Smith and Wesson AR wait times

[adam1122]

Ok, so I ordered an AR from S&W from these guys over 6 weeks ago. So today, I hear the rifle,is back ordered and won't be delivered until 2013. Screw these guys.ci canceled my order and am having a custom AR built that will take 2 weeks.

Smith needs to get their crap in gear or the only lines they will be steeling are wheel guns and M&p pistols.


Not impressed at all. Don't order a smith ar unless you,find it in a shop.

 

[ACE31!]

Re: Smith and Wesson AR wait times

I heard that S&W quality went to hell on the AR's lately.
Better off by far getting a BCM or Colt.

 

[JSTARSZ]

Re: Smith and Wesson AR wait times

that is not a huge loss as there are all kind of AR makers out there including yourself if you want to go that route.

 

[Captain Moroni]

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The only Smiths that I ever sell are the low end sport models. And then only to the guy who only cares about price and just wants a "cheap AR"

 

[USMC mustang]

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I bought a S&W AR three years ago, it was a decent enough gun but I sold it to fund my Noveske SPR. I'd still take the S&W over a Bushmaster or DPMS.

 

[mwilkins]

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I have replaced all but two of the Smith's that I have left with custom builds. They are a decent gun for plinking and shooting hogs or if you just like to burn up rounds. Never had any issues with them but don't think I will ever purchase another over the counter AR.

 

[Oddball Six]

Re: Smith and Wesson AR wait times

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwilkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have replaced all but two of the Smith's that I have left with custom builds. They are a decent gun for plinking and shooting hogs or if you just like to burn up rounds. Never had any issues with them but don't think I will ever purchase another over the counter AR.</div></div>

Custom ARs are addictive.

On the other hand, the S&W M&P15-22 I had was awesome! I would definitely buy one again if I wanted a .22LR trainer/plinker.

 

[mwilkins]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SteelShot11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, so I ordered an AR from S&W from these guys over 6 weeks ago. So today, I hear the rifle,is back ordered and won't be delivered until 2013. Screw these guys.ci canceled my order and am having a custom AR built that will take 2 weeks.

Smith needs to get their crap in gear or the only lines they will be steeling are wheel guns and M&p pistols.


Not impressed at all. Don't order a smith ar unless you,find it in a shop.

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Just found this article. Might be interested in reading as it appears that Ruger has stopped taking new orders all together. S&W is mentioned in the write up as well.

http://freebeacon.com/gun-boom-continues-despite-florida-shooting/

 

[adam1122]

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Yeah, I said screw this BS and decided to have a local company build me an M4 style gun. Daniel defense barrel....spikes tactical upper and lower, bcm bolt carrier group, std 6 position car stock, midwest industries gen 2 quad rail, thread adaptor to use my tbac 30p-1 .308 can on it.....vortex strikefire......decided against themaimpoint pro because this rifle will be used for,self,defense, stell,plates and hogs.

Total cost $950 not including the $45 for several 30rd pmags.

It will be completed in a week and a half andmisma much better weapon part wise at least than the smith.

I'm really dissapointed in smith for having such poor production line times......even if the ar was only $560.

 

[mwilkins]

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I hear ya. You will probably be much happier with the build you are putting together. Nice list of components. Just thought it was interesting to read the statements in the article after this thread was started. Range report when complete......