McMillian WTF?

[mvphilly]

So I was looking to buy a McMillian A1-3 stock that was already set up for a Rem700 S/A. The stock was just like primes no paint so I called them to see if they would paint it. They said they wont open the box even to paint it but I can buy it and then ship it right back to them to have it painted. How fucking lame is that?I just wanted a nice paint job on it and not send it to some dude with a can of Krylon in his basement. They wont do it while its there.

 

[Necessary 3vil]

Ahh, the realization of todays care for a business’s customers…

Why I drink

 

[HeavyAssault]

After talking to McMillan a few different times here's what I know. Their Ready-to-Ship stocks....wait for it....are Ready-to-Ship. I've bought quite a few RTS stocks in the past then recently did a custom order. Never had any issues with their "business practices". Not to mention the customs stocks I ordered...no payment required UNTIL they are ready to ship. WOW...who knew!?

Buy from them or not. It's your money.

 

[Maggot]

So I was looking to buy a McMillian A1-3 stock that was already set up for a Rem700 S/A. The stock was just like primes no paint so I called them to see if they would paint it. They said they wont open the box even to paint it but I can buy it and then ship it right back to them to have it painted. How fucking lame is that?I just wanted a nice paint job on it and not send it to some dude with a can of Krylon in his basement. They wont do it while its there.

This is a stock Magpul Hunter my buddy did in his basement with several cans of Krylon. I think its great.

 

[Bender]

Send it to LRI for real paint work

 

[Jrb572]

So I was looking to buy a McMillian A1-3 stock that was already set up for a Rem700 S/A. The stock was just like primes no paint so I called them to see if they would paint it. They said they wont open the box even to paint it but I can buy it and then ship it right back to them to have it painted. How fucking lame is that?I just wanted a nice paint job on it and not send it to some dude with a can of Krylon in his basement. They wont do it while its there.

Few years back I bought a ready to go stock and wanted flush cups installed. They basically told me the same thing.

Have them ship it to Custom Gun Coatings @Short-bus he does really nice work.

 

[n2ishun]

My question...
Why does no one remember who originated the synthetic stock.....for the military too ?

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[FWoo45]

Just get drunk and break out the rattle cans.

 

[corsairpilot62]

Rattle can it. Or order a custom stock. (Probably would just pull the ready to ship one and paint it)

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Just get drunk and break out the rattle cans.

That’s what I did with my McMillan,

 

[Maggot]

Just get drunk and break out the rattle cans.

It's not quite a rainbow but this might work for him.

 

[mvphilly]

This is a stock Magpul Hunter my buddy did in his basement with several cans of Krylon. I think its great.

What does he charge.?

 

[mvphilly]

After talking to McMillan a few different times here's what I know. Their Ready-to-Ship stocks....wait for it....are Ready-to-Ship. I've bought quite a few RTS stocks in the past then recently did a custom order. Never had any issues with their "business practices". Not to mention the customs stocks I ordered...no payment required UNTIL they are ready to ship. WOW...who knew!?

Buy from them or not. It's your money.

So a razor blade to the side of a box and then some paint then some packing tape is a chore for them for a 1k purchase?Wow who would have thunk it.

 

[Maggot]

What does he charge.?

H just did that one for himself. Ill ask if he'd do another.

 

[Stevo86]

That’s what I did with my McMillan,

Glad to see you posting again!!!

Edit: dammit I thought u was @1J04

 

[HeavyAssault]

So a razor blade to the side of a box and then some paint then some packing tape is a chore for them for a 1k purchase?Wow who would have thunk it.

Can you post a link??? Cause this $1000 stock I got to see.

 

[abn31c]

This is a stock Magpul Hunter my buddy did in his basement with several cans of Krylon. I think its great.

I'm guessing you huffed all the green, coulda used some more....

 

[armorpl8chikn]

Are you a teacher? That whole those who can, do....
Can't paint it yourself huh?
Wait...what was i thinkin?
People who buy thousand dollar gun stocks don't be doin no paintin!

 

[armorpl8chikn]

What does he charge.?

@Maggot I'd get on this. Got a high roller up in dis bitch.

 

[HeavyAssault]

See I went through the mental struggles. I wanted a RTS stock as well.....then I bought a % off Cert on the PX here. Asked tons of questions to McMillan CS. Must have talked or asked the same questions 10x to the same guy. So I placed a custom order WITH MY paint selection, MORE options, and it was cheaper than the RTS stocks. WOW.....less than 60 days to my door. Awesome. I'm happy. SO happy I bought two stocks....

Does any business take full on custom orders, NOT requiring any from of payment, AND only when the custom order is finished are you required to pay???
Now....think for a minute....where do all these RTS stocks come from???

Spend your money how you want, or don't do it at all.

 

[Bullfrog08]

We live in a different world. Most businesses feel like they are already doing you a favor just by selling you a product.

Its why I only buy certain things from certain companies.

If they have a product you really want, buy it, then find somebody who needs the work, and have them paint it for you.

I try not to support companys that dont give a shit about customer service.

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Glad to see you posting again!!!

Edit: dammit I thought u was @1J04

Haha!! Finally got someone with it!

 

[Nomad Farrier]

They were bought out. Not the same original owners.

 

[Jgunner]

Hmmm. I had a terrible experience with them. Took longer than it should have, expected. Ordered a carbon stock with no paint, got primered, so they offered me paint and when i went to do it they said they no longer had a guy to do it! Sock came in way heavier than they told me as well. Everything was approved by mcmillan themselves, before ordering. I also live local to them.

 

[FWoo45]

They were bought out. Not the same original owners.

Aren't they now owned by the same douche nozzle that jacked up the price of a certain economical action that everyone threw a fit about a few months back?

 

[Alabama556]

I have a 25 year old brown precision lightweight hunting stock on a 243 ackley and it as good as they get. The reason I never bought another is they are so damn expensive ( sending them action and bottom metal and let them do the stock, painting, and bedding).

When I got mine I think they were based out of California. They did a great job.

 

[psharon78]

I've had two custom stocks ordered from McMillan. Process went smoothly. Never went with a ready to ship stock

 

[mvphilly]

Are you a teacher? That whole those who can, do....
Can't paint it yourself huh?
Wait...what was i thinkin?
People who buy thousand dollar gun stocks don't be doin no paintin!

I am sure I can do a solid color myself but not a pattern.

 

[armorpl8chikn]

I am sure I can do a solid color myself but not a pattern.

Dude...it is the easiest thing in the world. Anything is a stencil...literally anything.
I can prove to you an idiot that never took an art class, and can't draw a decent stick figure can paint.

Now get crackin, or turn in your man card.
If you make a mistake....just paint over it and start again.

Edit:
If you like the skulls, order a "lucky 13" stencil kit. Put down light base coat, stencil with a darker shade, then shadow with contrasting shade. Its easy.

 

[Threadcutter308]

Back to the original point.........

I strongly suspect that McMillan is trying to discourage people that want customs from raiding the RTS stock and basically "cutting in line".

I make no judgement on whether they are right or wrong, just speculating on what I think is going on.

I'm not in the market for a stock, but when I bought my Manners, I would have liked to have seen them staff up and produce stocks in less than the 6 or 8 months that they took for delivery. But, I am almost certain they run their ship like they do in order to keep their workforce stable. That's the other side of the coin and I guess I can understand it.

 

[armorpl8chikn]

Back to the original point.........

I strongly suspect that McMillan is trying to discourage people that want customs from raiding the RTS stock and basically "cutting in line".

I make no judgement on whether they are right or wrong, just speculating on what I think is going on.

I'm not in the market for a stock, but when I bought my Manners, I would have liked to have seen them staff up and produce stocks in less than the 6 or 8 months that they took for delivery. But, I am almost certain they run their ship like they do in order to keep their workforce stable. That's the other side of the coin and I guess I can understand it.

^^^This

 

[Trigger Monkey]

In fairness to McMillan they also state pretty clearly "McMillan will not perform any addition inletting or modifications to this stock." in the descriptions.