So I left a negative review on my FFL over at Buds and cancelled all future shipments to that FFL. Felt bad so removing the review. But no more orders

[Bypass]

Looks like they stabbed that Lower handguard for each time you called them

Nah it's supposed to be a "combat finish" whatever that means.

 

[Bypass]

Yes, you are.

First, let me say as someone who has worked behind the counters at slow and busy FFL, I hate those that follow the tracking number. On the busy days, we could get double digits in transfers and incoming lines. Could take a few hours, even the next day.

If you're familiar with this FFL transfer policy and time lines, why would you "push a button" with them? That's just going to move you to the back of the list. You should have waited at least a day before contacting them.

Patience is something you need to learn, or open up your own FFL and then ship it straight to you!

Also, maybe look into a shop that will do same day transfer in your area. I know some would charge extra for speedy service.

Just so you know I worked at Wiley outdoor sports growing up. I tuned bows and sold firearms mounted scopes and other stuff. I was the goto bow guy in Alabama. So I've been in the business as well.

 

[Bypass]

There's an entire Facebook group dedicated to customers like you Bypass. "Gunshop and Range Stories." ;-)

I have no patience right now. My PTSD meds will be here tomorrow thank the Good Lord Almighty.

 

[Bypass]

Nah it's supposed to be a "combat finish" whatever that means.

I've never seen a combat finish that requires squiggly lines. LOL

 

[BIKER13]

I've never seen a combat finish that requires squiggly lines. LOL

take it outside and beat it with a chain then use some wood stain on it

 

[Kahrnut]

Hit it with your purse.

 

[Bypass]

View attachment 8522506 Hit it with your purse.

I don't have one can I borrow yours?

 

[greg vess]

Nah it's supposed to be a "combat finish" whatever that means.

I think that marks on a gun like that give it character. When I refinish guns ( I am doing a Ruger Hawkeye II 25-06 now ) and he feels the same way. That piece out to be easy to find to replace if it bothers you. At least the color of furniture is attractive. It's not that baby crap yellow birch.

I can get a lot of them out. I lay a wet towel over the large marks and then put some heat to it to raise the pulp of the wood. Then sand it down. It takes a lot of the small marks out but the deeper ones get smaller but I would have to remove to much material to get them out fully. After the stain and several coats of true oil the stock shows the imperfections and it really gives the gun a good look. Like I said a little character makes the rifle different and personal.

I think overall the gun looks great. I would be satisfied with it. Great score! Congrats!

 

[captdave77]

Gary, Okuma should pay you a commission for your threads because they are epic.

 

[Danno]

I’ve been following the Saga of Bypass for the last few days now.
First, I’m glad you finally got your property.
I’ve come to a couple conclusions in the process:
1. You should NEVER use that FFL for a transfer again. They totally suck. Bigtime.
2. You are way too nice.

Take care. Enjoy that AK, looks good.