received my two packages today, early, both full of m14 goodies, one from KB International, the other from Sarco. i split the order because no-one has all of the things i wanted, or different vendors have signficantly different prices. KBI fulfilled the smaller order the 1st day, and shipped that afternoon. Sarco took a week to get the order together, which is why they both arrived today, even though i ordered a week apart. if you're not in a hurry, want something obscure at (usually) the lowest price, go sarco. if you want fair prices, good but limited selection and speedy processing, KBI
ok, so i ordered a GI cleaning kit, buttplate screw, scope mount, rifle manual and sling from Sarco.
the sling is cotton webbing with steel hardware, painted flat black, except for the shiny brass tab at the end. new but there's a little rust where the paint has flaked. doesn't say where it's from, but i'm guessing china. appears serviceable, fit and finish mediocre. if i had to do it again i'd pay a little more for better quality.
the buttplate screw, well what's there to say, it's a screw, looks like it will be fine. finish is good. actually there's a problem, but i should have known. if i replace something threaded, i'll probably have to replace what it threads to. inch not = metric. add to list: rear sling swivel.
the manual, by ian skennerton, is good as expected. general info on rifle parts, field stripping, maintenance, cleaning, lube points,features, brief history including mention of US and chinese semiauto clones.
product reviews for polytech m14s bits: Sarco and KBI
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i'm retired. what's your excuse?