Hero Rifles Update

Posted: 3/8/2002 12:43:12 PM EDT

As some of you know, there was a problem communicating with the mfgr we first placed the Hero Rifles with. After trying many months by phone and fax without response, we had to move the order to another mfgr.

ArmaLite has accepted the project and our purchase order. When they found out more about the reason for this project; for members of AR15.COM to honor 5 of their own members who worked so hard in NYC after 9/11, they upgraded the rifle to a Eagle A10.

Since many of the officers are trying to make AR15.COM’s Black Rifle Convention and ArmaLite is a sponsor/vendor, we think it would be nice for the Admins of AR15.COM & ArmaLite to make the presentation to those officers at the convention. Those who can’t make the convention we will send to their FFL when they are available.

Ed, since there will be a few firearms magazines covering the convention, you better keep Goatboy sober for this presentation. Then he can fall down & miss his door prize, which I will be happy to win in his place.

Posted: 3/8/2002 12:56:21 PM EDT

[#1]

Now wait one second! Ok... you can contnue now...

[=D]

I promise to not get drunk until AFTER the presentation... well maybe... so whose drinking with me anyhow???

]=)

Posted: 3/8/2002 12:58:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Well Duh!! [beer]

Posted: 3/8/2002 3:43:47 PM EDT

[#3]

Count me in. [}:D]

Posted: 3/8/2002 7:12:21 PM EDT

[#4]

I recently purchased an M15 from Armalite. After reading this thread, I'm doubly glad that I gave them my business.

BTW, the rifle arrived ahead of schedule, looks great, and groups like a wet dream!

Posted: 3/8/2002 8:35:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Grinning Bear:
Ed, since there will be a few firearms magazines covering the convention, you better keep Goatboy sober for this presentation.
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]=) :
I promise to not get drunk until AFTER the presentation... well maybe... so whose drinking with me anyhow?

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Oh chit!
I was thinking about showing up anyway, but this is blackmail.
I HAVE to try to make this damned trip now! [:D]

Posted: 3/8/2002 9:19:55 PM EDT

[#6]

That's nothing!

At last year's Campy Fest, when I first met most of the guys including Tim & John, I got a wee bit loaded and was making quite an ass of myself! [=D]

Then there was the trip down to Dallas where I met a few other guys and put the Campyfest stories to shame!!! Just ask DonR! We had a BLAST!!! (And that includes the sober machinegun shooting!)

]=)

Posted: 3/9/2002 3:10:14 AM EDT

[#7]

Thanks for the update Grin&Barrett. I was actually wondering what was up with that. I don't have any vacation time to hit the BRC this year but will probably go to Campybobs since I will be reset to 4 weeks vaca by then. If you guys throw another BRC party next year I will be there!

Posted: 3/9/2002 9:42:41 AM EDT

[#8]

Drinking is one thing.Getting drunk is another!

When you get drunk, you make an ass of yourself, and a number of things can go wrong in a group.
Not to mention the vomiting that often accompanies excessive alcohol consumption.

In other words:
[b]If you are going to get drunk....any of you...please,stay the hell away from me,and stay away from any weapon.....not just firearms![/b]

Getting drunk in public and in the presence of children and wives is not a good idea.
Wait until you are in your tent,room,etc before you become inhibriated,so you can "sleep it off" the following morning!

Posted: 3/9/2002 10:48:00 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
. . . before you become inhibriated, . . .

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My first car was a '67 Mustang Fastback 2+2. It was inhibriated. Fast little sucker. [;D]

Posted: 3/9/2002 11:00:46 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Drinking is one thing.Getting drunk is another!

When you get drunk, you make an ass of yourself, and a number of things can go wrong in a group.
Not to mention the vomiting that often accompanies excessive alcohol consumption.

In other words:
[b]If you are going to get drunk....any of you...please,stay the hell away from me,and stay away from any weapon.....not just firearms![/b]

Getting drunk in public and in the presence of children and wives is not a good idea.
Wait until you are in your tent,room,etc before you become inhibriated,so you can "sleep it off" the following morning!

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Is this what a wet towel sounds like in writing? [:D]

Ray told me about the upgrade in rifles. Its nice that you guys took such good care of him and the others! Good job guys, they deserve it!

Posted: 3/9/2002 11:06:10 AM EDT

[#11]

I looked on Armalite's website, and I couldn't find an "Eagle A10" anywhere. Anyone post a link with a pic and some specs?

-Gloftoe

Posted: 3/9/2002 12:04:48 PM EDT

[#12]

Gloftoe,
When you go the Armalite web site, check the advertisement section. If you have adobe acrobat, you can download pictures of the Eagle line.HTH

Posted: 3/9/2002 1:42:51 PM EDT

[#13]

Oh cool! They're getting AR-10s?!?! That's a hell of a sweet deal. I hope everything goes well with it this time. Anyone know the exact model they'll be getting?

-Gloftoe

Posted: 3/9/2002 3:53:09 PM EDT

[#14]

Eagle arms a-10......hhmmmm....just a TAD larger than a rra std or stripped model.............CONGRATS ARMALITE......ONCE AGAIN YOU PROVE THAT YOU ARE #1........(the original is still the best!).........[heavy]
(all my ar`s may not have green furniture.......BUT all my ar recievers will say..."ARMALITE"...)

Posted: 3/9/2002 7:18:06 PM EDT

[#15]

The fact that Armalite cared enough to pick up this project is great. The fact that they chose to upgrade these to AR10s speaks volumes about their commitment to shooters, and their pride in our heroes. Thank You Armalite.

Posted: 3/10/2002 11:28:13 AM EDT

[#16]

That is great news for our heroes, they truly deserve something special and that upgraded weapon certainly fits the bill!. Armalite is very cool in my book.

Posted: 3/10/2002 5:53:21 PM EDT

[#17]

Way to go, Mr. Westrom. A very honorable gesture on the part of Armalite. My already high pride of ownership factor for my Armalite just went up even more.

Posted: 3/10/2002 7:43:12 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Way to go, Mr. Westrom. A very honorable gesture on the part of Armalite. My already high pride of ownership factor for my Armalite just went up even more.

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i could not agree more!!

mike

Posted: 3/11/2002 8:44:22 AM EDT

[#19]

I appreciate the understanding for the delay. It is unfortunate this project was delayed at the original source but it was turned out for the best.

A unexpected positive is I 've learned which mfrs are more responsive to us (AR15.COM & Castle), value our business and act in a professional business manner.

Posted: 3/11/2002 12:31:42 PM EDT

[#20]

ummm topic got untacked!

Posted: 3/11/2002 3:26:51 PM EDT

[#21]

Well, before it goes away, let me just say that this seals it - I must now put an AR10 on my "to buy" list. Thanks Armalite, and thanks John, Tim, and the gang. And most of all, THANK YOU to all the NY guys!!!!!! You will always be heros in my book!

Posted: 3/11/2002 3:38:29 PM EDT

[#22]

GOATBOY and Grin-N-Barret and Tom of OLY...I drink to You and with You!!!!

Posted: 3/11/2002 3:42:33 PM EDT

[#23]

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GOATBOY and Grin-N-Barret and Tom of OLY...I drink to You and with You!!!!

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Although he's a great guy and all what does Tom at OLY have to do with Armalite giving our guys AR10s??

Posted: 3/11/2002 3:54:09 PM EDT

[#24]

Tom is the MAN (technically speaking) from Armalite..just a little respect for his service to the shooting community, as well as those previously mentioned!