Displaced Texan

That may be so, however, the text of the law banned AR-15 and CAR-15 (among other firearms) by name. This was more or less what I was referring to in my question.

I have always wondered how NJ got around Ex-Post-Facto with their AWB? How can they have made something purchased LEGALLY at the time, illegal and REQUIRE the owners to turn them in, or sell out of state? Sorry for the stupid question, but I am relatively new to NJ, and am unfamiliar with how they enacted the ban.

I have the EGW A2 style comps on all 3 of my carbines. I'm not going to say they are 'the best' at anything, however they are very effective comps, and don't break the bank. They also retain the A2 look, if that's important to you. I'm very satisfied with them.

I have a Pelican 1700 rifle case that I use to transport my AR's. It has seen quite a bit of airport duty, and has protected my AR's and optics 100%. I would not hesitate to recommend a Pelican case to anyone who will be flying with a firearm. They are truly outstanding.

For 100 yards and under I would agree with the AimPoint Pro.

The big question is; what is he going to use the rifle for? Long range shooting, HD, range toy, hunting? Hard to make a recomendation without more information.

I've never experienced a delay because of checking my firearm either. Even at baggage claim....they hand deliver it to me and it beats the other bags off the plane.

I fly with a rifle several times a year when I go to my ranch in TX. Rifle is in a Pelican hard case with 2 locks. I delcare it at the airline check-in counter. Do not try to check it in at the outside bag check. The airline employee will ask you to fill out a declaration form, demonstrate that the weapon is unloaded. Ammunition can be transported in the same case as the weapon as long as the ammunition is in the original box. Empty magazines cannot be in the firearm, they have to be stored outside the magazine well. I re-lock the case, keep the keys in my posession, and my firearm is taken to the TSA checkpoint to be x-rayed by the airline employee. In every instance, my firearm was delivered to me at baggage claim by a baggage handler, and I had to show ID to receive it. The first time a traveled with a firearm, I expected a nightmare. I found that it is a fairly no hassle experience and have now done it dozens of times. I DID encounter one airline employee at PHL who asked me to remove my AR-15 from the case and demonstrate it was unloaded. I suggested to him that it might draw a LOT of attention, and he decided that I could show him it was unloaded with the weapon remaining in the case. Lol

Daniel Defense Omega rail. They ff the barrel and install without removing the fsb. A bit pricy but worth it.

Colt's Match Target series of rifles will also fit the bill. They are NJ compliant right out of the box. The MT6400 is a ban compliant version of the 6920, and the MT6400R is a compliant 6940. Both are excellent choices.

Bangers sport shop in Winslow.

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I have a Colt Match Competition HBAR (MT6700), that I bought with the idea of getting into high power shooting. Colt made a couple of rifles of this type. The MT6700 has the removable carry handle (A3) upper, and the Match HBAR (MT6601)has the A2 upper with the fixed carry handle. The MT6700 has the 1/9 twist, non-chrome lined barrel. Its a very accurate rifle,shoots much better than I can. The MT6601 has a 1/7 twist, non chrome lined barrel. I would say that $850 is a pretty good price for either one. Let us know what you pick up!

Do tell! Which model did you get? They multiply like bunnies in my safe. I'm up to 4 Colts now.....

I don't know why Rutgers seems to feel that Colt's quality has slipped....I have 4, and all but my most recent acquisition have thousands of rounds downrange without a SINGLE failure. Not one. If he is talking about 'pretty', then yes, Colt doesn't put out beauty queens, they put out hard use tools that are made to function 100%. Mine do. My newest Colt, a MT6400R, was perfect out of the box. I have two of these, and I highly recommend the 6400R. They are the factory monolithic upper receivers, free floating barrel out of the box. They pop up on GunBroker on a regular basis. I picked my last one up a couple of weeks ago for a good price. There are good brands out there, but Colt makes a fine rifle, that is already NJ compliant. Cheers!

Sometimes you have to exploit the loopholes! Jeff

I have a friend back home (Tx) who is VERY into this caliber. I'll try to pick his brain in the next few days and see if he can answer your questions.

Thanks! I've always been a Colt guy for AR's. I told my wife I wouldn't buy any more guns for awhile. Uppers, on the other hand, were excluded from that conversation....

Better pics: MT6400R (new) MT6400R w/ TA01NSN ACOG MT6400 MT6700 Going to ship the new one off to Adco to install a brake.

It's 'new gun day'! I picked up my Colt today. The obligitory pic, even though its a crappy cell phone pic. I'll get more up later.

I'll post a group pic once I pick up the new addition.

I'm up to 4 now....but I think I might need a mid-length or two. I'm Jeff, and I have Black Rifle Disease......

I just told her is was similar to her 'retail therapy', and besides, I got a great deal! I told her she should be proud of me, buying it on sale! Hell, that's the line she tries to use on me!

I didn't NEED another AR-15, nor was I planning on buying one, but I did......I couldn't pass it up! Just bought ANOTHER Colt MT6400R. I pick it up next week. My wife is going to kick my butt! I think I need a support group, or something.

I am very interested in the ALG defense triggers for my Colts. I want a 'duty type', single stage trigger that is smooth. I'll order one, and post a review once installed. Jeff