Question about KY Imports?

Pippie · January 27, 2004, 18:49

I tripped over a link today for stg58 parts kits @ KY Imports for $190 (if memory serves) but anyway having never personaly done business w/ them i was wondering, are they O.K. ? They had it listed as an stg48 maybe a typo or a cause for concern. unfortunately they didn't have a description or any pictures. Well thats the background but the question after all that was, has anyone bought from them, had problems w/ them,etc.

( on a seemingly unrelated note i saw some one say something about don't trade/sell an FAL to an AK owner. Was that an inside joke? or is there some actual reason for that (besides an FAL being worth at least 2 AKs) I ask because i found the stg kits looking for AK parts and it reminded me.)

55bird · January 27, 2004, 20:34

Do a search,I can not say, for I've not dealt with them but remember posts by those that have.

fastfreddy · January 27, 2004, 21:43

I've emailed them a few times and never got a response. So, I've never done business with them.

Scott S · January 28, 2004, 09:00

Bought a Ruger PC9 from them a couple years ago, and they sent an LE-only mag with the gun. Finally got them to agree to send a UPS call tag to pick up the mag and send me a post-ban mag I could use. They picked up the LE mag, but I never saw the post-ban mag. They do have decent prices on some stuff, but their customer service could use some work.

Trooper894 · January 28, 2004, 11:36

Their "customer service" stinks. Several years ago I ordered 2K of Federal American Eagle 147gr FMJ ammo for use in a suppressed weapon. I got 1K of the 147gr ammo and 1K of (IIRC) 124gr ammo. The invoice showed that they had shipped 2K of the 147gr ammo. When I called them and explained that I didn't want or need the 124gr ammo the guy said, "you've got to be kidding," the guy indicated that I was nuts because I got 2K of ammo, even if it wasn't what I ordered. When I explained why I needed the 147gr sub-sonic ammo , he said "send it back, but they refused to send a call tag. I had to pay for the return shipping back, which certainly increased the overall cost, but they did finally send the correct ammo.
Do I harbor a grudge. You bet. There are too many other people in the business, that are much better to deal with. I don't need the aggravation, even if I have to pay a few cents more.
I will never deal with them again.

xIA · January 28, 2004, 11:46

They are pretty optimistic on their grading, and, as above, their customer service sucks out loud when you try to get them to send the grade you actually bought.

Pippie · January 28, 2004, 12:46

Thanks I think, that was wanted to know, but am sorry to hear. You'd think that especially now when it's easy to find out about companies, they try harder to have better customer service. Thanks again.

Rooster · January 28, 2004, 21:41

Where did you see this link. I may have to go check it out as I live right around the corner from this place. I have bought a few guns from them in the past and have not had any problems due to the fact that everything has been walk in sales. But I do agree that their customer service sucks. I just go there because they often have prices that are significantly lower than anyone else.

Pippie · January 29, 2004, 08:28

The link was http://www.kyimports.com/accessor2.htm about halfway down the page

Complete/Partial Parts Kits
Model Description Price
STG48
(Austrian FAL) No FFL Required, Build your own FAL Rifle; Kit dismantled from Austrian rifles, .308 Caliber, Superior Austrian Fabrication includes all parts, No Magazine Included. $194.99

Thats the link and the description if you have a change to check it out that would be great.

crapgame · January 29, 2004, 14:32

Stay away from the KY as I have posted threads about a certain IMBEL FAL that I bought from them. I asked is the FAL an IMBEL or a Hesse? The reply was that it was an "IMBEL'! Guess what...it was an Hesse or Century messed up receiver that I have pumped over $4,000.00 and since I live in Kalifornicator I aint got much choice but to remachine with a class 7.

Rooster · January 29, 2004, 15:36

Just called them and they are already sold out. Kinda sucks since the price was $100 less than everyone else.

KEMOSABE · January 29, 2004, 16:02

I wouln't be surprised if they only had one or two to start with.

Rooster · January 29, 2004, 16:28

Quote:

Originally posted by KEMOSABE
I wouln't be surprised if they only had one or two to start with.

Me neither.

dragunov308 · January 29, 2004, 21:11

I dunno I have had my dealer order a few things from KY imports and never had any problems. I did call a few months back about the $190 STG kits. They stated that they had been long sold out. YOu may call and dblcheck. But I am fairly certain that they do not have anymore.

KB

cookhj · January 29, 2004, 23:01

damn that sucks that everyone has had so many problems with them. i was planning on getting one of their imbel GL type 3 uppers for $199. i reckon i'll have to find another place. anyone know where i can get an imbel for about that much with good customer service, etc.?

Rooster · January 30, 2004, 23:37

I doubt you would have any problem with their receivers, they aren't that bad.

**fal fiend** · January 31, 2004, 08:03

ky imports been out of stg;s for probally 2 years,,,i buy imbel recievers there,,,they are ok

January 27, 2004, 18:49	#1
Pippie Registered FALaholic #: 12695 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 84	Question about KY Imports? I tripped over a link today for stg58 parts kits @ KY Imports for $190 (if memory serves) but anyway having never personaly done business w/ them i was wondering, are they O.K. ? They had it listed as an stg48 maybe a typo or a cause for concern. unfortunately they didn't have a description or any pictures. Well thats the background but the question after all that was, has anyone bought from them, had problems w/ them,etc. ( on a seemingly unrelated note i saw some one say something about don't trade/sell an FAL to an AK owner. Was that an inside joke? or is there some actual reason for that (besides an FAL being worth at least 2 AKs) I ask because i found the stg kits looking for AK parts and it reminded me.)

January 27, 2004, 20:34	#2
55bird Registered FALaholic #: 799 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa,Fl,U.S.A. Posts: 1,041	Do a search,I can not say, for I've not dealt with them but remember posts by those that have. __________________ The very things my grade school teachers of the 1960's warned me about communism,my government is today:skull:

January 27, 2004, 21:43	#3
fastfreddy Registered FALaholic #: 7303 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,185	I've emailed them a few times and never got a response. So, I've never done business with them. __________________ As you heed the call to battle, let your witness be as steel.

January 28, 2004, 11:36	#5
Trooper894 Registered FALaholic #: 8062 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 300	Their "customer service" stinks. Several years ago I ordered 2K of Federal American Eagle 147gr FMJ ammo for use in a suppressed weapon. I got 1K of the 147gr ammo and 1K of (IIRC) 124gr ammo. The invoice showed that they had shipped 2K of the 147gr ammo. When I called them and explained that I didn't want or need the 124gr ammo the guy said, "you've got to be kidding," the guy indicated that I was nuts because I got 2K of ammo, even if it wasn't what I ordered. When I explained why I needed the 147gr sub-sonic ammo , he said "send it back, but they refused to send a call tag. I had to pay for the return shipping back, which certainly increased the overall cost, but they did finally send the correct ammo. Do I harbor a grudge. You bet. There are too many other people in the business, that are much better to deal with. I don't need the aggravation, even if I have to pay a few cents more. I will never deal with them again. __________________ "This time I think the Americans are serious. Bush is not like Clinton. I think this is the end." Spoken by Uday Hussein to Ala'a Makki, the former director of Uday's television station, on April 6 2003.

January 28, 2004, 11:46	#6
xIA Registered FALaholic #: 729 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Brazil, IN USA Posts: 1,127	They are pretty optimistic on their grading, and, as above, their customer service sucks out loud when you try to get them to send the grade you actually bought. __________________ Dave Williams (The Artist formerly known as Inland Armory) NRA Life Member Until the meek actually do inherit the earth, I wish they'd stay the hell out of my way.

January 28, 2004, 09:00	#4
Scott S Registered FALaholic #: 355 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,416	Bought a Ruger PC9 from them a couple years ago, and they sent an LE-only mag with the gun. Finally got them to agree to send a UPS call tag to pick up the mag and send me a post-ban mag I could use. They picked up the LE mag, but I never saw the post-ban mag. They do have decent prices on some stuff, but their customer service could use some work.

January 28, 2004, 12:46	#7
Pippie Registered FALaholic #: 12695 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 84	Thanks I think, that was wanted to know, but am sorry to hear. You'd think that especially now when it's easy to find out about companies, they try harder to have better customer service. Thanks again.

January 28, 2004, 21:41	#8
Rooster Banned (Temp) FALaholic #: 9328 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: US Posts: 4,868	Where did you see this link. I may have to go check it out as I live right around the corner from this place. I have bought a few guns from them in the past and have not had any problems due to the fact that everything has been walk in sales. But I do agree that their customer service sucks. I just go there because they often have prices that are significantly lower than anyone else.

January 29, 2004, 08:28	#9
Pippie Registered FALaholic #: 12695 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 84	The link was http://www.kyimports.com/accessor2.htm about halfway down the page Complete/Partial Parts Kits Model Description Price STG48 (Austrian FAL) No FFL Required, Build your own FAL Rifle; Kit dismantled from Austrian rifles, .308 Caliber, Superior Austrian Fabrication includes all parts, No Magazine Included. $194.99 Thats the link and the description if you have a change to check it out that would be great.

January 29, 2004, 14:32	#10
crapgame Registered FALaholic #: 4823 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 80	KY or SUGI-LUBE? Stay away from the KY as I have posted threads about a certain IMBEL FAL that I bought from them. I asked is the FAL an IMBEL or a Hesse? The reply was that it was an "IMBEL'! Guess what...it was an Hesse or Century messed up receiver that I have pumped over $4,000.00 and since I live in Kalifornicator I aint got much choice but to remachine with a class 7. __________________ All war is deception. - Sun Tzu

January 29, 2004, 15:36	#11
Rooster Banned (Temp) FALaholic #: 9328 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: US Posts: 4,868	Just called them and they are already sold out. Kinda sucks since the price was $100 less than everyone else.

January 29, 2004, 16:02	#12
KEMOSABE Registered FALaholic #: 10937 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ok Posts: 1,715	I wouln't be surprised if they only had one or two to start with.

January 29, 2004, 21:11	#14
dragunov308 Registered FALaholic #: 11848 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Posts: 125	RE: cheap STG I dunno I have had my dealer order a few things from KY imports and never had any problems. I did call a few months back about the $190 STG kits. They stated that they had been long sold out. YOu may call and dblcheck. But I am fairly certain that they do not have anymore. KB __________________ Don't mistake CHANGE for progress...

January 29, 2004, 23:01	#15
cookhj Registered FALaholic #: 11935 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 382	damn that sucks that everyone has had so many problems with them. i was planning on getting one of their imbel GL type 3 uppers for $199. i reckon i'll have to find another place. anyone know where i can get an imbel for about that much with good customer service, etc.?

January 30, 2004, 23:37	#16
Rooster Banned (Temp) FALaholic #: 9328 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: US Posts: 4,868	I doubt you would have any problem with their receivers, they aren't that bad.

January 31, 2004, 08:03	#17
fal fiend Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 7091 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,266	ky imports been out of stg;s for probally 2 years,,,i buy imbel recievers there,,,they are ok

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