Anyone else having issues waiting on their firearm from Springfield? I ordered a Saint Victor AR Pistol, through GT Distributors in Austin, TX, about 8 weeks ago and was just told to wait to hear back from them. I know wait times for firearms has been longer due to the "Rona" but this is my first Springfield so I'm not too sure what the "normal" wait time would be.
Wait time for a new Saint Victor AR Pistol??
- Thread starter Mark P
- Start date
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I will say this as a blanket statement:
all industries have massive delays. I’m in beverage. Aluminum, cans, glass, wheat, hops, you name it, its delayed. Same with materials for firearms. I have beverage orders cancelled daily due to lack of ability to get us
folks have to remember 1 thing:
Covid rules vary from country to country and state to state. Lots of industries are working at 25% workforce. Some industries had to close plants altogether.
you can throw any ETA’s out the window. Its not Springfield's fault the metal goods are delayed. Its not the gun stores fault the Springfield order is delayed.
all industries have massive delays. I’m in beverage. Aluminum, cans, glass, wheat, hops, you name it, its delayed. Same with materials for firearms. I have beverage orders cancelled daily due to lack of ability to get us
folks have to remember 1 thing:
Covid rules vary from country to country and state to state. Lots of industries are working at 25% workforce. Some industries had to close plants altogether.
you can throw any ETA’s out the window. Its not Springfield's fault the metal goods are delayed. Its not the gun stores fault the Springfield order is delayed.
I agree on the reason(s) for delays. Time for industries/businesses, especially ones located in this nation, to open up and get back to what they do.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Most folks do. Some governors in certain states do not.
100%
BET7
Ronin
I don't think it matters what firearm manufacture one orders a firearm from. Case in point: I just ordered from my LGS two Smith & Wessons. A Performance Center 10.5 bbl 500 Magnum revolver and a M&P M2.0 .45 Sub Compact (I already own the same in 9mm & 40, so I wanted to complete the set
). I was told by the Sales person, "Expect to wait between 4-6 months at the earliest" I'm in no hurry, so I'll wait patiently. I've been somewhat searching at gun show & stores for the 45 for 2 years, and the 500 just recently. So far no luck on either, so I ordered and didn't have to deposit any money.So as others have said @Mark P , it can come in a few days, or several more weeks/months. It also depends how large the distributor your order is placed through, as larger ones get models more readily. In anycase, Good Luck.
So... I called SA 2 weeks ago to inquire about the availability of firearms shown in their NRA instructor catalog. I was told by the lead rep that there is currently a 4 month wait on all SA Firearms if the new order is ordered directly from SA.
Basically, if you need the item sooner than that, then you need to 1) either find one currently in stock or 2) find a dealer who already has an existing order with items not spoken for... their items could literally show up on their doorstep anytime from SA. I did this and literally, my SA firearm showed up within a week once I found a dealer with an existing order.
Basically, if you need the item sooner than that, then you need to 1) either find one currently in stock or 2) find a dealer who already has an existing order with items not spoken for... their items could literally show up on their doorstep anytime from SA. I did this and literally, my SA firearm showed up within a week once I found a dealer with an existing order.
dadoser
Elite
I have a Saint Edge Pistol on back order from my LGS. They ordered direct from Springfield and have had SA product trickling in. This was early July. I emailed SA customer service at the end of July inquiring about back ordered wait times and got a quick, professional reply from Angie. She said (on July 30th) - "We have been quoting up to 90 days." Hoping...fingers crossed...to have my hands on it in the next 2-3 weeks. From the post above, it sounds like demand is pushing that back to 4 months. glad I ordered in July.
Pandemic, social unrest, influx of new firearms owners, combined with uncertain election year - this has to be the highest demand/lowest supply firearms market that I am aware of historically in the U.S. Crazy times.
Pandemic, social unrest, influx of new firearms owners, combined with uncertain election year - this has to be the highest demand/lowest supply firearms market that I am aware of historically in the U.S. Crazy times.
Yes, it’s strange times. I was one of those gun owners who said that I’d never buy an AR.
Then 2020 happened.
And I realized that I needed an AR.
I am fortunate that I was able to find both a new AR and some ammo for it. I almost waited too long.
Drumnbass411
Alpha
Hey man, curious if you’ve received that Saint Edge yet? I ordered one in July as well, and I’m still waiting (Jan 19th). I’m getting to the point where I don’t know if I want to wait much longer, although I’ve waited this long already.
dadoser
Elite
Yes. My LGS got it in for me Friday 1/15/21 and I picked it up Saturday. for me it was just over an 8 month wait - requested 5/11/20. Not sure if the one they finally got for me came direct from SA or one of their distributors. I think you should get it - soon. Another person posted they ordered one in August and it should be in later this week. I think a large group of SA AR's are hitting now.
Drumnbass411
Alpha
That really is music to my ears. I was starting to get worried, especially with the potential of anti-gun laws that may be coming up. I guess I’ll keep waiting. “Love is patient”
Thanks for the reply!
Bassbob
Emissary
I did the same thing.
Per the topic, I have ordered a bunch of stuff lately. If it's in stock I'm getting it in a couple days. I wouldn't preorder anything from anybody.
ddeuce22
Professional
I ordered a P320 X5 Legion from GT in Austin, TX early February and have not heard a peep about it since. That's just the way things are right now. Long waits, everything is delayed.
Drumnbass411
Alpha
Hang in there man. I finally got my edge after 8 months. I was getting discouraged too and almost went to my LGS to get my money back. Definitely worth the wait.