Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Can't get the parts I want for the price I want. I'm trying to build a 5.56 20" fluted stainless heavy barrel free float A3 upper rifle. I did find a kit that's close at k&b design and manufacturing....I even ordered it a week ago. Web site said they would contact me with shipping charges. I've sent 3 emails and called daily. No response. Nobody answers the phone. They had what I wanted for $585. I'm having issues finding the same thing in stock for the same-ish price. Can anyone help me out here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I've never dealt with K&B before, so I cant vouch for 'em. But if you do end up buying from them and have issues with the upper, what kind of customer service can you honestly expect when they aren't even willing to sell in a timely fashion? I say red flag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I agree with Hellmutt. Contact Dale or Todd and see if any of there manufacturers have anything close to what you are looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I was hoping one of them would have chimed in by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 They might just be overlooking your thread title thinking your talking about the bike/motor build you have going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 It's in the firearms section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Orders and even responses get delayed. There's still a huge demand. It might take a few days to even see them acknowledge the order. Did they show on website how long the delay for delivery would be? It's still probably 2 or 3 weeks, I think. Remember last year it was 6 to 9 months. edit: Never dealt with K&B. So dunno what to expect. Edited February 6, 2014 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Still you think someone would answer the phone...I call several times a day. It just rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Contacted a guy who runs an nfa shop out of his house in kent, told him what I wanted. Only thing he doesn't stock is a 20" stainless fluted heavy barrel. Asked him to get back to me with pricing.Still don't know how to prevent k&n from charging my card eventually.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 once the charge goes through its easier to dispute it with you CC company. id keep an eye on it for a while though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Well that's all well and good but I'm not a baller and don't generally keep over a grand in my checking account. So if I buy another rifle kit at $600 or so and then these assholes charge my account I'll go into overdraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hence get I said CC that way your not actually putting in anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have no credit card. Debit ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have no credit card. Debit ftw.Couldn't be more wrong. You should never use a debit card for transactions. Use a credit card and pay it off each month. So much safer.Sent while riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Couldn't be more wrong. You should never use a debit card for transactions. Use a credit card and pay it off each month. So much safer.Sent while ridingThat might change if we go to embedded chip style cards like the rest of the world uses. I think the change over is due in Oct 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't buy shit I can't afford. If I don't have the cash for it, I don't get it till I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I don't buy shit I can't afford. If I don't have the cash for it, I don't get it till I do.Same here. Aside from a vehicle or a home, I refuse to pay interest on things I want. You can contact the bank and stop payment like a normal checking account, correct? I've not done it with my check card but assume the rules still apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 That might change if we go to embedded chip style cards like the rest of the world uses. I think the change over is due in Oct 2014.I agree, it's about time we embrace the rest of the world's technology.I don't buy shit I can't afford. If I don't have the cash for it, I don't get it till I do.You don't get it. I don't buy it if I don't have the cash to back up my purchase. I still don't pay with my debit card though. That's for atm withdrawals and nothing more.If your debit card or number is stolen and used it's a much larger pain in the ass to get your money back. If your cc is stolen and, it isn't your money to begin with. You place a fraud alert on your card and the fraudulent charges are dropped in less that 24 hours.Using your debit card is the equivalent to giving someone your bank account and asking that they be honest and don't take your money. If you are stubborn and still plan to use your debit card, at the least run it as a credit, so the less than honest don't get your PIN.Sent while riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I always run it online as credit.I have fraud protection on it just like a credit card.They haven't charged my account yet (I think they're out of business) so I don't have their information to give to the bank as far as what entity the charge will come from. Ie: a diner in Akron called 'the lamp post' charges your account from 'Navarre two'. My only real recourse is to get a new card with a different number and then go through the hassle of updating paypal etc with the new info. Edited February 11, 2014 by CrazySkullCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/20/pf/expert/debit-credit-cards/ http://budgeting.thenest.com/tips-debit-card-users-22305.html Read through some of the Clark Howard links at the bottom of the page Sent while riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Or we could get back on the topic of finding a 20" varmint kit for me...I've exhausted every resource I could think to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 So, you're hunting a complete upper and not building right? I'll keep my eyes peeled while I shop and throw info your way if I find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I could build if I had to. I can get everything but the barrel I want from my guy in kent. I'm sure he has head spacing gauges I could use. 20" fluted stainless heavy barrel. I'll take a bull barrel if it's all I can find and cut some 1/2-28 threads on it in my dad's lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) This what your looking for? http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/20-5-56-stainless-steel-hbar-barrel-1-8-sku100011010-55015-111404.aspxHere is a fluted one.http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/20-5-56-stainless-steel-fluted-hbar-barrel-1-8-sku100011013-55015-111418.aspxMy bad just saw out of stock. Edited February 11, 2014 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes...always out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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