K-11 Carbine Review By sootch00

[DennisCA]

Pretty Decent Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8naZD_JdWYY

 

[MacGuns]

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[Sharp]

Is it normal to get such good looking rifles from Aim Surplus? I've never bought from them and would be afraid to buy a rifle blind, but wow that one is beautiful.

 

[toolness1]

Is it normal to get such good looking rifles from Aim Surplus? I've never bought from them and would be afraid to buy a rifle blind, but wow that one is beautiful.

I got a "K-11" from them recently, as soon as they posted this last batch of Swiss rifles. It's not QUITE as nice as the one in the video, but it is close.

 

[aaron.foulk]

I don't think that it was a coincidence that he got a good looking rifle. Seems like it would get people paying the "best of five" fee. Surprised he didn't get the rifle for free.

 

[Abulg1972]

I love it when people claim that their 100 year old rifle has never been fired.

 

[Sharp]

I don't think that it was a coincidence that he got a good looking rifle. Seems like it would get people paying the "best of five" fee. Surprised he didn't get the rifle for free.

Do you find that the "best of five" or "hand pick" options offered by sites like this is usually not worth the extra few bucks?

 

[MacGuns]

Do you find that the "best of five" or "hand pick" options offered by sites like this is usually not worth the extra few bucks?

I typically pay the extra fee for the handpick. I have been happy so far. However, you really never know if you would have gotten the same gun or worse without the hand pick. Abulg did a hand pick on his IG1911 and got serial number 6, so I'm sure he is happy with that extra fee.

I do feel that when the batches are first released you would do better with the handpick since they have a larger number to pick from. If they have had them in inventory for a while, then your chances of getting something nicer diminishes since you are getting towards the end of the batch. So the lesson is buy early

 

[Sharp]

If they have had them in inventory for a while, then your chances of getting something nicer diminishes since you are getting towards the end of the batch. So the lesson is buy early

Makes sense. I am always late to the party

 

[MacGuns]

Makes sense. I am always late to the party

There is always the Simpson's option. You get to see the exact rifle you are buying. http://www.simpsonltd.com/

 

[DennisCA]

Simpsons, LTD is the way to go!

I bought a K-11 Carbine from them about a year ago (all matching including the bayonet) and the reason I like them is because their guns are listen individually.
Which means what you see is what you get - no getting a gun from a batch.
My K-11:

IMHO -It looks pretty good!

 

[Sharp]

I have looked at Simpsons. I do like their site, was just wondering about Aim as another option. Decent chance I will get a K31 or K11 from Simpsons as a graduation present for myself.

Dennis - Looks great! Even the bolt knobs are in good condition!

 

[toolness1]

I typically pay the extra fee for the handpick. I have been happy so far. However, you really never know if you would have gotten the same gun or worse without the hand pick. Abulg did a hand pick on his IG1911 and got serial number 6, so I'm sure he is happy with that extra fee.

I do feel that when the batches are first released you would do better with the handpick since they have a larger number to pick from. If they have had them in inventory for a while, then your chances of getting something nicer diminishes since you are getting towards the end of the batch. So the lesson is buy early

I always pay it, too. I think it just depends on your luck that day.... Mostly in who is picking your firearm out of the lot. Is that person in a good mood, do they give a crap? Or are they pissy, tired, and off in space thinking about the beer they are going to drink the moment they get off work

 

[Abulg1972]

I don't have a million transactions on which to base advice but, to me, it's worth the $10-$20 and I have always been happy with what I've gotten. Maybe it wouldn't have made a difference but my feeling is, why roll the dice over a few bucks.

 

[aaron.foulk]

Do you find that the "best of five" or "hand pick" options offered by sites like this is usually not worth the extra few bucks?

Seems like you wouldn't be able to correctly asses value or lack thereof. Seems to me like they're asking "Would you like to pay some more?" If I were there in person, would I pay a fee to cherry pick from the best of an unopened unsorted case? Probably. Would I trust an internet retailer to cherry pick a rifle for me for a fee? Probably not.

The larger point is that I think he probably got the pick of the lot, not the pick of the case, based on his relationship with century arms international and previous videos he's done for currently available AIM surplus offerings. If he actually paid the advertised price for it, getting him a really nice rifle makes good marketing sense. The problem is it may not accurately represent the stock that remains at AIM.

Anyway, the skeptic in me says the video was pretty much a commercial. I'd be wary of the representations therein.

 

[falconguy]

Is it normal to get such good looking rifles from Aim Surplus? I've never bought from them and would be afraid to buy a rifle blind, but wow that one is beautiful.

I've never been disappointed with anything from AIM.

 

[Grey_Man]

I like that guy. He has some pretty good videos.
I got a K11 from Simpsons a while ago. Great to deal with. Import mark is barely noticeable and had a troop tag under the buttplate.

 

[Abulg1972]

Speaking of K11s, I missed a heck of a deal today and am pretty annoyed! I found this mislabeled K11 earlier in the week, confirmed that it was matching, with no import mark and a solid stock without cracks. I submitted the winning bid at $200 an proxibid said "bid submitted you're the high bidder." Next thing I know, the system says that my bid was removed and the item was sold for $190. It turns out the auctioneer dropped the hammer before the software transmitted my bid to the house. Oh well, I don't need a 3rd one. Someone got a heck of a deal. There were some nice guns at this auction that went for very low prices.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=882&aid=92797&lid=23858039&rfpb=0#Top