Firearm Forum Question: Kimber 84M Bolt Action Rifle Recall Notice

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Whats up with the Kimber Model 84M Bolt Action Rifle?
Thank you Ruddi James.

The Kimber Line of Model 84M Bolt Action Hunting and Target Rifles:
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Answer :

Blog Administrator -
The Kimber 84M Bolt Action Rifle is under massive RECALL for a safety issue with the Bolt that could cause the rifle to discharge while in the safe mode.
Kimber refers to this as a malfunction, we consider this a serious safety issue and a bad design with poor quality management.
This is NOT Kimber's first Recall. They also had a Recall on their Solo Model Handgun, see Link below.

Use the Appropriate Link Below

Kimber's Website Link -
http://www.kimberamerica.com

Kimber's Recall Notice for the 84M Rifle, Bolt Function Safety Recall Link -
http://www.kimberamerica.com/safety

Kimber's Complete List of 84M Rifle Serial Numbers -
http://www.kimberamerica.com/serial-84m

If your firearm serial number is listed contact Kimber immediately.
Do NOT operate or use your Kimber 84M Bolt Action Rifle.
Kimber will repair the 84M Rifle free of charge.
If you are in the List of Serial Numbers affected, call Kimber at once for instructions at -
888 243 4522 M-F East Coast Time, USA
 - or -
Email: cs513@kimberamerica.com

The suggested retail price ranges from $1,223.00 to $2,240.00 for this Rifle. At those prices better care and a superior product should be guaranteed to their customers. Add to the fact two Hunting Calibers are missing in choice for the buyer: The 30-06 and the 300 Win Mag.

==> My recommendation on the Kimber Model 84M Bolt Action Rifle is -
a NO BUY.

Other Kimber Related Topic Posts at The Firearms Forum Site:

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2015/06/firearm-forum-question-kimber-solo.html

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Firearm Forum Question: Review of the AR Platform TUOR Iron Sights from WM Tactical

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As you can see WM Tactical contacted me on my Twitter Page through the Notifications section. Here is the post and reply:

Later the company, WM Tactical, renege on its promise to have their Iron Sights Tested by The Firearms Forum ....

I replied back as follows ....

Updated - Received email from WM Tactical, June 23, 2015, requesting email sender's name be removed for privacy reasons. In interest of fairness we are complying with that request.

Answer :

Blog Administrator -
So in lieu of having the sights, I am still offering a Review of the TUOR Iron Sights by WM Tactical.


There are several manufacturers that make after market AR Platform Iron Sights.
1) Magpul - MBUS Pro Front and Rear Sights
2) Diamondhead Polymer Diamond Integrated Sighting System
3) PRI Flip up Front and Rear Sights
4) WM Tactical Tuor Iron Sights

Review of WM Tactical TUOR Iron Sights

Positioning the TUOR WM Tactical Iron Sights ....

Youtube Video: Demonstration of the TUOR, WM Tactical Adjustable Iron Sights
for the AR Platform ....
 



Commentary -

The suggested retail price is $299.00 for the WM Tactical TUOR Iron Sights. This product does NOT warrant spending that sum of money for adjustable iron sights. The price is highly inflated for what the shooter could obtain as a satisfactory investment upgrade.

==> My recommendation on the WM Tactical TUOR Sights is -
a NO BUY.

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Competitor Cost Comparison:
1) Magpul - MBUS Pro Front and Rear Sights,
    Amazon has these for $140.00
2) Diamondhead Polymer Diamond Integrated Sighting  
    System, Amazon has these for $95.00
3) PRI Flip up Front and Rear Sights,
    Amazon has these for $115.00
4) I contacted one of my gunsmiths which does custom machine work for firearms. I can virtually duplicate the WM Tactical Tuor Iron Sights and have them mounted for $85.00. 
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Firearm Forum Question: Buying a AR15 308 NATO Assault Rifle

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I am seriously interested in buying a AR style .308 caliber rifle, cost and quality are factors. It must be Mil Spec.  So, what are your best recommendations of all the available brands? I've handled several at small FB shops and even big box stores and it is a bit confusing.
Thank you Bob Cooper.

Commonly used Assault Weapon Weights ....

The AR 15 308:
DPMS 308 NATO ....

Armalite Sporting Rifle DEF10, 308 NATO ....

Bushmaster XM-10 308 ORC, 308 Winchester 7.62x51 ....

About the AR 308 NATO Platform ....

Answer :

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When choosing the AR 308 it is important to remember that there is a difference between the 308 Winchester Caliber and the 308 NATO (7.62x51mm) Round. Make sure you always purchase a platform AR firearm that can shoot the 308 Winchester, which has a higher pressure. This allows you to use hunting ammo and avoids any mistakes in loading the wrong cartridge that could result in a damaged firearm or personal injury. Before purchase, consult the AR Manufacturer and make sure the 308 Winchester Cartridge can be used.

As for the question, which 308 AR to choose, my recommendations are as follows:
1) Again I must stress if you are determined to buy a 308 AR Platform make sure it will accept the 308 Winchester Round.
2) These can be quite costly depending on how you outfit them, i.e. Picatinny Rail accessories; optics / scope; sling; bi-pod; magazine capacity; number of magazines; etc.
3) You may want to look into a USED AR 308, many of which have all ready been outfitted with a variety of accessories, you can generally save 20 to 50 percent on cost over a New purchase.
Some places to look for a Used AR -
** GunBroker.com
** Phoenix AZ backpage
** Local Pawn Shops
4) I suggest going to various gun shops, holding different brands of AR15 308's, look for how it feels to you, watch out for heavy weighted front end weapons.

==> As for a choice if I were buying a 308 AR new or used my first choice would be a DPMS.
Armalite and Bushmaster are also good choices.

Personal Note -
I am not a fan of the AR 308 NATO Platform assault rifle.
Better choice is the AK-47, 7.62x39mm. You can generally buy 2 rounds of AK ammo for the price of one 308 NATO round. The AK shoots any brand, is reliable, and the number one choice of assault rifle around the world.

I have published a similar Topic Post sometime back, here is the LINK -

Any Thoughts on Buying a 308 NATO Assault Rifle -http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-any-thoughts-on-buying.html

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What's the Best Type of Forward Grip for My Picatinny Rail -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-whats-best-type-of.html

Using Steel Case or Lead Bullet Ammo -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-using-steel-case-or-lead.html

What Should I Look for in a Complete Lower Assault Rifle Assembly -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-what-should-i-look-for_14.html

What Should I Look for in an Upper Assault Rifle Assembly -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-what-should-i-look-for.html

How to the Clean the AR15 Assault Rifle -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/11/forum-question-how-to-ar15-assault-rifle.html

AR-15 (M-16) 5.56x45mm versus Avtomat Kalashnikova AK-47 7.62x39mm -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/11/forum-question-ar-15-m-16-556x45mm.html

Hunting with the AR15 Rifle -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-hunting-with-ar15-rifle.html

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Firearm Forum Question: Review and Testing of the CAI 7.62x39mm AK47 Centurion Model 39 Assault Rifle

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No question today ...
This is my personal 'Review' of CAI (Century Arms) Model 39, 7.62x39mm AK-47 Assault Rifle.
Here are some photos of my CAI AK-47 Model 39 ....

Specifications ....

Answer / Review:

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I purchased one of these late last year. Unlike most AK-47s these CAI Rifles are 100 percent made in the USA. They are Mil Spec.
The Model 39 I selected has a black synthetic stock with a forward picatinny rail and front and rear iron sights.
The AK came with one Black Tapco Polymer and six Black Steel Korean 30-round magazines. The total cost of my AK was $650.00 including tax and shipping and handling from J&G Gun Sales in Prescott Arizona.

I upgraded my AK as follows:
1) I replaced the standard dust cover with an original Russian Dust Cover and Rear Rail Mount, and added a 3 x 9 Scope, see pictures above.
2) I added a Black Forward Grip with Bi-Pod. 
3) I have since purchased two Black 75-round Romanian Steel Drum Magazines, and two Black 40-round Polymer ProMag Banana clip style magazines.
4) I purchased one Black Fieldline Tactical Assault Rifle Case from Wal-Mart.

This AK-47 Rifle has two downsides.
1) Because it is 100 percent Mil Spec the bottom plate under the pistol grip has been modified and reinforced therefore a Bum Fire (Slide Fire) Stock will not work on this particular model.
2) The front mounted Picatinny Rails are short so using any heavy optics or scope is out of the question. I tried several optics but they all make the rifle front heavy. A lightweight Green Laser mounted on the underside of the picatinny rail would work fine.

My primary compliant about the CAI AK-47 Model 39 is the Rear Sight Adjustment uses an alan wrench, which was not furnished with the weapon and it is an odd size. I also had to soak the alan screw for about 3 days in WD-40 before it would loosen and turn, the main reason I changed out the dust cover and added a rear scope. Almost everyone who buys this rifle has this complaint and notices that out of the box it shoots off center and needs to be adjusted. I would recommend to CAI changing to a larger Alan Screw and including the alan wrench with the purchase, a small cost factor for a great firearm.

Below is my Target sighting at the Indoor Gun Range of the CAI Model 39 AK-47 with Iron Sights at 35 Feet:
Right at of the box the CAI AK fired way to the top left as shown, with adjustment it shot to the upper and center right. It took only 15 shots to get center.

Below is my Target sighting at the Outdoor Gun Range at 50-Yards (150 feet) with the CAI Model 39 AK-47 with a 3 x 9 Scope mounted on a Russian Dust Cover and Picatinny Rail:
Scope was off slightly shooting up and to the right as shown in upper target.
Two adjustments and it was hitting dead center as shown on the lower target,

In Testing the CAI Model 39, AK-47 Assault Rifle I have tried all kinds of ammo and the weapon shoots flawlessly without jamming or issues of any kind. So far I have about 650 rounds through this weapon.

Types of 7.62x39mm Ammo Tested so far: TulAmmo; Wolf Hollow Points, Wolf FMJ; Wolf Jacketed Soft Points; Yugo Brass Cased; Arsenal; Remington UMC; Winchester Super-X SP Hunting Ammo; and Red Army from Ukraine, FMJ and HP (highly recommend the Red Army FMJ, my favorite). 

I Rate this American Made CAI Manufactured AK-47 as a ... BUY

Here are some additional AK-47, CAI Model 39 Photos ....

An Original AK-47 ....

7.62x39mm Ammo Specs ....

=> Other Related Topics Posted to The Firearms Forum Site:
Care and Cleaning of the AK-47 Assault Rifle -

http://askafirearmsquestion.blogspot.com/2013/12/forum-question-care-and-cleaning-of-ak.html

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