Gun-smithing price...fair or did I get ripped?

**Brenneke** · 23-06-2020, 14:32

Originally Posted by pblaauw

Just days before the lock-down, I bought a new hand-guard and low profile gas block from Spartan Arms for my Stag Arms AR15, but they could not fit it before the 27th March, and I wanted my AR with me for zombies of course. Last week I got around to dropping the rifle and parts at a known workshop here in Centurion (name withheld for 'reasons'), and asked them to fit the parts.

I'm happy with the work, but the labour price was an eye-watering R1000 on the nose. Now, this is my first AR, hence asking here. Is this normal for gun-smithing prices on semi-autos?

What happened to -- R999.99 ?
People getting brave these days -- perhaps R1000.00 is easier than say R655 ?

**FNBROWNING** · 23-06-2020, 14:35

Call out a plumber to change a tap these days

**GAZZAMCK** · 23-06-2020, 14:35

Originally Posted by Brenneke

What happened to -- R999.99 ?
People getting brave these days -- perhaps R1000.00 is easier than say R655 ?

Cash is king these days

Post lock down tax revolt is real

**wave.jaco** · 23-06-2020, 14:38

Originally Posted by shooty

Remove before PewPew.

I love this chamber flag! Any idea where one can get these?

**pblaauw** · 23-06-2020, 14:41

Originally Posted by wave.jaco

I love this chamber flag! Any idea where one can get these?

Bring me beer, I'll give you one, bought a pack of a few a year or two ago off Amazon.

**Brendank** · 23-06-2020, 14:58

Originally Posted by pblaauw

Just days before the lock-down, I bought a new hand-guard and low profile gas block from Spartan Arms for my Stag Arms AR15, but they could not fit it before the 27th March, and I wanted my AR with me for zombies of course. Last week I got around to dropping the rifle and parts at a known workshop here in Centurion (name withheld for 'reasons'), and asked them to fit the parts.

I'm happy with the work, but the labour price was an eye-watering R1000 on the nose. Now, this is my first AR, hence asking here. Is this normal for gun-smithing prices on semi-autos?

Assuming that was to remove the A2 front post and fit another low profile gas block and fore-end?
Removing that A2 can be a bastard of note... The barrel nut as well.

**wave.jaco** · 24-06-2020, 16:58

Originally Posted by pblaauw

Bring me beer, I'll give you one, bought a pack of a few a year or two ago off Amazon.

Will be in touch

**Bjorn881** · 24-06-2020, 22:03

I paid R870 last year in CPT to remove my A2 front post and install a low profile gas block, free float fore-end, muzzle brake as well as a trigger! So yeah I'd say it is fair, maybe slightly on the pricier side but not outrageous!