Thread: Utas .223

Originally Posted by dogmatix

Similarly I've only heard good things in general about UTAS.
I can't see what could go wrong with the exception of twisting and breaking the charging handle rod by accident, as its not designed as solid and to be used as often as say an AK
Guess its trial and error time.

From memory the UTAS-15 shotgun was an absolute lemon.

went into DM today and had a fondle in person, i was was happily surprised at the rifle, maybe just looking at it online reminded me of what we can no longer have but it seemed to be built pretty well, had a decent trigger and was lightweight, the charging handle is spring assisted so wasnt too bad, if the rifles prove to be accurate I might consider buying one, I will say the iron sights absolutely sucked but who isnt going to put an optic on it...

Originally Posted by Konev

From memory the UTAS-15 shotgun was an absolute lemon.

I had forgotten about that abomination.

Well, building a decent AR (even a straight pull) shouldn't be too hard. Norinco excluded.

I have one on order and am keenly awaiting its arrival.
To be honest I'm not sure it's going to be that much more useful than my Ruger American ranch but it's going to be fun finding out

I do expect it to be very quick working off a bipod as a right handed shooter. Ideal for mobs of goats if you can get yourself into the right position.

Out of interest, did they give more coin for handing one in with accessories? I thought it was just the naked gun that was priced?

Originally Posted by Howa1500

went into DM today and had a fondle in person, i was was happily surprised at the rifle, maybe just looking at it online reminded me of what we can no longer have but it seemed to be built pretty well, had a decent trigger and was lightweight, the charging handle is spring assisted so wasnt too bad, if the rifles prove to be accurate I might consider buying one, I will say the iron sights absolutely sucked but who isnt going to put an optic on it...

First feedback I've heard from someone that has physically inspected it. Sounds promising. I've ordered one through my local hunting supply shop. They had good things to say about dealing with DM.

Originally Posted by Sh00ter

I have one on order and am keenly awaiting its arrival.
To be honest I'm not sure it's going to be that much more useful than my Ruger American ranch but it's going to be fun finding out

I do expect it to be very quick working off a bipod as a right handed shooter. Ideal for mobs of goats if you can get yourself into the right position.

Let me know when you get it and I will pop in for a look.

Originally Posted by GoodKeenMan

Out of interest, did they give more coin for handing one in with accessories? I thought it was just the naked gun that was priced?

I took off my carry handle/rear sights etc and handed them in separately for more $.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I had forgotten about that abomination.

Well, building a decent AR (even a straight pull) shouldn't be too hard. Norinco excluded.

My Norinco uppered A1 clone was my favourite rifle. So accurate and smooth shooting.

But not from GC though?
As the workmanship on theirs was by blind 80 year old Chinese grandmothers.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

But not from GC though?
As the workmanship on theirs was by blind 80 year old Chinese grandmothers.

Na I imported it from Canada. The BCG looked like it was made out of Damascus steel, but it never failed. I still have the instruction booklet somewhere, is hilarious reading.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Let me know when you get it and I will pop in for a look.

changed your mind on evil black rifles or have the goats gotten so out of hand??

what's going on with the order in the coming shipment, pay in full or 20% deposit? lost communication with DM.

Originally Posted by holdover

what's going on with the order in the coming shipment, pay in full or 20% deposit? lost communication with DM.

Give them a call, they were great when I spoke to them, 03-214 0300.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

changed your mind on evil black rifles or have the goats gotten so out of hand??

Hah. Nah, haven't changed my mind about the devil's tools

I drive past where @Sh00ter lives quite often and I'm just curious about the rifle. Nosey, actually.