Zak Smith
Member
The RRA rifles/uppers I have used have been solid and reliable.
Actually, I think RRA does care, but can't keep up with civilian demand. I asked my local dealer about them earlier this year, and he said they were at LEAST 10 weeks backordered. I think other manufacturers may be as well.The first time my dealer asked for an ETA, it was 4 to 6 weeks. Then 6 to 8. After that it was 8 to 12. At that point, I got a stripped BM lower, and instead of asking if my lower came in, I started asking my dealer if hell froze over.
Colt really doesnt care about us due to the military contracts. I'm starting to think that RRA doesnt care because of their LE contracts.
AR-15 type rifles are currently among the most popular centerfire rifles in America, and H.R.1022 and whatnot have only increased the demand. Regardless of what manufacturer you choose to order from, you may have to wait in line.
Was Rock River the low bidder?
Lone Gunman, in any government procurement arrangement, you first have to make it through the techical specifications part, meaning your submission has to be proven to work and be adequate for the job at hand. THEN the price stuff happens. So, RRA made it through the qualifying rounds, and then was able to offer a better price, so they were selected. Had they offered a poor product, they would not have gotten through. Without knowing if other manufacturers were disqualified on quality/function grounds, we can't say for sure that RRA was better than any of those. I personally don't care if RRA is better than any others. From what I have seen personally, they make a quality product, well respected in the industry (except by Colt fans who respect nothing other than Colt), for a decent price. That works in my book.
if the government was only concerned about who could give them the best deal, then why would they even test submissions from 10 or 11 companies?
Also, purchases for agencies are not nearly as large as purchases for the military. Therefore, money is not as big an issue.
Lone Gunman,
Are you a Colt fan or some other AR fan?
This disaster had nothing to do with the cost of the O-Rings.