Colt M16 SPR .22 - Review

**DJ Vier** · 12-08-2014, 16:57

Originally Posted by Tactical Tim

Got about 25 on the way, along with 50 of the 20rd mags, got your name down for them, will let you know as soon as they arrive.

Regards

Great news

Let me know when they arrive. See you soon for the GSG 1911, License approved - just the card now.

**DJ Vier** · 10-09-2014, 14:07

Hi all,

This story unfortunately does not have a good ending. There is some good and some bad in the post below.

After the 17th August Steel Challenge I strip the rifle. I come across this:

The barrel has a lateral crack extending halfway around it. And if you are thinking it - no, only normal within spec ammo used. No funny stuff. I think I just got a dud. There are thousands of these weapons internationally that have none of these issues. Obviously I am a bit disappointed however.

It's no use me going through all the steps - the end of this story is that the barrels needs replacing or repairing. Repairing is a no - it's under warranty and I am not willing to accept that. Replacing will mean a new licence in any ways.

So we (myself, shop and importer) have come to an agreement - I will hand it back. Now just to get this one off my name... How the hell does one do this? I normally have stuff added, not taken off!

Thanks to all involved. I will not badmouth anybody here, we could sort it out amicably.

Now back to the shopping! I have the option of buying another .22 AR (My mind is kind of made up already).

Cheers

**Psychosis** · 10-09-2014, 14:12

Bad luck dude...

I see a 15-22 in your future?

**Lian** · 10-09-2014, 14:14

in the video when he unscrews the flash hider.... is that the thickness of the barrel??

edit: ahh i see you did get a crack, yeeesh :(
looks extremely complicated to strip.

I would think the gunshop would refund you, book it back into their name and take care of it for you.
get a 15-22 dude. just do it.

**DJ Vier** · 10-09-2014, 14:27

Are you guys psychics by any chance?

In short yes

**Psychosis** · 10-09-2014, 14:42

Originally Posted by DJ Vier

Are you guys psychics by any chance?

Only half... the other half of my name indicates a 'sickness' ...

**Kayback** · 10-09-2014, 14:49

Thanks for the update. Sorry man.

**longranger** · 10-09-2014, 18:43

Eish

Thanks for the update. Makes me worry about mine :(

**540i** · 10-09-2014, 19:51

15-22, nuff said

**DJ Vier** · 11-09-2014, 08:10

Originally Posted by longranger

Eish

Thanks for the update. Makes me worry about mine :(

I would not worry too much LR - I think genuinely I just got a dud. In the age of mass production it happens everywhere and with everything you could buy - cellphones, car etc etc.

Enjoy your rifle when you get it - it shoots really well.