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I'm going to go out on a limb and give you the benefit of the doubt that you're being sarcastic because I'm praying you're not that stupid
That being said, whether stupid or sarcastic you need to remember that this is a tech forum so let's keep goofy bullshit to a minimum. This is not your first post of this nature and it is getting old.
Only hits count......you can not miss fast enough to catch up
I can understand a bit of humor, but the last thing anyone needs is a DI/piston debate....again.![]()
I am very thankful for the chart. When I first came across the chart I had just sold my only AR. I was looking at getting another AR and I wanted I better AR than what I had. I used the chart as a baseline to start with then started doing my research. I decided on the kind of set-up I wanted then went through the brands until I found a AR that fit my criteria. If it wasn't for the chart it would of taken me a lot longer to make my decision than it did. I could of also come up with a different AR than I did as well.
I started this thread to:
- Keep people updated on the progress of the new version
- Get feedback on my theory that the Chart fosters laziness
- Get an idea of how people have used the Chart to help themselves or others
I have really enjoyed most of the discussion. However, if our recent influx of Romper Room members can't keep their fingers in their butts or mouths where they spend 99% of their time then I'll ask that it be locked and go about my business privately.
The research on the Chart is progressing, and more and more manufacturers are coming into the fold by answering the questionnaire. Generally speaking I am leaning towards re-publishing when it is done (the Consumer Reports example a few pages back was the most compelling argument for that, BTW). But this thread doesn't need to exist for that to happen. Hopefully if it continues to get out of hand a benevolent mod will sanitize it rather than nuke it.
Hope you don't mind me re-posting, but
...as far as accountability, are you posting the specific source or have any credential requirements? I know I have been given false information from CS reps, often out of ignorance (most notable Sig CS telling me their red dots have a "bulb" with a life span much shorter than the battery...)
It's a valid concern.
so far all of the respondents are either presidents/CEOs/owners or very well vetted. In the case of some of the pending responses, the CS guy that thought he could answer the question has had to go find someone else (which to me indicates we're asking the right questions).
All respondents are required to enter their name, email address, and company title. This information is for my use only, and will not be publicly shared. It is both for record-keeping and vetting as well as covering my own ass later on when someone at one company or another doesn't like the answers his person gave.
This is a valid concern and one that I have expressed to Rob before.
My concern isn't that a company will INTENTIONALLY lie, but that they will UNINTENTIONALLY lie. WTF does that mean you ask?
Scenario for you. Company A orders barrels from a barrel manufacturer. They ask for barrels that meet the 11595E spec set forth by the US Govt. They get their barrels and list them as CMV. What they actually get is 4150 ORD. The CMV is a harder steel and is considered the best of the three steel options.
When comparing company A to company B, it would appear that they are the same quality, but are not. Did company A intend to mislead the consumer? No. Did they still do it? Yes.
There are also MANY loopholes with the whole HPT/MPI process that most companies just have no idea about, but list that the items as being done.
While the chart will give you guidelines to follow, it is still up to the consumer to do their own research. There are some indications that you can key in on to figure out who is telling the truth and who isn't. One of the big ones would be cost. The AR market is HIGHLY competitive and no one wants to be the most expensive one. So if one company says that they sell a product equivalent to Colt, but is priced like a DPMS, that is what is known as a CLUE! There is no way for them to do that, make money and still turn out the same product.
Don't be afraid to contact manufacturers and ask for proof that they do what they claim! If you do not know what questions to ask or what to look for, please read this thread: https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=56063
C4
Last edited by C4IGrant; 03-08-11 at 10:16.
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