Wow. I cannot believe how many of you are dropping like flies on this!

I mean, I could understand if you had no or little money already down on this much anticipated item and then suddenly couldn't afford the rest in a lump sum payment. Things happen, finances change. Can't afford petrol for the car, or enough food for the family? By all means, cancel your order and get your money back. Know your priorities.

But to cancel simply because you cannot wait any longer? That just seems a little silly to me, especially in regards to such a long awaited holy grail to our collections. Perhaps if we were dealing with an unscrupulous individual making pulse rifles in his basement, or even a company that has had a less than stellar record (like Icons) -- then I could understand. It's better to get some of your money back rather than none at all. That I get. But unless someone has heard something that I haven't, I have no reason to add my name to the list of drop outs.

I will be honest though... if these items are indeed being produced in China, the whole recent crackdown with China Customs does bother me a little. I don't know what the letter of the law is on replica firearms exported from China, but the whole situation over there does seem a bit sticky right now.

Regardless, I'm still on the list for a Brown Bess version with 3 of my 4 payments already made. I'm definitely a patient man, and continue to watch with anticipation when that last payment is made from my credit card.

However, if for any reason the release of this pulse rifle is pushed back to Christmas of 2010, I will give them until January 1st 2011 before requesting a cancellation and credit.

I've been waiting for aluminium shrouds for far too long.

well i guess its a good thing i don't have to justify my actions to you.

you will see about 900 factories producing 125cc-250 yamahas and hondas,lol.

Okay update time Guys!

Here are the first shrouds from the molds - yes aluminum!

To answer a few posts I have seen;

1. I have the only proto. Anyone who says they have seen one & it is "falling to pieces" is, should we say "misinformed".

2. Delays have been due to the length of time taken to get the molds for the shrouds right. Not due to QC issues, rejecting molds, Alien abductions etc..

3. We are looking at having these ready to ship in approx 3 months from now. I know it is much later than advertised, but that is a result of attempting something never done before. Fiberglass shrouds could have been produced 6 months ago.....but we want aluminum, right?

That's about all for now.

Mark

Sidewinder, I see seam lines indicating that there are two halves. I also noticed what looks like a mag base in the middle of the lower shroud.

Edit, they all have them so my guess it that it is some sort of mold plug or key.