The cost of labor for a nation like Turkey isn't the same as it is in nations like Germany, US, etc.Originally Posted by Casual Friday
That being said, what the OPs losing with the K2 is effective local support-and that's worth a premium. Shoot often enough, and you'll wear something out or need a part. Without logistical support, that guns a paperweight waiting to happen.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
I'm aware of the difference in labor cost, as well as the propensity to use extremely low grade materials by foreign companies, both of which are a bit disconcerting when it comes to firearms, even if they are just a range blaster.
Meh.
I've paid much for, for much worse. And log support is only as good as the company is willing to make it. No shortage of issues with support from the "big guys".
Feels like an awful lot of jumping on the guy for presenting his opinion. Unless you're all thinking he shilling for the company. If that's the case then just say so.
I didn't see anyone jumping on the guy. He gave the opinion that it's the best bang for you buck 45acp and in true internet forum fashion, other people gave their opinions as well.
The trouble is, his post says "Bang for the Buck".
Such does not exist in the World of Guns. If a handgun is priced below market value given its features, there's a reason why. The OP may have saved physical up front cash, but he'll pay in the long run when EAA botches an order or can't/won't fix his gun, or he has to pay a premium to get a holster , etc.
Its a lesson I re-learned very recently.Even a range toy is no fun if it goes down and you can't fix it.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
I see his post as, he posted his feeling and impressions. I didn't take anything more than that from his writing. I will admit my "shill" meter twitches a bit though, but I have no data to back it up so it remains merely a twitch. I've learned to ignore buzz words like "bang for the buck" a long time ago and focus on the merits (and detriments) of an item.
One of my new favorite lines.… but you did basically come onto a Formula One forum promoting a Yugo…
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I'm interested to see a 2000 round challenge and then some long term testing.
Cheers,
D
OP, I honestly hope the gun works out well for you and I'm sure everyone else feels the same. I'm interested to see how it hold up with use.
I can understand some of the other folks here who are concerned with what seems like people crapping on this thread but the reason I joined PF is because these guys are dead serious about guns, literally. When they talk guns it's life-or-death and when you expect to be able to trust your life to a tool you have to be skeptical of anything unfamiliar. I don't want to hear from dudes that think one friggen box of ammo is a luxury, and use "100 rounds" and "trouble-free" when talking about a gun they've had for two years. (not that anyone in this thread is.)
In the end it's more important to offer dissenting opinions so everyone who sees this can be better informed than to preserve someone's feelings.
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