Noveske Replacement rifle arrived. PICS within:

[lionhart]

Package
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 11/19/2008
2:55 P.M.

Just got the rifle, and took PICS. Also put on the MOE rear grip, stock, and Tango Down QD sling adapter upon the buffer tube.

Here are the PICS:

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http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov10.JPG

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http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov16.JPG

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http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov14.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov17.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov12.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov13.JPG

With the parts that I installed:

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov18.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov20.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov21.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov22.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov23.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov24.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov25.JPG

Upon opening the box I discovered that NOVESKE included some extra goodies, which was nice and appreciated. Unlike the previous rifle, there aren't any pin holes on the lower, no vise marks on the RH side of the lower receiver's extension area, and no funny business with the anodizing. Overall this rifle is somewhat better than the previous one, but not without it's flaws (Parkerizing missing from the bottom of the barrel, pitted upper receiver)

ETA: 11-26-2008

UPDATE: When I received the replacement rifle and noticed the pitting, I emailed NOVESKE about it, and said that I would be ordering a replacement upper and fix the issue myself. Unexpectedly last night I received an email from NOVESKE, and was told that I shouldn't have had to replace the upper, and to just send the rifle back for repair. I should note that the upper I had originally ordered, was back ordered anyway. I was told that they'll fix it right, and was dared to find any flaws upon it's return! This comes as great news, and will be shipping it back early next week. Will keep the thread updated. I was also told that NOVESKE has now completely redone their quality control department to care of these issues from happening again.

Will update when the rifle returns.

[TOrrock]

Nice lookin' carbine!

[Verbal Kint]

Looks good! Glad they got you squared away. Enjoy it. :)

[DBCooper]

Hey TEMPLER...... That's a Nice picture you're using for your Avitar!!!


VERY nice rifle you have there!!!

DBCooper

[Veracity]

Nice string of pictures.
It was like you were walking us through it!

[lionhart]

Here are a few more. I hastily applied some oil on it, and wiped off. I'll do a better job later. The rifle as delivered was fairly dry.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov26.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov27.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/nov28.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/11242007/aview/1227157601049_nov29.JPG

[bluejdixon]

omg, I'm in love... Looks fantastic!

[P7rancher]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[SeriousStudent]

I'd frame the box, and hang it on the wall of my man-cave.

Nice rifle, very nice indeeed.

[Raptor4]

Very nice!!! Looks like a 10!!! I cant wait to get my 6920...

[Parabellum9x19mm]

looks beautiful.

lionheart, i'm very glad that everything worked out on your end. i mean that quite sincerely.

hopefully many lessons were learned all round.

[Powder_Burn]

Congratulations! Anodizing job looks great as it should....

[DrMark]

Good looking carbine, and much improved pictures too!

[shad951]

Congrats!!! Mine shipped yesterday and should have by middle next week.

[No.6]

Nothing much better than strip-tease gun porn! Congratulations on the new carbine and getting things worked out with Noveske. Nice to see a company stand behind it's products.

[dtheman]

Great looking rifle.

[Valhalla79]

Still looks like some pit marks on the forward assist and the FSB but definitely much better than the last one.

[C45P312]

awesome pics! makes me want a 10.5 CQB Noveske

[VooDoo6Actual]

Nice Stick glad it worked out...

[lionhart]

Still looks like some pit marks on the forward assist and the FSB but definitely much better than the last one.

Yeah, the upper receiver is pitted everywhere. I ordered a new upper receiver today to replace it. I'm taking care of these issues myself.