SWFA Wait Times

[Cannonball]

Anyone have any info on wait times for ultralights?

 

[Brontosaurus]

For how long?

I ordered early Oct. Lady on the phone said that there were 15 on backorder when I did. So I will be on the next shipment for sure. She also said it probably would be a month or so before the next shipment came in.

 

[Amos Moses]

New website as of this morning.

 

[BjornF16]

New website as of this morning.

When did the fixed 10x go HD?

...and does that mean there is a 6X HD on the way?

 

[TxLite]

When did the fixed 10x go HD?

...and does that mean there is a 6X HD on the way?

Says they have more coming 2024. But also $800 for the fixed 10 HD. Have a feeling the fixed 6 will follow suit.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

there's a 10x standard and HD. it's been that way for at least a few months.

 

[5811]

New website as of this morning.

New website, new slogan, more to come in 2024.

RS finally pumped enough money into SWFA that they are going to go all Leupold on us. Order the OG models that work while you can!

 

[ljalberta]

There’s been a standard and an HD 10x for years.

 

[ChrisAU]

Order a 3-9 Feb 10th.

I since bought and got approved (a couple months ago) for a suppressor.

SWFA is worse than the ATF now.

I also can't access my account on the new site which is swell.

 

[ThatDUDE]

I was just fine living my life of optical denial until this forum. Now I can’t have a scope unless it has passed the drop tests.

 

[ChrisAU]

Talked to SWFA just now, got to create a new account in the new website but it will not port your old orders. However my 3-9 backorder is still valid.

 

[isItFallYet]

Talked to SWFA just now, got to create a new account in the new website but it will not port your old orders. However my 3-9 backorder is still valid.

Good info!

 

[GR1NCH11]

Is there still an option to backorder their optics? I was on the site yesterday and the only option was to add to wishlist for OOS items.

 

[Brontosaurus]

Is there still an option to backorder their optics? I was on the site yesterday and the only option was to add to wishlist for OOS items.

Looks like backorder is a thing of the past.
Honestly I think it's a good move for them as their ability to fulfill backorders is lacking

 

[Dobermann]

Any news on the possible upgrades to the 3-9? Or is that just a fantasy we talked ourselves into?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Any news on the possible upgrades to the 3-9? Or is that just a fantasy we talked ourselves into?

Fantasy.

 

[Marbles]

I've spent a bunch of money with SWFA over the years. I have several of their scopes and I'm a huge fan. That said, after the LO ordeal, I'm not backordering a scope from anyone. Especially a company that's recently downsized in the way they have.

A company like SWFA that does not charge your card until shipped is a pretty huge difference from a one man drop ship operation.

Optics are also not the issue, it could happen with any product, so to be logically consistent, no back orders on anything.

The better way, don't do business with people who charge months prior to delivery, that is a sign of poor business practices.

 

[Spoonbill]

I am hoping the changes include having more inventory in stock. Maybe the 2024 changes are SWFA switching manufacturing companies to have a more consistent supply of inventory.

 

[Dobermann]

Fantasy.

Do we know that for sure?

If so, then to think I didn't pick up another one during their sale because I was hoping for upgrades. Ah well ...

But I thought Ilya had hinted at upgrades a few times. Maybe it was just new models.

 

[amassi]

So the new site only has SWFA scopes and accessories.
That has to be a step in the right direction. Ditching the showroom and other brands frees up a lot of liquidity to support your SWFA line.
My greatest fear, many of their supporters on other sites constantly ask for a better reticle, likely Tacticool/PRS crowd. I really hope they don’t screw up a great reticle.
Capped windage would be nice, zero stop elevation would be nice.

Anyone know how to search trademarks? Maybe some hints about the new scopes