Buying a NEA. NO MAGS WITH IT?

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rafael69 said:
To Funny, how can a gun come with no mags? Imagine buying a glock or a Sig and it came with no mags. This shows you how much NEA cares for its customers.
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Apples and Oranges.

you wouldn't likely use any magazines other than Glock or Sig brand if you were shooting a G22 or P226.
But who really uses a Norinco mag in their AR? Maybe if you're the kind if person that buys an AR and only needs one 5rd magazine...
But you aren't going to go out and buy a set of Norinco magazines to complete your setup are you? Or a full set of NEA magazines??

I think these companies base their AR sales on people already being in the groove, and likely having a set of magazines already. Or plans to buy a complete matching set.
Not 9 PMAGs and 1 Norinco steelie :/
 
I already own a few ARs.

I already have a plethora of magazines.

I would be asking the seller what happened to the mag....... In fact I probably wouldn't buy the rifle if it didn't come with a mag!

Who in there right mind sells a mag fed rifle without a mag?

It's not OK for Remington, it's not OK for Benelli, it's not OK for NEA..... It's not OK for any manufactures mag fed firearm to come with out a mag!
 
My Tavor came with mags, My ACR came with 2 mags, My DPMS came with 1 mag, My armalite came with 2 mags, My stag came with 1 mag, ETC. I am just saying I would not buy a car with out a gas tank. I am not knocking NEA, but I am saying I would not buy any gun that did not come with a mag.
 
didnt some of retailers do the same thing with g17 gen4 instead of 3 mags it came with 2 mags for only $20 cheaper and glock mags go for $47-55 each

op when u bought the rifle did the seller say anything about the mags not being there?
 
Wow some guys like to complain.

It's not like getting a car without a gas tank. It's like getting a car without a FULL tank. Sure they could fill it up for you, but that's not free for them, and they aren't giving it to you for free either! It still has a cost associated with it that they pass on to the consumer.

If the selling includes a 'free mag' with the gun - the price of the mag is buried within the price of the gun.

For a Glock/Sig/HK something with a fairly 'proprietary' magazine, I can't imagine they'd sell without mags. But again, those mags aren't free. The retail price just includes that in the cost.

FOr an AR? Why would you 'need' whatever stock mag they throw in? AR mags are plentiful, common, and each customer has their own 'likes' of brand. My ACR came with a short 5 round mag, but I could care less since it's never left the parts bin. I would have rather paid $25 less for the gun, and bought my own LAR/PMAG whatever on my own.

Either way... first world problems man... :)
 
canucklehead said:
Wow some guys like to complain.

It's not like getting a car without a gas tank. It's like getting a car without a FULL tank. Sure they could fill it up for you, but that's not free for them, and they aren't giving it to you for free either!
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No it IS EXACTLY like getting a car with-out a gas tank.

Your analogy would be getting the magazine with the gun, but instead of an empty mag the mag is pre-loaded at the dealer!

Ammunition is the fuel that your firearm "burns".

Just sayin.....
 
AK said:
Your first mistake was failing to heed the collective experiences of the board and buy an NEA.
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2010 called, they want their opinions back. I am thrilled with the reliability and accuracy of my NEA. When I take my aimpont off, it weighs nothing. Not to mention whatever coating they put on the metal, it works. It cleans and stays clean a hell of a lot easier than my C7 ever did. Sure, it's not a Noveske, but it's not 3 grand either.
 
notsorichguy said:
No it IS EXACTLY like getting a car with-out a gas tank.

Your analogy would be getting the magazine with the gun, but instead of an empty mag the mag is pre-loaded at the dealer!

Ammunition is the fuel that your firearm "burns".
Just sayin.....
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Okay I was merely using the 'gas tank' example since you started with that.

Ever try installing a gas tank in a car that didn't come with one? How long did that take? Hours? many hours? Tools, welders, torches, electronics, etc.? Can you go to any car parts store, just buy a 'standard' gas tank and drop it in? What'd it cost, $20-$25?

How tough is it to 'install' a magazine in a rifle? Easier than filling the tank with gas.

Come on man...your logic is a little lacking...
 
First time AR15 owner, buys a AR15 then waits 2 to 3 weeks to get the gun home. All happy to take his new AR15 to the gun range, but NO he can't, the gun came with NO MAG. that is bull. Now he has to find a mag online and wait another 1 to 2 weeks before he can go shoot his new AR15. This makes NO sense.
 
We just got our first NEA's in and they come with one metal (relatively heavy) mag 30/5. I don't know what they came with before. Phil.
 
canucklehead said:
Okay I was merely using the 'gas tank' example since you started with that.

Ever try installing a gas tank in a car that didn't come with one? How long did that take? Hours? many hours? Tools, welders, torches, electronics, etc.? Can you go to any car parts store, just buy a 'standard' gas tank and drop it in? What'd it cost, $20-$25?

How tough is it to 'install' a magazine in a rifle? Easier than filling the tank with gas.

Come on man...your logic is a little lacking...
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It wasn't my analogy...... It was someone else's.

I have in fact swapped a few fuel cells in vehicles. The last one was a 1991 F150.

I took a bit less than 2 hrs. No torches required. Just penetrating oil and a socket on a ratchet....... For the same money I spent on the fuel cell (new aftermarket made to OEM specs) I could buy half of a Beowulf mag from the EE.......

But I digress.....
 
If you dont ask what a gun comes with when you buy it, you run the risk of a bad surprise. Lots of guns come with out any type of sights or optics or a manual. Some come loaded with bayonets, slings and cleaning kits. Homework is important.
 
A firearm is not complete with out a magazine, and it would not funtion correctly without a magazine. If i bought a rifle new and it showed up without at least one magazine I'd be pissed and demanding a magazine or a refund for the value of one magazine. I'm not in the habit of buying new things that are incomplete.
 
I don't think its worth chasing NEA around with a pitchfork but the rifle should have come with a magazine. As mentioned earlier the guy paid his money and waited for it to arrive only to learn that he has to go pay more money for a simple part and wait again before the rifle is functional. Even worse that its a restricted and he had to wait for the CFO to transfer it too before shipping. A cheap 5 rd mag would of let him take it out the day he got it. Every magazine fed rifle I've ever bought new came with at least one magazine. Even Kel-tec and Norinco spend a couple bucks on some cheap mags. Its just good business practice.
 
Unless the 'ad' or listing said 'includes 30/5 magazine' or whatever, you don't have any right to be upset.

Would I buy a car, ASSUMING it has A/C (I mean, EVERY car comes with A/C, right?), and then piss and moan when I get the car with no A/C, even though it wasn't listed as standard equipment? Please don't start again with the 'no gas tank!' analogy... it's not even close to being the same.
 
Oh and re-reading the original post - was TOLD that no mags are included BEFORE purchasing.... how could you POSSIBLY be upset if it arrived with no mags? Rafael69 - your argument is invalid...
 
I guess I just don't see how it's any different then an AR with out sights. It's considered normal for a flat top or any without a carry handle. I've seen AR's sold with out BCGs, stripped lowers, complete lowers without a stock, and threaded barrels without flash hiders.
If the ad said nothing about a mag, sorry but it's your own fault for not asking. Most advertise as coming with a mag for this very reason.
 
rafael69:

If your NEA rifle does not come with a magazine, yer #### WILL fall off ! :nest:

ha ha ha ha

Everyone, git out there and shoot your black rifles lots! :wave:

Cheers,
Barney
 
jdman said:
i wouldnt buy an NEA for numerous reasons. This is not one of them though. Sure they should come with at least 1 mag. Phil @ P&D is a great guy, and he is making sure you get one. If i were to buy one, it would be from him, NOT SFRC.
Anyone know if the "newest generation" still come with over sized bolt catches? Or has that issue been dealt with?
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All new NEA now come with a mag but the price has also increased to reflect this. When we sold them before with no mag it was advertised as such.

Jdman, please don't go down the route you are attempting. You know why I kicked you out of our forms, don't bring it out here.
 
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