CSMC Parker replacement barrels

[Greg S. Phillips]

Has anyone got details on the replacement barrels being offered by Galazan? I understand that they are taking orders and going to build in one run? I can't really get much info and want to know if anyone has info on this..

[Linn Matthews]

Why not call them directly?

[Dave Fuller]

In my experience they are less than forthcoming when you call. I like CSMC because they have cool American-made products. I do not like them because the barrels and guns that I have purchased from them were not as promised and they would not stand behind them or make them right when I complained. You will not learn anything meaningful by calling them.

[Harry Collins]

My early 28 gauge is on an 0 frame and I was toying with idea of selling it and getting a set of 28 gauge barrels for the 20 gauge 0 frame as well as a set of the 20 gauge mod and full barrels. I think a three barrel set take an old man aywhere he would want to go. I am still pretty handy with a #4 frame, but that could be waning.....

Harry

[Greg S. Phillips]

I did call and the answers were not forthcoming. I was told " absolutely no idea on a delivery date". They did say that not a single set had been produced yet. I did get the impression that same tubes might be used, only chambered and bored to specs of the gauge.

I just wanted to see if anyone has ordered a set yet, or if they had any different info.

[Forrest Smith]

Thats about par for the kind of customer service they provide. Don't expect info on a gun they have for sale either when you ask.

[Dean Romig]

In the past few years a significant number of Parker owners have expressed a desire to own a set of .410 or 28 ga. barrels for their favorite 0-frame or 00-frame original guns or even for their Repros. Some of us even contacted Krieghoff expressing an interest. I'm sure the people at CSMC have read all of the opinions posted on the various internet forums on this topic and thought this would be a venture worth looking into and it could have been . . . but then the economy took a dive - nobody's fault here in the gun world but it has affected just about every aspect of our hobby/trade and has cut severely into the ability to purchase and the ability of a manufacturer to produce . . . so, here we are - anticipating a set of barrels for which there is scant information forthcoming. We are their only market for these barrels but with the economy, who can blame them for not producing barrels without a firm commitment from a significant number of customers...
We are at a stalemate. Come on Tony and Louie, give us something we can sink our teeth into, okay?? :nono:

[Bill Davis]

I ordered 3 sets of 410 barrels on day one -- June something---and paid the deposit. Delivery was supposed to be September. I'm thinking September 2010!!

[Dave Fuller]

I think CSMC is doing some really excellent things and I go out of my way to buy American products, including several of theirs. Sadly, Dean is right, the grim economy and the tight credit environment are making it tough to launch new products of any kind. However, I don't think poor customer service, over promising, super late deliveries, and not standing behind defective products is the answer.

[Don Kaas]

I ordered a set of 20 gauge 30" 0 frame barrels in July as did my friend Russ. I have dealt with Tony for over 20 years. When they get here, they get here. Personally, I believe some folks have very unrealistic expectations and whining is unbecoming in any circumstances.

[Dave Fuller]

Just sharing my thoughts and experience, call it what you will. Long waits are one thing, defective products that cost A LOT of money are another. Sorry if that's whining.

[Trigg Davis]

I ordered a set of the 16 gauge barrels for my 20 gauge reproduction and had them fit. The turn around time was only two days, Lou shot the gun and liked it. I was quite pleased.

Trigg

[Mark Ouellette]

I had a rib seperate on my RBL-12. Adam of CSMC had it repaired in less than 2 weeks. When I received it I noticed the gun had the addition of an Assisted Opener, no charge of course! You won't find me saying anything wrong about CSMC service!

[Dave Fuller]

I don't want to whine so let me just solicit objective opinions. Here's my 0 frame Repro with the 16ga barrels I paid to have fitted. The action here was pushed together as hard as I could without being ridiculously rough. The only ways to get the lever to move over and close the gun 1) slam it shut or 2) jiggle and monkey with it until it grinds into place. When I called to complain I was told "don't send it back, we did the best we could, that's how they fit... don't worry, it will wear in." If people think I'm off base I'd like to know... I swore I wouldn't bring this up again but it frosts me so much I had to.

[Larry Frey]

Dave,
There is no excuse for a gun to leave there shop in that condition. I personally have had very good dealings with CSMC so I am very surprised to see that photo. I would send that photo to Lou or better yet to Tony and ask if that is really the best that they can do.

[Trigg Davis]

Dave,

I agree with what Larry Frey said. I have had very good service form Lou on a variety of different things. Nevertheless I am glad my barrels did not look like that when "fitted".

Maybe you talked to the wrong person on the wrong day. I know those barrels were not inexpensive; I think you should try again and send the photo; maybe they won't be perfect but it seems clear they can be improved. Based on my experience I can't believe they won't make things better.

As to turn around time this is the worst time of the year with all the rush orders at the holidays so if they offer to help I think if it were me I would send them after the holidays. Another choice, which is not as good, is for you to bring a hammer and file to the RGS hunt next fall and we can meet and you and I can try and fix them.

Trigg

[EdSartell]

I'm very interested in this also...