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Where are all the Noveske Lowers?

reewik

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  • Jun 8, 2009
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    I have looked at every trusted site out there. I assume they are back ordered but man it’s a hard duck to find. I am not posting a WTB because of scammers. Just wondering is anyone else experiencing the same issue.
     
    I have looked at every trusted site out there. I assume they are back ordered but man it’s a hard duck to find. I am not posting a WTB because of scammers. Just wondering is anyone else experiencing the same issue.

    Considering the supply issues, I would assume most are going towards complete rifles and the few that are trickling out end up being dumped on gunbroker.
     
    Noveske went down with John.

    Don’t build them like they used too.
    I’ve heard the same thing about Colt, SA Custom Shop 1911s, GE refrigerators, Ford automobiles, etc.

    Seems to be a staple in human culture that “older” stuff is better than the new stuff - which is interesting because I don’t carry a few quarts of oil in my trunk like my dad had to for his Lincoln. My fridge now connects to the internet and Colt has free floated mid lengths for sale.
     
    I’ve heard the same thing about Colt, SA Custom Shop 1911s, GE refrigerators, Ford automobiles, etc.

    Seems to be a staple in human culture that “older” stuff is better than the new stuff - which is interesting because I don’t carry a few quarts of oil in my trunk like my dad had to for his Lincoln. My fridge now connects to the internet and Colt has free floated mid lengths for sale.
    Ok after thinking about this for a minute. It’s not so much that they have dropped off as many more companies have caught up to them IMO. Kind of like Larue WAS king in the 2000’s and then replaced by virtually almost every manufacture lol.
     
    Ok after thinking about this for a minute. It’s not so much that they have dropped off as many more companies have caught up to them IMO. Kind of like Larue WAS king in the 2000’s and then replaced by virtually almost every manufacture lol.
    Evolution of manufacturing, economy and consumers... The culture changes similar to the computer gaming world... Started with Pong and look where it is today.... The culture wants fast, cheap and a lifetime warranty. How's that working out ?
    As Hank Jr said "A shotgun, a rifle and a 4 wheel drive..."......... remember the 45 ;)
     
    So, back to the topic at hand, I was going to pick up one of their Gen 4 lowers when they were first announced because I'm an ambi lower enthusiast, but by the time they actually came out, the right side bolt catch/release had been changed to just a bolt release like numerous other designs on the market. I can get that from other manufacturers at half the price.
     
    Ok after thinking about this for a minute. It’s not so much that they have dropped off as many more companies have caught up to them IMO. Kind of like Larue WAS king in the 2000’s and then replaced by virtually almost every manufacture lol.
    Don’t let a Texan hear you say that last part lol

    But good points all around. Hasn’t considered that. And for $3000+? Lol. Get out Noveske
     
    So, back to the topic at hand, I was going to pick up one of their Gen 4 lowers when they were first announced because I'm an ambi lower enthusiast, but by the time they actually came out, the right side bolt catch/release had been changed to just a bolt release like numerous other designs on the market. I can get that from other manufacturers at half the price.
    Yep, history repeating itself... I should have bought that 1964 Mustang in late '64. I waited for improvements. I should have bought that SS 396 Camaro in 1969.... Waited for the 427.... Got married, started a family.... The American dream.

    If you find that "special something" today.... Buy now or cry later.
     
    Don’t let a Texan hear you say that last part lol

    But good points all around. Hasn’t considered that. And for $3000+? Lol. Get out Noveske
    I AM a Texan. Larue went stagnant and treated his customers like shit.

    Yea I said it lol.

    For ambi lowers I’m a big fan of the ADM especially now they do the slick sided ones with no mag well markings.
     
    I AM a Texan. Larue went stagnant and treated his customers like shit.

    Yea I said it lol.

    For ambi lowers I’m a big fan of the ADM especially now they do the slick sided ones with no mag well markings.

    His uppers are nice but he mainly gets worshipped by people for his cheaper than Geissele triggers (MBT). I stopped giving a shit about Larue when they refused to fix their fuck up on a predatobr.
     
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    Evolution of manufacturing, economy and consumers... The culture changes similar to the computer gaming world... Started with Pong and look where it is today.... The culture wants fast, cheap and a lifetime warranty. How's that working out ?
    As Hank Jr said "A shotgun, a rifle and a 4 wheel drive..."......... remember the 45 ;)

    Like you would know a single thing about actually manufacturing anything.
     
    Do you follow them on Facebook or instagram?

    They released a bunch the newest Gen lowers (full ambi) a month and a half back. Directly from their website. They were available for while. May be worth a follow if you’re interested. Kind of wish I would’ve bought one, but they’re pricey.

    FWIW, I have one of the milled versions with the flared out magwell. Ambi would’ve been nice
     
    Wow!!

    Man, going off memory I thought they were around $350 for a stripped lower from Noveske direct, which is a little high, but they are full ambi versions of a high end lower so I didn’t think it was too bad.

    But 650 or 800?? WTF! Yeah, I’d wait till they’re back in stock. Prob won’t be too long. It’s hard to sell anything gun related right now. All the hard to find shit is coming back in stock.
     
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    I am in no real hurry to get one and can wait out the huge hike in price. I am not the guy to spend double because it is out of stock. I am also not the guy that sells one for double the price knowing they are out of stock. I do not have anything negative to say about anyone that does either because that is just how it is. I have a lower I can run it on for now. I really do appreciate all of you who have put the time and effort into commenting legitimate information on this thread.
     
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    I am in no real hurry to get one and can wait out the huge hike in price. I am not the guy to spend double because it is out of stock. I am also not the guy that sells one for double the price knowing they are out of stock. I do not have anything negative to say about anyone that does either because that is just how it is. I have a lower I can run it on for now. I really do appreciate all of you who have put the time and effort into commenting legitimate information on this thread.
    Stay on their email list. Almost guarantee they'll have more lowers for Labor Day.
     
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    Don’t let a Texan hear you say that last part lol

    But good points all around. Hasn’t considered that. And for $3000+? Lol. Get out Noveske

    As a Texan, I don't think highly of larue at all. The owners antics soured me on all of it years ago. Like said before,their mounts were great for a while until everyone else surpassed them a figured out how to have a repeatable locking QD mount that doesn't screw up the pic rail.


    Nothing

    Pole smokers and arfcom douchebags pay premiums for them I guess

    I bought a lot of things during the salad days of ARs, "high end" stuff steeply discounted. I'm hoping to recoup my money and then some off the Arfcommers. Now that I need to thin out my collection, hopefully someone REALLY wants an Umbrella Corp lower and their offers will reflect that
     
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