BKingsFirearms is a standup company. I have purchased from them in the past with no problems. Their service is excellent and quick.
Their target market are tacticool, and run fast. Not necessarily be still and shoot small.
They sell rebranded things, like many other retailers.
And as a retailer they market themselves as well. But high claims, with a disclaimer page, sticks in my craw, too.
They are not making these barrels.
These barrels are not Ballistic Advantage barrels.
They are not rejected barrels either, as there simply is not enough rejects to make that a thing.
They are simply barrels, from a supplier that probably produces them for several companies that make rifles too.
They are no more, nor less, likely to shoot better than any Mil-Spec, bog standard AR rifle.
As stated, barrels aren’t terribly difficult to make today, however these barrels are a quarter to a third the price of a BA or equivalent barrel. We can argue whether that comes from a reduction in quality or a reduction in marketing, but the shooting will tell the tale.
I would encourage reading the entire warranty page, found here
https://bkingsfirearms.com/bkf-warranty/ , as it tells a larger story.
I am unlikely to make an agreement then let the other party decide if they wish to warranty it when failure happens. Especially when they state they don’t warranty the “system” in their barrel warranty.
Of course, I’m not the average knuckledragger that complains about the accuracy of a $55 barrel, shipped free. (Probably why the disclaimer…
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That said, I would also encourage patronizing this company, any small business should be offered the traffic when they provide the same service as a Big Box.
Just don’t have rose colored glasses on with your wallet out…
I’m glad
@VoodooMountain is taking a stab at one, as I’m curious, too. I hope it works out. No huge loss if not.
(It’s only 8 dozen eggs worth…
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