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    Quote Originally Posted by black22rifle View Post
    Why don't you cut off the gas block yourself and then send it to ADCO to chop the flash hider off along with an inch or two of barrel that is messed up, open up the gas port and pin/weld a muzzle device that's long enough to bring it to 16".
    Helpful solution to a whiskey tango foxtrot situation.vtake the smith to small claims court... To protect the general welfare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SeriousStudent View Post
    To pound in tent pegs.

    Yeah.... tent pegs. That's what I meant.
    Tent pegs? Really?? Are you camping on a giant cribbage or Battleship board?

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    Stop dicking the dog, please. It's gross.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryno12 View Post
    Just thinking, in the OP it states only a barrel, flash hider, and gas block were provided... What about the barrel nut? *Was one provided &/or installed prior to the gas block being welded on?

    *First time I've ever asked that kind of question.
    Good question. I have some clarification on the order of operations and it makes an already bad story worse. even more so for the barrel's owner who probably should have seen the writing on the wall after seeing what was done originally.
    It was the barrel nut that was left off originally, not the gas block. when the barrel owner pointed out the problem, the "smith" proceeded to cut the gas block in order to get the nut on. then welded up the gas block. The pics are of the barrel after this second operation.
    Quote Originally Posted by coontz74 View Post
    I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about the total lack of competent gunsmith work. I would have a question to the barrel owner though.

    Did he take delivery of this barrel just as the pictures that the OP has posted? (i.e. was it installed back to upper with hand guard covering it?) If he did take delivery of the barrel with this "work" showing in plain sight - WHAT WAS HE THINKING? Did he not realize this is a total JOKE of the work he asked to be performed?

    I also agree with what other's have posted - NO WAY would I let it slide as lesson learned unless I felt I had to shoulder most of the responsibility since I actually saw the "work" and proceeded to make payment for it.
    Yes, and we have already covered this. Trust me, he realizes the mistake he made.
    Quote Originally Posted by black22rifle View Post
    Why don't you cut off the gas block yourself and then send it to ADCO to chop the flash hider off along with an inch or two of barrel that is messed up, open up the gas port and pin/weld a muzzle device that's long enough to bring it to 16".
    I think the main issue is the condition of the barrel temper.
    " If i cannot be a good example Lord, let me be a terrible warning"

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    Quote Originally Posted by HardToHandle View Post
    Helpful solution to a whiskey tango foxtrot situation.vtake the smith to small claims court... To protect the general welfare.

    Agreed, this gunstore needs to stop doing business period. To have something this bad leave your door and then to stand behind it is mystifying. And let's not forget that the barrel could be shaped into a spear to kill amphibious rodents, for uh, domestic..within city limits....

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    Quote Originally Posted by uncle money bags View Post
    Good question. I have some clarification on the order of operations and it makes an already bad story worse. even more so for the barrel's owner who probably should have seen the writing on the wall after seeing what was done originally.
    It was the barrel nut that was left off originally, not the gas block. when the barrel owner pointed out the problem, the "smith" proceeded to cut the gas block in order to get the nut on. then welded up the gas block. The pics are of the barrel after this second operation.
    Not sure what to say other than "WOW".



    And, the idiot who did this needs his hands to be beaten with with barrel until he can no longer inflict damage on innocent barrels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SeriousStudent View Post
    To pound in tent pegs.

    Yeah.... tent pegs. That's what I meant.
    Sure, sure it is. And I am the mother****ing Easter Bunny.

    Since it is a rather long straight object it could also be used as a dildo as well.


    (Let's be honest this is where this was heading. Just getting it out of the way.)
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    I've dropped a link on their website asking them WTF? Perhaps they will comment...

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    Holy bejeebus that is ugly. I can't add much that hasn't been said. The company should pony up the cost of the items, or take them to small claims court. Blow up their Facebook wall as well. Anywhere you can leave a review and/or pictures, go for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kain View Post
    Sure, sure it is. And I am the mother****ing Easter Bunny.

    Since it is a rather long straight object it could also be used as a dildo as well.


    (Let's be honest this is where this was heading. Just getting it out of the way.)
    Ahem. You forgot the Cadbury eggs this spring, but I shan't hold it against you.




    And the person that butchered that barrel needs to make it right. With a check, not by doing any more work.

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    I have had quite a few seriously messed up barrels sent my way to be salvaged, but none as bad as this one...
    The only fix would be to cut it back to 12.5" or shorter and use it as an SBR or pistol barrel.
    Randall Rausch
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