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Kirk2022 - how do the exchange kits function? Any problems? I knew there was a 22 kit for the 226 but did not realize there were others. How are the prices on the exchange kita?

Permits came in this past weekend. Anyone have an EAA Witness Match in 9mm in stock?

Won $1500 in a $11 tournament. Makes up some of the money we owed in taxes and some going to the AR build. Purchased an upper from Palmetto State Armory. Going to check out 888 Poker to see how their tournaments are. WSOP are okay but they start (and go) late. Looking for some tournies that start a little earlier (6pmish).

My wife would agree 100% with that statement.

Don't hate me: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/14-7-pinned/psa-14-7-chf-mid-length-lightweight-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html Pulled the trigger on this. NO turning back now. It is done.... ....well, actually just beginning. Now I have to get the trigger assembly, BCG, some sights, mags, a comp, etc, etc. Got it on sale for $319. $100 of regular price.

Saturday could work....PMing you my cell again. I was planning on Friday out at EFGA but as long as the weahter looks good for Saturday I think I can swing it. Didn't pick up the ALG trigger yet. I'm probably going to be ordering everyything all at once....

That's exactly why i"m asking all these stupid questions!!! LOL. I appreciate all the knowledge ....and patience. I can see some of you behind your monitors...shaking your heads, "Not this noob question agan!". Thanks guys.

Ugggghh! I'm working. What 'cha doing Friday? I'm off.....which means you're prob working. We never seem to be able to mesh up...

Is a "heavy barrel" such as in the PSA different from a "government profile" such as in the BCM or 2 totally different things?

Thanks for the offer but I was joking. Here's my quandary. I'm a noob, newbie, FNG, etc, etc. I see, at least to me, what appear to be very identical items from two well regarded and reputable companies. Both seem to be very identical...they have many of the same "key words / ratings"....1/7 barrel twist, M4 feedramp,high pressure tested, magnetic particle inspected, manganese phosphate treated, etc, etc, etc. And then I see $299 vs $725. Both items would need to have bayo lug ground down and a comp added. BCM gives you the option of adding a comp for $85 more. So it's $800. I'm assuming I could get something similiar for about the same price for the PSA. That brings the PSA up to $385. The BCM has Magpul Hand Guards ($50?) and Magpul BUS ($50?) So if I got the same ones on the PSA that would bring it up to $485 vs $800. I then need to add a BCG and charging handle ($125?) to the PSA So now it's $600 It's difficult for me, and I'm guessing maybe newbies, to see the $200 differernce....and please don't mention the $50 dvd and $100 Gift Certicicate which most people will never use. Those hold zero value for me. I'm not trying to be a jerk or arguementative. Maybe someone will say something and a light will go on and I'll be like, "Oh, okay. NOW I get it!" But right now, I'm just not getting it. And as this is my first foray into ANY rifle platform I realize I'm being very (maybe too much) analytical / nit picky. Plus, I'm a thrifty bastard!

"Think" I've narrowed it down to a PSA upper. While the BCM is tough to beat it still still around $825 if you add the Gunfighter comp and pay to have the bayonet lug ground down. The only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger is PSA doesn't currently have a 14.5 midlength that I like/desire. There are several 16 inch models that are very attractively priced/configured: This one is getting my attention the most. $299 for a 16 mid-length "premium" heavy upper W/O BCG or CH. Seems like a VERY, VERY, attractively priced upper for a 1st time buyer: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/16/psa-16-mid-length-premium-heavy-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html This one is the length (14.7) that almost everyone says I should get but is a carbine. Cold Hammer Forged (CHF) barrel WITHOUT BCG OR CH. I don't think the recoil of a carbine over the recoil a midlength will bother me (I shot a 357 Magnum) or be too much of a consideration. Also I believe (and correct me if I'm wrong) that carbine pieces/parts would be easier to find if the world goes to hell.....which isn't something I think will happen but is a consideration for ease of replacement parts. $309: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-14-7-hf-m4a1-upper.html 16 Carbine With Magpul furniture WITH BCG and charging handle. Very similar to the Bravo Company upper I'm eyeing except that one is a midlength &this one is a carbine and the BCM is 14.5 & this PSA is 16 & is priced at $499. htttp://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/5-56-nato-223/psa-m4-premium-16-cmv-cl-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html Please feel free to let me know if you know of a good reason NOT to go with PSA. Money for me is always tight. Married, with 2 kids in Catholic school and I'm the sole wage earner.......please feel free to click the link below to donate to my build if you feel I absolutely MUST get the BCM I do realize the PSA ONLY ships with the A2 Flash Hider and as NJ deems it just TOO EVIL. I'll have to have it replaced with a comp. I would probably go with a mid priced comp $50-75ish). I would also have to have the bayonet lug ground down. I'm guestimating about an additonal $125 - $150 to make all NJ safe, friendly and compliant. Also, if I want to eventually upgrade the basic handguard down the road is there any consideration to be given. I've briefly read that some profiles (can't remember which one) may prove a little difficult to free float given that configuration. Is there a profile/configuration to steer clear of if I don't want problems swapping out the handguard? Thanks for your advice and input.

Are there any local places that sell NJ compliant uppers that aren't overpriced or easier to just buy online & have shipped to FFL for compliance work? Where can I have the compliance work done? I'm in Central NJ (near Bridgewater) so the closer the better. Willing to travel a little. Also, what is estimate for having bayonet lug removed and comp perm attached so I know what is a reasonable price?

Who's pinky do they use to do this test? My pinky is rather small. George Foreman's, Hulk Holgan's or any NFL linebacker prob has a slightly larger pinky.

How does the Dynacomp compare to the BCM Gunfighter comp? I thought I had linked in my thread a discussion about comps but don't see it. To have the Dynacomp put on I would have to have the upper shipped to FFL and have it attached there, correct?

Resurrecting my thread.....things are about to get real. Long story short, I owe taxes to Uncle Sam (1st time in years) but recently came into come money. Won 1st place on a $11 poker tournament. $1500 windfall! Some of it is being used to pay taxes and some is going into my build. Here's what's I'm currently torn on. The upper. Nobody says bad things about either PSA or BCM. The BCM that i think I want is $725 plus at least another $85 to have them add the BCM Gunfigher Comp Mod1: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-EAG-HS-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-package-p/bcm-uh-eag2-hs.htm Benefits: $800 shipped to my door, NJ compliant, ready to go. What's Holding Me Back: Mainly I know nada about comps and don't know if I'll like this comp. And it is 800 bones. And not familiar with the Magpul furniture though again I don't really hear any bad about it....and I do like how it looks. I have this stupid idea that it may melt under heavy use? Is that possible? The PSA problem: They currently only have 1 midlength upper in stock: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/14-7-pinned/psa-14-7-chf-mid-length-lightweight-with-wilson-combat-trim-fde-12-rail-unpinned-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html I'm not crazy about it. Don't like the color/look. PSA is having an Easter Sale. They have some 16 midlengths and a 14.7 carbine (some examples below). 16 inch midlength $380 http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-mid-length-dissipator-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html 16 midlength with BCG & charging handle $400 http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-mid-length-cl-mp-premium-upper.html 14.7 carbine WITHOUT BCG & charging handle http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-14-7-hf-m4a1-upper.html So here are my questions in regards to PSA. Does carbine vs midlength really matter. Is the recoil that much different? I shoot a Ruger GP 100 in 357 and that doesn't turn me off. My other concern with PSA is i don't believe they will change out the A2 Flash Hider prior to shipping. Means I'll have to have it shipped to FFL (additional cost) and have a comp put on it (additional cost). With those additional cost I'm prob close to the $800 for the BCM!? So looking for some input / help / advice. Don't need to start a huge "carbine vs midlength" discussion. I think the recoil with carbine won't be an issue for me. The "plus" to that discussion is purpose for my build is the "Ruger GP100" of ARs and that sounds carbine to me. Tried & true with plenty of parts around. So BCM midlenght or PSA 14.5 carbine or 16 midlength?

Details please. That is close to me & I have 2 permits just waiting for 1 referral to be turned in.

Thnks OG. Will stop by this weekend or maybe even tonight.....they are open to 9pm many evenings!

Any date on when they will be open. Or are they already. This is pretty close to me!

CZ 75B is a tack driver. You won't regret getting one.

Ruger GP100 and buy a bunch of ammo with the savings! Nice gun.

Good luck. Have any cigars on hand to celebrate?

It's funny, many on the forum are very wary or the government yet want the same government to have the power to execute it's citizens? The death penalty is not a deterrant. Juries make mistakes. Accussers outright lie. Innocent people are rail roaded or framed (watch the movie The Hurricane or Project Innocent as another poster mentioned). It costs as much to execute someone as it does to incarcerate someone for life. "Three strikes & your out" is mostly drug related offenses and an entire different discussion. For those who want justice in the countries that chop of peoples hands, heads, etc, please feel free to move to those places. God help you if you are ever accussed of anything!

Nothing near Bridgwater. Nada, zip, zilch. Shove off Old Man Winter! BEGONE!!!!!

.38 Special revolver. I shot in Easton at Heritage Guild and EFGA (Easton Game and Fish). PM me if interested in trying out my Ruger GP100. I also have a 9mm CZ 75 and could prob coordinate it so one of my buddies joins us. He has 22 and some other things.

Get an extension on your permit....then get another permit. On a budget.....try looking at Taurus. I don't have one....yet.