Famae sg-542

[Wally]

Just wondering, if these rifles are able to be produced/imported, what are the chances of them being reasonably priced? Like $2000 or less?

It's awesome that we are getting so many new non-restricted .308 black guns but is it just me or are the prices freaking ridiculous? I mean, people are advertising $1000 AR-15s for christ sakes. Yes, I know, the AR patent has expired and there are years of experience with the rifle... but $2000 extra per unit levels of experience? I don't think so.

 

[CarbineOne]

Well, when there is no competition, your guidelines for acceptable MSRP rise considerably.

 

[ColassalEntry]

Well, when there is no competition, your guidelines for acceptable MSRP rise considerably.

+1 in a few years after a crapload more enter the market it should balance out....
I'M HOPING.

 

[Ar180shooter]

I'll just note that the mark up on Swiss Arms rifles is tiny.

 

[Tactical Imports]

The SG 542 is a long ways off. We havent got pricing in yet; but do aim to keep them less in price than .223 cal Swiss Arms if possible.

 

[Boomer686]

The SG 542 is a long ways off. We havent got pricing in yet; but do aim to keep them less in price than .223 cal Swiss Arms if possible.

That would be fan-f*cking-tastic!

regards,

 

[CarbineOne]

I'll just note that the mark up on Swiss Arms rifles is tiny.

Depends on what you consider tiny... it's about the same as most guns going from distributor/importer to retailer.

 

[Ar180shooter]

Depends on what you consider tiny... it's about the same as most guns going from distributor/importer to retailer.

As a percentage it's significantly less than most other firearms.

 

[CarbineOne]

As a percentage it's significantly less than most other firearms.

I disagree. I know what Swiss Arms charges for them. Unless you know of some place retailing them for $2800...

 

[Ar180shooter]

I disagree. I know what Swiss Arms charges for them. Unless you know of some place retailing them for $2800...

Keep in mind that most stores will go through FN Sports for them, and they cost much more than $2800 from FN.

 

[CarbineOne]

Keep in mind that most stores will go through FN Sports for them, and they cost much more than $2800 from FN.

Primary distribution still goes through R.Nicholls/FN, but SAN still sells direct, if you know who to ask.

Not sure where you're getting your $ figures from, but know that you still see retailers selling the basic Swiss Arms in the range of $3300 to $3500. If the cost went up to 'much more' than $2800, no one would carry them anymore.

 

[Ar180shooter]

I'm getting my figures from FN Sports dealer pricing books.

 

[CarbineOne]

I'm getting my figures from FN Sports dealer pricing books.

I figured as much, but that book should be taken with a grain of salt. There was only one thing that happened when R.Nicholls/FN got a hold of distribution rights... prices rose.

I asked SAN (luckily they know English, because I do not know Swiss-German) if they had increased their prices year over year 2009/10/11, and guess what their answer was...

 

[Ar180shooter]

^^^

Yup, I agree and I know exactly what you're talking about. My point was don't blame the retailer because the distributor changed and the new distributor raised the prices.

 

[HeadDamage]

 

[Steve Janes]

looks awfully familiar to me....

 

[GTOVR4]

I wonder if the buttstock exchangeable with classics green ?

 

[MET]

They are available for pre order at Tactical Imports as of yesterday I believe.

 

[Shooting Centre]

Before anyone per orders you should be aware that the FRT was issued but has since been pulled.

 

[HeadDamage]

You have got to be kidding... that mess is spreading? The 540 series predates the 550 series in design as far as I could figure out.