cohiba
04-20-07, 21:56
Well, I really need a gunstore chaperone in the biggest way. I went to a friend's store today to get a .338LM rifle. I decided against the .408 and .416 for now just simply for ammo cost/availability and some other issues I want to talk to some people about.
So, the selection was a Sako TRG 42 or an AI-AW with a S&B 5.5-25 PII with P4 reticle. Everything was in stock. I was pretty firm in my decision, especially due to what this was going to cost me. I am, admittedly, a notorious waffler when I start seeing stuff though.
I walked in.
Waffle number one: There is an EDM Windrunner in 50BMG. I missed it by 1 day, it was sold. The previous owner borrowed some money from the shop owner and paid with this. I could have had it for the balance of the loan...$4k. ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHH. F-ing steal. Damn.
Waffle number two: Full rock and roll Colt M16. Too spendy but I fondled it.
I decide on the AI with the scope mounted. I HAVE IT IN MY HANDS MAKING "SHOOTING" SOUNDS ( I am a child at times) and am looking through the wonderous glass when...
Waffle number three: I spy it on the wall. I thought it was gone. It had returned, the purchaser didn't want it anymore. COME TO PAPA.
A KAC SR25K 1 of 100 carbine. Number 13. Cased, 4 mags, cleaning kit, rod and bore guide. Letter of Authenticity signed by Reed Knight.
It has:
A special match grade fluted barrel
Flattop upper with removable carry handle
Removable front sight
Four position folder
Specially selected SR25 lower with specially fitted KAC 2 stage trigger
Case deflector
These 100 carbines were sold in several configurations. Some had rails, some, like mine, had fiberglass forearms. When I saw the rifle, I noticed the rail. What I didn't notice at first was the type of rail. It is a URX. After the rifle came back to the store, the shop sent it to KAC who installed the rail. OUTFREAKINGSTANDING.
So, I passed on an absolutely cool long distance cannon but I am very happy with the score. I have some optics and other stuff to put on it and I'll post this summer when I wring it out.
And, finally, for some who may be thinking "lucky bastard" I am but the cost was high. Let's just say there is a chalk outline where an HK416 upper used to be.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K001.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K002.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K003.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K004.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K005.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K006.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K008.jpg
So, the selection was a Sako TRG 42 or an AI-AW with a S&B 5.5-25 PII with P4 reticle. Everything was in stock. I was pretty firm in my decision, especially due to what this was going to cost me. I am, admittedly, a notorious waffler when I start seeing stuff though.
I walked in.
Waffle number one: There is an EDM Windrunner in 50BMG. I missed it by 1 day, it was sold. The previous owner borrowed some money from the shop owner and paid with this. I could have had it for the balance of the loan...$4k. ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHH. F-ing steal. Damn.
Waffle number two: Full rock and roll Colt M16. Too spendy but I fondled it.
I decide on the AI with the scope mounted. I HAVE IT IN MY HANDS MAKING "SHOOTING" SOUNDS ( I am a child at times) and am looking through the wonderous glass when...
Waffle number three: I spy it on the wall. I thought it was gone. It had returned, the purchaser didn't want it anymore. COME TO PAPA.
A KAC SR25K 1 of 100 carbine. Number 13. Cased, 4 mags, cleaning kit, rod and bore guide. Letter of Authenticity signed by Reed Knight.
It has:
A special match grade fluted barrel
Flattop upper with removable carry handle
Removable front sight
Four position folder
Specially selected SR25 lower with specially fitted KAC 2 stage trigger
Case deflector
These 100 carbines were sold in several configurations. Some had rails, some, like mine, had fiberglass forearms. When I saw the rifle, I noticed the rail. What I didn't notice at first was the type of rail. It is a URX. After the rifle came back to the store, the shop sent it to KAC who installed the rail. OUTFREAKINGSTANDING.
So, I passed on an absolutely cool long distance cannon but I am very happy with the score. I have some optics and other stuff to put on it and I'll post this summer when I wring it out.
And, finally, for some who may be thinking "lucky bastard" I am but the cost was high. Let's just say there is a chalk outline where an HK416 upper used to be.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K001.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K002.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K003.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K004.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K005.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K006.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/SR25K008.jpg