Would like some feedback about POF.

[AR-AK-ok]

Can anyone here give me any info about POF (Patiot Ordnance Factory). I did quite a bit of research as far as reading several different articles such as Shotgun News and Guns and Weapons for Military & Law Enforcement. There have been a number of articles written about POFs gas-piston rifles and for the most part they have been positive. But you never know what if anything the guy writing the article is getting for a favorable writing. I ordered my .223 upper back on March 30th and was told to expect my upper in 14 to 15 weeks. Well it's Sept. 5th and still nothing. I've called POF a couple of times and was told one thing and then another. I know when I feel I'm getting the run-around and I'm beginning to get that feeling. What I'd like to know is if anyone has ordered a rifle or upper from POF and how long it took to get their product? Also could anyone tell me what they were charged for S&H? And my last question would be if I decided to cancel my order do you think POF would try nailing me with a cancelled order charge? I would think they could just turn around and ship my cancelled upper to someone else if their that busy. I was tolf by POF that my credit card would not be charged until the day my upper was shipped. Thanks for any info.

 

[PackerfanXD]

I was looking in to POF and came across some less than flattering reviews. I have no first hand experience myself though, sorry.

 

[10-Ring]

The firearms they make are top notch -- I've shot one of their gas operated 223s & have fondled an AR in 308 made w/ POF parts. I have not had the pleasure of dealing w/ their customer service depart tho.
I'm actually contemplating building one of their 308s so the results of this thread could prove interesting.

 

[rkh]

Read everything you can find about the POF before you buy it.

From reading arfcom, I've seen decidedly mixed reviews. There are a couple of other piston designs floating around out there, a few of which seem to work well. Check out the LWRC.