WOuld like to get the opinion of the members (specially those from the Philippines) on how you guys buy part abroad? I'm sure majority does it via the web, what sites do you go. some news got to me that you can get it through ADAC But then there are some regulations still to be made?

John, your getting quite a number of Filipino enthusiast in this forum!!!

good post idea. I too would like to know more about overseas buying, as there are a lot of suppliers out of the US.

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Sam, and I thought all the parts one would dream of are concentrated in the US

You should not buy parts of broads. They are very difficult to put together, and the parts don't work right if you use them individually.


Did I read this post right?

Never mind.

ML

Customs do not allow any gun parts to the Philippines. There are some oversights but I think you won't take the risk.

I used to buy parts from friends who travel abroad as merchant marines, or Aircrews for passenger airlines particularly in the US. After 9/11 my friend, who is an F/A for Philippine Airlines said that it has become too risky for them to carry recognizable gun parts like triggers or beavertail safeties, but you can still send parts in Balikbayan boxes if someone you know who is returning home is willing to do so.

As for parts sent through the mail, you can still order small parts (springs and pins and sights) without problems.

The barrel, slide, frame and ammunition is another story, dont ask a friend to smuggle some for you. In the Philippines, a barrel is considered a "whole gun" and it could cause your friend some legal hassle, same with the frame, as it carries the serial number.

You can always misdeclare gun parts sent through mail, but i dont think its really a good idea.

Just my 1 peso and 48 cents worth (2 cents).


Kerwin

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that was funny!

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as long as you don't ship the barrel / frame / slide. Everything is alright ;-) customs can't tell.

Probably not a good idea to suggest people get involved with illegal activities here on the forum....

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