Dan at V.O.W. and Ironwood

**BUFF** · November 21, 2001, 00:33

Just thought I would try to bolster anyone's confidence who hasn't done business with Dan Richardson at Volunteer Ordnance Works. I have bought stuff he makes (folding cocking handles, L1A1-style fake muzzle brake thingies) and stuff he just sells (locking shoulders, Ironwood furniture sets) and he is a fine craftsman, an honest describer (it is late) and a very careful packager of his wares. He ships promptly when he gets the product, and if the product is going to be a while (problem with an outside supplier or something) he will let you know. Good stuff from a good guy.

Today the BBT brought two boxes, one from Dan and one from Williams. Dan's offering is an extremely nicely figured walnut stock set from Ironwood and an extra set of handguards he has had cut for bipods. The wood matches very well between pieces. He wrapped it in lots of paper and packed it in a new, heavy-duty cardboard box. No shipping dings or damage.

These are sold as seconds but I will be darned if I can see anything wrong with them.

Buy with confidence.

Thanks, Dan!

[ November 21, 2001: Message edited by: BUFF ]

shortround · November 21, 2001, 00:58

Don't leave us hanging Buff, what about the scope mount?

**BUFF** · November 21, 2001, 11:33

See minor review at "WILLIAMS SCOPE MOUNT" thread. In a word, beautiful.

Dan at VOW · November 21, 2001, 11:43

Buff, thanks, I do try, I don't always get everything right, I'm working on that though! Glad you like the stock set and extra hand guards, I had a hard time deciding. Have a great Thanksgiving, Dan.

Rifleman44 · November 21, 2001, 11:50

I just want to second that about Dan at VOW. He is just "fine people" as we say in Texas. The man does not have a dishonest, malicious, or "scam you bone" in his body.

Dan endures tremenous pain everyday from his back, and added to that, some contractors messed him around in pouring a slab for his new shop. That sort of thing seems to happen to the nicest people.

I would hope all Falcoholics will consider Dan @ VOW in their purchases. He, like most suppliers, is helping the Second Amendment by providing us with parts to build guns to justify having a Second Amendment.

And as we on this Board know, there are some out there underserving of our custom and trust.

Dan deserves both.

Templator · November 21, 2001, 12:32

Yeah,.. Dan seems like good people,..and he really doesn't have to be,.. his stuff is so nice that people would buy it even if he was a jerk.

sixplusone · November 21, 2001, 13:54

Dan's a great guy to do business with and I had to add; I don't know why those 2nds are 2nds mine will go on an Imbel [quiet about the rumor he has or had them for Inch..shhh]ooooohh Laurel Mtn. sealer and steel wool when dry and they're done. Excellent

TerryB · November 21, 2001, 15:56

I have done business with on several occasions. I have been to his shop (before he moved) for a FAL kit build. Dan is hard working, courteous, kind, very helpful and someone you can trust. He is a good man to do business with. You will get what you pay for and in most cases, more. I cannot say enough good things about "Dan at VOW". Dan is more than someone I do business with, he is a friend.

November 21, 2001, 00:33	#1
BUFF Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 789 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7,139	Dan at V.O.W. and Ironwood Just thought I would try to bolster anyone's confidence who hasn't done business with Dan Richardson at Volunteer Ordnance Works. I have bought stuff he makes (folding cocking handles, L1A1-style fake muzzle brake thingies) and stuff he just sells (locking shoulders, Ironwood furniture sets) and he is a fine craftsman, an honest describer (it is late) and a very careful packager of his wares. He ships promptly when he gets the product, and if the product is going to be a while (problem with an outside supplier or something) he will let you know. Good stuff from a good guy. Today the BBT brought two boxes, one from Dan and one from Williams. Dan's offering is an extremely nicely figured walnut stock set from Ironwood and an extra set of handguards he has had cut for bipods. The wood matches very well between pieces. He wrapped it in lots of paper and packed it in a new, heavy-duty cardboard box. No shipping dings or damage. These are sold as seconds but I will be darned if I can see anything wrong with them. Buy with confidence. Thanks, Dan! [ November 21, 2001: Message edited by: BUFF ] __________________ BUFF

November 21, 2001, 00:58	#2
shortround Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1503 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Southeast, MI, USA Posts: 2,799	Don't leave us hanging Buff, what about the scope mount? __________________ Nostalgia: It's just not what it used to be. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Someone asked if I was a procrastinator and I told them I wasn't sure but I'd get back with them tomorrow.

November 21, 2001, 11:33	#3
BUFF Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 789 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7,139	See minor review at "WILLIAMS SCOPE MOUNT" thread. In a word, beautiful. __________________ BUFF

November 21, 2001, 11:50	#5
Rifleman44 Registered FALaholic #: 3803 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin, Texas 78730 Posts: 427	I just want to second that about Dan at VOW. He is just "fine people" as we say in Texas. The man does not have a dishonest, malicious, or "scam you bone" in his body. Dan endures tremenous pain everyday from his back, and added to that, some contractors messed him around in pouring a slab for his new shop. That sort of thing seems to happen to the nicest people. I would hope all Falcoholics will consider Dan @ VOW in their purchases. He, like most suppliers, is helping the Second Amendment by providing us with parts to build guns to justify having a Second Amendment. And as we on this Board know, there are some out there underserving of our custom and trust. Dan deserves both. __________________ SAS & L1A1s built by Gunplumber: The best & the best built by the best.

November 21, 2001, 12:32	#6
Templator Registered FALaholic #: 4460 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington Posts: 1,760	Yeah,.. Dan seems like good people,..and he really doesn't have to be,.. his stuff is so nice that people would buy it even if he was a jerk. __________________ I look with commiseration upon the great body of my fellow Americans who, reading newspapers, live and die in the belief that they have known something of what has passed in the world around them. Harry Truman

November 21, 2001, 11:43	#4
Dan at VOW Registered FALaholic #: 191 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cleveland, TN. CSA Posts: 1,011	Buff, thanks, I do try, I don't always get everything right, I'm working on that though! Glad you like the stock set and extra hand guards, I had a hard time deciding. Have a great Thanksgiving, Dan.

November 21, 2001, 13:54	#7
sixplusone Registered FALaholic #: 2667 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NE Oregon Posts: 489	Dan's a great guy to do business with and I had to add; I don't know why those 2nds are 2nds mine will go on an Imbel [quiet about the rumor he has or had them for Inch..shhh]ooooohh Laurel Mtn. sealer and steel wool when dry and they're done. Excellent

November 21, 2001, 15:56	#8
TerryB Registered FALaholic #: 1478 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Carolina Posts: 117	I have done business with on several occasions. I have been to his shop (before he moved) for a FAL kit build. Dan is hard working, courteous, kind, very helpful and someone you can trust. He is a good man to do business with. You will get what you pay for and in most cases, more. I cannot say enough good things about "Dan at VOW". Dan is more than someone I do business with, he is a friend.

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