Spikes Tactical lead times

[ITG]

Spikes posted a letter on the front page of their site stating that demand is so high they will no longer give an estimate of lead time on orders. Not sure how long it has been on the site.

Glad they are getting the business, kinda stinks because I am impatient.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

It's probably because they're tired of me asking

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

It's probably because they're tired of me asking

 

[rouchna]

Glad they are getting the business, kinda stinks because I am impatient.

I'm right there with you!

 

[drking2]

It's probably because they're tired of me asking

 

[dev]

I was originally planing to purchase my Spikes upper a little later after I got my lower and when I went on the Spikes forum I noticed how long people are waiting so I panicked and purchased my Spikes upper from Gunbroker.
I just realized it's going to be no fun waiting indefinitely and it will probably be cold again before I even get to use it.

 

[JoeBobOutfitters.com]

S L O W

We just received an order last week for some uppers that were ordered March 8th, for example. We're still awaiting orders that were placed in March.

They really aren't all that efficient, or really have any idea at all on demand verses supply chain i don't think. It seems like it's always "no idea when we're getting everything in but once it does come in give us a month to get it assembled and we'll get em out the door!"

 

[dev]

I was just reading on their forum and based on one of the statements from Spikes it seems like they are giving preference to distributors and law enforcement but that is just a guess.
I am hoping to hear some good news in the next week or so for the lower GB.

 

[JoeBobOutfitters.com]

I was just reading on their forum and based on one of the statements from Spikes it seems like they are giving preference to distributors and law enforcement but that is just a guess.
I am hoping to hear some good news in the next week or so for the lower GB.

I have "heard" they are LOOKING at doing this, but doesn't sound like this is the case yet. To be fair, we have been getting NiB BCG's in stock quickly as they seem to be pushing these out the door for us nicely (as in same week shipping). But, they also get them in 100% done and all they need to do is throw them into a box, so it's pretty easily done. We are kind of borderline "distributor" level. We get some volume discounts if we order enough of an item, and have been awaiting a distributor price list for going on 3 weeks now. They're quick at everything

 

[dev]

I have "heard" they are LOOKING at doing this, but doesn't sound like this is the case yet. To be fair, we have been getting NiB BCG's in stock quickly as they seem to be pushing these out the door for us nicely (as in same week shipping). But, they also get them in 100% done and all they need to do is throw them into a box, so it's pretty easily done. We are kind of borderline "distributor" level. We get some volume discounts if we order enough of an item, and have been awaiting a distributor price list for going on 3 weeks now. They're quick at everything

I am new here and wish I would have known you had the uppers in stock. I would like to be purchasing from you in the future.

 

[JoeBobOutfitters.com]

I am new here and wish I would have known you had the uppers in stock. I would like to be purchasing from you in the future.

We are currently sold out of uppers but always have stock kind of incoming in spurts. Which upper are you looking for? We should have some more 9" BAR hitting us before long (along with some Spike' Dyna Comps) and some M4LE 16" Carbine's hitting us on Friday or Monday at the latest.

 

[dev]

We are currently sold out of uppers but always have stock kind of incoming in spurts. Which upper are you looking for? We should have some more 9" BAR hitting us before long (along with some Spike' Dyna Comps) and some M4LE 16" Carbine's hitting us on Friday or Monday at the latest.

Actually I placed an order last week and it should be here any day now. Next time with you for sure.
I got a 16" middy spikes on gunbroker. It looks like anything Spikes is in demand.

 

[04RWon]

Dont feel bad im impatient too. Although i think the wait for the group buy has proved i am able to wait for a sbr or supressor. Hopefully the group buy isnt on that list that will take longer to come in.

 

[jeff7457]

Have you tried Gun Connection? They are a Spikes dealer

 

[jimbobborg]

I'd rather wait and get one properly made than get one right away and have to send it back because it doesn't work.

Jim

 

[Auckland]

Either Spikes will pick the pace up or they will lose alot of customers and money. People will only wait until they have the money for something better. At the rate Spikes is going, I will have enough money for a Noveske and wont even bother contacting Spikes.

 

[EngageSmith]

We also dealt with some long waits on getting parts lately. Uppers, receiver extension kits, lower receiver parts kits... Although we always get them, and the quality on the parts is good. Worth the wait, if you have the patience lol.

We use Spikes LRPKs in our shop builds. I think it's pretty much the best stuff save for DD and Colt in terms of standard semi kits with rounded hammers, at a low price. No one wants to pay $200 for the LRPK from Colt!

 

[EngageSmith]

Either Spikes will pick the pace up or they will lose alot of customers and money. People will only wait until they have the money for something better. At the rate Spikes is going, I will have enough money for a Noveske and wont even bother contacting Spikes.

Based on my contact with them, they realize they are gaining popularity and one guy (can't remember his name at the moment...) in particular whom I placed an order with seemed proud of it. I hope they step up as they provide a good product. However, the trend in the industry usually has gone something like "oh crap, demand is skyrocketing, let's sub out or buy cheaper parts, re-brand them and charge the same thing" in the last couple years.

I have my fingers crossed, as they've been a good source for people looking for quality at a good price!

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

I think spikes is a real sleeper though. Their quality is much higher than their price-point IMHO.

 

[dev]

I think spikes is a real sleeper though. Their quality is much higher than their price-point IMHO.

I don't know a whole lot about Spikes and was just curious how much of their manufacturing is in house. Do they just assemble the parts of various manufactures and add their specialized coatings kind of like how Dell sells computers.