Freds Stocks (M1A)

[Jaxxas]

Has anybody ordered from "Fred's M14 Stocks"? He seems to have quite the selection, but when I tried to order I got error below.... Or could anybody point me to a different supplier? Or maybe I should try old school and just call Fred! lol

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Secure Connection Failed

www.fredsm14stocks.com uses an invalid security certificate.

The certificate expired on 6/1/2006 11:54 AM.

(Error code: sec_error_expired_certificate)


* This could be a problem with the server's configuration, or it could be someone trying to impersonate the server.

* If you have connected to this server successfully in the past, the error may be temporary, and you can try again later.

Or you can add an exception…

[gunshack]

Yeah, their internet security certificate expired long ago. The transaction will still go through with out an issues.

[Jaxxas]

Thanks Gunshack, I'll be placing a order then!

[A square 10]

i have one of his stocks and have remained totaly happy and a big fan for many years ,

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles002.jpg

[JohnnyReb]

I bought all of these from "Fred " between 2001 - 2006. These were bought IN PERSON, not from the website, YMMV.

http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/Tiger08s.JPG

http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/The%20Magnificent%20Seven.JPG

http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/M14/H&R_01.jpg

http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/RedStain1.JPG


http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/mykeeper.jpg

Now, before you get all drippy, I did have a little involvement in how they turned out. ;)

[Bentley8]

Keep in mind that the order I placed in October 2007 did not arrive until June of 2008. Just for some run of the mill stocks and handguards, nothing fancy.

When he says on his website that you might have to wait a while, he is not kidding.

That said, I was happy with what I received.

[Jaxxas]

Wow, great looking stocks! I hope I get one even half as nice!

[MACV]

JohnnyReb, did you do the flame work on those stocks or did they come that way. Good looking stocks BTW.

[JohnnyReb]

Originally posted by MACV
JohnnyReb, did you do the flame work on those stocks or did they come that way. Good looking stocks BTW.

The flame is in the wood grain, I just have a talent for coaxing it out. :D

[JColdIron]

Originally posted by JohnnyReb


The flame is in the wood grain, I just have a talent for coaxing it out. :D

You are reeeel good with that belt sander :p

Nice wood and finish work. Wish Fred would take better lit photos of BOTH side of the stocks he sells. It is really hard to tell what you are looking at. I am ready to buy one but hate not being able to put my hands on them!

[ER]

Yeah, Fred is SLLLOOOOWWWWW. I waited 2 months before I started calling. If you can ever get him on the phone, it seems to hasten your order....

I was well satisfied with what I got though.

[John Crusher]

I've bought stocks from Fred over the last 8 or 10 years (I think) and have never gotten what I ordered in what you would call a reasonable time. He has always sent a few "extra goodies" and I guess it's hard to write with paws.

[dignotov]

Fred is slow but you end getting what you paid for and it is true that you get some extra goodies in the box for waiting...at least i did.

[M1FREDQ]

JohnnyReb
When you order from Freed which stock is it that has those stripes????
Do you mind sharing how you get it to look that way?
Thanks Reb!!!!

[broncobisley1]

I need a M1A wood stock to replace the fiberglass stock and handguard that came on my M1A. Which one from Fred's do y''all recomend.

TIA

[broncobisley1]

Bump,

Just ordered a like new handguard and Excellent plus Walnut Stock.

Will update when it arrives in 1-12 months.

[Rotor]

Winter is the best time to order because there are less Appleseeds.

JR

[GM4spd]

I hadn't ordered a stock from FRED in about 10 years---placed an order on
19 Jan for one of his "dinged up" walnuts for about $70---I got it today
and what a GREAT stock!! It has great grain and color but I will need to do
the finish work to make it stand out but it's nice to have a solid foundation
to start on, the GI marks are real clear. I'm glad he is still in business. Pete

[broncobisley1]

Jaxxas

Have you received your stock yet.

My card was charged on the 6th, but no stock yet. I thought they didn't charge until it was about to ship. Reason this always makes me worry is that I only have so long to contest credit card payment.

I have no problem waiting 12 months when I haven't been charged, but get impatient after 3 weeks when I've already paid.

[BC]

Originally posted by JohnnyReb
I bought all of these from "Fred " between 2001 - 2006. These were bought IN PERSON, not from the website, YMMV.
http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/The%20Magnificent%20Seven.JPG
http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/RedStain1.JPG
http://www.ramairfreight.com/jon/mykeeper.jpg
Now, before you get all drippy, I did have a little involvement in how they turned out. ;)

Those stocks give me goosebumps! All I want is dark, oil finished walnut stocks.

[Jaxxas]

Well I got my parts today! In great shape! THanks for all the advice!

[neilemore]

Congrats, Pic's ? and which grade ? Mine were '" Going out this week " 3/14/09.

[Jaxxas]

Actually I just got some hardware, I'm using a Boyd stock.

[neilemore]

Ahh, Well if and when mine come in I'll try to post a pic or two.

[broncobisley1]

Still no stock for me.

3 e-mails with no response.

2 phone calls, both told me the stock should of shipped by now.

Going to call them again tomorrow.

[Jaxxas]

Originally posted by neilemore
Ahh, Well if and when mine come in I'll try to post a pic or two.

I suppose just because it's not a Freds stock, it's no reason not to post a pic or two of my M1A with a Boyd's stock and Fred's hardware!

[Jaxxas]

2nd pic!

[neilemore]

Very nice.:beer:

[Cliff M]

JohnnyReb, WOW those are some of the best looking stocks I've seen. I'll bet if you can currently get something like that it would cost mucho dinero. Good Luck

[JohnnyReb]

Originally posted by Cliff M
JohnnyReb, WOW those are some of the best looking stocks I've seen. I'll bet if you can currently get something like that it would cost mucho dinero. Good Luck

You know it Cliff! I think I paid $65 a piece for all of those. Fred has since raised his price on the "tigers".

[broncobisley1]

Originally posted by broncobisley1
Still no stock for me.

3 e-mails with no response.

2 phone calls, both told me the stock should of shipped by now.

Going to call them again tomorrow.

Called all week, and finally reached someone Friday, who said he would look into my stock.

If I don't hear anything by this coming Weds, I'm going to go ahead and dispute the charge on my Credit Card.

Once again, I have no problem waiting over a year for an item, but once it's charged it should arrive within a month. Just ranting. :fal:

[Ssarge]

Go here and pick one out from a photo.
http://www.usarmory.com/catalog.asp?PAGE=9

[broncobisley1]

Thanks for reminding me that USarmory also has stocks.

I'll get around to buying one eventually. I'll live with the synthetic one for now.

Updated to say, I've started the CC dispute process today. First charge I've ever had to dispute in my life.

Pretty sad that a fellow firearms person has a business that seriously lacks in communication and seems to have no problem charging people then blowing them off.

[broncobisley1]

Originally posted by Cliff M
I broke down today and ordered 2 select plus walnut stocks. After seeing what a nice stock was going for on ebay I'm willing to wait for as long as it takes. It seems to be a crap shoot for the shipping time. I'll update when the stocks come in.

I was willing to wait over a year, but not if they charge my card upfront, especially considering their spotty reviews and people never receiving items. Google and you shall find plenty of bad reviews, also three complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Fred's didn't even bother to respond to the three Better Business Bureau complaints, which told me to dispute my charge while I still had time.

Luckily, my Credit Card company worked with me, and credited me back with the money. The money is now going to CMP. Just added another pending order for 30-06, makes that 4 open orders with CMP. They won't charge until ammo's ready to ship.

Hope you have better luck than I did, and they don't charge your card in advance, and actually have communication other than it only being one-sided.

At least I'm not out money, like some others.

[Cliff M]

I received my 2 select plus walnut stocks after a 8 week 2 day wait. My CC was charged 10 days prior to receipt. Both stocks would go VG with only a few dings and no cracks or repairs. I stripped one down with Jasco paint remover and finished it with Tru-Oil gun stock finish kit. I am satisfied with the results and was only out $20 for supplies and $70 plus $14 shipping for the stocks.