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So you want to buy an AR-15 - FAQs

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by Packman73, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. Mar 25, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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    You only need an FFL transfer for the lower receiver. There are two push pins that hold the upper an lower together. Takes less than 10 seconds to mate them.

    Go online and order whatever upper you like most. Then talk to a local ffl dealer about either ordering a lower or just getting one from their shop.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    An actual one would be nice, good addition for the growing collection. But a clone would work for now?
     
  3. Mar 26, 2012 at 5:53 AM
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    I found a good deal on an Olympic KSS15- floated stainless bull barrel, and it seems to be decent quality. Picked up the Sightmark Ultra for it, and have a Grip pod coming. Now I want a magnifier, and have been researching the ones that won't break me- something around $100.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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    Don't expect much from the sightmark. I've had two different ones and they were pretty weak.
    For budget optics check out primary arms. I think they have magnifiers too.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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    Yea +1 for Prumary Arms. I just bought a Micro Dot from them for my AR. It was only $80 and was at my place in less than 2 days. The dot is clear and sharp. The mount is solid too. They also sell 3x and 6x magnifiers with fixed or pivoting mounts. Too bad I cant use it for 2 more months...still overseas. :(
     
  7. Apr 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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    I'm having a hard time deciding between a fixed A2 stock and a collapsible magpul stock. I'm going to have a 20'' barrel used for range/hunting purposes. Any suggestions?
     
  8. Apr 29, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    After building a 20" rifle with the A2 stock I am wishing I would have done the collapsable stock.
    Google images of "MK12 mod 1" for some pics.
     
  9. Apr 29, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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    Those look like they have the magpul acs on them? I just don't want the rifle to look really goofy and be off centered. My old man has a 20" with the stock bushmaster colapsable stock and it looks weird and is off centered by a lot.
     
  10. Apr 30, 2012 at 6:21 AM
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    if you want the rifle length stock magpul makes a rifle stock that isnt bad looking and is pretty affordable. (like 60 bucks)

    http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG404/181

    http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG307/181
     
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    Thoughts on an AR-15 platform based 9mm or 40 cal carbine? Or go with dedicated 40 cal such as CX4 Storm?
     
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    RobS runs a 9mm carbine iirc. I wouldn't min having one as a plinker. I think I would probably just get one of those hipoint carbines for a 9mm though haha
     
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    Okay... decided the bull barrel Olympic is a bit more for longer distances, so I put on a Bushnell 3-9x50 scope. I like the scope, but it sits a little too low with Leupold high rings. Can I just buy a riser to set it on, or should I find different rings?

    AR w scope.jpg
     
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    ..not a big fan of pistol cartridges adapted to a rifle platform, ...but if you've got money already invested in PX4 Storm pistol mags, i could see the case for going w/ the CX4 Storm carbine, since i think they use the same mags?...
     
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    I just read through the entire thread on AR15's. im trying to build from scratch than buy one off the shelf. Only question I have is what lowers and uppers are good and which are dirt? I dont want to shell out serious cash im not trying to hunt or match shoot. just want a solid rifle to shoot.
     
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    You will either need high rise rings or get a 40mm scope. You are not going to get a good check weld on the stock with high rings.

    Personally I would get a different scope. My nikon is a 4.5x12x40 with nikons AR scope rings.
     
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    Surplus arms and ammo (made by aero precision) has stripped uppers for like 60 bucks and seem decent. They are also the only place that I could find that had them in stock. For a lower, just pick which roll mark you like best ;) Palmetto state armory has specials on theirs for $50 from time to time.
     
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    nice ill look them up. I might just go for a complete upper because I dont want to mess with barrels and what not because I dont know enough. I found a website that has tons of uppers but doesnt say what brand they are.
     
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    Post up a link.

    PSA had a deal going on for $350 for complete uppers minus the BCG.
    My dad got one but hasn't had a chance to shoot it yet.
    Also check out Bravo company for great complete uppers
     
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    ...it's a burgeoning market, ...lots of vendors to choose from... i'm partial to CMMG (in missouri), ..they make good quality components, and have a nice satin teflon finish (deep black)... i like the finish and it's easier to wipe clean the exterior than matte finishes on other makes..
     

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