Another non-restricted option! This time; without the Canadian NR tax!
In September at TACCOM, we debuted the Sterling Arms International line up:
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...light=sterling
We were hoping to have this out in the public long before this, but we did not want to beta test on the Canadian public ;-) and took our time. But it is now time….
As discussed previously: the design is based on the NEA 102 as we bought the “technical data package” off of them and therefore… the FRT access. Given the RCMP delays on new approvals, we thought this was the fastest and safest route to market.
Background:
Many on this forum will know that I have been involved as a managing partner in the UK with another UK Heritage brand; William Evans Ltd. (https://www.williamevans.com/ ) for almost 10 years. This has given me the opportunity to meet other manufacturers and innovators around the world. In this time I had the honour and opportunity to befriend Mr. James Edmiston. I do not think there is anyone with a more interesting history in the arms industry. He has been involved with the Sterling brand for many decades and is probably the most knowledgeable individual in regards to military weaponry I know.
Sterling Arms International (SAI) is a commercial affiliation of the Sterling Armament Company ( https://www.sterlingacl.com/ ) based in the UK. The goal of SAI is to offer high quality commercial sporting arms at an affordable price. SAI is not trying to be the cheapest. It is trying to offer the best return for investment; basing the sales price starting from the manufacturing costs and working up: Not just pricing what the market will bear.
Using Mr. Edmiston’s experience, we have been able to properly manufacture a reasonably priced selection of parts and pieces to offer to the Canadian market.
At this time, we are only offering kits and parts. Full rifles will come a little later, but they will be branded “Edge Customs” guns as they are, in reality a mishmash of numerous manufacturers. Stay tuned separately for those.
We have personally built and tested over 10 of these “in-house” and with the IBI barrel; are really happy with our results.
Receiver Specifications:
The SAI 102 Receiver is based on the DPMS “high” picatinny, but uses a standard AR15 LPK with the exception of the front pivot pin. This is included with all receiver sets.
Manufacturer: Sterling Arms International Inc.
Model: SAI 102
Calibre: Whatever you want, but we have IBI barrels in .243, .308 and 6.5CM in stock. Our IBI barrels are all rifle length gas systems.
Action: Semi-Auto
Upper Receiver: Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum
Lower Receiver: Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hard Coat Anodized Class III - Black
Weight: 21.68 oz = 1.335 lbs = 614.6 grams
Classification: Non-Restricted (as long as you put a 18.6” barrel on it)
Sterling Arms International launch specials:
In order to get some of these kits out into the hands on builders, we have decided to run a special for the next week:
We are offering 3 levels of kits:
1) Basic: Upper / Lower (includes a Strike Industries dust cover and front pin) $459
2) Body: Upper / Lower and Rail (includes a Strike Industries dust cover and front pivot pin) $699
Rails are M-Lok
3) Builders: Upper / Lower, Rail, IBI LW .308 Barrel with barrel extension, Rifle length gas tube, .75 Gas Block, Ambi-Selector, End plate with QD socket. $1099
For the Body and Build kits, you need to pick what length of rail: 12, 14 or 16 inch
Webstore Links:
Basic Kit: https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...-102-basic-kit
Body Kit (12” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...t-with-12-rail
Body Kit (14” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...t-with-14-rail
Body Kit (16” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...t-with-16-rail
Builder Kit (12” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...2-with-12-rail
Builder Kit (14” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...2-with-14-rail
Builder Kit (16” Rail): https://www.theshootingedge.com/cpro...2-with-16-rail
If you are having difficulty placing the order online, you can call in or fill out this:
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also.... and if this hasn't swayed you yet.... with this sale, you will also get a gift card from TSE to use towards the shipping on this order or on any additional add-ons or future orders.
Each Kit comes with a corresponding “Gift Card”
Kit 1 Basic $25
Kit 2 Body $50
Kit 3 Builders: $75
These gift cards cannot be applied to the basic cost of the kit or taxes, but may be used for shipping, applied for anything added to this order or saved for future use.
Please indicate how you would like to use / utilize your gift card:
1: Apply to the shipping
2: Apply to this order for other items
3: Save for later
I'm sure there will be a ton of questions, so I'll try to stay active and answer them timely here.