Vang Comp- AWESOME- must read.

Death from Afar · January 24, 2007, 12:47 AM

Lads, I put a Vang barrel on my 870 after a mate returned from Gunsite and brought me one. I took it out for a night shoot, shooting rabbits. As you know, we do tend to blast a few rabbits in these parts and short barrel , pump action, large magazine "hoses of death" are your usual choice. I wanted a Vang for a tighter pattern, and reduced recoil it offers.

Anyway, the gun had problems. I wont say what they were, as I do not want you to think Vang makes junk. I was very disappointed, and emailed saying what had happened. Within 12 hours I had a reply, which is pretty good consideringI live in New Zealand ( Anyone see Anthony Bourdain in New Zealand on the discovery channel? Those are my mates he went pig hunting with! Anyway..) I was suggested a few fixes, which I experimented with and didnt get any joy. I emailed the results of those tests, and Vang emailed back saying I am getting a new barrel sent out, cost free, no question.

This is awesome customer service from a great firm that deserves your support.

The barrels are awesome by the way for what they are designed to do. You should get one.

mpage · January 24, 2007, 01:54 AM

My turn around time was incredibly fast and Hans Vang was very personable on the phone.

I did notice, however that the barrel I got back was not the barrel I sent out; there was brazing where that ring holds the magazine tube, and I think also on the sight. I've since heard that it's difficult to drill those ports without something going wrong, so sometimes they give you a new barrel.

Was recoil significantly reduced? Were you able to observe any patterns?

CCMO · June 1, 2007, 02:31 PM

workinwifdakids · June 28, 2007, 03:47 PM

Hans lives down the street from my brother, and cares deeply about his customers. You can bet he'll do what he says he'll do, or he'll make it right.

ws6_keith · June 28, 2007, 06:43 PM

My Vang Comp Mossy 590A1 has been flawless since day 1. I bought it right from Hans, so it was one they did before I ever got it. Definitely shot the tighest pattern of any 12ga on the range at my FrontSight shotty class.

Death from Afar · June 30, 2007, 02:29 PM

Good to see other customers have had the same experince. Odd the gentleman had a different barrel sent back- maybe they busted your original?

January 24, 2007, 12:47 AM	#1
Death from Afar Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Living the dream in Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 1,635	Vang Comp- AWESOME- must read. Lads, I put a Vang barrel on my 870 after a mate returned from Gunsite and brought me one. I took it out for a night shoot, shooting rabbits. As you know, we do tend to blast a few rabbits in these parts and short barrel , pump action, large magazine "hoses of death" are your usual choice. I wanted a Vang for a tighter pattern, and reduced recoil it offers. Anyway, the gun had problems. I wont say what they were, as I do not want you to think Vang makes junk. I was very disappointed, and emailed saying what had happened. Within 12 hours I had a reply, which is pretty good consideringI live in New Zealand ( Anyone see Anthony Bourdain in New Zealand on the discovery channel? Those are my mates he went pig hunting with! Anyway..) I was suggested a few fixes, which I experimented with and didnt get any joy. I emailed the results of those tests, and Vang emailed back saying I am getting a new barrel sent out, cost free, no question. This is awesome customer service from a great firm that deserves your support. The barrels are awesome by the way for what they are designed to do. You should get one. __________________ "Beware of the Man with one gun...he probably isnt into guns enough to be safe with it".

June 1, 2007, 02:31 PM	#3
CCMO Member Join Date: April 20, 2007 Location: Flyover Land Posts: 18	...and he was never heard from again? __________________ USCCA, JPFO, GOA, NRA.

June 28, 2007, 03:47 PM	#4
workinwifdakids Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 216	Vang Hans lives down the street from my brother, and cares deeply about his customers. You can bet he'll do what he says he'll do, or he'll make it right. __________________ "Lieutenant Onoda, reporting for duty, Sir!"

June 28, 2007, 06:43 PM	#5
ws6_keith Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	My Vang Comp Mossy 590A1 has been flawless since day 1. I bought it right from Hans, so it was one they did before I ever got it. Definitely shot the tighest pattern of any 12ga on the range at my FrontSight shotty class. __________________ Keith http://www.ws6.com

June 30, 2007, 02:29 PM	#6
Death from Afar Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Living the dream in Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 1,635	Good to see other customers have had the same experince. Odd the gentleman had a different barrel sent back- maybe they busted your original? __________________ "Beware of the Man with one gun...he probably isnt into guns enough to be safe with it".

January 24, 2007, 01:54 AM	#2
mpage Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2006 Posts: 170	My turn around time was incredibly fast and Hans Vang was very personable on the phone. I did notice, however that the barrel I got back was not the barrel I sent out; there was brazing where that ring holds the magazine tube, and I think also on the sight. I've since heard that it's difficult to drill those ports without something going wrong, so sometimes they give you a new barrel. Was recoil significantly reduced? Were you able to observe any patterns?