Lets assume you had the opportunity to purchase a new production C drum that was identical to a Colt product in every respect except for its year of manufacture.
If you had a choice between an exact replica of the original spring retaining system (with it’s propensity for breaking springs) or a newly designed system that would positively prevent spring breakage, which would you choose?
Keep in mind that the new system would not be visible externally.
If You Could Get A New C Drum
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, Sep 20 2004 10:07 PM
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 10:07 PM
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 10:12 PM
As long as the som bitch worked out of the box and didn't need to be sent out for repair like all those new 50 rounders will be, I would be in for one for around $400-500.
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 10:43 PM
I would be buying a working (out of the box) C drum for $400.00 to $500.00
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 11:00 PM
I'll take ANY "C" drum for $400 to $500!
EDIT: If counting, I would probably take two if you are feeling out interest. I am curious too... I thought new "C"''s are just a pipe dream at this time. Whats up?
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EDIT: If counting, I would probably take two if you are feeling out interest. I am curious too... I thought new "C"''s are just a pipe dream at this time. Whats up?
Chris.
Edited by DC Chris, 21 September 2004 - 08:57 PM.
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 11:23 PM
Paul,
I assume these poll results aren't merely a matter of hypothetical or academic interest to you? DO TELL!!! C'mon, stop being coy and spit it out!
Oh yeah ... I'd be in for one.
Bob
I assume these poll results aren't merely a matter of hypothetical or academic interest to you? DO TELL!!! C'mon, stop being coy and spit it out!
Oh yeah ... I'd be in for one.
Bob
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 11:26 PM
Count me in for atleast one.
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 11:41 PM
I'm not too interested in authenticity of the spring design. I agree with the rest on the price range. Count me in, if you are thinking of tooling up.
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Posted 20 September 2004 - 11:44 PM
I would like to add, that I would not pay more than the range I talked about there, $400-500. Not one cent more.
Beta C mags are $239. I am talking about paying TWICE that for the working C drum.
Beta C mags are $239. I am talking about paying TWICE that for the working C drum.
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 12:14 AM
| QUOTE (John Jr @ Sep 20 2004, 11:44 PM) |
| I would like to add, that I would not pay more than the range I talked about there, $400-500. Not one cent more. Beta C mags are $239. I am talking about paying TWICE that for the working C drum. |
hey john did you a get any beta's for your m-16 yet??take care,ron
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 06:39 AM
PK,
This would be great!
Count me in on a "C"!!
- how many C notes for a C drum...???!!
Thanks!
This would be great!
Count me in on a "C"!!
- how many C notes for a C drum...???!!
Thanks!
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 06:47 AM
As far as I'm concerned, I don't care what's marked on it or how the internals work. As long as the gun goes "bang" 100 times and I don't need a second mortgage to buy it, I'll be happy.
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 06:59 AM
I second the above and I'll at at least one.-adlake
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 07:13 AM
I'll take one.
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 07:20 AM
Oh yeah, I want one (at least)
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 07:48 AM
If it works out of the box I would love one at $400 - $500.
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 08:00 AM
New spring. (sounds like PK's been talking to some of his engineering pals at Kahr 
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 08:02 AM
| QUOTE (colt21a @ Sep 20 2004, 11:14 PM) | ||
hey john did you a get any beta's for your m-16 yet??take care,ron |
Yes, I am supposed to have a Beta C on the way. I ordered it back in early July.
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 08:23 AM
Count me in for one if cost and finish is in the price range projected
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 08:25 AM
I'll take one with a new spring if I could get it. Bruce
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Posted 21 September 2004 - 09:19 AM
A drum that is operational is more important to me than a historically (mechanically) correct device.
A functional out-of-the-box drum, very interested.
Mark
A functional out-of-the-box drum, very interested.
Mark
