Please Close! I found what I was looking for.

[NEHackettstown 21]

Happy New Year to all.   Looking to buy or trade for an “Other” Firearm.  I also have a few good trade options if interested.   
 

UPDATE:  I just purchased a Modern Materiel SBF thanks to one of our members here.  Thank you for all of your help.

 

 

 

[RUTGERS95 890]

Steve at Monmouth Arms is taking orders for a run of Black Rain

 

https://monmoutharms.com/product/black-rain-nj-other/

[NEHackettstown 21]

I purchased one of the Black Rain from Steve a few years ago.  I was looking at one of the other options if anyone had one for sale.  Thanks for the lead.

[FDHog 613]

I think I saw a Modern Materiel in Keyport Guns. 

[NEHackettstown 21]

Thank you, I'll check them out.

 

[RUTGERS95 890]

you sure you want an other lol, I may sell my rahe

[High Exposure 5,664]

51 minutes ago, NEHackettstown said:

Thank you, I'll check them out.

 

My “Other Firearm” is from Modern Materiel. They make awesome guns, and they do it right here in NJ. You won’t be disappointed.

[FDHog 613]

Check out Keyport Guns. They're great guys.

[NEHackettstown 21]

@High Exposure I appreciate the feedback.  I'm looking to see if someone here has one for sale just in case. 

[High Exposure 5,664]

Well, you can’t have mine!!

No worries. I am just impressed with the MM offerings across the board and wanted to add my endorsement to the suggestion.

Good luck with the search!

[FDHog 613]

Yeah. I have a MM "other" that I converted to a legal rifle when the brace ban was in effect. Put it back in service recently and ended up building an MM lower to go with the upper. Now I have another AR. Not a bad thing. They make some great stuff. Just tired of thin M-Lok hand guards. Have to consistently cut screws so they don't hit the barrel.

[NEHackettstown 21]

I keep hearing great things about MM others.  

 

[donnyavtomatic 3]

Looks like there was a Troy A4 posted in the For Sale thread a couple hours ago

[RUTGERS95 890]

1 minute ago, donnyavtomatic said:

Looks like there was a Troy A4 posted in the For Sale thread a couple hours ago

Yeah buts 1k over value lol

[donnyavtomatic 3]

Give it a shot to negotiate, and you always have the option to build. An Aero/Ballistic Advantage complete upper on sale for $275-$350. Built lower + transfer you can put together for as low as $250. 

[chocodove 65]

I have an unfired ModMat Wartime SBF I would consider selling.

[ESB 247]

On 1/9/2024 at 6:37 PM, NEHackettstown said:

@High Exposure I appreciate the feedback.  I'm looking to see if someone here has one for sale just in case. 

I have one that I am looking to sell.  PM Sent.  

[NEHackettstown 21]

I appreciate all of the leads here.  I've found what I was looking for thanks to @chocodove.  Again, thank all of you for taking the time to help me out.  Much appreciated. 

[High Exposure 5,664]

We need Pics!!!! We’re invested 

[NEHackettstown 21]

Will do as soon as I pick it up.  It's the least I can do.  

[chocodove 65]

And just to be clear (looking at you, ATF), he is picking up after it is legally transferred at an FFL

[RetNJ47 3]

 

[NEHackettstown 21]

Thanks for the lead.  I finally found what I was looking for yesterday and purchased it.  Good luck on the sale

 

[FDHog 613]

Glad you found one

[High Exposure 5,664]

1 hour ago, RetNJ47 said:

 

I wish the seller luck, but that’s a lot of $$ for that gun.

It also demonstrates the fact that highly customized guns are hard to get your money back on and wants/needs are highly subjective.

When you customize a gun like that, your specs and your wishlist of parts, no matter how high the quality, are highly individual and the premium cost that results to try and recoup expenses are not worth it to another buyer - unless they are looking for exactly what you built. Finding that buyer is a rarity.

[RetNJ47 3]

8 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

I wish the seller luck, but that’s a lot of $$ for that gun.

It also demonstrates the fact that highly customized guns are hard to get your money back on and wants/needs are highly subjective.

When you customize a gun like that, your specs and your wishlist of parts, no matter how high the quality, are highly individual and the premium cost that results to try and recoup expenses are not worth it to another buyer - unless they are looking for exactly what you built. Finding that buyer is a rarity.

Never said non negotiable ; ).. but ballpark that’s definitely less than what I put into it. I know I won’t get every penny back but with “others” under the microscope, if I didn’t have one I’d be trying to buy one. Before we get bad news and a $1500 Troy becomes worth 5k+ if it’s grandfathered. 

[RUTGERS95 890]

7 hours ago, RetNJ47 said:

Never said non negotiable ; ).. but ballpark that’s definitely less than what I put into it. I know I won’t get every penny back but with “others” under the microscope, if I didn’t have one I’d be trying to buy one. Before we get bad news and a $1500 Troy becomes worth 5k+ if it’s grandfathered. 

no disrespect but you swapped the barrel, what else is really custom on it?  Even that devalued this as most people considered those s&w supplied barrels tack drivers and BA isn't Krieger.  swapping muzzle devices isn't custom, nor reduced power springs (which I'd hate as nato primers can be hard).  I don't see anything there really and you are 1000 over the mkt on these.   I find it impossible to believe you put that much into this that you'd lose on 2k.  You have to justify the price, not 'if' and the word 'grandfather' doesn't apply in New Jermany.  respectfully      That Troy (I'd not own if you gave to me due to their past) should be priced in the 1100 area at most.  

This is a great board, loads of firearm knowledge and know how and it's across the breadth of all firearms.  I mean that, I search here if I have a question first as it's been answered.  Buying and selling is another matter given the size of the board, amount of traffic, general expense of nj etc etc..

For instance, I've nustled the idea of selling my unfired LMT Estonian Rahe and giving the board first licks which I always do and wind up selling elsewhere as this board is very price sensitive (all compliance work done and with correct holosun 515 for clone correctness) and this board is going to balk at 3k, which is BELOW where it will sell elsewhere.  Remember this here as you are new; price matters most on this board as the 80/20 bell curve applies here

you are better off selling that on another board but caution, we're 'nice' here and won't jump on you.  

[InFamous 311]

I built my "Other" for around $500.....$2000 is a kinda laughable. 

[RetNJ47 3]

Not that I asked for your disrespectful opinion but nowhere in my post did I mention custom. However, if you looked up the definition of custom this is a customized firearm, as in not stock. The concept of any Troy A4 barrels being tack drivers is laughable. The barrel needed to be swapped for OAL as the stock compensator is hideous and I wanted to get the blast cage/suppressor aesthetic. I’d bet money that the BA Performance Hanson is more accurate than whatever barrel you claim came with this Troy. People like to negotiate so instead of starting at the price I want the smart move is to give myself some room. I’m well aware of LMT as I’m building a CUSTOM Specwar with every bell and whistle. Your clone won’t hold a candle to it no disrespect…respectfully. We both know that the only modern rifles that don’t depreciate in value are all but unobtainable and I already have one.

Instead of offering your unsolicited opinion how about you offer some friendly advice via message since you claim how nice and great this board is(which has been my experience until you). You don’t know how much money I’ve sunk into this rifle and it’s definitely more than what I’m asking and far more than what I'll get. LMT’s are expensive so I have to sell a rifle which I never intended on selling. “Others” seem to be in high demand at the moment. I’d be more than happy to break down prices on everything if that’ll make you happy because proving you wrong will make me happy. 
I’ve met and done deals with a few people on this board already and they’ve been great. If you disagree with my asking price good for you. It was never gunna sell at that price anyway and walking away with less is no problem for me. I’m definitely not trying to take advantage of people and I have receipts to prove that. When you put a decent chunk of change and time into a new never fired rifle it’s going to be posted for more than the same gun with 1000 rounds through it. 

Disagree all you want it’s your opinion. It’ll sell for $1600+ easily just watch. 
 

oh and I don’t give a damn about your PSA other. Thing will fail after 100 rounds of the steel cased ammo you shoot.
 

 

[RUTGERS95 890]

17 minutes ago, RetNJ47 said:

Not that I asked for your disrespectful opinion but nowhere in my post did I mention custom. However, if you looked up the definition of custom this is a customized firearm, as in not stock. The concept of any Troy A4 barrels being tack drivers is laughable. The barrel needed to be swapped for OAL as the stock compensator is hideous and I wanted to get the blast cage/suppressor aesthetic. I’d bet money that the BA Performance Hanson is more accurate than whatever barrel you claim came with this Troy. People like to negotiate so instead of starting at the price I want the smart move is to give myself some room. I’m well aware of LMT as I’m building a CUSTOM Specwar with every bell and whistle. Your clone won’t hold a candle to it no disrespect…respectfully. We both know that the only modern rifles that don’t depreciate in value are all but unobtainable and I already have one.

Instead of offering your unsolicited opinion how about you offer some friendly advice via message since you claim how nice and great this board is(which has been my experience until you). You don’t know how much money I’ve sunk into this rifle and it’s definitely more than what I’m asking and far more than what I'll get. LMT’s are expensive so I have to sell a rifle which I never intended on selling. “Others” seem to be in high demand at the moment. I’d be more than happy to break down prices on everything if that’ll make you happy because proving you wrong will make me happy. 
I’ve met and done deals with a few people on this board already and they’ve been great. If you disagree with my asking price good for you. It was never gunna sell at that price anyway and walking away with less is no problem for me. I’m definitely not trying to take advantage of people and I have receipts to prove that. When you put a decent chunk of change and time into a new never fired rifle it’s going to be posted for more than the same gun with 1000 rounds through it. 

Disagree all you want it’s your opinion. It’ll sell for $1600+ easily just watch. 
 

oh and I don’t give a damn about your PSA other. Thing will fail after 100 rounds of the steel cased ammo you shoot.
 

 

I didn't see anyone say anything disrespectful to you, quite the opposite imho.  You're new here, posted a GROSSLY overpriced rig and people were nice the feedback is constructive.

Now being blunt, the BA hanson barrel sucks and you made your firearm less reliable with the lower power springs.  I don't claim anything in this regard, I just know the firearm you are trying to sell better than you apparently.  I don't think anyone would swap the sw barrel for the ba cause well, ba kinda sucks and is cheap for a reason.  I could go on regarding the ramps and all but won't

PSA?  who said PSA?  I know I didn't as I wouldn't be caught dead with that shit in my safe.  you bring up steel case and failing, you put lower power springs in which makes shooting steel case and low power ammo like pmc even harder so you kind of just showed the hive you know even less than we assumed.  

Now it's ok to get your panties in furl as it's clear you don't know anything about firearms other than what you read on a presser, were clearly ripped off on your rig, and haven't a clue on value adds vs devaluing your rig.  Like I said, it's ok as we all have to learn from somewhere.

I wish you luck and post the exchange and proof of funds received as no one on this board is dumb enough to pay you 1600 for that Troy.  You will be lucky to get 1k

Personally, I think your response make you look like a dik who is emotionally laggard but hey, you do you and all that