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07-27-2020, 05:41 PM
I found a proof research 18", stainless, online in stock so I went ahead and bought it.
It's only 18" and I really wanted a 20" but right now they're all scarce as hen's teeth lol.
So they told me it's actually "in stock," not just "order and we'll back-order ya" type of thing, so we'll see.
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Congrats! These are the carbon fiber wrapped barrels?
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No this one is the stainless steel.
Looks a bit heavy, kinda beefy up near the chamber and then tapered down to the GB, the taper stays thick for a longer distance than what's been more common, least as I look at it.
it comes with the gb and xl gas tube.
Some places say they're +2 some say +1 over rifle... as long as it matches.
I didn't want to go carbon wrap...
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picture, 18":
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Who did you order from ?
I don’t believe the gas block is included ...
It’s rifle length +1 gas length as far as I know
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You're right, I went back to look, the gas tube but not the gb...
which is fine.
Tacticals***.com
They had 2 on hand when I was looking... now 1 I guess.
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Mine shipped today from them
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Good find, that barrel should be an excellent shooter. I originally wanted a proof barrel, but non could be found. When I spoke to them they said 12 + weeks for wait time, possibly late November.
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Ordered yesterday, shipped today!!!
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You know..... If I didn't have BAD LUCK I wouldn't have any luck at all.
MAJORLY Bummed and frankly pissed due to having to locally source a handguard and receiver for this spontaneous PROOF barrel purchase - I literally had the work bench prepped like a freaking OR waiting for the patient to arrive, had planned to install the barrel and be at the range , well NOW as I type this.
Anybody see the issue with my new 18" proof barrel?
Oh and the gas tube was also nowhere to be found.
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(07-27-2020, 05:41 PM)grayfox Wrote: I found a proof research 18", stainless, online in stock so I went ahead and bought it.
It's only 18" and I really wanted a 20" but right now they're all scarce as hen's teeth lol.
So they told me it's actually "in stock," not just "order and we'll back-order ya" type of thing, so we'll see.
Good deal. Keep us informed.
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Gray fox - they shipped me a damn 16” barrel with no gas tube
Customer service is CLOSED
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ARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I see it.
Yuck.
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And my order and shipping confirmations both said 18” a
So........
Hope yours is right
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Bummer, you need to be lighting them up tomorrow.
Trashy
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07-29-2020, 11:20 PM
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Oh I already sent the email
It’s bad enough I had to source a handguard locally to accommodate the rifle +1 gas port location of the 18” proof
That alone set me back $ 200
If I have to return and get a refund I’m stuck with this handguard and other misc parts that won’t work with my eventual McGowen build.
Of all the times .... THIS was a barrel and caliber I was looking forward to getting going with
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I’m being ghosted by TS customer service
Even called the retail store and asked him to do some recon for me and he says he can’t locate them (must be in a meeting)....
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(07-30-2020, 04:34 PM)Pig_Popper Wrote: I’m being ghosted by TS customer service
Even called the retail store and asked him to do some recon for me and he says he can’t locate them (must be in a meeting)....
Well, I WAS going to order the carbon 18" from them...... Maybe now I'll reconsider...
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07-30-2020, 10:51 PM
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Go with Rainier Arms - ordered yesterday shipped today (it BETTER be right)
I’ll request a refund from TS - NO contact today with them
