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Much like the Stickman Giveaway, I'll be drawing winners every 30 minutes starting at 1715 hours.
For the Members Only Giveaway, I'll draw all the names at once and post them after the main giveaway is over.
Rules for claiming your prize:
1. Send me a PM when we are completely done with the drawing
2. I will not be chasing down winners and begging them to take their prize [:D]
3. Some of the prizes will be shipped directly to you from the manufacturer, so some of you are on their time table.
4. Please be patient as I won't be shipping anything out until next week.
5. No whining, No complaining your prize has a minor mark, shipping times, ect.... again No whining.
6. Be sure to "like" our sponsors and thank them for their contributions making this giveaway happen.
Sponsors:
Battle Arms Development (https://www.facebook.com/BattleArms)
CMT Tactical (https://www.facebook.com/cmttac)
AR15news.com (https://www.facebook.com/AR15NEWScom)
Parallax Tactical (https://www.facebook.com/parallaxtactical)
VG6 Precision (https://www.facebook.com/VG6PAGE)
Rainier Arms (https://www.facebook.com/Rainierarms)
Fortis Manufacturing (https://www.facebook.com/FortisMFG)
Aero Precision (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aero-Precision-Inc/113400445350530)
Noveske Rifleworks (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Noveske-Rifleworks/181862575167497)
San Tan Tactical (https://www.facebook.com/SanTanTactical)
Dahmer Arms (https://www.facebook.com/DahmerArms)
Stickman (https://www.facebook.com/Stickgunner)
Winners:
VG6 Gamma Brake *Hellraiser*
VG6 Epsilon Brake *hunt_ak*
Parallax Tactical FFSSR Gray
Noveske KX3 *bimmer425*
CMT Tactical Upper *kaka206*
CMT Tactical Receiver Set *Slippers*
San Tan Tactical STT-15 Lower *ride4frnt*
Aero Precision Complete Upper *XACT_ABORT*
Rainier Arms Upper Package *Hmac*
Rainier Arms Upper Package *Aragorn*
Fortis Switch Rail *Soisauss*
Battle Arms BAD-ASS *partsguy*
Rainier Arms Select Barrel *camomike*
Stickman Print *highvoltage*
Dahmer Arms Billet Grip
Dahmer Arms DA15 Lower *henpecked*
AR15News shirt/BCM Grip *ChetPunisher*
AR15News shirt/BCM Grip *GaSwamper*
Scout19D
7 May 2014, 17:07
Throw me something!! LOL
John Moses
7 May 2014, 17:12
Really appreciate all these great vendors. Good Luck everyone......K.L
First winner of a VG6 Precision Gamma Brake
Hellraiser
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 17:18
Congrats Hellraiser
GriffonSec
7 May 2014, 17:25
Rule #5 makes me cry that it has to even be considered as a rule.....fo shame, fo shame! :D
ef9turbo
7 May 2014, 17:31
Thanks for the opportunity!
Congratulations Hellraiser, and thanks for the opportunity guys.
Good luck everyone! I found out about this after the thread closed. So one less person for you guys to beat!
Had to disqualify several people for multiple entries.
khellyndros
7 May 2014, 17:45
I wonder why people think you would not notice multiple entries, or if maybe they thought it was a different giveaway.
Winner of the VG6 Precision Epsilon Brake
hunt_ak
Ride4frnt
7 May 2014, 17:46
Good luck to all, and congrats to those who already won.
First winner of a VG6 Precision Gamma Brake
Hellraiser
Gongrats man!
Winner of the VG6 Precision Epsilon Brake
hunt_ak
Another congrats!
Thanks again to all for the opportunity!
Scout19D
7 May 2014, 17:47
Congrats hunt_ak!
Thompson
7 May 2014, 17:49
Congrats to the two of you!
Airborne_EWO
7 May 2014, 17:58
Big thanks to all the sponsors who donated these prizes! Congrats to the winners so far.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 18:06
Congratulations hunt_ak!
camomike
7 May 2014, 18:10
Congrats so far folks!
Dstrbdmedic167
7 May 2014, 18:14
Congrats to all the current and future winners!! Hope I can be one!
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Winner of the VG6 Precision Epsilon Brake
hunt_ak
Too cool. Thanks! PM inbound after drawing is complete...
👍
Airborne_EWO
7 May 2014, 18:28
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ridehardpaul
7 May 2014, 18:33
i'm new to this site and don't know how it works yet. not even sure if i entered the give away correctly. and i did i don't know how i would find out if i did. maybe some help please.
Winner of the Noveske KX3
bimmer425
Ride4frnt
7 May 2014, 18:45
i'm new to this site and don't know how it works yet. not even sure if i entered the give away correctly. and i did i don't know how i would find out if i did. maybe some help please.
You entered...unfortunately I believe you were disqualified because you entered "I'm in" 3 times in the giveaway thread.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 18:45
Ok I am way jealous of bimmer425 on this one.... been looking for one of these in-stock all over.....
Congrats man.. if you don't like it hit me up
You entered...unfortunately I believe you were disqualified because you entered "I'm in" 3 times in the giveaway thread.
This is correct.
You must read the rules on page 1, which would have advised you to enter only once. Multiple entries disqualify you.
Congrats Bimmer!!! Bad ass prize!
camomike
7 May 2014, 18:56
Nice score there bimmer
Two winners this time as they will receive basically the same package:
AR15News.com Shirt & BCM Mod 1 FDE Grip
ChetPunisher
AR15News.com Shirt & BCM Mod 3 Foliage Grip
RobbR
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 19:16
Congratulations to ChetPunisher and RobbR
Silly me, I never entered the Member's giveaway! GL to all - grats to those who have won.
Thompson
7 May 2014, 19:18
ChetPunisher and RobR - congrats! You guys scored good!
ChetPunisher
7 May 2014, 19:19
Awesome! Thanks guys.
Winners, if you have any respect for the site, contribute! Don't let your post count correlate to the number of contests you've entered here.
WEVO is a class act, and the sponsors are generous to a fault.
If you win something, then give something back, and contribute to this site and it's sponsors.
If you think you have nothing to contribute, then come and actively learn. I've been doing the M16 since 1975. I still learn something every time I visit the forum.
If by contributing to WEVO, you find it too be too much trouble, don't enter the next contest, some forums give away $20 dollar cheap plastic holsters..maybe thtat wouldn't be much of a problem for you.
Otherwise, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! winners!! you lucky dogs. Enjoy the heck out of the first rate prizes that you may win.!!!
P.S. The content of this message is my own opinion, and does not reflect the opinions of the staff of WEVO or it's generous sponsors..........[:D]
FT
khellyndros
7 May 2014, 19:24
Congrats to the winners so far, and good luck to everyone with what is left to win!!
Two winners this time as they will receive basically the same package:
AR15News.com Shirt & BCM Mod 1 FDE Grip
ChetPunisher
AR15News.com Shirt & BCM Mod 3 Foliage Grip
RobbR
Congrats you two.
John Moses
7 May 2014, 19:32
Computalotapus's .....KX3's are available at quite a few places. PK has them for 7.62. Operation Parts currently has 1 left for 5.56. Hope that helps. KL.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 19:33
Computalotapus's .....KX3's are available at quite a few places. PK has them for 7.62. Operation Parts currently has 1 left for 5.56. Hope that helps. KL.
looking for the 5.56 I will check out OP now thanks bro
Winner of the Dahmer Arms Billet AR Grips
distint
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 19:44
Congrats distint... Dahmer does awesome work.
Nice. Congrats to the winners so far!
camomike
7 May 2014, 19:50
Awesome piece of gear. Loved his proto build
John Moses
7 May 2014, 19:53
Hey no problem!
Winner of the Dahmer Arms Billet AR Grips
distint
Congrats!
Chainring
7 May 2014, 20:02
Congrats to the winners, and thanks to the vendors and WEVO for the giveaways!!
Winner of the first Rainier Arms Package (Phosphate Bolt Carrier Group and Milspec Upper)
Hmac
Scout19D
7 May 2014, 20:26
Lucky dog! Congrats!
Winner of the first Rainier Arms Package (Phosphate Bolt Carrier Group and Milspec Upper)
Hmac
Airborne_EWO
7 May 2014, 20:26
Winner of the first Rainier Arms Package (Phosphate Bolt Carrier Group and Milspec Upper)
Hmac
Dude, now that's an awesome package.
Dude, now that's an awesome package.
And we have another one to giveaway just like it!
zeuskab00s
7 May 2014, 20:31
Congrats to the winners!!!
Airborne_EWO
7 May 2014, 20:32
Hope to see some cool build threads come out of all these prizes!
Hope to see some cool build threads come out of all these prizes!
We can only hope to see some epic builds from these.
Chainring
7 May 2014, 20:40
Wonder if any of the new Slickside Milspec Rainier uppers were in the pot? Those are sweet. Cool beans, either way!
Winner of the Battle Arms Development BAD ASS
partsguy
Wonder if any of the new Slickside Milspec Rainier uppers were in the pot? Those are sweet. Cool beans, either way!
That's included in the next Rainier Package
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 20:46
Congrats to Hmac and partsguy both of those are epic prizes
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John Moses
7 May 2014, 20:49
Congrats to the winners so far.....
Ride4frnt
7 May 2014, 20:57
I think something's wrong with your random number generator...I don't see my name listed yet.
Congrats to you guys who have won.
I think something's wrong with your random number generator...I don't see my name listed yet.
Congrats to you guys who have won.
LOL....
best answer so far.
Congrats again winners! Come on now, no whammies!
Airborne_EWO
7 May 2014, 21:05
LOL....
best answer so far.
I think something's wrong with your random number generator...I don't see my name listed yet.
Congrats to you guys who have won.
Definitely.
Sent from the center of the universe!
XxMerlinxX
7 May 2014, 21:07
Definitely some nice stuff here, congrats guys.
xAZxE30x
7 May 2014, 21:11
Congrats to all the winners! Thank you all for the great prizes!
Winner of the Rainier Arms Fluted Barrel
camomike
I'm going to wrap all the prizes up by 2230 Pacific Time. The boss tells me I can't say up all night [:D]
Chainring
7 May 2014, 21:15
That's included in the next Rainier Package
Oh HAIL yes.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 21:18
Congrats camomike that's a sweet barrel
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camomike
7 May 2014, 21:24
Awesome! Time to start planning that new upper. Thanks WEVO, Rainier and the rest of the sponsors!
Chainring
7 May 2014, 21:27
New barrel? Must build entire new rifle now! :-)
Soisauss
7 May 2014, 21:27
I'm going to wrap all the prizes up by 2230 Pacific Time. The boss tells me I can't say up all night [:D]
Boss? We no need no stinkin' boss.... vamos!
Congrats to all the winner thus far!! Post your build now!
Scout19D
7 May 2014, 21:32
I'm going to wrap all the prizes up by 2230 Pacific Time. The boss tells me I can't say up all night [:D]
Time to go high speed, low drag![:D]
Winner of the Stickman print
highvoltage
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 21:50
Congratulations highvoltage on some awesome wall art!
camomike
7 May 2014, 21:54
That is a bad ass prize right there. Stick is one hell of an artist.
Ride4frnt
7 May 2014, 21:57
Congratulations highvoltage on some awesome wall art!
This! I was gunning (no pun intended) for that one. Need some wall art.
Nice one. Art like that would look awesome in my office. Congrats.
Toofrilly
7 May 2014, 22:03
Wow! Congratulations to all the winners! Epic Giveaway and sponsors,and of course all the good company here in the community!
Alright, we are going to speed it up here shortly.
Winner of the Rainier Arms Package (Bolt Carrier Group & Non-FA Milspec Upper)
Aragorn
Winner of the CMT Upper
kaka206
Winner of the CMT Upper & Lower Set
Slippers
Winner of the Dahmer Arms Lower
henpecked
Winner of the San Tan Tactial STT-15 Lower
Ride4frnt
Winner of the Aero Precision Complete Upper
XACT_ABORT
The last major prize is a Fortis Switch Rail. This prize I'm making an executive decision on, and awarding it to Soisauss as we picked him for a prize on the last giveaway, and totally forgot about him.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 22:11
Congrats on the RA prize pack Aragorn can't wait to see what you do with it
Also thanks to John Moses and Scout19D, you guys can PM me and I'll be sending you AR15News shirts just for sticking around the entire giveaway prize selection time.
Wow, rapid fire winners. Congrats guys!
Congrats on the RA prize pack Aragorn can't wait to see what you do with it
Comp, you stuck around the entire time too, but you're going to be my first victim in the WEVO T&E program, so don't worry, I didn't forget about you.
Delong31
7 May 2014, 22:13
I didn't win but impressive giveaway. Some quality stuff. Thanks for the opportunity.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 22:13
kaka206, Slippers, henpecked, and Ride4frnt any one of those prizes is enough to make me so jelly you can call me strawberry
I didn't win but impressive giveaway. Some quality stuff. Thanks for the opportunity.
Well, not this time, but we plan to have more giveaways, stick around and find out [:D]
Ride4frnt
7 May 2014, 22:14
Wow. I won a lower. I never win anything! Is it cool to start PM'ing you now?
Congratulations to all the other winners! I've only been here a short period, but I already feel more welcome than on many other forums! You guys are awesome!
Thanks again for the opportunity guys, some real cool stuff in this one.
Shootr79
7 May 2014, 22:16
Congrats to all of the winners! I was waiting and hoping but still thankful for the opportunity to win. Thanks to WEVO and all of the contributing sponsors!
XxMerlinxX
7 May 2014, 22:16
Winner of the Rainier Arms Package (Bolt Carrier Group & Non-FA Milspec Upper)
Aragorn
You spelled my name wrong.
Computalotapus
7 May 2014, 22:17
Comp, you stuck around the entire time too, but you're going to be my first victim in the WEVO T&E program, so don't worry, I didn't forget about you.
Sweet. You know I'm down for some T&E. This was an awesome giveaway. Hopefully the new people stick around and we get to see some builds. FYI o started ordering parts for my new build. I will start a thread for it soon.
Sweet. You know I'm down for some T&E. This was an awesome giveaway. Hopefully the new people stick around and we get to see some builds. FYI o started ordering parts for my new build. I will start a thread for it soon.
You have a muzzle device yet? Let me know if you want to use a LanTac
Scout19D
7 May 2014, 22:20
Also thanks to John Moses and Scout19D, you guys can PM me and I'll be sending you AR15News shirts just for sticking around the entire giveaway prize selection time.
Awesome...mighty classy of you! Congrats to all the winners and big thanks to the contributors of the prizes...top notch stuff!
MoxyDave
7 May 2014, 22:21
Congrats to all the winners so far!
Watching with anticipation now [:)]
You spelled my name wrong.
Merlin, just for that... You can have the last shirt in the pile. Thanks brother for keeping the humor alive in here tonight!
Toofrilly
7 May 2014, 22:23
UWone77,thank you for another great night of mystery and suspense! I still cherish the billet ornaments from Dahmer Arms you guys sent me from the Christmas giveaway. I couldn't bear to put them away after Christmas,so I hung them from my visor in my truck! I get a lot of comments on them and they make an awesome tinkling sound when I drive. Kinda like angels getting their wings,lol. You guys ROCK!
UWone77,thank you for another great night of mystery and suspense! I still cherish the billet ornaments from Dahmer Arms you guys sent me from the Christmas giveaway. I couldn't bear to put them away after Christmas,so I hung them from my visor in my truck! I get a lot of comments on them and they make an awesome tinkling sound when I drive. Kinda like angels getting their wings,lol. You guys ROCK!
I was pulling for you Mary!
Glad you still enjoy those DA ornaments. I'll make sure you get the new set this Christmas.
mustangfreek
7 May 2014, 22:27
Wow..some awesome prizes, yard work kept me away from all the suspense of not winning..lol...oops..am i whining..maybe im a little jelly ...some cool prizes..
keep it up wevo and thanx to all the contributors...A++
Congrats to all the winners. Great selection of prizes.
Toofrilly
7 May 2014, 22:33
Oh,Wow! You just made my night! Those ornaments are sheer AWESOMENESS! I'm going to have one very happy tree this year! Thank You,Thank You,Thank You!
Amazing giveaway with some great sponsors! Thanks for the opportunity to be a part. I get plenty of inspiration and knowledge from here.
Congratulations to the winners! I hope you all build some awesome stuff and post some pictures and reviews.
rayjax82
7 May 2014, 23:24
Great job Rich. Thank you to all the vendors and congrats to everyone who won!
Great job Rich. Thank you to all the vendors and congrats to everyone who won!
Where is the range report?! And don't be posting a pic with a target and pencil holes...
Slickshoes
7 May 2014, 23:34
Congrats gents!
John Moses
7 May 2014, 23:43
Sweet Give away. Congrats to all the winners, and hope to see a "Giveaway build thread" on the site.
Slippers
8 May 2014, 00:00
Holy moly. Thank you! Time to start planning a build. The Waifu is going to kill me.
mustangfreek
8 May 2014, 00:30
In ...[:D]
In ...[:D]
You are so banned Jason!!
mustangfreek
8 May 2014, 00:45
You are so banned Jason!!
Haha...[noob]
...Im just playing , please dont ban me.....[:D]
Im in
Chainring
8 May 2014, 00:53
Winner of the Stickman print
highvoltage
Oh man, had my fingers crossed for that one! Congrats.
rayjax82
8 May 2014, 01:02
Where is the range report?! And don't be posting a pic with a target and pencil holes...
I've been slammed bro, we need to chat at some point there's something exciting I'm working on. I will get it done though.
redhawk34
8 May 2014, 01:11
Congratulations to all the winners. Another great giveaway!
tappedandtagged
8 May 2014, 02:36
Congrats everyone! I hope a lot of folks stay around.
XACT_ABORT
8 May 2014, 04:26
Winner of the Aero Precision Complete Upper
XACT_ABORT
UWone77, thanks!! This is the first prize that I have ever won in my life and I am so stoked right now I can't think straight. This is just incredibly awesome news. Somehow I don't mind going to work now.. Just amazing..
Thank you to WEVO staff and all of the sponsors for putting this together.. I really have never seen anything like it. Congrats to all of the winners. Given my total shutout for contest entries to this point I just can't wait to get the details on this one! I'll PM when I get to the office this morning.
Really, everyone involved has my most sincere thanks. I am humbled by the overt generosity of the organizers for their time and the sponsors for their support.
Congrats to all the winners!
And the few who stayed up the whole time... haha, I couldn't manage.
thanks for the op and congrats everybody!
Computalotapus
8 May 2014, 04:53
You have a muzzle device yet? Let me know if you want to use a LanTac
If you are asking for T&E I have a rifle I can swap muzzle devices and I would T&E it for ya.
If you are asking if I need it for the new build, I would have to pass. Asked me 4 months ago I would have kissed you on the mouth. But I have always loved the look of a KX3 tucked into a rail. So I'm on the notify list for the ultra match series 13.7" barrel gonna pin the KX3 and tuck it in an Odin Works 15.5" rail. I'm gonna get fancy on this one, she will get color work done and designer eyewear from Trijicon in the form of an SRS.
Airborne_EWO
8 May 2014, 05:07
Congrats to all the winners.
Sent from the center of the universe!
fullerton92
8 May 2014, 05:23
congrats to all
Soisauss
8 May 2014, 06:30
The last major prize is a Fortis Switch Rail. This prize I'm making an executive decision on, and awarding it to Soisauss as we picked him for a prize on the last giveaway, and totally forgot about him.
Oh wow!! Awesome sauce! Thank you uwone77 for your kindness and generosity! Perfect timing as well as my current build needs a rail!
Thank you for all whom participated and whom have been selected, this is by far the generous gestures such a community can do for it's enthusiast.
Of course, these are not possible without the coordination of the wevo staff and especially the vendors who openly participated. Keep in mind to give back!
To be honest, after you told what happened, I brushed it off like it never occurred, since your advice and help on some of my builds were far more valuable than the prize itself both direct and indirect.
Thank you again!!! [:)][:D][adore][:)]
[:D]
Winner of the Rainier Arms Package (Bolt Carrier Group & Non-FA Milspec Upper)
Aragorn
Wuuuuuuuuut? Bad. Ass. Guess now I have to figure out what to do for a new build. Woe is me.[:D]
henpecked
8 May 2014, 07:27
Thank you to all the company's that donated. Thanks to all the gentlemen who made this happen. Congratulations to all the other winners.
henpecked
8 May 2014, 07:35
UWone77 your mail box is full and not taking any more mail
Ride4frnt
8 May 2014, 08:40
Would just like to again thank all the sponsors and UWone77 for putting this on. To say that I was elated to hear that I won he San Tan lower is an understatement.
Unfortunately I live in Maryland and can no longer have this item transferred to my name.
Again I would like to thank UWone77 for understanding this problem of mine and working with me to get me something that I can own in MD!
Thanks again to everyone involved! You guys are awesome!
camomike
8 May 2014, 09:33
Ride, can you still get barrels? If the Admins would allow it, I'd swap the Rainier fluted barrel if it's somthing you could get use of. All I can say is remember to vote.
Would just like to again thank all the sponsors and UWone77 for putting this on. To say that I was elated to hear that I won he San Tan lower is an understatement.
Unfortunately I live in Maryland and can no longer have this item transferred to my name.
Again I would like to thank UWone77 for understanding this problem of mine and working with me to get me something that I can own in MD!
Thanks again to everyone involved! You guys are awesome!
Wow, that sucks. That is one awesome lower!
Glad to hear they worked things out to get you something. This is an awesome set of folks here.
camomike
8 May 2014, 09:47
Missed the part about them getting you taken care of. Glad to hear it. Good guys.
HighVoltage
8 May 2014, 09:56
NO way i actually won! AWESOME thanks. Stickman RULES. Hes the reason i joined this site!
Was a long night, PM's cleared out of the inbox for those that could not reach me.
Ride4frnt
8 May 2014, 15:48
Was a long night, PM's cleared out of the inbox for those that could not reach me.
I don't know if my last PM's went through or not. I'm using tapatalk and it doesnt tell me if you're full. Just like I didn't tell me last week my post in the AR pic thread needed mod approval.
Mobile app fail!
Congrats on the RA prize pack Aragorn can't wait to see what you do with it
I totally overlooked this, and thanks! I'm not sure yet, I've been debating throwing together something like an 8" barreled 300blk pistol for a house gun, so maybe that. I've already got a 14.5 middy
In the works for something more general purpose.
Also, pm sent UWone77. [:D]
Oh wow!! Awesome sauce! Thank you uwone77 for your kindness and generosity! Perfect timing as well as my current build needs a rail!
Thank you for all whom participated and whom have been selected, this is by far the generous gestures such a community can do for it's enthusiast.
Of course, these are not possible without the coordination of the wevo staff and especially the vendors who openly participated. Keep in mind to give back!
To be honest, after you told what happened, I brushed it off like it never occurred, since your advice and help on some of my builds were far more valuable than the prize itself both direct and indirect.
Thank you again!!! [:)][:D][adore][:)]
Wow Soisauss, they forgot you, and then made it up to you with an awesome prize. Just goes to show the difference between the staff at WEVO, and one of a million other gun sites. WEVO folks, are definitely stand up people. [:D]
FT
Congratulations on winning such a cool prize.
Ride4frnt
8 May 2014, 20:40
Wow Soisauss, they forgot you, and then made it up to you with an awesome prize. Just goes to show the difference between the staff at WEVO, and one of a million other gun sites. WEVO folks, are definitely stand up people. [:D]
FT
Congratulations on winning such a cool prize.
+1 I've been here for a week and I feel more welcome on here than forums I've been on for years!
partsguy
8 May 2014, 21:00
Thank You ! To UWone77 , all the sponsors and the WEVO community.
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Soisauss
8 May 2014, 21:37
Wow Soisauss, they forgot you, and then made it up to you with an awesome prize. Just goes to show the difference between the staff at WEVO, and one of a million other gun sites. WEVO folks, are definitely stand up people. [:D]
FT
Congratulations on winning such a cool prize.
I couldn't agree more! I just wish I came across this site much sooner than I did. The staff here has literally answered my question directly and openly and that to me has been nothing but a jewel for me. This act goes beyond what I can say, and now it's a matter of what I can do to give back to such an amazing forum/community. Literally, I have yet to read one thread that involves bashing and hateful shenanigans.
+1 I've been here for a week and I feel more welcome on here than forums I've been on for years!
Rid4fmt,
I believe that you are going to find this forum, very different than some other AR platform forums. People here don't get into massive flame wars, no childish bickering, no smart assed curt or rude replies, and really just a good group of guys/gal's, with a common interest. It's a very no-nonsense forum, with a lot of levity thrown in just for fun. But most important, you can get no B.S. info, questions etc. having anything to do with your AR15 and AR10, to help you out. I'm not one of the "guru's" here, but am probably closely tied for one of the long term M16 to M4 players on here, like other's my age and those with military backgrounds. I might help a new guy out, and I can review some products, but there are many others here that know so much more than I.
Point being, stick around. I'm sure you're going to have something to add, if only anecdotal humor. If you're one of the "Guru" crowd here, please stick around and post. If your not (a guru), hell, post anyway, even if only to review a seemingly small accessory, to wherever your experience takes you. You'd be surprised about how a small difference in even the seemingly small piece of a rifle, can make a difference between one forum member and another.
Diverse opinion's on this item or that, create discussion, and in my lowly opinion, provokes thought, analysis and necessary information that, gives other members of all skill/experience levels, food for thought.
Good luck and stick around,[:D]
FT
mustangfreek
9 May 2014, 02:23
Congrats again to the winners...Some awesome goodies...
Thank you & we appreciate all these great vendors for giving away all this cool stuff.
To all the winners congrats & enjoy all the cool stuff.
jjones14
9 May 2014, 10:20
Started a new build, need something awesome!
I know some of you are anxious to get your prize...
BUT PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURERS YOURSELF OR LEAVE FACEBOOK MESSAGES.
This gets very confusing as not everyone, everywhere are aware of what you're talking about. I have specific contacts or emails to specific people to get prizes secured and awarded. Contacting them yourselves just makes it confusing for everyone involved.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Grunt167
9 May 2014, 14:12
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks for doing this UWone77!!
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Thanks to all those who made this possible
mustangfreek
10 May 2014, 03:03
I know some of you are anxious to get your prize...
BUT PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURERS YOURSELF OR LEAVE FACEBOOK MESSAGES.
This gets very confusing as not everyone, everywhere are aware of what you're talking about. I have specific contacts or emails to specific people to get prizes secured and awarded. Contacting them yourselves just makes it confusing for everyone involved.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Oops..my bad..i emailed Geisele on my new trigger....[:D]
UWone77
10 May 2014, 12:19
I know this is shocking... but some people have not come back to the forum and claimed their prizes... guess who is not going to chase people down and beg them to take their prizes [:D]
ChetPunisher
10 May 2014, 12:34
I cannot believe how fast you got the prizes out. Thanks!
UWone77
10 May 2014, 12:37
I'm going to redraw for the gray Parallax FFSSR Rail, winner entered twice... and is disqualified.
Computalotapus
10 May 2014, 13:48
I know this is shocking... but some people have not come back to the forum and claimed their prizes... guess who is not going to chase people down and beg them to take their prizes [:D]
What?
I'm going to redraw for the gray Parallax FFSSR Rail, winner entered twice... and is disqualified.
What?
It's like an extended Christmas up in here!
UWone77
10 May 2014, 13:50
You should get your hearing checked. You keep saying What? [:D]
You should get your hearing checked. You keep saying What? [:D]
Can I steal your terms for my little project coming up? I really quite like the no whining and no tracking down part..... It made me 😀
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Congrats to the winners.....Computalotapus....check that hearing man.
You should get your hearing checked. You keep saying What? [:D]
Awesome!
My BAD ASS is here already!!
Ride4frnt
10 May 2014, 14:16
Some people haven't claimed and I can't claim. It's a cryin shame.
Airborne_EWO
10 May 2014, 15:57
Can't believe they haven't come back yet. What a waste of awesome parts that were generously donated by the great sponsors here. These definitely need to go to good homes for some epic builds.
Sent from the center of the universe!
Ride4frnt
10 May 2014, 17:12
After talking with UWone77 this afternoon, sounds like I'll have 2 new upper builds to share with you guys.
Again, big thanks to all the sponsors and admin for making this happen!
camomike
10 May 2014, 18:00
I know this is shocking... but some people have not come back to the forum and claimed their prizes... guess who is not going to chase people down and beg them to take their prizes [:D]
Who would do that? I mean really....
camomike
10 May 2014, 18:10
Some people haven't claimed and I can't claim. It's a cryin shame.Damn shame too. That lower looks amazing, sorry you're behind enemy lines.
Can't believe they haven't come back yet. What a waste of awesome parts that were generously donated by the great sponsors here. These definitely need to go to good homes for some epic builds.
Sent from the center of the universe!
Seems crazy doesn't it??
BAD ASS installed. Thank you so much WEVO, Battle Arms and all the other sponsors!
Crappy phone pic
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10364004_10154091915390720_5380882535900212024_n.j pg
mustangfreek
11 May 2014, 02:47
Sweet!!
Good to see the stuff going to people who are gonna use it !!!
Oh and.......I'M In .....[:D]
UWone77
11 May 2014, 07:14
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
Computalotapus
11 May 2014, 07:16
Good luck to all that submit a description!
Airborne_EWO
11 May 2014, 08:05
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
I am building my wife an AR and it would find a great home on a matched Noveske N4 lower and upper. It will probably wind up as a SBR (thinking 12.5 w/ a KX5) in sniper gray ( or some other gray) after a good breakin and long wait for a stamp.
Sent from the center of the universe!
Ride4frnt
11 May 2014, 09:16
If I won the parallax rail I would use it on my 6.8 SPC upper build that I plan to build after I finish my Seekins/Rainier 18" build.
Likely it would sit on top of the lower for my 18" build which is a billet Seekins lower with a Geissele SSA-E and a Luth-AR stock.
Parallax was actually the rail I was originally going to go with, but when I saw pics of the Rainier force rail I couldn't resist.
Aragorn
11 May 2014, 09:23
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
I would put in on a creme dela creme rifle for general purpose usage against zombies, orcs, space aliens, dark elves, and telemarketers. I would have it blessed by a priest with holy water to sanctify it for its mission, and it would eventually join the ranks of legendary weapons such as Excalibur and Mjonir. In its days off it would find itself on a beach, caressed in the soft hands of a beautiful bikini clad woman and enjoying an umbrella drink.....when not on loan to a Delta Force guy or SEAL in need.
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
Well, I've only got the one AR at the moment but I've got a stripped lower I've been wanting to build into an SPR(ish) rifle. Use my UBR stock for it and the Parallax rail would be hot.
FortTom
11 May 2014, 12:44
I would:
End World Hunger
Bring about World Peace
And do a full Nude photo shoot for the WEVO June Centerfold layout (free of course) issue.
Did I say I would end world hunger?
FT
Seems crazy doesn't it??
BAD ASS installed. Thank you so much WEVO, Battle Arms and all the other sponsors!
Outstanding....thanks for posting your photo!
ShiskaBob
11 May 2014, 20:53
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
I'd use it on my 14.5" 300 aac build. I'd permanently extend to 16" with a tri-lug mount (for a future ISIS-2 suppressor). A2 upper and a PRI fixed front. All on a forged lower with the NEA Compact Carbine Stock system. Luckily the stock and A2 upper are already gray.
hunt_ak
11 May 2014, 21:48
For those interested in the Parallax Rail,
Write down what you plan to put it on, and I'll pick a new winner. No random drawing, just plain 'ol my discretion.... which maybe good or may not be so good.
I'll put it on the build that will accompany the VG6 muzzle device! :D
I'm thinking an SBR!
mustangfreek
12 May 2014, 01:14
OK , i'll play...if i can...also is this the keymod or non keymd ffssr?
Well, have looked hard at this rail , fondled it at rainer arms one day and like how it felt in the hand,and i like the sleekness and simplistic part and similiar to the rev in that i like my rev rail, just seems a little too tall, as this would be slimmer.And a better fit for non monkey arms or hands..lol... Well Have 2 builds next in my head
both 16" builds
rainier lower for a lonely rainier upper i have, with a epsilon or lantac brake (never tried either yet but want to)
Something like the sionics 16" barrels.-seen many good reviews and price wise is nice..That is if there still 159 or $169..
CTR or minimalist stock.
Bad-ASS short throw
Nice trigger if i can swing it....
Topped off with a vortex 1-4 PST and, a pro on standby
Along with a cerakote job in either light/dark grey or a blackended burnt bronze, or matching receivers done in same color if it can be matched. consisting of doing the rail, upper/lower, buffer tube, and maybe a few small pieces,
Other build would be similiar just another color scheme or kyrptec job and all god stuff
And FT...no frickin nudies old man!!!!...lol...
Battle Cock
12 May 2014, 10:10
I give FT my vote!
Battle Cock
12 May 2014, 10:57
...but only because I'm in the market for new ways to torture my enemies.
camomike
12 May 2014, 16:45
Honestly that rail really doesn't appeal to me. Mind you, I'm not knocking it; it's just not my style. If I had it, it would probably end up in my parts bin. Then get brought out and passed on as an "I told you so" piece when my friend's 15" ATI free float splits on him.....
Not that my opinion matters much, but Aragorn would get my vote. If not for the description alone, but also for the fact he's enough of a nerd to know Thor's hammers name'.... [BD]
FortTom
12 May 2014, 17:15
OK , i'll play...if i can...also is this the keymod or non keymd ffssr?
And FT...no frickin nudies old man!!!!...lol...
Well, if that's the way you feel about it, and since I already won one, the heck with it, I'm out!:P
FT
mustangfreek
12 May 2014, 17:42
Well, if that's the way you feel about it, and since I already won one, the heck with it, I'm out!:P
FT
Lol....
UWone77
12 May 2014, 20:33
Just a quick update...
1 VG6 Compensator and the Dahmer Arms Billet Grips maybe up for grabs again... ;)
Soisauss
12 May 2014, 20:39
Just a quick update...
1 VG6 Compensator and the Dahmer Arms Billet Grips maybe up for grabs again... ;)
Say what??!?! do ppl sign up for the event and abandon it?!?!
UWone77
12 May 2014, 20:42
Say what??!?! do ppl sign up for the event and abandon it?!?!
I think it's more of... people sign in, enter, and then never log in again to see if they won. To me it's like buying a lotto ticket, but never bothering to check if it was a winner. You snooze, you lose. I think a full 7 days to claim your prize is fair.
I'm thinking that instead of redrawing, it's just time to reward the long time participating members.
Aragorn
12 May 2014, 20:46
I think it's more of... people sign in, enter, and then never log in again to see if they won. To me it's like buying a lotto ticket, but never bothering to check if it was a winner. You snooze, you lose. I think a full 7 days to claim your prize is fair.
I'm thinking that instead of redrawing, it's just time to reward the long time participating members.
Certainly sounds fair.
FortTom
12 May 2014, 20:52
I think it's more of... people sign in, enter, and then never log in again to see if they won. To me it's like buying a lotto ticket, but never bothering to check if it was a winner. You snooze, you lose. I think a full 7 days to claim your prize is fair.
I'm thinking that instead of redrawing, it's just time to reward the long time participating members.
That or they're waiting for you to spoon feed their prizes to them. Jeez, some folks just don't appreciate diddly squat. These aren't trinkets, they're damned nice prizes.
FT
UWone77
12 May 2014, 21:04
That or they're waiting for you to spoon feed their prizes to them. Jeez, some folks just don't appreciate diddly squat. These aren't trinkets, they're damned nice prizes.
FT
FT,
You crack me up brother.
You know what else is funny? Making sure mustangfreek gets nothing... [:D]
Thanks to Ranier Arms and all the other top-quality vendors for their generosity, and congratulations to WEVO. I need an upper and BCG to complete a 3 gun build. Now I gotta head over to Ranier to shop barrels. Awesome. I never win anything, very pleasant surprise.
mustangfreek
13 May 2014, 00:15
That or they're waiting for you to spoon feed their prizes to them. Jeez, some folks just don't appreciate diddly squat. These aren't trinkets, they're damned nice prizes.
FT
You tell em FT...lol...its true though, people sign up and never come back, happens on all kinds of sites...
FT,
You know what else is funny? Making sure mustangfreek gets nothing... [:D]
[crazy]......Your not very nice.........Still havenet seen my trigger show up yet....lol.....[:D]
I would:
End World Hunger
Bring about World Peace
And do a full Nude photo shoot for the WEVO June Centerfold layout (free of course) issue.
Did I say I would end world hunger?
FT
Good lord I just peed a little reading this comment. you have my vote weirdo 😉
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I think it's more of... people sign in, enter, and then never log in again to see if they won. To me it's like buying a lotto ticket, but never bothering to check if it was a winner. You snooze, you lose. I think a full 7 days to claim your prize is fair.
I'm thinking that instead of redrawing, it's just time to reward the long time participating members.
People are crazy, this was a huge giveaway and I was pretty excited to follow it.
Good luck to all the long time members!
What's a long time member?
I would:
End World Hunger
Bring about World Peace
And do a full Nude photo shoot for the WEVO June Centerfold layout (free of course) issue.
Did I say I would end world hunger?
FT
I would pose with FortTom.
FortTom
13 May 2014, 15:17
Good lord I just peed a little reading this comment. you have my vote weirdo 😉
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Making people pee...... "that's what I dooooo............." People don't try this at home, I'm an expert.
FT.
FortTom
13 May 2014, 15:19
I would pose with FortTom.
Uhhh.... that's a BIG negative GOST.... you think I'm weird or something...[BD]
FT
I was talking back to back what were you thinking?
UWone77
13 May 2014, 20:51
Got most of the prizes shipped out.
Stickman prints will probably be ready at the end of the month.
Hmac, since you replied last night, did not get your package off in time. Next week will be the next opportunity for me since I'm stepping out of town.
Who else wants to win a prize again? Got a few more left overs [:D]
Ride4frnt
13 May 2014, 20:55
Got most of the prizes shipped out.
Stickman prints will probably be ready at the end of the month.
Hmac, since you replied last night, did not get your package off in time. Next week will be the next opportunity for me since I'm stepping out of town.
Who else wants to win a prize again? Got a few more left overs [:D]
You've done enough for me. I'd feel like a hog if I won another prize.
camomike
13 May 2014, 21:00
You've done enough for me. I'd feel like a hog if I won another prize.
Here here. I feel very much the same way. Kind of shocked I won anything to begin with. Especiall considering I spaced it away the last time.
Soisauss
13 May 2014, 21:25
You've done enough for me. I'd feel like a hog if I won another prize.
Sorry dude, I had too!! LOLOLOLOLOL
http://translationbiz.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/liar-liar2.png
But yeah, some people just want to be spoon fed and for that, they lose. just like you said UW, ya snooze and lose, now get outta my house ya filthy animal! (what movie? :D )
mustangfreek
14 May 2014, 00:47
IN....[:D]
hunt_ak
14 May 2014, 03:50
Someone say leftovers?! In! :D
I'm very grateful for the BAD ASS, thank you.
However, I'm IN if I'm eligible. My stripped lower needs loving.
Computalotapus
14 May 2014, 04:37
I just need you to answer my PM mwahahaha and to start the T&E program. :)
Airborne_EWO
14 May 2014, 05:08
Well I wouldn't win again, but I'd definitely like to win for a first time.
If I haven't been here long enough to be an older poster then no problem and good luck to the new winners.
Sent from the center of the universe!
Hmac, since you replied last night, did not get your package off in time. Next week will be the next opportunity for me since I'm stepping out of town.
No problem. At your convenience.
FortTom
14 May 2014, 11:52
Yeah, I'm greedy.....[:D]
FT
Aragorn
14 May 2014, 14:29
Hmm... I might just have to see how lucky I really am! Then again I'm still waiting to see if my "description" was prize worthy [:D]
henpecked
14 May 2014, 15:14
In if I"m eligible, Thanks
Battle Cock
14 May 2014, 16:17
Your leftovers are my first helping!
UWone77
16 May 2014, 11:28
All of the prizes except the Stickman prints have been shipped.
RiverRat was given the San Tan Lower
Airborne_EWO was sent the other Parallax Rail
On to the next giveaway at 100k!
Computalotapus
16 May 2014, 11:34
Congrats to RiverRat and Airborne_EWO
Edit: Cause UWone77 messed up mwahahahaha
UWone77
16 May 2014, 11:39
Correction Airborne_EWO was given the rail
XACT was the winner of the Aero Upper... got confused for a few.
Airborne_EWO
16 May 2014, 11:40
Man that San Tan lower sure is sweeeet, congrats RiverRat.
Sent from the center of the universe!
Ride4frnt
16 May 2014, 11:46
All of the prizes except the Stickman prints have been shipped.
RiverRat was given the San Tan Lower
Airborne_EWO was sent the other Parallax Rail
On to the next giveaway at 100k!
Glad that lower went to someone worthy!
With any luck I'll get home tonight to a box of goodies.
Congrats RiverRat!! I just played with one of those lowers the other day and it was SWEET.
When I have cash for a billet rifle it's at the top of my part list.
Airborne_EWO, congrats to you as well!
Airborne_EWO
16 May 2014, 12:36
That's awesome. A big thank you to WEVO, sponsors, and UWone77 for doing the giveaway.
I've got a Noveske N4 chainsaw set that it will go perfect with. I will throw up some pics as soon as it gets in.
Sent from the center of the universe!
FortTom
16 May 2014, 12:51
Congrat's Airborne and RiverRat. Those are some pretty awesome prizes for sure!
FT
RiverRat
16 May 2014, 13:35
Thanks much guys! I was shocked senseless when I heard the San Tan was coming my way. I can't wait to build it out and try their integrated ambi controls. I've already started the search for a billet upper that will echo the beveled, unbossed top edge of the receiver, beyond that I'm not yet sure where this design will head. There will be a build thread as I start to finalize bits for it.
I want to echo all the gratitude already expressed to WEVO, our admins (UWone77 in particular), the giveaway sponsors and the members of the board. It's pretty rare to have an online community like this one has - and I really appreciate everyone who helps keep it worth visiting.
Ride4frnt
16 May 2014, 13:54
Thanks much guys! I was shocked senseless when I heard the San Tan was coming my way. I can't wait to build it out and try their integrated ambi controls. I've already started the search for a billet upper that will echo the beveled, unbossed top edge of the receiver, beyond that I'm not yet sure where this design will head. There will be a build thread as I start to finalize bits for it.
I want to echo all the gratitude already expressed to WEVO, our admins (UWone77 in particular), the giveaway sponsors and the members of the board. It's pretty rare to have an online community like this one has - and I really appreciate everyone who helps keep it worth visiting.
Fairly certain San Tan is in the process of making uppers...
Edit: yes, they certainly are. Photo from their Instagram
http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s374/blue94dc4/72040363-18F0-47E6-BB8B-A5067C52E43A_zps5pjej137.png
camomike
16 May 2014, 17:24
Received my barrel today, Thanks again WEVO, UWone77 and Rainier! Looks absolutely awesome, and is begging to be put in a matched NiB receiver set. But, like any giddy little school girl getting a new piece of the barbie play set I got overly excited.....
So this happened.....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/Michael_Camo_Lohman/DSC_0260_zpsdc8002ea.jpg
Leaned my DMR up against my safe door... turned to put my wife's carbine up for comparison... weight of the rifle swung the door the rest of the way open... and someone loses and eye piece...[bash]
At least it happened in front of the wife, So when I tell her I need to buy new glass she won't yell too much.[BD]
partsguy
16 May 2014, 17:27
Received and installed. Thanks again. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/bu7eha5u.jpg
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mustangfreek
17 May 2014, 02:44
Congrats again everyone and hats off to the wevo crew..some awesome goodies given away!!
Keep the pics coming of the parts, that almost always equals to a new build.....[:D]
Received and installed. Thanks again.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/bu7eha5u.jpg
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Looks great on your rifle. Congrats.
Received and installed. Thanks again. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/bu7eha5u.jpg
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Need to see the rest of this rifle.
Aragorn
17 May 2014, 14:05
Congrats guys! Eagerly awaiting my Rainer Arms package [:D]
The Rainier stripped upper and BCG arrived today...thanks to Uwone for such prompt shipping. Both items are beautifully finished and appear to be top quality, just as I'd ever expect from Rainier. Thanks to Rainier, WEVO, and Uwone. Still amazed that I won something that I needed so badly.
partsguy
18 May 2014, 06:24
Need to see the rest of this rifle.
I'll post to the "explain your build" thread when I get some better pics.
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UWone77
18 May 2014, 15:24
I'll post to the "explain your build" thread when I get some better pics.
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partsguy,
Looks great! You can't go wrong with a Billet Mega Set with a Geissele Trigger, Ambi Mag release, and a UBR. Looks like that build was begging for the BAD-ASS! I've got a similiar build finished, using a Mega Set, BAD-CASS, ACT Trigger, and a UBR.
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/IMG_1908_zps4834a11d.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/IMG_1908_zps4834a11d.jpg.html)
Slippers
20 May 2014, 12:32
Ooooo. Look what arrived. :)
Thinking about a 14.5" midlength with the Geissele MK1 13.5" that should be here later this week. A5 extension, ALG QMS to round it off. Although the CMT upper matches up so well with the Centurion CMR. Choices, choices.
http://i.imgur.com/uKBIUvQ.jpg
Ride4frnt
20 May 2014, 13:17
Got my cmt upper in the mail today as well.
Ooooo. Look what arrived. :)
Thinking about a 14.5" midlength with the Geissele MK1 13.5" that should be here later this week. A5 extension, ALG QMS to round it off. Although the CMT upper matches up so well with the Centurion CMR. Choices, choices.
http://i.imgur.com/uKBIUvQ.jpg
NICE!
It's cool to see the winners posting their winnings...keep it coming.
FortTom
20 May 2014, 17:15
It's cool to see the winners posting their winnings...keep it coming.
Browcs,
I won a parallax keymod hand guard. I'd like to post a pic, but I have a point n shoot crappy camera. It wouldn't do any justice to the prize, at all. Thinking about a digital D3200, but for now, I just have to pay homage to the vendor, Parallax, and the staff here at WEVO, for the great prize. I will shoot a pic at my prize, but I really don't think it would do justice for the hand guard. That, the sorry point 'N shoot, is why I almost hate to take a pic. This forum is full of hard core photographers, and my shot would almost be an insult, as far as the prizes go.
FT
Slippers
20 May 2014, 18:02
Browcs,
I won a parallax keymod hand guard. I'd like to post a pic, but I have a point n shoot crappy camera. It wouldn't do any justice to the prize, at all. Thinking about a digital D3200, but for now, I just have to pay homage to the vendor, Parallax, and the staff here at WEVO, for the great prize. I will shoot a pic at my prize, but I really don't think it would do justice for the hand guard. That, the sorry point 'N shoot, is why I almost hate to take a pic. This forum is full of hard core photographers, and my shot would almost be an insult, as far as the prizes go.
FT
The only way to get better is to take lots of photos, experiment, and learn how to set up shots and light them correctly. Give your P&S camera to stickman, uwone77, or any of the other great photographers on this forum and they'll still churn out amazing images. You'd be surprised how often people purchase a $2000+ DSLR, shoot in Auto, then wonder why their pictures don't look much different than their $150 P&S.
My mother and sister are both photographers, so I've had it drilled into me all my life that photography is 1% gear and 99% inspiration, luck, and skill. I still have a long, long way to go with my photography skills, but don't be afraid to post yours up, because everyone loves to see pictures of gear!
Ride4frnt
20 May 2014, 21:38
The only way to get better is to take lots of photos, experiment, and learn how to set up shots and light them correctly. Give your P&S camera to stickman, uwone77, or any of the other great photographers on this forum and they'll still churn out amazing images. You'd be surprised how often people purchase a $2000+ DSLR, shoot in Auto, then wonder why their pictures don't look much different than their $150 P&S.
My mother and sister are both photographers, so I've had it drilled into me all my life that photography is 1% gear and 99% inspiration, luck, and skill. I still have a long, long way to go with my photography skills, but don't be afraid to post yours up, because everyone loves to see pictures of gear!
Seconded. The only reason I ever bought a SLR is because of my schooling (graphic and web design) and taking decent photos for such tasks. That being said, it's much easier to do with an SLR because you can easily manipulate settings in the camera to get what you're looking for, but it's not needed. I know a lot of professional photographers that have a lot of photos (published and otherwise) using a point and shoot. It's all in how much time you are willing to use to set up a photo, etc.
You can take photos right now with a SLR and get the same results as you would with your point and shoot. It's how much time you want to spend to get acclimated with your personal gear to know what you need to do to make a photo turn out the way you want.
I don't consider myself a professional photographer at all, but if I'm going somewhere I know I'll be taking photos, I still carry my 10mp sony point and shoot because I know that times will come up where setting up for a shot you would normally use the SLR for will come and go before you ever get yourself setup to take said photo.
Sidebar: I'm so glad you guys on here are welcome to conversation like this, because I know of forums that would be like "oh that photo sucks, stick didn't take it." We are all here with a common interest. You could take a photo with your Nokia flip phone and I'd still enjoy it as much as if it was a studio job.
Stickman
20 May 2014, 22:22
Nice prizes gentlemen. Glad some good members of the forum were able to win. Keep posting the pictures.
mustangfreek
21 May 2014, 02:09
Browcs,
I won a parallax keymod hand guard. I'd like to post a pic, but I have a point n shoot crappy camera. It wouldn't do any justice to the prize, at all. Thinking about a digital D3200, but for now, I just have to pay homage to the vendor, Parallax, and the staff here at WEVO, for the great prize. I will shoot a pic at my prize, but I really don't think it would do justice for the hand guard. That, the sorry point 'N shoot, is why I almost hate to take a pic. This forum is full of hard core photographers, and my shot would almost be an insult, as far as the prizes go.
FT
Post it up FT, my pics suck also..lol..
Aragorn
21 May 2014, 09:51
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y419/Machpony/0521141128_zps5d35798a.jpg
I'm no photo expert and all I have is the camera in my phone, but here you go!
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y419/Machpony/0521141128_zps5d35798a.jpg
I'm no photo expert and all I have is the camera in my phone, but here you go!
Better than nothing (the camera). Awesome prize. Congrats!
UWone77
21 May 2014, 23:43
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y419/Machpony/0521141128_zps5d35798a.jpg
I'm no photo expert and all I have is the camera in my phone, but here you go!
For about a month, you can say you're the only person outside of Rainier to own that upper.
Airborne_EWO
22 May 2014, 05:05
For about a month, you can say you're the only person outside of Rainier to own that upper.
Hey now, exclusive parts are even more awesome!
Sent from the center of the universe!
Aragorn
22 May 2014, 08:35
For about a month, you can say you're the only person outside of Rainier to own that upper.
I shall endeavor to turn it into a build worthy of such exclusion. [:D]
RiverRat
22 May 2014, 10:42
Something arrived yesterday.......
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14059288080_da4a6ef363_h.jpg
....and I still need to build a light box [bash]
FortTom
22 May 2014, 11:32
Lucky guy, congrats again!
FT
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