I’ve read through a sea of threads comparing this to that and should I buy this or that. Recently I’m sure most regulars to this forum know I’ve been asking questions in regards to not only my first AR build but my first long gun. I read a lot of info and ultimately decided to use a complete upper from Noveske with a 16" barrel. I can honestly say I have no buyers remorse, almost everyone I talked to, be it military/Leo or civilian told me to spend my money in the upper and that’s what I did.
While at a local gun shop a friend of mine was thinking of buying a complete AR and asking for assistance from one of the employees. In the end my friend purchased a Daniel defense and it is a fine rifle, I’ve fondled it and shouldered it and I like it quite a bit. It also seems to be noticeably lighter than my Noveske set up. The point I wanted to bring up is that while guiding my friend to his purchase my friend inquired about Noveske rifles and if he though that he should consider purchasing one. The store worker informed my friend that Noveske did indeed make a fine product but they are heavily overpriced and that many gun makers, such as Daniel defense make a product that is at least as good if not better for much less money. He also informed my friend that most people buying Noveske rifle products are “buying the name” like buying designer jeans with an expensive logo on the back.
I myself won’t cry about how much I payed for what I got, and honestly name didn’t factor in to my decision, just the reputation of a great company. I’m not sure if the employee of this store was saying that people who buy Noveske products are gun snobs or just trying hard to sell a rifle. In either case it sparked my interest in what this great community of both civilian and professional firearm enthusiasts thinks about this. Another interesting comment made by the employee was: “I’m not sure why Noveske is considered top tier all of a sudden they just became known as the sh**.”
So what do you guys think, is there a reason Noveske is so highly regarded, do they have a reason to charge more or are people just overpaying to have the novekse name?
Sounds like you might not have read my post, ive already made my purchase with Noveske and I’m not sorry about it. I’m not asking if I should or why I should.
I think it becomes more a measure of refinement than “better than” at a certain point. As the owner of a 5 of the 6 Ar’s that I would own, Colt being the only good one I don’t, the Knights and the Noveske do seem a little more refined. With the Knights it’s progressive refinement, with the Noveske it’s attention to detail and as stated above, great customer service combined with excellent components. The Noveske I own is the heaviest AR I own, mostly due to the most accurate barrel I own as well. I don’t believe it’s just a name. When I ordered it I spoke to the man. We discussed what I expected to do with it and how long it would be. I ended up ordering 2 but later sold one. For what I wanted the Noveske Recon was the best for that task, regardless of name.
They actually did sell them, the friend of mine liked my upper a lot and was considering purchasing one, but he was swayed by the staff to choose Daniel defense. Seems odd the salesman would not try to sell my friend the more expensive rifle.
I’m just curious why this person, and I don’t think hes the only one, feel that Noveske is overcharging for a product that others are selling for less… DD makes a great rifle, dependable and good customer service, according to the salesman there’s no reason to overpay to get the same or better results elsewhere.
Maybe the Employee was just trying to push the DD sale because it was a better profit.
I’m just curious why this person, and I don’t think hes the only one, feel that Noveske is overcharging for a product that others are selling for less… DD makes a great rifle, dependable and good customer service, according to the salesman there’s no reason to overpay to get the same or better results elsewhere.
Well I’m sure it’s just like those uneducated folks out there who laugh at people who buy $2000+ Knights Armament ARs, when their $800 Bushmaster does the exact same thing…Some people just don’t know, don’t care, or have their loyalties else where.
I love that last sentiment, because when it comes down to it - my CHIEF loyalty is to ME & my OWN - and I DON’T want their ultimate safety to ride on a Tier 3 rifle, should it all hit the fan!!! :eek:
A Noveske upper is in MY near future as well - probably this coming tax refund season. I already have a Noveske lower waiting for it.
I think people are willing to pay a premium price when they “know” they are getting a premium product and premium customer service. Plus it is OK to buy a procust just for “the name” if the the name can actually back up their reputation and Noveske does that. IMHO
as in tacoma, wa , nevermind, i have shot a knights, and i can see their worth, but i also think i can see the worth with les baer’s, wilsons , and ed browns, to the op, noveske barrels alone are worth the price, fit and finish, great customer service are great as well, it all preference , says “an average gunstore employee”
