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Addax 08-24-2012 9:56 PM

Addax-Calguns Lower Receiver Group Buy Idea
 
Hello,

We are considering making a run of Calguns AR15 Lower Receivers with either Calguns logo or California Bear logo or Calguns Foundation logo (added 8/27/12), and running a special Group Buy for these lowers, and we plan to donate $10.00 per lower sold to assist the Calguns Foundation.

Calguns Senior Member Kaligaran has volunteered to be the Group Buy coordinator.

At this point we are trying to see if there is enough serious interest in having us manufacture a special run of Calguns or California Bear logo's lower receivers to assist.

We will also offer a laser engraving service at a special group buy discounted price (price TBD based on the size and complexity of the logo or saying) on the right side of the receiver for those members who want to have a customized logo or saying.

If you are seriously interested, please let Kaligaran know via PM, so Kaligaran can get a list / count and see if we have enough members to start the process.

If there is enough interest (50 minimum) we will follow up with details such as cost, payment details, and Estimated Lead Time.

Thank you,
Addax Tactical

UPDATE 10/8/12

The following are the CGF Laser Engraved logo on a mock up of the Calguns Foundation Group Buy Lower. All other markings will be machine engraved and then anodized over (in black), while the CGF logo will stand out on the black background as you see in the pictures below.

CGF Laser Engraved on AR15 Lower Receiver

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps69fdbdd9.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps69fdbdd9.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps91d52db8.jpg

CGF logo being laser engraved onto AR15 lower receiver


http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps8a964a19.jpg

Other Markings engraving template for CGF Group Buy Lower (these will be machined engraved, then Anodized over, so these markings will be in the black).

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...psd1ba314b.jpg

G-Man WC 08-24-2012 10:02 PM

Will they be 80% or 100% lowers / finished or raw aluminum?
-g

Addax 08-24-2012 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Man WC (Post 9199018)
Will they be 80% or 100% lowers / finished or raw aluminum?
-g

These would be 100% finished lowers.

NoNOS67 08-24-2012 10:30 PM

Rough idea how much they will run, without the laser engraving?

Addax 08-24-2012 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNOS67 (Post 9199158)
Rough idea how much they will run, without the laser engraving?

We are going to try and target $99.00-$110.00 price range (not including DROS, Sales Tax, Shipping or Custom Laser Engraving).

We will provide a final cost per lower when we have enough takers to warrant us going into production, purchasing new forgings etc.

Thanks,
AT

Bronzestar&purpleheart 08-24-2012 11:04 PM

I'm in! Email sent!

hornswaggled 08-24-2012 11:51 PM

PM sent

jbl_1967 08-25-2012 8:15 AM

I'm in, but I would like to see a proof of the logo.

If its a Calguns logo, I would probably buy several. A Cal bear logo, might only be a single buy.

jsr3313 08-25-2012 8:20 AM

PM Sent. I live out of state now, but I wouldn't mind having a new lower. Especially a nice one like this.

Mg911guy 08-25-2012 4:06 PM

PM Sent to Kaligaran

Addax 08-25-2012 5:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbl_1967 (Post 9200244)
I'm in, but I would like to see a proof of the logo.

If its a Calguns logo, I would probably buy several. A Cal bear logo, might only be a single buy.

We are waiting to hear back from Kestryll to see if he will give us permission to use the Calguns.net logo or a version of it that will fit/work on an AR15 lower, and that can be machined engraved.

We will not have any sample/proof until we move forward with this Group Buy, and we can work on the artwork etc.

rally200 08-25-2012 7:03 PM

me too
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mg911guy (Post 9202516)
PM Sent to Kaligaran

as did I

BP22 08-25-2012 7:16 PM

+1.

barearms562 08-25-2012 8:03 PM

I'll take 1

motodog57 08-25-2012 10:03 PM

pm sent i'm in

Swiss 08-25-2012 10:06 PM

I've never built my own have been thinking about it. How do these compare to other more expensive lowers?

Addax 08-26-2012 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss (Post 9204221)
I've never built my own have been thinking about it. How do these compare to other more expensive lowers?

Our forged lowers are Mil-spec 7075-T6, with the Mil-spec Hard Anodizing finish, and each lower is precision machined from a high quality forging.

You would be getting a high quality forged lower receiver from us for less $$ compared to some of the more expensive but equal quality forged lower receivers from some of the other companies.

Here are some pics of our Addax Forged Mil-spec lower so you can see for yourself. The Calguns group buy lower we are thinking about running would be the quality lower, with a different logo (Calguns or California Bear Logo).

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...ERRECEIVER.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...CEIVERPic3.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...CEIVERPic2.jpg

CSACANNONEER 08-26-2012 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss (Post 9204221)
I've never built my own have been thinking about it. How do these compare to other more expensive lowers?

A lower is a lower. Some cost more because people are willing to pay more for a name or logo. I paid more for an Addax billet lower because, I wanted to support a local manufacturer. Also, his billet lowers are easier to assemble due to a set screwsreplacing the roll pin and another holding in the rear takedown detent.

Bronzestar&purpleheart 08-26-2012 11:45 AM

Does this group buy include trigger assembly? Is it a complete lower?

Swiss 08-26-2012 11:51 AM

PM sent. Not sure I want the engraving yet, depends on what it looks like.

witeenigma 08-26-2012 12:14 PM

In for 1 or 2 (depending on final pricing) + another stripped lower currently in stock at that time... this would be a great addition to my collection :)

kaligaran 08-26-2012 2:28 PM

So for ive received 27 unique pms from members. Most saying they want more than one if we get the calguns logo.

I've visiting home (Tennessee) through labor day so I'm not online much. But I'll check my pm's and this thread daily on my phone.
Going to be talking to addax early this upcoming week. Hopefully we'll get even more interest by then (we need 50 member minimum).

a1c 08-26-2012 6:10 PM

I'm in for at least 1, possibly two.

Skin1991 08-26-2012 6:21 PM

Ill take 1 as long as they are 100%

Apocalypsenerd 08-26-2012 6:30 PM

I'll take two.

johnyreb 08-26-2012 6:32 PM

I will take one as well

MrBrent 08-26-2012 6:37 PM

I'm interested in two with calguns logo. Is it possible to get consecutive s/n? I want to build two rifles for my kids.

new1911 08-26-2012 7:03 PM

i'm interested if this group buy materializes within 4 wks.

monk 08-26-2012 7:03 PM

Interested. Since Addax is only a couple blocks away wouldn't be an issue to just walk over and pick up up. :D Maybe I'll get some Taco Bell on the way back lol.

mydogsmonkey 08-26-2012 7:16 PM

id be interested

tabrisnet 08-26-2012 7:18 PM

Id be interested if CGN logo, but I'm moving out of state in a week (part of why only interested if CGN/CGF). But since these are 100%, this makes purchase difficult. Ideas?

kaligaran 08-26-2012 8:00 PM

Please follow the instructions on Addax's initial thread and PM me if interested. That way it will be much easier to respond to you guys with additional info and keep track since this thread will most likely have LOTS of replies.

If this does go through, in addition to updating our group buy threads, I'll also email all of those that have contacted me directly via PM to make sure no one slips through the cracks.

Here's the list of members that have PM'd me thus far with questions or "I'm ins" as Addax instructed in the origional post:
(updated through 10/08 @10:45am)
  1. kaligaran
  2. johnyreb
  3. Apocalypsenerd
  4. modernchaos
  5. a1c
  6. Swiss
  7. Dennisz1
  8. svt191
  9. busta00
  10. Fishwrestler
  11. dave_cg
  12. rally200
  13. Mg911guy
  14. toga
  15. jsr3313
  16. jbl_1967
  17. croc4
  18. JamesH
  19. hornswaggled
  20. motodog57
  21. kauaibuilt
  22. farnorcal
  23. jrwhitt
  24. RP1911
  25. mrmichael
  26. ratboy
  27. BP22
  28. jwkincal
  29. Arthur84
  30. supercabra2000
  31. spopepro
  32. mrwilson1984
  33. gardalos
  34. prod39
  35. akoba
  36. AUstate
  37. Schlyme
  38. Fellblade
  39. xdeslitx
  40. Lttleric
  41. Novaholic
  42. Ripon83
  43. Swiss
  44. Boogie Woogie
  45. Taildraggerdave
  46. Big-Kr3w
  47. BHPFan
  48. bonesurf
  49. monk
  50. Kendoka
  51. leman77
  52. jmust1991
  53. 1000stars
  54. jaxpc
  55. OIF_VET
  56. mindwreck
  57. ahcshon
  58. BlooDSMeaR
  59. kozumasbullitt
  60. jdberger
  61. jj805
  62. T dog
  63. Nirrad
  64. Son of BAR7
  65. sass2924
  66. quig
  67. mquejr
  68. ChamberCheck
  69. Dingoguns
  70. nick
  71. xoutxkastx
  72. SeaEye
  73. Liebelt1
  74. MechEng
  75. daphonz
  76. GlockGuy
  77. wingnut232
  78. ely
  79. jimbaran
  80. woodsman
  81. CapS
  82. jfwlb
  83. bigmike82
  84. SkyMag68
  85. Fortunesfool223
  86. wizzbane
  87. steve91104
  88. CraneTech21
  89. rgray
  90. matt85
  91. jaxpc
  92. DavidR310
  93. d4v0s
  94. the donald
  95. rags
  96. chewietobbacca
  97. pilot1
  98. LHC30
  99. advocatusdiaboli
  100. signdude
  101. tempdrummer
  102. Big Tiki
  103. Jakkals
  104. BJames
  105. J.O.
  106. SigSauerP226
  107. Twistwrist
  108. rpang
  109. all torque
  110. Elwood_Blues
  111. Risky1
  112. kuyawil
  113. 6TSicks
  114. DBoulant
  115. Rynu
  116. onegtalon
  117. AFlipbro
  118. aqua_scummm
  119. Pandanin
  120. Delfuego
  121. KLF
  122. SoCalSon
  123. whatmeworry
  124. OpenSpace
  125. NeverEnoughGuns
  126. Fissssh
  127. D impala95
  128. steelholder
  129. jvh22a
  130. mvanmetertoo
  131. Paltik
  132. Heatseeker
  133. crcaudle
  134. jctheguy
  135. onegtalon
  136. Socalmedix
  137. BakaLogic
  138. Glen Schuler
  139. SCRudeDog
  140. gsc3zny
  141. Khanan
  142. mt4design
  143. doran4x
  144. jfwlb
  145. Fuel&Fire
  146. Barkfire
  147. joe55
  148. tatt00edangel
  149. mydogsmonkey
  150. mike_the_wino
  151. TabascoFiend
  152. Black107
  153. backdaman
  154. Super Spy
  155. gsc3zny
  156. Jet Setter
  157. Bolillo
  158. Mr310
  159. General
  160. ale014
  161. Steven V
  162. LJN68


I know many have said in their pm's that they want more than one, I'm just tracking individual member's interests. When this buy materializes we'll handle the quantity requests then.


FFLs willing to help out with discounted transfer fees. Note these have been told to us by members on this thread. You'll need to contact the FFL for additional information.
http://counterstrikefirearms.com/Home.php - hemit, ca
http://www.dingoguns.com - napa, ca
http://www.tunntavernarms.com - Manteca, ca
http://www.placertactical.com - Lincoln, CA
http://www.goldenstatetactical.com - Sacramento, CA
http://www.wiserowl.com/ - San Diego, CA
Kevin Smith - 925-229-2553 - Martinez, CA
http://www.santacruzarmory.com/ - Santa Cruz/ Monterey or San Jose bay area
http://www.kdguns.com/#!calguns-transfers/cd1n Lincoln, CA
and of course addax is in san fernando (only DROS fee for in-store pickup)


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************************ UPDATE 8/29/12 *********************


Just had a long discussion with Addax and everything is moving right along.

CGF has granted us permission to use the awesome Calguns Foundation logo. :jump:
We also hope to have some cool CGF serial numbers for this too but those details are pending.

In addition, Addax has been extremely diligent in working to secure some high quality forgings for this buy. I personally want to thank them for their work on helping pull this effort together. The election year has put a strain on most manufaturers as demand has skyrocketed and they have been great with helping pull this group buy/fundraiser together.

So what does that all mean?

Within about 2-3 weeks from now we hope to have the forgings secured and have a moch up of the actual lower that will be used with the buy. Addax has their graphic designers working with CGF to make sure the logo looks sexy on these lowers.

Once we have finalized all of the details, everyone that I have received a PM from will receive all of the details as well as a mach up of the final design for the group buy.
We'll include all the info you need for payment, FFL transfers (if not picking up at Addax), shipping costs, etc.
At that point the actual group buy will begin and instructions/deadlines will be provided on the next steps to confirm your participation.

************************ /UPDATE ****************************
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nick 08-26-2012 8:20 PM

I'm interested in 1-2-3, depending on the price and logos.

Quickdraw559 08-26-2012 10:39 PM

So did we ever find out if it's a receiver or a complete lower?

Full Clip 08-26-2012 10:48 PM

I'd get one.

kaligaran 08-26-2012 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickdraw559 (Post 9209849)
So did we ever find out if it's a receiver or a complete lower?

I assume you mean is it an 80% lower or stripped lower?

It's a stripped lower receiver. Please see the pictures and details in Addax's post above.

bonesurf 08-27-2012 7:36 AM

In. Could always use another lower

Addax 08-27-2012 8:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickdraw559 (Post 9209849)
So did we ever find out if it's a receiver or a complete lower?

Stripped Receivers.

Addax 08-27-2012 8:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronzestar&purpleheart (Post 9206537)
Does this group buy include trigger assembly? Is it a complete lower?

Stripped Receivers only.

BHPFan 08-27-2012 9:25 AM

In for 1. My third Addax Multi lower, woohoo :jump:


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