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Maybe we could have both, one configuration of a complete upper and a stripped upper as well. Thanks again to Kaligran and Addax for making this happen. Merry Christmas! |
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good idea,,as long as things dont get too complex. Its tough running a group buy and it gets tougher exponentially where too many variables are thrown into the mix. Those running the buy would have to draw the line where they are comfortable.
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I had never been involved with a group buy before but have heard horror stories and wanted to make sure anything that was to help CGF didn't turn into one of those. I've already volunteered to help Addax with any more fundraiser group buys for CGF if they decide to do any more.
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We would not have been able to pull this Group Buy together without your assisting us with the management and working with the Calguns members directly. As soon as I figure out the details for an upper receiver group buy in the coming days, we will ask you to assist us with this as well. Thank you, Chris
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When we eventually run an upper receiver group buy, we can offer just the upper receiver with a CGF mark and a complete custom spec. upper receiver assembly in 5.56. We want to get the lowers all done first, and let the dust settle in the coming weeks from the buying frenzy before we embark on an upper receiver Group Buy. Thanks, Chris
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I'll tell you what, I went into my favorite FFL today -- unusually, I had to park a block and a half away. The line was 15 people deep just to talk to a staff member. The racks were looking a little thin.... my guess is that when my CGF lowers show up there they might be the only two lowers in the store! Waiting, waiting...... not impatient, just smiling and waiting.
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I'm right there with you! Meanwhile, since I'm building a .50 Beowulf and dedicated 22LR with my two CGF lowers, I picked up a set of pink Magpul furniture at Metal Dog Tactical for the 22LR.
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I've had a couple of PMs asking for status update so I wanted to post here for everyone.
I talked to Addax yesterday. They have been in touch with the forging company last Monday which are on a skeleton crew due to the holiday season. Our forgings are being created now. As a reminder: Quote:
Before we all strap down our tin foil hats too tight, just remember what Brandon (aka Wildhawker) said, nothing is happening right now. Your lowers are not in danger. This group buy will be completed and everyone will be enjoying their new shiny CGF lowers soon! And CGF will have almost $3k donation from this group buy to help preserve 2A in this criticle year to come.
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Sweet! just in time for my birhtday!! No need to wrap them I guess...
Thanks for keeping us up to date Kaligaran!! And to the folk at Addax, thanks for your patients in answering our tin hat questions!! |
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Another way to look at a slight delay is it gives the rest of the country's AR part manufacturers and distributors time to get some stock in. Maybe ammo might return to normal. Right now, if we had lowers in hand, most of us wound have an ascetically pleasing lower, holding down a large stack of papers tracking all your backordered parts. There aren't many variations we can build with what's out there right now. I want to do something that is a little more upscale and unique then what I did last time.
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Hmmm..... now that you mention it.... right now I have a stack of paper for backordered parts, and here I am without a paper-weight.
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Group Buy Update:
Today, the forging company updated us with an estimated completion for mid-to late March 2013 for the forgings we ordered in November for the Group Buy. They explained that they are running behind on production. You are all aware, the crushing demand and buying frenzy that is currently taking place has put a significant strain on the Firearms industry, especially with the AR15 market. The availability of everything from raw materials to finished products has been impacted, and this is what we are currently encountering with the order for the forgings. With the current political climate, and huge demand, we do not want to wait for the new forgings, and we don’t want to experience any other serious delays to this Group Buy. The main reason why we had to order new forgings for this Group Buy was to allow us to engrave the CGF model and serial number. HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS! We have a Plan B in place. We have been machining our AT-15 forged lower receivers since October 2012 to fulfill back orders we took late summer 2012 with forgings we had in stock. Due to the nature of our industry, and from our previous experience with suppliers not shipping or delivering in time, we set up a reserve of semi-finished lower receivers from our last production run just in case the new forgings could not be delivered in a reasonable timeframe so we can complete the Group Buy. We have enough of our AT-15 lowers in 80-90% stage from our last production run at this point to complete the group buy. The AT-15 lowers we have in reserve already have the AT-15 model number and our serial numbers engraved on them, so we cannot engrave the CGF model name and CGF serial number. These lowers need some final machining and prep, which will take another week. Then we can package these and ship to Anodizing. Anodizing is estimated to take approx. 4-5 weeks. The ONLY difference between the Group Buy lowers and the AT-15 lowers is the Model and Serial number markings on the lower receiver. The CGF laser engraving will still be done in the same location. You can see the details in the rendition below (see picture below). We have also discussed this Plan B with Brandon at CGF (aka Wildhawker), and CGF is 100% on board and approved/recommended this change in the group buy in lieu of waiting until May, where we are at the mercy of the forger for further problems/delays. Given the current political climate and huge demand / run on lower receivers right now, we feel that Plan B is the best way to proceed. What this does for the group buy:
To reiterate, the ONLY difference between these lowers and the originally ordered lowers is the model name, serial number and placement of the Addax Tactical name (again, see the attached image). Please contact Kaligaran or us if you have any questions. Please do not contact us asking if we have any additional lowers available, since what we have in reserve is going to be used to fulfill the current Group Buy orders. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. Thank you, Addax Tactical
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Addax, thanks for the update.
And I can't say THANK YOU enough for having the foresight to squirrel away some lowers as a back up. AND for using them for this group buy instead of participating in the price gouging frenzy that is going on right now among some retailers. I'm still really looking forward to getting my lowers and seeing CGF get that big check from this group buy! That's even MORE awesome that our total is getting rounded to $3k from the $2710 the group buy actually raised!!!!
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If we wait, we run the risk of extended lead times, and with the current demand, and political climate, and we do not want to risk it. We know some members will be bummed about not having the CGF model number or serial number, but the CGF logo is still going to be laser engraved on the lowers as shown in the picture we just posted in the update.
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We almost let this reserve go early December when we saw that things looked pretty normal post election. We decided to hold onto to the reserve of AT-15 semi finished lowers until we had confirmation the new forgings we had ordered for the Group Buy had actually shipped. We are happy we decided to hold on and wait.
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The picture is pretty close to scale. It might need just a little fine adjustment for placement. We will laser a sample once we get these back from Anodizing.
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sweet, lets go plan B!!
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Ok, updated the main group buy post (first post of this thread) with the new estimated date and the updated lower pic to show the markings for the lowers that we will be using.
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We are pinned down on this situation. However, may I suggest that CGN logo be engraved on the blank side at least for the non-custom engraved orders? Or can I have this (Logo on right side) as an option?
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That's cool! Only thing I'm bummed about is the serial #s, I jumped in on the buy early hoping to get a couple with low numbers out of the limited run serials. I guess when my three 80%s show up in April/May I'll engrave them number 1, 2 and 3.. lol!
I would still order the forgings.. then you guys will have enough for ANOTHER group buy this Summer! , nudge, nudge ,
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I want to offer A HUGE THANK YOU TO ADDAX AND TO KALIGARAN !
ADDAX: for the great handling of the group buy and lowers! Kaligaran: For doing all of the coordinating and data work with this buy! My last AR will be a Calguns rifle built through Addax parts ! Thank You to all! Jim B Last edited by prod39; 01-04-2013 at 8:05 PM.. Reason: grammar |
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I'm good with plan B... Thank you very much for the updates and planning this.
I just wish I bought more.... Live n learn but I'm still a happy camper. Sent from my iPhone OneGtalon
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