Recon Cigars Anyone know about these?

[Wharf Rat]

You could bid in the upcoming auction here and probably get a better cigar.

[Ciro]

Definitly look cool and the box looks great, but if they taste like a$$ I'll save my $ for something better.

[Ncpsycho]

Also I believe the owner is an ex marine so I would imagine he's not donating a penny a cigar

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by jonboy

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

Welcome to Cigar Asylum. Are you here for our cigar community or have you just signed up to post the link?

Just curious.

[lenguamor]

Gimmicks come and go. Gimmicks that also happen to not be very good go quicker.

Scott made a good point about gluing all those cuts onto the binder; that just can't be good.

The marketing really turns me off, though, from the heavy use of military imagery and symbols to the negative ad against Cuban cigars; it's what puts me off the most aside from the prospect of all that glue.

You know, I hear a lot of *****ing about La Aurora getting a premium for their Preferido tubos, but at least with that you're getting a good cigar. What are you getting when all that torcedor labor goes into gluing all those pieces, and how much of the cigar's cost goes into that packaging? Which leaves exactly how much investment in quality tobacco and blending?

Originally Posted by lenguamor

Gimmicks come and go. Gimmicks that also happen to not be very good go quicker.

Scott made a good point about gluing all those cuts onto the binder; that just can't be good.

The marketing really turns me off, though, from the heavy use of military imagery and symbols to the negative ad against Cuban cigars; it's what puts me off the most aside from the prospect of all that glue.

You know, I hear a lot of *****ing about La Aurora getting a premium for their Preferido tubos, but at least with that you're getting a good cigar. What are you getting when all that torcedor labor goes into gluing all those pieces, and how much of the cigar's cost goes into that packaging? Which leaves exactly how much investment in quality tobacco and blending?

You make some interesting points. But I gotta tell ya, these guys mean business. All the ones I smoked and passed out to my 'aficionado' friends left me yearning for the next. I'll pit them up against any brand in the price range. They did their homework through and through. They get my vote. Besides, I've heard great things about the charity they're partnered with: Hope for the Warriors. That charity vets out their partners before getting involved with them...Happy smoking boys!

[T.G]

Originally Posted by innovator

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

Originally Posted by innovator

You make some interesting points. But I gotta tell ya, these guys mean business. All the ones I smoked and passed out to my 'aficionado' friends left me yearning for the next. I'll pit them up against any brand in the price range. They did their homework through and through. They get my vote. Besides, I've heard great things about the charity they're partnered with: Hope for the Warriors. That charity vets out their partners before getting involved with them...Happy smoking boys!

Originally Posted by innovator

I checked them out and they do work with the National Guard in addition to being corporate partner to Hope for the Warriors. For a for-profit business, there seems to be a lot charitable work being done... Bravo! Recon Cigars. I support them.

I'm curious, do they pay you in cigars for your efforts as a shill or did you actually sign up here to become part of the community?

[Ranger_B]

I dont know if you are affiliated with recon or not. If you are you are not doing them a service right now. As said before this is not a forum that will appreciate a sales pitch. If you want to truly participate here and contribute to conversations on cigars then you would be smart to go introduce your self and let us know more about yourself. Jumping in on a conversation after searching for negative comments about a product is no way to make an entrance here. In this forum a cigar is going to stand on its merits not its advertising. I can appreciate a former Marine who was wounded providing our freedom but he still will not get a pass if his cigars suck. I for one have not tried this cigar yet and at the price I probably wont. I do wish this cigar and every cigar luck as long as it is worth the time to smoke it.

[icehog3]

Checked out the Faceb@@k page that was linked earlier in the thread. Lots of T&A, a few fancy cars and motorcycles, and just about nothing about cigars. To me, that screams all hype and zero substance, but hey, that's my perception.

[dubleuhb]

Dunno, 12 bucks a stick/box price is kinda high, especially for an initial entry into the market (as far as I know). When I first seen these a while back my first thought was
''gimmick'', I could see picking up a few for the novelty at say a buck and a half, just enough so they can cover the cost of the tube.

[joeobx]

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco

[bvilchez]

Originally Posted by joeobx

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco

Are you a follower of the rule of 3?

[357]

Originally Posted by joeobx

Hey....give the guy a break. They are probably great cigars if you age them for 3 yrs in one of those fantastic humidors you can buy at Co$tco

I heard if you age them in that Costco humidor they'll turn to 24K gold right around the 3 year mark.

[pnoon]

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[sevans105]

Kinda back to the topic I originally started....any members of CA (more than a week anyway) happen to have actually smoked one of these sticks? I'll probably get ONE for novelty sake (heck, I bought a box of PVNISHERs) But if they are decent, I'll pick up a few to send to overseas friends.

Anyone volunteering to be the guinea pig?

[cjhalbrooks]

I plain to buy one and only one when I am over seas. I will post my findings. But it might be a few months

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

I plain to buy one and only one when I am over seas. I will post my findings. But it might be a few months

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by sevans105

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

But just think, you get to see all those great pictures of T&A.

[44stampede]

Originally Posted by sevans105

Just checked the website...minimum order of 3. At 12 bucks a pop...not counting shipping...I'm not sure how excited I am to be the guinea pig on this one. I can get some damn nice cigars for 50 bucks. Anyone else with extra cash willing to bite?

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