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Don't wanna get this thread too OT, but out of curiosity, does an 18.5 chokeless barreled shotty have any chance of hitting any clays?

Pegki Zina? Dance music? You got her name right pretty much - altho in greek, for some reason, ?? = GG. go figure. But impressive that you got that much, none the less And no, not dance music really. She has some dancy songs, but that's not one of them. If we ever meet, I'll be sure to have some oatmeal raisin cookies with me

I've never been asked for anything but my credit card number when ordering ammo online. I've seen some places that require you to fax in a copy of your ID (drivers license, not FID), but that's about it.

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Where did you hear that? I know some places are stupid and won't ship to jersey cuz they don't understand the laws here, but I get 95% of my ammo online and haven't had any problems. In fact I have a few boxes of .22 that should be showing up at my door today or tomorrow... Has something changed recently that I haven't heard about? +1. I just picked an Advantage Arms .22 conversion for my glock. Arguably the best firearms related purchase I've ever made.

Since the original post said "right now"... Depeche Mode - Walking in my Shoes (yeah, I'm apparently the weirdo in the bunch lol)

LOL yeah, that too. And yet, I'm still really looking forward to it - go figure

Sounds like this will be a fun meetup and relatively close to me. Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending on how you look at it ) I'll be at the MDTS Shotgun class on the 22nd, and may or may not be able to walk upright by the 23rd I'll keep an eye on the thread to see what day you guys decide on

I personally don't know of any, altho I'm sure they're out there. The bigger problem with that is getting the sending FFL to send it to your NJ FFL in a ban configuration. That is largely why I had all the de-banning done out of state before it was sent to my local guy.

Just ran across this mini-review on another site: http://www.tacticalunderground.us/forum ... =5&t=15017

Cool - thanks guys. Guess I'll just order one and follow the instructions Any particular brands I should stay away from? I was thinking of going with a tacstar or mesa tactical...

Hey guys, Pretty much what the title says... How difficult is it to install a side saddle on a Mossberg? Or more specifically, a 590A1? Is it something that I can do at home? Or have to take it somewhere to get done? Thx

It's a lot of stuff to digest. Go thru some of the links posted here.. they do a better job of explaining the intricacies of an AR than I ever can.

An MK12 would be sweet! I love SPR type ARs! But the MK12 isn't a gas piston gun is it? Or am I thinking of a diff gun?

I'm no expert, but this is my understanding from the research I have done: Stainless barrels have a SLIGHTLY shorter life span than the standard chrome lined barrels in regard to rounds thru the barrel, but, are in turn, more accurate because of the added weight and the lack the chrome lining. Stainless barrels also require a break in process, and are slightly harder to keep clean. More often than not, you find stainless barrels on match/target rifles. Regarding the twist... this is how I understand it: 1:7 - good for heavier/longer bullets: 75 & 77gr bullets - will handle anything from 55-77gr tho - considered "milspec" 1:9 - good for lighter bullets: 69gr or less. found in most "commercial" barrels 1:8 - seems to be able to handle most weights. Truthfully, I see 1:8 barrels listed so infrequently, that I don't know too much about them, but on paper, it would seem to be the best all around twist. That said, 1:9 will handle 62gr perfectly. Gas piston guns seem to be good for people that don't clean their guns often. There's a video somewhere on this site of a test HK did with some dude that submerged an HK416 under water, pulled it out, and fired a couple clips thru it. The DI gun went KA-BOOM when he tried the same thing. But, in a nutshell, the gas guns seem to have less carbon build up on the internals, which in turn, keeps the guns running longer and cooler if you're in an environment where taking the gun apart to clean it might not be an option (i.e. the middle east where it's very sandy and you may be in the middle of a prolonged engagement). At this point, I think gas piston guns are more of a novelty than a necessity for the average person. That's not to say I would pass on one if it came up at a good price, but more like I wouldn't go out of my way to look for one. But, much like the 1:8, it's not something I've actively researched to know a whole lot about them. One last thing I forgot to mention in my earlier post about manufacturers. BCM - if I had to pick up an AR today, I would probably do my best to find a BCM lower and a BCM mid-length upper (they dont sell complete rifles to my knowledge). They're super hard to find because they sell out the minute the become available, but from everything I've read, they are a great bargain for what you get.

As bbk stated above, I found something I liked and had it modified by ADCO to make it NJ legal. Was this the easiest or cheapest way to get an AR? Definitely not. But, I got exactly what I wanted, and nothing I didn't. There are so many ARs out there these days that it really comes down to the individual to do the research to figure out what they need in an AR. Are you going to put a couple hundred rounds thru it per year? Or take a class where you'll shoot 1000 rounds in one day? Will you only shoot .223? Or will you also shoot 5.56? Some manufacturers say their ARs are chambered for 5.56 but in reality are chambered in .223 and have problems handling 5.56. Do you care if the gas key is properly staked? How 'bout the castle nut? There are so many little details when it comes to ARs that after a while your head starts to spin. But if you do your homework before hand, you'll have a better understanding of what your needs are. The link bbk posted above has a lot of good info to point you in the right direction. Another good reference is "the chart": http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=6642 Once you have a little better understanding of some of the components in an AR, "the chart" will make more sense. It's not the be all end all reference, but it does simplify looking up some features. Anyway, I'm starting to ramble again... in a nutshell, there are a ton of options out there. As long as you stay away from some of the really low end companies like Olympic Arms, you should be fine. S&W is making some really good ARs for the price. Daniel Defense may be the best bang for the buck on the high end side. Can't go wrong with Colt. If you have the money, Noveske is hard to beat. I've read too many bad things about DPMS and would skip them unless you wanna do an AR10/.308 system. Bushmaster seems to be hit or miss with specs. Stag seems to be ok for the price. Rock River is ok, but I'd stay away from a 2 stage trigger. LMTs are excellent, altho there has been some talk recently of them switching over to some lower end components. I haven't kept up with that discussion to find out what the final outcome was. Then there's the whole mid-length vs. carbine length. Not to mention piston vs. direct impingement. Confused yet?

Glad I ran into this thread - I always wanted a Mini-14... err Ranch Rifle, but thought they were a no-no here. It's silly, but, I grew up watching the A-Team, and used to think the 14s were the coolest thing since sliced bread Now, if only someone made some 15 round mags for it

I may be an "AR guy", but those are absolute classics and anyone who thinks they're junk doesn't know their head from their ass! And based on this pic, they both look to be in exceptional condition

kick yourself again... Dam you! I'm waiting on custom engraved lower that should be here in about a month, and then I'll finally have something to put my sully on. Awesome AR tho. The more I see builds with those types of free float tubes, the more I like them! Nicely done!

Welcome to the forum, Jon!

Welcome to the forums! I'm a recent transplant to Bloomfield.

You guys are the best! I'm looking for a shotgun, so the no handgun thing is fine. Thanks for the super quick replies

Sorry if this is the wrong section for this, but wasn't sure where else to put it. Pretty much what the subject says... do all the Dick's stores in NJ sell guns? Or more specifically the ones in Rockaway, East Hanover, and Woodbridge? Do they usually have a decent selection of firearms? Thx

Eyes peeled... :shock: