model 1 sales input

[dtbighit]

Yes I understand model 1 sales is not rra or colt etc,I am looking to build a 24 in varmint ar and was looking at the model 1 kit,yes reviews are mixed some good some bad,does anyone have any real world experience with model 1 sales?input would be great,I am building this on a doublestar lower,also any comments on er shaw barrels? I can't afford the top of the food chain so I was curious thanks

[OneGuy67]

Slow shipping and pretty lousy customer service is my experience with them. One of the front sight ears were cracked on the barrel I bought from them and getting them to exchange it was a hassle. After they finally did, I didn't have any additional problems with their product.

[dtbighit]

Thanks for your input,how long ago did you order,was slow shipping maybe due the Obama scare?

[OneGuy67]

No, this was a few years ago. I bought parts to build a rifle for my father-in-law for Christmas.

[DeusExMachina]

I've had a bunch of random M1S parts and never a problem. My 9mm is a M1S upper and bolt.

[BPTactical]

I have worked on 2 barrels from them that were too tight on headspace. They looked like they were machined with a rock.
I would definitely have headspace checked and don't expect fit and finish to be overly great.

[dtbighit]

Thanks again for the input,as far as machining with a rock,what's wrong with that?rocks are abrasive.river rock for removing lots of material and sandstone for final clean and polish,no seriously thanks for the responses,so what about doublestars varmint upper?or any other brands that won't kill the wallet?

[Great-Kazoo]

Thanks again for the input,as far as machining with a rock,what's wrong with that?rocks are abrasive.river rock for removing lots of material and sandstone for final clean and polish,no seriously thanks for the responses,so what about doublestars varmint upper?or any other brands that won't kill the wallet?

J&T dist. been using them since late 80's as needed. They use wilson bbls and have for years, overall good CS.
http://jtdistributing.net/store/index.html

DTI (Delton) is GTG too
http://www.del-ton.com/

[Colorado Osprey]

Built many a kit from Model 1 as well as J&T. I haven't seen a difference in parts from either. I would get which ever one you can get at the best price.

Customer service and shipping have been great.
One upper was missing a part and was next day shipped to me.

Other than that never a real problem.

Model 1 get parts from lowest bidder manufacturer. Manufacturer varies depending on best deal. They are sometimes shipping RRA, Bushy, FN, LMT and CMT parts.

Most big name manufacturer's(assemblers) are now getting a lot of parts from China. Just because you are paying more money for a name brand means nothing.

(Remember getting M4'gery kits from J&T for $349 just a few years ago?? Those were the days)