Yes, true. Some liars are lawyers and politicians…
In the most part, I agree with Bigbore.
Originally I wasn’t planning in making an upper receiver, but only a VIS. After the introduction at the SHOT Show, we had a number of end-users and dealers say, “Seeing that you’re making an upper for the VIS system, why not make just an upper?” So we did.
Over the years of building a number of AR uppers, I’ve came across a few bad apples, but in the long run, a receiver is just a receiver.
When compared to the standard G.I. configuration, the only thing the MUR offers is a more rigid platform. There are some manufactures that offer a rigid upper and that equals or exceed the MUR for rigidity, but is it really needed? For most shooters, probably not.
We never claimed that our receivers are any tighter then a standard G.I. upper, in fact, we are working with the same tolerances that FN and Colt machine their uppers to. We do pride ourselves on the making the part to print. We stay within the tolerances, provide the best quality materials, workmanship and finishes. If all else fails, we try providing the best customer service possible.
Do I see the MUR being a big seller in years to come? Probably not. As soon as the Big Boys start making their receivers to “spec” most of the MURs selling points will be a non-issue. As mentioned before, the MUR does offer one feature that current G.I. forging can’t provide, rigidity. This can easily be changed by adding extra material in key locations throughout the flattop forging.
The reason for the removable bolt assist/shell deflector assembly, was for a number of reasons; first, it was easier to make (at least we thought it was), second, it gives the user the ability upgrade/change configuration, without changing the complete upper. Three, I’m not a fan of the bolt-assist. I know, by saying that it could start a shit storm, but that’s how I feel. That’s my opinion, which I learned from experience.
Stoner’s AR system is like a small-block Chevy, components and accessories can change with what’s the “Latest and Greatest”, but in the long run, the original old school configuration works well with 90% of its owners.
Eric
You honest, realistic industry types are BORING.
I guess thats OK, as I already have a email folder full from other manufacturers who hate my guts because I’ve questioned why they did something :rolleyes:
I think I have have the same e-mail folder! I have also been informed by the owner of another forum that they get a lot of hate mail about me from companies. My comment back? If what I was saying was untrue they would either publicly dispute it or sue me! Neither has happened (yet). 
C4