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robinsre · 09-21-2007, 05:54 PM

Well,

I'm thinking that the gun shop owner that was building my AR is ducking out on me. His shop closed down, I've been trying to get a hold of him for two solid weeks and he won't answer his phone.

I got the lower right after he completed it, but I'm beginning to get the feeling now that I may not ever get my upper.

It's not a big deal. I feel slighted because of the amount of work I put in on his web-page..but I'll just chalk it up to a life lesson.

So, I may be in the position in the next two months or so to pick up an M4 style upper. Any advice on where I should purchase one, and how much I should expect to spend?

I'm looking for a decent SHTF reliable upper that I could potentially feed crap ammo through if I had to (not that I intend to feed too much through it).

Thanks,

Ryan

longtalltechsan · 09-21-2007, 06:11 PM

Take down his webpage if you can. Since he has not paid you, take it down. That is a shame. Something recently happened to me where I did about $1k worth of work for my wife's boss, and I got stiffed. So she is making it up by over charging him on things.

robinsre · 09-21-2007, 06:15 PM

Already done.

His page is permanently stuck on "currently under construction" until I get word from him that he either A) has paid me or B) will pay me in the next week.

Badshot · 09-21-2007, 07:06 PM

Well if you got screwed by the guy and don't expect to get the upper, then your next best bet is going to be Pete at AR15SALES.COM .. Good deals on Stag and RRA .. give him a call to get his exact prices and chat with him a bit, it's worth it.

longtalltechsan · 09-21-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Badshot

Well if you got screwed by the guy and don't expect to get the upper, then your next best bet is going to be Pete at AR15SALES.COM .. Good deals on Stag and RRA .. give him a call to get his exact prices and chat with him a bit, it's worth it.

I have been chatting by email and phone with Pete over the last couple of days. He seems to be a straight shooter and honest. He even steered me away from a more expensive product over something cheaper. I am sure I will be ordering from him next Friday...unless I can talk my wife into letting me order sooner.

**PackerfanXD** · 09-21-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Badshot

Well if you got screwed by the guy and don't expect to get the upper, then your next best bet is going to be Pete at AR15SALES.COM .. Good deals on Stag and RRA .. give him a call to get his exact prices and chat with him a bit, it's worth it.

+1, Pete is great.

redfish · 09-21-2007, 08:46 PM

I just sent pete an email about doing my first build as well since you guys have recommended him...I am counting on you guys

**PackerfanXD** · 09-21-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redfish

I just sent pete an email about doing my first build as well since you guys have recommended him...I am counting on you guys

No worries.

120mm · 09-21-2007, 11:44 PM

Ummmm, why are you going through a gunsmith/dealer for an upper? It's not a gun, and there is a ton of upper manufacturers that will just send you a completed upper through the mail.

Just asking....

**nikon777** · 09-22-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 120mm

Ummmm, why are you going through a gunsmith/dealer for an upper? It's not a gun, and there is a ton of upper manufacturers that will just send you a completed upper through the mail.

Just asking....

yup, the lower is considered the gun. You can order a upper right of the net.

09-21-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,796	Talk to me about AR uppers Well, I'm thinking that the gun shop owner that was building my AR is ducking out on me. His shop closed down, I've been trying to get a hold of him for two solid weeks and he won't answer his phone. I got the lower right after he completed it, but I'm beginning to get the feeling now that I may not ever get my upper. It's not a big deal. I feel slighted because of the amount of work I put in on his web-page..but I'll just chalk it up to a life lesson. So, I may be in the position in the next two months or so to pick up an M4 style upper. Any advice on where I should purchase one, and how much I should expect to spend? I'm looking for a decent SHTF reliable upper that I could potentially feed crap ammo through if I had to (not that I intend to feed too much through it). Thanks, Ryan __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

09-21-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,796	Already done. His page is permanently stuck on "currently under construction" until I get word from him that he either A) has paid me or B) will pay me in the next week. __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

09-21-2007, 07:06 PM	#4
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Well if you got screwed by the guy and don't expect to get the upper, then your next best bet is going to be Pete at AR15SALES.COM .. Good deals on Stag and RRA .. give him a call to get his exact prices and chat with him a bit, it's worth it. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

09-21-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
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09-21-2007, 11:44 PM	#9
120mm XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 61	Ummmm, why are you going through a gunsmith/dealer for an upper? It's not a gun, and there is a ton of upper manufacturers that will just send you a completed upper through the mail. Just asking....