10/13/2018 11:50:24 AM EDT

[#6]

Well, if there's cancellations I'm jumping on the ones that free up.

While mine is currently en route back to PTR (mag catch issue, just barely won't accept several HK factory mags but works fine with the 40 and Promags), the rifle itself was put together and finished beautifully and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.

Posted: 10/13/2018 2:25:32 PM EDT

[#7]

A portion of the issue is the hurricane that hit NC. I think PTR might still be closed down? I called 3 times this week and it went to voicemail every time, even under different extensions to different departments.

Posted: 10/13/2018 3:18:25 PM EDT

[#8]

I agree it’s the hurricane. I’ve been through a similar storm and didn’t have power or cell phone service for nearly 30 days. Perhaps a little communication from Bud’s on behalf of PTR would go a long way to settle the nerves of people waiting. Personally, if I were in line I wouldn’t be bothered, I highly doubt companies like Bud’s or PTR wouldn’t make good on this. Honestly, if they re-opened the buy at this point I’d be really tempted again. If there was a paddle mag release, I would’ve jumped on this deal. I have enough HK parts laying around to set it up to my liking. A $550 roller lock backed buy a lifetime warranty is a rare thing.

Posted: 10/13/2018 6:24:07 PM EDT

[#9]

They're open, just busy.

Posted: 10/15/2018 9:58:11 AM EDT

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Well, if there's cancellations I'm jumping on the ones that free up.

While mine is currently en route back to PTR (mag catch issue, just barely won't accept several HK factory mags but works fine with the 40 and Promags), the rifle itself was put together and finished beautifully and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.

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You should let someone who didn't get on the pre-order get one before getting a 2nd

Posted: 10/16/2018 8:28:33 PM EDT

[#11]

I ordered on 7/27 at 20:00 eastern time. I couldn't pass up on a PTR built C93 for $549. Definitely is hard to keep waiting, but I guess I don't have much other option at this point. These are easily $750-800 rifles being built by PTR. Definitely a steal imo.

Posted: 10/17/2018 6:36:53 PM EDT

[#12]

Emailed PTR today, they said they sent out a shipment on Friday and another yesterday. So buds should be sending out some soon in some random nonsense order.

Posted: 10/17/2018 6:58:10 PM EDT

[#13]

Thanks for the update

Posted: 10/17/2018 10:15:04 PM EDT

[#14]

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Emailed PTR today, they said they sent out a shipment on Friday and another yesterday. So buds should be sending out some soon in some random nonsense order.

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That's fantastic news, of course I'm headed out of State on vacation starting Saturday so with my luck it will arrive at my FFL when I'm gone.

Posted: 10/17/2018 10:49:06 PM EDT

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That's fantastic news, of course I'm headed out of State on vacation starting Saturday so with my luck it will arrive at my FFL when I'm gone.

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I mean that's better than it not arriving. At least it will be waiting for you when you get back.

Posted: 10/18/2018 5:43:21 AM EDT

[#16]

I'll believe it when I see the tracking number from Bud's.

Edit:....and it looks like that might actually happen today.

Posted: 10/18/2018 12:13:37 PM EDT

[#17]

I just got my shipping notification! Finally!

Posted: 10/18/2018 12:27:57 PM EDT

[#18]

As a filthy 27th'er, I got mine as well. Finally.

Posted: 10/18/2018 2:43:02 PM EDT

[#19]

I ordered 27th as well and mine is inbound as well.

Posted: 10/18/2018 3:04:17 PM EDT

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I mean that's better than it not arriving. At least it will be waiting for you when you get back.

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I was just playing around, I'm good :)

It sounds as if they have their shipping order fixed! Lots of 27ers receiving notices today.

On the 27th I talked myself out of ordering saying I didn't need one but the morning of the 28th I had come to my senses

Posted: 10/18/2018 3:25:41 PM EDT

[#21]

Shipping notice just arrived.

Posted: 10/18/2018 5:08:37 PM EDT

[#22]

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Me too...

Posted: 10/18/2018 5:36:24 PM EDT

[#23]

Ordered on the 27th and got my shipping notification today as well. Started ordering some more stuff to arrive around the same time as the rifle hopefully. Bipod, latest mag catch, clipped and pinned navy style trigger housing.

Already have some magazines and the parts to install the paddle release that I ordered months ago...

Posted: 10/18/2018 9:30:47 PM EDT

[#24]

Still nothing for me. I ordered on the 29th.

Posted: 10/18/2018 10:34:08 PM EDT

[#25]

My rifle is on the way back to me as well. Hoping they were able to figure the issue out.

Posted: 10/19/2018 9:04:43 AM EDT

[#26]

Tracking number said Tuesday delivery this morning.

Posted: 10/19/2018 2:48:07 PM EDT

[#27]

Ordered on the 27th, still nothing.

Posted: 10/19/2018 7:42:50 PM EDT

[#28]

Are there any left?

Any pics of recently received examples?

Posted: 10/19/2018 8:40:34 PM EDT

[#29]

None left unless someone cancels their order (which could happen starting an a week or so due to that being 90 days, when buds issues a full refund of you want it).

Here's a link to pictures someone took of theirs

https://imgur.com/a/JnFYzfw

Posted: 10/19/2018 9:18:49 PM EDT

[#30]

That actually looks pretty clean.

Posted: 10/19/2018 9:39:46 PM EDT

[#31]

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Any pics of recently received examples?

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Buds has said they sold a certain amount at a discounted pre order price and they held some back for retail sale later on assuming at a higher price.

Posted: 10/19/2018 9:55:30 PM EDT

[#32]

PTR did a great job on the builds and the finish.

Posted: 10/23/2018 9:33:16 AM EDT

[#33]

Finally, my order is now in the shipping department!

Posted: 10/23/2018 9:43:26 AM EDT

[#34]

Finally shot my first 93 I received in August. I ran 120 rounds through her and used HK 30, ProMag 20, and the 40 Alum. that came with it with no issues. I fired Fed. M855 and she ran flawlessly. The HK30 was hard to insert before, but loosened up after a few dozen rounds. Overall I am very pleased and she is a sweet shooter. I just received notification that my second one has moved to shipping.

Posted: 10/23/2018 10:48:12 AM EDT

[#35]

Just received notice my order has moved to shipping. Ordered early in the morning of 28th.

Posted: 10/23/2018 11:22:32 AM EDT

[#36]

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Ordered on the 27th.
NOT happy with Bud’s CS.

Posted: 10/23/2018 4:39:17 PM EDT

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Ordered on the 27th.
NOT happy with Bud’s CS.

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I ordered the 29th and mine hasn't budged. Maybe his is an anomaly, or maybe buds just doesn't give af

Posted: 10/23/2018 5:53:09 PM EDT

[#38]

Mine's still just sitting with "Reserve Order" status as well. Ordered on the 29th. Guess it will get here eventually.

Posted: 10/23/2018 6:45:12 PM EDT

[#39]

Mine is on "Reserve Order" status. I ordered on the 29th.

I am not worried about when it gets to me. It will eventually.

Posted: 10/23/2018 8:52:10 PM EDT

[#40]

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Just received notice my order has moved to shipping. Ordered early in the morning of 28th.

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Ditto

Posted: 10/23/2018 10:01:19 PM EDT

[#41]

Got my rifle a few hours ago. Arrived oily as hell with 1 surplus 40rd mag and a carry handle like all the others. Bolt gap measured out to around 0.020 out of the box. But my two HK 30rd magazines do not seat and the 20rd ProMag did not seat either (didn't expect it to anyways), only the 40rd magazine included functioned fine. I replaced the magazine catch with the latest generation and still no go on the other magazines. I filed the ProMag to seat at least but now I am stuck with $140 worth of magazines I can't currently use.

I added a clipped and pinned G3/HK91/PTR 91 navy trigger housing that I cut down to fit. However, I had to beat the trigger housing on with a rubber mallet to fit on completely. I don't know if its a shelf size difference or the clipping was made too narrow but it fits pretty damn snug now, heh. Also added a bipod too, makes a heavy gun heavier but I like the aesthetics and it seems functional enough. I don't know if I will follow through with adding a paddle mag release. The C93 shelf looks different than the few pics of other C93 shelves I had seen before. It has a hollowed out dip approximately where you would have to drill.

Pic of the shelf:

Pic of the rifle in question:

Posted: 10/24/2018 12:49:11 AM EDT

[#42]

I sent mine back to PTR (they paid shipping both ways) because HK 30s and one 40 I picked up elsewhere did not lock in (just barely). They adjusted it and sent it back with a 2 day turnaround and now all mags lock in. I have not tested it yet but there's no reason it shouldn't work.

The Promag did fit out of the box.

FWIW, this apparently was a common problem with C93 receivers.

Contact PTR CS and they'll take care of it.

Posted: 10/24/2018 10:37:07 AM EDT

[#43]

Not too thrilled with that hollowed out shelf. I wonder if a paddle mag will still be able to be installed?

Hard to tell, but it looks like the paddle wont have any metal to butt up against and will flap around.

Posted: 10/24/2018 10:52:17 AM EDT

[#44]

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Finally shot my first 93 I received in August. I ran 120 rounds through her and used HK 30, ProMag 20, and the 40 Alum. that came with it with no issues. I fired Fed. M855 and she ran flawlessly. The HK30 was hard to insert before, but loosened up after a few dozen rounds. Overall I am very pleased and she is a sweet shooter. I just received notification that my second one has moved to shipping.

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Received Tracking # for 2nd Rifle. Expected delivery is Friday.

Posted: 10/24/2018 11:42:30 AM EDT

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I ordered the 29th and mine hasn't budged. Maybe his is an anomaly, or maybe buds just doesn't give af

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moved into shipping 10/24

Posted: 10/24/2018 12:06:09 PM EDT

[#46]

Looks like one already up for sale on GB

Posted: 10/24/2018 12:42:24 PM EDT

[#47]

Holy shit mine moved to shipping finally. Ordered July 29th

Posted: 10/24/2018 1:37:24 PM EDT

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How nice, that's a good way to ruin Buds from doing this again at the price point they were at.

Posted: 10/24/2018 1:52:10 PM EDT

[#49]

Picked mine up today at lunch. Looks nice, very clean PTR finish. ~~The 40rd mag was a little tight. Has the relieved shelf pictured above. We'll see how it does with Promags later.~~ Can almost guarantee the two MKEs I have won't fit but they didn't fit the original C93 either. Also has the bedliner-ed stock set, Century must have bulk-painted those.

For the price, it looks better than my original C93. I'll transfer my upgraded stock, handguards, lower, and flash suppressor from the old to the new and it'll be even betterer.

ETA - Mag well was totally fine. Not sure what I was doing earlier.

MKEs still don't fit though.

Posted: 10/24/2018 2:35:50 PM EDT

[#50]

Are the mke mags easily modified to fit?

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