Re: Current LMT production quality
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJY65</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CobraCutter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJY65</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CobraCutter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its LMT, why would you even ask such a silly question.
Have you seen any evidence that their quality control has gone down, or any indication it will?
Why don't you ask GAP or KAC if they are going to cut corners because that's what you are saying here. </div></div>
I have no such evidence and didn't imply that I did. I simply wanted to get some feedback from individuals with recent experience. I'm glad to hear that LMT is maintaining high standards. There certainly have been plenty of reputable companies in the past that have not done so. </div></div>
Why do you even ask?
What reputable companies have "not done so"?
Sounds like your either drumming up hearsay or trying to bump post counts.
How about you wait until you get your rifle, go put 1000 rounds through it and if you have a problem, then ask the same question. </div></div>
CobraCutter,
I'm not sure what part of my question you find so offensive that you feel the need to respond in a hostile manner. I guess having nearly $3000 on the line for an unseen purchase always makes me a little concerned. Nothing specific to LMT or I wouldn't have ordered one in the first place.
As far as other companies slipping in quality, I think there are a fair number. When I started shooting ARs, everyone recommended buying one of the ABCs. Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt. They were considered the best. Now, I doubt that many would still include Bushmaster in that group.
Going back a bit further, Winchester was one of the most respected gunmakers in the US prior to 1964. A change in manufacturing standards and quality alienated an entire generation of gun buyers.
Once again, I am not implying anything about the current production at LMT. I don't know. That's why I asked. </div></div>
So my question is, Why are you blindly making $3000 purchases then coming around here trying to justify the purchase? Did you not research it before hand? Are you just bored? Simple research and use of the search feature on this site or even google would tell you what you need to know.
Unless you have reason to belive that LMT is putting out substandard product, you are drumming up unneeded alarm. I know there are alot of new people to the shooting industry due to recent events, but please do your research.
FYI, There is nothing wrong with Armalite, Bushmaster or Colt. IN fact, colt is the standard. Armalite makes a nice rifle and Bushmaster is fine as long as you aren't running them too hard. For the money however, there is no need to buy Arma or Bushmaster, as companies like BCM/KAC/DD/LMT/Colt all make a better product around the same price.
I hunt with a post 64 winchester 70 everyear. Doesn't seem to have any problem killing deer. Changing manufacturing techniques and putting out broken or malfunctioning products is apples to space shuttles.
I go back to my origonal statement. Feel free to go ask George Gardner if he is cutting corners because of his Year+ backlog of rifles. Your doing the same thing to a manufacture that is proven to be one of the best in the game.
