Re: Larue OBR 18"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Krazny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was waiting on an 18 inch OBR since Mid November. At the time of order, I was told 4-6 weeks to delivery.
Mid February rolls around, I call them for more information, and I was told 3-4 more weeks.
April 1 comes and goes, and I contact them again. No information, no ETA.
Called them last week. I finally find out why my order is 23 weeks overdue. Was told I am in the first batch of civilian guns after their current contract is completed. When I ask when that is, I am not given an ETA. The tone of the conversation indicated it would be 6 weeks or more, barring any additional .mil or LE orders.
My new SR-25EC arrives later this week.
Don't get me wrong. The OBR is one hell of an impressive rifle. Its accurate, well made, and reliable. It's reputation as a good rifle is well deserved. Problem is, the greatest gun in the world doesn't do me a damn bit of good if its never delivered. Combine that with a screaming price on an in stock ready to ship alternative, and its a no brainer on my part.
I wouldn't be nearly as irritated by the whole thing if LT had simply sent out an email, or communicated to me that the delivery date had been bumped out to accommodate a .mil or .LE run. I completely understand that they would want to get the rifle into the hands of those who go into harms way. But at least tell me that's whats going on. Instead, I had no information as to why my 6 week order is taking 6 months, and no realistic ETA when the order would be completed.
It's going to be interesting going forward, as they had a huge number of orders for 5.56 and 7.62 guns before they opened up preorders for the PredaTOBR, and when they started that list their order system crashed from the incoming volume. To those of you who recently placed your orders, settle in for the long haul. There's a thread over on ARFCOM, where one of the members has been tracking when and what guys order, and when its been delivered. Interesting reading.
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What mil order? Not totally calling bs but the OBR is not an M gun.
