Tactical Armor Group bumpers?

[WUzombies]

I wouldn't even use the D-ring mounts on that Durango... Those welds look as cold as a witches tit.

No penetration, beads on the surface...those will rip out with any loading!

 

[Martinjmpr]

There's a reason TAG F/K/A Kennesaw Mountain gets lots of attention: Their prices are very low compared to competitors. I guess the photos of those welds show why. This is a great example of "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is."

 

[Martinjmpr]

Interesting that there's so much negative press on this company and yet they still seem to be around.

 

[WUzombies]

Interesting that there's so much negative press on this company and yet they still seem to be around.

Same with SOE but they're booming, except that SOE makes a quality product even if they treat their customers like d***s.

 

[rayra]

Synchronicity

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1780994_if_welding_could_be_considered_sex__this_would_be_it.html

 

[snowblind]

Art

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/...cking-patterns-of-molten-metal-between-pipes/










Matt

 

[P2W]

Synchronicity

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1780994_if_welding_could_be_considered_sex__this_would_be_it.html

Those welds are sooooo sexy, I'ld clear coat 'em!

 

[ripperj]

Lots of hours under the hood to get welds like that.

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[F40]

Completely different kind of weld than the tag bumpers... Mig vs Tig. Tag bumpers may even by flux core under all that epoxy.

 

[RememberTheFallen]

Same with SOE but they're booming, except that SOE makes a quality product even if they treat their customers like d***s.

You talking about SOE as in Special Operations Equipment?

 

[WUzombies]

You talking about SOE as in Special Operations Equipment?

Yeah. If you follow them on social media you see some epically bad customer service, although it is kind of funny.

As for TAG bumpers I think most people could buy a cheap Chinese MIG from Harbor Freight and pull off better welds than what has been posted here.

 

[rayra]

Completely different kind of weld than the tag bumpers... Mig vs Tig. Tag bumpers may even by flux core under all that epoxy.

lol, notsomuch. There's aspects that make a good weld that have absolutely jack to do with the delivery method. Consistent solid bead, degree of penetration, puddling, weld profile / position, etc. The TAG examples show none of them.

 

[RememberTheFallen]

Yeah. If you follow them on social media you see some epically bad customer service, although it is kind of funny.

As for TAG bumpers I think most people could buy a cheap Chinese MIG from Harbor Freight and pull off better welds than what has been posted here.

Ha, I have dealt with John Willis since being stationed at Pendleton and then seeing him with Yeager in Camden, TN. He is actually pretty good in person. ******** online. In his defense I still have a 3 point sling and wallet of his that would look new if ran thru the wash. Funny to see him mentioned.

Apples and Oranges here though. These guys have ****ty service AND a ****ty product. Just goes to show that being a good salesman is more important than being a good craftsman.

 

[Root Moose]

TAG should sell their ******** as unassembled kits. Some of their stuff looks to be decent in design, just gets ruined with bad welding.

 

[Jack Stilts]

I saw this post from one of the forum member 1984CUCV. He seemed very pleased with a bumper from RLC Welding. I think I am going to give them a try for a M1009 I am working on. He has some good pictures. Theres at least one good reference:ylsmoke:. PM him, maybe that will be a good lead for you.

James at RLC is a great guy to work with. I have not heard one negative review about his quality (solid), communication (excellent) and timing (less than Shrock). He's no-nonsense, easy to work with, and creates a great product. I have two bumpers he's made and I'm very pleased!