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So you want to buy an AR-15, huh? (Vanity?)
Officer.com ^ | 1-23-2008 | jwise

Posted on 01/01/2011 10:02:58 PM PST by scott7278

INTRO

Let me guess, you have seen a few models in your local store, you have seen some ads in the gun rags, and a "guy" you know thinks his rifle is "the best." And now you need some help separating the wheat from the chaff, and have come here to find out what is best for you. Am I close?

I am going to assume you plan to take this into harm's way, or at least want a rifle CAPABLE of being taken onto a "two-way" range. If you just want a recreational shooter, just pick up whatever fits your budget at your local gunshop. If it doesn't work as advertised, no one gets hurt. But for those whose lives depend on meeting evil in this present age with force, and lots of it, keep reading...

The first question you SHOULD ask yourself, is "what's allowed?" For sworn Law Enforcement Officers employed by a department/agency, this could be as simple as "quality rifle approved by the Range Master." Or, it could be as picky as "Colt or Rock River Arms" (Dallas PD.) So BE SURE you get something that FITS YOUR POLICY, as well as fits your needs. Let's keep going...

Secondly, you should assess your tactical parameters. Are you a lone deputy out in the sticks? Are you a member of a dedicated SWAT team in an urban setting? This will all play into what you should look into. We'll talk about that later, so let's move along for now...

In addition, we need to consider what options you will be needing, and what accessories you will be running. These can range from slings, to sights, to lights, etc...

Regardless, you will need a rifle that is DEAD NUTS RELIABLE, and made to a degree of quality assurance...

(Excerpt) Read more at forums.officer.com ...


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To: scott7278

Both upper and lower are DPMS.

Fairly accurate, even with ‘cheap’ ammo. It’ll put every round into the center ring on a target at 100m.


21 posted on 01/01/2011 11:13:14 PM PST by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: BooBoo1000

22 posted on 01/01/2011 11:21:29 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: KoRn

Sweet!


23 posted on 01/01/2011 11:21:55 PM PST by scott7278 ( "...I have not changed Congress and how it operates the way I would have liked." BHO)
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To: The Comedian

24 posted on 01/01/2011 11:22:59 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: Last Dakotan

Not if you shoot them with .308 from 600yrds...


25 posted on 01/01/2011 11:23:19 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously..... You won't live through it anyway.)
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To: JoeProBono

Here’s to advancement!


26 posted on 01/01/2011 11:23:51 PM PST by scott7278 ( "...I have not changed Congress and how it operates the way I would have liked." BHO)
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To: scott7278

27 posted on 01/01/2011 11:36:26 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: JoeProBono

Here’s one in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNFsUvh078I


28 posted on 01/01/2011 11:36:46 PM PST by scott7278 ( "...I have not changed Congress and how it operates the way I would have liked." BHO)
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To: umgud
There are CA Legal AR’s. They have 10 round magazines that have to be removed using a “tool”. I bought a Stag, but the Smith and Wesson is really a nice gun. It was just more than I could afford at the time.

The tool on mine is a bullet button. There is even some argument that you have to load the gun from the top rather than removing the Magazine to be legal. CA is nuts...

I sold my AK-47 to an out of State buyer, the only way you can sell a registered “Assault Weapon” in CA. Sold it for two reasons, needed the money and I wanted to be taken off the State Assault Weapon Owner Data Base. Just a little too much Big Brother for my taste.

I advise you to get the CA Legal AR, or any firearm for that matter, before Moonbeam and his cronies outlaw them as well. Isn't it wonderful living in a Police State that has no regard for the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence?

29 posted on 01/01/2011 11:48:43 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Happy New Year!)
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To: scott7278

Good night, all!


30 posted on 01/02/2011 12:07:15 AM PST by scott7278 ( "...I have not changed Congress and how it operates the way I would have liked." BHO)
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To: scott7278

If you are going to waste your money at least go with quality, and get a GALIL.


31 posted on 01/02/2011 12:19:51 AM PST by Stayfrosty
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To: Kickass Conservative

why are you still living there? Why won’t republicans and conservatives boycott these socialist states like democrats did to arizona? move out of that stinking state. If all of the conservatives left they wouldn’t have money to pay for the 80% of garbage in california.


32 posted on 01/02/2011 12:22:54 AM PST by Stayfrosty
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To: Stayfrosty

Asked my son what he wanted for Christmas.
“Peace on earth, good will toward men.” was his reply.
I got him a DPMS Panther AR-15.
I told him it was a do-it-yourself project.


33 posted on 01/02/2011 2:18:51 AM PST by american_ranger
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To: The Comedian

While I do have two AR platforms one being a post ban with carry handle and the other a preban flat top with a red dot scope they are basically as simple as can be.

My M1A is slightly tuned up, I picked up a fiberglass GI M14 stock, filled in the select fire notch, embedded some pieces of carbon fiber hunting arrows inside the for end so it would be more rigid at the front clamp with JB Steelweld and made sure the op rod cleared them, I painted the stock in black “wrinkle” paint applied with a hot air gun.

And the areas where there is the checkering I used a paint called stone spatter paint in dark grey, makes for a gritty tough texture. All the metal parts on the buttstock like the plate and door was painted with ceramic black header paint and baked.

Other than a modified First Generation SA aluminum mount that I made reliable and a 2.5x10x50 Leupold NM tactical scope its pretty much stock. I did add a laceup high rise cheek pad. I would really love to have the JAE stock, I hear Promag will have one that looks just like it but its made out of polymers and carbon fiber, for around $300.

This is my serious shooting iron, if I were to do anything else for the AR platforms I would go with the .450 or 6.5 conversion. I just simply do not trust the .223 unless its one of my exotic reloads like with a Barnes Triple shock or Varmint grenade. I do have some 75gr. loads for “if and when”.


34 posted on 01/02/2011 2:50:53 AM PST by Eye of Unk (If your enemy is quick to anger, seek to irritate him. Sun Tzu, The Art of War.)
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To: scott7278

I have had good luck with Bushmaster AR15s. They seem better then the service rifles I carried. I have an Armalite AR10 as well. It seems pretty nice. Gonna work up some target loads for it this summer and I hope to see 1 MOA. We’ll see. I have seen a bushmaster xm15e2s (Bushmaster’s standard AR15) with a trigger job and a nikon scope shoot about .25 moa incidentally (it might have been closer to .223 moa-hole for hole actually).


35 posted on 01/02/2011 2:57:20 AM PST by RC one (WHAT!!!!)
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To: scott7278

My kids are amazed at how scary accurate I am with mine.

With standard issue open sights.


36 posted on 01/02/2011 3:01:59 AM PST by airborne (Why is it we won't allow the Bible in school, but we will in prison? Think about it.)
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To: JoeProBono

There ya go!

Looks to be a low numbered gun.

I have one very similar, except it has custom sights mounted in the rear.


37 posted on 01/02/2011 3:07:04 AM PST by djf (Touch my junk and I'll break yur mug!!!)
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To: dagogo redux

Roger that. “One shot, one kill” works for snipers. I’m no sniper but when you have a finite supply of ammo and no more is coming, it’s a good philosophy to follow.


38 posted on 01/02/2011 3:57:36 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners)
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To: scott7278
J&G Sales has lots of excellent quality 91-30s for under $100. The prices have actually dropped recently.

The last place I know of with a supply of M44 carbines is Hunters Lodge.

39 posted on 01/02/2011 4:14:05 AM PST by jboot
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To: Kickass Conservative

Hmm, does that mean CA doesn’t like the Thompson in my closet my father snuck home from WWII?


40 posted on 01/02/2011 4:20:03 AM PST by Pylon (Tagline: (optional, printed after your name on post):)
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