Massive Expansion at Wilson Combat in AR

[Kirk Freeman]

I had read the rumors of the expansion but was not aware of the scale. Massive increases in employees, square footage, new machines, unlimited overtime for machinists, manufacturing increase of 125%. WC eating 2 TONS of aluminum block per week just for AR-15 production, a younger senior process engineer, and robotic manufacturing on the way.

Simply a heroic story of a self-made man. I am impressed.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I know we have INGOers in the machining business, but would WC have just one "senior process engineer"? Or is he like a shift foreman?

Nephew asked me.

 

[foszoe]

Is that new picture from your Covid vaccination passport?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Is that new picture from your Covid vaccination passport?

No, that will be tattooed on your forehead. No headshot need for the Vaccine Passport, the chip inserted before you tat will give the Guardians all they need.

That is photo of me from my U.S. passport renewal.

 

[KG1]

Bold move. Time will tell if it’s sustainable.

 

[BugI02]

Bold move [Cotton] Time will tell if it’s sustainable. [let's see if it works out for him]

Fixy

 

[rugertoter]

Bold move. Time will tell if it’s sustainable.

Most certainly a bold move. This political situation we are in right now, is a sketchy proposition for a manufacturer.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Dont do that. Pick a better word that doesnt look like "explosion" next time.

With all the death and destruction lately (tower collapse in FL, The YUUUUGE industrial fire in WI, etc) my brain read "Massive explosion at..."

But good for them anyway.

 

[tude]

Dont do that. Pick a better word that doesnt look like "explosion" next time.

With all the death and destruction lately (tower collapse in FL, The YUUUUGE industrial fire in WI, etc) my brain read "Massive explosion at..."

But good for them anyway.

That's what I read, too

 

[yote hunter]

Impressive, just wonder if the cost will come down over time ?
Understand they need to recoup the cost of the expansion as of now but with the increase of product they should be able to sell them cheaper over time.

 

[Backpacker]

That's what I read, too

Me too.

 

[Chippp1961]

Me too.

Ditto

 

[DadSmith]

I wonder if they are going for a Government contract? How many countries worldwide us the M4 Carbine or something similar?

 

[yote hunter]

Impressive, just wonder if the cost will come down over time ?
Understand they need to recoup the cost of the expansion as of now but with the increase of product they should be able to sell them cheaper over time.

Lol forgot to add purple :

 

[ghuns]

Impressive, just wonder if the cost will come down over time ?
Understand they need to recoup the cost of the expansion as of now but with the increase of product they should be able to sell them cheaper over time.

WC? Lower prices?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I wonder if they are going for a Government contract? How many countries worldwide us the M4 Carbine or something similar?

Government contract? Um, no. If Bill Wilson is anything, he is NOT ZiL. Colt gets the overseas gravy. Wilson has no generals at the Pentagon.

Many nations use the M4 or something similar. Best known include (off top of my head): Canada, UK, Afghanistan, Argentina, RPI, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, inter alia.

Older reference but still helpful:

Who uses the M16 / M4 / AR-15 / C7 / C8 -

The M16 has been in service for over 40 years and I did some research to see which governments now use it. I decided to create a map showing who uses the M16/M4, AR-15 (civilian version)and the C7/ C8 (Canadian version). This is what I came up with (click the image to increase the size) … Read...

www.thefirearmblog.com

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Dont do that. Pick a better word that doesnt look like "explosion" next time.

With all the death and destruction lately (tower collapse in FL, The YUUUUGE industrial fire in WI, etc) my brain read "Massive explosion at..."

But good for them anyway.

You guys need to stop projecting. Take a break from the media or something. Oh, wait, sorry, cameramonkey, lol.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

That is a wonderful photo, though. All that rich, luxurious hair...

 

[foszoe]

You weren't the only one...

Dont do that. Pick a better word that doesnt look like "explosion" next time.

With all the death and destruction lately (tower collapse in FL, The YUUUUGE industrial fire in WI, etc) my brain read "Massive explosion at..."

But good for them anyway.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

That is a wonderful photo, though. All that rich, luxurious hair...

You forgot flowing.