MikeD 541 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 First I'm sorry for my absences. My mother was very sick for a couple weeks with the damn super flu. On top of it being tax season. Plus everything else life throws... Also thanks to those that called and made me aware there was a panic starting. I haven't read all the threads yet but will. I probably won't be able too today because it is my grandfather's 88th birthday. But again I am sorry for ANY worries or concerns. The tool builders completed the adjustments to the molds. I am in the process of having the tooling (molds) transferred to the injection shop. Once they are all there we will run some samples to get their machines tweaked and calibrated to the correct injection process. Then production parts will be ran. I may possibly be able to start shipping drums in about 3 weeks. Below are some pics showing the rib adjustments. There is also a pic of a smoke cover. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo.Kermes 1 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 First I'm sorry for my absences. My mother was very sick for a couple weeks with the damn super flu. On top of it being tax season. Plus everything else life throws... Also thanks to those that called and made me aware there was a panic starting. I haven't read all the threads yet but will. I probably won't be able too today because it is my grandfather's 88th birthday. But again I am sorry for ANY worries or concerns. The tool builders completed the adjustments to the molds. I am in the process of having the tooling (molds) transferred to the injection shop. Once they are all there we will run some samples to get their machines tweaked and calibrated to the correct injection process. Then production parts will be ran. I may possibly be able to start shipping drums in about 3 weeks. Below are some pics showing the rib adjustments. There is also a pic of a smoke cover. Congrats on making it to production Link to post Share on other sites
osprey21 5 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 That's great! Thanks for the update. Link to post Share on other sites
ML Roak 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 YEE HAH!!!! Congratulations on a huge task, I'll be waiting with bells on ML Roak Link to post Share on other sites
weaponx 18 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 THANK YOU MIKE, and sorry to hear about the flu thing. THE OLD GUYS WERE GETTING CRANKY AGAIN !!!! ............AND THE YOUNG GUYS HAD ANTS IN THERE PANTS. again big thanks for the update and super glad to hear your ok. Link to post Share on other sites
outofstep 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Man, does that thing look beefy. Whats the weight difference between this and the earlier versions? What's the total weight up to now? Link to post Share on other sites
ClickClickD'oh 1 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hot damn. Just remember Jessica Alba and Scarlete Johansson have to deliver it Link to post Share on other sites
Daemon688 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Perfect, in three weeks I'll be back in MN just in time to play with my new drum! Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I GOT WOOD!!!! Hope your mom is feeling better Mike, I take care of my 90 year old aunt, and the worry is always there. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Good to hear Mike! I wasn't worried! Jake Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of your family troubles/illness. Looks like things are on track. Thank you for the update! 1911 Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Way to go mike! Youdaman! I've got ALL KINDS of ants in my pants! Link to post Share on other sites
sharkbit 109 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Man, does that thing look beefy. Whats the weight difference between this and the earlier versions? What's the total weight up to now? BEEFY IS GOOD! I was thinking the same thing, that thing looks pretty damn BEEFY! People aren't going to be worried about the weight of a few extra ounces of plastic on a saiga DRUM are they? I mean, it's not like the Saiga12 is a Biathlon rifle or something! LOL Can't wait to try out the drum! I'm one of the young guys who has been waiting patiently (and not bitching) since December, and naw, I don't need a cookie for it. LOL AWESOME JOB MIKE!! Hope your mom is feeling better! Edited April 25, 2008 by sharkbit Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Rx 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 How do we specify that we want the smoke cover? Link to post Share on other sites
nsa400 11 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for the update mike,the drum looks great!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Oh ye of little faith.................................. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Welcome back Mike. We've been trying to keep the ruckus down with all the worry warts I hope some of them feel bad enough now that they will sit on their damned hands for a while (until their drums are actually in them) before they make another single friggin post, except maybe to APOLOGIZE for being so rude and inconsiderate. There is LIFE outside this gun forum, believe it or not folks. Mike give my best to your Mom dude. I know several people who have had that flu and it's the worst ever for all of them. Link to post Share on other sites
USP40 1 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Sorry man. My apology. Edited April 25, 2008 by USP40 Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 There is LIFE outside this gun forum, believe it or not folks. Sure! Next you'll try to tell us the world is round!!! Link to post Share on other sites
ClickClickD'oh 1 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 There is LIFE outside this gun forum, believe it or not folks. Yup, there's also life at the Gun Show, the Gun Store, the reloading bench and most importantly.. at the Gun Range. Link to post Share on other sites
whatmanual 44 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Glad you got the messages Mike Welcome back. I'm free this next couple weekends to take the trip up there if ya need anything. ~Steve Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin 37 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hope things settle down for you Mike. Drums are close!! I can just smell the burnt powder now! First the drum from MD, then maybe my rifle back from Red Jacket? Then I'll REALLY be a happy gunslinger. Link to post Share on other sites
saiganewb 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Congratulations, Mike! Yes, the wait may have been long, but it is well worth it. We'll keep your mom in our prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
gunboy69 50 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Just in time for shooting season. Link to post Share on other sites
WHITE 3 GOLF 2 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hey Cobra, you said it man. I agree. Thanks for the update Mike, and keep doing your thing man. Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Mike, take care of the old folks, our time with them is precious and cannot be retrieved when they are gone. Glad to see you back! PS the new drum looks BITCHEN! Link to post Share on other sites
bestToyzRwindups 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Just in time for ground squirrels and other miscellaneous varmints that come out in the springtime! Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 . Link to post Share on other sites
Monk 0 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 ..........FUCK YEAH. Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Actually, it's Hell Yeah! LOL!!! (for all those who been around when this all started) Link to post Share on other sites
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