Displaced Texan

Here's mine. Top: Colt MT6700: Factory stock. C-Products 15/30 mags. Bottom: Colt MT6400C: KAS M4 RAS, factory comp removed and replaced with EGW Gen II post ban comp, BCM charge handle, Tactical Link single point sling. C-Products 15/30 mags.

Wow....quick replies! Thanks guys, I'll give Midwest RX a try! Shane45: I have a dozen or so of the C-Products stainless steel AR mags and have never once had an issue with them. They are solid, and reliable in my experience with hundreds of rounds through each of them. I have not had hands on the aluminum mags, so I cannot speak for them. Cheers! Jeff

Hi all, Where do you AR guys get your magazines? I have a preference for 30 rd mags blocked to 15 rds, but 20/15's will do nicely. I usually order from C-Products, but it appears that the company has been sold (right as I placed my order....lol), and I haven't heard a peep out of them since. Maybe my order will get filled, maybe it wont, I'm not holding my breath. In any case, I'm looking for a new supplier, and was hoping you folks could recommend someone. Thanks!!! Jeff

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I just had Adco install a EGW Gen II post ban comp on my Colt MT6400. The factory brake on the Colt was effective, but obnoxiously loud. I almost hated shooting that rifle because of it. Tried it out last weekend, and I was very pleased with the performance of the comp, and found that the new comp is pleasant to shoot for me, and the people around me. Muzzle flip is almost non-existent, and staying on target on rapid fire strings is easy. The comp is very similar in appearance to a stock A2 flash supressor. There are 2 versions of this comp, one for 20" rifle, and on for 16" carbine. The carbine version has 4 additional ports drilled at 4 and 7 o'clock, so that the muzzle is not pushed DOWN. It is a very effective design. I WILL be getting another one for my 20" rifle. Additionally, it goes without saying that Adco did an OUTSTANDING job installing the brake. Turnaround time was 24 hours from when they received my upper....I must have hit them just right. Here's a link to the comp: http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53&products_id=93 Jeff

I bought 3 of the CProducts 30 round mags lanced to 15 rnds to test them out. 2 of the 3 drop free nicely, one doesnt. Thats more of an annoyance than it is anything else to me. I would use that one as a range mag. I ran 200+ rounds through the 3 of them in my Colt MT6400, and had not one failure. I say they are good to go.....I will be ordering a dozen or so pretty soon. Jeff

Correct....the Colt Match Target series of rifles are legal in NJ. If you are looking at an M4 style rifle, the Colt 6400C is the way to go. Most all the major mfgs make a 'ban compliant model' that is legal in NJ. Good luck with your choice. Jeff

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+1 for the Browning Citori. I have one in 20 gauge my father gave me as a gift years ago. It's not too fancy, it's a field grade, but it is by far one of the nicest shotguns made for the price. I used to shoot skeet with it, and hunt quail with it back when I lived in Texas, and it is perfectly suited for that duty. It's also very 'pretty'.... I'm not normally into 'pretty' firearms, (I'm a Glock/AR-15 guy), but it is lovely, well balanced, and gorgeous fit and finish. If you can find a used one, you would do well to pick it up. Again, for the money, you would be hard pressed to find a better o/u shotgun. I hope you find what you are looking for. Jeff

Thanks....already been through it and all is up to snuff. Jeff

Ken, Thanks, I appreciate the kind welcome. Ive actually been here in NJ for 10 years, but its STILL a culture shock every day. I was stunned to learn the firearms laws for the PRNJ....it sure aint Texas, thats for sure! I will take your advise and get in touch with Col. Mortimer, and get the skinny on match shooting. I have always wanted to get into that type of sport, but never knew where to begin. Thanks again! Jeff

I'm getting back into shooting sports, and last weekend, I went to Hagues to shoot my new Colt MT6400. I have been to Hagues previously to shoot my pistol, and foundtbe range was always clean, well kept, and pretty disciplined. I'm happy about that end of Hagues. I wasn't happy about the cost of shooting there. I 'get' the $350/year range fee....ok, I can stomach that as long as the range is nice. No waiting list to join, no 'work days' of some of the other ranges in SJ.....that makes the higher membership cost a little easier to swallow. To a degree, I 'get' the fact that non members have to buy/shoot thier ammo. What absolutely shocked me was ammo prices. I paid $50/box (50 rounds) for Black Hills 5.56mm for my AR. That's $1 per round. I can buy the same ammo on line at about $.31/round if I buy 1000 rounds. I can buy it for about $.40/round if I buy in boxes of 50. Even with the membership 'discount' of 10%, Hagues prices are still $.90/round. I don't recall what .40 prices were the last time I bought it there, but I do remember it being high. Outrageous. I'm going to be shopping around for a good range in SJ, (I live in Stratford/Voorhees area), I shoot pistol, rifle, shotgun....I would like to get into 'action' shooting type for rifle/pistol. Anyone have any good recommendations for a range or action shooting events? I'm a newbie at action shooting, but no stranger to firearms, been shooting since I was 5, and ex-military. Thanks, Jeff

I just bought a Colt MT6400C from Bobs Little Sport Shop last week. He had a pretty fair selection of AR's in stock, and of course he will order anything you want. I had to order the Colt. Excellent staff there, I would highly recommend them. Best regards, Jeff