Confirmed The VFC HK416 is no more!

Blackspeed416 · March 24th, 2008, 12:29

I just received a reply email from VFC.

Dear Sir,

Due to Umarex getting the HK license, we are stopping to make the HK416.

Wish you understand that.

Best Regards,

Kyou

So if you want one of these master pieces crafted in Billet Aluminum get now.

Lakonian · March 24th, 2008, 12:34

Fuck Umarex. Seriously.

Blackspeed416 · March 24th, 2008, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by kos

Fuck Umarex. Seriously.

Hells fuckin yeah I chkd out their website and their guns were total shit. Why in the hell would HK sell them their license is beyond me.

Danke · March 24th, 2008, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackspeed416

Hells fuckin yeah I chkd out their website and their guns were total shit. Why in the hell would HK sell them their license is beyond me.

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Donster · March 24th, 2008, 13:08

that's depressing, i love the gun, but dont have the budget to buy one. i think id just get an SRC 416 in the future.

spl01t77 · March 24th, 2008, 13:10

buy em while you can, lol I have two on order :P

Crunchmeister · March 24th, 2008, 13:27

Umarex make excellent pellet guns, but seems that what they have available for "soft air" is just total low end stuff.

Mr Jon · March 24th, 2008, 13:28

God damnit, no hopes of an HK417 or AG416... this truely is terrible

PaCHeKo! · March 24th, 2008, 13:33

Damn... that sucks... my ultimate "too pricey for me" airsoft gun will no longer exist.

Qlong · March 24th, 2008, 13:51

Umarex = Crossman?

Sergeantmajor · March 24th, 2008, 13:54

there is always JG. i doubt they have licenses to replicate the guns they make/sell

Crunchmeister · March 24th, 2008, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qlong

Umarex = Crossman?

I'm not sure if they are or not. My Umarex pellet guns are all made in Japan. None of my Crosman guns have any markings indicating the country of manufacture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergeantmajor

there is always JG. i doubt they have licenses to replicate the guns they make/sell

I've wondered about that. JG usually don't have trademarks on their guns. The 416 is the only one one I've seen to date that has full trades. Whether they're licensed to do it or not is another issue. We all know how well copyright and trademark laws are respected in China.

Blackspeed416 · March 24th, 2008, 14:26

Mine gets heavy usage so I thinking about getting another one and just keeping it in pristine unused condition for collection sakes.

Danke · March 24th, 2008, 14:36

Umarex seems to be taking the route of going after the folks selling the unauthorized copies vs. those building them. In Europe it seems they have the full support of the police anti-counterfeiting programs. Not many dealers will want to deal with seizures or lawsuits so they simply won't place orders.

Canada's a wee bit different of course, but if no one worldwide is ordering a model then the factory will drop it from production.

Xx William xX · March 24th, 2008, 15:29

I have a VFC 416 on order with 007. It is supposed to be here at the end of the month. I can't wait until it is safely in my hands. I might be able to sleep at night again. I might have to buy a Jg as well. Not sure if I will be able to bring myself to use my VFC. Crazy isn't it.

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March 24th, 2008, 12:29	#1
Blackspeed416 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007	Confirmed The VFC HK416 is no more! I just received a reply email from VFC. Dear Sir, Due to Umarex getting the HK license, we are stopping to make the HK416. Wish you understand that. Best Regards, Kyou So if you want one of these master pieces crafted in Billet Aluminum get now. __________________ VFC HK416D 14.5RS Laylax Mode-2 Suppressor Hurricane EOTech 551 RICO Alpha 9 Tactical Light KM TN Teflon coated 6.04 barrel Stock Gearbox Systema Magnum Motor FTW!!! Phantom Ciras RS CAA 6 Position Retractable Stock S Arms M4 160rd Midcap Magazines Magpul PTS Enhanced Trigger Guard Magpul PTS MIAD Grip Kit Magpul Ranger Plates NcStar Mark III Advance Tactical Compact Scope Last edited by Blackspeed416; March 24th, 2008 at 12:34..

March 24th, 2008, 13:10	#6
spl01t77 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next door to the tax payer	buy em while you can, lol I have two on order :P __________________ Jake Hoyt: What's "wet"? Alonzo Harris: Butt-naked. Ill. Sherms. Dust. PCP. Primos. P-Dog. That's what you had. That's what you were smoking, you couldn't taste it?

March 24th, 2008, 13:27	#7
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Umarex make excellent pellet guns, but seems that what they have available for "soft air" is just total low end stuff. __________________

March 24th, 2008, 12:34	#2
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Fuck Umarex. Seriously.

March 24th, 2008, 13:08	#5
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	that's depressing, i love the gun, but dont have the budget to buy one. i think id just get an SRC 416 in the future.

March 24th, 2008, 13:28	#8
Mr Jon Trailer Park Supervisor Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg MB	God damnit, no hopes of an HK417 or AG416... this truely is terrible __________________

March 24th, 2008, 13:33	#9
PaCHeKo! Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St-Jérôme, Québec	Damn... that sucks... my ultimate "too pricey for me" airsoft gun will no longer exist. __________________ P.M.C. - Prostituée Militaire de Campagne.

March 24th, 2008, 13:51	#10
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Umarex = Crossman? __________________ Weee!

March 24th, 2008, 13:54	#11
Sergeantmajor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada	there is always JG. i doubt they have licenses to replicate the guns they make/sell __________________ "Lieutenant John Chard: The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day. Bromhead: Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast." - ZULU (1964)

March 24th, 2008, 14:26	#13
Blackspeed416 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007	Mine gets heavy usage so I thinking about getting another one and just keeping it in pristine unused condition for collection sakes. __________________ VFC HK416D 14.5RS Laylax Mode-2 Suppressor Hurricane EOTech 551 RICO Alpha 9 Tactical Light KM TN Teflon coated 6.04 barrel Stock Gearbox Systema Magnum Motor FTW!!! Phantom Ciras RS CAA 6 Position Retractable Stock S Arms M4 160rd Midcap Magazines Magpul PTS Enhanced Trigger Guard Magpul PTS MIAD Grip Kit Magpul Ranger Plates NcStar Mark III Advance Tactical Compact Scope

March 24th, 2008, 14:36	#14
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Umarex seems to be taking the route of going after the folks selling the unauthorized copies vs. those building them. In Europe it seems they have the full support of the police anti-counterfeiting programs. Not many dealers will want to deal with seizures or lawsuits so they simply won't place orders. Canada's a wee bit different of course, but if no one worldwide is ordering a model then the factory will drop it from production.

March 24th, 2008, 15:29	#15
Xx William xX Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario	I have a VFC 416 on order with 007. It is supposed to be here at the end of the month. I can't wait until it is safely in my hands. I might be able to sleep at night again. I might have to buy a Jg as well. Not sure if I will be able to bring myself to use my VFC. Crazy isn't it.

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