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Donnie
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Posted: Oct 02 2019 at 6:10pm |
I have yet to see one of those aftermarket carbines. I can't comment not knowing much about them and having never handled one. I agree with the comments above. Trading on a reputable name and (perhaps) offering a lower quality product does not square well with me.
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David Milisock
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I have no problem with the name transfer. I'm concerned about two things, the quality of the rifle and the fact that an extremely viable close quarter combat/defence rifle is available to the public.
In my opinion for public use the M1 Carbine is even more relevant today than ever.
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floydthecat
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Pretty sure the ones I’ve seen are build-outs on JRA receivers. You can tell by the factory fresh receivers surrounded by parked or blued worn parts.
Most enthusiasts have no interest in products manufactured to replicate a genuine USGI carbine. Obviously, the new Rock-Ola falls into that category. Just my opinion only, but to me...it’s just another commercial copy. To some...it’s a cheap marketing trick. |
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RClark9595
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That to me kind of P*$$*$ me off that a company can assume the name of a quality war manufacture to build the 'same' but lesser quality product, that just seems to me as deceitful (stolen valor), you know the companies I mean.
When the company closed and ceased production, the name should have been retired and should be removed from reissue to prevent the confusion. If the company produces a high quality product equal to or better than the original I can except that, but what's wrong with an original name? This is just my opinion. As for Rock-ola, I'm waiting to see, if their quality is as good as reported if so, then they honor the name. Thanks, got that off my chest. |
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Ron
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W5USMC
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Wayne
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floydthecat
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I have seen them sell for USGI carbine prices and higher on auction sites. I rather think the buyer thought he was getting a real ROCK-OLA.
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RClark9595
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Here it is almost two years later and no-one has posted a review or anything about the, now not so new, new James River Rock-ola, Is there no interest has nobody bought one in all that time?
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Ron
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SWANEEDMB
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Seen one at a g-show awhile back, did not look at it very closely, knew for sure it was NOT a USGI, really looked quite crude, did not ask how much $ they were asking.
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m1a1fan
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I have read good things about them. Not sure if they are collectible. Pricey I think.
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RClark9595
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Is there any reviews, details, testimonies or really just anything about the new James River, Rock-Ola carbines, the only things I read is that they are a high end commercial carbine about equal to a Fulton. Does anyone own one of these, if so, can you give us a review and your opinion of the rifle? I for one would like to know more about the rifle, company, quality control, etc.
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Ron
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