So I’ve looked for some reviews of their rifles and not much luck. Anyone on here have any gear from them? They list specs extensively and they all seem to check every box.
Anyway I’m curious to hear what’s out there. I’m considering them for my next upper just for something different.
Here is their basic midlength with moe SL furniture
https://sonsoflibertygunworks.com/collections/rifles/products/m4-patrol-rifle-sl-black-friday-special?variant=10455647553
I’ve been looking at that exact upper and haven’t seen much on these guys either. If anyone has any experience with them, feedback would be appreciated.
Ive talked to IraqGunz about their rifles before and he had good things to say about them.
I own some of their rifles/components so I can tell you my experience. They are definitely one of the most legit rifle manufacturers out there. Their quality assurance and choice of materials and components is second to none and their rifles are built to shoot everything under all conditions. They will even replace your barrel free of charge should you manage to wear it out. The guys there are definitely some of the most knowledgeable guys in the AR industry. Even if you don’t buy anything from them they will drop some serious knowledge on you. Now, they will not be the cheapest vendor out there, but that is because their choice of materials and manufacturing processes is top tier. Still, you’re getting what is essentially BCM quality gear at a lower price. Their BCGs are probably even better than BCM’s. That’s not an exaggeration. But check them out, decide for yourself. You’ll be impressed.
What do you mean by “essentially BCM quality gear” ?? How are their bolts better than BCM’S bolts? How are you qualified to make these statements? What relationship do you have to Sons of Liberty?
To reply in order: 1. Same quality standards as BCM, same or better materials. 2. SOLGW BCGs are made by exactly the same manufacturer as BCM’s BCGs, but have better extractor springs. 3. I am a user of SOLGW products and a certified AR-15 armorer 4. I use their products, albeit not exclusively.
Evidence please.
And am I the only one who finds it suspicious this guy’s only 2 posts are here in this thread making these claims?
Thanks for the feedback, raven. I was already thinking it was worth the little extra over PSA due to the material diffeences.
Nope. His claims may be true but he will find himself in court if they are. “SOLGW BCGs are made by exactly the same manufacturer as BCM’s BCGs, but have better extractor springs” Maybe his buddies didn’t sign a nondisclosure agreement. Chances are they did.
I feel like I’ve just been force fed a first post infomercial.
SOLGW is a good group of guys and they are passionate about making good stuff. I teach my classes down there several times a year. Their stuff is legit and definitely surpass companies like Windham, Bushmaster, DPMS, Olympic, Spike’s, etc…
They have also helped raise money to donate rifles to LE and they have fixed guys guns who came in to the shop with crap that wouldn’t work.
So that being said would you consider them to be on par with BCM and the others?
A friend of mine has one of their rifles, another friend should be picking up his any day now, and based on what I’ve seen and heard, they are indeed legit. I have been in email contact with them regarding a potential build and they seem knowledgeable and courteous. I look forward to having them make me a Recce build.
I haven’t ever heard of these guys, but if all the information they list as specs on their website is true, I bet that’s a pretty legit rifle. Not a bad price point at all either. Very interesting
I got 2 lowers that we turned into registered MGs from them. Seem to be in Spec and good quality. The ones we got were correctly machined internally for the FA FCG so all we had to do was drill the auto sear hole. I’m not sure if all the lowers are machined this way but it certainly helps for the 07/02 guys!
I dealt with them when they were first getting started a few years back. I ordered a rifle with a 15" KMR, but they had issues getting all their lower receivers and the 15" rail in. This was during the last Ammo/component shortages. Tough time to start a firearms business.
After a long wait, they let me modify the order, and built me a complete lower receiver using a Mega lower. I bought a BCM complete upper with the 15" KMR. I’ve put around 3K issue-free rounds through that rifle thus far. Not many by some standards, but enough to know it runs well for me.
Bottom line, from my experience, they are very good guys focused on building quality gear. I am planning on taking the 2-day Semper Paratus armorer course when they host another one at some point in the near future.
Take Care,
Buzz
As neighbors… They are passionate on building good guns, as well as being friendly folks. SOLGW is GTG.
Jim Hodge
Thanks for your interest in SOLGW!
My name is Mike and I own Sons of Liberty Gun Works.
We’re relatively new to AR market, and our growth has been mainly organic…word of mouth from our customers. Considering we ship to all 50 states and have never paid for advertising I think that says a lot.
When I started SOLGW my goal was to build a duty grade rifle that matched or exceeded the performance standards of the short list of companies I believe are doing right in the industry, and to include more end user options on rifle setup.
We’re pretty transparent about what we do, and why we do it.
When sourcing components for our rifles I never shopped around. There was only one Bolt and carrier that we were going to use. Small parts; Schmid Tool. Action and ejector springs; Sprinco. Receiver extensions; Vltor A5. Gas Block knurled head set screws; McMaster Carr etc. etc…
I knew the rifle we were going to build down to the stainless detents before we were ever a company.
As important as the components themselves, the assembly procedures were also laid out without compromise. Aggressive staking on gas keys, appropriate displacement of steel in two positions when staking castle nuts, thread treatments, torque values, barrel dimpling etc…
And finally…the redundant QC that goes into place on individual components, assemblies, halves, or complete guns…to include two sets of test fire. And inspection and sign off by two separate armorers before anything leaves.
Acceptable number of failures? ZERO. That is our goal.
We publish our gas port values as well. I want the end user to know exactly what it is they’re buying.
If anybody has any questions about SOLGW, feel free to ask.
I will not discuss other brands of guns other than to say BCM, DD, Colt, Sionics, LMT, Hodge Defense are companies I truly respect as a rifle builder, a customer, and shooter. Those guys are doing it right. And yes, I do consider SOLGW among those solid brands.
Thanks,
Mike
Owner SOLGW
Thanks for your time and post Mike,
It’s a big bonus in my book for you to be taking the time to come on here and reach out to your consumer base.
It also sounds like you guys know your stuff, including business sense. Word of mouth can build a business as fast as it can destroy one. Looks like you are using that to the full advantage it provides and taking every step into consideration to avoid anythign negative.
Your QC processes sound commendable.
I will be seriously looking at your company, before November comes around, as it sounds like you’ll be getting GTGs from some of the senior m4carbiners.
Word has it they sell magic Forward Assists too.
