AR-10-style rifles, the Rock River Arms LAR-8 stands alone. Somehow, I get the idea the House will be a cakewalk for any anti-gun bill compared to the Senate, which this one has already passed. Its not just selling, genius. As a long-time, dedicated anti-gunner, this wasnt Senator Harmons first legislative rodeo. I think it was meant to be used with gloves on only. Its their prerogative. WebRock River Arms Two Stage Match Trigger Kit4.5-5 lbThe RRA match AR trigger kit is designed for AR-15 and AR-10 Mil-Spec lower receivers with .154 trigger and hammer pins. I really wanted a trp and a cqb but oh well will get something from another manufacturer. I cant imagine the CEOs of those two companies werent in the loop on these negotiations. I have to say this really makes me mad. Maybe they should look to Beretta. Springfield cleaning to get the taint out of there. When you sell high dollar items like firearms, it is really, really, unbelievably stupid, to piss off your customer base at rebate time. Not a nice odor. Colona, IL (May 2020) Rock River Arms, one of the industry leaders in AR-platform firearms, expands its line of defensive semi-autos with the introduction of the RRAGE 10.5-inch pistol. When I found out that they hire Vets to assemble and test them, it was icing on the cake and I got one for low $400s. Sooner or later they are going to destroy you. Huh? And theyre telling their friends. Granted, the company isnt run by a Henry these days but I thought the paper trail of ownership was fairly clear and unbroken. Grow the hell up and when you get some big boy panties and own your own business you will understand how it works. Companies move all the time. 2nd Amendment Supporters are up in "Arms" pun intended about the News broken by The Truth About Guns article concerning recent state licensing for all Illinois gun dealers that IFMA (Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association) a lobbying group back by Springfield Armory and Rock River Heres a basic synopsis of the original company; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company#Early_history. Wrong. Who Makes Rock River Arms? They ignored it. They profess innocence at this point, lets see if their actions match their words. If one of them didnt actually know about this then thats really not fair. In short, this means rifle-makers need to adapt, and one company taking that step is Rock River Arms (RRA) with its LAR-15 Operator III in 5.56mm NATO. Your opinion and yourre entitled to it and welcome to voice it here, though it seems you prefer that others not voice theirs if they disagree with you. Damage done. We need the pistols to get to our rifles anyway. thats what Illinois is hoping for stand our ground, Springfield got me right in my Grip Zone with this move, bu-bye SA. My 1911 search continues and Ill never purchase a Springfield. An American voting for a Democrat Rock River Arms has Sadly, some of the collar county Repubs arent so much. Even being on this site makes you a hypocrite because TTAG regularly advertised for Glock, S&W and Springfield. An xdm9 and a 1911 loaded. Damn This is turning into that mob with the torches looking for Frankenstein. Layoffs to follow. I wont name them, but the sales people at certain companies worked hard (and maybe even fudged some dates on paperwork) to make sure that I got my magazines before the deadline in the law hit. Rock River's LAR-458 is the top pick for hunters because of its value, excellent trigger and superb accuracy. They spent weeks trying to gin up interest in the XD-E introduction with their mysterious ads, and it was all for nothing. If youre looking begin your 3-Gun or short-stage PRS competition endeavors, the Rock River Arms RRAGE 2G may be your ticket. Join up with other interest groups if common goals can be found. Lobbying groups run on a lot of assumptions and they dont take a vote from membership every time a change is made to a bill that they think concerns their members. That alone is enough to put them out of business. Well I will see if I can make a good trade for STI, Para, or a cz had a cz 85 combat one time and traded it, was a real good gun in a 9 mm.Things like this is realy bad just cant trust anyone anymore. is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders. Today, we have nearly one dozen gun control groups working in Illinois. After asking you if youd like to sign up for a membership, and cc insurance. Is Rob Leatham going to stick with Springfield after this debacle? Rugers stated public position was screw every other gun manufacturer and screw the American gun owners, as long as Ruger makes it and we want government contracts! The future for firearms manufacturers is less than certain due to falling demand and moving a 50year old corporation like SA out of state is a huge expenditure. Springfield Armory, Rock River Arms Trade Opposition to Illinois FFL Licensing Scheme for Carve-Out. Perhaps a company thought they could pull a fast one and nobody would notice. Just keep in mind, if you have a dozen guns in your safe, I GUARANTEE you that at least one comes from a company whos compromised at some point. Springfield, on the other hand, has gone silent. Should have just stuck to the point that hey, you can do anything you want to our dealers as long as you leave us out of it. Maybe thats the case in many instances, but its not like the IFMA has thousands of members. This was a bit disingenuous because, basically, both companies were WebRock River Arms LAR-15 X-1 5.56mm Black Semi-Auto Rifle with RRA Beast Muzzle Brake Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: XAR1751B; Rock River Arms LAR-15 X-1 5.56mm Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Semi-Auto Rifle with RRA Beast Muzzle Br Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: XAR1751T; He kept his marginal Mini-14 from hitting the list, selling out the gun owner in the process! Ruger didnt compromise, they wrote the AWA and betrayed every American gun owner in a most serious way. My inventory of six XD pistols two 1911 .45s and two M 1As will be up for sale tommorow. Not saying you have to like what happened, but its soviet Illinois, it was going to happen with or without their opposition. Whats the hangup for SA? Or how much it was going to take to replace them? F$&@ Ruger too! RRA and Springfield can suck my dong, they will never get a penny from me. Rock River Arms has a reputation for making high quality AR-15s, but they also have a reputation for being expensive. No, they stood by and let their customers get screwed. Thats bad math and bad leadership. This product has an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars from 3 ratings. No more. If they pull funding from the group well have some decent evidence that they didnt and dont support this carve out and are catching crap for something which they had no part in creating. WebRock River Arms is a firearms manufacturer that produces a variety of rifles, pistols, and parts for civilian, law enforcement, and military markets. +1, they are a bunch of liars praying on the ignorant. I know I wont be buying anything else from springfield armory. Maybe worst of all, passage gives anti-gunners a win they desperately needed. it Also check out the BM 59 kits and complete rifles out there. Now for 2022, the company ups the game for hunters with the introduction of the All-Terrain Hunter (ATH) , a mid-length rifle that stands tall in the field of AR-platform hunting rifles. I see only three plausible reasons: 1) Greed millions are never enough. Im both an Illinois resident and a SA collector with over half of my collection being custom and box SA products. Czech Republic makes good guns,like CZs. Frankly, Im wondering how Im going to sell my existing inventory.. Under no circumstances would they sell me any magazines. Springfield Armory *deserves* to be pitchforked and torched. I realy liked this ranger officer mogel all stainless nice looking gun. Now that I understand what occurred its pretty obvious as gunners we need to pass on Springfield and run to Henry. Helps to have the older experience but not insurmountable. NOW all I can think is SHAME ON YOU!!!!!! (This is in response to Mark). SA created it). My favorites in their calibers, cherished in my collections. Local politicians always give tax incentives to move. Im sorry, I mean they would ask after putting you and your fliers in the dumpster. Smith and Wessons deal with the Klinton regime also brought us the infamous and deplorable hillary hole internal lock. There should be a hall of shame for betrayals (and later repentances) by gun companies. The company makes a wide variety of weapons, including AR-15 and M16 rifles, as well as pistols, shotguns, and bolt-action rifles. A Rock River two-stage match trigger or even a 3-pound single-stage trigger would be a recommended upgrade. If you sell more than 9 guns per year, you are in the business of selling guns. So, buying 5 and selling 4 is the limit. Sorry for the spelling error. Anytown on I80 feels like the Chicago area to the downstaters. Neither excuse is a proper justification. Cant this fool see how much this is going to hes going to hurt his own pocketbook for this tiny edge? The Henry ri fle was made by the New Haven Ar ms Company. The RRA LAR-15 is a quality gun, in just about any configuration you can come up with. I put 3.5k rounds through it before a malfunction. WebRock River Arms creates high quality rifles and pistols on the AR platform. Find gray, black, tan, alpine and other finishes on these .223 Rem / 5.56mm, .450 Bushmaster or 6.8 SPC chambered rifles. This is how capitalism works. Last Updated. As for furniture, the BT 9 R9 Competition comes with a Hogue overmolded pistol grip and a four-position adjustable Rock River Arms buttstock. The vast majority of companies can do what they want to, but have have to insist that firearms companies fight for the 2nd EVEN WHEN ITS NOT IN THEIR COMPLETE SELF INTEREST TO DO SO. Have been eyeballing the SA Saint the last couple weeks. I am not positive, but didnt Beretta get so pissed with Maryland that they moved everything, or is it still on going? Better sell that RRA while you still can. All of these rifles are vastly superior to Ruger. Dennis Reeses statement to TTAGon IFMAs deal was insulting. Simply offering ideas and encouragement. If youre looking for a good, dependable AR at a reasonable price, I dont think you Please, spend your money where you want. Two more companies added to my do not buy from list. CTD are dirtbags plain and simple. At the same time, Rock River Arms began to build AR-15 style rifles. Rock River Arms also produces M1911 pattern pistols, bolt-action rifles, and AR-15 style pistols in assorted calibers. [5] [6] Be everywhere until the bill is toast. My hard earned money is going to be spent at Ruger. Oh yes, Illinois folks: start an ACTIVE campaign outing all the IL Representatives that voted for the bill. If Rauner is serious about re-election he will veto this flaming sack of shite. Posted: 1/27/2021 10:51:01 AM EST. WebSo What Happened At Rock River Arms & Springfield Armory??? (3) Rock River Arms LAR-15 Tactical CAR A4 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Carbine $ 684.99. With all the gun control in northern Illinois how the hell can they screw all of us like this! In the end, the timing proved fortuitous to all involved.. IF WE LOSE RRA BECAUSE OF THIS HYSTERICAL REACTION, thats a blow to liberty. Do you rednecks and white trash go out of your way to get the their wrong every single time? I only want American Made firearms like Henry & Ruger. Whats the feedback at the NRA show running like? Id like to see Springfield make a correction here but it might be too late for that. I can promise that none, and I mean none of my not unsubstantial refund, is going to wind up in Springfields receivables account. You ask what was Springfield supposed to do? Any I have to ask WHY? They keep voting for F#$%ing Democrats. Both Ruger and S&W learned from their mistakes, I do not know if these two can. Thanks for Nothing SA. Im not buying a damn thing from Springfield and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE ON THAT. Hes hurt the small guys trying to kiss up to the big retailers here in Illinois. Never sold out to foreign companies or parts sources or manufacturing or skimped on quality control. That is their only 2 clients because it only exists and was created for them. They see deep-blue Illinois as a great place toenact more of their gun control schemes. All things considered, a Henry Big Boy in .44mag is more likely to see the inside of my safe than a M1A1. You probably also found out that at least bizapedia reports that the IFMA was dissolved. Hes totally grasping at straws on that point in his video. Springfields CEO on the other hand, either through stupidity, hamhandedness or outright lying has seriously damaged his company. Sure enough, the bill passed theSenate by a single vote. I think they and Illinois deserve each other and I hope they both end up on the wrong end of history. The vocal retards who screamed about this conveniently ignored that last part. and thats where the idea of 10 round limit for magazines originated,right from the mouth of Bill Ruger. They seemed like a freedom loving company that supported the right for people to do what they had rights to do. Rock River booth at the NRA convention, owner Chuck Larson has professed innocence in the matter. And if they do, all the company has to do is say sorry like Ruger. Never a single problem, thousands of rounds. The RBG-1S is available in .308 Win./7.62x51 and 6.5 Creedmoor, with a 20-, 22- or 24-inch barrel, and a black, green or tan stock. If you dont like their price dont buy. Specifications and Features: Rock River Arms AR-15 Magazine AR0116N30 .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO 30 Round Capacity Anti-Tilt Follower Proven Reliability How did Ruger even survive to do a turn-around? Are they doing town halls? In fact, I own a Springfield M1A Scout Squad that they gave me free of charge after I encountered a series of malfunctions with an old SAR8. ! mantra. In order to try to get a lock on about 1.6 million FOID holders in Illinois, Springfield has angered the other 80 million gun owners in the rest of the nation. You shouldve made that decision because it is a piece of garbage, not because of this hysterical article. Some times they have deals. thats what matter and they put that last. But it will be history at my house. Its not difficult. They did what they had to do to stay profitable just like companies in Kalifornia and NewYork and liberal bastions.. Rock River Arms earned their reputation by manufacturing some of the most accurate and reliable semi-auto rifles for the law enforcement and civilian markets. This Modern Sporting Rifle is built with a carbine-length gas system with a low-profile gas black to efficiently redirect propellant gases. Ive refused to buy S&W products since then, with the sole exception of a Model 640 Pro .357 Magnum, which lacks the damned thing. AR Parts. I used to have a TRP. My sprinters were not seeing much action lately. This says a lot about the people running the company. By the time most of them have and Springfield Arms starts looking for a new home, they wont be welcome there. Its sad but it happens. It washis lobbyist whostood aside on a bill that rations everyday Illinoisans to nine firearm transfers per year. The company makes a wide variety of weapons, Theyve earned back the support of 2A advocates, imo. Tell us more about your experience in running a business. It weighs 10.2 pounds empty and is 43.5 inches long. I think probably not. Hinterland #: 50977; MFG #: MT1800X; In stock. They were charging $100 for a 30 round mag during the panic. Ruger was making superior quality products using totally American resources. Its enough of a turnaround that I forgive their earlier sins. Tennessee welcomed Beretta with open arms and the employment of a lot a lot of people in well-paying jobs. Rock River Arms is an American manufacturer of firearms that was founded in 1996. Peoplr lose jobs, get divorced, buy better guns and so on. And unbelievably stupid of Springfield. when supply cant meet demand, then the price increases.. this draws more suppliers into the market to meet demand and you see the price decrease. Rock River Arms is one of the largest manufacturers of AR-15 rifles in the United States. I was just about to purchase a 1911 with the deal Springfield is running this week. Because of rumors of canceled orders. This attention to accuracy is especially evident in Rock Rivers new model, the Advanced Tactical Hunter V2 (ATH V2). Here I was just falling in love with my SA 1911 Loaded. 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