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    Barnes Precision Machine

    I was out shopping for a new rifle today when I came across one made in NC by a company called Barnes Precision Machine. The Patrolman's Carbine 16" midlength. I never heard of them before, but the quality seemed very good and the price was right for it is. $1200ish The salesman who is someone I believe assured me it was in use with some of the SOF around here. Well, I did something I rarely do and I bought it on impulse without researching it. Now I'm concerned I may have made a mistake, and purchased a target oriented rifle instead of a combat weapon. I am no expert, but it does seem very well made. However, I don't want a toy, I want something I can count on. It is very tight and everything is match grade, and that makes me concerned about reliability. Is anyone here familiar with this weapon or have any opinions on it?

    Here's the website.
    http://www.barnesprecision.com/

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    Another unknown manufacturer with unlisted specs on their website. You bought it so run it hard and let us know how it holds up. Using the search it appears that a couple members here have some of their stuff.
    Last edited by AKDoug; 11-07-12 at 23:30.

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    Well they have a testimonial of real usage posted. Not saying which weapon they are using.

    https://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/Articles.asp?ID=240
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    You don't post a link to what you bought.... But you could have got a Colt or BCM for that price.
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    The bolt carrier group is made from 8620 and not Carpenter 158 (according to their website). I would return it, but of course I am brand snob and whore.

    They are also very vague about what the real specs are. I would try and return it ASAP. Or sell it to some panicker who is desperate for something that looks cool.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    but of course I am brand snob and whore.
    Hey, ya gotta do what you gotta do to afford all those "Top Shelf" weapons.

    Just make sure those ladies keep payin up.

    OP is this the carbine?


    http://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/product-p/cqb-pc.htm

    Customer testimonial section is interesting too

    https://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/Articles.asp?ID=240
    Last edited by Split66; 11-08-12 at 02:47.
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    Split, that's it.

    I'll probably try to return it today.
    Last edited by Bolverk93; 11-08-12 at 06:58.

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    Thier shop is about 45 minutes from me. I do not work for them, I do not own one, but have shot one, albeit only about 200 rounds, and it is a good rifle. They are popular around here and have seen them cropping up in several LEO's patrol cars. I am not a shill of theirs, caveat emptor and all, but I would run it before jumping to conclusions. Here is alink to their 'page' in our local shooter's forum:

    http://www.carolinashootersclub.com/...cision-Machine

    Also, Wahoo95, a member here, is very familiar with them. Contact him for further info.

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    I couldn't find anything more than vague specs on any of their products. I would be very wary of these guys.

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