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Yay I finally get to post in here! Got the final shipment last night from Del-Ton and put it all together. Still waiting on Magpul BUIS sights to come in. I have a cheap (read:really cheap) scope I picked up off CheaperThanDirt that I may throw on there just to shoot it this weekend. I'm so anxious to hear that first boom. Everything feels tight and looks machined good so kudos to Del-ton. Took about 2 weeks to come in so not nearly as bad as some other people have had. Specs: Del-Ton Upper/BCG 16" Chrome Lined Barrel w/ 1:7 Twist YHM Diamond Free Float Handguard Low Profile Gas Block Del-Ton lower RRA 2-Stage trigger Ergo Grip

+1 MidwestPX I ordered 4 from them a few weeks ago.

Talked to Del-Ton today. They're getting about 100 barrels in 3-4 weeks, but they have a lot back ordered. If my order isn't in the first 100, it'll be another 3-4 months until they get it in for me. Seems crazy to wait a month to find out I may have to wait another 4 months. Apparently my stripped lower is at the gun shop, so now I need to find another kit that won't take nearly half a year to come in.

My biggest concern is the gas block now. I want to be able to mount some flip up sights just in case of scope failure. Should I get a gas block with a rail, or will the front sight be OK mounted on the hand guard and I can just get a low profile gas block?

I'm finally getting down to building my first AR, and I think I have everything but want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'm getting a del-tec 16" rifle kit with the following options: - ML Barrel:DTI 16" 1x7 Mid-Length Chrome Lined Heavy Barrel - ML Handguards:Mid-Length Handguard with Heat Shields - BC:Chrome Bolt & Carrier - Buttstock:A2 Buttstock - Black - Grips:Ergo Sure Grip -Ambi - Carrying Handle:Detachable Carrying Handle (Flat Top's ONLY) - Flash Hiders:Phantom Aggressive End Comp/Brake - Pinned & Welded - Gas Blocks:2 Rail Gas Block with Detachable Flip Up Front Sight - Lower Parts:Lower Parts Kit with Rock River Arms 2 Stage Trigger - Handle:Standard Charging Handle - Uppers:Flat Top Upper with M4 Feed Ramps I know I need to get the pinned and welded break, that's all I need to worry about right? The gas block/sight doesn't have a bayonet lug as far as I can tell. I'm still deciding on a stripped lower, but I'll probably wind up wit the $60 one from AIM Surplus. Silly that I can get everything else shipped right to me, but this has a serial number so I have to use an FFL. After that, all I'd need is ammo and mags right? I still need to look into what type of tools I need to get the things together. I believe a wrench to get the buttstock on. With luck I'll order it tonight and get this bad boy built so I can waste the rest of my money on ammo when the weather starts getting warmer.

Yeah I've heard about the nightmares of cleaning the cosmo off these things. My ideal situation is buying one that I know works and shoots OK, but I know chances are I'll be buying one straight from the crate. Though for around $100, I can't really complain too much.

So I'm slowly building my armory, but funds are running low so instead of just not getting a gun, I'm going to get a cheaper gun I've seen some people recommend using AimSurplus, but there's something unnerving about buying such an old firearm without seeing it first. I know it's hit or miss ordering blind like that, but has anyone used aimsurplus for mosins with success? Or does anyone have any suggestions on where else I can look where I know I won't get a "lemon"?

So I have an update. Got out to the range today and shot both a bit. I liked the way the trigger felt on the XD better, but I shot so much better with the Glock. I felt like I had more control over where the shots were going with the glock. It felt more natural. So now I apply for the gssf membership and wait for my paperwork with the state to finish processing so I can get the gun and start shooting until my finger goes numb.

Over an hour away. I'm actually going this weekend to shoot a few. They have the Glock 9mm and a XD 40 (I'll at least get the feel of the trigger and such albeit with more kick). You guys are all so generous to have people newbies like myself shoot your guns. If I were a rich man I'd buy you all a round.

And that's why I keep coming back here every time I get in over my head with this research. Its hard to decipher what reviews are legit and which are sponsored fluff-fests. I think where i'm at now is I'm definitely between the Glock 17/19 and Springfield XD. I have confidence in either, but it's going to come down to which shoots better for me. I won't be disappointed either way. Now I'm just anxious for my paperwork to go through so I'm able to even get it when I do make a decision. The detective said it should only take 3 weeks depending on when my job and references get the stuff back in.

It's so funny to get people's opinions. Some people will only consider Glock as the acceptable sidearm, others won't touch them. The thing it always seems to boils down to is their person experience shooting the guns; especially with the glock grip angle. I'm going to try and get out to a range hopefully next weekend and at least put a few rounds through them both. Plus I need to finally fire my shotgun I bought like 4 months ago and have yet to fire. Damned life getting in the way of my shooting. :roll: EDIT: By the way, awesome post maksim. Appreciate the opinions! So helpful.

Since I've been asking around, I've heard a lot of people mention CZ. It's definitely being added to the list of potentials. I just need to find a place to shoot; might have to take that road trip down to shore shot. I have about a month before I even have the permit to buy it anyway, so I should be able to find one to shoot.

I'm not too concerned with the mag limit. Would I rather more? Yes, but 10 ruin my day. I'll pick up 15 mags as I find them. I think I really need to find the time and a place to go and just shoot them to figure out which one works for me. Just on a side note: Since I've been looking into what pistol, I've avoided Glock because of the price, but now that's somehow managed to become the lower priced option. Mind. Blown.

I don't know why I thought M&P was more expensive. I guess I just made that up. About the mag limit: Can you just not buy magazines in NJ that are over 10 rounds, or are you only allowed to load 10 in? Like are the mags altered to only allow 10, or is it just an enforced rule? And with the GSSF, I just join for $35 and I can buy a glock for ~$425?

Sadly, my big limiting factor is price, and the S&W was a bit out of my range. Glock only made it in because of places trying to get rid of gen3 (I assume). But yes, I'm in Mine Hill, so if I ever do come across some funds to expand my selection, I may wind up bothering you =P thanks!