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April 15, 2013, 07:15 PM | #1 | |||||||||
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Mega Arms - Don't Bother...
Let me first start out by saying that the firearms manufacturer Mega Arms has lost a customer and I am making it my mission to get as many people to steer away from them as possible; and here is why:
In October of 2012, I placed an order through my FFL dealer for a Mega Arms billet upper and lower set in 5.56 for my first AR-15 build. It was initially told to us that they were 3-4 months behind and that I should see the set around February at the latest. Ever since December 2012, I’ve been sending an email, every few weeks, to Mega Arms to inquire as to the status of my order. I ended up talking mostly to a guy by the name of Jason Curns ([email protected]) who goes by the title of “Firearms Manager.” Jason told me in December that they didn’t have a single unit in stock but that I shouldn’t worry. I told him I was worried because at that time I was out of the country and was being told that there was a huge anti-gun push in the USA and that legislation may be enacted preventing me from purchasing an AR-15 by the time they got the set to me. In January, I sent another email: Quote:
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What the HELL???!!! Where was that manufacturing push that Jason was talking about way back in January??? Apparently they would rather spend their time posting FaceBook photos of their guns than actually manufacture any… But I really wanted a Meg Arms billet set – so I sucked it up and decided to continue my wait. Then April 5th came and passed – and I still waited another 10 days before I decided to send them another email. So, today, April 15th – I sent them the following: Quote:
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That is an Adcor Defense aluminum billet lower receiver – that was in stock. And even in this age and time of crazy gun prices, I ended up paying exactly what the dealer paid + tax. which happens to also be SIGNIFICANTLY LESS than what Adcor Defense sells them for online… happy me! The receiver is Aerospace Grade 7075-T651 Billet Aluminum and hard black anodized plated. The trigger guard is machined into the receiver making it 1 piece and significantly stronger – also because it’s billet – there are no burs, tool marks or other errors in the receiver. In effect – this thing is perfect. Even the magwell is flared out – but not so much that it becomes ugly. So, I went back to my house and began to finish the build that I had waited on Mega Arms for so long: After comparing the engraving graphics from the Adcor Defense and the Mega Arms – I’m now much happier with the Adcor – it just looks more “gunny” than Mega – the Mega Arms engravings looked too “toyish” for my tastes anyway. And in about an hour, I had fully assembled my lower receiver: Installed is the Geissele Super Semi-Automatic SSA Trigger, the Magpul B.A.D. Lever, the Magpul MIAD Grip, a Spikes Tactical ST-T2 Heavy Buffer, and the Magpul UBR Collapsible Stock. I just need to settle on an upper receiver and finish the build. So, if you have ordered anything from Mega Arms - my advice is QUIT WAITING - they haven't even started production yet... cancel your order and get something that is available now and go shoot! Last edited by IDT; April 15, 2013 at 08:03 PM. |
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April 16, 2013, 01:23 AM | #2 |
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We will be posting NiB EXO FA BCGs for sale in about two weeks plus we we will have complete uppers with our own ICE lock rail system (similar to Noveske without paying 300 bucks for a hand guard). Let me know what you need and I will make sure you are at the top of the list when they go on sale.....
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April 16, 2013, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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The only thing I am missing at this point is my upper.
I have a WMD NiB-x BCG and every other part necessary...But I'm missing an upper...and I only need a stripped one. I had been looking at the Spikes Tactical Billet M4 Flat Top Upper - but I can't find one in stock anywhere. The primary reason was for the milled out "pocket" that accommodates (better) the Magpul B.A.D. lever... Can you post some photos of the stripped uppers? |
April 16, 2013, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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While the Mega Arms debacle had left me wanting for a billet upper, I took my assembled lower to a few local gun stores today and "tried on" various uppers - all of which were forged. Some people may not have an issue with mix-and-match parts like that, but for me - I just couldn't do it.
So while sitting at the shop of an FFL friend and using his gunbroker account, I stumbled across a Spikes Tactical "Biohazard" billet upper which, looks to be significantly more badass than the Mega Arms upper was. And I pounced on it. Probably paid much more for it than I should have - but after searching about 500 other sites and finding nothing in stock, this one magically appeared, so I bit the bullet and hit the "buy it" feature." But at least I can now finish the build. Not my photos as I don't have it yet - it's being shipped. What I REALLY like about this upper is that the design on the left is specifically for the Magpul B.A.D. lever which other uppers tend to rub on. So this will fit PERFECTLY. M4 feed ramps and all the other jazz! So, Mega Arms - while you STILL haven't started production on the line of parts as you had lead me to believe, I have become a paying customer of both Adcor Defense (lower) and Spikes Tactical (upper) and pending their performance, I will remain loyal to both as I probably would have with you...but your customer service failed and failed miserably in this aspect. Also - the Spikes Tactical Biohazard Billet Upper...well, the design... IS FANTASTIC! |
April 16, 2013, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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And so, the chapter ends you going with another manufacturer. If there's anything more to add to the experience with Mega Arms, by all means, post it here. If the subject matter is what you're doing with the build, it's best to post in the discussion forums.
All others, be advised; If you do NOT have direct experience dealing with Mega Arms, do...not...post.
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February 26, 2014, 06:54 PM | #6 |
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I placed an order with Mega for a custom receiver set and got them in just a few weeks.
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