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Thread: I know my BM isn't a top tier rifle (rambling inside)......

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    I've still got a commercial tube on mine. Didn't see any reason to swap it out since I already had the stock I wanted on it.

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    You must have a decent LGS. You won't find any of that stuff around here.
    I'm curious about that new buffer.

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    We've got one LGS here that stocks a lot of the magpul catalog. And even better, their prices on that stuff is usually right around what Internet price with shipping would be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Bert View Post
    Another problem with many local dealers is that they do not stock the higher quality parts. Even at gun shows here in VA, it is tough to find Noveske, LMT, and DD. In fact I have never seen a Noveske, LMT, CMT, or even a BCM rifle let alone the components from them. I have seen on occasion complete DDM4's.

    But generally you will have to go online to get the higher quality parts or rifles. Just how it is. At least in South East Virginia. Even when I go to the Nation's Gun show in Chantilly, VA still not a lot of the mfrs listed above.

    Like Grant said, just replace the bolt when it breaks with a BCM, LMT, CMT, DD, etc. Should be about $70 - $80 for a proper MPI/HPI bolt. Keep extra extractor springs, and shoot it. BM is certainly overgassed. You could even upgrade the recoil system with the VLTOR A5 if you want or just buy an H2 or H3 buffer.

    I know that the OP wants to keep the money in the community, but that is in my mind not a reason to limit yourself. If you can buy what you want at a lower price online, then you have saved money that you can spend elsewhere within your community.

    We live in a capitalist society. If the retailer down the street does not carry what you want, then you shouldn't buy something just because you want to support them. Tell them to get the products you want and then you will buy from them. This is what drives our economy.
    This is somewhat true, but as an employee of a local shop, please allow me to present the other side of the argument:
    When you're paying for bricks & mortar to house your business, you have to pay close attention to how you spend your inventory dollars. If I stock all KAC gear, sure I've got some top-tier stuff, but the average Joe coming in doesn't know the difference in KAC and Oly. All he sees is that my AR's are priced 4 times higher than the competition. Over the past 9-10 years, I've worked with the owner's son to convince the owner that it is worth stocking some higher-end parts. Sure we still have some RRA and DPMS guns on the shelf, but we also have DD, KAC, Colt, LMT and Noveske on the shelf. We also have a full case of Magpul accessories (not magazines, but stocks, grips, etc). Maybe you should talk to a few of the local shops and see if they could order the stuff for you even if they don't stock it. At least that way they'd know someone locally appreciates quality gear, and they may be able to justify stocking some, which may attract other local customers who would otherwise buy online, which would allow the dealer to stock even more quality gear...and so the cycle goes. Just some insight and my humble opinion/observations.
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    But none of those parts make the rifle more reliable and I though that was the purpose...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ASH556 View Post
    This is somewhat true, but as an employee of a local shop, please allow me to present the other side of the argument:
    When you're paying for bricks & mortar to house your business, you have to pay close attention to how you spend your inventory dollars. If I stock all KAC gear, sure I've got some top-tier stuff, but the average Joe coming in doesn't know the difference in KAC and Oly. All he sees is that my AR's are priced 4 times higher than the competition. Over the past 9-10 years, I've worked with the owner's son to convince the owner that it is worth stocking some higher-end parts. Sure we still have some RRA and DPMS guns on the shelf, but we also have DD, KAC, Colt, LMT and Noveske on the shelf. We also have a full case of Magpul accessories (not magazines, but stocks, grips, etc). Maybe you should talk to a few of the local shops and see if they could order the stuff for you even if they don't stock it. At least that way they'd know someone locally appreciates quality gear, and they may be able to justify stocking some, which may attract other local customers who would otherwise buy online, which would allow the dealer to stock even more quality gear...and so the cycle goes. Just some insight and my humble opinion/observations.

    Sure - I absolutely understand that side of the argument. Brick and Mortar means having to carry lower end products, but when most dealers I have experience with stock only lower end products and then to boot, tout them as quality...

    Carry both and cater to both ends of the spectrum. Of course carry less of the higher end products, but carry them still.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ssracer View Post
    I don't know what local businsses you have aroundthere to support, but for me, there is a little shop in Lexington putting out quality rifles, Accurate Armory. They aren't a big name yet, but several local PD's have started using their carbines and I've gotten to play with a couple of their complete rifles. Their quality is excellent and they will work with you on customizing the weapon to your liking. My next build will be an SBR and I'll most likely be working with them on it.
    + 1 . I wanted a custom upper (no front site post,low pro gas block,no hand guards) and i emailed two companies : Spikes which is local to me and Accurate Armory. Actually i called both and got the machine with AA which i expected since they are a new company,then when i called Spikes they answered and were awesome. Long story short i sent them both emails too, AA responded first and answered all my questions . Spikes still hasn't answered me back ,which is a shame since i would have loved to support a local company (not to mention visit the factory) So im going with AA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by philipeggo View Post
    + 1 . I wanted a custom upper (no front site post,low pro gas block,no hand guards) and i emailed two companies : Spikes which is local to me and Accurate Armory. Actually i called both and got the machine with AA which i expected since they are a new company,then when i called Spikes they answered and were awesome. Long story short i sent them both emails too, AA responded first and answered all my questions . Spikes still hasn't answered me back ,which is a shame since i would have loved to support a local company (not to mention visit the factory) So im going with AA.
    Good to hear. Keith is a good guy and pretty easy to work with.

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    I'd pass on that 9mm buffer if that's what it is. Go with the H2 or H3 as Grant suggested. And probably a fresh spring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ssracer View Post
    We've got one LGS here that stocks a lot of the magpul catalog. And even better, their prices on that stuff is usually right around what Internet price with shipping would be.
    Can you recommend any good gun shops and shooting ranges in the Louisville area? Me and some of my buddies will be in the area in May, we're bringing guns, and we want to buy ammo and shoot
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