You probably also found out that at least bizapedia reports that the IFMA was dissolved. CMMG .300 blackout will become my next purchase. It was a great decision, I have never looked back. The LAR-15 X-Series X-1 Rifle in .223/5.56mm from Rock River Arms is available at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $1,450.00 and $1,500.00, depending on the stock and color option (Black and Tan). Those bastards. Damage done. How many model airplanes can I buy, sell or trade in one year? But thats only a fraction of his treachery. What would you have done differently if you ran SA or RRA with a workforce that is similarly trapped in soviet Illinois and depends on your company staying open and profitable to keep their jobs? He supported this legislation, (by not opposing it) that LIMITS CIVILIANS TO 9 FIREARM TRANSFERS PER YEAR!!!! To address these issues, various proprietary chambers exist, such as the Wylde chamber (Rock River Arms)[14] or the ArmaLite chamber, which are designed to handle both 5.56 mm NATO and .223 Remington equally well. Made in US, SSteel frame, ambi controls, no mag safety, field strips/assembles in less than a minute with no tools or pulling trigger. Very close to where I grew up. I dont expect everyone to feel that way. If you sell more than 9 guns per year, you are in the business of selling guns. The company makes a wide variety of weapons, including AR-15 and M16 rifles, as well as pistols, shotguns, and bolt-action rifles. The LWRC, DD and BCM are ALL over $1300. Just keep in mind, if you have a dozen guns in your safe, I GUARANTEE you that at least one comes from a company whos compromised at some point. Ive gotten good deals and free shipping on Handguards from CTD. RRA will wind up being an LE only shop. What part of their history am I missing Gov? I would sell the xd .45 and the xdm 9mm I already have but I dont think there is much of a market for them now. Not saying you have to like what happened, but its soviet Illinois, it was going to happen with or without their opposition. job creation they call it (bribery is such a dirty word). That is only if Springfield Arms survives this. Have you not been following this story? The company makes a wide variety of weapons, If it is a 16" it is 5.56, which the Entry Tactical is. Henry and Ruger for the win. I dont think youre using that word right. Should have just stuck to the point that hey, you can do anything you want to our dealers as long as you leave us out of it. They must be put out of business for their treachery. Performance Tuned. I would start negotiating with one of those for manufacturing space and move my entire operation to a gun-friendly climate. The RBG-1S is available in .308 Win./7.62x51 and 6.5 Creedmoor, with a 20-, 22- or 24-inch barrel, and a black, green or tan stock. So Rock River spent at least $50.000 fund the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association. There is a story of a guy that got run out of business after a hurricane because he jacked his prices up for generators. After the event I hadnt seen a shipping notification. I only purchase products from them with free shipping because they rape you on shipping. Springfields crime here is they didnt immediately counter the IFMA when the IFMA dropped opposition to a bill. Be everywhere until the bill is toast. Absolutely love them. Frankly, Im wondering how Im going to sell my existing inventory.. They are more than welcome in southern Indiana. The RRA LAR-15 is a quality gun, in just about any configuration you can come up with. WebRock River Arms LAR-15 LEF-T 5.56mm Tactical Operator AR-15 Left-Handed Rifle Notify Me When Available; Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: LH1278; Rock River Arms LAR15 And no one calls or emails the company that is one of the largest contributor the IFMA group. Posted: 1/27/2021 10:51:01 AM EST. Both Ruger and S&W learned from their mistakes, I do not know if these two can. Search Ruger anti gun. I hate to say this Tony, but you are completely clueless about lobbyists. Did you expect anything less than shady from the Illinois legislature? 3/18/2013. Meanwhile, over at the Rock River booth at the NRA convention, owner Chuck Larson has professed innocence in the matter. As for furniture, the BT 9 R9 Competition comes with a Hogue overmolded pistol grip and a four-position adjustable Rock River Arms buttstock. Are they doing town halls? CEODennis Reese hasntresponded to a request for comment or a further statement beyond the one he released Thursday night. We reserve the right to adjust product prices as dictated by the market.. FREE SHIPPING on orders over $90! All evidence to the contrary? Rock River's LAR-458 is the top pick for hunters because of its value, excellent trigger and superb accuracy. Having this blow up the day before a brand-new product launch at the NRA convention is basically the exact opposite of fortuitous timings for Springfield. If RRA really didnt know about this, then their next steps should be to cancel their membership in IFMA, denounce the lobying they did, and maybe start looking to move. This new model is the latest in the growing line of rifles and pistols based on the RRAGE platform. And yes, they are actually closer to Iowa than to Chicago. No Springfield guns for me. If Rauner is serious about re-election he will veto this flaming sack of shite. There are more corrupt justices out their than honest ones. As far as the betrayal, bear in mind that it was the act of a couple of people and unfortunately there are plenty of freedom loving 2nd Amendment supporters working for SA that will be harmed by their bad judgement. Smith and Ruger more than compensated for erroneous thinking. If youre looking for a good, dependable AR at a reasonable price, I dont think you Now that I understand what occurred its pretty obvious as gunners we need to pass on Springfield and run to Henry. WebRock River Arms LAR-15 Lightweight Mountain Rifle | MT1800X 5.56 NATO (223 Rem), 16" Chrome-Moly Lightweight BBL, Semi-Automatic, 6-Position Black Stock, Black Finish, RRA Lightweight, 30+1 Rds. With an MSRP of $860, it is a capable rifle at great price point. At the same time, Rock River Arms began to build AR-15 style rifles. Rock River Arms also produces M1911 pattern pistols, bolt-action rifles, and AR-15 style pistols in assorted calibers. [5] [6] How is he still employed? Here I was just falling in love with my SA 1911 Loaded. Rock River Arms sent me a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle with a tan stock and 24-inch barrel for testing. I am sure you do not mean Nissan or Beretta both of which picked up and moved to Tennessee for their headquarters (as well as many other companies). Sadly I have two. Wasnt sold on DAO until I shot it. Not a smart move in a buyers market, or any really. Could be paperweights. One dealer told me hes pulling Springfield product from his shelves to give his salespeople a break from carping customers. Until we destroy that party America will continue to be destroyed from within. see: gasoline supply during any natural disaster where the govt threatens to prosecute profiteers. Down side is nobody making spare mags for it yet other than Hornor Defense. My inventory of six XD pistols two 1911 .45s and two M 1As will be up for sale tommorow. So, youre not buying a bunch of Springfields new pistols? I asked one. Henry and Ruger get my votes for Americas Gunmakers. My hard earned money is going to be spent at Ruger. WebRock River Arms Two Stage Match Trigger Kit4.5-5 lbThe RRA match AR trigger kit is designed for AR-15 and AR-10 Mil-Spec lower receivers with .154 trigger and hammer pins. But when you have a muti million dollar company thats set up in a state thats you cant just pick up and move then you do what you have to do to survive. Was also saving up for an m1a. To be fair- since Bill Rugers death, the company has done a complete 180. Every damn one of you bad asses crying I wont buy from them again would have done the same thing. CZ-75/85 are great guns. Most dont buy a gun thinking about selling it down the road, bit it happens. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I will now buy another LAR-8 in case you idiots force RRA out of business. IF WE LOSE RRA BECAUSE OF THIS HYSTERICAL REACTION, thats a blow to liberty. The dimensions and leade of the .223 Remington minimum C.I.P. Pennsylvania checking in. my first AR was a rock river arms rrage. They ONLY DO WHAT THEIR CLIENTS TELL THEM TO DO. Expect deep, deep discounts on that warehouse full of XD-Es and Saints they were hoping to sell this summer. Also, RRA derives the bulk of its money from government and LE contracts so youll have a really hard time bankrupting them with a civvie sales boycott. Apples and suspension bridges here. They seemed like a freedom loving company that supported the right for people to do what they had rights to do. Start by giving everyone involved a TSA-style probe. The Springfields looked to be a good value. Ruger sold us out on the 94 AWB and it is well documented. I imagine that there will be a few FFLs leaving IL. And if they do, all the company has to do is say sorry like Ruger. If that hurts a company whos sold you out, good. Good for them, too. And the law mainly affecting small businesses, thats a feature, I think, not a bug. The NRA would likely throw you and your fliers in the dumpster. Your opinion and yourre entitled to it and welcome to voice it here, though it seems you prefer that others not voice theirs if they disagree with you. Rock River Arms has a reputation for making high quality AR-15s, but they also have a reputation for being expensive. Springfield Armory had two, and their now-fired lobbyist held the fourth IFMA directorship. Now they piss on us and tell us its raining? When you sell high dollar items like firearms, it is really, really, unbelievably stupid, to piss off your customer base at rebate time. Anyone who tries will come out worse for the experience. And now a sell out. Hugely disappointing. Hes told several industry types that he had no contact with IFMA lobbyist Jay Keller and knew nothing of this carve-out. Neither will have the working capitol to sustain a relocation. Obviously Springfield and others have not learned this lesson and are going down the same road. This product has an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars from 3 ratings. Its a freakin disaster. And their ammo prices were astronomical. Theyre sole purpose is to protect their own interests. thats what Illinois is hoping for stand our ground, Springfield got me right in my Grip Zone with this move, bu-bye SA. RRA models, like the RRAGE, LAR15, BTB, ATH, LAR68 & Light Mountain, are available in many different color options and calibers. When a big box store is competitive on price with the local gun shop, you know there is a problem. What should be boycotted is this garbage blog. I was a dedicated 1911 guy and really wanted to stick with something with a grip safety like the EMP contour or even the R-51. Beretta (ex-MD) and Remington (ex-NY) make your statements look foolish. Did Springfield get shouted down at their own party? After asking you if youd like to sign up for a membership, and cc insurance. had I known earlier, I might have bought a few more colt revolvers..god I wish Id known. Screw that. So, if youre looking for a cheap AR-15, Rock River Arms probably isnt the best option. Most importantly, support our brothers in arms in Illinois. You can bet our sport; Henry wouldnt have gone along with that. And by the way, sarcastically calling people badasses loses its effect when you get so butthurt by an article that you start calling the author a pu$$y. Seems like a stand up guy to me. After further review, Rock River Arms, Inc. (RRA) is immediately severing all ties with the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA). We feel that IFMAs integrity is compromised and we will not be a part of the organization. If you do a little digging, you will find they were importing 1911s from Brazil in the early days too. Of course there will be others that benefit as well. These two companies MUST be boycotted into bankruptcy. Im appalled that Rock River thinks that we are that gullible.. That kind of thing actually happens all the time in lobbying. No more. This year, State Senator Don Harmon needed IFMA to end their opposition to his bill. Gun owners have good memories, it will take a year but Springfield like Target will notice their mistake on their Revenue numbers and blame the weather, the president, insert excuse here. In fact, I own a Springfield M1A Scout Squad that they gave me free of charge after I encountered a series of malfunctions with an old SAR8. RRA IS THE ONLY COMPANY THAT CAN MAKE A RELIABLE AR-10. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I would say that Ruger has done more to support the 2A than all other companies combined. The Ruger is berween $6-700. Its GENESEO and its still about 3 hours from Chicago. There are millions of people in the US who no longer think that its enough to fight and die for these rights. Not now. The Rock River Arms LAR-15 RRage 3G 5.56/.223 Rifle is a semi-auto rifle that delivers accurate shooting in a dependable platform with a clean, trim look. Ben Franklin once said, If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately.. Ruger was making superior quality products using totally American resources. I had the EMP4 Contour and a TRP on my 2017 list. thats what matter and they put that last. Did SA forget that this isnt 1988 anymore and that the internet exists? Even if its expensive, SA is in a better position to pay the fee than Hank and Ethels gun shop. No other IL manufacturers donated, not Armalite, not DSA, nada. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Several other really good CCs out there too if you want one of the big mfgs. Your arguments are supercilious and embarrassingly logic free. Includes larger .1555 MSRP: $111.99 $75.81. Defending Your Legacy is obviously just a marketing slogan for Springfield. The firearms community will be better without them. Good for them. They hate freedom and absolutely love all powerful Government. thats the one ive just stopped considering. Apparently, John Smith isnt an advocate of the constitution or specifically the second amendment. SA created it). business or not your customers are your lively hood. If theres a silver lining here, this law should be shot down by the courts. IFMAs Keller testified in March at the Illinois Senate Judiciary committee of his willingness to consider dropping the lobbying groupsopposition to the bill if his clients were exempted. In the world of .308 Win. you cant fix prices or youll get a shortage.
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