Re: LMT MWS barrel conversion
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bluebear</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OFIS- If you look, I have been a member for over a year. I am in learning mode and haven't felt the need to post here. I am also a little worried that my posts might be critiqued too harshly for some reason.
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I have to agree that the criticism here is sometimes premature or excessive. I think often it stems from a pyschology in which the owner of a different solution than the one being described seems compelled to defned his solution as "better". Or, the owner of the solution being described gets offended that someone else is criticizing his baby. For whatever reason, the excessive criticism seems counterproductive, as it shuts down useful, informative conversations when one or more participants get tired of the repeated beatings and just abandon the discussion.
I for one really appreciate this thread, and have been following it, precisely because I do own an LMT MWSE, have been considering getting a 2nd barrel, have been put off by LMT's lack of availability of s.s. barrels, and thought maybe this aftermarket source might be a solution. But after reading the thread, I don't think so. It would be bad enuogh ordering a barrel and having to wait an UNDETERMINABLE period of time. But it is totally unacceptable to be asked to send your bolt in too, so the rifle itself now becomes unusable for an UNDETERMINABLE period of time. So, I think I'll pass. Thanks for the valuable alert.
I do feel a great deal of empathy for the barrel maker described here. I know what it's like running a small business, and being very often overwhelmed with the sheer number of things that need to be done simulatenosuly. But, customers cannot usually live with lack of communication, delays without notification or good reasons, and generally being asked to "make the seller's problems THEIR problems". Most people find that unattractive. They want a simple, pleasant, reliable experience. If they don't get it in one place, they look for a different place. And sometimes, well-intentioned businesses suffer the consequences. No one wins. Everyone feels bad. The solution that solves it is the business owner steps up and does whatever is required to provide the level of service that customers need. Or, the market takes care of the problem via lack of revenue and profit for the business.
I'd really like a 2nd LMT barrel. But I need to know that I cna get an acceptable combination of service, predictability, and delivery along with the apaprently high quality and fair price. So do most other buyers.
Jim G