The idea of a group buy has been brought up a couple times. What sort of things are you interested in? I don't mind talking to companies that I know, or dealers who may have the right contacts, but what sort of things are people interested in?
The idea of a group buy has been brought up a couple times. What sort of things are you interested in? I don't mind talking to companies that I know, or dealers who may have the right contacts, but what sort of things are people interested in?
Nothing to add, but in on the thread as i'm interested to see what may develop. I'd think a group buy a great idea.
Can't have too many mags I suppose. A box O 20-30nd Magpul at a group price sounds good.
Things that I would buy at a good GB price:
PMAGs
BCM BCGs
BCM LPKs
That's what I can think of right now.
I think PMAGs are going to be available cheaper from companies that are dumping them for cash right now. However, it doesn't change that we can take a look at it.
We can also contact other magazine companies like Surefeed. I just picked up 2 of their new magazines, and can always talk to them about 20 or 30 round mags. I know some people prefer aluminum mags for certain uses as opposed to PMAGs. I use PMAGs a lot, but still use the USGI mags and especially the metal 20 rounders.
I can talk to BCM about BCGs and about LPKs if there are enough people interested.
I agree with magazines, but like I mentioned, there are places that are selling PMAGS off super cheap because they bought everything during the pre-Trump time frame. I don't think we can get a group buy to compete with places that are desperate to stay in business. However, I can talk to some people if there is enough interest.
I can't think of things that I'd be interested in off the top of my head, but like Will, I'm interested to follow this.
BCGs
magpul d60
For an M4C audience:
Sionics BCG
Forward Controls LPK kit.
Forward Controls BCG
Geissele 10.75 MK16
Glock stripped G19 slide
SR15
Centurion Arms builder set
Nightforce NX8
Scalarworks scope Mount
Arisaka illumination kit
For those who color outside the lines of M4C:
Lantac Onyx builder set
Ballistic Advantage 224V 20” fluted barrel
Magpul lower [emoji4]
Count me in on BCM LPKs and BCGs and any type of Mag buy. How would the process of $$ collection and then product distribution go?
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I’d like to see a simple M4 from a quality manufacturer. BCM, Colt, LMT or Sonics. A MagPul lower would be really cool! A stripped lower would be more affordable and would likely sell more. I’d be likely to buy two or more stripped lowers vs complete lowers or complete guns. Sooooo stripped lowers from Colt, BCM, LMT or Sonics would be on my list. A MagPul or KAC ambi lower would be very cool!
A SF pocket flashlight.
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Billet upper & lower with precision fit between upper and lower.
Good for high accuracy rifle and/or general cool billet builds.
Engraved with something cool to represent it is an M4C group buy lower. SBR engraving optional under the finish.
Surefire lights could be fun.
I've be in for at least 10 pocket clips for a Executive series of light. lol.
Lowers could be interesting, but not sure how feasible that could be.
I would be interested in quality BCGs, or even bolts. LPKs, maybe any sort of retro or surplus that might be cool for those into the new retro builds.
Aimpoint T2 or Trijicon RMR
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LMT Enhanced carrier
Scalarworks iron sights
Totally agree with the Magpul lower!
20 round Surefeeds would be great.
What about some Trijicon HD XRs? I could use a few sets of those.
As said above Surefire or Streamlight weapons lights, Zero Tolerance knives, BCM LPKs, BCM BCGs, Aimpoint T2s or Trijicon RMRs would be cool.
Sionics RGP 11.5 uppers, maybe OEM style (low pro gas block but sans handguard)
Or maybe some sort of M4Carbine Edition upper or lower from BCM
I also like these ideas posted above:
Forward Controls LPK kit.
Geissele 10.75 MK16
Centurion Arms builder set
Nightforce NX8
Arisaka illumination kit (or maybe Cloud Defensive?)
This. Pretty much the most expensive part of any rifle is the optics setup. It would be nice to see about getting a group buy on higher end LPVO's or Aimpoint options, specifically the T2. I know Trijicon and Nightforce are very generous to LEO/Mil, so if we could include everyone on savings such as that via a group buy I think that would be
appreciated.
A custom Surefire Stiletto would be kind of cool.
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Not much to add, just expressing interest in the possibility of a group buy.
I'd very likely be in for any of the following:
Multicam Velocity Systems UW Gen IV Chest Rig
High quality stand alone plates (level four or special threat)
Gessele SP Scope Mount
BCM or KAC upper would be very tempting
Vortex Razor HD II-E w/ JM-1
EOTech EXPS-3
Spiritus Sack in Multicam
I too would be interested in a quality stripped lower at a good price. I had been excited about the latest release of KAC lowers but they quickly shot up to near 200 bucks.
I would think rifle kits may be doable, don't mfgs have to pay a tax on rifles sold? Selling a kit could cut cost by avoiding this. Maybe a few different options such as rail and barrel type/length to appeal to more people.
I agree with Stick, it would likely need to be something that possibility isn't moving that we'll where they can discount and would take the lower profit. Can't be something that already has no profit margin or that they can barely keep in stock as it is.
Stripped forged Centurion lower with the cool spear logo.
New 300 B pmag w/ M4C and/or or Army Chief logo.
Discounted Lancer L7 .308 mag
Also no idea but I'll be interested in following along to observe.
What if instead of price, we had our own "special color" run of Pmags? For example, White Tiger Tactical had a run of banana-yellow Magpul AK mags, and Gun Mag Warehouse had some exclusive trans-red Lancers...
So why not a special run with the M4C logo, maybe, oh, I dunno... say, Bacon Colored? :) Priced competitive with retail but the difference going as a site fundraiser?
Can't promise I'd be in on either of these, but maybe a run of decent-quality lowers and/or 80%s lasered with the M4C logo (and optionally for a little extra, username)? (Maybe site sponsors get a slightly different engraving with a "Site Sponsor" banner added.)
Just spitballing ideas... I don't wear T-shirts, so something to show "pride of membership" on the range might be kinda cool... something unique, like a secret handshake only for us in the know.
SSA-E trigger with springs to set final break @ 4.5 - 5lbs.
Faxon 16 inch GUNNER barrel.
Tactical Tailor gun case.
Blue Force Gear Two Point Sling.
Tactical Bacon.
Two mag mag pouch.
Scalar Works mount for Aimpoint Micro.
KAC 600 meter rear BUIS.
geissele g2s triggers
USO 1-8
TNVC Sentinels
DBAL A3
I'd also probably be in for a BCM BCG and LPK, and maybe a Geissele trigger.
Okay here is my reasoning on some of the suggestions so far. A lot of us already have plenty of spares of the commonly available parts that we stock up on at Black Friday prices. A group buy would only equal or possibly beat that cost by a little. Limited pool of potential buyers.
Two areas that I think would generate wider interest are:
1.) High buck items that don’t often go on sale over 10% off normal street price. Nightforce and Acogs come to mind.
2.) Unique items that are not available otherwise. Custom marked mags, limited run uppers/lowers etc.
A group buy on Lancer L5 AWM mags would be nice, but not sure if that's possible. Awesome mags, but damn they're expensive.
Group buy on GI mags isn't a bad idea either.
Scalarworks BUIS would be nice.
Maybe a group buy on Geissele SSP's... If they ever get released..
Not sure how possible that would be considering the price of admission but that would be bad a**. I'd be in if I could keep from being divorced in the process lol
That’s the formula for successful group buys.
1) Unique items that a manufacturer won’t produce without a certain number (often the magic number is 50). Example: Geissele 10.75” handguard, Centurion set, etc.
2) New items soon to launch do that the discount is treated as marketing to get the reviews and buzz going.
There’s no incentive for a seller to mark down regular items that are unless they believe in a certain cause. If our cause is that we’re cheap bastards, that’s a non-starter. If we are helping a disabled vet pay medical bills, that may. Geissele sold their then-new scope mount to 200 people for only $200 a while back to help with a similar situation.
Payments on group buys usually work directly with the seller. Either a special checkout page or a phone call.
I say let Stickman pick something from the suggestions that he thinks realistic and unique or new and see where people are at with interest.