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JP & Brownells

Started by pjb45 , Jun 19 2012 04:24 PM

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#1 pjb45

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Posted 19 June 2012 - 04:24 PM

A couple weeks ago, I had several conversations with Brownells Customer Service folks. They are awesome.

UPS just delivered my new barrel and bolt from JP.

I looked at all the other great barrel makers out there, finally re-decided on JP because I could get the complete package of rifle, block, brake, tube and bolt for a decent price.

Brownells has once again established itself as a superior company.

My new build starts soon. I still need cam pin, firing pin, and some other small parts. Midway has a DPMS TiN cam pin I am thinking about getting.

I am looking at a fiberglass hand guard also.

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#2 Alaskapopo

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Posted 19 June 2012 - 06:40 PM

I love doing buisness with Brownells and I spend thousands there every year. They have a LEO discount and have most everything you could want.
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#3 jdknotts1

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Posted 19 June 2012 - 08:50 PM

I agree. Brownells is hard to beat. They guarantee everything they sell even if the mfg doesn't.

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#4 empire12369

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Posted 23 June 2012 - 08:57 AM

I love Brownell's but they really need to redesign their website. It is so difficult to navigate. I understand that they have a ton of inventory but so does Midway and they manage.

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#5 FAZZ

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Posted 23 June 2012 - 09:50 AM

Sweet set up thinking of going the same route to upgrade a barrel, JP bolt carrier,alexander arms hand guard or VTAC along with the fixed stock.

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Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:08 PM

I am looking at a fiberglass hand guard also.

I'd be careful about getting the gun too light on the front end. The JP barrel is a relatively light profile. A fiberglas or carbon fiber handguard would make the front end very light.

IMHO, a lightweight front end just doesn't settle. I bring the gun up and watch the dot dance around for a second. On the second gun that I built, I used a 15" aluminum handguard and a slightly heavier profile barrel. I bring it up and it just settles instantly.

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#7 pjb45

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Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:21 PM

Thanks for the guidance on the hand guard. I have a JP hand guard on my other AR. Worse comes to worse I will switch them out.

I will need to check Denise's latest email to see if I need a sling. That is going to dictate the set up.

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#8 dukduk

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Posted 23 June 2012 - 10:07 PM

how long after your order did it take?

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#9 3gunpinoy

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Posted 28 June 2012 - 04:57 PM

+1 on brownells. yup we spend a lot ($K) yearly with them.

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#10 pjb45

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Posted 28 June 2012 - 07:46 PM

I don't remember the exact time frame but it was less than they thought, about 4 weeks.

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#11 Alaskapopo

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Posted 28 June 2012 - 11:05 PM

I am looking at a fiberglass hand guard also.

I'd be careful about getting the gun too light on the front end. The JP barrel is a relatively light profile. A fiberglas or carbon fiber handguard would make the front end very light.

IMHO, a lightweight front end just doesn't settle. I bring the gun up and watch the dot dance around for a second. On the second gun that I built, I used a 15" aluminum handguard and a slightly heavier profile barrel. I bring it up and it just settles instantly.

I agree. I think a rifle should balance just at the mag well area. Front light is bad so is muzzle heavy.
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#12 Dan Sierpina

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:22 AM

Thanks for the guidance on the hand guard. I have a JP hand guard on my other AR. Worse comes to worse I will switch them out.

I will need to check Denise's latest email to see if I need a sling. That is going to dictate the set up.

If you're shooting Rocky Mountain, you'll need a sling.

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#13 pjb45

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Posted 30 June 2012 - 06:18 PM

I have to call Mark and talk to him about the plugs in the hand guard. I am not sure what they are for...worse comes to worse I will order a JP hand guard from Brownells for the match.