Kibler's Longrifles new product announcement tomorrow

[ColonialRifleSmith]

Well, it took a few more sips of bourbon, but I just ordered a carved .50 cal Woodsrunner in Cherry. And yes, my Wife is really going to be thrilled. Not.

Tell her it's a gift for her, but you just have to go and test fire it a few times. Semper Fi.

 

[Shiloh]

The carving is very nice but personally I’m not interested in a carved stock. I don’t condemn those folks that are. I was hoping the new announcement would be a trade gun.

 

[Jedidiah]

This all sounds flowery and nice, but there are VERY few that can pull off carving well. That is, at a high level can demonstrate the characteristics you mention. To be honest, most being done today has serious shortcomings. At least in my view.

I think the how this is accomplished influences the judgement in some. I for one, have never been one to get overly concerned about how something is made, but rather judge it on its own merits.

I agree 100%. Many people still complain about the lack of "hand fitting" done in todays modern firearms when todays CNC machines can make a piece so fine, with better tolerances, that no fitting is required etc. If these machines existed 100 yrs ago any reputable Gunsmith would have used them. IMHO

 

[76 shovelhead]

nice to see that jim is moving our sport forward. there are going to be lots of folks taking advantge of this. some of us have no talent for this sort of work. fine job. jim and staff.

 

[tunadawg]

Well, it took a few more sips of bourbon, but I just ordered a carved .50 cal Woodsrunner in Cherry. And yes, my Wife is really going to be thrilled. Not.

It's always better to ask for forgiveness than permission anyway.

 

[Bnewberry]

Well, it took a few more sips of bourbon, but I just ordered a carved .50 cal Woodsrunner in Cherry. And yes, my Wife is really going to be thrilled. Not.

I need to get some of that bourbon! Looking forward to seeing your new Woodsrunner!

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

The carving is very nice but personally I’m not interested in a carved stock. I don’t condemn those folks that are. I was hoping the new announcement would be a trade gun.

I agree. Semper Fi.

 

[TonyC]

I’m wrapping up a Woodsrunner kit. (Pics in a couple of days.). I can’t say enough about the quality of this kit. I am not a carver. I wouldn’t even think of attempting it on my Woodsrunner! So the new model that Jim has presented is something that I am strongly considering.

 

[just4fun63]

Well, what ever it is he’s going to announce that sneak preview has me saving money!!

 

[TDM]

I need to get some of that bourbon! Looking forward to seeing your new Woodsrunner!

Well, it seemed like a great idea at the time last night. But my Wife is really beside herself about it since I already have an unfinished one on the work bench. Hope the carved kit will be worth the penitence I have to make!

 

[Bnewberry]

Well, it seemed like a great idea at the time last night. But my Wife is really beside herself about it since I already have an unfinished one on the work bench. Hope the carved kit will be worth the penitence I have to make!

You could always sell one… not that you will, but you could!

The first one is for practice so you get the carved one perfect.

 

[BackDraft]

use a mirror Bigfoot!

Worked for Buster Scruggs!

 

[sheriff john]

I forsee some stuff hitting my gunshow table if I'm to own one of these before they kick dirt in my face. Another "thing I don't need", but by golly Don't want to miss the opportunity to own one while it can be done. Old guys know the feeling ....shoulda bought a corvette when they first came out kinda feeling. Same thing here ....limited production of classics made to order. Frankly, I don't see how Kibler, et. al. sells at the prices they do. Anyway ...

 

[TDM]

Frankly, I don't see how Kibler, et. al. sells at the prices they do. Anyway ...

I agree, but let’s not tell Jim that.

 

[Elfirgnol]

I'm sure Jim knows what his products are worth. He and Kathrine have the sales/price point balance dialed in. Look how much the business has grown in just a couple years. I forget where I heard it but they're shipping between 50 to 70 kits a week. More power to them!

 

[BillyC]

Well, it seemed like a great idea at the time last night. But my Wife is really beside herself about it since I already have an unfinished one on the work bench. Hope the carved kit will be worth the penitence I have to make!

Late at night, tired, bourbon and temptation, what could possibly go wrong?

 

[nchawkeye]

Finishing up my WoodsRunner as well, making a toe plate for it, then will be ready to finish...Planning to brown the barrel, still not sure if I will do the same with the lock, may just polish it up a bit and leave it as is...I'm also thinking of adding a leather strap or thong to help secure the sliding wood patch box lid, easy to see why so many originals were lost...

 

[TDM]

Late at night, tired, bourbon and temptation, what could possibly go wrong?

That about sums it up! But I took my whipping over the phone and said “Yes Dear, Yes Dear”. All is good now.

 

[Coinneach]

Yes, incised carving

One thing everyone seems to be avoiding here Jim, is how you've elevated a well worn and faded pair of magnifying goggles into a fashion statement !

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Sweet...
Now the prices of carved guns will come way down..!!
Bring it on....