NEA Issues *WARNING*
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alberta tactical rifle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- calgary alberta
Uh Huh
- Location
- Richmond, BC
x2. But you're still better off with a Norinco. IMO
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In all seriousness though, with all this feedback, I'm sure NEA must be getting better no?
Putting the 7.62 in any standard AR is the mistake as a catastrophic failure is likely to occur. Some specialized parts are being fabricated by major top brand OEM's but, why? Purchase a firearm that is specific to this cartridge and save yourself a ton of headaches or just deal with the bolt and magazine flaws.
Personally I have not experienced any NEA issues and continue to build using some of their parts.
Personally I have not experienced any NEA issues and continue to build using some of their parts.
For what it's worth i'm new to AR's and got the newest version in 223/556 (10.5") and haven't had any issues BUT i've only got 1000 rounds through it (80% medium powered reloads). completely stock accept for a grip and charging handle. hopefully nothing happens after posting this haha.
redbirddog
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Maple Syrup land Ontario
I luv mine, glad I bought it, glad its Canadian. Price was better than buying USA or China, Sorry you had issues.
Presumably so...the bulk of their sales is now military, and not just weird backwater countries, either.
My understanding is that in Canada, the Ottawa PD have been using them fairly extensively; I don't have any connections there to tap for reports on the performance, though. But they do seem to continue buying them.
I have also heard that a certain highly respected figure in this country killed the gas tube on his after a few tens of thousands of rounds, but it's not my place to speak for him.
Anyway, I went from a supporter to a disappointed observer, but I have heard enough good things this year that I am starting to get optimistic again. I am hoping to get a look at some of the new projects in the next couple of weeks, and to check out some field use in early 2016.
I'm an admitted black rifle snob and own everything from Swiss Arms to Colt Canada, HK to KAC. Shooting is my one vice/hobby/way of life. I figure life is too short to waste on sub-standard crap and that's why I always avoided the entry-level end of the AR market spectrum. However, I recently had the opportunity to acquire the latest PDW NEA is offering with their 7.5" bbl and proprietary CSS stock system. I was looking to try something different and the novelty factor played a role in my decision.
I went in with my eyes wide open and I have to admit that I was impressed with the build quality and functionality of the little PDW. Gone are the days of the retro grayish anodizing and obvious tool marks. Mine was a rich, uniform black, with excellent fit and finish. Be warned, however, mine shipped heavily covered in preservative oil, so you're going to have to spend some quality time with a gun rag or three.
The factory flash suppressor is reminiscent of the SEI Vortex, but it will accept any standard aftermarket muzzle device or brake you'd care to install. The barrel is threaded and they were cut very cleanly. Magazine wise, I tried a variety of USGI and varying gens of Magpul 20 & 30 rounders. All fed perfectly and dropped free without issue. I even like their new style of rail.
As for the CSS stock and bolt carrier system;- while it has its limitations, it does an admirable job at what it was designed to do. (And it looks cool as hell!) Potential buyers need to be aware that it will require a little more effort to clean/maintain PDWs and carbines sporting the stock and if you are extremely lean of jaw you might have some difficulty establishing a comfortable cheek weld with the sliding stock. I never had that problem and overall found the PDW a hoot.
Would the NEA CCS PDW be my first choice in a true SHTF scenario? No. But then again, my top three choices in such an event cost 2-4X the NEA's (Swiss Arms CQB, Colt Canada SA15.7, Tavor). Assuming that my PDW is representative of the quality that NEA is currently producing, I'd have no problem suggesting it as an economical option to someone looking to get into the AR game without breaking the bank, especially with the Loonie tanking and "bargain" American made ARs disappearing fast. Chatting recently with several shooters from South Africa and NZ, I learned that NEA was well known within their respective firearms communites and was generally well regarded. Apparently they do pretty well within European law enforcement circles as well.
I honestly haven't put my PDW through any sort of "torture testing" but I have had it for several months and can genuinely say it's a fun little gun to shoot, it's obnoxiously loud, it puts a s*#t-eating grin on the face of everyone I let shoot it, mine included, and for now I plan on keeping it. Hope this helps any waffling over their next NEA purchase. As with almost everything, however, YMMV.
I went in with my eyes wide open and I have to admit that I was impressed with the build quality and functionality of the little PDW. Gone are the days of the retro grayish anodizing and obvious tool marks. Mine was a rich, uniform black, with excellent fit and finish. Be warned, however, mine shipped heavily covered in preservative oil, so you're going to have to spend some quality time with a gun rag or three.
The factory flash suppressor is reminiscent of the SEI Vortex, but it will accept any standard aftermarket muzzle device or brake you'd care to install. The barrel is threaded and they were cut very cleanly. Magazine wise, I tried a variety of USGI and varying gens of Magpul 20 & 30 rounders. All fed perfectly and dropped free without issue. I even like their new style of rail.
As for the CSS stock and bolt carrier system;- while it has its limitations, it does an admirable job at what it was designed to do. (And it looks cool as hell!) Potential buyers need to be aware that it will require a little more effort to clean/maintain PDWs and carbines sporting the stock and if you are extremely lean of jaw you might have some difficulty establishing a comfortable cheek weld with the sliding stock. I never had that problem and overall found the PDW a hoot.
Would the NEA CCS PDW be my first choice in a true SHTF scenario? No. But then again, my top three choices in such an event cost 2-4X the NEA's (Swiss Arms CQB, Colt Canada SA15.7, Tavor). Assuming that my PDW is representative of the quality that NEA is currently producing, I'd have no problem suggesting it as an economical option to someone looking to get into the AR game without breaking the bank, especially with the Loonie tanking and "bargain" American made ARs disappearing fast. Chatting recently with several shooters from South Africa and NZ, I learned that NEA was well known within their respective firearms communites and was generally well regarded. Apparently they do pretty well within European law enforcement circles as well.
I honestly haven't put my PDW through any sort of "torture testing" but I have had it for several months and can genuinely say it's a fun little gun to shoot, it's obnoxiously loud, it puts a s*#t-eating grin on the face of everyone I let shoot it, mine included, and for now I plan on keeping it. Hope this helps any waffling over their next NEA purchase. As with almost everything, however, YMMV.
- Location
- Richmond, BC
- Location
- East ontario
Nope.... it would only make things 10x worse.
Best to just let it die.
- Location
- Richmond, BC
.....Let....NEA die?
Well in reality they commited suicide form the get go...
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