kvar has SLR 106-URs again!

[vitamink]

So I've been waiting about 7 years, and they're back! I'm incredibly confused though... You may notice that the factory SBR is around $700.00 more expensive than the 16" barrel version. Clay, wabbit, TT, etc, explain please. I figure I can get a smith to chop it for way less. And go!

edit: it's supposed to say "107"... Frikkin iPhone

 

[Trigger Time]

So I've been waiting about 7 years, and they're back! I'm incredibly confused though... You may notice that the factory SBR is around $700.00 more expensive than the 16" barrel version. Clay, wabbit, TT, etc, explain please. I figure I can get a smith to chop it for way less. And go!

edit: it's supposed to say "107"... Frikkin iPhone

ha finally!! Deffinately cheaper to have cut down and shorter wait time since it would be on a form 1 then

 

[vitamink]

Exactly, so what the hell? How do you charge 700 more for less (less barrel)? The 16 incher is cheaper than the 1700-2200 people were trying to get from used 10yr old 16"URs. I did notice that with the SBR you get the beer can flash hider. I don't thing that's worth several hundred bones though.

 

[tradertator]

When I got that email tonight, I almost didn't open it because I knew it was going to cost me some serious cabbage. I agree that they are charging quite a bit for the convenience of not doing it yourself. But that said, what does it cost to have the barrel cut / crowned, engraving done, and then toss in another hundred for the 4 piece booster? It definitely would be more collectible buying the completed gun, but I would think one would probably come out ahead by getting the goofy looking version and hiring the work done.

 

[vitamink]

I think it should be 100$ or less according to those I've asked. I still say the sbr wayyyyyy overpriced

 

[Clay]

You may notice that the factory SBR is around $700.00 more expensive than the 16" barrel version. Clay, wabbit, TT, etc, explain please. I figure I can get a smith to chop it for way less. And go!

because they can, and they will sell. Sure there is some additional labor, maybe an extra $100 or $200, but the rest of it is because it's a factory SBR. It will carry a bit more value just because of that, and the rest is just K-var being k-var

 

[Clay]

and if you guys ever went to the akforum or the ak files you would have known this on Monday, and they start taking pre-orders on Tuesday over the phone.

according to them this is a small run of 300 rifles come here in 2 batches. K-var anticipates the first batch to sell out by Monday.

Before these came in, an SLR-107UR would sell for up to $2K, so yes, these are expensive, but they will only go up in value....... now the question is, do you buy 1 or 2?!?!?!?!

 

[snorko]

This kills me. I have wanted a 107UR to SBR for years but they could not be found or were (what I thought was) ridiculously expensive. So I now have a Mini Draco which I plan to SBR with a VZ58 stock (7.5" barrel) and a Yugo Krink with a triangle side folder which currently has a faux suppressor but will eventually be SBR'd with it's 10.5" barrel. So while I paid too much for the Yugo, I will be into the Mini for under $800, tax and all.

So please convince me I need ANOTHER rifle to eventually SBR for $1,400.

 

[Clay]

ummmmmmmm you need another rifle to SBR.

Just sell a few hungarian tanker mags and BOOM!

 

[tradertator]

ummmmmmmm you need another rifle to SBR.

Just sell a few hungarian tanker mags and BOOM!

I've went back on forth on it, and kind of think I'd rather have the 104UR first just because I have a mountain of ammo. Then again, maybe I should just do both, haha

 

[Kirk Freeman]

So I've been waiting about 7 years, and they're back! I'm incredibly confused though... You may notice that the factory SBR is around $700.00 more expensive than the 16" barrel version. Clay, wabbit, TT, etc, explain please. I figure I can get a smith to chop it for way less. And go!

What is Rule #1, k? Right, to look cool.

When you sell a gun what are you selling? Right, the coolness. That's why INGO has a 10,000 page thread to a stupid polymer pistol that was featured in a Hollywood comic book movie. That's why the stupid, feckless shorter barrels are more money as they are endowed with that much more coolness. Guys will pay $700, and many times that, to convince themelves that they are cool.

 

[vitamink]

Being me is really getting expensive...thanks KF. Texting my ffl now.

 

[vitamink]

Anyone know if the non sbr version has the gas reducer thingy for the longer barrel? That might be a game changer as I don't want to pull the FS block and drill anything.

 

[snorko]

Agree, I am on the edge but if it's just a hacksaw job I think I have to do it.

 

[Clay]

I've went back on forth on it, and kind of think I'd rather have the 104UR first just because I have a mountain of ammo. Then again, maybe I should just do both, haha

problem is, right now you can buy a 107UR pretty easy....... 104UR, not so much. Been sold out for a while now.

 

[Clay]

Anyone know if the non sbr version has the gas reducer thingy for the longer barrel? That might be a game changer as I don't want to pull the FS block and drill anything.

Yes, the orifice is installed in the gas block on the long barreled option. I'm not scared

 

[Woobie]

Exactly, so what the hell? How do you charge 700 more for less (less barrel)? The 16 incher is cheaper than the 1700-2200 people were trying to get from used 10yr old 16"URs. I did notice that with the SBR you get the beer can flash hider. I don't thing that's worth several hundred bones though.

Not to thread Jack, but I know where there is an M92 at a gun shop that has been SBR'd. They want $1100. Yeah. I guess they figure someone will walk in with more cash than sense and pay the extra $600.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

thanks KF.

I'm a helper.

 

[tradertator]

problem is, right now you can buy a 107UR pretty easy....... 104UR, not so much. Been sold out for a while now.

They actually have the 104UR SBR's back in stock in all 3 flavors at the moment.

 

[vitamink]

Yes, the orifice is installed in the gas block on the long barreled option. I'm not scared

Good, then you can "not be scared" at my house when my stamp comes in. I will reward you with beer and an interpretive dance.