I recently ordered 2 guns from shay at akai customs. I ordered a open v8 custom 38sc and a limited .40. I did do a lot of research before purchase and everything that I have heard about akai is first class. I am waiting as well and find the days and weeks to be long. I have not heard of any bad experiences with akai thats why I went with Him. Plus the guns are just beautiful, you have to admit.
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I am also waiting on my taran tactical m2 to be completed, it has been just as hard to get a completion date. My take is it is getting really busy with the good gun builders out there and you,have to wait so get in line now. Its like ice cream at disneyworld. If you want it , you have to get in line, but they deliver everytime. Most reputable gun builders are the same. Get in line but they will deliver everytime, just the time might be a little flexable. Lol.