I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
I don't think I want to support how their business is managed.
M14 reserves dry??
- Thread starter djmay71
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I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
I don't think I want to support how their business is managed.
Mumbles Marble Mouth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland
I just got a Norinco M305 from Gone Fishing that says "imported by Lever Arms" on it. It came with two 5/20 round magazines. Gone Fishing also has a few spair 5/20 round magazines but they're $50 each. Its almost a better plan to just by another M305 and collect the other two mags it comes with.
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
Sorry I didn't know about the linking, should have read the rules more closely.
The M305 I picked up from Lever Arms is in good condition I took it apart fully yesterday. Don't notice any serious defects. Only small issues are that the front sight is on very tight right now, haven't been able to move it, and the windage knob on the rear sight would not move until I loosened the nut. Even so its quite tight.
Yeah I don't particularly like dealing with Lever Arms, I always get an uncomfortable feeling from the guys who are working there when I go in, usually an air of aloofness. When I first went in to look at it it was creepy suspicious dude working, and when I bought it it was army douche bro. However, for $400 with the 2 mags I couldn't pass the deal up.
The M305 I picked up from Lever Arms is in good condition I took it apart fully yesterday. Don't notice any serious defects. Only small issues are that the front sight is on very tight right now, haven't been able to move it, and the windage knob on the rear sight would not move until I loosened the nut. Even so its quite tight.
Yeah I don't particularly like dealing with Lever Arms, I always get an uncomfortable feeling from the guys who are working there when I go in, usually an air of aloofness. When I first went in to look at it it was creepy suspicious dude working, and when I bought it it was army douche bro. However, for $400 with the 2 mags I couldn't pass the deal up.
- Location
- Northwestern Ontario
God if I only could scrounge up the money. XD.
I too am hearing more and more the same thing from my customers. It must be all those guys buying a 2nd or a 3rd rifle...
ipscgraz
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Just don't believe everything you hear about how good other dealer's warranties are.
You might want to buy locally and only buy what you can visually inspect. Avoids stuff like this:
Well, I just phoned Lever Arms. The fellow on the phone seemed nice enough. He confirmed the rifles do come with 2 - 5/20 mags each. He took my cc info quite politely and said they'll be able to ship today. So far so good, it seems. I guess it's a crap shoot if they pull a couple junkers off the pile - hopefully they don't have a bin of "special select" duds ready for internet orders, as has been mentioned.
mosinmaster
CGN frequent flyer
I bought one from Lever Arms.
22'' barrel, 2 5/20 mags, sling, cleaning kit in stock rattling around. Barrel looks to be indexed correctly to my eye. Front sight is on straight and lines up with rear sight. Rear sight click positively.
Rifle is super tight, man, trying to cycle the action manually is tough, either the springs are strong, the action is tight, or it just needs breaking in (or I need to put my purse down haha). Anyways it smoothed up after some cycling. I didn't really notice too much of a *ping* when releasing the op rod. I suppose once I take it apart and do some cleaning and removal of the oils it might start to resonate.
The bolt stop didn't work immediately at first, but after working it a few times, and then trying with mags, it works perfectly now. The safety is pretty stiff to engage, but disengaging is easy.
Trigger pull is 2-stage, very light and crisp. Consistent. I like the trigger very much.
Finishing on the rifle seems pretty good for a Chinese rifle, my first. There are obvious machining marks but overall, you have to be looking for these things on purpose. It looks symmetrical.
Mags were a little tough getting in and out at first. The first mag was fine, the second mag had a hard time getting out. Then I realized that it's due to Canadian quality control, so whoever riveted the mag, didn't put the rivet completely flush, so the elevated part was binding a little bit on the mag release latch. After cycling the mags in and out, the two parts have begun to wear into each other and now it's not a problem. That is really my only complaint so far about this rifle after a surface inspection. I suppose a little filing on the rivet can further alleviate this, simple problem (1st world problem)
Flash hider does not appear to be welded on. No welding marks I can see.
Synthetic stock is pretty decent, sturdy enough, some sharp/rough marks on the edges. Sling swivels seem questionable, especially the one up front. It's not straight, just off by a little. I'm sure they function fine though.
Question, how do you open the trap door in the butt stock?
Also the roll mark doesn't say made in China. As in Lever Arms tradition it reads on the left side of the receiver:
M305
Cal 7.62
Imported by Lever Arms [Serial No.]
I will have to take the gun down and make sure everything underneath is okay later.
I think the gas port at the front might not be lined up, but I have to check when the gun is disassembled.
Overall, I'm happy with my first gamble on a Chinese M14. I didn't buy 2, so I'll sacrifice only one testicle (thanks Hungry). Looking forward to you guys spending more of my money on upgrades/accessories later, and doing a clinic with Hungry in the future.
Cheers!
P.S. Forgot to add my initial impression: I like! Buy one!
P.S.S. I hope I don't come back and eat my words after taking this rifle apart and finding a whole bunch of problems! *cross fingers* aka You guys better help me
22'' barrel, 2 5/20 mags, sling, cleaning kit in stock rattling around. Barrel looks to be indexed correctly to my eye. Front sight is on straight and lines up with rear sight. Rear sight click positively.
Rifle is super tight, man, trying to cycle the action manually is tough, either the springs are strong, the action is tight, or it just needs breaking in (or I need to put my purse down haha). Anyways it smoothed up after some cycling. I didn't really notice too much of a *ping* when releasing the op rod. I suppose once I take it apart and do some cleaning and removal of the oils it might start to resonate.
The bolt stop didn't work immediately at first, but after working it a few times, and then trying with mags, it works perfectly now. The safety is pretty stiff to engage, but disengaging is easy.
Trigger pull is 2-stage, very light and crisp. Consistent. I like the trigger very much.
Finishing on the rifle seems pretty good for a Chinese rifle, my first. There are obvious machining marks but overall, you have to be looking for these things on purpose. It looks symmetrical.
Mags were a little tough getting in and out at first. The first mag was fine, the second mag had a hard time getting out. Then I realized that it's due to Canadian quality control, so whoever riveted the mag, didn't put the rivet completely flush, so the elevated part was binding a little bit on the mag release latch. After cycling the mags in and out, the two parts have begun to wear into each other and now it's not a problem. That is really my only complaint so far about this rifle after a surface inspection. I suppose a little filing on the rivet can further alleviate this, simple problem (1st world problem)
Flash hider does not appear to be welded on. No welding marks I can see.
Synthetic stock is pretty decent, sturdy enough, some sharp/rough marks on the edges. Sling swivels seem questionable, especially the one up front. It's not straight, just off by a little. I'm sure they function fine though.
Question, how do you open the trap door in the butt stock?
Also the roll mark doesn't say made in China. As in Lever Arms tradition it reads on the left side of the receiver:
M305
Cal 7.62
Imported by Lever Arms [Serial No.]
I will have to take the gun down and make sure everything underneath is okay later.
I think the gas port at the front might not be lined up, but I have to check when the gun is disassembled.
Overall, I'm happy with my first gamble on a Chinese M14. I didn't buy 2, so I'll sacrifice only one testicle (thanks Hungry). Looking forward to you guys spending more of my money on upgrades/accessories later, and doing a clinic with Hungry in the future.
Cheers!
P.S. Forgot to add my initial impression: I like! Buy one!
P.S.S. I hope I don't come back and eat my words after taking this rifle apart and finding a whole bunch of problems! *cross fingers* aka You guys better help me
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Take it out of the bag
The mistake i made when purchasing my m305 was not taking it out of the bag at the store when i purchased it.No i did,nt buy it at Lever but at another "downtown" location.One that lower mainlanders seem to think is the best.Unfortunately barrel was out of index. (overtightened) Back to store to explain problem and was told to leave cell# and owner would call me to arrange to rectify.That was Sept.If i was to buy another one it would be from Marstar or at the least take it out of the bag and look it over before purchase.
Just my .02
The mistake i made when purchasing my m305 was not taking it out of the bag at the store when i purchased it.No i did,nt buy it at Lever but at another "downtown" location.One that lower mainlanders seem to think is the best.Unfortunately barrel was out of index. (overtightened) Back to store to explain problem and was told to leave cell# and owner would call me to arrange to rectify.That was Sept.If i was to buy another one it would be from Marstar or at the least take it out of the bag and look it over before purchase.
Just my .02
antiqueguy
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- windsor ontario
good news is there still made so eve if they run out over in china they can make more although it seems they are starting to slack with production of everything
i sold my last one and im sorry i did
i sold my last one and im sorry i did
mosinmaster - thanks for the review. It is great to hear and I'm feeling fine so far about my decision to buy from Lever. They already sent me an e-mail with CP tracking number so, true to the word of the gentleman I spoke with, they shipped it same day. So far, so good. They shipped so fast they shouldn't have had much time to pick out two bad ones. LOL!
mosinmaster
CGN frequent flyer
That review was for you, hopefully it calms some of the nerves. My first firearm purchase from Lever, was pretty decent. Nobody other customers at that moment so I was able to get help haha
Just know what you need, ask direct questions, pay, get out.
$40 a mag last I checked. The ones they sourced lately have been from Lever which is sweet since they have the two 5/20's, I friggen hate the flush 5 rounders. but yeah just buy two of the rifles, gotta have two m14's or your genitals will fall off according to Hungry
