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Post by tchaa on Jun 15, 2015 18:14:40 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm pretty peeved about it. Had it actually change price in my cart/payment page while I was placing the order, was priced at $148 and when I went to double check payment info and shipping address I noticed the price seemed to be higher than expected. Thought I might've added something extra to my cart but nope, they jacked the price up right there and then.
After all the research I did trying to figure out what period correct optics, optic mounts it used, stock information, who were issued 1903A4's to figure out what impression I could pull off and what I would need (was rather fond of looking into an airborne impression w/ a 1903A4), Evike just goes ahead and does this. I don't mind the price so much, but principle wise, I'm rather annoyed.
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Post by emtfred on Jun 15, 2015 18:40:57 GMT -5
I can't even get the bolt to work anymore. It will pull back but won't cock the gun. The trigger is now completely limp too! Totally crap. I was excited to run this gun at an event soon too.
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Post by tchaa on Jun 15, 2015 18:46:54 GMT -5
I can't even get the bolt to work anymore. It will pull back but won't cock the gun. The trigger is now completely limp too! Totally crap. I was excited to run this gun at an event soon too. Post up a negative review on Evike and send them an email about it, in my past experience they've been relatively good about fixing things, though I'm in Canada so they've usually just sent me replacement parts if there's a problem, probably cheaper than sending me a prepaid label and mailing it back, don't know about you guys based in the US though. That said, its been a long time since they did that for me, my recent experiences have been rather negative as I've received 2 damaged guns from them with and they've pretty much ignored me or brushed it off. Actually haven't had any interest in ordering from them until the 1903A3.
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Post by SfcMigs on Jun 15, 2015 19:27:06 GMT -5
Got my RMA today from EVIKE.
Hopefully they can fix it or swap it out. I know either way I'll be testing the heck out of this thing when I get it back. If not happy, I'm sadly asking for a refund.
Wish me luck
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 19:30:30 GMT -5
It's quite possible that their price increase is the result of them discovering that they will have to financially cover a significant number of returns. It's also possible that the $148.00 was an error. I was fully expecting it to be in the $275.00 range. The $148.00 seemed too good to be true with BAR10s running $125.00 with no styling and no wood. I was tempted to buy two initially and now wish I did.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 19:35:47 GMT -5
The Quality Control is obviously dubious on these first rifles which is always a gamble with a new offering. Hopefully they'll get their arms around it. I will look for some in the boneyard section. For those anticipating significant upgrades that would probably be the way to go anyway!
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Post by emtfred on Jun 15, 2015 22:20:41 GMT -5
I took the gun apart and when I was disassembling the metal portion around the trigger the gun fired. I was un screwing the screw right below the bolt knob. This also allowed the bolt to cock the gun again. Not sure I did exactly haha.
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Post by volkssturm on Jun 15, 2015 22:47:05 GMT -5
Sounds like maybe someone at the factory was over zealous in tightening a screw?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 22:57:06 GMT -5
Indeed before sending a faulty gun back its usually good idea to have a second set of eyes take a look at things. Clearly my hop up was a little off. It sounds like other folks had loose screws internally. My rifle is junctioning very well after initially being undérpowered.
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Post by droopaille on Jun 16, 2015 11:42:33 GMT -5
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Post by daehahn on Jun 16, 2015 11:55:43 GMT -5
Now they're saying its 200$ while on sale...250 normal price. Idk about it being worth it. But then again 148 was a very good deal for real wood decent springer. But the fact that there are many small(?) problems with this gun makes it feel like its not worth it to get it for 200$
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Post by heckman328 on Jun 16, 2015 12:08:56 GMT -5
Can anyone post pictures of the disassembly process for this rifle.I'm not sure how to take it apart since its a bit more complicated than my bar10
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 16, 2015 12:18:31 GMT -5
Remember back when we postulating about what we thought "could be done" with respect to a ww2 replica springer we suggested that if a Bar 10 was 125.00 or so a faux wood more limited production WW2 replica should be possible to bring in for $150.00! We screamed if only the D Boys wasn't a shell ejector we'd line up to buy it. Well folks, its put up or shut up time! At $200.00 with real wood this rifle (if it leads to Kar98s , Enfields and Arisakas) is the answer to our prayers. None of this of course is going to happen if this rifle doesn't sell well.
If it fails, I guess we will have to get by with homemade conversions at $500+ dollars that are not as good! The early teething troubles in my opinion are just that and since most of these will receive upgrades really aren't as problematic as they sound. Lets keep one another posted on functional discoveries and tips to keep these up and operational. I started a thread on any customizations or upgrades in the DIY section.
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Post by Dracul on Jun 17, 2015 8:48:42 GMT -5
Despite the price jack up, I still stand behind everything I say about it. For $200, its still a damned good deal, even with the initial TLC it needs. I might still buy one or two more down the line! It still costs much less and much less hassle than the homebrew conversions, using real steel parts or fabricating the rest of the stock and such. And still much better than ordering it from eHobby...Base cost of $275 plus insane shipping prices (evike still has free shipping)!
I hope this does lead to Kar98's and SMLE's. Like 2ndBat said, we have to put our money where our mouths are. They finally offered us something we wanted, so in turn, we have to support them so they can then offer what we really want!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 17, 2015 12:18:15 GMT -5
Since the Springfield was a fairly obscure weapon (in frontline units) with only one per PLATOON and the Kar 98 was the primary and most numerous weapon in the German Army it would be a replica I would feel compelled to buy several of. At $200.00 with free shipping this rifle with real wood and its level of authenticity and performance is a steal. I sold dozens upon dozens of ( by comparison) hokey conversions for three times that price. Not out of greed or exploitation but simply to facilitate a need and because the materials costs and time required justified it.
A Kar 98 in this vein is Mana from China.
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Post by emtfred on Jun 17, 2015 21:23:04 GMT -5
I think I got a little ambitious taking this thing apart. I don't know if I can get it back together!
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Post by Dracul on Jun 17, 2015 21:36:51 GMT -5
Since the Springfield was a fairly obscure weapon (in frontline units) with only one per squad and the Kar 98 was the primary and most numerous weapon in the German Army it would be a replica I would feel compelled to buy several of. At $200.00 with free shipping this rifle with real wood and its level of authenticity and performance is a steal. I sold dozens upon dozens of ( by comparison) hokey conversions for three times that price. Not out of greed or exploitation but simply to facilitate a need and because the materials costs and time required justified it. A Kar 98 in this vein is Mana from China. Despite the obscureness in real life, this 1903 is going to help out a lot to us guys who are building armories for loaner stuff. As its a decent middle ground of costs, reliability, and strength between Cyma M1 Carbine, and expensive Garands/M14 Conversions. Though, for 200 bucks, you can get 5 Carbines, but you will still need to spend 350-400 bucks for any other main US battle rifle.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 17, 2015 21:53:07 GMT -5
The carbines remain a ridiculously great value for our hobby. Truthfully I would feel comfortable going against someone armed with this m1903. What you lack in power and range you make up for in operational speed. (Cocking and reloads). The shorter length and reduced weight is also a factor. The carbine is not as accurate but close.
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Post by droopaille on Jun 20, 2015 11:19:59 GMT -5
I'm just coming back for my saturday game, in our regular field : it was a true pleasure day, guys fall down like flies, and I had succeded epic shot I'was playing with 0.30, xtrem I more and more satisfied of this replica.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 20, 2015 21:23:59 GMT -5
Heckman i am currently on the road otherwise i would shoot a step by step take down. A video of course would be the ideal. The manual has an excellent exploding view that should help a lot. If you have an airsoft shop near you one of the techs would probably love to see the gun and could probably easily reassemble and troubleshoot it for a reasonable fee.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 20, 2015 21:25:47 GMT -5
Droop, aside from redoing the hop up what else (if anything) have you done to enhance your rifle?
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Post by droopaille on Jun 21, 2015 6:25:01 GMT -5
I just polished the stock.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 21, 2015 10:01:21 GMT -5
I sanded mine lightly and applied two additional coats of linseed oil which created a finish I am quite happy with. Much darker than the way it came but still showcases the grain very nicely. With field use it should take on just the look I am hoping for. Incidently the tables of organization for Army Infantry units called for one Springfield per PLATOON not squad but they were somewhat more numerous than that in reality. They were quite common for rear eschelon troops when carbines weren't available. In the Pacific the Marines invaded Guadalcanal armed primarily with Springfields.
For US Infantry Units the M1 Garand was far and above the most common weapon. For Commonwealth Troops the Enfield and of course for the Germans the Kar 98. I really hope these initial teething problems will prove to be minor and again want to reiterate that mine has been fine.
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Post by droopaille on Jun 23, 2015 12:40:19 GMT -5
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 23, 2015 23:35:11 GMT -5
Nice pictures Droop. You, the rifle and the setting look great!
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Post by droopaille on Jun 24, 2015 0:31:34 GMT -5
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Post by redbear on Jun 27, 2015 2:42:35 GMT -5
Just got my one and I have a slight issue. The barrel is rotated so that the fixed front sight is on a slant. I was wondering how I would fix this. Thanks
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Post by droopaille on Jun 27, 2015 8:08:22 GMT -5
may be it is just the sight which turn you have a no-head screw for removing the sight and one other underneath which fixe the support. On mine this one wasn't screwed correctly and allows the sight turn.
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Post by redbear on Jun 27, 2015 11:39:09 GMT -5
I will try that. Thank you
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Post by redbear on Jun 27, 2015 13:06:59 GMT -5
just to clarify, it is the front sight that is skewed and I dont see the screws that you talked about.
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