kendal Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 What type of interest would there be if I had a small batch of Gas Pistons made for the M4? I am going to visit with my machine shop and they are going to want to know a qty. before they quote a price. I have 5 sets already spoken for if it works out. This is a quick sample of my solidworks file that was reversed engineered from the pistons that are in my 11707. Let me know, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762Combat Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'm interested in 2 sets - depending on price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Price would drive my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimslow Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'd be in for a set or two, if the price was reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 If the price is right, count me in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 2 sets here if price is reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowley Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'd be interested in 2 sets. Keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingbone Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I might be interested in a set if the price allows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty or death Jr. Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What price would you all allow? Just to give Kendal something to go on. So if they say the price, he doesn't have to go back here and go okay they will be this much, he can just say yay or nay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendal Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 I know everyone wants a great deal, but there will be cost involved. A target of price would be helpful as I will not pursue it if people want them for an unreasonable cheap price. The pistons will have to be converted from solidworks to mastercam, cut on a lathe and then sent out to be hardened and then parkerized or teflon coated none of this is cheap. I had seen a guy selling used gas pistons as spare parts anyone remember what they were going for? Just trying to get us some US parts! Also, looking at the hammer but how and the heck do you get the clip off of the pin that holds it in? I tried to use my snap ring pliers but no go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 the heck with the price. Quality and U.S. craftsmanship are my concern. I would buy a set, give me an address and I will send a P.O. money order forthwith. Also a time frame. Thank you for the initive kendal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintwu Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I would buy one set depending on price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GV00 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 As long as the price is reasonable (I consider Joe's US made tubes a reasonable price, as an example) I'd be in for a set, maybe two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamat Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I would buy a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chui Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I, too, would be interested. Please keep us posted. Question: What alloy are you considering and what coatings are you considering? I have some experience with alloys and coatings and would gladly provide you with any information I can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendal Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 I, too, would be interested. Please keep us posted. Question: What alloy are you considering and what coatings are you considering? I have some experience with alloys and coatings and would gladly provide you with any information I can provide. Chui, I was going to review this with the machine shop, but any advice would be helpful. Send me an email at sales AT nversestudios.com. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivilianM4 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am interested, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762Combat Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I was thinking of a target price in the $50-75 range per set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I like what your doing kendal! I am also an engineer and have often considered copying a few of my gun parts for remanufacture, I have tinkered with coatings on a few just for rust prevention. So I fully understand what your doing between solidworks and mastercam, very nicely done with CNC control and quality metals you will have very nice parts. Anyone who knocks the US craftsman ship here is a fool, we often manufacture parts for our German owned company and make them far better than they can. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseabass Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i think if you could make them for around 150 a set, i would take at least one pair.if they were around 100 a set, i would purchase multiple sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 the heck with the price. Quality and U.S. craftsmanship are my concern. I would buy a set, give me an address and I will send a P.O. money order forthwith. Also a time frame. Thank you for the initive kendal. I'm not quite following the logic on this one. You buy an Italian made shotgun and then opt for American made parts because you want quality? Why not buy an American made shotgun and get the whole package in the best possible quality? Of course, that's a rhetorical question. I could see the logic if the gun were made in Turkey, Pakistan, India, or China... but not Italy. Italians produce some of the finest workmanship and quality in the world when it comes to firearms. As far as pricing for these goes, I'd say that if you can make them and sell them for about what the Italian parts go for, then your advantage on availability and turn-around alone will bring the orders to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty or death Jr. Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'll back that Tuck, look at the Remington for example. And Tuck, the reason they don't buy a US made shotgun, is because they don't make the Kick A** M4 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm not quite following the logic on this one. You buy an Italian made shotgun and then opt for American made parts because you want quality? Why not buy an American made shotgun and get the whole package in the best possible quality? Of course, that's a rhetorical question. The configuration I wanted was not available in a U.S. made model. I do support domestic if available, and I always support the man who has an idea. Give me a guy with a dream, pencil and paper and access to a garage and you can acomplish anything. I also have a wish to decrease the import "parts count." However this thread is about interest for a U.S. piston and my earlier post was not meant to distract from that. -regards - d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR_ICE Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Price being cool, you could count me in for two. If you came through with this and the hammer, SocomGuy has the magazine tube, that leaves for 1 more imported part left to make. Maybe someone will try the callapsable stock. I'm still workin my wife to break loose some $$ for two tubes. Hang in there, at least till I get some $$ freed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRDKG Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Just form 1 it and you dont have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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