I wouldn't waste time with a special token. Just put all your effort into making sure this barreled action is 100% functional, that would be token enough.
Really looking forward to seeing how they shoot!!
L3i New "Stinger" Barreled action
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Really looking forward to seeing how they shoot!!
With the designs nailed down it is about a 4 month cycle. I hope to start staggering my manufacturing cycles so I never go more that far between having stock on hand.
That’s not terrible. It’s neat to see all the machining and production side. You’re doing everything right. It’s exciting hopefully I’ll be able to snag one of the first run.
Unofficially there's a pile of bodies done, blanks ready and 90% of the bolt parts done. We don't want to overcommit to a date but I think people would be happy with how close the production batch is to being completed.
@Mechdesigner any chance there will be 10rd Stinger billet mags to accompany the barreled action release? You know… for us Kalifornia folks.. or a blocked mag….
Ran the Stinger at a match on Saturday, it ran great! Need to dial down the tensioner pressure just a hair to get the feeding a touch smoother but that is a simple adjustment. Ended up cleaning 4/8 stages with 10 shots down on the match. I am really excited on the progress we made!
I have heard some comments about the Stinger Action being a “variance” of the current PTG 40X repeater. I can ensure everyone that is not the case. Both actions share the same common ancestor however we went a different route on every single component. The Stinger is not a 40X conversion. It was redesigned to be a reliable repeater. We kept the design simple and made sure it was well executed. Every component in the Stinger action is unique to us, we left nothing untouched. Our goal was to bring to market a simple, yet reliable and well polished 700 platform action to market at a fair price point that we could develop as part of our complete rifle ecosystem. We have plans that go beyond this initial project but currently this is where our focus lies. I have included some examples of components in our action versus current 40X offerings.
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Seems like testing is going well!
So here's the question. How short of a lead time should we let it get before we take orders? We're going forward with everything but it's a balance of taking money when people always want shorter lead times.
Barrels, bodies, bolts are all 90% complete for the entire first production run, knocking out the small parts now.
So here's the question. How short of a lead time should we let it get before we take orders? We're going forward with everything but it's a balance of taking money when people always want shorter lead times.
Barrels, bodies, bolts are all 90% complete for the entire first production run, knocking out the small parts now.
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Our newest Stinger 15 round mags are under 13 ounces. Our 12 round Stinger magazines should be around 11 ounces.
It's a single piece mount from Audere and they're awesome
Here is what have always done and will do the same now if in the situation. The whole philosophy is based on not need the customers money before delivery however:
1. Ask for a list including item wanted exactly, phone number for texts and good email.
2. Make a list based on the time of day when the orders come in and put them in date order.
3. As soon as items are available, text/email the person on the list. IF they still want it they have a few hours etc to reply that they do.
4. If they do not, they get skipped and put to the back of the list.
5. If they change their mind, cool, someone else gets a chance earlier.
6. IF someone really pisses you off, skip them or back of the list.
7. Collect the money and FFL information and ship the item as soon as you are confident the funds are good.
That way no one can accuse the supplier of lying and using their money, no red-ass feelings about deposits not returned for changed minds, etc etc. That is how we ran Stillers Precision Firearms and Holeshot from day one. It saved me a lot of grief in the end.
1. Ask for a list including item wanted exactly, phone number for texts and good email.
2. Make a list based on the time of day when the orders come in and put them in date order.
3. As soon as items are available, text/email the person on the list. IF they still want it they have a few hours etc to reply that they do.
4. If they do not, they get skipped and put to the back of the list.
5. If they change their mind, cool, someone else gets a chance earlier.
6. IF someone really pisses you off, skip them or back of the list.
7. Collect the money and FFL information and ship the item as soon as you are confident the funds are good.
That way no one can accuse the supplier of lying and using their money, no red-ass feelings about deposits not returned for changed minds, etc etc. That is how we ran Stillers Precision Firearms and Holeshot from day one. It saved me a lot of grief in the end.
I wouldn't sell anything till it was 100% ready.
The biggest way you can get into trouble is by taking money on orders that are beyond your ability to confidently fill. Companies who try to grow too fast can easily run out of cash if they are foolish about how they invest their working capital. You tie all your money up in component X, then something goes wrong, and all of a sudden you can’t pay your rent. And I don’t think you guys need to hear this, but just in case you do, there is always competition ready to fill the void. Stay humble!
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