Sean
March 14, 2003, 00:31
A little Imbel kit review. Received my 2 Imbel kits today and for the most part, they are pretty good with only a few things "wrong".
Kit 1: Handpicked. Barrel was very good. Finish wear from the gas block forward. Handgaurds will need a lot of work but I planned on replacing them anyway. The lower was in very good or better condition and looks to have been fired very little. The buttstock and pistol grip will be relaced.
Kit 2: I thought I paid for 2 handpicked kits but I must have goofed when I ordered. Barrel has frosting near the muzzle and the chamber and I won't be using it. Handgaurds are pretty beat up but they will be replaced along with the pistol grip and buttstock. The lower is very good or better and looks to have been fired very little.
The best part is that both lowers are in really good shape and will clean up nicely. Someone "South of the border" carved what looks like a cactus in one stock. VERY artistic.
The bad part is that 1 of the barrels won't be used because I'm picky when it comes to barrels and one of the kits is missing the bolt and bolt carrier.
I'll call TAPCO Friday or Monday to sort out the missing bolt and bolt carrier but there are enough good parts to make 2 nice rifles when I break out one of my spare barrels.
Respectfully,
Sean
Kit 1: Handpicked. Barrel was very good. Finish wear from the gas block forward. Handgaurds will need a lot of work but I planned on replacing them anyway. The lower was in very good or better condition and looks to have been fired very little. The buttstock and pistol grip will be relaced.
Kit 2: I thought I paid for 2 handpicked kits but I must have goofed when I ordered. Barrel has frosting near the muzzle and the chamber and I won't be using it. Handgaurds are pretty beat up but they will be replaced along with the pistol grip and buttstock. The lower is very good or better and looks to have been fired very little.
The best part is that both lowers are in really good shape and will clean up nicely. Someone "South of the border" carved what looks like a cactus in one stock. VERY artistic.
The bad part is that 1 of the barrels won't be used because I'm picky when it comes to barrels and one of the kits is missing the bolt and bolt carrier.
I'll call TAPCO Friday or Monday to sort out the missing bolt and bolt carrier but there are enough good parts to make 2 nice rifles when I break out one of my spare barrels.
Respectfully,
Sean