View Full Version : This market is insane, but is 4 months too far out?
Update: I got a call from Zach at Radian and he made sure I was in good hands. Very happy with how they handled everything. Sounds like it was a computer issue. I’ll be picking up more charging handles for sure, and if I like the safety more of those too. Great company.
I ordered a talon safety from Radian November 1st. Tried contacting them several times after a few months but I am assuming they are full production and very busy. Is the market several months out for accessories? They charged my card but no shipping yet and no communication back.
If possible I'd try to find what I wanted from another vendor that had it in stock. I'm not a backorder kinda guy anyway but especially not now, given not so much the market itself but the political climate. I'm no Constitutional law expert but if "Illegitimate Xiden" can (via Executive Order) ban online sales of guns, ammo, and parts then you'd be screwed.
Black_Sheep
02-16-21, 17:42
No more shopping for deals, you will only be able to buy what the LGS has to offer...
No one can find ammo so they are spending on accessories.
I've haven't been looking at those safeties as well. Not too hard but always out of stock when I do look.
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Black_Sheep
02-16-21, 17:54
No one can find ammo so they are spending on accessories.
I've haven't been looking at those safeties as well. Not too hard but always out of stock when I do look.
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People are buying more than accessories, quality uppers, lowers, barrels and hand guards are almost impossible to find...
To be absolutely fair, they called me back to give me assistance.
Look elsewhere.
I ordered three CH from Radian, got order number and everything. No charge, never received anything.
Then Christmas sale e-mail came, so I ordered again. Got order number and thought I was set.
Again no charge, no CH, but got an e-mail from the owner about “website problems” and “we’re sorry - new offers to follow.”
Never heard another thing so I gave up and bought a Geissele CH instead.
To be absolutely fair, they called me back to give me assistance.
When, after you posted this while waiting for 3.5 months?
Punt.
When, after you posted this while waiting for 3.5 months?
Punt.
Yeah, kinda lame. Good thing forums exist.
m1a_scoutguy
02-18-21, 00:40
Soooo, are you still waiting? Yes, Radian makes great CH but waiting for 3 months++ uh,,,, how bout NO !!! I just bought 2 from BCM https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcmgunfighter-ambidextrous-charging-handle-5-56mm-223-mod-3x3-large-latches/ Less $$$ and do the same job. In the last 3 months or more the "only" place that dragged their feet was Optics Planet & before the last purchase from them, I had always received items from them in less than 2 weeks, many times sooner. Everything else from BBLs/Uppers/parts in general right around 2 weeks or less from many different vendors. The only place I can bitch about is Glock Store, they typically don't show Out Of Stock, so ya put it in the cart pay for it and a day later ya get a notification that it will be shipped at a later date! Stuff is out there ya just gotta look, although I will agree some items are getting tough.
Soooo, are you still waiting? Yes, Radian makes great CH but waiting for 3 months++ uh,,,, how bout NO !!! I just bought 2 from BCM https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcmgunfighter-ambidextrous-charging-handle-5-56mm-223-mod-3x3-large-latches/ Less $$$ and do the same job. In the last 3 months or more the "only" place that dragged their feet was Optics Planet & before the last purchase from them, I had always received items from them in less than 2 weeks, many times sooner. Everything else from BBLs/Uppers/parts in general right around 2 weeks or less from many different vendors. The only place I can bitch about is Glock Store, they typically don't show Out Of Stock, so ya put it in the cart pay for it and a day later ya get a notification that it will be shipped at a later date! Stuff is out there ya just gotta look, although I will agree some items are getting tough.
They pulled that crap with me earlier this past week and I told them, in no uncertain terms, what they could do with their "backorder". I'm watching my card like a hawk to see if the refund is made in a timely manner.
m1a_scoutguy
02-20-21, 22:45
They pulled that crap with me earlier this past week and I told them, in no uncertain terms, what they could do with their "backorder". I'm watching my card like a hawk to see if the refund is made in a timely manner.
Oh, yea, it just sucks, as big as they are and as well know as they are how hard is it to have a running inventory on your website? It's like every other website in the world has it why not Glock Store,:confused: come on Lenny, spend some of that $$$! LOL, The good thing is after your Confirmation email about your order you will get one shortly after telling you if stuff is out of stock and they give you the opportunity to adjust or cancel which I have a couple of times and my CC was back up to snuff in short order so no problems. The last couple orders I let it ride and the out-of-stock items showed up a friggin month later, nothing critical just Gen5 small parts/pin/springs & odds & ends so when they hit my CC I hardly notice!
On another note, I missed an 18inch Premium Series Ballistic Advantage BBL on one of my go-to places and was bummed, I looked at it one night after work & had it in the cart but didn't buy it at that moment, I went back the next night & it was gone, but I was looking around the next night and found a similar BA BBL and was thrilled! It was a BA 17.7 Hanson profile Performance BBL for $219/Free shipping. Not the original BBL I wanted but close enough, LOL! It is getting thin out there but be persistent and ya just might find what you're looking for!
I needed a trigger pin and slide lock spring. Took me three different tries before I was able to get the parts shipped out.
Glock Store hit me with the stand put in the cart and pay only to get the back ordered email the next day. Midway USA took my money and said the parts shipped. That was over a week ago and the package still has never made it to UPS - just get the label created message. Lone Wolf came through though. Parts are on their way and will be here by Thursday.
Lot of effort for two simple parts.
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m1a_scoutguy
02-27-21, 16:09
Yea parts are few and far between !! All dependent on Gen basically,, some Gen 1-3 stuff is around and some Gen 5 is around but seems like the redheaded stepchild is Gen 4 stuff, seems like I can find more 4 than anything else and I don't have a 4 so big deal, LOL I'm pretty set for Gen 5 parts, I would like another striker complete but everyone is out, not desperate just me being me and wanting it for redundancy. I don't want to go off on another rant but as hard as it is looking/finding parts the dam Post Office is a major WTF is going on guys !!! I got an order from BCM and had it in 3 days other stuff just seems to friggin hang in limbo and all of a sudden it's here !! Sometimes its a week sometimes 2 weeks :confused: I guess in the big picture I have pretty much found everything I needed recently in a roundabout way, so now just waiting for stuff to show up,,,"sometime" LOL!
The_War_Wagon
02-27-21, 16:26
If SlowJoe hadn't stolen the election, we'd be about 3 mos. out from NORMAL (PRE-election) prices and supply. :help:
I’ve had stuff that tracked for a week with “label created”, usps is really bad in some areas. If the vendor gives you the option to choose the courier, it’s worth it to spend a little more on UPS or Fedex.
556BlackRifle
02-28-21, 11:11
I’ve had stuff that tracked for a week with “label created”, usps is really bad in some areas. If the vendor gives you the option to choose the courier, it’s worth it to spend a little more on UPS or Fedex.
Just had something shipped via FedEx. Ordered Monday. Shipped Tuesday. Estimated delivery time Thursday. Checked tracking on Thursday, just arrived in Memphis. And there it still sits..... WTF? I spend the extra bucks so I can get it as quickly as possible and it sits in Memphis. No weather problems that I can see anywhere along the route. FedEx has a standard disclaimer that pops up on their tracking page. Because COVID.... Maybe I should've gone with USPS. :stop:
Yeah, COVID is the excuse for everything. Have a couple of FEDEX and UPS 2-day packages taking their sweet ass time.
m1a_scoutguy
02-28-21, 13:22
I’ve had stuff that tracked for a week with “label created”, USPS is really bad in some areas. If the vendor gives you the option to choose the courier, it’s worth it to spend a little more on UPS or FedEx.
Yea,,I have multiple ones that show (Your package will arrive later than expected, but is still on its way. It is currently in transit to the next facility.) Like, yea whatever !! I had one last week that said this and then showed up/delivered and then the tracking was updated an hour later,,, LOL Times are tough I guess! In the big picture I'm getting pretty well-set cuz I have been working on things pretty steadily for the last 6 months and reaching the point where I'm not in need of anything no matter if it's parts/reloading stuff etc! As they say, expect the worse but hope for the best!
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Yea,,I have multiple ones that show (Your package will arrive later than expected, but is still on its way. It is currently in transit to the next facility.) Like, yea whatever !! I had one last week that said this and then showed up/delivered and then the tracking was updated an hour later,,, LOL Times are tough I guess! In the big picture I'm getting pretty well-set cuz I have been working on things pretty steadily for the last 6 months and reaching the point where I'm not in need of anything no matter if it's parts/reloading stuff etc! As they say, expect the worse but hope for the best!
556BlackRifle
03-01-21, 10:43
Yeah, COVID is the excuse for everything. Have a couple of FEDEX and UPS 2-day packages taking their sweet ass time.
Just tracked it again. Shipped 02-24-2021 09:30, Arrived Memphis 02-25-2021 07:25. As of today 03-01-2021 08:30 still in Memphis. Scheduled delivery pending..... I'll bet they lost it.
Yeah I have a number of packages that shipped that weekend that are "MIA", shipped no delivery date available.
Will be doing chargebacks next week if nothing changes.
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