Hello, I'm mtdawg169 and I'm a parts snob.

[chaostat]

Rob took it down several years ago after getting his panties in a bunch. There are some copies still floating around though.

I linked to it, the chart part is gone, but the specs part remains. When did he finally get banned?

 

[freedom]

Found it. Tons of information, and may hurt the feelings of some mid level (sold to them as bestest ever) AR owners.

It is now a Google Doc linked to here, but has not been updated since 2012, facts are facts and specs are specs still: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...7b0By2CJYg8/pub?single=true&gid=5&output=html

God, that's impossible to read on a phone.

 

[freedom]

I though I remember reading Spikes was the first one to start building a quality gun for the civilian market. True or fanboy nonsense?

 

[Red Dawn]

Thanks for the write up mtdawg169 and sorry to hear about the range trip failure. Nothing worse than having a new rifle and anticipating the first shots only to be disappointed or let down by it.

 

[mtdawg169]

I see. I read it like you had bought the gun. I'd be interested to hear if Sportsmans Guide stands behind the gun and how they make this right.

None of the posted pictures are from my personal guns. Most of the guns pictured are guns I've fixed for other people. And a few are common issues posted on the interwebs (broken receivers & bolts).

 

[mtdawg169]

I though I remember reading Spikes was the first one to start building a quality gun for the civilian market. True or fanboy nonsense?

No.

 

[mtdawg169]

As with anything, routine maintenance and proper assembly technique is critical with any moving parts.
How often do you see a poorly maintained weapon fail versus a properly maintained?
Also, some of those pics like the broken lower look more like abuse.

All pictures were results of normal use.

 

[kbkatl]

appreciate the information and perspective. stories like this is why that when I decided to spend a little money on the AR 15, I decided to go with JP Enterprise for my complete rifle. People can build their own for a lot less, but I don't think I'll have any regrets about the extra money spent - since I don't build for myself.

 

[SafeCracka]

I though I remember reading Spikes was the first one to start building a quality gun for the civilian market. True or fanboy nonsense?

I wouldn't care if they were the only company..... I just can't do it man, absolutely no freaking way!

 

[Radar363]

I linked to it, the chart part is gone, but the specs part remains. When did he finally get banned?

He got banned several years ago. I guess he rubbed too many people the wrong way.
I still follow him on Facebook but he's not as much fun as he was on M4.