Chances someone will make a MKIII Sten semi auto - Page 4

dawg180 · 06-15-2010, 05:51 PM

LOL, I am in the design/manufacturing business, and ain't that the truth!

TrippHammer · 06-15-2010, 07:32 PM

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Well we originally heard mid may, and now we are in mid June...any of you guys get yours yet???

I have one that is almost completed.
Its a post dealer sample build.

FWIW
The receiver tubes are authentic looking and well worth the wait.

glhx2112 · 06-21-2010, 10:43 AM

I don't really mind if they take longer than expected to get this process up and running smoothly. I've has a couple builds take a lot longer than expected to get into my hands, and the wait was well worth it. I just wish there was a way to get a head start on processing my Form 1.

dawg180 · 07-02-2010, 10:28 AM

I am guessing we are still at the same place and no one has gotten theirs in hand yet?

SN0078 · 07-08-2010, 12:46 PM

Bump for official response, because it still looks awesome.

ecucmgt · 07-09-2010, 10:55 AM

I am glad I ordered my Mark III Semi early. I just saw this post on Wise Lite's website.

July 5, 2010

Wise Lite Arms is undergoing a restructuring of our business model. As a result of the current state of the industry, we are reevaluating our business model and the direction of our company. Until further notice, we will no longer be accepting orders through our website. All orders that have already been placed will be filled as soon as possible.

We are also no longer accepting build orders for any of our projects. If you already have a kit here, it will be completed and delivered as soon as possible. If you have placed an order but your kit is not here, your order has been cancelled.

dawg180 · 07-09-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ecucmgt

I am glad I ordered my Mark III Semi early. I just saw this post on Wise Lite's website.

July 5, 2010

Wise Lite Arms is undergoing a restructuring of our business model. As a result of the current state of the industry, we are reevaluating our business model and the direction of our company. Until further notice, we will no longer be accepting orders through our website. All orders that have already been placed will be filled as soon as possible.

We are also no longer accepting build orders for any of our projects. If you already have a kit here, it will be completed and delivered as soon as possible. If you have placed an order but your kit is not here, your order has been cancelled.

Yikes.

Guess I won't be picking up a Wiselite Sten or a Wiselite Mg42 anytime soon.

sunnybean · 07-10-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ecucmgt

I am glad I ordered my Mark III Semi early. I just saw this post on Wise Lite's website.

July 5, 2010

Wise Lite Arms is undergoing a restructuring of our business model. As a result of the current state of the industry, we are reevaluating our business model and the direction of our company. Until further notice, we will no longer be accepting orders through our website. All orders that have already been placed will be filled as soon as possible.

We are also no longer accepting build orders for any of our projects. If you already have a kit here, it will be completed and delivered as soon as possible. If you have placed an order but your kit is not here, your order has been cancelled.

Hmmmmm. I don't really know how to take that. I hope everything is okay at WLA. Richard, you still here?

**MrM4** · 07-10-2010, 12:52 PM

One of the guys from Wiselite was at UT7. SOunded like they were working on a run of some UZIs at that time.

dodging bullets · 07-10-2010, 07:44 PM

I hope they will continue to do their builds again. I sent off my sten kit a few months ago, so I'm glad I got that one in, but I've been saving up to get my Goryunov built by them as well.

nfafan · 07-12-2010, 10:30 PM

Yowza. Guess the STEn MKII pistols, MKIII carbines, and .22LR Sterlings are a dream now.

TrippHammer · 07-12-2010, 10:51 PM

FYI
Wiselite wasn't making the parts for these weapons. They were mostly subcontracted out.
The parts can be had in time. The guys who are surviving are the manufactures who deversify into the oil & gas / Medical maintenance and manufacturing business. My thoughts are that Tony is probably reorganizing & becomming more flexable in his business model.
Its very tuff times in the business. The word is Century has cut their orders by 50% and are very slow pay.
FYI
The semi auto Polish PPS-43 is being made overseas for 50% of the cost it would cost to reproduce a copy of the weapon here in the states.
Its hard to stay in business when the competition is selling guns at $325 when you have $600 in yours.

The word on the street is that the Romanian and Polish companies who are making these weapons (PPS etc.) (IO Imports)are launching new models that would put all these boutique manufactures out of business.

Just my $.02 worth

dawg180 · 08-01-2010, 10:16 PM

Monthly update? Anyone get theirs yet?

Kinda kicking myself for not getting my Sten kit in when i had the chance...

sunnybean · 08-01-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dawg180

Monthly update? Anyone get theirs yet?

Kinda kicking myself for not getting my Sten kit in when i had the chance...

No sign of mine yet. I emailed WLA a few weeks ago but never got a response....

Starting to turn blue from holding my breath.

Traveler · 08-02-2010, 09:41 AM

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I emailed WLA a few weeks ago but never got a response....

I sent them an email also. No reply. Makes me wonder......

dawg180 · 08-02-2010, 06:08 PM

FYI, their phone nuymber isn't listed on the website, but it is posted a couple of times here on the forum, if you guys want it I can dig it up for you.

Maybe it is a good thing I didn't send my kit off to them...

StooperZero · 08-02-2010, 06:08 PM

I'm making my own.

glhx2112 · 08-11-2010, 10:38 AM

I just received a call from Wise Lite, My Sten is done, and they are now billing me for it, and shipping it to my FFL holder via Fedex tomorrow (11 Aug).

StooperZero · 08-11-2010, 02:35 PM

Can we get pics of the guts ???

jfg_4 · 08-27-2010, 11:01 PM

Bump for pics of the bolt and any view of the fire control.
I just got my wiselite receiver from weaponeer but need more info on how to finish the build!

07-09-2010, 10:55 AM	#66
ecucmgt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Glad I ordered mine early I am glad I ordered my Mark III Semi early. I just saw this post on Wise Lite's website. July 5, 2010 Wise Lite Arms is undergoing a restructuring of our business model. As a result of the current state of the industry, we are reevaluating our business model and the direction of our company. Until further notice, we will no longer be accepting orders through our website. All orders that have already been placed will be filled as soon as possible. We are also no longer accepting build orders for any of our projects. If you already have a kit here, it will be completed and delivered as soon as possible. If you have placed an order but your kit is not here, your order has been cancelled.

07-10-2010, 12:52 PM	#69
MrM4 FFL 07/02 UZI Talk Life Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Western South Dakota Posts: 4,984 iTrader: 55 / 100%	One of the guys from Wiselite was at UT7. SOunded like they were working on a run of some UZIs at that time. __________________ 2010 FUN GUN SHOOT South Dakotas Largest Machine Gun Shoot http://www.fungunshoot.com Email: deepcreekhunts@gmail.com

06-15-2010, 05:51 PM	#61
dawg180 Ar-15 Guru, Uzi Novice Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 / 100%	LOL, I am in the design/manufacturing business, and ain't that the truth!

06-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#63
glhx2112 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't really mind if they take longer than expected to get this process up and running smoothly. I've has a couple builds take a lot longer than expected to get into my hands, and the wait was well worth it. I just wish there was a way to get a head start on processing my Form 1.

07-02-2010, 10:28 AM	#64
dawg180 Ar-15 Guru, Uzi Novice Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I am guessing we are still at the same place and no one has gotten theirs in hand yet?

07-08-2010, 12:46 PM	#65
SN0078 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bump for official response, because it still looks awesome.

07-10-2010, 07:44 PM	#70
dodging bullets Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I hope they will continue to do their builds again. I sent off my sten kit a few months ago, so I'm glad I got that one in, but I've been saving up to get my Goryunov built by them as well.

07-12-2010, 10:30 PM	#71
nfafan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 230 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yowza. Guess the STEn MKII pistols, MKIII carbines, and .22LR Sterlings are a dream now.

07-12-2010, 10:51 PM	#72
TrippHammer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,396 iTrader: 7 / 100%	FYI Wiselite wasn't making the parts for these weapons. They were mostly subcontracted out. The parts can be had in time. The guys who are surviving are the manufactures who deversify into the oil & gas / Medical maintenance and manufacturing business. My thoughts are that Tony is probably reorganizing & becomming more flexable in his business model. Its very tuff times in the business. The word is Century has cut their orders by 50% and are very slow pay. FYI The semi auto Polish PPS-43 is being made overseas for 50% of the cost it would cost to reproduce a copy of the weapon here in the states. Its hard to stay in business when the competition is selling guns at $325 when you have $600 in yours. The word on the street is that the Romanian and Polish companies who are making these weapons (PPS etc.) (IO Imports)are launching new models that would put all these boutique manufactures out of business. Just my $.02 worth

08-01-2010, 10:16 PM	#73
dawg180 Ar-15 Guru, Uzi Novice Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Monthly update? Anyone get theirs yet? Kinda kicking myself for not getting my Sten kit in when i had the chance...

08-02-2010, 06:08 PM	#76
dawg180 Ar-15 Guru, Uzi Novice Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 / 100%	FYI, their phone nuymber isn't listed on the website, but it is posted a couple of times here on the forum, if you guys want it I can dig it up for you. Maybe it is a good thing I didn't send my kit off to them...

08-02-2010, 06:08 PM	#77
StooperZero Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,182 iTrader: 30 / 100%	I'm making my own.

08-11-2010, 10:38 AM	#78
glhx2112 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just received a call from Wise Lite, My Sten is done, and they are now billing me for it, and shipping it to my FFL holder via Fedex tomorrow (11 Aug).

08-11-2010, 02:35 PM	#79
StooperZero Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,182 iTrader: 30 / 100%	Can we get pics of the guts ???

08-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#80
jfg_4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bump for pics of the bolt and any view of the fire control. I just got my wiselite receiver from weaponeer but need more info on how to finish the build!