Author Topic: Anybody Know? (Read 699 times)

Tcallbuilder · « **on:** January 02, 2005, 04:07:56 AM »

If the TDC vent rib barrels can be ordered through the H&R berrel acc. program?
And if so, will they fit them to the partner frame?

I would really like to have one to set up for a spring gobbler rig.....but i dont like the nickel reciever on the topper....just a little to flashy for turkey hunting.

TCB

MTNMAN · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2005, 05:54:51 AM »

well acording to their Website, NOT Yet....But then again the site page hasn't been updated since 2003...Maybe someone with a 2005 catalog can help us out...

Believe me You aren't alone I hate that nickle reciever...especially for Turkey Huntin'...Of course there's alway a can of Flat Black Spray paint layin' round the house someplace and it wouldn't be the first time I've usd it.... MTNMAN :wink:

turkeyhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2005, 03:41:37 AM »

Yes and no. Yes, they can be ordered but when is the question. I have been calling customer service now for quite a while and they have continually told be after the first of the year they would be ready. I doubt that they will have any for the accessory program for a while though because they still don't have a good flow of the Topper Deluxe Classic out yet. They said that until they get caught up on the production guns they will have no barrels for the program.

:cry:

Markus · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2005, 05:20:49 AM »

There are a lot of people waiting for the answer to that question and I'm one of them as soon as I find out I'll be sure and post. I want the 20ga too.

turkeyhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2005, 02:43:32 AM »

Just called again this morning and was told now that they have no earthly idea when to expect the barrels to be available.

Markus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2005, 02:49:28 AM »

Not suprised. I wonder what that company would be capable of if they really responded to customer requests. I don't know much about running a gun company but it just seems like they should have some idea. In my little bussiness world if a few customers ask for something I don't have I do my best to be able to provide it as quickly as I can.

turkeyhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2005, 03:12:46 AM »

I know what you mean. I have been calling (along with everybody else

) since they first made mention of the vent rib. To the best of my memory that has been about 9 months now, maybe even longer. I love these guns, but NEF does not have the market cornered. They need to start paying attention to us or they will start to loose their support.

Oh well, I guess I will just live with the barrel I have on it now. It killed 2 turkeys last year so it can't be too bad! :lol:

MTNMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2005, 03:16:57 AM »

Markus,
Sometimes in that Big Ol' Corporate World, gettin' Bigger ain't always Better...Look at all the years they existed as Harrington & Wesson, H&R 1871, NEF before they found out they had Parents Named Marlin... Sometimes your better off just bein' a bastard child... MTNMAN :wink:

turkeyhunter · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2005, 04:22:38 AM »

Well said MTNMAN! :-D

Busta · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2005, 02:04:23 PM »

I have been calling Customer Service all week, finally got through today but they don't know squat. The message said they were open until 4:30 PM, I called between 3:30 and 4:00 and got the old machine telling me to call back during business hours.

I asked about the TDC in 20ga, they don't know when it will be available. Same thing on the 26" barreled Huntsmans.

I asked for a 2005 H&R/NEF Catalog, they don't know when they will be availabe either. They are sending me an accessories catalog, at least they said they were.

I agree MTNMAN, that woman I always get with the Boston accent could use a refresher course in customer service for sure. She always wants to cut you off and does not seem to give a care what you want. She basically said they were not doing squat until after the S.H.O.T. Show and they found out how many orders they get. :? :roll:

I'm not going to hold my breath, that's for sure. :grin:

lik2hunt · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2005, 02:07:51 AM »

If they go the same route as they did getting out the TDC and the 204 Ruger, we may not see them until the end of 2005. :x